The Melting Pot on 05/24/11

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Tue, 05/24/2011 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
THE MELTING POT 5/24/2011 8-10pm Featured Artist - SECOND SKY

THE MELTING POT 5/24/2011 8-10pm Featured Artist - SECOND SKY

We will be checking in with SECOND SKY about their new release "Art of Influence" which drops Tuesday 5/24/2011 on Rhythm & Culture. We will be spending time with the minds that designed this sonic tapestry and talk about remixes, collaborations, and future endeavors. They are offering a Free Download of "Under The Line"  and here is a Video for "Too Far" so you can see what they are all about.

It all starts @8pm-10pm and dont miss the Funk N Breaks special from 7-8pm 90.7 fm in Portland Or @www.KBOO.fm/listen

Well also be hearing from Jordan Reed about Drawbridge & OMSI AFTERDARK this Weds 5/25/2011

Second Sky is the trio of co-conspirators Billy Medina, Wes DiIorio and William Lascek-Speakman. Together, they are remixing the traditional idea of a musical group: crossfading organic and electronic, live and studio, while recombining classic genres for a completely new and eclectic sound. Based in Dub and Trip-Hop, Second Sky blends elements of Soul, Pop, Arabic, Afrobeat, and Indian music styles (among others) into something that always manages to come out sounding distinctly like Second Sky. This fusion comes naturally to Billy, William, and Wes, who revel in the sounds of classic Bollywood soundtracks and early electronic music. The subsequent effect is a sonic world of sultry beaches, thrilling car chases, exotic scenery, and lost scenes from imaginary films. Ultimately, the band looks to share it's love of all forms of music with their friends and audiences worldwide; creating more than a sound, but a complete experience through rhythm and culture.

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For all of you who don't know me, I am Alex Banias, the sax and flute player on Second Sky's new album, "The Art of Influence."  And for all of you who are not familiar with Second Sky's music, sit tight because you're in for a real treat!  It was a pleasure and great fun to be in the studio with them and the musicians associated with this project.  I am on the following songs: "Sundowner (tenor sax & flute);" "Too Far (alto sax);" and "Art of Influence (tenor sax)."  Not only are the guys in Second Sky very professional, but they are excellent musicians and decent peeps.  Well, enjoy the music! 

Love, love, love the FUNK! Super fun to dance to and you play stuff I've never heard before while thowing in some old school tracks that remind me of my high school daze :) Keep it coming por favore. Mucho amore Dr.J

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