Tribe.net. Local Connections Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/c2b6b8ae-4e8d-45f4-90db-2a264bb6c7bf 2008-10-06T18:15:30Z 2008-10-01T16:16:58Z

<div>Although the poster says downtempo, and I will play a downtempo set, that will morph into a decidedly not downtempo set as the evening progresses. I believe I'll be starting later in the evening around 9ish. However, I will try to enforce my own only Japanese rule for the length of the evening.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-10-01T16:16:58Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/e17a994c-3722-474b-895d-8dd85119aa30 2008-10-03T15:45:58Z 2008-10-03T15:45:58Z

<div>I'm going to miss this because I'll be playing a gig at a SF Love Fest after party. But if you're in town, I highly recommend it, if you're into the sort of things listed below. <br/> <br/>KAL - Rom Sound &amp; Fury - US Tour <br/>Romani (Gypsy) band from Belgrade, Serbia <br/> <br/>Saturday, Oct. 4th <br/>Euphoria Studios, 1235 SE Division, Portland, Oregon <br/> <br/>Doors open at 8pm. Show at 8:30. All ages. <br/>Dance workshop between sets taught by Sani Rafati of Voice of Roma <br/>Tickets: $10 at the door. <br/> <br/>Kal are a young band, rock'n'roll in attitude, fuelled on dance beats and rooted in the Balkan blues. In their wit, imagination, ability to throw disparate sounds together and refusal to play by "folkloric" rules Kal mark themselves as both part of Balkan Gypsy tradition and 21st Century Roma cultural activists. The identity Kal carry forward is racially proud yet ethnically inclusive, forward looking while embracing the treasure of the last thousand years of lungo drom (long road), a culture determined to operate as equals in the ever evolving Nu-Europe we all share. While our post-modern, polyglot times may find employing terms like "commitment" and "mission" unfashionable Kal are a band who aim to make a difference. Kal the word is Romani for "black" were formed by the Ristic brothers, Dushan and Dragan, to confront the prejudices and clichés the Roma face. Dragan, a theatre producer who has set up Romani theatre groups in Budapest and Belgrade, and Dushan, a painter, aimed to use Kal to blend influences from traditional Balkan Gypsy music with the contemporary music they heard whilst living in Belgrade and Budapest. <br/> <br/>For more information visit: <br/>http://www. myspace. com/romakal <br/>http://www. voiceofroma. com/kal/kal. htm <br/> <br/>Tour sponsored by Voice of Roma <br/>www. voiceofroma. com <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-10-03T15:45:58Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/39b4b1b6-ec86-4977-82eb-48306598b63b 2008-09-29T23:27:30Z 2008-09-29T05:15:55Z

<div>I just got back from a crazy and awesome weekend gigging in SF. Aside from blowing the roof off of Amnesia and experiencing the most surreal festival I've encountered playing after the amazing Eric McFadden Trio at Red Marines festival (immigrant Russian ex-US Marines into psytrance throwing an all weekend camp-out festival), Sija and I also made it to Surya Dub at Club Six. They had a pretty stellar line-up that night, aside from their resident DJ crew which is pretty impressive, they also had cutting edge industrial/dub step artist The Bug and rising dancehall star Warrior Queen, plus Rio/NYC based global music superstar Maga Bo. We got to the venue just in time to catch the headliners. Can't say that the mainstage being in the basement was the most awesome place to see the show, but was thrilled overall. Kush Arora was playing some serious dancehall when we got there, then the Bug took the stage and while not quite as abrasive as some of his brutal recordings, definitely drove Sija nuts with his stop start methodology of playing... He kept hitting great super heavy bass grooves, frequently with dancehall over it, the would just grind it to a halt, then start the next track, then do the same thing. I was still digging what he was throwing down fine, but then Warrior Queen came out. Damn, she is one serious bad ass on the mic. Not quite sure how to properly reference it descriptively, but you've likely heard me (if I wasn't in a solely Balkan mode) or Gino Cocino play some tracks with her on them. Here's a sample for you of a few: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aW7NFSGklM <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuEHB_wjKkk&amp;feature=related <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65AYSuMY7TM&amp;feature=related <br/>And this, my favorite dancehall competition video, learn some dance tips..... <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbGbUm3gXw&amp;feature=related <br/> <br/>In any case, the two of them are going to be at Rotture on Tuesday night, so if you like dub step or you like dancehall, or both, do yourself a favor and go and show them some Portland love. <br/>Maga Bo kicked off his set with a string of cumbia tracks, many tied to the Zizek crew that played at Berbati's in early August, then jumped to samba, kuduro, baile funk, and by the time he got around to starting to play tracks off his new album, Sija was depleted and I wasn't far behind her, so we headed out. I haven't hear of any Maga Bo plans to appear in Portland any time soon, but I'll be sure to get out the word should such a thing happen. <br/>K</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-09-29T05:15:55Z Misschief http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/c8c6e082-33d1-4505-9705-8cc2177b2cb9 2008-09-25T22:33:43Z 2008-09-23T03:07:49Z

