Ian C is resident
percussionist for legendary night We Love..Space in Ibiza (the
only live musician on the team), worldwide resident for commercial
brand Hed Kandi and is the only British member of Moscow based
Ylotana Project. He is in high demand and performs in clubs at
events and studios around the world.
Ian.C
is still unlike any other percussionist around - he continues
to turn heads with his innovative approach to dance orientated
percussion and performance. Using over 400 sounds + FX live throughout
his mind-blowing electronic percussion sets, he adds a whole
new depth and attitude to the idea of dance music percussion
- he is quite simply changing the rules. To quote Roland Music,
makers of his beloved electronic kit, "Ian C adds a whole
new dimension to music. His touch to a tune is phenomenal!”
Legendary
Ibiza DJ Alfredo on working with Ian C “I never practice
with Ian, never. I listened to him play in El Salon. He is the
first percussionist to not get over the track and disturb the
record. When he has to be silent he is silent. The way he keeps
the beat is like a machine and melody with percussion is something
I have not heard before. He is a humble guy to work with, I am
pleased to know him and work with him."
If that wasn't
as convncing a recommendation as we've ever heard for any artist
let's just consider who else Ian has performed alongside, deep
breath now..Agnelli & Nelson, Big Al, Angel, Chris Anslow,
Arian 911, Jem Atkins, Rachel Auburn, Nigel Benn, Gary Benetton,
Charlotte Birch, Scott Bond , Mike E Bloc, Sister Bliss, Tom
& Jerry Bouthier, Brandon Block, Craig Burger Queen, Chris
& James, Craig Campbell Andy Cleeton, Clara Da Costa aka
Miss Bisto, Jon Carter, Carl Cox, Kid Creme, DJ Defex, Danielle
Davoli, Nigel Dawson, Howard Donald Mr Doris, Mark Doyle, Pete
Doyle, Richard F, Ken Fan, Phil Faversham, Fergie, Lee Fisher,
John '00' Fleming, Lenny Fontana, Seb Fontaine, Emma Frisco,
Full Intention, Funkagenda, Farley Jackmaster Funk, FUBAR, Andy
Galea, Girls On Top, Boy George, AJ Gibson, Paul Gotel, Graham
Gold, Griff Gus Gus, Seamus Haji, Heaven, Steve Harley, Jeremy
Healy, Lovely Helen, Les Hemstock, Paul Hill, John Hollis, Martk
Jarman, Normaan Jay, Dylan Jeffers, John Jones, Judge Jules,
Junior Jack, Paul kershaw, K Klass Daniel Kelly, John Kelly,
Kiddo, Sander Kleinenburg, Danny Krivitt, Chris Lake, Dave Lea,
Lisa Marie Experience, Lisa Lashes, Steve Lawler, Liquid People,
Eddie Lock, Marco Loco, Hattie Lovehearts, Dave Piccioni, Luvdup,
MadJam, Timmy Magic, Andy Manston, Vivienne Markey, John Marsh,
Craig McGivern, Al McKenzie, Mark Moore, Erik Morillo, Luke Neville,
Andy Norman, Andy Passman, Graeme Park, Paul Taylor, Tom Novy,
OnePhatBillie, Guy Ornadel, Ian Ossia, Alex P, Parks & Wilson,
Junior Perez, Pete & Russell, Tall Paul, Lisa Pin-Up Nick
Rafferty, Danny Rampling, Ramsey & Fen, Rhythm Masters, Sandy
Rivera, Rockafellas, Jim Shaft Ryan, Roger Sanchez, Anne Savage,
Dave Seaman, Jon Da Silva, Danny Slade, Patrick Smooth, Sonique,
Soul Avengerz, Soulshaker, Spoony, Ricky Stone, Tomas Suchy,
Tall Paul, Martin Ten Velden, Rob Tisera, Lisa Unique, Maxc Vedo,
Jules Verne, Tony De Vit, Tom Wainwright, Tony Walker, Andy Ward,
Alister Whitehead, Rob Wilder, and Martin Wright ,
Ian C is
also worldwide percusion resident for megabrand Hed Kandi, and
has performed at the following clubs, events and venues Amnesia
Ibiza, Audio Tonic Dubai, AZ-OZ, Back2Mine, Bagleys London, Bambu,
