It doesn't get any better than when you combine the star power of Chali 2na - founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli - with the funk prowess of The Funk Hunters - one of Canada’s top breakout acts, gaining accolades from all corners - on one stage for one bone-shaking, stomach rumbling, dance-driving show... wrapped up in a shimmering bow with the mind-bending visuals of Comox Valley's own Wax Candy.
=0D=0A=Chali 2na has given some of the most memorable performances we have seen here in the Comox Valley including last year at Atmosphere Gathering. As a founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, collaborating with everyone from Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, Morcheeba, Hilltop Hoods, Galactic and Roots Manuva, he is truly a hiphop/musical legend.
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Funk Hunters. Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith have redefined their sound, bridging the gap between electronic and live music. Originally carving out a name for themselves by reviving and remixing rare classics, their focus has turned to creating original compositions and collaborating with world class musicians and vocalists both in the studio and on stage. Combining the melody and emotion of funk and soul with the grit and heavy punch of electronic drums and basslines, The Funk Hunters signature sound has been selling out venues across the country and leading them on tours around the world.
=0D=0A=Managing and producing music for their own imprint/record label ‘Westwood Recordings,’ coupled with their North American, European, Australian and New Zealand tours, the duo burst into the international music spotlight in 2012 and quickly gained momentum worldwide. Integrating a custom synced video set with live musicians (in this case Chali 2na) is not only visually captivating but is pushing the boundaries of performance innovation. Awing audiences with their acclaimed audio visual show, The Funk Hunters Live set is charismatic, energetic and ambitious with no signs of slowing down. If you haven’t already, it might be time to get captured by the funk.
=0D=0A=Wax Candy is a Courtenay/Nanaimo based Electronic Music Production team that has been making magic in many venues around Vancouver Island. As one of the premier ‘visual’ teams in our area to be exploring cutting edge lighting and mapping tecniques, it is a multi layered sensory experience to watch them transform the environments they perform in.
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