Zongo Junction
Big Mean Sound Machine, Beyondo
Thu, August 2, 2012
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Littlefield$12.00
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This event is 21 and over
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Zongo Junction - (Set time: 11:00 PM)
Zongo Junction is generating a well-deserved buzz in NYC's burgeoning afrobeat scene. The ensemble blends West African rhythms with funk, jazz and soul. True to their inspiration, Nigerian superstar, political activist and afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the outfit excites dance floors wherever they perform.
The critics agree. "The only thing Zongo Junction has to do to start a legitimate dance party is show up and plug in…anyone within a square block earshot of this Ford-tough funk factory would be hard pressed not to join in the hoopla," says the Bay Area's SF Station. "Sheer energy, with a brawny horn section that played unison lines with the force of a tractor-trailer and a rhythm section that roared with power and noise." Says the Village Voice.
The band, 12 pieces in total, has toured extensively throughout the East and West coats. Including a sold out show at Slim's in San Francisco on December 30, 2010, a Monday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl in June 2011 and a recent tour supporting Asheville, NC heavyweights, Toubab Krewe.
The band released their debut album Thieves! on December 30, 2010. As afrobeat music has always done, the album speaks truth-to-power with humor and soul. The album's five original songs feature long-time Fela Kuti band member, Leon Kaleta Ligan-Majek, on vocals.
Members of the band have performed or recorded with: TV on the Radio, Easy Star All Stars, The Walkmen, and many more.
For more information contact: zongojunction@gmail.com
The critics agree. "The only thing Zongo Junction has to do to start a legitimate dance party is show up and plug in…anyone within a square block earshot of this Ford-tough funk factory would be hard pressed not to join in the hoopla," says the Bay Area's SF Station. "Sheer energy, with a brawny horn section that played unison lines with the force of a tractor-trailer and a rhythm section that roared with power and noise." Says the Village Voice.
The band, 12 pieces in total, has toured extensively throughout the East and West coats. Including a sold out show at Slim's in San Francisco on December 30, 2010, a Monday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl in June 2011 and a recent tour supporting Asheville, NC heavyweights, Toubab Krewe.
The band released their debut album Thieves! on December 30, 2010. As afrobeat music has always done, the album speaks truth-to-power with humor and soul. The album's five original songs feature long-time Fela Kuti band member, Leon Kaleta Ligan-Majek, on vocals.
Members of the band have performed or recorded with: TV on the Radio, Easy Star All Stars, The Walkmen, and many more.
For more information contact: zongojunction@gmail.com
Big Mean Sound Machine - (Set time: 10:00 PM)
Fusing elements of Afrobeat, 60s Garage Rock, 70s Funk, and a Jamaican Dub sound
system, this hefty bunch is striving to create fresh music that will keep you on your toes all
night long. Ranging from 8 to 12 members, the Machine is a Big Mean wall of sound. The
Big Mean Sound Machine will take no prisoners.
system, this hefty bunch is striving to create fresh music that will keep you on your toes all
night long. Ranging from 8 to 12 members, the Machine is a Big Mean wall of sound. The
Big Mean Sound Machine will take no prisoners.
Beyondo - (Set time: 9:00 PM)
Beyondo is a genre-bending experimental soul band led by Brooklynite, Eric Biondo. The sound of the band encompasses the persistent beats of Afrobeat music with classic pop songwriting. In addition, you will hear 4 part vocal harmonies that build suspense into new danceable sections. The group features Eric Biondo-Vocals, Miwi La Lupa-Bass Trumpet, Vocals, Grey McMurray-Guitar, Vocals, Rob Jost-Electric Bass, Vocals, Timothy Allen-Guitar, Vocals and Gunnar Olsen-Drums, vocals.
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