Old School Feature – Newcleus Concert Review October 2005
NEWCLEUS (feat. COSMO D & LADY E) OCT 15TH 2005, GLOUCESTER UK Photos by Simmo Where do I begin? Seeing NEWCLEUS live in the UK was like being smacked in the head with the contents of my childhood walkman. It was an unforgettable experience a) because the JAM ON CREW exceeded all expectations and were amazing and b) I thought it would never happen. I mean, come on, this is NEWCLEUS, right? “diggy diggy danga dang diggy...
Old School Feature – Afrika Bambaataa in Concert March 2001
Ed Roberts got to meet Afrika Bambaataa when he touched down in the UK back 2001. Here is his review of the night. Afrika Bambaataa appeared at The Medicine Bar in Birmingham and boy did he know how to turn the party out. The small venue was packed to the rafters with a diverse group of urbanites, slackers, b-boys and punks, and the atmosphere was very friendly and full of anticipation. DJ support from the residents Del’Agua and...
Old School Feature – Jazzy Jay Concert Review – September 2000
Jazzy Jay was in the house here in the UK very recently touching down at a small venue which is home to an old skool flava night called The Phonic Hoop, home to a lot of UK Trip Hop/Big Beat Talent from Wall of Sound, Ninja Tune, Skint & Big Kahuna). His appearance was nothing more than a DJ set, but he played some interesting and fun stuff for UK breaking crew, The New Park Rockers, to throwdown to. The Jay man played...