Dam-Funk (Stones THrow /LA) - Roxanne Parlour - May 14th

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:13 pm

Niche Productions is proud to present the debut Australian tour of the ambassador of Boogie-Funk, Dâm-Funk (Stones Throw - Los Angeles, California). Teaming up with The Operatives to present the Melbourne show. Bursting on to the scene in 08-09, Dâm (pronounced 'Dame', as in Damon) won over a slew of fans from Disco-Boogie aficionados, the Beat scene, hardcore Hip Hop heads and Hipsters alike with his debut 12" 'Burgundy City/Galactic Fun.'

In 2009, he was one of Stones Throw busiest artists, putting out so much material you'd think he was giving Madlib a run for his money, with the 'Toeachizown' album being released digitally in five installments, all of which teased fans with different elements of his influences. During this time he also managed to put out a few mix CDs, a beat tape as part of Stones Throw's 'Rhythm Trax' series and turned in remixes for Red, Baron Zen and superstars Animal Collective. At the tail end of 2009, the album was released in 2CD and deluxe 5LP box set editions.

His Monday night Funkmosphere club night is the stuff made of legends. From record-dealer types with obscene collections to a heavily bearded Joaquim Phoenix and beyond, it's the spot that everyone is trying to get in to. But Dâm's roots go well back to a time before 'Disco' was a cool word.

Cutting his teeth as a session keyboard player for artists of the G-Funk era like Mack 10, MC Eight and Westside Connection, you can easily hear his hip-hop roots in songs like 'Hood Pass Intact', and even though he dresses the part, don't expect Dâm to get all thugged out on us out here on his debut tour. Dâm-Funk promotes love, spirituality, astrology and good vibes with his music and his open and outward personality - if you've ever heard him be interviewed or seen live clips online, you will know he is very generous with his time.

Calling his sound 'Modern Funk', Dâm-Funk's live show takes in both his impeccable DJ mixing style as well as a Live-PA style side which includes vocals and keyboards, showcasing both the original material he writes and records, and the records which have inspired him.

Beatnick "Live"
Sean Deans
Galapagoose "Live"
Kano
JPS
Opulent DJs
Inkswel (Wax Museum Records)

Roxanne Parlour
Level 3 2 Coverlid Place
$25 Early Bird (limited till april 1st), $30 Full release, More on Door

Tickets available:
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=35631
Moshtix.com.au and all Moshtix outlets, Northside records, Wax Museum Records

email: [email protected] for more info

dust · Post by **dust** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:34 pm

Yessss Jerry!! Big big announcement.

I did a little Dam Funk celebratory mix up at Workshop last night out of pure excitement.

May is tooooooo far away!

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:48 pm

Expect me to attempt the worm on the dancefloor...no camera's!

BRING DA FUNK

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:56 pm

saw this on facebook the other day and lost it

i'm anticipating gig of the year

quiet roar · Post by **quiet roar** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:38 am

Crosses that cheese barrier occassionally but he definitely has some interesting stuff. Serious funk-man, no doubt.

Baxter_Boulevard · Post by **Baxter_Boulevard** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:35 pm

Yas

So down for this.

beatnick · Post by **beatnick** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:59 am

Oh yeeeeah! Seriously amped.

Can't wait to hear what Sean Deans has been up to too! It's going to be a large night.

kiss & tell · Post by **kiss & tell** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:02 pm

>CRAZY STUFF<

Retty Rets · Post by **Retty Rets** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:17 pm

Was listening to a 2 hour boogie set dam did and was wishing he would tour and came online to find this! can't wait.

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:39 pm

http://cargocollective.com/theoperative ... s-Throw-LA

OperativeNam · Post by **OperativeNam** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:04 pm

Gonna be off the hook!!

kiss & tell · Post by **kiss & tell** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:20 pm

can.not.wait!

dust · Post by **dust** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:41 pm

He's just been touring the UK and all my music friends status updates on facebook at the moment are about how amazing he is! SO excited

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:09 pm

This.will.be.sick

autumnleaves · Post by **autumnleaves** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:38 pm

Just saw him in London this weekend past. Was pretty good, he even got up the front and was doing some singing/mcing.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed May 05, 2010 8:20 pm

So i heard he was doing a full stage production?? Will there be room at Roxannes, not that big a venue?

