April 9th BIGWAR # 2 Ben UFO & Altered Natives (Rescheduled Date)

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Ben UFO is one of the few DJs in the UK to make a name for himself solely as a DJ, without having entered the world of production but when you see him on the decks it doesnt take long to see why ; the man has serious skills. Ben is also co-founder of Hessle Audio, one of the hottest new labels in electronic music today. With the label crossing boundaries between dubstep, techno and garage, Ben's own DJing reflects this ethos, gaining him rapidly rising reputation as a selector with both impeccable taste and airtight mixing skills. Establishing himself as one of the key taste-makers in UK underground music, Ben has been rewarded with a slot on the legendary Rinse FM. We repeat; the man has serious skills.

Altered Natives, real name Danny Yorke, has had an amazing year in the world of bass and house music and we are truely proud to have him play his debut Irish show for us. Just this month Dj Mag named his "Tenement Yard" album as their 2nd favourite album of 2010, only behind the genuis of Four Tet. This is what they had to say...

"Danny Yorke´s mutant house seemed beamed in from another dimension, such was our astonishment on hearing this perfect long player. Dark jungle vibes, roughneck bass warps and acid house strobes combine with a 4/4 beat to create a record of flawless, murkey majesty. Everyone from Martyn to Paul Woolford is taking notes."

Also on the night representing a snippet of the phenomenol local talent that is on offer these days in Ireland is Marcus Dunne.

Check out DJ sets here from the boys

Ben UFO : http://www.xlr8r.com/podcast/2010/05/ben-ufo

Altred Natives Fabric Mix and Interview : http://www.fabriclondon.com/blog/view/introducing-altered-natives

Marcus Dunne : http://truestoriesdublin.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/ignored-playaz-djs/

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check out some Altrered Natives here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AikcA7xiAE

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DJ MAG : Altered Natives - Tenement Yard - No.2 Album of 2010

DrConor

We have got some passes to give away to see Ben UFO and Danny Native (making his debut on these shores) Saturday week. Ben is Hessle Audio boss, name another Hessle Audio artist that is playing in Dublin City this weekend ?
Send your answers to bigdishgoconor@gmail.com please

Check out Bens fantastic Boiler room mix here :

boilerroom.tv/ben-ufos-65-min-mix/

This is what they had to say about him : "In terms of selection, tightness and blends – Ben UFO just stands out from any other DJ we know. It’s honestly enough to make you want to give up."

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A cool mix from Ben here playing at Rinse FM's 16th Birthday in Fabric last December

http://www.mixcloud.com/dollop/dollop-at-xoyo-mix-by-ben-ufo/

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Only 2 more sleeps to a gig we have been waiting and anticipating for quite some time now. After a false start back in January we finally have got this show on the road this Saturday night in The Underground.

Ben UFO Hessle Audio Boss Man, one of the most talked about DJ's in recent years, he is prolific behind the decks.
Danny Native aka Altered Natives, is making huge waves on the UK Bass scene right now with his mutant house productions, this will be his first appearance in Ireland
Marcus Dunne Top Selcta / Top Geeza, running one of the best and most freshest nights in Dublin City right now 'Ignored Playaz'.
All these guys will be gracing the Turntables on Saturday, 3 great reasons to get yourself out for this one. Oh yes we are excited, it is BIGWAR after all.

We have passes to give away : Just tell us what Radio Station Ben UFO is famed for playing on ? Answers to bigdishgoconor@gmail.com

Check out mixes from the guys here :

Ben UFO D&B Set www.lowerdepths.com/mixes/ben-ufo-investigation-at-45rpm-0707.mp3


Brand new from Altered Natives just recorded at the weekend http://jekyllethyde.fr/2011/04/jh018-mix-altered-natives/