Post by republik on Jan 12, 2007 14:48:58 GMT
Re:Publik presents Inland Knights (Drop Music) Sat Feb 3rd, Waterford, Ireland.
The Inland Knights AKA Laurence Ritchie and Andy Riley met in 1993 through
their involvement with Northern England's early '90s free party scene
In 1998, Ritchie moved to Nottingham and joined the To ka Project studio and
began to put together the drop label whilst producing closely with Riley,
who was already involved with To ka Project,
Inland Knights Volume 1 marked the launch of Drop Music in 1998; an
independent outlet devoted to the production of quality house. The
flourishing label has released material under various mediums, including
EPs, singles and mix CDs. The Drop Music catalogue now has 50 releases to
its credit, and is renowned in the dance music community for the quality and
consistency of its work.
Their blend of jazz and funk, dynamic percussion and vocal hooks has been
instrumental in catapulting the Inland Knights to international popularity.
Their DJ sets are a fusion encompassing most styles of house, from dubby
deep house, disco and garage to four-to-the-floor tech house.
As enthusiastic about DJ'ing as studio production Ritchie and Riley have
maintained a relentless international touring agenda since their
collaboration began. Their schedule has included visits to Australia, New
Zealand and South Africa, in addition to Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey,
Chili,, the U.S.,and Russia as well as all over Europe. Their global jaunts
have included stops at venues ranging from tiny hole-in-the-wall bars and
nightclubs to world-famous, large-scale events including "Amnesia" in Ibiza;
"Dance Valley" in Holland; "Fabric" and "The End" in London; and "Back 2
Basics" in Leeds.
Under the Inland Knights moniker the pair have been fruitful, releasing
tracks on labels such as Ralph Lawson's famed 20:20 Vision imprint,
Panhandle Records, Vista, Siesta, NRK, Double Down and many more. Their
original work has not gone unnoticed by their fellow artists; their tracks
have been licensed to notable compilations such as the "Global Underground"
series and Miguel Migs' "Nite Life" mixes. The duo are rapidly becoming a
very sought-after remix team. Some of their credits include Faithless'
"Mohammed Ali,"
"Creative Spaces," is Inland Knights and Drop Music’s first full-length
album, was released in 2001 to widespread critical praise for its funky jams
and deep, grooving melodies. For the CD version of the album, the pair opted
to create a live mix rather than simply re-releasing the vinyl in another
medium. Resisting the temptation to use a computer to digitally master their
mix, they simply released a live mix with no editing. In early 2005 the pair
released a major compilation on N.R.K called 'Family Duals' which showcased
some of the Knights back-catalouge as well as the cream of the house
community.
Despite their success as producers, and over eight years of releases under
their belts, they refuse to withdraw into the studio and will continue to DJ
and tour extensively. Riley notes they are always looking to balance their
performance and production schedules. "If you start to do too much of one,"
he says, "You start to miss the other."
Joining Inland Knights are two guys who have done the business for Re:Publik
over the last year or so, with some great support slots to the likes of Mark Farina,
Phil Weeks and more, Warren Sauvage and Kenno. Joining the lads is Smurf, who
will be playing his last Waterford gig for some time as he heads away to Oz!..
This should be one party to remember!
Re:Publik present INLAND KNIGHTS plus Warren Sauvage, Kenno + Smurf
Ten, John Street,
Waterford,
Ireland.
Doors 10 pm
Adm 14 euro
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