WORK UP with SPARKY & EDD and special guest SAFFROLLA
Thu 23rd September at the Big Chill BarBig Chill regular Sparky, also of Ninja Tune, Funky Monkey and various supporting slots for well known acts across the UK and Europe provides another night of bumping and bouncing goodness, along with his cohort, Edd. This month they're joined by special guest, Saffrolla.
Saffrolla, Ninja Tune Solid Steel DJ, vocalist and former Pest member bops his afro while spinning tunes up and down the country, from London, throughout Europe and even as far as Japan, with the likes of; Hexstatic, DJ Vadim, The Herbaliser and other ninja family members. His DJ set offers a mix through the genres and bpms - sprinkling and mixing in hip-hop, ninja funk, breakbeat, electro/techno, hip-hop, drum n' bass and a general assorted mish-mash of beats, his dj technique and sound is fitting for most clubs and their grooving patrons. His extensive record collection keeps growing - comprised of two decades of vinyl collecting. It reflects a style which keeps morphing. At what point did it start? "Well for me - in the beginning there was Dougie Fresh, The Show..." Saffrolla's vocal contribution spans over ten years, appearing on classic tunes such as Wuju, Dr. Umz, and Negativity. He writes, performs, engineers and lays lyrics on his own beats as well as co-artist collaborations. Having completed 4 European and 2 UK band/dj tours he's been seasoned to a tour life on wheels, stopping for sound checks, gigs and tuna. Plus, co-produced and released 2 albums and numerous singles. Saffrolla is all of the above. Packaged and delivered via his label - Saffrolla-Sounds, being involved in every element of the industry mechanics has helped keep his finely tuned Saffrolla-Sounds machine real.
7pm - 12am
Free
