Author: Burnt Sugar Arkestra

Here in 2014 allow the Burnt Sugar Arkestra to introduce it’s avant funk & roll splinter cell … REBELLUM.

Gripping the sum of  REBELLUM’s parts LIVE demands one apprehends these factions: The  two-part super-fly vocal frontline  of  Mikel Banks & Shelley Nicole;  those ace riddim section companeras, The Buckeye Bass Mack Jared Michael Nickerson & our 主要 Man from Japan on Kick & Snare …  Hiroyuki “Matsu” Matsuura, Valerie June Guitar Hero, Ben Tyree, Bari Sax Goddess for TVOR & Nick Waterhouse ‘Moist’ Paula Henderson, Billy Ocean Tenor Sax Hooksmith V. Jeffery Smith, William Parker Trumpeter of Choice Lewis ‘Flip’ Barnes, Vernon Reid Keyboard Liberator, Leon Gruenbaum.

This very accomplished crew has  playing credits that range from The Roots, Toshi Reagon, Charlie Musselwhite, DJ Logic, Gary Lucas, TV On The Radio, Tamar-kali, Phish, William Parker, Mark Ribot, Lizz Wright, The Holmes Brothers, Lady Kier, Freedy Johnston, Sandra St. Victor, Wadada Leo Smith, David Murray, Debbie Gibson, Joseph Bowie and England’s The The.

ON THE RECORDING a gaggle of Special Guests include Abby Dobson, Micah Gaugh, Kim Hill, Marc Cary, Ronny Drayton, Somi, Satch Hoyt, Courtney Bryan, Vernon Reid, Meah Pace, Andre Lassalle, la Bruha Desi la, Mazz Swift and “The Darknuss Co-Producer, Buddhabug Records’ Luqman Brown.

Let us also give a shout-out to our Master Blaster Master-eur Tom Ruff for Asbury Media … Ya Heard!

File under Grown&SexyAvant-Agit-Pop. The 20 songs on REBELLUM’s debut album “the Darknuss”  on their own label, AvantGroidd Musica/Tru Groidd, burst forth a bloody profusion of exotic trace elements–warped soul harmonies, freedom swing horn play, maggot brained guitar implosions and arkestral loopadelics in the dark.

REBELLUM’s song titles loudly & proudly represent the ranting swoon of their Afro-Futurist insurgency: ”Start Thinking like An Afreakun”, ”The Darknuss”, ”Rock Star Amnesiac”, ”Who’s Loving You Now?”, ”Chains & Water / No Coloureds Allowed”, ”There Is A God (The Singularity)”and ”Young Frankenstank”.

The spirits of Sun Ra, Ron Hardy, Eddie Hazel, Gary Numan and The Emotions are all welcome here.

“The Darknuss” Production Credits:
Produced by Luqman Brown for Buddhabug Records (Harlem N.Y.)
Mastered by Tom Ruff for Asbury Media
Executive Producers: Greg Tate for AvantGroidd Musica & Jared Michael Nickerson for Burnt Sugar Index LLC
Cover Collage by Wangechi Mutu
Photography by Nisha Sondhe
Cover Design by LaRonda Davis
“The Darknuss” can be streamed & downloaded at Bandcamp: www.rebellum.bandcamp.com/
and “The Darknuss” CDs can be purchased at CD Baby:

www.cdbaby.com/cd/rebellumburntsugararkest

tags: Avant Hip Hop & Soul, R&B/Soul, Avant R&B, Avant Funk & Roll,

UPC 888174 896236

REBELLUM Group Photo Credit: Photos by ‘Moist’ Paula Henderson & Shelley Nicole ~ Collage & Tinting by Amy Gail

The Apollo Theater’s James Brown: Get on the Good Foot, a Celebration in Dance is being developed as a major evening-long dance work, which is scheduled to make its world premiere in New York City.  Conceived by acclaimed choreographer/artistic director Otis Sallid, Get on the Good Foot is being designed to shed light on Brown’s enormous worldwide influence and as a fresh perspective on the rich history of the Apollo Theater.  Get on the Good Foot pays tribute to Brown through original dance and a musical score comprised of classic James Brown music and new contemporary compositions.  Through the universal language of dance, Get on the Good Foot pays homage to an American master who influenced the globe with his innovative music and precision choreography.  Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber will perform JB classics at a post-performance dance party after each show for Premium ticket holders. 
Visit this page for details
• Tuesday, October 22nd @ 8:00pm
• Friday, October 25th @ 8:00pm
• Saturday, October 26th @ 8:00pm

