Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal Tour (one date left - Montreal)

From: Derek Brooks (derek.brooks@home.com)
Date: Tue Mar 13 2001 - 17:31:23 CET

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    Hi,

    This is my first post here but I've been lurking on the list for
    a couple of months. I'm delighted with the resources and the
    quality of the information and discussion that takes place here.
    Fantastic.

    Anyway, on to the purpose of this message. This probably won't
    appeal to the more beat-oriented listeners on the
    list--definitely more on the Jazz end of the spectrum, but
    thoroughly worth checking out.

    I saw Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal at the Comfort Zone in
    Toronto last night (why is it that excellent music ends up in
    such terrible venues here?), and I wanted to mention it to
    anyone in Montreal and let them know they're going to be at The
    Cabaret tonight. If you're a fan of 70s style jazz ala
    Headhunters (with apologies to those who are better at
    classifying music than I) and live music, this is absolutely NOT
    TO BE MISSED!

    The band is led by the unreal Mike Clark on drums (formerly of
    Headhunters) and includes Robert Walters (RW 20th Congress,
    Greyboy All-Stars) on keys, Skerik (Les Claypool's Frog Brigade,
    Critters Buggin') on saxophonics, Charlie Hunter on 8-string
    guitar and DJ Logic on turntables. In my opinion, Logic is a
    source of occasional annoyance, but works very well with the
    band at other moments. The rest of the band was so good it was
    absolutely staggering.

    for more info: www.mikeclarkmusic.com

    This may be a bit OT, but I'll throw it out there for a little
    possible discussion fodder anyway. What do people here think
    of DJs like DJ Logic pushing the limits and really using the
    turntable as an instrument? I'm a huge fan of a good DJ, but
    I'm partial to DJs who spin records, select good tracks, mix
    well. Seems to me that by turning his turntable into an
    instrument to play jazz with, Logic has reached the apex of
    skill with one of the most limiting musical instruments I can
    think of. Is there something I'm missing here?

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    Derek Brooks
    derek.brooks@home.com



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