Debut EP out August 21 on Modus Vivendi Music
Sam Sparro orbits into our stratosphere like a messenger from the future sent to hold off the end of summer blues with one last wild party. As he says in the lead track “S.A.M.S.P.A.R.R.O.” of the EP Black & Gold, out August 21 on Modus Vivendi Music, he has a lot to say and a lot to do.
In “S.A.M.S.P.A.R.R.O.,” Sam blasts through the sound barrier on an incessant meladrone beat, brandishing a vocoder to synthesize his voice, shrouding the purity of his lush, soulful instrument to minimize the impact upon ears dulled by lesser pop singers. He’s the dance scene shepherd preparing to lead us to sounds and places we long to go.
And so the road is paved in Black & Gold. The journey is ours for the taking, led by the cunning musicologist out to show us a good time. Through six brisk tracks, Sam thrusts into the limelight sounds and textures at once foreign and familiar – ’70s soul grooves, ’80s freestyle beats, ’90s garage – cornerstones from the heydays of youth when idealism ruled and our personal soundtracks reflected the upward trajectory of our lives. Like a cheeky historian, Sam culls the archives of forgotten record bins and coaxes his findings in unexpected ways – creating an infectious musical soundscape loaded with sex appeal.
And soon we are enraptured, knowing full well how his heart beats.
Then he opens his mouth and the soul speaks. We are Chaka-d by the beauty of his R& B stylings, momentarily thrown back to a sugar shack in the Bayou where honey-suckled voices reigned supreme. Sam is smooth, delicious and all too good for us. “You must have thought I was a snack because your sticking to me like cling wrap,” he croons on “Cling Wrap,” knowing full well that by the time we reach this point, the penultimate track on the EP, he so has us craving more...and fearing that the party may soon end.
www.myspace.com/samsparro
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8 de abril, 2009 por Iván.
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7 de abril, 2009 por Iván.
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If you're in the mood to get out of L.A. and have some fun in the San Diego sun this August, head on down to Tiki Oasis - a Hawaiian-themed destination vacation for hipster families and swingin' singles.
What: Tiki Oasis 7 - Hawaii-a-Go Go. A gathering of the tribes for Tiki lovers, featuring live entertainment, Tiki bazaar with over 40 vendors on Saturday & Sunday, costume contests, and educational symposiums, live Tiki carving and Tiki tours.
Imagine hanging out by the pool surrounded by tropical landscaping and a guardian Moai*. Tropical cocktails such as Zombies or Pirate Grogs are served poolside so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your chaise lounge. If this is not tropical enough for you take a stroll into the secluded Tiki atrium and listen to the soft waterfall serenade. As the sun begins to set the band takes the
stage – its Tiki Oasis time!
Who: Performers from across the country including: The Blue Hawaiians (Los Angeles); original Tiki-Lounge performer from the 1960s Ernie Menehune and cast (Tucson); Hawaiian music from The Maikai Gents; ukulele virtuoso King Kukulele; Cocktail jazz from Los Angeles’ The Martini Kings; dancers from Denver (Burlesque As It Was), Los Angeles, & San Francisco (The Devil-Ettes); and Disc Jockeys from Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oceanside.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, (619) 297-1101 Bali Hai restaurant, 2230 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106, (619) 222-1181
When: Thursday, August 16, 2007 through Sunday, August 19, 2007
How much: Sunday activities including shopping bazaar and Thursday pre-party at Bali Hai are FREE ($10 hotel parking); Friday & Saturday night inclusive $40; Symposiums ticket prices vary.
Book hotel rooms and tickets online at www.tikioasis.com
