PAESANO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

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An epic night of erupting beats plus live drum & bass to really start warming things up for summer in Lake Tahoe.

featuring

KJ SAWKA (Hospital & Violence, Seattle)

Seeing Kevin Sawka on the drums is the only way to believe the hype. He can play the most complex of jungle, drum'n'bass and breakbeats utilizing no loops and no extended samples -only his two hands and two feet.  If you can catch him in the right moment –live, at a show, or in a studio session- you’ll witness him perform each and every 808 bass kick, snare slap, and compressed high hat tick himself, in real-time.

www.myspace.com/kjsawka

THE FLYING SKULLS (Lowpro Lounge SF)

The Flying Skulls is a nu school, crunked-out three piece that plays live improvisational dub-step, breaks, and electro.

www.theflyingskulls.com

SLEEPYHEAD (SF)

www.myspace.com/sleepyheadmusik 

AD/AM (Chip Chop SLT PDX)

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

OPAL ULTRA LOUNGE, MontBleu Casino

55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV (S Tahoe)

www.opallaketahoe.com

$10 advance, $15 door, 21+, 10pm – 3:00am

Tickets available at MontBleu, Tahoe Hemp Co, and www.PaesanoProductions.com

Paesano Productions is proud to present Australian live electronic world beat superstar Ganga Giri for one very special performance in the Northern California Nevada area Friday, May 22 at Opal Ultra Lounge at MontBleu in South Lake Tahoe, NV. Joining Ganga Giri will be Medicine Drum which features Earthdance International founder Chris Dekker on drums and a collaboration of the best of best in electronic music.

Ganga Giri
Ganga Giri mixes red natural elements with fat tribal beats and dirty funky bass lines to create a unique tribal-technological deep earth dance experience. Explosive and pulsating, at times ambient and flowing, the music is a pumping percussive multi-layered experience of complex grooves and raw, deep natural sound. Ganga himself is a rhythmic didgeridoo virtuoso and percussionist-- an inspired music creator who's passion brings people together in celebration of nowness in newness, a modern day corroboree for all!

Representing key elements and inspirations of Australia now, the shows are a modern/primitive multi-cultural celebration, a ‘melting pot’ unifying many musical genres and cultures, bringing audiences world-wide a reflection of today’s multicultural Australia. Ganga Giri's music has been widely & wildly appreciated by music lovers in many countries across the globe including Australia, Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States, igniting audiences in clubs, world music festivals and outdoor dance events. Carving a niche in the DJ dominated world of dance music, Ganga Giri is an energetic, innovative and incredibly live act.

Ganga Giri's full show blends an array of tribal percussion that includes Ganga's uniquely percussive style didj playing, congas, djembe, bougarabou, Nigerian talking drum, mbira and more-- add to this a drizzling of authentic indigenous moves with aboriginal dancers and hold on tight as Ganga Giri sends audiences through the roof.

http://www.gangagiri.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=h9fqOCTGNnk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XYVX697hTbE


Medicine Drum
Fusing the latest cutting edge styles of progressive electronic dance music with foundations of deep tribal rhythms and live vocals, MEDICINE DRUM are recognized as one of the early music pioneers to cross the boundaries of electronica, where organic meets digital. Founded in London in 1994 by percussionist and Earthdance founder Chris Deckker, their music is a rich hybrid of styles and textures. Not quite psy-trance, not quite techno and not quite future-dub, Medicine Drum blend all these styles while interlacing them with driving, earthy tribal percussion and world music influences.

Medicine Drum's sound and style has always been individual and mystical. The band has supported some of the biggest names in dance music including Moby, The Chemical Brothers, The Orb, Juno Reactor and Sound Tribe Sector 9 - and has played all over the world including Japan, Morocco, South Africa, Canada, London, Glastonbury Festival UK, Australia, Israel, Mexico, Europe, and the USA.

Medicine Drum are back with a new all star line up featuring Greg Ellis on drums (Juno Reactor, The Matrix), Rara Avis on electronics, Lisbeth Scott on vocals (Peter Gabriel's "Last Temptation", Narnia) and special guests MC Wisdom and MC Dakini Star (The Goddess Alchemy Project).

Medicine Drum continue to stretch the boundaries of electronica with their dynamic live shows which often include ritual dance theatre and performances by indigenous artists such as Native American drummers, African musicians and dancers. Their cutting edge sound and visually stunning stage presence continues to draw critical acclaim from around the world.

