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Dj Haptic (aka Nyge) and Steve Astronaut-Knight met at infants school in Alton, Hampshire before either of them had started their record collections. Nyge's first memory of Steve is of him tipping a bucket of water over his head. Things have improved a little since then.The first record Nyge bought was a 'Top Of The Pops' compilation (which he bought for The Sweet's 'Blockbuster'). The first record Steve bought was 'The Action Man March' (he still occasionaly plays the b-side out, 'Realistic Battle Sounds').
Early musical exploits included recording a version of the theme song for the 'Spiderman' TV show featuring an eight-handed guitar solo.
During the early 90s, together with Andy Cowan, they formed The Knights Of The Occasional Table, exploiting the new possibilities of computer and synth to record their debut album 'Knees Up Mother Earth'. Recorded largely in the front room of a council flat with assistance from the digidub pioneers Zion Train, this album was acclaimed by many and led to a session on John Peels show. Their second album, 'The Planet Sweet', included the single 'Eden' which became a single of the week on Radio 1s evening show.
Some years later The Knights took a sharp left turn and 'went folk'. Still using the technology, but with the addition of Phil Martin on hurdy-gurdy and Mee on violin they released 'John Barleycorn 2000', an album which explores the rich seam of folk in a more modern context of synthesisers and loops.
They have appeared all over the place over the years: Megatripolis, Return To The Source, Escape from Samsara, London Zoo, The Warp, Megadog and of course The Big Chill (first Djing there back in the Union Chapel days)...
Now hosting The Big Chill bars FOLK 2 FUTURE night they continue to cross genres and suprise with their eclectic tom-foolery...
What's your name?
Steve Astronaut-Knight & DJ Haptic
Where do you call home?
South London
What is your night at The Big Chill Bar called and how would you describe the music policy?
Folk 2 Future
Anything from Fairport Convention to Missy Elliot and beyond in any direction that takes our fancy... usually with a guest.
What are your current Top 3 tunes?
Steve Astronaut-Knight:
Ultramarine - Wierd Gear (Version)
Mushroom - (Hats Off To) Bert Jansch
Super Furry Animals - Ohio Heat
DJ Haptic:
Tunng - Beautiful And Light
Pentangle - Lyte Flyte
The Kinks - Polly
What's the secret of playing a good set at the bar?
If I told you that it wouldn't be a secret... it's a question of taste...
Where else do you play / have you played?
Have played Megatripolis, Return To The Source, Escape from Samsara, London Zoo, The Warp, Megadog... only the Zoo has survived!
Occasionally at The South London Pacific...
When did you first encounter The Big Chill
Back in the day at the Union Chapel.
...and what mental image do the words 'Big Chill' conjur up for you?
Haptic: Laura B playing 'Mr Blue Sky' at Norfolk/ the Pie stall
Steve: Excalibur rising from a floodlit lake/ lying on my back watching clouds float by
What's your favourite meal on the bar menu, and if someone was to offer to buy you a drink, what would you ask for?
The felafals are very good
Steve'll have a Konig Ludwig and Nyge'll have an Amstel, ta...
Ever had anything funny, bizarre, random or cool happen while playing there? A favourite memory from one of your nights?
No... it's all funny, bizarre, random and cool!
What's your favourite website (apart from this one, of course)?
http://www.alexgrey.com/
Steve and Nyge flank Folk2Future guest (and Whirl-y-Gig legend) Monkey Pilot
Written: 3rd Oct, 05
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