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SASKWATCH props - bluesfest 2013
Looks like Saskwatch are making them dance up in Byron! Melbourne funk champions spread the message like butter! Make sure you get a taste! Check the review here! 
SASKWATCH announce NEW SINGLE and TOUR
get ready for I GET LONELY, brand new single from Soul Monsters SASKWATCH see the official film clip here.
The actual 7″ is about 4 weeks away, so HOLD TIGHT!
‘I Get Lonely’ is faster and harder than Saskwatch has ever been before. Its clangy guitars and fast-paced drums evoke 60s surf-rock vibes, while the horn section bring the melody, all held together by Nkechi Anele’s gutsy vocals. It’s ambitious and it hits the mark.
The work for Mikey didn’t stop - he and Max Kohane, collectively known as Brain Children liberally applied their talents to Saskwatch’s single, ‘Your Love’ and the result - an ambient remix full of echoing guitars and almost prog-rock drums.
TOUR ANOUNCED
MARCH:
Thursday 7 March - CHERRY BAR, Melbourne
Saturday 9 March - BAYSIDE BEAT, Bunbury
Sunday 10 March - FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE, Fremantle
Thursday 14 March - CHERRY BAR, Melbourne
Tuesday 19 March - MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY, Melbourne (lunchtime)
Thursday 21 March - CHERRY BAR, Melbourne
Saturday 23 March - THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! Festival
Thursday 28 March - CHERRY BAR Melbourne
Saturday 30 March - BLUESFEST, Byron Bay
Sunday 31 March - BLUESFEST, Bryon Bay
APRIL:
Friday 12 April - ALHAMBRA LOUNGE, Brisbane
Saturday 13 April - SOLBAR, Maroochydore
Friday 19 April - PRINCE BANDROOM, Melbourne
Saturday 20 April - THEATRE ROYAL, Castlemaine
Wednesday 24 April - TRANSIT BAR, Canberra
Friday 26 April - GUM BALL FESTIVAL, Hunter Valley
Saturday 27 April - OXFORD ART FACTORY, Sydney
INSTORE PERFORMANCE thurs JAN 10th 4pm
There is another in store planned…..are you ready!?
Its on Thursday January 10. Its celebrating 10 years of Northside……The Soul Of Melbourne VINYL album dropping….Daptone goodness!….and just DANCING!!!
The band that made me start a label, SASKWATCH are going to do a live instore show on a THURSDAY afternoon at 4pm. (one I have been waiting for!!) Then as a show of respect to traveling DAPKIDS we will be having an INSTORE SIGNING, by members of THE MENAHAN STREEET BAND and THE DAP KINGS.
A QUICK THANKS!
it was an awesome day! and thanks to all who turned up and got down! Thanks to Saskwatch and the team Daptone who all did their thing!
The Soul of Melbourne – Available now
Posted by Rex in Fresh stock, Gigs, Live music, News, People, Record of the Month on November 5th, 2012
We are very excited to present the second release from Northside Records, “The Soul of Melbourne”. The official release date is November 9, 2012, however copies of 18-track CD have been fast-tracked to Northside to coincide with RRR Album of the Week! Get yours now.
Check the RRR blurb:
“This extremely impressive compilation is an acknowledgement and celebration of Melbourne’s vibrant and vital soul music community. Presented by two of the city’s leading champions and proponents of all things soulful (Northside Records’ and Triple R’s Chris Gill and The Bamboo’s Lance Ferguson) the eighteen track collection showcases some key local jazz, funk, R&B and modern beat-based outfits. Recent releases from artists such as Chet Faker and Kylie Auldist are highlighted, and featured alongside rare and unreleased songs from The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra and new spiritual jazz group Menagerie.“
That’s right! 18 hand-picked tunes (inc. 4 previously-unreleased exclusives) from the cream of the Melbourne soul scene. Featuring THE BAMBOOS, SASKWATCH, THE CACTUS CHANNEL, KYLIE AULDIST, ELECTRIC EMPIRE, CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES, HIATUS KAIYOTE, AKOLOTL, COOKIN’ ON 3 BURNERS & more. The official website for this record/project will launch on November 9. Stay tuned.