<div>My high heeled feet almost fell off after Balkan dancing my ass into another time zone this Saturday. <br/> <br/>Nicely done ;()</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 5 replies </div>

Misschief 2008-09-23T03:07:49Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/8363c327-028e-4c31-b4c2-bba0bb9ee632 2008-09-25T16:22:42Z 2008-09-24T21:58:14Z

<div>Fellow world music purveyor and player, the Incredible Kid (Atlas and Andaz nights) highly recommended this latin band on his blog and I couldn't help but spread the word. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/maracavalle <br/> <br/>Unfortunately, I've been feeling a bit ill, and don't plan on going. Likewise I missed the Fishtank Ensemble last night with Chervona, which I imagined was totally great. <br/>Ah well, can't catch them all. I catch up with them someday I hope. <br/>K</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-09-24T21:58:14Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/a0b36b29-0c6d-4df9-9f99-f93f7acd18a9 2008-07-26T06:53:00Z 2008-07-11T09:00:35Z

<div>Clearly the Russians have done a great job of catching up with American culture. The ending in particular clearly illustrates this. <br/>http://www.iheartchaos.com/2008/07/10/morning-music-video-gorbachev-is-a-zombie-killing-barbarian-in-this-russian-metal-video-i-heart-music/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-07-11T09:00:35Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/e2a0426e-8163-44df-8f54-d056eaa53c5e 2008-07-23T09:28:30Z 2008-07-22T06:33:20Z

<div>Heya. <br/>If anybody is reading this, I'm looking for somebody to pick up some CDs at a show I wish I could be at this week. The Zizek Record label out of Argentina is having a tour for their electro cumbia crew that will be performing at Berbati's this Wednesday. Unfortunately, I'll be on the road to Joseph to get things set up for the bestest campout of the summer, Chief Joseph Days. <br/>If anybody goes to this show, would you be able to buy any and all cds that they might be selling? I could even pay up, up front for these purchases. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/zizektour</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-07-22T06:33:20Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/24708777-bf38-4bff-8c83-79fc313b5fe3 2008-07-08T07:37:04Z 2008-07-08T07:37:04Z

<div>Wednesday, 7/9/2008 - For dubstep fans, do not miss Kode9 at Rotture. Head honcho at the UK record label Hyperdub and huge dubstep artist/producer in his own right, I'm stunned to see him making an appearance in Portland. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/kode9 <br/> <br/>Thursday, 7/10/2008 - A fundraiser for the GrooveBomb at the Crown Room. Hydrive and Manoj. Search around tribe for further details, likely under events. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/hydrivepdx <br/> <br/>Friday, 7/11/2008 - Someday Lounge - An afro-funk experience including Sambada and the Bay Area's Sila Funk Experience. I won't be in town, but if I were, I would not miss this show. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/sambada <br/>http://www.myspace.com/afrofunk <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-07-08T07:37:04Z btheb http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/789ef262-45b3-4bcc-b62f-061488422bbc 2008-07-06T02:45:14Z 2008-07-06T02:45:14Z

<div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3_sJa338ms</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

btheb 2008-07-06T02:45:14Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/add7e4b7-44ca-4a19-9211-5dd4ba3b12e8 2008-06-23T09:41:29Z 2008-06-23T09:41:29Z

