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Music to Draw to with Kid Koala at Clutch Brewery, St Paul (30 July 2023)

07/30 Music to Draw To with Kid Koala and Lealani at Clutch Brewery Tour Dates 07/31 Hamilton, ON @ Bridgeworks Read More Kid Koala This current Kid Koala tour is to promote his new album Creatures of the Late Afternoon, an album that was created during the pandemic. The album also doubles as a board game, which his family helped created. …

Kid Koala’s Music to Draw To show was a casual experience on the lawn of the Clutch Brewing Company in St Paul.

Fans would bring their sketchbook and draw, while Kid Koala would provide the live soundtrack, handpicked from his collection of records. It’s actually a great idea to get creative, as, personally speaking, I have not had the time to doodle random Vuart. Being with a crowd, with all the same purpose, will help motivate you to draw. What a great idea, right?

Anyway, lots of laid-back, chill songs were played. I think my favorite was a cover of My Bloody Valentine’s “Only Shallow”, except it was mellower with clear vocals (the original song is distorted with lots of guitar noise).

Lealani was also there, drawing on a table in a pink hoodie. She would come on stage to perform one of her songs, “The Mountain” or freestyling.

Kid Koala did the “fake Gorillaz song” … the song is not officially titled, nor is it officially released yet. He’s still working out the way it spins. This song was absent from the Chase Bliss show, so I’m glad to hear it again. The song features Damon Albarn on vocals, based on Dan the Automator’s production / composition.

As with all these recent shows, Kid Koala closed out his set with “Moon River”. Even though it’s the same song, every song was played differently. For example, the Chase Bliss performance had more shooting star sounds… while this Clutch show had more warping effects. It never sounds boring.

Kid Koala and Lealani (30 Jul 2023)

Lealani would join Koala on stage, for the song finale. They thanked us for coming out and wished Chase Bliss a happy birthday (Chase Bliss sponsored all three Kid Koala’s Minneapolis / St Paul events as part of their celebration). Being here for three days, I asked them if they visited The Mall of America, in which they had no idea what that is. I guess they didn’t do the tourist thing.

With fans lining up for autographs and conversations, they were more than gracious to sign everything presented to them. They were in no hurry to leave, even though it will be a very, very long drive back to Hamilton, Ontario for their final show in this 2023 tour.

P.S. If I can remember, I will try and set about two hours every Sunday at noon to listen to a record and produce new art. If it happens, I will post new art every Sunday… but we will see if I forget or just can’t make the time for it.

Music to Draw to with Kid Koala at Clutch Brewery, St Paul (30 July 2023) art by Vu

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Kid Koala at Down in the Valley, Minneapolis (28 July 2023)

07/28 Kid Koala at Down in the Valley (Signing) Tour Dates 07/29 Minneapolis, MN @ Chase Bliss 07/30 St Paul, MN @ Clutch Brewing Company 07/31 Hamilton, ON @ Bridgeworks Read More Kid Koala This is a book, completely written and drawn (with accompanying soundtrack) by Kid Koala, called "Nufonia Must Fall". It's a love story between a lonely office girl and an out-of-work robot. …

Canadian scratch DJ/music producer Kid Koala held a free mini-show and signing at Down in the Valley record store in Golden Valley on Friday evening.

Kid Koala did about six songs, some were Los Angeles’ Lealani songs (“Minuscule” and “The Night”) and one freestyle jamming.

This was Lealani’s first time on tour, first time in Minneapolis, and it must be so overwhelming with all the travel and checking into different cities across the country. She seemed really shy, and spoke softly that it was hard to hear without a microphone.

Lealani’s music weapon of choice is a “Beat, beat machine”, which she would press various colorful buttons to produce specific sound.

Kid Koala started with a ska song from his Carpal Tunnel Syndrome album, followed by “Moon River” (which you can listened to Kid Koala’s version here).

When asked if he had a “ska phase,” Kid Koala answered, “All my life has been a ska phase.” Meaning that he’s was always fascinated about dub and ska.

