DROP THE NEEDLE - Sat, June 2 - In The House Festival

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Drop the Needle

Moka Only
Michael Fraser

Turntables. You may remember them from such eras as the 60s, the 70s and very possibly into the 80s. Who knew back then that they’d be such an integral part of music today? (Ok, maybe in the 80s some of us may have had a tiny inkling). Thank goodness they were kept alive cause now you get to dance dance dance dance to some amazing hip hop and world beats musicians that incorporate turntables into their live set.

Moka Only: With a catalogue that is unmatched by many, Moka Only is often considered to be a pioneer and driving force behind Canadian West Coast hip hop, as well as an important component in popularizing the art of freestyling in Victoria and Vancouver. In the 13+ years since his debut, Moka Only has released more than 40 albums, both solo and collaborative. He records under a variety of aliases, with the most popular being Ron Contour, Flow Torch and The Durable Mammal. He has been a contributing member of numerous groups and collectives, including Perfect Strangers, Code Name: Scorpion, Cryptic Souls Crew, The Dominant Mammals, City Planners, Nowfolk and Swollen Members, along with many others. Amongst all of that, Moka has worked with underground hip hop heroes like J Dilla, Aceylone, OH NO, MF Doom, Buck 65, K-OS, Sixtoo and more. MOKA ONLY

Michael Fraser: Michael Fraser mashes up live Gypsy violin over House beats. His unique style is deeply influenced by his roots. Born into a family of travelers, Michael journeyed internationally, busking on the street and performing swing jazz at festivals in Europe, Canada and US. Along the way he was invited to share the stage and exchange solos with gypsy legends Angelo Debarre, Robin Nolan, Gary Potter and Macho Winterstein.

In 2007 he joined world jazz fusion group Tambura Rasa. The band opened up for Damien Marley and was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2010.

ITHF 9 LOGISTICS:

Date: June 1-3, 2012
Time: Box office opens at 5 pm on Friday, June 1 and noon on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. The first show is at 7:00 pm on June 1st and 2:00 pm on June 2nd + 3rd.
Address: The box office will be located on Napier and Victoria

Tickets:
Single tickets: $15 adults / $10 kids
4-show pass: $50 adults / $30 kids
Weekend pass: $95 adults / $75 kids

Visit to Purchase Tickets:In The House

Tickets to the festival cannot be reserved. They must be purchased in advance at Highlife Records (1317 Commercial Dr.) or on-line. If you are willing to take the risk, tickets will also be sold at the box office of the festival. 4-show and weekend passes are non-transferable.

If you want a complete list of shows for the In the House Festival, you can find information on the performers, schedules and buy tickets on-line at In The House


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