<div>I'm thrilled that not one, not two, but three of my all time favorite southern rock bands are playing in Portland this coming weekend. In fact all three will be playing together! I can only imagine the mayhem. <br/>We've got the Supersuckers, still going strong 19 years after I saw them play at the COCA in Seattle with Nirvana. Although they're Seattle based, they moved there from Arizona and still clearly wear their Southern fried rock heavy on their sleeves. Fast and furious, many of their songs clocking in at under a minute (although their first album had a track with a 17 minute finale), their onstage posturing and blistering rock attacks have always left me with a huge smile on my face. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/supersuckers <br/>Probably the most white trashiest, confederate flag waving southern rock bands I've ever seen, they've got to be more retarded than Black Oak Arkansas. Their bass player is a totally hot amazon (I think her brother plays for the Toronto Raptors), another guitar goddess, and the lead singer is just plain scary balding long haired rocker moustachioed badass. Their "Pussy Time" video is black and white pics of them mixed with scenes from the beginning of Russ Meye's Faster Pussy Cat Kill Kill for chrissakes. Need I say more? Skoal anyone? <br/>http://www.myspace.com/nashvillepussy <br/>Wrapping it all up, the Rev himself... the Reverend Horton Heat. A master of psychobilly, these guys have been tearing it up for two decades as well. I was stunned to find his signature track Psychobilly Freakout on Guitar Hero, listed as it were some kind of huge hit. Sure, it came out on Sub Pop way back when, but I'd be surprised if more than 50,000 people ever heard that song when it came out. Anyway, he's got some of the finest songs about vices you'll ever hear. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/reverendhortonheat <br/>So time to put on your western or white trash finest and join me in the mayhem. Who's with me?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-06-23T09:41:29Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/052b0541-3b55-4ed0-bea5-4eb61141b71a 2008-06-19T06:33:03Z 2008-06-19T06:33:03Z

<div>Seattle based Kultur Shock is rolling into town this Saturday to play at Doug Fir and I have the pleasure of opening and closing the show. <br/>Balkan punk rock gypsy metal wedding-meets-riot music from Bulgaria, the US, Japan, and Bosnia. Six members, and no two really speak the same language. <br/>Some of you had the pleasure of seeing them open for Gogol at the Crystal a couple springs ago. <br/>Heavy as hell, hearing protection is highly recommended. <br/>BTW my set will bring it heavy as well. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/kulturshock</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-06-19T06:33:03Z Misschief http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/3633c09d-de5e-4687-aba2-52f656f56461 2008-06-19T06:17:19Z 2008-06-16T23:54:23Z

<div>For bringing the magic to our birthday celebration. Kicking it off after Melissa popped out of a cake was happy making in the extreme. Heart you!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Misschief 2008-06-16T23:54:23Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/33eeb3e1-08fe-4131-bdab-2cd0a5ccf10b 2008-06-14T21:18:43Z 2008-06-14T21:18:43Z

<div>I saw a couple of you out there, and there was no shortage of people at the show but I really wish I had promoted this more. Tod A from New York hardcore band Cop Shoot Cop left a major label record deal to wander the world with a broken heart and came back with a world of influences for his new sounds. His new band Firewater has guest appearances on it's albums from a who's who of early 90's hard-core band members (like Laughing Hyenas, Jesus Lizard, Skeleton Key), oddcentric musicians (They Might Be Giants, Soul Coughing) and members from the new wave of global beat sounds (Gogol Bordello, Balkan Beatbox). <br/>Hanging out a bit backstage with the band, I talked a bit with a Sikh, Johnny Kalsi, who was a percussionist with the band. He told me he liked what I was playing. I returned the compliment, but apparently he hadn't played on the album that just came out. Something about him seemed to make me think he had to be involved in other projects. <br/>Tod A offered to dump a whole bunch of tracks down for me, but not having a memory stick we tried burning them onto a cd. Sadly it didn't take when I got home. If I'm lucky, I may get him to try again as there was a ton of great mediteranean and african music in the mix. <br/>The show itself was high energy and awesome, really a great great show. The female trombone player wasn't only cute, but shredded and Johnny just killed on the dhol as well as all the other percussion he was working. <br/>I had tried to fit the mood of the night DJing a lot of music that would fit in, playing bands like Dvotchka, Calexico, Hazmat Modine and even local darlings Chervona, and it all seemed to work out pretty well. It's always a good sign when you have a half dozen people come up through the night to ask what your playing. <br/>After packing up my gear, Anjali and the Kid were talking to Johnny. It was at that point that it was revealed that he was not only in Dohl Foundation, he was Dhol Foundation (http://www.myspace.com/thedholfoundation), as well as being in Afro Celt Soundsystem and spending time in Transglobal Underground. Anjali and the Kid had met him before at Basement Bhangra in New York, when Dhol Foundation had played. Funny enough, Johnny took me aside, wanting to give me the last copy he had of his new unrelease CD, thinking A&amp;K were just fans until I explained, that while I'll be sure to get a copy from them, he's going to get more miles out of them having it since they put on the Portland equivalent of Basement Bhangra. Some discussion came up between all of us about trying to get Dohl Foundation over to the west coast, but with 14 members, that would definitely be a financial and logistical challenge. Time to start looking for sponsorship. <br/>Afterwards, I just hung out with the rest of the band upstairs. With members from Switzerland, France, and England and elsewhere I didn't even catch, Tod has definitely assembled a band with excellent international flavor. <br/>Do yourself a favor and check em out. <br/> http://www.myspace.com/realfirewater</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-06-14T21:18:43Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/18129aa4-6f91-4201-8eeb-e4d3171584f3 2008-06-14T20:36:46Z 2008-06-14T20:36:46Z

