Deekline & Wizard | 16th Nov | The Espy

Post by **Friday** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:13 pm

Deekline & Wizard (UK)

Beats, Breaks and Blondes was the debut album from Deekline and Wizard â€“ aka Nick Annand and Greg Fleming. This dancefloor-destroying duo comes from varied and flawless musical backgrounds, at the forefront of breakbeat culture ever since it began. Breaks, Beats and Blondes has already spawned two superb singles, which tore the breaks scene apart â€“ 4x4x4, and Ill Street Blues

Supported by Guyno / Lynt / Lil Stormer

Thu 16th November
Doors 9pm

The Espy â€“ Public Bar - Limited capacity show!
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

$16 +bf
Central Station, DMC, Espy Bottleshop, Inthemix, Polyester

More on the boys:
DEEKLINE
Deekline started collecting records as a youngster, inspired by funk and electro, before becoming interested in hardcore and jungle. His first release was the immense â€œDonâ€™t Smoke (Da Reefer)â€, a bass-heavy, two-stepping beat monster with the catchiest vocal line ever â€“ it was the first record put out on the newly-formed Rat Records, an imprint which still continues to churn out top-quality releases at the forefront of breaks and booty bass.

Further tracks with legends like Arthur Baker and Rennie Pilgrem and other groundbreaking producers like Donna Dee and Freq Nasty sealed Deeklineâ€™s reputation as a leading light in the UK dance music scene â€“ a reputation helped along by the chart success of â€œDonâ€™t Smokeâ€, which went to number 11 in the charts, and which led to Wu Tang Clan-member and twisted genius Olâ€™ Dirty Bastard asking for an official remix of his track â€œWant Your Moneyâ€.

At the same time, Deekline was livening up breaks in the UK, shaking up the sedentary nu-skool scene and twisting out the fattest basslines in the club nights he put together - Breakbeat Connection and Thursday Night Throwdown, both of which are still among the best and most exciting nights out to be had in the capital.

WIZARD
Greg started engineering at a young age, working freelance in a variety of London studios - once his talents were spotted, he very quickly found himself working with bands such as New Order and the Chemical Brothers. He picked up the moniker 'Wizard' due to his speed, skill and expertise within the studio - as a musician himself, his engineering and production work has gone side-by-side with a healthy dose of creative input.

Constant work over the last two and a half years has seen Greg put his stamp on albums for the likes of X-Press 2, Roll Deep, Lady Sovereign and M.I.A. Greg's programming, engineering and mixing can also be heard on remixes for artists as massive as The Rolling Stones, Damien Marley, Britney Spears, Fatboy Slim and Usher.

Working with these gigantic names has not distracted Greg from his work with some of the more underground sounds in UK music. Working with artists such as Roll Deep, Wiley, Ruff Squad and Lady Sovereign has helped to shape the now-massive UK Grime sound. The Wizard sound has helped define this fast-moving, frenetic vibe renowned for its tight beat, slick programming and deep, dark basslines.

With other strings to his bow including hip-hop engineering work (with The Nextmen, Ying Yang Twins & Skinnyman) and input on tracks for chart-based R&B acts (Shola Ama, Mis-Teeq), it's possible to see that no genre is outside of his grasp, and that his input has helped shape some of the most groundbreaking movements in UK dance music over the last few years.

Lil MiSbreaks · Post by **Lil MiSbreaks** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:18 pm

WORD.

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:24 pm

Woot! Deekline and Local Wizard

Feigan · Post by **Feigan** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:34 pm

Fuk yeah!

There

DBoy · Post by **DBoy** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:34 pm

Another Thursday!!!

Guyno · Post by **Guyno** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:20 pm

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Nick Thayer · Post by **Nick Thayer** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:10 pm

Woot! They smashed it when they played at Revolver earlier this year.

In other related news the remix I just done for them One In Front (Nick Thayer Rmx) - Deekline & Godfather' will be out around then too....

<end self-promoting hi-jack>

Scotrod · Post by **Scotrod** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:18 pm

I heard about Revolver Nick, I was spewing I missed it. A mate told me the same thing and actually ended up singing with one of them in the dunny's (long story). I won't miss them this time!!

Congrats on the remix front too Mr Thayer. Nice one.

nic · Post by **nic** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:44 pm

not another damn peasant thursday show.

ils then this
public holiday. must be. pls.

I love their production, hip hop stuff esp. Saw em in tas last year, wicked show.

shepherd · Post by **shepherd** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:31 pm

Citizen Smif wrote:....... pipe pipe pipe pipe

damn that's a blast from the past!

shepherd · Post by **shepherd** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:39 pm

the 12 i have of that also has a cool version of 900 number and a bootleg of flat beat ... the tune yr talking about is the elephant song yeah? dee kline and pixie?

abstar · Post by **abstar** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:45 pm

I am there!

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:34 pm

Me too prob.

aspekt · Post by **aspekt** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:58 pm

SHITCHAIR! they were off tap at revs. *fingers crossed* no mountain biking accidents will stop me from enjoying this one to it's fullest.

shepherd · Post by **shepherd** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:40 am

Citizen Smif wrote:nah

deekline - dont smoke

came out 99.....it was the biggest tune in england for ages.

that's right!

i didn't have it in 99 tho

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:20 pm

Day before my birthday. Bring it on!

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:29 pm

Friday wrote:Supported by Guyno / Lynt / Lil Stormer

Brain · Post by **Brain** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:28 pm

I will have to take the next day off work for this one. Great line-up!

lilstormer · Post by **lilstormer** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:37 am

marcus wrote:Day before my birthday. Bring it on!