The official “unofficial” release party happens as part of AWME - with a stellar line-up of local artists joining forces with AWME and Northside Records to present what will be once of the most epic nights of Soul and Funk witnessed in Melbourne in recent times. Thursday Nov. 15 at Hi-Fi, Catch The Bamboos, Saskwatch, Electric Empire and more. Full details here. And that’s not all! Friday 16th Nov. sees Deep Street Soul at the Lounge, supported by Sietta and the Northside DJs (Chris Gill Experience, DJ Manchild, Mistarex, & Lewis Can Cut).
“Where’s the vinyl?” I hear you say! It’s coming - delivery of vinyl is expected early December. Vinyl features 12 tracks from the CD – especially all the cuts that have not previously been available on vinyl such as Electric Empire. Vinyl is a strictly limited press. Watch this space for news of its arrival + all Soul of Melbourne related events. We’ve also just sent our second 7″ off to manufacture. A MASSIVE double A-side 45 that is guaranteed to make you shake! More news on that in upcoming posts.
Want more? Tune in GET DOWN on RRR this week to hear Chris Gill dropping heat and chatting with some of the artists from our great new compilation. Chris Gill on RRR
SASKWATCH perform “Two Hearts”
Check em out as the kids rock the track Two Hearts on the balcony of the Prince Bandroom for their internet TV thing. The next show coming up will be the jam at AWME November 15th @ the Hi Fi with the Bamboos and Electric Empire.
SASKWATCH sell out the Corner
thats my boys AND GIRL! This Friday’s album launch at the Corner has SOLD OUT!
If you were thinking of going wait out the front and get scalped OR you could check them out at the next couple of gigs. On Sunday they play up in BALLARAT on Sat afternoon at Karova Lounge and then on Sunday at DAYLESFORD at tThe Palais in the afternoon. Then there is the big show. THe opening night of AWME aat the HIFI Bar. Its with THE BAMBOOS, ELECTRIC EMPIRE and more local goodness. 
Fresh Records Arriving Daily
Northside Records: Label News
Latest release
SASKWATCH "I Get Lonely / Your Love (Brain Children remix)"Saskwatch are taking giant steps now. Forging ahead into a brave new world, their new single has been recorded by Mikey Young (from Eddy Current Supression Ring) and he gives it a tougher sound yet on the vinyl recording (as opposed to the what you'll hear through computers) it is still swimming in big fat bass. The track I Get Lonely is a rolling funk anthem which results in Nkechi dancing and making you get down as well. Hand claps can sound all the way through. All the band get to star in this, with the horns out front and guitar driving it, but yet again its Nkechi who you have to hear. She is getting better with each release. Penned by Liam McGorry he is now known as Melbourne's Quincy Jones. The flip has Saskwatch walking in new territory with an electronic remix by Mikey Young (and Max Crumbs) who form Brain Children. It sounds haunting and spooky yet retains the soul of the song, as they flip octaves on Nkechi's voice. SOUL OF MELBOURNE: OUT NOW!
A diverse selection of Funk, Neo Soul, Northern, Afro and more. 18 hand-picked tunes (inc. 4 previously-unreleased exclusives) from the cream of the Melbourne soul scene. Featuring THE BAMBOOS, SASKWATCH, THE CACTUS CHANNEL, KYLIE AULDIST, ELECTRIC EMPIRE, CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES, HIATUS KAIYOTE & more. Compiled by Chris Gill (Northside Records) and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), this is the first compilation to showcase and expose Melbourne’s thriving modern Soul music scene. 18 TRACK CD & 12 TRACK VINYL (NR002CD / NR002LP) SASKWATCH: LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND – OUT NOW
This week marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship between you and your record store / record label. SASKWATCH "Leave It All Behind", is the first album released on Northside Records. More will be coming out on the label with plans up my sleeve. Look out for a dope local compilation very soon! But first SASKWATCH. Dropping on Friday – drop in to get it. Check the Saskwatch website for more details, show and more.
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