<div>Anjali and the Incredible Kid are bringing the global heat again tonight with Atlas which will include a special appearance from a member of Mexico's greatest hip hop band ever, Control Machete. Toy Selectah will be dropping Mexican Hip-Hop/Cumbia and I can only imagine what else. Should be an awesome night. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/toyselectahdj <br/>Don't miss it! (as always, sorry about the short notice)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-06-14T20:36:46Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/125350c1-f3ff-475b-97e1-a5c368a61f57 2008-05-20T07:17:56Z 2008-05-08T08:22:35Z

<div>Haven't heard of Dizzee Rascal? Haven't heard of one of the leaders in the UK Grime movement? A huge star in the UK, his MySpace page has nearly 93,000 friends.... Expect amazing double time rapping with an East End patois..... I can't believe I'm going to be able to see him at Berbati's.... <br/>http://www.myspace.com/dizzeerascal <br/> <br/>Check it!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-05-08T08:22:35Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/8ea5e983-7854-4cdd-a9b0-2706e72cc882 2008-05-08T08:14:38Z 2008-05-08T08:14:38Z

<div>Now the WWeek band of the year, there's a free show on Saturday, May 10th at Berbatis. You've heard me gush about them, now you can see them for free!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-05-08T08:14:38Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/09cca995-2997-441d-b52c-7ad55faa14aa 2008-05-08T08:13:31Z 2008-05-08T08:13:31Z

<div>Thursday, May 8th - Ocelli video release party at the Crown Room. <br/>In conjunction with the season, Ocelli will soon release its highly anticipated music video “Twisting Twirling” along with some of Portland's finest musicians and artists... <br/> <br/>This music video was composed by a Cast and Crew of more than 40 artists from Portland and San Francisco. <br/> <br/>Music Video and Music by... <br/>*Ocelli (Lance Grider and kin): www.myspace.com/ocelli <br/> <br/>Headlined by... <br/>*Salvaged Romance (Matty Voth's band): www.silversaturnmusic.com <br/> <br/>More music by... <br/>*Global Ruckus (Kurt): www.myspace.com/kurtruckus <br/>*Y La Bamba (Elayna): www.myspace.com/ylabamba <br/>*Video projections by Studio Seven <br/> <br/>Mark your calendars… <br/> <br/>Date: May 9th <br/>Time: 9 pm <br/>$10 <br/> <br/>at The Crown Room <br/>Address: 205 NW 4th - Portland <br/>(this venue is new, cozy and very nice!) <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-05-08T08:13:31Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/a7e5038d-180f-4c00-bbfb-c3da1fb9dbd2 2008-04-30T23:17:40Z 2008-04-30T23:17:40Z

