Music : All Music
Air @ Cargo - Saturday 1st December
Ali B
Over the last decade Ali B has held down residencies at two of London’s most influential clubs; The Blue Note and Fabric. He spent his teens working at the Acid Jazz label and then as a DJ, went on to host a weekly radio show on Capital FM for five years. Alongside compilations for Fabric, Y4K and his own Air Recordings label, Ali’s artist productions, including his recent track with The Jungle Brothers, and remixes for the likes of Positiva, Multiply, Sony and Cheeky, have taken him, and his sound to an international audience.
www.myspace.com/airrecordings
London Breakbeat Orchestra (Live)
The London Breakbeat Orchestra demonstrates that orchestral instruments can be used for far more than classical music. This 30 piece orchestra playing underground electro-acoustic beats and breaks will be squeezing into Cargo for what will be one of the most ambitious shows we have ever put on. Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Bass, Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Tuba, Bass, Drums & Turntables will provide the musical soundscape to what looks set to be an incredible evening, proving that orchestras shouldn’t be just limited to the concert hall. Quite simply this is a show not to be missed under any circumstances, orchestral music as you’ve never heard before live at Air, Cargo.
www.myspace.com/londonbreakbeatorchestra
Diverted (Live)
At Diverted’s core are Stephen Baxter and Lee Richardson. Their last release for Air Recordings, ‘Annihilating Rhythms’ (originally featured on Ali B’s Air Breaks album) and ‘Fing, gained them huge support amongst scene leaders and their follow up is eagerly awaited. The lush down-tempo ‘Summer Hiding’ and the club bruiser ‘Frederick’, which is already being heavily supported by The Plump DJs, will be out on Air Recordings soon. After wowing crowds with their live performance, Diverted have taken up a monthly residency at air as our new house band. Catch them live at Cargo and see why so many are heralding them as the future of electronica.
www.myspace.com/diverted
Janette Slack
In a very short space of time, Janette Slack has established herself as one of the hottest artists around. Her sound is rooted in electro, house and breaks which she delivers with an infectious energy. She mastered her native Hong Kong with residencies throughout 2000-2001, took on gigs across the rest of the world, and is now based in London. Her debut release on Air Recordings (‘Shake & Play’/ ‘Red Ramona’) caused quite a stir amongst tastemakers when it was released earlier this year.
www.myspace.com/janetteslack
Mr No Hands
Every now and again an artist like Mr No Hands comes along breathing fresh air into proceedings with an unconventional approach to production and DJing. He is fast emerging as a creative force to be reckoned with through his ever popular video series which have accompanied his last few releases and seen his creative vision compared to the likes of Mr Scruff and Lemon Jelly.. He likes to make songs that go Pow! and Whop! He has released 4 of these so far on Diverted Traffic. His latest remix of Nuboy 'U Cant' is being widely hailed as one of the remixes of the year with early support coming from Ali B, Tayo and The Stanton Warriors. Keep your eyes peeled for his forthcoming video label, No Handed Music.
www.myspace.com/mrnohands
Air @ Cargo - Saturday 1st December 2007
8pm – 3am
Admission: £6 b4 9pm, £10 after
Cargo
83 Rivington Street
London EC2
(nearest tube: old street)
More info: 020 7749 7840
