This Bits More Like the 'Who I would like to meet' section.
Keith Haring
Tom Robbins
Robert Anton Wilson
Ken Kesey
Aldous Huxley,
more to follow...
Influences
Rob + Steve (Smokescreen),
Pablo (Mangotrasher),
John the Boptist,
Matt Buggins (Acid Rockers)
Derrick Carter,
Dr Funkenstein,
DIY,
Damon Albarn,
Ry Cooder,
JJ Cale,
Nightmares On Wax,
Michael Franti and Spearhead,
Earl Zinger,
Fat Freddy's Drop,
David Byrne,
Jimi Hendrix,
Eric Clapton,
Lee Scratch Perry,
Ini Kamoze,
Bob Andy,
Bob Marley,
Dennis Brown,
Turbulence,
The Freestylers,
Cut Chemist,
DJ Shadow,
Mr Scruff,
Ninja Tune,
Grandmaster Flash
Aphrodite,
LTJ Bukem,
EZ Rollers,
Peshay,
Taskforce,
Groove Corporation,
The Specials,
The Skatalites,
The Police,
Linton Kwesi Johnson,
Theivery Corporation,
Kruder and Dorfmeister,
Parov Stelar,
Freddy Fresh,
The B52's,
The White Stripes,
Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Frank Zappa,
Steve Miller,
Salmonella Dub,
Massive Attack,
King Tubby,
Mad Professor,
Gary Clail,
Dub Sydicate,
On U Sound,
Early 90's Techno,
Free Party Soundsystems everywhere !!
BOOKS + AUTHORS
Villa Incognito, Tom Robbins.
Jitterbug Perfume, Tom Robbins.
Anything by Tom Robbins !
The Handmaids Tale, Margaret Atwood.
George Orwell, Philip K Dick,
Herman Hesse, Aldous Huxley,
Fritjof Capra, James Joyce,
Ken Kesey, Umberto Eco,
Robert Anton Wilson,
Italo Calvino, Milan Kundera,
Gabriela Garcia Marquez,
Angela Carter
SammyString has been playing records for 15 years in and around the party scenes in Wales, Devon and Nottingham. He has managed to play all over the country down the years at numerous other festivals and partys. The highlight of which has been playing on the Other Stage at Glastonbury in front of 20,000 people. Mixing up a fine blend of quality House, Funk Grooves and Breakbeat, Sammy has an ear for a tune and always an eye on the dancefloor.
AY UP sam, hope all is well in the land of mid wales :) cardiff is pretty good ,, although city does my head in a bit i decided hehe ,, i miss the country ! ill probally come home around christmas time. will come visit ya if youre about and not too busy ,, got some new breakbeat tunes up on my page ,, check em out ! ,, peace x
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ay up matey, hows things ? just thought i would remind ya taht were having a house party this saturday if youre not up to much >? i should hopefully be able to make it to youre birthday party if ive got my loan through by then! neways i shall see you sooon !! Peace and respect Tomx
olrite sammy mate ? been upta much ? aghhh im soo gutted to of missed that night of reggae in llani i had to come back to cardiff to do some 3d animation uni work ! how did it go ? i hear that youll be playing with us at the tri valley launch.. cant wait for that its gunna be a nice blend of styles !! neweays, hope youre enjoying the fresh valley air and making the most of it .. Peace and love
heya sam !! hows things ? .. I really love youre new mixes ,cheers for that much appreciated , they take you on a real adventure for sure ,, ill have to make you one sometime of my homegrown productions, im gunna be back in mid wales for a week on 15th might seeya if tehres neting going on ,, take care mate! tom
hello Sam, thanks for the message. All good this side of Gibraltar. Bit wet and cold too.. but too busy practicing our roofing skills to complain :) Looking forward to going back at Christmas. Have to catch up for a drink or two if your around. Much love to Karen and yourself, Em and Fernie p.s. have you seen Zeitgeist? and Zeitgeist the Addendum?
alright sammy m8 im good thanks, glad to here all is well with you! the family are all good cheers. hows your family doing? ye had plans to move to hampshire but still in wales and probably still will be for christmas! have you had any gigs lately? i havent played out for ages im getting withdrawels! do you know of any party's or gigs?
Yeah, how was cuba? I've always wanted to go! What a time to be there as well - two weeks before Castro stepped down!!
Not sure if I'll make it to Llani on friday as I'm moving to London on saturday. I'll be living in Homerton, near Hackney. You ever go to London? Gimme a shout if you do! If I don't see you friday then I might see you at Featherstone on April 26th... are you planning on going?
Happy New Buddy Hope All is good in ya world heres a new house mix to tickel your fancy i have inculded a track list if your care ... enjoy she only short but very sweet .. (46mins) a pormo for a radio station here in NZ
Hi Sam. Word has it that youre the worst backgammon player ever and you couldnt play your way out of a paper bag. Thears a backgamon set hear that sayes youre a poo poo wee wee head, and you can call me Susan if it isnt true.
I would come round and pesent it to you, but ive lost the use of my legs in a freak backgamon accsident, Yea man Thats how hard core I am. Hope to see you soon Dave.
yup we got a lickle system, just a k at the mo, looking to add another k or so of bass asap, let me know of any chances to get it out or if you know anyone with kit for sale pece n luv init