Please tell me you're free of study by then... so we can get you really really messy

This is gonna be awesome

Post by **Friday** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:16 pm

tickets are now on sale!!

Only $16 +bf

Central Station, DMC, Espy Bottleshop, Inthemix, Polyester

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:14 pm

lilstormer wrote:
marcus wrote:Day before my birthday. Bring it on!
Please tell me you're free of study by then... so we can get you really really messy

Last exam on the 7th.

Are there special birthday prices???

Nick Thayer · Post by **Nick Thayer** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:36 pm

Just played with the lads at Love Parade in San Francisco. Shit was off tap!!

They got a whole new album done with DJ Assault. The badness (bad meaning good).

nic · Post by **nic** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:27 am

marcus wrote:
Day before my birthday. Bring it on!

Please tell me you're free of study by then... so we can get you really really messy Twisted Evil

This is gonna be awesome Cool

rad. im goign a day off too then birthday and end of exams? fark that will be the hoioghlight of teh year. last exam ever. shit.

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:02 am

nic wrote:
lilstormer wrote:
marcus wrote: Day before my birthday. Bring it on!
Please tell me you're free of study by then... so we can get you really really messy Twisted Evil
This is gonna be awesome Cool
rad. im goign a day off too then birthday and end of exams? fark that will be the hoioghlight of teh year. last exam ever. shit.

Note to self: Do not plan dinner with parents on 17th November.

Post by **Friday** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:47 am

tix on sale now peeps

lilstormer · Post by **lilstormer** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:37 pm

marcus wrote:
nic wrote:
lilstormer wrote: Please tell me you're free of study by then... so we can get you really really messy Twisted Evil
This is gonna be awesome Cool
rad. im goign a day off too then birthday and end of exams? fark that will be the hoioghlight of teh year. last exam ever. shit.
Note to self: Do not plan dinner with parents on 17th November.

Actually maybe don't plan anything with the parents from the 16th to the 29th inclusive...

we might kidnap you for the duration as a special birthday treat

This is gonna be big fun... time for a large thursday and a long weekend...

Post by **lynt** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:51 pm

Friday wrote:tix on sale now peeps

Yups! Come n get em!

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:42 pm

This will kick off my (extensive) birthday weekend celebrations.

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:53 am

Will wrote:This will kick off my (extensive) birthday weekend celebrations.

You're birthday as well? Mine too! I reckon we should start a birthday corner at this party.

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 5:50 pm

marcus wrote:
Will wrote:This will kick off my (extensive) birthday weekend celebrations.
You're birthday as well? Mine too! I reckon we should start a birthday corner at this party.

Scorpfest is back!

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:11 pm

Big ups to LilStormer and Brain for buying us a birthday present!

Post by **Friday** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:29 pm

i'm gonna kick off my bday celebrations with this too i reckon! and keep it going all the way until july

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:47 pm

day off locked.
breakestra same night same venue? diff room?

Post by **Friday** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:54 pm

correct

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:38 pm

Friday wrote:i'm gonna kick off my bday celebrations with this too i reckon! and keep it going all the way until july

That's quite a few birthday jager shots.

lilstormer · Post by **lilstormer** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:34 am

marcus wrote:Big ups to LilStormer and Brain for buying us a birthday present!

We also reserve the right to get you totally trashed

:birthdaysaresomuchfun:

Anyone northside wanting tickets, hit me up, i'm picking up a bunch today.

FliP · Post by **FliP** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:15 pm

am i correct with this info..?

deekline and wizard AND BREAKESTRA?
for $16...

seems too good.

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:26 pm

Can I just reserve one? I can't pay for it while I'm way up herezay.

Post by **Friday** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:41 pm

FliP wrote:am i correct with this info..?

deekline and wizard AND BREAKESTRA?
for $16...

seems too good.

ahhh nope.... deekline & wizard is $16... Breakestra is a seperate gig - also at The Espy but in another room and a seperate gig...

FliP · Post by **FliP** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:53 pm

i knew it seemed too good to be true.

is there any way you can buy a joint ticket..?

Post by **Friday** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:58 pm

hmmmm. not at this point but i'll check it out...

tix aren't on sale yet for breakestra but i'll have a play with it

it's breakestra AND freddy cruger by the way

FliP · Post by **FliP** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:59 pm

awesome.

combined tickets would be awesome.
cheers dude.

Post by **Friday** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:19 pm

it's coming up soon!!

Guyno · Post by **Guyno** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:13 am

lilstormer · Post by **lilstormer** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:12 pm

I got tickets northside, stop me and buy one for only $16. PM if you is in need.

BUT whatever you do don't miss this gig.... Deekline and Wizard and some local action for only $16

Sultry Pleasure · Post by **Sultry Pleasure** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:01 pm

sooooooo, this gig is looking more than a bit sexy and cheap, just the way I like it

Snowie · Post by **Snowie** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:32 am

Woot Woot, I'll def be in da hizzie. Got luv Deekline and Wizard Bootybouncing tracks, even more so, looking forward to LilStormer rip out another awesome set.

Brain · Post by **Brain** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:37 pm

Lilstormer

Sultry Pleasure

Post by **lynt** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:15 pm

Holy crap, it's here already. Bring the booty!

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:29 pm

lynt wrote:Holy crap, it's here already. Bring the booty!

Jezus time goes fast! Looking forward to it!

Melbourne Beats

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