Fri. Jul 03, 2009

KRAFTY KUTS plays Funkonnection Triple Crown
Doors: 5:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM
Ages: 21+

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The last time Krafty Kuts came to San Francisco, almost 1000 people crammed into 1015 Folsom to catch him headlining the Fingerlickin Records 10th Anniversary Tour. This time we are so honored to welcome the undisputed king of breakbeat to Funkonnection at the intimate Triple Crown. One of the most exciting live Djs on planet earth, Krafty is capable of both wicked hip hop turntablism and cutting edge electronic production. His Freakshow album won Best Album in the UK's coveted Breakspoll in 2007 and he's released a string of wickedly funky singles. With former touring partner A.Skillz, Krafty was responsible for perhaps THE seminal breakbeat revival track of all time - the remake of Kurtis Blow's These Are the Breaks. But you know all that - or enough of you that you aren't even reading this anymore... you've already run to grab one before theyre gone...

Artists: KRAFTY KUTs
Guests: MOPO and more TBA
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Sun. Jul 19, 2009

Anders Osborne and THE SOUTHERN TROUBADOURS
Doors: 5:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+

The Southern Troubadours is a raw, up-close and personal look into the songs and songwriting of three
prolific musicians. This July, GRAMMY winning songwriter Anders Osborne, along with two, Rounder
Records recording artists, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone and Clarence Bucaro, together will become The
Southern Troubadours and will be making their way across to the Bay from the Big Easy. Don’t miss
this amazing, small-venue opportunity to see Anders, Clarence and Johnny in an up-close, personal and
powerful, Crescent City-spirit-inspired show.

Artists: Anders Osborne, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone and Clarence Bucaro
Guests: TBA

Fri. Jul 24, 2009

REBIRTH BRASS BAND + the HACKENSAW BOYS
Doors: 8:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM
Ages: all ages

FRIDAY—SATURDAY JULY 24-25
Sunset Live presents
2 huge nights with New Orleans ultimate party band
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
with special guests
THE HACKENSAW BOYS (fri)
EXTRA ACTION MARCHING BAND (sat)
DJ CONCERNED (both)

Prepare for a funk showdown of mammoth proportions as New Orleans ultimate party band Rebirth Brass Band do 2 big nights at the Great American Music Hall. Virginia party favorites the Hackensaw Boys open on Friday with San Francisco studs the Extra Action Marching Band open on Saturday. Brooklyn’s beloved DJ Concerned will open both shows and spin the brayx.

From the swamp-hot streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, the Rebirth Brass Band will no doubt stomp their way into your heart, that is, if they don’t already hold a place there. This year they celebrated 30 years of the of heavy funk, traditional compositions and modern “brasstardizations” (like their bizarre send-ups of “Casanova” and “Macarena”). Committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show, their signature brand of heavy funk has placed at the pinnacle of all brass bands. With their reinvention of the brass band genre and their activity in the post-Katrina New Orleans community, Rebirth is a cultural and musical force. A hands-down favorite among the younger generation, Rebirth Brass Band has toured the world over and shared stages with George Clinton, Maceo Parker, Dr. John and more.

After seven years of relentless touring throughout the United States, Europe and the U.K., the Hackensaw Boys are being recognized as one of the most exciting groups on the diverse Americana music scene. The Hackensaw Boys have survived departures and arrivals, tribulations, blessings and, most importantly, each other. Add to this, thousands of nights in hundreds of clubs from Nashville to Bangor, from Los Angeles to Rotterdam and you begin to get an idea of the dedication and sheer mule-like tenacity that is the Hackensaw Boy ethic. So, whether you catch these guys on the road or pick them up in a store, be sure to check out the Hackensaw Boys — the perfect anodyne for the aches and pains of modern life.

Artists: REBIRTH BRASS BAND
Guests: The HACKENSAW BOYS, DJ CONCERNED
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Sat. Jul 25, 2009

REBIRTH BRASS BAND + EXTRA-ACTION MARCHING BAND
Doors: 8:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM
Ages: all ages

FRIDAY—SATURDAY JULY 24-25
Sunset Live presents
2 huge nights with New Orleans ultimate party band
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
with special guests
THE HACKENSAW BOYS (fri)
EXTRA ACTION MARCHING BAND (sat)
DJ CONCERNED (both)

Prepare for a funk showdown of mammoth proportions as New Orleans ultimate party band Rebirth Brass Band do 2 big nights at the Great American Music Hall. Virginia party favorites the Hackensaw Boys open on Friday with San Francisco studs the Extra Action Marching Band open on Saturday. Brooklyn’s beloved DJ Concerned will open both shows and spin the brayx.

From the swamp-hot streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, the Rebirth Brass Band will no doubt stomp their way into your heart, that is, if they don’t already hold a place there. This year they celebrated 30 years of the of heavy funk, traditional compositions and modern “brasstardizations” (like their bizarre send-ups of “Casanova” and “Macarena”). Committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show, their signature brand of heavy funk has placed at the pinnacle of all brass bands. With their reinvention of the brass band genre and their activity in the post-Katrina New Orleans community, Rebirth is a cultural and musical force. A hands-down favorite among the younger generation, Rebirth Brass Band has toured the world over and shared stages with George Clinton, Maceo Parker, Dr. John and more.

The Extra Action Marching Band is a collision of big band and ecstatic turmoil. Despite their name they rarely march, but rather shimmy, crawl, mob and charge. Trumpets pounce like eagles and tubas drip ass-bouncing blurps from fat fingers. Drums shudder under wild eyed and white knuckled drummers, and through it all winds the flag team; glittering and sinuous creatures who masterfully pulsate pom-poms in a hypnotic fantasy. The listener is hoodwinked, soaked, and savaged into giddy abandon. Powerful and empowering, the Extra Action Marching Band seduces the pre-civilized will. They are immediate and visceral - more of a sweaty invitation than a show. They are a parody of idioms with shattering volume - guerrilla theater with the rug rolled up. Extra Action has performed in back alleys and at the Hollywood Bowl, they have played Black Sabbath in a synagogue for dancing octogenarians - but the preferred venue is a small locked room with the heat turned up.

Artists: Rebirth Brass Band
Guests: Extra-Action Marching Band, DJ Concerned
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