Fri, March 30, 2012
9:00 pm @Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco/USA
CUMBIA TOKESON,
Inspector Gadje Brass Band, Gamelan X, DJ Izzy*Wise (Feat: Tunisia’s Mc Rai) – closing set, Pedal Power by Rock the Bike
The Cumbia Tokeson band took shape in 2009 as two resident Bay Area groups began collaborating: Texan cumbia punk heroes Fuga and local cumbia band La Colectiva. Starting in the local underground scene, both bands would play everywhere from protest rallies and house parties to clubs. Jam sessions often arose after their individual gigs; the music created: an improvisational mix of cumbia and son jarocho. Out of such jams came a unified sound, and Cumbia Tokeson was born. The band recently released their first recording, Chuchos Vol. 1 which has been well received and can be increasingly heard on local independent radio stations as awareness of them continues to spread.
Inspector Gadje Brass Band
Inspector Gadje brings a big sound to the beautiful and bumpin’ brass band music of the Balkans.
Formed by students of Rom master Rumen “Sali” Shopov, the band draws on talents known to Bay Area audiences from such bands as the Brass Liberation Orchestra, Zoyres Eastern European Wild Ferment, the Lloyd Family Players, Cradle Duende and the Gomorran Social Aid & Pleasure Club. Inspector Gadje is an acoustic dance machine that makes the party move!
Gamelan X
Gamelan X world music ensemble presents dynamic, original music for concerts and dance events.
Drawing musical inspiration from Indonesian, Balkan, African, Indian and American traditions, Gamelan X combines complex interlocking rhythms and sinewy melodies into a visceral groove experience that excites and entrances its listeners.
DJ Izzy*Wise (Feat: Tunisia’s Mc Rai) – closing set
San Francisco based izzy*wise aka Isaac Weiser first started performing music in his Dad’s Klezmer band as a teenager. As the multi instrumentalist began learning new instruments and collecting records, so came the influx of different styles and cultures of music.
Having played in many bands performing reggae, afrobeat, funk, rock, hip hop, klezmer, drum n bass, and latin styles this versatile performer began producing his own music and djing in 2007. Combining his knowledge of multiple instruments, sound reinforcement, and his love of mixing music from different cultures, we now have the electro world dub mashup that is izzy*wise’s music.
Pedal Power by Rock the Bike
Rock the Bike is Paul Freedman’s team of inventors and advocates who push the limits of bike culture.
Pedal Power instantly improves the party atmosphere by getting audience members moving, breathing, and active.
They have produced over 100 Pedal Powered Stage music events since 2007, and co-founded the San Francisco Bicycle Music Festival, the world’s largest all human powered event.
Entry: $10.00 – $12.00
More info: Rickshaw Stop