Near the end of this brief 25-min set, he played an untitled song that he was working on, which used a Dan the Automator song with Damon Albarn (Blur) vocals, that some fans have bootlegged and put on YouTube under an erroneous credit of an unreleased Gorillaz song.

When asked when the new Deltron 3030 album is coming out, Kid Koala answered, “That’s the question of the century.” What it comes down to is that both Dan the Automator and Del the Funky Homosapien are on the West Coast, and they don’t often get together. However, Deltron will reunite for a few one-off shows, including opening for Wu-Tang Clan and Run The Jewels, in Colorado.

This current Kid Koala tour is to promote his new album Creatures of the Late Afternoon, an album that was created during the pandemic. The album also doubles as a board game, which his family helped created. Of course, the irony is that none of the songs he was creating (using three turntables) at the record store were from the new album. That is because of noise ordinance, and apparently songs on the new album are loud. He’ll save these songs for the Chase Bliss Anniversary show.

Speaking of which, you can catch both Kid Koala and Lealani at the free Chase Bliss Anniversary all-day event at Bauhaus Brewery, in Minneapolis, happening today (Saturday). You can read all about it here.

If that’s still not enough, you can see more Kid Koala at Music to Draw To at Clutch Brewing Company, on Sunday, from noon to 2pm.

These Minneapolis/St Paul events are free, courtesy of Chase Bliss.

Kid Koala and Lealani at Down in the Valley, Minneapolis (28 July 2023)

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Deltron 3030 at First Avenue, Minneapolis (10/20/13)

Tour Poster Setlist State of the Nation 3030 Things You Can Do Positive Contact Stardate The Return City Rising From The Ashes Nobody Can Mastermind Melding of the Minds The Agony (Kid Koala Solo) Virus My Only Love Memory Loss Encore Do You Remember Clint Eastwood (Gorillaz cover) Tour Dates 10/23/13 Atlanta, GA Heaven 10/25/13 Mountain Oasis Electronic 11/09/13 Fun Fun Fun Fest 11/10/13 Fun Fun Fun Fest 11/15/13 Boom Festival 11/17/13 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market 11/18/13 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom 11/19/13 Victoria, BC Alix Goolden 11/21/13 Portland, OR Star Theater 11/22/13 Eugene, OR WOW Hall 11/23/13 San Francisco, CA Fillmore 11/24/13 Los Angeles, CA Fonda 11/25/13 Santa Ana, CA Observatory 11/26/13 San Diego, CA House Of Blues 11/27/13 Ventura, CA Majestic Ventura 12/08/13 Paris, France Trianon 12/11/13 Amsterdam Melkweg 12/12/13 London, UK Scala Read More Deltron 3030 Join Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala, as they stop in at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 20th. …

It's the year 3030… we came back. And yes, we came back to Deltron 3030, thirteen years later!

Deltron 3030, the supergroup of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala, is currently on tour from the year 3030, stopping by Minneapolis to their sold-out show at First Avenue last night.

KID KOALA

Originally they were supposed to have another opener for the band, but due to the government shutdown, he/she wasn't able to obtain a Visa to enter the U.S. for the tour. So that left Kid Koala to "fill up some time."

What Kid Koala does live on stage is simply amazing: "No laptops, no tricks, just good old fashion vinyls". Each record were personally marked at where to drop the needle, and some were personally bent and warped on purpose to create effects. Timing is everything and if you don't have the dexterity, you'll mess up - and that's what happened to Kid Koala near the start of "Skanky Panky." Instead of continuing the spin, Kid Koala stopped all the records and went to the mic to tell us this story about how he used to play classical piano. During a recital, his teacher told him to stop and take a bow if he messed up. So that's what Kid Koala did, took a bow and then proceeded to restart "Skanky Panky".

After the introduction song, "State of the Nation", Deltron, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala, came on stage to launch into a solid three-singalong set of "3030", "Things You Can Do" and "Positive Contact". Everybody in the audience was singing along, it's been a long time for fans to memorize the Del lyrical masterpieces.

The band then had a long set of new songs, from Event II, which was just recently released, so fans had not had the time to fully enjoy it. But you know they would love it if they had some time to digest these new songs. After all, the same themes on the original album are apparent on the latest songs: the environment, the evil corporations, spaceships, and, our hero, Deltron Zero.

