Evan Francis, Patrick "Pdub" Korte, Marcus Stephens, Scott Thompson, Matt Lucas and the many-splendored and somewhat fictional Billy Mitsakos. Historically: Josh Hari does electronic backflips beneath the razzleberry waterfall. Recently: Danny Grewen, Geoff Brennan, Colin Douglas, Patricio Angulo, Eugene Warren, Kasey Knudsen, Darren Johnston, Garrett Smith and the uncanny Mike Olmos on trumpet.
Influences
rahsaan roland kirk, eric b, roberto roena y su apollo sound, myron walden, roy hargrove and rh factor, autechre, los van van, daedelus, bamboleo, paulito FG, dabrye, clave in general. and last but most, kenny brooks
Sounds Like
take a listen:
ALSO Spaceheater's horns went to KZSU Stanford Radio and improvised a set with Mochipet after drinking some Jameson in the parking lot. We were on the show The Perrenial Philosophy with DJ Cikee.
hear it here:
http://www.perfilo.net/
Spaceheater began as a duo, Bill producing pulsating beats with Evan’s flutes, saxes anc clarinets providing melody and harmony. Their debut release, “The Record”, was a successful 2006 album on Alpha Pup Records that received strong sales and topped charts at independent/college radio stations in North America and Europe, as well as iTunes.
“'The Record' is easily the best album I've heard this year. It's so effortlessly hip, funky, interesting, and fun simultaneously. It's a joy to listen to and a joy to play on the radio."
-Seth Samuels, Jazz Director WOBC FM
Spaceheater’s Blast Furnace is a rhythmically active 6-piece ensemble that presents melodic and tight horns over an organic patchwork of afro-latin and hip hop rhythms. The music is composed and arranged by Evan Francis, a member of the original duo who has made his way performing and recording with a diverse list of musical luminaries: Stevie Wonder, Billy Higgins, Christina Aguilera, Lyrics Born, Dr. Art Davis, Zion I, DJ J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, John Clayton, Mike Keneally and many more. The music on this album is representative of Evan’s background in afro-latin music, especially in the realm of modern Cuban dance music.
As a band, Spaceheater’s Blast Furnace has earned respect and admiration amongst audiences and musicians in and around the bay area, featuring the electronics-laced drumming of Patrick “PDubL” Korte and the deep pocket of Josh Hari on the bass, both talented rhythmists who have backed up artists like Lyrics Born. This album also features the work of young trombonist Garrett Smith, who’s impressive resume includes Prince, Maceo Parker and George Clinton and many more. Spaceheater has been fortunate to have live and in-studio associations with artists like Kneebody, Kev Choice, Daedelus, Abstract Rude and Mochipet.
musicians who play with Spaceheater also play with:
The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra
The Shotgun Wedding Quintet
The Realistic Orchestra
War
Parallel23
Lyrics Born
Brass Mafia
J Boogie and Dubtronic Science
Celia Cruz
Rumbache
Jesus Diaz y su QBA
The Industrial Jazz Group
Michelle Amador and the True Believers
Mikey Dread
Aphrodesia
Mike Keneally Band
Kosmic Renaissance
La Familia Son
Michael Buble
Radioinactive
Umbria
Most SF Jazz Mafia bands
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Spaceheater, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single posted âReleaseâ feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connectedâ¦
Please check out my new album "Feel The Fire" - The Remixes!
Including remixes by Smoove, Lack of Afro, Rephrase, AIFF, Thomas Blondet, Ed Royal, Una Mas Trio, Mash & Munkee, ALVO, Daytoner, The Uptown Felaz, JetTricks and Alan De Lanaire!
EGADZ IS DEAD. One last album, one last tour. "EGADZ IS DEAD" is available now on my profile. My new project will be called NAVA. My next show will be on:
June 19th
@ Thee Parkside
W/ The Present
1600 17th St, SAN FRANCISCO
Cost: $8
Just a reminder to check out Versailles this month on tour. We are traveling to Phoenix 19th (Paisley Violin), Albuquerque 20th at (Black Market Goods), Little Rock the 23rd at (Circa 76), Joplin the 24th at (Blackthorn Pizza and Pub), Austin the 26 at (Elysium), and New Orleans the 27th at (Hi Ho Lounge).
Get the debut CD from TEEH "Ukulele & Me" before it's in stores...
The first 5,000 people to purchase a 1-year FAMily Club membership will receive a FREE limited edition TEEH "Ukulele & Me" collectors CD Digipak. As a FAMily Club member get VIP Access and Meet-n-Greet w/ TEEH on tour & more.
First 100 to sign-up will have their CD autographed by TEEH!!!
Holy Thursday #8 is going to be one of the biggest parties yet!! Mochipet's MASTER P ON ATARI CD RELEASE PARTY with Mophono and Nasty Nasty. If you haven't made it out yet, now's the time.