Canal, Clockwork Orange, Charlys Angelz, Club @ Vision, Club
Europa, Club UK London, Clique Coventry University, Crasher,
Crazy Daisys, Crunch, Decadance, DV8, Eden Ibiza, Epping Forest
Cocuntry Club, Escape, Escape Into The Mix, Eternity, Fuel, Foundry,
Freedom, Frisky, Funkt, Galaxy FM Ibiza Live, Gatecrasher, Gifted,
Gold 'N' Delicious, Goodbye Cruel World, Gladrags, Hedonism,
Heritage, high on Life, Honey, Housonic, Hush Hush Ibiza, Hustle
Ibiza groove, Kanya Ibiza, keto Loco,, Kinky Malinki, KissDaFunk,
Klass, Tha Majestic, Mambo Ibiza, Menage A Trois, Ministry of
Sound Tour Colombia, Monkey Beach Tenerife, MTV Tour, Niche,
Ocean Rooms, Ocean Village, Pacha London and Barcelona, Peppermint
Club Dubai, Peruvia, Privilege Ibiza, Pussycat Club , Que Club,
Republica, Retro, Room At The Top, S.L.A.G, Slinky, Soul On Sundays,
Sugar Shack, Talk, Taste, The Temple, Time, Tin Tins, Tongue
In Cheek, Twisted Tokyo, Seven Sins, Swoon, Syndicatre, The World,
UK Midlands, Ultimate Orange, Ultra Vegas, Venom, Vodka Bar Moscow,
We Love Dundays @ Space Ibiza, Wild, Zoo Project.
We probably don't need to tell you any more about Ian C but
we'll let legendary international percussionist Pav have the
last word on the matter....!
Pav,
percussionist for Manumission/Hed Kandi "On a list
of percussionists I would recommend there's Ian C...and that's
about it!" "
A gifted saxophonist
and band leader, Aaron's music harnesses jazz, funk, broken beats,
quirkiness and heaps of soul creating a perfect harmony to accompany
any funky, groovy DJ set, with surprise forays with flute and
windsynth to add contrast.
Recent
successes providing sax for BEVERLEY KNIGHT and headline-grabbing
hedonista AMY WINEHOUSE have lead to TV appearances on LATER
WITH JOOLS HOLLAND, BBC IN CONCERT, and the SHARON OSBORNE SHOW
among many others - indeed for several weeks it was hard not
to see Aaron if you were a UK TV watcher as he appeared every
20 mins on the adverts for Amy's lauded debut album - playing
sax draped across Amy's bed of all places!
Aaron
has a diverse involvment in music and has appeared with NORMAN
JAY, HED KANDI, DAEVID ALLEN, INNER SENSE, THE MO' HORNS, THE
GMWA, LjC, MARK IRATION, and JIMPSTER, and is in regular demand
from artists in New York, London, and Manchester for this mans
amazing talents - travelling as far as Kazahkstan to play.
Never taking the easy
road, always reaching for musical heaven, Liddard is influenced
by unique artists with a diversity of styles such as Jaco Pastorius,
Apex Twin and Sting, as well as sax greats like Cannonball Adderley,
Sonny Rollins, and Kenny Garrett. Aaron has studied with STEVE
COLEMAN, DR CHARLES BEALE, DR SHEILA WHITELEY, and as well as
sessioning the superstars has also featured on various TV &
radio shows and websites including BBC & MTV, even providing
some of the trailer music for cult TV series Doctor Who!
Despite
being a respected and highly trained professional musician in
his own right, there's nothing Aaron Liddard loves better than
to live jam to DJ beats - enriching and exciting with his imaginative
and complementary overlays - a love that has seen him play atthe
trendiest clubs and bars from Moscow to Eastbourne.and Glastonbury
the world's very best festival
Joy Joseph is a musical
artist like no other. An electrifying percussionist, steel pan
player, kit drummer and a hugely talented singer – this
girl has it all.
