Afro Funke Thursdays at Zanzibar

Afro Funké
WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION

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Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world
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April 16, 2009

guest deejay:
WISEACRE (FUNKY IN THE MIDDLE / SALT & PEPPER – LA / NYC)
born into the lovely environs of suburban lands lying to the east of los angeles, and raised on frozen food, meat and the religious right, eric tucker, aka WISEACRE, currently finds himself happily free yet equally inspired by it all.living in the seaside republic of venice for 18 years, wiseacre initially established a successful career as a commercial/fine art photgrapher. in 2003, he decided to pick up some vinyl, a couple of turntables, a mixer,two speakers and a few friends in order to begin the labor of love we call “throwin’ parties”.

since this time, WISEACRE has put his career of photography on hold and co-created two very successful los angeles parties, FUNKY IN THE MIDDLE and CUSTOM SUNDAZE. He has hosted and played along side such talents as NICKODEMUS, MR. SCRUFF, QUANTIC, MARK FARINA, MARQUES WYATT, FORT KNOX FIVE, J BOOGIE, MAKOSSA + MEGABLAST, KING BRITT, OSUNLADE, MARK RAE, FEDERICO AUBELE, DJ DAY,MAD MATS, SABO, THE PIMPS OF JOYTIME, DJ VADIM, MARK DE CLIVE LOWE, VIKTER DUPLAIX, DAZ-I-KUE,SAKE ONE, AFROKINETIC, DJ DRM and JEREMY SOLE.

Currently, WISEACRE is traveling between los angeles, new york, san francisco and washington D.C. spreading his love of music. He is also looking to open a venue in new york city where he will be able to continue his quest to bridge genres of music and people, and therefore build a scene that is not exclusive or segmented, but rather one that simply appreciates “good music”. the tunes wiseacre chooses to share are deep and wide…. from brooklyn to the balkans, from south america to sweden, from house, to disco, to afro-latin funky breaks and dub… in short, wiseacre loves music, his lovelywife-to-be RAE and daughter ZOE.
www.myspace.com/onewiseacre


live performance:
FUZZBEE MORSE
Fuzzbee is a long-time friend of Afro Funké night. Though predominantly known as a guitarist, he loves to play flute and lift off into the sweet unknown with his favorite DJ, Jeremy Sole. Fuzzbee has had the pleasure of playing with many of the world's greatest & most inspiring musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa, Jaco Pastorius, Wasis Diop, Bono, Lou Reed, Richie Havens, Third World, Ric Ocasek, Aaron Neville, TonyLevin, Jerry Marotta, Daniel Lanois, Stevie Wonder, Pink, David Sancious, Axl Rose, Jean-Luc Ponty and many more. He's also a producer, film composer and songwriter, but this Thursday he's here to tear it up for you, live!
\www.myspace.com/fuzzbee

listening party
9 to 10pm w/ giveaways:
EASY STAR ALL STARS
"EASY STAR'S LONELY HEARTS DUB BAND"
Following the widespread critical and commercial success of 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon and 2006’s Radiodread, Easy Star Records announces the Easy Star All-Stars’ complete reggae re-imagining of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album, titled Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, is set for release April 14 on Easy Star Records and features guest vocals from an impressive list of reggae, dancehall and dub greats including Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), Luciano, U Roy, Bunny Rugs (Third World), Ranking Roger (English Beat), Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Max Romeo and The Mighty Diamonds. The first single, “With A Little Help From My Friends,” featuring Luciano, will be released as an iTunes exclusive February 10. It will be paired with a b-side dub version featuring the legendary U Roy.
www.easystar.com www.giantstep.net

resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
www.myspace.com/musaics
* hear J.Sole on 89.9 KCRW (or kcrw.com) Wednesdays 12-3am
www.myspace.com/branchesradio

resident deejay:
GLENN RED
www.myspace.com/glenn_red

hosted by:
ROCKY DAWUNI
www.myspace.com/rockydawunimusic
www.rockydawuni.com

afro funke' booking, photography & production:
CARY SULLIVAN
afrofunke@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/carysullivan
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Afro Funke' Thursdays
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street @ Arizona
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.2221 / 21+ / 9pm - 2am $7-10
www.zanzibarlive.com
www.myspace.com/afrofunke
www.afrofunke.com

*AFRO FUNKE' is now on Twitter! Please join us!!
www.twitter.com/afrofunke

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UPCOMING:
April 23, 2009
DJ CENTER (NYC)
www.pushthefader.com
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Please Support AFRICA LIVE!
Africa Live! is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, restore, and reinvigorate the Ghanaian music scene, creating public and industry awareness for its rich history and value, and commercial opportunities for artists and the community. Ghanaian international music star, Rocky Dawuni recognized the need to safeguard Ghana’s incredible music legacy. Through Africa Live! Dawuni plans to promote music education and appreciation in schools, provide schools and artists with access to instruments, venues and professional production assistance, and foster musical collaboration between the U.S. and Ghana. We will have an Africa Live! donation box available at Afro Funke' each week.
Or you can contact africalivemusic@gmail.com for more information regarding events and donations.
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For additional Afro Funke' information please contact:
afrofunke@yahoo.com