A
gig
held at The Lanes
on Friday 11th October. The event starts at 20:00.
Join us for this one-time only, as Raise the Tempo takes your night from the funky to the filthy, courtesy of man on a mission & festival owner Mr Trout, incredible live 8 piece afrobeat/funk/hiphop band & Boomtown veterans Afro Cluster, our favorite resident Bristol funkster Powercut, legendary ghetto funk all-star and one of the ultimate party DJ's Featurecast, and local lad GRAHAM-ACIDIC unleashing his 30th birthday set to end your night with the electro-filth and dirty dubstep in the best of Bristol music traditions.
Come cut a rug, throw some shapes and tear up the dance floor at Raise the Tempo's one time non-profit party spectacular at the funkiest of venues The Lanes, Nelson Street for the BARGAIN PRICE OF £5+BF!! (TIckets available from Bristol ticket shop)
All profits go to Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK
Raise the Tempo
11th October 2013
The Lanes, Bristol
£5
9-3am
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM BRISTOL TICKET SHOP
FEATURECAST:
Described as Mr Midas Featurecast has proved himself to be a leader in his field. From DJing to Producing this guy is a juggernaut tearing down the scene with his impressive catalogue of chart topping releases and his skills on the decks acclaimed world wide.
Eight-piece Afro-Funk juggernaut that seamlessly brings together all the elements above in an explosive live show that has to be experienced to be believed. Powerful grooves overlain with enticing rhythms, irresistible refrains and precise cuts all providing the perfect soundscape to accompany conscious lyrics ranging from the personal to the political, with a heavy emphasis on party
Less a slavish Afro-Beat copy, more a re-fix with today's influences mixed to a similar recipe, let Afro Cluster move you - it's all we're after!
Powercut is one part of Bristol based DJ/promoter collective Funk From The Trunk, most known for his party rocking DJ sets and break-heavy mixes. Powercut has also been resident at a number of Bristol based club-nights over the years and had played festivals across the UK and Europe.
Graham Acidic is a producer/DJ from bristol who spreads his talents over many genres, Bristol is no stranger to music and the city has its wealth of talented producers who are pushing the boundaries of genres that are rapidly developing in all sorts of directions. Graham Acidic is firmly pushing his way into the scene with his unique blend of multi genre bass heavy music
Man with a vision, Gearfest festival owner, fish lover and all round fun guy Mr Trout brings the best in glitchy funky fishy beats to open the night and get your night going: A man never to be underestimated!