Joy has made her name
as an in demand live percussionist on the London club scene,
working with a diverse range of DJs including DJ Disciple, Danny
Rampling, Boy George, Booker T, Rap Saunders, and Paul ‘Trouble’
Anderson, lending her considerable energy and charisma as well
as her musical skills to countless club nights, festivals and
parties.including London residences at Soul Fierce, Trade, Fiction
, A: M, Beyond, Later, Drama, Orange, Bootylicious, Bleached,
Dreams, Soul divine, Soulmates, Detox and various private parties.
In recent years Joy has
added to her reputation on the drums by making a huge name for
herself as a vocalist, working with many groups but most notably
alongside Mr Hudson (recently appearing at number 2 on the UK
chart).
Over the past few of
years alone Joy Joseph has worked with the biggest names in the
industry, performing alongside: Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Groove
Armada, Calvin Harris, The Police, Erika Badu, Mika, and many
more. She has toured all the biggest festivals, which have included
Glastonbury, V Festival, the iTunes Festival, T in The Park,
and Lovebox, to name but a few. Alongside this, Joy has had major
success and exposure on TV and radio, appearing numerous times
on BBC Radio (with Zane Lowe, Jo Whiley, Jools Holland, Ras Kwame,
& Dermot O’Leary), and performing on MTV, live at the
MOBO’s, on the Alan Carr Show, The Mercury Sessions, and
so much more.
Joy Joseph made her long-awaited
debut as solo artist with the single ‘Our Love Is Taking
Us Through’ b/w ‘Out Of All The Boys & The Girls’
which came out on FRIZZ in August 2010. The A-side shows off
Joy’s Rocksteady and Lovers’ Rock roots, whilst the
flip is an intoxicating slice of 21st century Psychedelic Soul.
Both are collaborations with her Mr Hudson & The Library
band-mates Raphael Mann and Wilkie Wilkinson, and are the first
taste of her upcoming solo LP
With style and quality
in abundance, whether Joy is behind the drums, a mic, on TV,
or in a club – the experience never fails to excite, amaze,
and enrapture a crowd.
Since relocating to London
at the end of 2005 Carey's feet have hardly touched the tarmac
before being snapped up for bookings at leading venues in the
UK, Ireland and Spain as well as the UK's leading international
dance artist agencies.
Carey's
versatility is a major strength and he can adapt his performance
according to different musical styles. His experience of a variety
of different clubs and events means Carey is an expert judge
of a crowd and he knows how to please. The smooth grooves of
a quality DJ combined with Carey's truly unique trumpet playing
really is a sight and sound to behold. Carey's use of effects
pedals and hand percussion along with his magical trumpet provide
clubbers with the ultimate dance floor high.
Carey
built a reputation as one of the best dance music performers
around in his native Australia. Playing with established names
on the Australian circuit led to requests to support visiting
international artists such as Mark Dynamix, Tim Sheridan and
Smoking Jo. Carey's stock continued to soar and he became a permanent
fixture a the best clubs Oz has to offer.
Eager
for a new challenge and to further his musical career Carey decided
it was time for pastures new. The UK has always been at the forefront
of dance music and club culture and with Carey's unquestionable
talent, work ethic and knowledge of dance music he has already
established himself as an asset to the UK club scene.
Carey
Doolan has WOW!'ed partygoers at the following clubs and events;
Love Leeds Festival - Galaxy Sound Stage Leeds), Trinity Rooms
(Ireland), Kinky Malinki (Marbella, Spain), Garlands (Liverpool),
Home Nightclub (Sydney), PUSH @ The White House (London), E:Motion
@ Flava Bar (Eastbourne), Naked @ Venus (Manchester), Deja Vu
@ The Welly Club (Hull), Love Juice @ Fuel (Sheffield), Funk
Me I'm Famous (London), Kink @ The Arthouse (Sydney), Carwash
@ The Aquarium (London)
How much do we
rate Carey Doolen and his trumpet ? Well lets just say that among
a glittering cast of international dance DJs and artists performing
at our Agency Directors amazing costume wedding ball in 2010,
Carey was the tvery top name on the wanted list!
