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Sat 3rd Wildflower presents BABYHEAD + Last Man Standing + DJ Tofuski spinning ska, soul and gypsy beats
Doors 8.00 Please note: Babyhead will finish at 11.45. The last eastbound London Overground train leaves at 11.20. For info on your travel options, click here. Last Man Standing have built their reputation on their high-energy live show and their self-described 'acid-blooze' sound. The Guardian called them ''London's Best Unsigned Band''. Since then the band have supported Violent Femmes, White Stripes and the Polyphonic Spree and recently signed to NY label Wildflower who host tonight's party to celebrate the release of the band's debut, ''False Starts and Broken Promises''-- to which MOJO gave four stars: ""Last Man Standing are quite extraordinary. With a breadth of vision which encompasses the more ambitious end of glam (Aladdin Sane, Bolans Zinc Alloy) and the cabaret splendor of Alex Harvey, even Tom Waits at his most theatrical. This blast of low-life pungency feels like a righteous breath of fresh air. " Babyhead's unconventional approach tells you they aren't your average band. Like talented kids in a musical sweet shop they want to mix and match, sticking a dedicated horn section beside infectious heavy dub bass and ska across a hip-hop backbeat (and some funk-focused finesse). Then they'll spit out a layer of lyrical dexterity to improve the brew. Babyhead offer a unique sound with glittering showmanship and unadulterated energy. That's why this eight-piece band is rapidly generating a huge live following. (Bestival Program) 2007 saw babyhead release their debut album ‘Babyboom Town’ on Cookie Cutter Records with press by Trailer and distribution by Kudos. Then followed a busy promotional tour with show at the YOYO club, London to the Riders palace, Laax Switzerland. Babyhead also got busy on the festival circuit, playing amongst others; Glastonbury’s Jazz World Stage, Bestival, The Glade and Beautiful days. To cap a fine year babyhead were invited to be part of the Madness show at the 02 arena. With a New single due for release in May and the second album in the pipe line 2008 is looking good for the babyhead boys!
DJ TOFOOSKI has been keeping festivals ripe with sext jump jive and balkan beats for over ten years. Largely responsible for keeping London alive, DJ Tofooski is gonna have your soul. |
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