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SKERDIO

SKERDIO Radio

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  • Location SAN FRANCISCO, California, US

    Profile Views: 7622

    Last Login: 2/2/2011

    Member Since 2/21/2010

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Skerdio, a brand new duo featuring saxophonist Skerik (Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Les Claypool) and lyricist RADIOACTIVE (Beatbox Master Positive Rapper formerly of Michael Franti & Spearhead). Skerik provides on the fly samples in addition to his mysterious saxophone and keyboard sounds. RADIOACTIVE turns it into a party with his own personal style of beatboxing, mic rocking, and freestyling. Sometimes one plus one is infinite. This is one of those times. SKERIK Skerik has toured with: Roger Waters, Fred Wesley, Les Claypool, Critters Buggin, Sadhappy, Beta Popes, Syncopated Taint Septet, Garage a Trois, Stanton Moore, Mike Clark, Headhunters, Robert Walter, Ponga, Wayne Horvitz 4+1 ensemble, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Bobby Previte's Coalition of the Willing, New York Composer's Orchestra, Galactic, Tuatara, Mark Eitzel, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Dead Kenny G's, Black Frames, Maelstrom Trio, Master Musicians of Jajouka. ILLUMINASTI TRIO. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Skerik has performed with: Mad Season, Medeski Martin & Wood, Primus, Shock G, The Coup, PBS, G. Calvin Weston, Josh Roseman, Shazhad Ismaily, Clyde Stubblefield, Kenny Drew Jr. Melvin Gibbs, Stewart Copeland, Sex Mob, Crack Sabbath, John Scofield, Blotallika, Larry Coryell, Screaming Trees, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Johnny Vidocovich, George Porter Jr., Funky Meters, Kenny Wolleson, Benevento/Russo Duo, Charlie Hunter, Earl Harvin Trio, Jon Brion, My Name, Kirk Joseph, Big Sam, R.E.M., Warren Haynes, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, The Word, North Mississippi Allstars, James Singleton, Somo-Somo, Remy Ongala, Freestyle Candela, Bheki Mseleku, Aubrey Oaki, Mino Cinelu, Bob Stewart, Bill Ware, Buckethead, Bernie Worrell, Brain, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ralph Carney, M.I.R.V. Stone Gossard, Lonnie Marshall, DJ Logic, Nels Cline, Jeff Parker, Get it Gurl, Bonnie Raitt, Ruth Brown, Howard Tate, Maxi Priest, Steve Berlin, David Hidalgo, Ani DiFranco, Steve Kimock, Corrosion of Conformity, Hella, DJ Olive, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Ozomatli, Wolves in the Throne Room, Kayo Dot, SUNN O)))), Master Musicians of Bukkake, DJ Riz, Todd Sickafoose, Scott Amendola, Doze Green, Dave Ellis, Yoshida Brothers, Pearl Jam, etc. etc. RADIOACTIVE Originating from out side of Boston in a place called Lynn, Massachusetts, at first going by the name Radio Active RAZT (the Shape Shifting Showcase) this man embodies the essence of Hip-Hop.( Later Shortening his name to Radio Active)He is an emcee, Free styler, beat boxer,Song Writer, Visual Artist of Many Many types, Poet, and B-Boy. He sometimes plays musical instruments like Pan flutes or a Didgeridoo ,as well as incorporates electronic beats with his beatbox and commands active audience participation during his fresh, soulful original live performances. That are located in various Types of Venues, like clubs, House parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Holiday Celebrations, sitting in with some of your Favorite Bands Big and small alike. Festivals, Street Corners, alleyways, even at you roomates Afterparty, Amphitheaters, Coffee shops, Resorts and yes even at the Spa! when you see him perform you will get the picture.The Hardest thing is explaining all the things he has done and is capable of doing with his voice... Innovative to the industry, Radio Active brings hip hop into other genres, a true crossover artist. An electrifying performer, Radio Active has toured extensively the past years throughout first throughout North America with New Orleans band Galactic Sharing the Set Breaks of Phil and Friends Tour with a man named Keller Wiliams, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. As a Former member of the Politically charged musical group Michael Franti & Spearhead to audiences in theaters and festivals upwards of 100,000 people and appearing on national television programs such as David Letterman, Craig Kilborne and on MTV with the critically acclaimed single/video “Rock The Nation.” Along the years,sitting in and or Opening. ( with others and also his Solo Show) he’s shared the stage with artists such as Ani DiFranco, Common, Indigo Girls, KRS-One, String Cheese Incident, Roy Ayers, Talib Kweli, O.A.R., Karl Denson, Ben Harper, Keller Williams, Trey Anastasio, Jeru The Damaja, DJ Apollo, Jonah Sharp and Meshell N’Degeocello, the Motet,Critters Buggin, Mctuff, Crown City Rockers, Lettuce, Soulive, Bassnectar,Rusted Root, Keaton Simons, Trevor Hall, Tyrone Wells, 420 funk Mob with George Clinton, The Broun fellinis with Bernie Warrell, Zap Mama, Les Nubians, Victor Essiet, Wisdom, J-Boogie, kool Kieth, Das EF/X, . For Booking contact gerberragman@yahoo.com ..........Layouts....Comments....Graphics....Gens....

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    Skerik And Radio Active

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