"...Watching them play live today is like a dance through time, a heady slide into the depths of rhythms from the past and a dizzying propulsion into the sounds of the morrow." -- Kary Stewart (Ignite Media London)

Current band line-up:
Percussion - Chris Deckker
Drums and percussion - Greg Ellis
Keyboards and electronics - Rara Avis
Vocals and keyboards - Lisbeth Scott
Special Guest Lyricists:
Wisdom (aka: Tevya Jones)
Dakini Star (from Goddess Alchemy Project)

www.medicinedrum.com www.earthdance.org

Paesano Productions is proud to announce Strings for Industry for one very special performance Friday, May 8^th, 2009 at Opal Ultra Lounge inside MontBleu Resort, S Tahoe. Joining S4I will be Bill Nershi, front man for the legendary String Cheese Incident and opening the show will be raising stars Five Eyed Hand!

Strings for Industry are an all-star band spiraling out of the seething brew that is the music community of Portland, Oregon. Musical legends Darol Anger (violin) and Carlton Jackson (drums), have combined forces with acknowledged monsters Scott Law (gtr) and Tye North (bass) for a musical experience which embraces the length, width and depth of American Music; in the great tradition of groups like The Band and NRBQ, this band covers it all and unites traditions in their original songs and dances.

From the saloons of Telluride to the some of the most sought after venues in America, BILL NERSHI has delighted countless fans as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the String Cheese Incident. A seasoned veteran of flat-picking and a variety of acoustic styles, Nershi adds a unique, colorful perspective to virtually any musical situation he encounters, and his enthusiasm and playful spirit encourage an interactive, participatory experience for musicians and fans alike.

Violinist, fiddler, composer, producer and educator, DAROL ANGER is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent. He developed his signature sound through working with many of the world’s great improvising string musicians, among them Stephane Grappelli, Mark O’Connor, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, David Grisman and Vassar Clements.

Singer-songwriter-instrumentalist SCOTT LAW’s fiery guitar and mandolin playing compliment a smokey-sweet tenor voice and a book of songs from punkfunk-jazz to three-chord Americana. A lifelong improviser who thrives on live performance, Scott has a grounded, soulful stage presence and is as comfortable in an intimate acoustic setting as with a highly energized electro-psychedelic-blues-rock raging freakout.

A native of Portland, Oregon, bassist TYE NORTH toured all over the US with Leftover Salmon for 7 years. He recorded three records with them, featuring guests Bela Fleck, Waylon Jennings, Earl Scruggs, and Lucinda Williams. Tye has performed and collaborated with Victor Wooten, Paul Mccandless, Mike Kang, Sam Bush, Karl Denson, Robert Walter, Jessica Lurie, Darol Anger, Taj Mahal, Future Man, Wally Ingram, Jeff Coffin, and Bruce Hampton.

The LA Times has described CARLTON JACKSON's drumming as being "intensely musical." This phrase also perfectly describes Carlton, a nationally known first call musician in the industry. His incisive style & mastery of various music genres has made him a natural choice for his work in live performance, feature films, television and radio.

www.darolanger.com/stringsforindustry


FIVE EYED HAND
Always churning out new sounds, you never know what you are going to get at a 5EH show. One minute it can be rocking swinging jazz, the next some nasty dirty madness, or the band can swiftly move into a acoustic sing along.

www.fiveeyedhand.com

21+, $10 adv / $15 door, 10:00pm start   

Tickets avail at MontBleu Box Office, Tahoe Hemp Co in S Tahoe, CA & www.PaesanoProductions.com

Saturday, April 25, 2009

MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV
www.southlaketahoeearthday.org

Celebrate Mother Earth at the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25th  from 10am – 5pm at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. Bring the family to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling/composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.  Rock out with Ryan Montbleu Band and check out educational booths, conservation activities, and Washoe culture. Food and local crafts will be available for purchase, and a special Kid’s Zone will delight the young ones with story time, face painting, hands-on activities, bouncy house and a push-pull-pedal eco-costume parade.  Admission is free.

DAYTIME MAINSTAGE

10 – 10:30         Sean Leahy (solo

For the past ten years Sean has been a notable fixture in the San Francisco music scene, logging in well over 1000+ shows with a wide variety of artists, including several National and European tours. Playing many sold out shows at such prestigious venues as The Warfield Theater, The Fillmore, The Great American Music Hall and Slim..s have fine tuned his live performance skills into nothing less than those of a world class pro!

