Keisha Hutchins, vocals, songwriter and
Doug Hirlinger, producer, songwriter
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Pete Rock, Pheobe Snow, DJ Premier, Elvin Jones, RZA, Massive Attack, Toru Takemitsu, The Roots, Jazzanova, Bugz in the Attic, Radio Head, Portishead, Sam Cook, Mad Professor, El Producto, Steve Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Bela Bartok, LTJ Bukem, Etta James... that's the initial mind spray - to be continued
Vanishing Peoples of the Earth (VPE) is a duo formed by Keisha Hutchins and Doug Hirlinger. In the winter of 2002-03 VPE gained recognition for their debut CD You Might Be One of Us... on NotNice Records. The music on the CD began taking shape in early 2000 after the two met in New York City where both lived at the time. The music survived various tribulations, none more profound then the death of Keisha's Mother, Sandra Hutchins, six months prior to the projects start. The effects of this event resonate throughout the album. The two moved to Hutchins' hometown of Philadelphia in September 2001 just before the 11th where they later finished the recording. Most of the music was recorded and mixed in various bedrooms until a relationship was formed with engineer Craig White at Philadelphia International Records (Gamble/Huff Studios) where the duo finished up recording and mixing. The material from You Might Be One of Us... draws mostly on the heavy influences of electronic music as well as individual interests with hip-hop, world music, jazz, and 20th century classical music. Nonetheless VPE managed to create an accessible product with a sound capable of popular music status.
Come join us Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM @ Club Risque! All Out Friday Night featuring Dive, Even The Res, and Spy The Thinker - $10 gets you into the show upstairs and the gentleman's club downstairs. For updates check www.myspace.com/risquelive.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR...RIGHT NOW!!! Philly DJ Day Afterparty, September 24th at G Lounge (111 S. 17th Street). The line up is RIDICULOUS everyone from Jazzy Jeff, Cash$, SchoollyD to Aktive, Excel and Sammy Slice. Come out for a night full of eargasms!!!!! Its only $10, but DAMN…it’ll be worth MILLIONS!!!! See ya there.
Extra special thanks go out to the sponsors helping us put on this first annual event: Northbowl, Closet Fever, Fluid Nightclub, The Latest Dish, Swanky Bubbles, Fresh Melt Water, Alfa, Walnut Room Redux, Forrest Hill Event Hall, Team Spook, Mayhem Marketing, Cirac Vodka & Red Bull.
*Limited edition Philly DJ Day t-shirts produced by Fresh Melt Water coming soon*
*no shorts, capris, work boots or hats…but everything else is fair game, jeans, sneaks, tshirts, had to make sure we could rock our gear and still keep it a little classy*
AnOmali & Band Performing LIVE @ Chris' Jazz Cafe 4 Sunset Sessions EVERY Friday @ 5:00-7:00 PM! Hear HOT ORIGINAL Music And A Fresh Take On Some Stuff You Might’ve Heard Before! ;) Guaranteed To NEVER Be Boring + Great Food, Drinks & Energy!
This is a WONDERFUL way to begin your weekend and wind down from a long day at work!!! ;)
WOW!!!! The feedback has been SICK! (Not that I didn’t expect it to be!) Tuesday, July 8th @ Silk City: Doors open at 9, performances shortly thereafter. Join... King Britt, Dozia, Ahmir ?uestlove, Chuck Treece, Little Giant Media, Yameen All World, Montez, Cosmo Baker, Schoolly D, Brendan Bring'em, Joey Blanco, Daniel "Gravy" Thomas, Dub Smith, Sadiki & Mayhem Marketing as we celebrate the birth and passing of our brother Mpozi Mshele Tolbert. Mpozi was THE photographer that changed the way people looked at pictures. His ability to capture true emotion with his lens grew him the respect of many. His untimely passing was shock to all...and on this day we are getting together at SILK CITY to celebrate him. It's a must attend. See ya there!!!
Mischief. Mayhem.Music. Special Edition: "Farewell Nikki Jean" -The Skinny- Nikki Jean, lead singer of Nouveau Riche was featured on "The Cool"- Lupe Fiasco's latest album. She recently got off tour with Lupe and is preparing to go on the Glow in the Dark Tour with Kanye West, Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco & Rihanna. Join Lupe, fans & appreciators alike, as we applaud Nikki Jean performing her "farewell show" with Nouveau Riche, before this massive tour! The show's at The Balcony, (upstairs of The Trocadero: 10th & Arch) Wednesday, April 9th, 9-2am... performing live: Nouveau Riche, TuPace & PattyCrash w/ special invited guest Lupe Fiasco. Doors open at 9. Tix $10.
Come see me this Friday in Phoenixville, PA!! Prepare yourself for the flamenco-influenced grooves of drummer Chuck Staab, the intuitive, beautiful bass playing of Rob Baker, and some genuine expression from me, through lyrics, voice, piano, and guitar. We're playing original acoustic material from 6-8, in an outdoor festival, across from the Iron Hill Brewery. Check www.mainstreetphoenixville.org for the scoop on this event, and the charming town of Phoenixville, PA. Luv, Alexandra Day
my apology.. and yes everything is everything.. in your city this weekend for the black lily festival.. hopes that at some point i'll get to see you guys!
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