<div>Tonight at the Wonder, Devotchka is playing. A sort of gypsy/mariachi/eastern euro feel.... don't expect the crazy live performance of Gogol, but the music is great. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/devotchkamusic <br/> <br/>Friday - May 2nd - East Meets West (this was amazing last year!) <br/>A dark tribal belly dance convergence at Mt Tabor Legacy. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/eastmeetswestpdx <br/>Serpentine presents... <br/>EAST:MEETS:WEST 2008 <br/>Our 5th Annual Dark Bellydance Showcase <br/>5/2/08 <br/>Details ------ <br/>Please join us Friday, May 2nd, at Mt. Tabor Legacy, 4811 SE Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon. $15, 21+ <br/>DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 PM <br/>Opening Ritual is at 9:00 PM <br/>EVENT LASTS UNTIL 2:00 AM <br/> <br/>Epic dance performances by: <br/>Gemini Project(OR) <br/>Znama(OR) <br/>Jane Archer(OR) <br/>Vorona(NY) <br/>Pony(OH) <br/>Mavi(DC) <br/>BellaNoir(OR) <br/>Gypsy Caravan(OR) <br/>Twilight Maqsuum(WA) <br/>Deb(Raven) formally of Ultra Gypsy(CA) <br/>Serpentine(OR) <br/>Carmella(OR) <br/> <br/>This year we have most excellent vendors: <br/>Black Lotus Clothing(CA) <br/>Dark Fusion Boutique(OR) <br/>Lilium Creatura(OR) <br/>Kim Sakkara(OR) <br/>Lulu's Coco(OR) <br/>Siren Star(OR) <br/> <br/>Musical guest: <br/>Azphodel(OR) <br/> <br/>After the performances, we will have a dance party with: <br/>DJ Layla <br/>DJ Ruckus <br/> <br/>Our MC: <br/>Noah Mickens <br/> <br/>Expect to also see surprise performances and much, much mischief. <br/> <br/>Doors at 8pm, be there on time for the opening ritual and wear your favorite costume.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-04-30T23:17:40Z zilla_sake_house http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/3b09bf02-da6a-4a09-8fe0-b4da9bbb09f8 2008-04-30T23:07:38Z 2008-04-25T19:27:55Z

<div>...and a tribe, and tribe membership, and a monthly newsletter. <br/> <br/>Hook it up! <br/> <br/>Zilla on tribe: <br/>http://people.tribe.net/zilla_sake_house <br/> <br/>Zilla's tribe: <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/zillasake <br/> <br/>Newsletter sign-up: <br/>http://list-manage.com/subscribe.phtml?id=2b0d5356ee <br/> <br/>Zillasake.com: <br/>http://zillasake.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

zilla_sake_house 2008-04-25T19:27:55Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/6c9c71d7-4955-443f-b14b-f5e142b859a4 2008-04-12T22:35:24Z 2008-04-12T22:35:24Z

<div>Back in 1996, while I was trying to get my Portland band compilation together for release on Ruckus Records (to include Pink Martini, Dandy Warhols, King Black Acid and lots of hot local bands that you've likely never heard of (Atoms, Transparent Things, Swoon23, Maroons, Vehicle, Sissyface, Svelt... etc..), I was sweetly given a tape from two 14 year old high school girls of some songs they did together. One of the girls was the sister of a guy that worked with my girlfriend at the time. It was totally great. Labeled the Lemon Angels, the Shelly and Lenao plucked out simple guitar lines while they sung beautiful harmonies, singing both originals and obscure old covers (I think one was originally by Marlene Dietrich). Although I had just started working for Oracle and was flying across the country to work every week, I was determined to put something out by them. I enlisted my friend Tony Barry and his four track recorder and over a few weekends we recorded them in my and his living room. They changed their name several times, including Harvey and the Girls and settled on Bodadoy. Unfortunately, my life became too complex with a 16 month gig in southern Kentucky and I never could get it together to put out the release. If Ruckus Records ever puts anything else out, that would be the first thing on the list. <br/>In any case, Shelley Short kept singing and playing and is putting out her third release on Sunday night, headlining a show at the Someday Lounge. I'm happy to see her pursuing her obvious talent and proud to say it was so obvious way back when. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/shelleyshort <br/>Maybe see you there. I'm finally going to give her a copy of the cd I never put out for her and Lena those many years ago.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-04-12T22:35:24Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/081205b2-12c9-4fee-89e8-7af4f7b866af 2008-04-12T22:15:20Z 2008-04-12T22:15:20Z

<div>I caught these guys for the fifth time last night, playing with the Portland Cello Project. If you haven't heard of them or haven't seen them, I can't recommend them highly enough. They have an old timey feel to them, sort of in the vein of the O' Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. When they've got their full line up, which can include trumpet, banjo, mandolin and well placed friends in the audience to help instigate a call and response, it's hard not to get swept away in it all. Especially when they start handing out various percussive instruments to audience members so they can join in. They come along way since I saw them at a packed show at Valentine's (tiny coffee house across from Berbati's), having played shows at the Crystal and headlining last nights sold out effort at the Alladin. I had hoped to snag them for the M4 after party a year ago, but it didn't pan out. When I get my monthly theme nights together, they're on my list as a band to book for Old Time Americana Hot Night. Hopefully they haven't got too big by then. <br/>Anyway, if you see that they're playing somewhere, do yourself a favor and check them out. Next local show looks like it's May 17th at the Alladin before they head-out on their next American tour. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/thebuildersandthebucthers &amp;lt;- bucthers not a typo for web address.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-04-12T22:15:20Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/4ca5bba3-147f-48a2-8bad-91a64c343ad2 2008-04-10T16:23:10Z 2008-04-10T16:23:10Z

