HABIT fans this is going to be a big one as we join forces with our Bristol mates EMPATHY to bring you one of the UK's best underground producers.. JAMIE ANDERSON!

HABIT & EMPATHY
FRI 29 MAY
THE RAINBOW, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM

THE COURTYARD: HOUSE/TECH HOUSE/TECHNO
JAMIE ANDERSON (Cocoon/Rekids/NRK)
JACK2FRONT
STUART WILKINSON

THE PUB: SOUL/FUNK/HIP-HOP
THE BEAT PARADE
STEVE THORNTON

Having set up the new Artform Studios in an idyllic mountain location Jamie has since been working hard on expanding his musical horizons. New collaborations with Lee Pattison and Grayson Shipley as Idiotproof and Deepgroove & Jamie Anderson; new projects with Dave Angel; alongside his solo productions, we are set to hear some of Jamie's finest music to date. Releases have recently been signed to Radio Slave's Rekids label, Jesse Rose' Made To Play and a new album on Alter Ego's Klang Elektronik. The latest string of remixes have included AVH, Alter Ego and Audio Bullys.

Recognized as a pioneer of the Tech-House sound, Jamie Anderson is one of the UK’s most prolific house music producers and has been on the international DJ circuit for well over 10 years. Coming from a strong musical background growing up and training with jazz musicians in West London, Jamie started his synthesizer and record collection back in the early 1980’s. In 1986 Jamie moved to Bristol, one of the most buzzing and musically influential cities in the UK. Here he continued his keyboard training with renowned jazz pianist Dave Buxton and performed as a keyboard player for a number of bands during the early 1990’s.

With a strong catalogue of studio productions Jamie Anderson founded the Artform label and made his debut solo release with the “Prototype EP” in 1997. This led to Jamie signing to Orlando Voorn’s infamous Slam Dunk label and to Dave Angel’s highly respected Rotation label with a number of top-selling tracks and remixes.

He continued to release his most experimental and pioneering works on Artform, culminating in a series of highly acclaimed releases, including the ‘Abstract Latinism’ series, ‘Can’t Stop’ and ‘Dreams’. By 1999 the label was a huge success, with many of the releases being signed to major labels and numerous big-name DJ mix compilations.

In 2001 Jamie signed to the NRK record label for the release of his debut artist album ‘Blue Music’, the ‘NRK Singles Collection Vol. 4’ Mix CD and ‘Nite:life 013’ Mix CD. These were then followed by a succession of hot productions on the label including his massive ‘Black Sun’ single and infectious Twisted Pair ‘Horny Hustle’ remixes.

During this time Jamie also gained global recognition for his productions on Hooj, Front Room, Outland and 100% Pure record labels which furthered his fan-base and gave him the opportunity to continue performing his DJ skills while on a consistent world tour. With regular appearances at the mid 90’s super-club; Lakota, to high-profile performances at the Love Parade San Francisco, Dance Valley Festival, Pacha Buenos Aires, Zouk Singapore and Loveland in Holland, Jamie has established himself internationally as a highly respected and in-demand artist.

Now we welcome Jamie to Birmingham as we once again take over Birmingham's finest underground venue. Support in the courtyard comes from HABIT resident duo JACK2FRONT and EMPATHY resident STUART WILKINSON.

It's FREE in the pub with RHUBARB RADIO'S BEAT PARADE and HABIT'S own STEVE THORNTON laying down some soul, funk and hip-hop beats.

ADVANCE TICKETS JUST £4 FROM theticketsellers.co.uk

£5 ON THE DOOR / £4 NUS

This will be massive, don't miss out.

See you on the floor!