NYE 09 STORYVILLE: MARK DE CLIVE LOWE & DAZ-I-KUE (Event Over)

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MARK DE CLIVE LOWE
'The man behind a million great tunes' according to Gilles Peterson/Radio 1 Worldwide UK, MARK DE CLIVE LOWE is an internationally acclaimed producer, beat maker and keys player, one half from NZ and the other half from Japan living in West London. He's at the forefront of the nu jazz - broken beat - future soul scene and has laid down tracks or collaborated with some of the most talented musicians in the world: Restless Soul, DJ Spinna, Dego (4Hero), Jody Watley, Lauryn Hill, Bugz in the Attic, Kenny Dope/MAW, Wajeed/PPP, Pino Palladino, Bembe Segue, Omar, Jazzysport, Joe Clausell and plenty more... MARK DE CLIVE LOWE is also known for his out-of-this-world live improv Freesoul Sessions foundedin London, 2004. The concept of the project is simple - MdCL armed with MPC and keyboards is joined by a rotating cast of top soul, jazz, hip hop and beat-artists coming together in the spirit of total improvisation. people who all have great beat and music sensibilities and knock heads to come up with something unique together. Don't miss the "Herbie Hancock of Nu Jazz", MARK DE CLIVE LOWE at poleng lounge for an unforgettable live midnight performance on New Years Eve. www.myspace.com/markdeclivelowe



LADY ALMA

The soulful sounds of Philadelphia native Lady Alma have been in the air for years especially in Philadelphia. With a voice reminisce of Chaka Kahn and other of the greats of the music this lady brings an upbeat 70's flavor to her music and it's felt worldwide. She's collaborated with some of music's best and brightest -- Zapp Mama ("Show Me The Way"), DJ Spinna ("Chances"), DKD ("Getaway"), Baby Blak ("Daddy Dearest"), DJ Mitsu The Beats ("Away") and 4Hero ("Hold It Down" and "Somethin' But Nothin'") - but it is her long-awaited debut album features an impressive roster of globally-revered sonic craftsmen and producers - King Britt, James Poyser, Dego McFarlane, Rich Medina and Cee Knowledge - who, with Alma, helped create its heady blend of mind-blowing vocal arrangements and category-defying musical styles. Internationally-renowned, London-based innovator Mark DeClive-Lowe also contributed four songs to the project, calling LADY ALMA "one of the most deadly and effective singer/songwriters I've ever come across." http://www.myspace.com/ladyalma



DAZ-I-KUE
Daz-I-Kue a Londoner now Atlantan resident and a member of the world respected production crew Bugz In The Attic, who have remixed the likes of Macy Gray, Soul II Soul and 4 Hero, seen widely as one of the pioneers broken beat genre. A vinyl junky from the age of 5, he's a dj, producer, sound engineer and promoter, widely seen as the hardest working man in West London. Daz's crew, the Bugz in the Attic are a massive testament to musical dedication beyond the boundaries of the billboard charts. The London scene from which he hails is a fertile ground the likes of which one might have found in New York's loft movement of the 1970's. And Daz has been leading the way with an instantly recognizable and sought after production style that has wrecked dance floors and melted headphones around the world. http://www.myspace.com/dazikue



KING MOST
DJ King Most got his start in music over 12 years ago, when he caught the DJ bug from his older brother. For years he paid his dues deejaying house parties, school dances and lugging around equipment until finally he became one of the consistently booked dj's in the San Francisco bay area. Armed with a record collection and tastes that span every genre and style (Hip-Hop, Soul, Disco, Latin, etc), King Most can be frequently seen and heard bringing classic anthems and new sounds to the masses up and down the west coast. From Seattle, to the Bay Area, to Los Angeles he's had no problem making good people dance . In a night expect to hear everything from Stevie Wonder, De La Soul, Missy Elliot, Ray Barretto, Cymande, War and dozens of other forgotten musical heroes from past and present. When not sharing the stage with artists like Madlib & Peanutbutter Wolf, Pete Rock, Aceyalone, Freestyle Fellowship, J-Live, Crown City Rockers/Mission, Haul & Mason, DJ Zeph, J-Boogie, The Clipse and others, he's in his home studio working hard on beats, releasing records with Kero One such as Keep it Alive 12" and Check The Blueprints Japan Only remix 12", putting in work for PLUG LABEL, and is set to release a brand new Instrumental album due out in 2008 called "Kingstrumentales". http://www.myspace.com/kingmost



PROOF
Quiet as kept, San Francisco's PROOF is one of the West Coast's elite, throwing game-changing events with his Massive Selector brethren and spinning all over the place with the hottest selections. Heavily influenced by classic funk, deep soul, hip-hop, and house, PROOF's sound definitely cater to the dancers. His mix cd's, known for their global flavor and crossing genres seamlessly, have created quite a buzz with music lovers. PROOF's latest release, "BROWN SOUNDS" is an "eclectic mix of future beats, latin treats, and afro heat for the discerned dance floor" and is available now at www.massiveselector.com. You can catch PROOF at his monthly FUTURECLASSIC every first friday at Poleng Lounge in San Francisco. http://www.myspace.com/markyisproof



POLENG LOUNGE
From the ashes of a legendary San Francisco venue emerges a new leaf – the Poleng Lounge. Inspired by the Balinese notion of duality and the pursuit of a balanced lifestyle, Poleng Lounge is the new destination for all who seek enlightenment through a full range of premium tea blends from around the world, an innovative presentation of street foods from all across Asia, playful cocktails, and eclectic music from both emerging and established artists. One of the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants, Poleng Lounge has received high praise from numerous publications and news outlets such as Sunset Magazine, 7x7 Magazine, San Jose Mercury News, Forbes Traveller, Paper City, Daily Candy, and KCBS Channel 5 News and more. http://www.polenglounge.com



STORYVILLE
Opened in 1991 on 1751 Fulton Street, Storyville was an infamous jazz-club / restaurant in San Francisco. In the mid-90's, it switched formats and focused on hip-hop and became a hotbed of artist creativity. Famous acts like the Black Eyed Peas, Z-Trip, Masta Ace, and more graced it's stage. Storyville was also the home of the legendary Beat Lounge, a weekly dj showcase, including scratching and beat juggling as well as displaying the most eclectic selections, mostly rare hip hop, rare breaks, jazz and funk. The Beat Lounge hosted a long list of talented resident djs and promoters at Storyville, including Derrick D, Shortkut, Vinroc, Tonga Kid, Spydamonkee, Mike Boo, Code 538, Pone, Snayk Eyez, Mr.E, Blaqwest and more. Today, the current Poleng Lounge took some of it's inspiration from the heyday of this classic San Francisco jazz club, and the legacy of Storyville lives on.

TICKET INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE: http://going.com/nye09storyville
LIMITED PRESALE: $25
REGULAR PRESALE: $35
GENERAL ADMISSION: $45+

INFO
http://going.com/nye09storyville
massiveselector.com
polenglounge.com
myspace.com/massiveselector

CONTACT
Marky Enriquez
proof@massiveselector.com
www.massiveselector.com
Desi Danganan
desi@polenglounge.com

www.polenglounge.com