<div>Local Balkan brass band Krebsic Orkestar of Tengo Berretin and fabulous belly dance troupe Gypsy Caravan as well as mysel will be performing at the Doug Fir Lounge as part of the Balkan Fusion Project..... <br/> <br/>Here's details from Alex Krebsic... Hope to see you there..... <br/>Hello Krebsic Orkestar fans! <br/> Big news! We have been collaborating with virtuouso Bulgarian-born accordionist Milen Slavov (www.milenslavov.info) on a show called "The Balkan Fusion Project" (www.balkanfusionproject.com -- there are audio and video clips there). The rehearsals for the last four months with Milen just for this show have been going great. Imagine, the rhythm, low brass and infectious melody lines of the Krebsic Orkestar, fused with the world class talent of Milen. Half of the show will also feature original compositions by Milen, which I have to say really rock. <br/> The premiere of the show will be on Thursday, April 10th at the Doug Fir Lounge (830 E. Burnside). The show starts at 9pm with Gypsy Caravan (the bellydance troupe) and then we go on around 9:45pm followed by great DJed music by DJ Global Ruckus. Tickets are available through www.ticketswest.com It's $10 and the venue is 21+ <br/> If you can only make one show this year, this is the one -- I guarantee you will have a great time! Be sure to bring friends and family and yell out "Zhiveli trubachi!" ("Cheers, brass musicians!") to us onstage :-) <br/> <br/>Zhiveli trubaci! <br/>Alex Krebs <br/>www.gypsybrass.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-04-10T16:23:10Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/d8307df5-08d0-46f7-89b8-e13aa0171a62 2008-03-08T15:47:37Z 2008-03-08T15:47:37Z

<div>For the opening of the art show - Alphabet Soup: Labeling, Identity, Stigma, Pride @ Woolley At Wonder (underneath the Wonder Ballroom - 128 NE Russell St) <br/> <br/>GlobalRuckus, Flying J and another DJ who's name I can't recall will be playing the show opening into a follow-on dance party. 5pm-late. <br/> <br/>Come check out a diverse group show exploring the external and internal dimensions of the sexual labels G,L,B,T,Q,I,A,SGL,2S and more..... <br/> <br/>and.... get your groove on! <br/>No cover.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-03-08T15:47:37Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/20a18c16-8963-4710-b3e4-c6fe80a8d514 2008-02-29T19:39:16Z 2008-02-23T08:48:08Z

<div>Just taking the pulse of this idea. <br/>You'll already have a chance to see them on March 3rd with M4MB at the Crystal. Were you to have the option of Groove Bombing it down to Eugene from Portland to catch a second night of Balkan Beat Box, quite possibly with the band or at least some of them, on the bus, and at least my East coast alter-ego world party DJ, Joro Boro, would you be interested. If it makes economic. <br/>If you were to be interested, aside from show ticket prices, what would you be willing to kick in to the bus for this continuation of BBB (and my birthday) festivities? <br/>Ideally (for me, probably not for Andy), we'd be back that night, as so many of us have to work the next day. However, I'm not certain of the feasibility of such details as of yet. This poll should help determine how this all might look. <br/>K </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-02-23T08:48:08Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/4d38eca3-67e1-4e24-9ec9-060aee81baae 2008-02-29T19:38:18Z 2008-02-23T08:51:06Z

<div>If you're looking to get your bhangra/bollywood/desi dance on, then don't forget Andaz tonight (Sat. 23rd) at the Fez. Anajali and the Incredible Kid have been bringing it for 7 years now. Amazing.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-02-23T08:51:06Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/4a72daa5-8d69-4785-bde6-484e8dc30b02 2008-02-05T16:59:58Z 2008-02-05T07:46:59Z