The list of local bands he..s played and recorded with reads like a who..s who list of the San Francisco music elite including such artists as The Marginal Prophets, Four Year Bender, Kofy Brown, London Street, Guitarmageddon, Ronkat Spearmen, Hot Jonny, Bohemian Knuckle Boogie, PI, Idiot Box, Trevor Garrod, Red Archibald, and was a co-founder of Boomshanka who achieved noteworthy independent success. In addition he has been a frequent guest of such artists as Tea Leaf Green, Animal Liberation Orchestra, Samantha and The Ritual and has the honor of jamming with heavyweights such as Les Claypool, ..Eric.. McFadden, Skerik, Vince Herman, Merl Saunders and Mark Karan.
www.seanleahy.com

10:45 – 11:30     Ten Mile Tide

Ten Mile Tide is six-piece jammy-nominated band from San Francisco that describes their sound as high-energy folk-rock, feel-good muppet funk, and beer-drenched bluegrass. TMT puts on a high-energy, danceable, fun show while still focusing on songwriting, harmonies, and melody.  Things are ramping up after a successful release of their new album "Riverstone"
www.TenMileTide.com

12 – 1:00           Plum Crazy (Sonidbids Runners Up)

When asked to describe Plum Crazy’s music, people often find difficulty mustering the words. Perhaps the song, Blade of Grass sums it up best with “I’ve got funk in my soul, bluegrass on my mind…” and later “I’ve got blues in my soul, reggae on my mind...” With five songwriters, the music
explores a wide gamut of styles bound to a common groove that is prevalent in all their songs, bridging the gap between jam and pop.
www.plumcrazymusic.com

1:30 – 3:00        International Farmers (Sonicbids Winner)

The International Farmers combine roots, reggae, rockers, dub, soul & hip hop influences into a very smooth & polished mix of some of the best, most original, reggae based music to ever come out of Southern California. Their music is the creation of long-time friends Daniel Primavera (Vox/Guitar) of Virginia, and Jeremy Odom (Bass/Vox) of Atlanta. With added texture and percussion provided by drummer, Preston Nelson along with Brian Landau on saxophone, Jamie Bullock on keys and vocalist Lara Beers, the band's sound has expanded and evolved in into a very smooth & soulful, yet eclectic & hard-driven sonic
amalgamation that, although is true to its reggae roots at its core, is unique in its creativity, power & musical complexity.
www.internationalfarmers.com

3:30 – 5:00        Ryan Montbleau Band
Averaging over 200 gigs per year for the past few years, Ryan Montbleau
Band has generated the kind of buzz that only surrounds a talented artist on the verge. Emerging onto the national music scene from his home base of Boston, Ryan Montbleau has been described as something of a Martin Sexton by way of Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder. Yet Ryan Montbleau Band’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole or neatly categorize. It is original yet familiar—a fresh sound full of firmly rooted ingredients, including Americana, folk, blues, ragtime and ’70’s R&B and soul. Whereas the band’s intriguing instrumentation and arrangements (not to mention top notch chops) help to create this unique sound, all is firmly anchored by Montbleau’s water-tight lyrics and unmistakable voice.
www.ryanmontbleauband.com

OFFICIAL LATE NIGHT at Opal Ultra Lounge, MontBleu

$10 adv / $15 door, www.paesanoproductions.com

Take your Earth Day celebration into the night and join us for the Official 2nd Annual South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival After Party on Saturday, April 25th at Opal Ultra Lounge inside the MontBleu Casino in Stateline. We look forward to topping last year’s incredible event by once again bringing three amazing headliners to the stage for what is sure to be a magical night.

All the way out from the North East U.S. and getting things started will be Ryan Montbleau Band. Emerging onto the national music scene from his home base of Boston, Ryan Montbleau has been described as something of a. Yet Ryan Montbleau Band’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole or neatly categorize. It is original yet familiar—a fresh sound full of firmly-rooted ingredients, including Americana, folk, blues, ragtime and ’70’s R&B and soul. Whereas the band’s intriguing instrumentation and arrangements (not to mention top notch chops) help to create this unique sound, all is firmly anchored by Montbleau’s water-tight lyrics and unmistakable voice.
www.ryanmontbleauband.com 

Sandwiched in the middle and more than ready to keep the party raging is Ten Mile Tide. Ten Mile Tide is six-piece jammy-nominated band from San Francisco that describes their sound as high-energy folk-rock, feel-good muppet funk, and beer-drenched bluegrass. TMT puts on a high-energy, danceable, fun show while still focusing on songwriting, harmonies, and melody. Things are ramping up after a successful release of their new album "Riverstone".
www.TenMileTide.com

Finishing things off will be a wild set by Poor Man’s Whiskey. Through the years Poor Man's Whiskey has developed a sound that is eclectic and engaging. It is a musical tapestry influenced by American music. From bluegrass and folk to rock, funk, pop, blues, and even disco, their songs invite the audience to dance, laugh, sing, and occasionally even to slow down to ponder and reflect. At the core they are story tellers, weaving tales of everyday life that is easily accessible and will have you singing and dancing right along. Not bound by the rules of bluegrass tradition, PMW uses all the tools available to engage the crowd and themselves (from banjos and mandolins to screaming electric guitars and drums, from everyday casual wear to flashy and elaborate costumes).
www.poormanswhiskey.com 