James Brown: Get on the Good Foot, a Celebration in Dance ~  post-performance Dance Party with Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber from 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Tickets:
$95 (premium)  (premium ticket includes post-show dance party featuring Burnt Sugar Arkestra)
$55
$45
$35

– In person at the Apollo Theater Box Office,
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
• Weekdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 12 noon – 5 p.m.
• Information: (212) 531-5305

– By phone at 800.745.3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com

Groups of 10 or more: $95 (premium), $46.75, 38.25, $29.75 by phone at 212.531.5355

Apollo Advantage: $38, $31, $24 (purchase two or more Apollo presentations in the 2013-14 season and enjoy 30% discount and exemption from Ticketmaster service charges). Sign up at Apollo Account Manager or call the Apollo Box Office (Apollo Advantage sales only) at 212.531.5305

The Apollo Theater
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY, USA 10027

Burnt Sugar is moist pleased to be a part of Moist Paula’s 50th birthday celebration.
We hope you’ll join us!

A note from the Birthday Goddess:

“Yes friends, it’s finally happening … I’m wrapping up my first semi-century on the planet and of course I’m going to celebrate by doing what I love to do most, playing bari sax all night with my beautiful loved ones in a venue that’s been very special to me for the last 17 years and which is closing its doors at the end of June 2013, Studio BPM NYC at 237 Kent Ave in Williamsburg.  I had my 40th birthday party there and many other birthdays too, so this Saturday will also be part of the Bye bye BPM series.  

Most excitingly, Moisturizer is reforming for this occasion and will kick off the night’s festivities at 9pm; the second set of the night will be by Anderson Henderson White, a new trio of old friends, me, Rev. Vince Anderson & Jim White.  We all go way back. My 3rd set of the night will be with Burnt Sugar and if you’ve never experienced this magical music machine that I’ve been lucky enough to be part of for over 10 years, I’d consider it a birthday present if you would.   And I have a very strong feeling that the jamming will go on late which has always been the tradition at bpm.  

Info is below, and if you like facebook, there’s an invite there:  www.facebook.com/events/488342277922486/

And if you’re on this list, thank you for being part of the first 50 years. I’m very excited about the next 50. “

Mashing the Miles, Steely Dan & Sugar songbooks
with Special Guest:
Brian Jackson (Gil Scott-Heron ) – flute/piano

Saturday, June 8, 2013
Ginny’s Supper Club
310 Lenox Avenue
Harlem N.Y. 10027
212-421-3821
www.ginnyssupperclub.com

$20 ticket (per set) – 21 and over
Doors @ 6pm
1st Set – 7:30pm – buy tickets at Ticketfly
2nd set – 10:00pm – buy tickets at Ticketfly

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber ( Miles/Steely/Sugar edition )

Greg Tate – conduction
Mikel Banks – vocals/conduction
Shelley Nicole – vocals/percussion
Lewis ‘Flip’ Barnes – trumpet
Micah Gaugh – alto sax/vocals
V. Jeffery Smith – tenor sax/vocals
‘Moist’ Paula Henderson – bari sax
André ‘Day Glo’ Lassalle – guitar
Ben Tyree – guitar
Bruce Mack – keyboards/vocals/conduction
Leon Gruenbaum – keyboards
Jared Michael Nickerson – electric bass
Trevor Holder – drums

Tickets purchased online through Ticketfly are for the performance only.
Please call Ginny’s Supper Club at 212-421-3821 if you would also like dinner reservations.
Tickets without a reservation are for standing room only.
The venue cannot offer refunds.

Wander downstairs at the Red Rooster Harlem and you’ll soon pick up the trail of its spirited sister venue. With a hat tipped to Harlem’s Renaissance, Ginny’s Supper Club is a modern reincarnation of the glamorous speakeasies and Harlem nights of the Twenties – an intimate lounge with a warm bourbon glow and an even warmer welcome.

Kindled by the hottest live music, creative cocktails, soulful food, inclusive spirit and Harlem’s vibrant culture, Ginny’s is devoted to hosting nights out with a little bit of magic. And, as its creators chef Marcus Samuelsson and Andrew Chapman will tell you, that means style, culture and genuine down home fun for everyone.

“To reminisce about a place it needs to inspire you on many levels. When you’re captivated about incredible food, fun drinks, inspiring conversation, eclectic company and intoxicating music, you know you’ve had a great night out. Playing host to all those things is what gives Ginny’s its buzz.” Chef Marcus Samuelsson