<div>For those of you that missed my set on Saturday, or even those of you that caught it, I'll be playing again for Mardi Gras at the Crown Room tomorrow night. I won't be fully locked into mardi gras/carnaval music, but you'll definitely get plenty. I'm playing early though, 7-10ish. <br/>Best <br/>Kurt</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-02-05T07:46:59Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/11444e1c-ee9c-4a46-bde0-dd2360e71635 2008-02-05T00:26:14Z 2008-01-29T08:08:47Z

<div>I don't see that much getting me too worked up about February, but holy crap March is off the hook! <br/>Just thought I'd bring your attentions to what an amazing month March is shaping up to be for music with an international flavour. <br/>March 3rd - March Fourth and Balkan Beatbox and Joro Boro (and myself) - Crystal Ballroom. <br/> http://myspace.com/balkanbeatbox <br/> http://myspace.com/joroboro <br/> http://myspace.com/marchfourthmarchingband <br/>March 4th - Balkan Beatbox in Eugene (might be worth a roadtrip). <br/> <br/>March 15th - Gogol Bordello - Roseland Theater (If you've never seen them, DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW). <br/> http://myspace.com/gogolbordello (trying to wrangle the afterparty. Stay tuned.) <br/> <br/>March 20th - Boredoms - Crystal Ballroom <br/>Monsters of psychedelic noise rock from Japan. The music can be extremely abrasive, or at least it was circa '93, but a fantastic live show for sure. It sounds like their heading new directions musically. Hard to believe the demon possessed band members leaping and yowling about the stage were from Japan considering how most of the culture carries itself. <br/> http://myspace.com/boredoms <br/> <br/>March 21st - Dengue Fever - Holocene <br/>A Cambodian Pop Rock Psychedelic dance party. Groove 70's era psychadelia with a farfisa organ channeled fronted by one of Cambodia's top singers. Khmer songs definitely have a very different sound. Mostly poppy/peppy songs, the dreamy Sleepwalking on the Mekong which can be heard on their MySpace page just takes me out of my head every time I hear it. Fun and unique, definitely worth checking out. <br/> http://myspace.com/denguefevermusic <br/> <br/>March 23rd - Circus Contraption and Orkestar Zirkonium and Batty's Hippodrome. <br/>Orkestar Zirkonium is a balkan brass band from Seattle. I may be on this bill, still figuring it out. <br/>There's a brass band from Oakland coming up around then too that Vagabond wants to do a show with which I may also be on the bill with. Possibly the same night. I'd love to see them merge into one big Eastern Euro gig, but well we'll see. <br/>Ah sweet confusion. <br/> <br/>??? End of March - Golem - location unknown - rumor has it the hottst klezmer band in the U. S. of A is coming back to Portland. Their last show burned down the Doug Fir. HOT!!! <br/>More details to follow.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 4 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-29T08:08:47Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/eae4748d-f195-4394-a923-6b088ac2944f 2008-02-04T19:13:02Z 2008-01-18T04:19:00Z

<div>This Friday the 18th, at Doug Fir, multi kulti gypsy punk/metal band Kultur Shock, local immigrant Russian rock band MiRuMir and Atlas International Heat DJ Anjali will bring us a global music melting pot. <br/> <br/>Kultur Shock is based out of Seattle and has members from Bulgaria, Japan, Bosnia, Croatia and the USofA. They've toured with Gogol Bordello and have a similar sound on the punk side of things, but with a heavier harder edge. <br/>http://myspace.com/kulturshock <br/> <br/>MiRuMir are at the forefront of Portland's Russian immigrant rock scene and will be featuring an extra full line up with all the members of Chervona that night. <br/>http://myspace.com/mirumir <br/> <br/>DJ Anjali along with the Incredible Kid and E3 have been hosting the Indian sub-continent oriented Andaz for over five years at the Fez and Atlas International Heat at Holocene. A compatriot in the international dance music scene, it will be interesting to see what she pulls out for this show. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/djanjali <br/> <br/>Hope to see you there. <br/>Kurt <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 6 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-18T04:19:00Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/c47f7a03-ad67-4d7e-9e35-a633f80a0c6b 2008-02-02T18:59:31Z 2008-01-22T07:02:09Z