Stuie
Ellerton was born into a musical family playing percussion and
receiving formal training from age 4 and becoming the youngest
drummer to gain an honours pass at Grade 8 exam at age 12, a
diploma in teaching light music in 1988 from where he became
the youngest ever tutor of drums and percussion and very soon
was in demand not only for teaching posts across the NE of England
but also for bands, orchestras and jam sessions.
Nowadays
Stuie travels the world as a solo percussionist under his real
name and his dance musioc session moniker Flyboy, playing in
clubs and hotels with some of the worlds biggest named DJ's such
as…Dave Seaman, Stazia (France's No 1 female DJ), Jim Labisko
(Ministry of Sound), Said Mrad (Lebanese DJ), and many more at
various venues including MIX Superclub @ The Grand Hyatt Dubai,
Club 2K in the North of England and Club Wicked in London where
his amazing energetic performances have drawn regular crowds
and the admiration of guest DJ's and artists.
This
is a fairly recent manifestation of his extensive talents - Flyboy
has previously played with the renowned Durham Youth Jazz Orchestra,
which took him the far corners of the world performing big band
jazz for radio stations, TV stations and world jazz festivals
such as The Edinburgh Jazz Festival, where he won the Best Drummer
Award.
In
1995 he joined the world acclaimed "Ever Ready Brass Band"
as principal percussionist and performed at the Royal Albert
Hall for the next 6 years at the National Brass Band Finals having
won the regional finals 6 years in a row. In 1995 Stuie travelled
to New York to perform at the Brooklyn School of Performing Arts
("FAME") for 5 weeks.
As
well as his dance music escapades Flyboy is a key feature of
the " The Dark Blues" which have performed live on
TV on many high profile occasions at swanky venues such as The
Savoy, The Dorchester, The Grosvenor House Hotel, The Ritz, Claridges
Hotel, and many more stately homes and castles and has recently
completed his 4th solo album. He is also director of his own
school of music in the North of the UK called The Northern School
of Contemporary Music, which houses "The Drum Academy"
and "The Percussion Academy" and for the past two years
has also been teaching at the world acclaimed "DRUMTECH"
Percussion College in London as senior percussion Tutor and is
currently signed to MAPEX drums and SABIAN cymbals running numerous
masterclasses and drum clinics for both companies worldwide.
Now that's what we call a cool teacher!
Claire is one
of the leading nu-breed of talented female saxophonists. Classically
trained on the clarinet from ge 6 and winnerof a predigious place
in the famed National Youth Orchestra at 14, she broadened her
horizons to embrace not only the a whole spectrum of music from
electronica to jazz abut the saxophone too.
Cutting her
jazz teeth with the Sussex Jazz Orchestra, and playing alongside
some of the UKs most experienced jazz musicians lead helped Claire
achieve a degree in Jazz performance at university. Her eclectic
taste in music brings depth and width to her performance style
- whether soul, jazz, dance, house, reggae and funk and of course
live jam with dance DJs and rehearsed numbers with bands, with
an intuitive ability to capture aand 'work' the crowd from the
stage and freestyling on the dance floor a- a versatility to
enjoy and maximise the performance through whatever musical situation
she is involved with
Her advanced
technical ability.has placed Claire in high demand, and though
still in the first light of a sparkling career the word is out
that Claire Ellis can shine with the best in the business. Highlights
so far include playing for MTV touring the UK (O2 Academys) supporting
the King Blues, touing Germany with reggae band NAME, performing
at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, touring Wales with NAME a 10
piece live drum'n'bass band, supporting De la Soul, The Beat,
Bad Manners, The Specials, and jamming with top female DJ Miss
Behavin', infamous imposter DJ Fat Boy Tim and many others as
well as numerous studio session work.
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