Shapeshifter (NZ)

Civil Society presents Shapeshifter, one of New Zealand’s most powerful live bands.

Next month, Shapeshifter are geared up to bring their 5 piece live band to Sydney for a warming winter Saturday night party, filled with dub-heavy beats, soul, hip hop and of course drum and bass!! This incredible live set will feature P Digss on vocals and Salmonella Dub’s Tiki behind the mixing desk.

Having recently blown away the headz at London’s legendary Fabric nightclub, shared the stage with Pendulum and Concord Dawn and been busy recording, Shapeshifter are ripe with fresh new sounds from their superb forthcoming album ‘Soulstice’. 
 
Shapeshifter are worlds away from the sterile confines of computers and processors.  They are a powerhouse live act using real musicians and live instruments to create an organic blend of jazz and dub infused drum ‘n’ bass, beats, funk and soul – appearing with such a sterling array of friends, this will make for a very special Sydney show…
 
Joining them on the night will be James De La Cruz (ex Avalanches), Greg Packer (WA), Budspells (live band), Gsan + Dredford and Dazed + Flawlezz with DJ Ryan Lazy.

James De La Cruz is one of the most likeable, humble and unassuming DJs we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.  What does he play you ask?  Well just like the Avalanches, the music comes from everywhere and is spun brilliantly with a twist, with the express aim of killer grin-inducing party with turntablistic panache and flair.

Greg Packer’s upbeat DJ skills have seen him win ‘Best DJ’ awards in his hometown Perth; had Pendulum cite him as a key reason they found drum ‘n’ bass and has made him LTJ Bukem’s DJ support of choice. Over 15 international labels, including Good Looking records, have released his soulful d’n’b tunes - catch him in full flight!!

Local hip hop/soul/dub hybrid Budspells is supporting the night in full live band capacity, alongside the turntable talents of the Gsan + Shapeshifter’s uber drummer Dredford and local hip hop outfit Dazed and Flawless, with DJ Ryan Lazy.

Tour

Sydney

Saturday July 29

The Forum, Fox Studios
Entertainment Quarter (opp the Hordern)
122 Lang Road, Moore Park

Tickets are $30 + bf and available from all Moshtix outlets www.inthemix.com.au, www.moshtix.com.au

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