Any update on what this may be????

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Fri May 07, 2010 2:03 pm

Just A DJ and PA set.... he's on RRR right now. have a listen....

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Fri May 07, 2010 2:13 pm

And will also lay down a few live cuts on the synth

in between...

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri May 07, 2010 3:57 pm

mmmm smooothhhhhhhhhhh

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:10 pm

TheOperatives wrote:Just A DJ and PA set.... he's on RRR right now. have a listen....

BOLLOCKS

i totally forgot about this interview!

CRAP

I am sooo excited.... tix this weekend oh yes! I am overdue a dance and plan to get my wriggle on so hard

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri May 07, 2010 4:10 pm

TheOperatives wrote:And will also lay down a few live cuts on the synth in between...

THis i was hoping to hear

YES!

jonesh · Post by **jonesh** » Mon May 10, 2010 12:42 am

hope he rips his keytar. this man is funky fresh

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Tue May 11, 2010 3:29 pm

EEEEEP

only 3 more sleeps!

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Tue May 11, 2010 3:39 pm

!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Tue May 11, 2010 4:59 pm

was Very tempted to wear my fro to this gig, but then thought most would not get the tongue in cheek....

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Tue May 11, 2010 5:49 pm

Wear it

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Wed May 12, 2010 1:12 am

Set Times:

10 to 11 Inkswel
11 to 12 Galapagoose and BeatNick
12 to 01 Sean Deans
01 to 03 Dam-Funk
03 to 04 Kano
04 to 05 Opulent DJs vs JPS

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Wed May 12, 2010 11:23 am

gotta work at 8.30 the next morning

and don't knock off til half past midnight...............this is gonna be painful

dust · Post by **dust** » Wed May 12, 2010 11:52 am

Sooooooooo looking forward to this.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed May 12, 2010 4:25 pm

aroes wrote:gotta work at 8.30 the next morning

and don't knock off til half past midnight...............this is gonna be painful

oooh that is gonna hurt...

Tell ya what i will help (or hinder) you with a beer

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Wed May 12, 2010 7:15 pm

OperativeNam · Post by **OperativeNam** » Fri May 14, 2010 12:22 pm

Roxanne's is lookin great for tonight...stage set up is wicked!!Funking it up with Dam-Funk..Slappin the Bass...

dust · Post by **dust** » Fri May 14, 2010 4:24 pm

slllllllllllapping da bass!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri May 14, 2010 4:33 pm

I am FULL of a cold.... Eyes and nose like a tap, sneezes and sniffles! NOOOOOOO

But am going to try to keep ma grrove on and we will hang the expense and get a cab there and back..

WORST TIMING EVER!

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Fri May 14, 2010 4:45 pm

that's fucked

pseudoephedrine STAT

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri May 14, 2010 4:47 pm

aroes wrote:that's fucked

pseudoephedrine STAT

I am GUTTED, still not calling it over yet tho!

there is still time!

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Fri May 14, 2010 5:31 pm

Dose up on Codral, still has plenty of codeine!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri May 14, 2010 5:42 pm

OKies, the chemist on Errol St still has some good behind counter chemist own stuff..

Might have to tripple dose!

TheOperatives · Post by **TheOperatives** » Sat May 15, 2010 11:45 am

Hope you made it Charlie, cause that was one hell of a show!!!!!!!! AMAZING!

Baxter_Boulevard · Post by **Baxter_Boulevard** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:47 pm

Great show so much passion...The Operatives do it again, cheers lads.

dust · Post by **dust** » Mon May 17, 2010 4:04 pm

Holy hell that was a great show. So good to see that many people turn out to see something a bit different.

I have to say that Sean Deans absolutely killed it and for me that was set of the nice. So good to have him back in town.

Big ups Operatives for continually pushing so many different sounds. Look our for some brilliant forthcoming shows.