If you missed their Letterman appearance last week, the band had a full orchestra (dubbed the 3030 Orchestra) with Dan acting as musical conductor. He serves the same purpose at the Deltron show, directing his live band (guitarist, bassist, and drummer) or helping add effects with Kid Koala's scratching. He'll also grab the mic to sing backups.

After the Kid Koala breakdown, Dan the Automator came on stage to show off these personalized First Avenue donuts for the band. Then the band continued playing new songs, but occasional throwing in old favorites like "Virus" and "Memory Loss", which ended their set with a strong note.

The encore was unbelievable, after "Do You Remember", the band kicked into a song that Dan said, "you all know this one", as they launched into "Clint Eastwood". That song made Gorillaz famous, but we all knew this was made by the same people in Deltron, but minus Damon Albarn. That's okay, the part of Albarn were loudly sung by the audience to a roaring, satisfying finish.

Autographed!

I was walking to my car until I saw a group of people outside the First Avenue garage. Apparently, right after the show, Del and Kid Koala were skateboarding in the garage! A few of us handed them our 12" and they signed the record for us. Unfortunately, Dan didn't skate so he wasn't there to sign my album. Dan is pretty active in the music scene, so I'll catch him at another time (I'll bring the record to have him finish the holy trinity of signatures).

Del, the Automator, and Kid Koala, are currently bringing the year 3030 to you soon. Check them out today, because, who knows when all three will get back together?

Deltron 3030 at First Avenue, Minneapolis (10/20/13)

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Deltron 3030: Event II

Read More Deltron 3030 I listen to very little hip-hop. :/ I went to see Deltron because of Kid Koala, and seriously, after that high-energy show, I was totally impressed. .…

Deltron 3030 is back! The dream team consisting of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala, will be releasing (and touring) in support of Deltron 3030: Event II, to be released October 1st. Their EP, City Rising From the Ashes, came out a few weeks ago (August 13th).

Ticketstub from 11/13/00

In 2000, I went out to see Deltron 3030, with very little knowledge of the hip-hop band. I went because I wanted to check out Kid Koala, who was, at the time, experiencing some massive buzz in the UK. Instead, the band blew me away that I immediately bought their album (and eventually the instrumental version).

Anyway, like the original self-titled album, Deltron 3030: Event II will feature the usual mad rhymes from Del and various guest vocalists. This time, they manage to get The Lonely Island, Emily Wells, Damon Albarn (Blur), but also, actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Mary Elizabeth Winstead!

Tour dates below:

09/08/13 "Rock The Bells" (Devore) 09/15/13 "Rock The Bells" (Mountain View) 10/08/13 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club 10/09/13 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Bowl 10/10/13 Washington, DC Howard Theatre 10/11/13 Charlottesville, VA Jefferson Theater 10/13/13 Phila, PA Theatre Of The Living Arts 10/14/13 New York, NY HighLine Ballroom

10/16/13 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert 10/18/13 Indianapolis, IN Vogue 10/19/13 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 10/20/13 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue 10/23/13 Atlanta, GA Heaven 10/25/13 "Mountain Oasis Electronic " 11/10/13 "Fun Fun Fun Fest" 11/15/13 "Boom Festival" (Denver)

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SXSW 2012 Preview

Read More SXSW The massive music+interactive+movies festival drew over 2,000 plus bands in the area. This year is supposed to be the "biggest yet".

I'm not in Austin this year for SXSW, but, per tradition, we are semi-covering it this year. Here are some SXSW announcements that were sent to me. Since I get over 100 emails a day, please put "SXSW" in your headline subject, otherwise your message will not be read or used for a future SXSW announcement.

IODA
www.iodasxsw.com

In their 8th annual SXSW Opening Day Bash party, IODA (Independent Online Distribution Alliance) announced the confirmed lineup: thirteen bands, playing all day March 14th on two stages.