<div>So, I'm about to start the process of figuring out a European tour. More details on that later. <br/>I'm also, in conjunction with that, going to try to plan my trip to coincide with the Guca Festival in Guca, Serbia (population 3000). The Guca Festival is a meeting of all the top gypsy brass bands in the various parts of former Yugoslavia and sometimes elsewhere, to compete for the top prize of Golden Trumpet. Attendance tops out over 300,000. Winners of the prize get booked for the most gypsy weddings the following year. I've been wanting to go to this for years and this may potentially be the year for it to happen. Some of you have also expressed interest in attending as well. <br/>The event is from August 6th until August 10th. <br/>If reservations are made early enough, you can be picked up in Belgrade and housed in someone's house in Guca itself. <br/>The main website is here: http://www.guca.co.yu/ <br/>You can also read about the event from the perspective of the New York Times from my site I put up ages ago, while dreaming of attendance. <br/>http://ruckusworld.net/guca/ <br/> <br/>My European tour would start at Guca, then meander through Europe for another week and a half or so. I've got leads in Brussels, Paris, London, Vienna and Berlin and a guarantee in Geneva. <br/>Hopefully I'll be seeing some of you abroad. <br/>K</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 4 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-22T07:02:09Z mirthandfrivolity http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/f6a5b111-9830-419f-9179-6038913c490d 2008-01-25T18:18:32Z 2008-01-23T06:35:13Z

<div>i totally saw you drinking a beer. it was weird.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 11 replies </div>

mirthandfrivolity 2008-01-23T06:35:13Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/6cbe23a1-346a-44f3-a641-f2b57865eeb2 2008-01-22T06:44:29Z 2008-01-22T06:44:29Z

<div>Friday 25th - Local Russian gypsy swing band Chervona (10-12) and GlobalRuckus (12-2) (awesome flier K8) @ The Crown Room. Free!!!! <br/>Saturday 26th - Hippodrome after party at Branx 10 or later.... <br/>Friday -Feb. 1 - Launchpad Gallery - Love Show - Songs of international love. Opening at 6pm. <br/>Saturday - Feb. 2nd - Night of a Thousand Masks - Mardi Gras event at the Fez with Ravi and Solovox. Opening at 9pm. Don't miss the bezerkin Black Rock Boutique performance at 10:15.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-22T06:44:29Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/58ac2175-0612-46f1-98a0-9d9cc2c96a47 2008-01-18T11:46:58Z 2008-01-13T04:38:13Z

<div>Good to see so many familiar faces at Crown Room last night for the last minute gig. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kurt 2008-01-13T04:38:13Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/f2cfe778-829a-499b-af3f-473dff9b8fe6 2008-01-11T16:45:29Z 2008-01-11T16:45:29Z

<div>Two of my favorite NYC DJs on the downtempo tip are going to be in California in the coming weeks. Nickodemus and Zeb The Spy From Cairo will be bringing their extremely chill beats to the following: <br/>Jan 18 2008 10:00P TBA San Diego, California <br/>Jan 19 2008 10:00P TBA Los Angeles, California <br/>Jan 20 2008 9:00P Elbow Room San Francisco, California <br/>Jan 21 2008 9:00P Dub Dynamite San Diego, California <br/>Jan 28 2008 9:00P Silk City Philly, Pennsylvania <br/>Feb 2 2008 10:00P Supper Club San Francisco, California <br/> <br/>Tapping latin, middleastern and balkan styles, to name a few, they've been putting on Turntables on the Hudson events for quite sometime in NYC. Their label Wonderwheel Records has numerous releases by them and other excellent artists like Alphabass. Their seems to be some sort of transition with the label though as I've been waiting for quite some time for the releases I ordered. <br/>Check em out. <br/>http://www.myspace.com/nickodemusnyc <br/>http://www.myspace.com/zebthespyfromcairo <br/>http://www.myspace.com/wonderwheel <br/>http://www.myspace.com/turntablesonthehudson</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-11T16:45:29Z Kurt http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus/thread/e9cc7e98-8a65-4cdf-a0b6-fcce98288101 2008-01-11T07:40:58Z 2008-01-11T07:40:58Z

<div>Thanks for joining my tribe. I hope this provides an excellent forum for interesting musical exploration and discussion. <br/>Next gigs - <br/>January 26th as part of the next Batty's Hippodrome Circus event. After event dance party. <br/>February 2nd - Night of A Thousand Masks, Martis Gras set. I'm opening, so be on time. In particular you won't want to miss the sweet performance being put on around 10:30.... spyboys and flagboys and big chiefs oh my! <br/> <br/>More to come soon. <br/>Kurt</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/globalruckus">GlobalRuckus</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kurt 2008-01-11T07:40:58Z