Feb 2 - Fort Knox Five Dj Jon H. - G. Stefanis Tour DJ

[J. Fees]

Yo this shit will be hot, and if you don't come I don't really give a shit(except for those that have been supporting, you and I know who you are). Anyway, thought I'd tell everybody its free cover and should be a good time. Jon H. will throw down some party jams, mash ups, and all around rump shakers.

Fort Knox Five (Fort Knox Recordings) The Fort Knox Five have had a huge impact on the international funk and breaks scene over the past couple of years. With the release of five critically acclaimed singles on their own independent label, Fort Knox Recordings, the FK5 have been thrust into the spotlight and caught the attention of music lovers around the world. FK5 flawlessly fuse live instrumentation with modern electronics to create their signature funk-driven sound. Their highly sought-after production style has been called upon to remix incredible artists, including: the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, Tower of Power, A Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions,and Mo'Horizons. They have also been called upon by the godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa, to produce four tracks on his recent album "Dark Matter" on Tommy Boy Records. Recently, they have been back in the studio with Afrika Bambaataa and King Kamonzi to record a smoking new single called “Radio Free DC.” FK5’s unique DJ style ranges from eclectic downbeat & hip hop, to upbeat funk and breaks. Their keen sense of party rocking has gained them countless fans around the globe. They have rocked dancefloors in Russia, Germany, Hungary, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, and Canada to name a few. 2005 is proving to be pinnacle year for the Fort Knox Five. Having just been selected into the prestigious Urb Magazine Next 100, and featured on the Hotel Costes Sept Compilation, FK5 have also teamed up with the English Funkateers, Skeewiff, over at Jalapeno Records. Together they compiled a breakbeat funk compilation called, The Raid. It features exclusive tracks and remixes by Skeewiff, the Fort Knox Five, and Kraak en Smaak. These tunes all come from the back catalogs of Fort Knox and Jalapeno. A major turning point in 2005 was when they were selected to be Gwen Stefani’s tour and show dj on the Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour. Being a part of this, they had the opportunity to open sellout shows with Gwen Stefani, and the Black Eyed Peas. They were able to play massive arenas, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Gardens, and everywhere else in between. Next up for the Fort Knox Five in early 2006, keep an eye out for the New Gold Standard Vol 1, which will be the first cd release for Fort Knox. It is a compilation of songs coming from the vaults of Fort Knox. Solid 24K Gold! They are also releasing a mix cd of their remixes entitled “Fort Knox Reminted”. FK5 will also be working closely next year with Krafty Kuts, Afrika Bambaataa, and Wicked Lester. Keep an eye out for their first full length album out Fall 2006



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thanks

feez

[I AM EL-NINO]

Fuckin a nice one man.

[J. Fees]

dude actually can play breaks too, he had a track on the last Simply Jeff mix cd.

very cool... this sounds like a great night of music

you have any plans to bring Thunderball or Ursula 1000? or maybe even Thievery Corp? to Dallas I mean...

[Stranger Danger]

Nice one John! That should be a fun night.

T

[J. Fees]

you have any plans to bring Thunderball or Ursula 1000? or maybe even Thievery Corp? to Dallas I mean...

actually this is Thunderball's(Steve Raskin[main producer] & Sid Barcelona), side project, and Jon H has been Steve's dj parter for years(Rex riddim and Rob Myers(sitar and guitar for Thievery Corp. round out Fort Knox which is a play on Thunderball). Steve will be here soon as well, probably in April. Ursula 1000 will be coming through when his album drops in late March. Steve, Alex, and Jon all really good friends and great guys.

Thievery Corporation doesn't look doable at any rate, they just pretty much produce now, or get paid crazy loot to do corporate gigs.