What: IODA's Opening Day Bash at SXSW
Where: Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River Street, Austin, Texas
When: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 12 - 6 PM

Too kool to admit to not knowing some of these bands? No problem, download the free Sampler

Artists on the bill: The Wedding Present, Thee Oh Sees, Oddisee, Y La Bamba, Pillow Fight (this is Dan The Automator's latest project), Tycho, Poliça (Minneapolis' latest buzzzzzzzzz band), Dan Mangan, Ruthie Foster, Bright Moments, Tiago Iorc, Bam Bam, and Daniel Ahearn & The Jones.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
www.conflictparty.com

Conflict of Interest event is free with Hype Hotel RSVP or a SXSW badge. Full details below:

The Syndicate Presents Conflict Of Interest
DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
VENUE: Hype Hotel presented by Feed The Beat
ADDRESS: 504 Trinity
CITY: Austin, TX
TIME: 7pm - 2am
Free w/ RSVP or SXSW Badge

LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Delta Spirit
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Miniature Tigers
Little Hurricane
Incan Abraham
Oberhofer

w/ DJ Aaron Axelsen spinning all night

WUNDERBAR
www.initiative-musik.de/sxsw

Sounds delightful and tasty, check out Wunderbar – Finest Lunch With The Germans. Takes place on March 15th at the Parkside Restaurant from noon to 4pm. DJ sets from Apparat, Bonaparte, Coma, D E N A & Touchy Mob and food catered by Kochzeichen D

Other German artists appearing at SXSW:

Wednesday, March 14
Bonaparte @ The Iron Bear
Apparat Band @ Haven (1:00am - 1:40am)

Friday, March 16
Talking To Turtles @ St David's Bethell Hall (11:00pm -11:40pm)
Fenster @ The Loft (9:20pm - 9:55pm)

Saturday, March 17
Touchy Mob @ Karma Lounge

EMI
emimusic.com

I love EMI Records, as do many of you. I was sent their SXSW sampler, which showcase some of their artists at SXSW. Not on the list is Norah Jones, who is actually not performing – but will be previewing new music from her forthcoming album, Little Broken Hearts, a collaboration with Danger Mouse (to be released May 1st, 2012). The two previously worked on his album, Rome, which Dave reviewed.

The playlist, which is not commercially available, includes hot Australian band, Gold Fields, in an upcoming Going for Gold.

Below are the artists under EMI's umbrella:

• The Little Willies
• Graffiti6
• Robert Glasper
• Chiddy Bang
• Foxy Shazam
• Gold Fields
• Morning Parade

RIOT ACT MEDIA
riotactmedia.com

Riot Act Media's SXSW 2012 party is at Swan Dive this year (located at 651 Red River).

Lineup:

12:00: Follow That Bird
12:35: The Pharmacy
1:10: Nick Jaina
1:45: Brass Bed
2:20: Solander
2:55: The Spinto Band
3:30: Dana Falconberry
4:05: The Ettes
4:40: Sea Of Bees
5:15: Wooden Wand

We've previously written about Follow that Bird, Brass Bed, Sea of Bees, and Wooden Wand.

BRIEFLY:

KRIAN MUSIC GROUP krianmusicgroup.com Indie record label Krian Music Group (with BFM Digital) announced their SXSW 2012 showcase on Thursday, March 15. Bands on the lineup are: VHS or Beta, The Ettes, Capsula, Hands, The Strange Familiar, and Suckers. We've previously covered Suckers and VHS or Beta (which Sally said "were really great.").

POLARSETS polarsets.com Polarsets confirmed their SXSW dates. If you're into Kitsune and Neon Gold, you'll like this Newcastle band. You can read more about them on their press release. 16/03/12 – Sea Now Party, venue tbc 16/03/12 – Neon Gold party, Karma Lounge 17/03/12 – Northern Party, Latitude 30 17/03/12 – Filter Party, Bar 96

PS, Motormouth Media has not made their official SXSW schedule yet, but I'm sure I will mention them again because we like their artists: Blondes, Charles Bradley: Soul of America (documentary film), Class Actress, Girls, Kindness, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Light Asylum, Lower Dens, Magic Wands, Matthew Dear, Mess With Texas Event, Mike Wexler, New Build, Nite Jewel, OPN, The Step Kids, Thundercat, Trust, Twilight Sad, Vex Ruffin, Wymond Miles, and Zola Jesus

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Automator - King Of NY

Dan the Automator's first EP, "A Better Tomorrow" was released in 1996. This EP was remastered and re-released, with new tracks, pushing it to an LP status and retitled to "A Much Better Tomorrow" in 2000.

