Familia Moja - Fundraiser Concerts Feb 2009

The Red Eyes, Illzilla, N'Fa and Rumpunch
Saturday 7th Feb 2009
@ the Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne


Melbourne's reggae, hip-hop and dub scene is coming together to help raise money for a charity run orphanage in Kenya. On Saturday the 7th of February 2009 the Evelyn Hotel plays host to The Red Eyes, Illzilla, N'Fa and Rumpunch.


Tickets are $15 and available from moshtix.com.au and on the door with all proceeds going towards Familia Moja Children's Centre.


More Information on the artists

THE RED EYES are a 10-piece monster band that has been shaking foundations around Australia with their heavyweight bass and mind-altering Dub sound. Arming themselves with bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion, trumpet, sax, trombone and live dubs, The Red Eyes are led by fiery singer El Witeri who draws on his Maori heritage for inspiration. The Red Eyes live show is nothing short of incendiary.


www.myspace.com/themightyredeyes


ILLZILLA seamlessly combine reggae, old school funk, blues and soul with their unique brand of hip hop, the band has created a sound that has set them apart. Fronted by Mantra, one of Australia’s most talked about and lauded emcees, The Illzilla sound is equal parts cutting edge production crew and good old fashioned rhythm section, the Rhythm section is made up of acclaimed reggae producer Mista Savona on keys/boards, Tommy Gunn on Guitar, Jules on drums and Bobzilla on bass. These four lay the grooves down just right giving Mantra’s flows the perfect backdrop whatever the mood or style.


www.myspace.com/illzillacrew


N’FA as the frontman of the hugely successful 1200 Techniques, became one of strongest voices and faces in Australian hip hop, the group being one of the first hip hop outfits to make a serious impact on the local Top 40. N’Fa first solo album was the critically acclaimed “Cause An Effect” Album in 2007 and in 2008 he followed it with the “Brainwash” EP which is 7 tracks of bass laden music about life, politics, freedom, and love.


www.myspace.com/nfamusic


RUMPUNCH combine the melodies of reggae, the rhythm of funk with the wits and gusto of hip-hop. Their self titled album, Rumpunch, is a collaboration of 70's roots inspiration, analogue textures and gypsy flair. To top it off, contemporary, candid, punchy lyrics with the groove sitting solidly, first and foremost.


www.myspace.com/rumpunchtheband


Venue: The Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St. Fitzroy, Melbourne


Tickets are $15, they are available on the door or from www.moshtix.com.au


All proceeds go towards an Orphanage in Kenya called Familia Moja Chidlren's Centre.


Melbourne Event on Facebook
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Chocolate Strings, Loren, Mr Laneous & the Family Yah
Saturday 7th of Feb 2009
@ the JoYnt, Brisbane


Queensland's finest exponents of Reggae, Dub, Funk and Hip-Hop have all come together on Saturday the 7th of February 2009 to create a killer line-up for what stands to be an awesome night of music for Familia Moja Children's Centre in Kenya.


The line-up includes…


Chocolate Strings are purveyors of funk/reggae who have been playing to crowds along the east coast of Australia over the past couple of years and have played festivals such as Island Vibe and Woodford Folk Festival.


www.myspace.com/chocolatestrings


Mr Laneous and the Family Yah are renowned for their high energy and dynamic stage shows. With one of Brisbane's hottest rhythm sections and the all singing, all dancing, all rapping bird fire choir, they have created a formidable live experience.


www.myspace.com/lachlaneous


Purevelour/Cosmicos dish out an intensive therapy session in groove funk and soul, creating a dynamic blend of Funk fused with Latin, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Disco styling's. Underlying these grooves are lyrics that deliver messages on themes such as social justice, harmony, and personal freedom.


www.myspace.com/purevelour


Basmati (Rhythm Collision Sound System) mixes today's modern dancehall, conscious roots and outernational as well as the classics, samples, effects and delays making a Rhythm Collision Sound show a unique energetic live experience.


www.myspace.com/rhythmcollision


Loren "Loren writes the kind of music that when you listen to it you somehow feel like you're getting a massage. A sweet, gentle voice accompanied by relaxed melodically plucked guitar written by a man with a heart of gold. I've watched Loren play ... and am always inspired by how effortless the music is." (John Butler)


www.myspace.com/lorenmusic


Other acts on the bill are: Blackboard, Matt Nelson and the Travelling So & So's.


Venue: The JoYnt, Cnr Hope St & Montague Rd, South Brisbane


Tickets are $15 on door


Brisbane Event on Facebook
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