FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


fresco, Massive Selector, and theCulprits are proud to bring you a not-to-be-missed event to kick-off the Fall season in the beautiful Bay Area.

The man, the myth, the legend, Gilles Peterson comes to San Francisco to broadcast GILLES PETERSON BBC SESSIONS LIVE! at the Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street, San Francisco) on Saturday, October 15, 2005. Live performances from r&b/soul artist DWELE (Virgin Records) and LA's ultra-sexy band THE REBIRTH (Kashmere Sound). Not to mention a rare DJ set by Gilles Peterson himself. Don't miss an unforgettable evening showcasing the future of soul music today.







saturday, october 15

fresco, massive selector, and theculprits are proud to present

GILLES PETERSON: THE BBC SESSIONS LIVE!

@ the mezzanine, 444 jessie street in san francisco



starring

GILLES PETERSON (Talkin' Loud, BBC Radio, Worldwide)

DWELE (Virgin Records)

THE REBIRTH (Kajmere Sound)



along with local heroes

Hakobo (fresco)

Kento (fresco)

Proof (Massive Selector)

Tokyo Component (theCulprits)

Eug (Public Release, theCulprits)



Limited pre-sale on sale at:

www.massiveselector.com



More info at:

www.mezzaninesf.com/



check out Gilles Peterson BBC Show:

www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/urba.../index.shtml



ABOUT GILLES PETERSON



The word “DJ” takes on ever broader meaning. At its root, it still boils down to a disk jockey who spins vinyl for a living. But under the DJ rubric are radio DJs, club DJs who beat-match tracks, as well as “turntablists” who scratch. Many DJs are also creators who DJ to supplement their livelihoods and get their tracks out to audiences, while others take on roles as tastemakers, influencing the public through compilations and record labels.



English DJ Gilles Peterson is perhaps the ultimate _expression of the latter style of DJ. From his early days as a club and pirate radio DJ through his more recent incarnations as label boss and BBC radio host, Peterson has shaped tastes through an untiring crusade to spread the side of the dance music spectrum occupied by jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, Latin and house music.



"One of the most important tastemakers in music this decade" according to MIXMAG



"The man, the myth, the legend ... the incredible selections of arguably one of the most influential DJs of our time." - Miles Ahead



for more check out www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/urban/peterson/



ABOUT DWELE



Neo-soul singer/songwriter/producer Dwele grew up on Detroit's west side, listening to soul music from Motown visionaries Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye as well as jazz on the radio. Born Andwele Gardner, he began writing songs at the age of ten, after his father was murdered outside his home, and attended Cody High in Detroit. Dwele spent a year studying music at Wayne State but then opted for an informal education, making music at his home while living in Dearborn and working for AAA. His demo tape, 1998's The Rize, made waves around the Motor City, and he spent time collaborating with Detroit hip-hop group Slum Village and Philadelphia rapper Bahamadia. Signed to Virgin on the strength of his songwriting and performance skills, Dwele released Subject in mid-2003 and cemented his appeal with European audiences (he was a favorite on Gilles Peterson's influential Radio 1 program) with a tour that summer. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide



for more peep www.dwele.net



ABOUT THE REBIRTH



"...a storm of jazzy live action out of LA....solid R&B tinged tracks that remind us of the good old days of The Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai's first albums and the original Giant Step parties...lots of thick, layered vocals mixed with inner city heat."



- URB Magazine



Los Angeles-based septet, The Rebirth, offers its long anticipated release, This Journey In, to fans on Kajmere Sound/KSD Music in spring 2005. In this compelling new 11-track album recorded in the band’s hometown, The Rebirth matches its musical vitality with a gift for lucid poetry and songwriting, creating a rich sound built on an organic blend of new and traditional soul, hip-hop, jazz, and funk. These elements make the group’s music both highly progressive and a throwback to the classic soul bands: Earth, Wind & Fire, Ramp, Pleasure, Rotary Connection, Side Effect and Roy Ayers.



visit therebirthlive.com/



We are proud to have these incredible artists all on one stage for one night. don't miss an unforgettable evening of great live music in san francisco... this one's gonna be really special. Hope see you all there!