10:00 – 11:15     Ryan Montbleau Band
                             www.ryanmontbleauband.com

11:45 – 1:15      Ten Mile Tide

                             www.tenmiletide.com

VOKAB KOMPANY

plus CHIP CHOP & AD/AM


4/16 Cooper's, NV City, CA

4/17 SE7EN, Reno, NV

4/18 OPAL, S TAHOE, NV
w. MAD PROFESSOR 'UK DUB LEGEND'

www.vokabkompany.com
www.myspace.com/thevokabkompany

This tour also features Vokab backed by a full live band and special guest support will be AD/AM & CHIP CHOP. Both artists combine to strengthen old ties in the Paesano family. This run is sure to go off!

Tickets for all shows available at www.PaesanoProductions.com

TDB West Coast Tour Kick Off Parties

Paesano Productions is so proud to announce 2 very special nights, Thursday, April 2^nd & 3^rd, at Mission Rock in San Francisco to celebrate the kick off of the Disco Biscuits West Coast Tour.

Bass Without Borders, an epic evening of East and West collaborations starts things off with a bang Thursday night. Featuring East and West Coasts finest including Disco Biscuits side projects Barber’s M80 DUBSTATION & Allen’s DR FAMUES. Along side some of San Francisco’s hottest dub step, glitch, and grime DJ’s including BOGL, SEXYTIME (Sleepyhead vs. Mimosa) and more. This event is co produced by Paesano and Noetic Productions; also co b day party & Paesano 5^th Anniversary.

Immediately following the Biscuits performance Friday night at the legendary Fillmore will be the Official TDB SF Late Night at Mission Rock. This party will feature 2 levels of non stop music till 5am and including performances by *NEW HEADLINER TBA 3/30, KJ SAWKA, COLLAB PROJECT, ANTISERUM, ABAI, iNi, DR DYLON, AD/AM, BEN THOMPSON; lower level dub step stage presented by Double D Productions.

Mission Rock is a 2 level waterfront nightclub located in the Mission Bay district of downtown San Francisco, CA. Pounding sound, mind melting lights, live art, gems, lasers, and inflata..Bill.. décor will transform this incredible venue in to a virtual playground of sights and sounds.

Tickets are only $8 adv and $12 door for each show!
4/3 is $10 door with TDB Fillmore Ticket Stub, while they last.

** PARTY BUSES will be running to and from Mission Rock and the Fillmore all night long from 12am till 5am. These buses are first come first served, so hop on over after encore.

For more info check out www.PaesanoProductions.com
or www.missionrockcafe.com

Paesano Productions Presents....

‘LOVE AFFAIR’

Featuring
Delta Nove plus special guests LYNX & Jamie Janover

Join us Saturday, February
14 for what’s sure to be one wild and naughty night at the Opal Ultra Lounge inside the MontBleu Casino in ..S Lake Tahoe.

Headlining the evening is Delta Nove (delta novay). Formed in ....Long Beach.., ..California.... with funk at the core, Delta Nove has grown incredibly since those early days and their first independent EP release in 1998. After hundreds of shows in ....California.... and on the road, the band has developed its world funk sound to crowds around the country. When using the term “world funk” we’re talking deep and heavy funk grooves, a thunderous array
of percussion, catchy songs, and a celebration of life like you’re at Brazilian Carnaval and New Orleans Mardi Gras all at the same time.


Delta Nove finds inspiration from American funk, and then finds the funk other cultures have to offer and mixes it all up, drawing heavily on Brazilian music, west African funk, calypso, rock and reggae.

Website: www.DeltaNoveBand.com  MySpace: www.myspace.com/DeltaNoveBand

Welcome ‘Folk-tronic’ prodigy LYNX & National Hammer Dulcimer Champion Jamie Janover. LYNX and Jamie Janover create an eclectic harmonic blend of all original hip-hop and down-tempo electronica grooves with folk style song writing, guitar playing, beat boxing, rhyming, amplified mini-kit percussion and the sounds of the hammered dulcimer.

Together they have achieved the elusive perfect balance between the acoustic and the electronic, using today’s most advanced technologies mixed with ancient live instrumentation to create a unified sound reflective of the polarized nature of our times.....

Website: www.LynxMusic.com Website: www.JamieJanover.com   ....

MySpace: www.myspace.com/lynxandJamieJanover

21+,
$10 adv / $15 door, 10:00pm start    ....Tickets avail at Tahoe Hemp Co in ..S Tahoe.., CA & www.InTicketing.com

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