The title, looks like, was taken from John Woo's crime trilogy of the same name.

Automator - King Of NY I'm including the lyrics here, based on this website with some corrections. Please post corrections if you see any errors: King Of NY by Dan the Automator, featuring Kool Keith Movie dialogue from Black Caesar (1973) A Much Better Tomorrow (75 Ark Entertainment, 2000) Speaker: It's not the same, you're just as corrupted as he is! Tommy Gibbs: Look! I'm not trying to justify corruption to you, it's been here and always will be. What I'm rappin' to you about is power, baby. Cruisin' big time, livin' the life like Big Joe Willie swift the player With my hype pornoshow, like Goldie, the Mack, laying honnies on their back Clockin' Gs a week, your fake pimps hear me speak Ridin' low down, checkin' my watch like Frank Nitti Police pressin' up, let me pay off the city Controllin' your town like Sega do with the Genesis Who is the fan? Scopin' panties on the premises Backstab, nevermind bacon slab Count my green, now tell me, where's the other half? Don't try to come in, don't tell me how to run my stable Pluck your card, leave your fingers bleedin' on the table No time for games, baby talkin' "help a brother" Your style is plastic, your girl talkin' rubber!   I'm the king of New York! Runnin' Alphabet City

You ran away from home, you ran away into my arms Speak the wolly, my lollipop here's a charm You need a place to stay, well step up my way I got your fur coat, and everything on layaway You're my daughter now, the women have to call me daddy The smith with big green, with clients on the white caddy Like General Mills, total with the whole grain I'm in control, passin' up your sad little brain He made you cry before, he made you cry now I'm eating steak, you're home eatin' chocolate cow What's the matter? He made your heart splatter He kept you on the down low, climbin' up the ladder Pretty as you are, lookin' like a movie star Delicious, nutricious, don't wanna get vicious I ain't no bloodhound, sniffin' on your heels Some strung out junkie over you takin' pills We can do this lady! Lucy give me a kiss I'm your man now!   I'm the king of New York! Runnin' Alphabet City It took a mastermind to put together the operation I started out recruiting at the Grey Hound bus station Pushin' jewels, I'm still the man on 40 dues Providin' support, champ like a big sport Hangin' high, with no ID you can't verify The biggest mack on the heels from the illest city No shorts taken, tell Jim, "Yo, it's tough titty" Call power rills to meet the only president FBI watchin' tryin' scope for embezzlements I'm in my train of thought, I own supreme court Standin' on the block, lickin' bones for days You work for me, competition for supremacy I'm in the rhyme, smoothin' groovin' down I'm in the rhyme, smoothin' movin' down Checkin' out my game, the Feds know it's the same I'm in court for owing childsupport   I'm the king of New York! Runnin' Alphabet City

Trivia: Alphabet City is part of the East Village in the New York City. The name came from the Avenues (A, B, C, and D). During the 80s, it was densly populated with Puerto Rican and African American, attracted by low housing costs. Like any urban setting, it was filled with violence and drugs. Alphabet City, nowaday, has less crime, due to the fact that sharp rising rent have forced poor families to relocate elsewhere.

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Deltron 3030 - Positive Contact

Deltron 3030 - Positive Contact

Deltron 3030

Artist: Album: Website: Members:

Deltron 3030 "Deltron 3030" www.hieroglyphics.com (record company) Dan the Automator as The Cantankerous Captain Aptos, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien as Deltron Zero, Kid Koala as Skiznod the Boy Wonder

I listen to very little hip-hop. :/

I went to see Deltron because of Kid Koala, and seriously, after that high-energy show, I was totally impressed. I bought the album plus the instrumental version of it (for the DJs out there).

Little known fact: Sean Lennon is the guest vocals for "Memory Loss".