PREMIERE ARTISTS GROUP PRESENTS

Rob Swift "War Games Tour"
Available for Europe
October 7th through 22nd, 2005
& November 25th through December 8th, 2005

Hailed by Spin Magazine as one of the Top Turntablists in the World - next only to DJ Q-Bert and Mix Master Mike - Spin describes Rob Swift as “the most self-consciously musical of his peers, meticulously arranging his scratches and stuttering beats.” Moreover, his successful solo career is only accentuated by his previous membership in the legendary DJ/music group the X-ecutioners, which has garnered him recognition and tours throughout the world.

Rolling Stone nominated Rob Swift’s group the X-ecutioners as one of the top 50 Players in Hip-Hop alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Master P and Lauryn Hill. Known as one of the best turntablists on the planet, Swift has elevated the art of DJ’ing with unbelievable displays of technical skill and acrobatics, making the Technic 1200 the musical instrument of the future. He has broken ground for DJs and turntablists worldwide in one of the most influential turntable bands in the world, recorded full length LPs for major labels (Loud, Columbia), worked with multi-platinum bands like Linkin Park, made appearances on MTV, The David Letterman Show, and Last Call w/Carson Daly. Rob has also recorded 2 solo albums, the "Ablist" and "Sound Event", and has collaborated with such notable artists as Herbie Hancock and Bob James.

Rob's latest effort, "War Games” is his 3rd solo venture. In 2005/2006, he will be touring North America, Australia, Asia and Europe in support of it. With his newly found creative freedom since leaving the X-ecutioners, his aim is to make a social statement and unleash a totally new concept in turntable music. Wargames is chock-full of vicious turntablism, MCs & hot beats; one of the first albums of its kind to provide social commentary from the point-of-view of the DJ and features special guests Large Professor, DJ Melo D (Beat Junkies), DJ Quest,Bob James, Breez Evahflowin’, Ricci Rucker, Toadstyle, A. Saffery, Dave McMurray, Akinyele and Prints Haze to name a few... This tour is not to be missed!

Contact: Premiere Artists Group

Or book online at www.premiereartistsgroup.com/requests.php

www.premiereartistsgroup.com

561.792.2177

Complete Bio and online booking form available at:
http://premiereartistsgroup.com/roster/robswift/index.php
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Jeru the Damaja's European Tour

has been extended due to overwhelming demand. There are still a few select dates available for Europe. Please direct all inquiries/offers to Sondra or call 01.561.792.2177.

SEPTEMBER
Friday, 23rd - Regenburg
Saturday, 24th - Stuttgart
Sunday, 25th - OPEN
Mon 26th - OPEN
Tues 27th - Leeds
Weds 28th - Utrecht
Thurs 29th - Deventer
Fri 30th - Brighton

OCTOBER
Sat 1st - OPEN
Sun 2nd - Lyon
Mon 3rd - OPEN
Tues 4th - OPEN
Weds 5th - Southhampton
Thurs 6th - Strasbourg
Fri 7th - Ostrava
Sat 8th - Liverpool
Sun 9th - Fribourg
Mon 10th - OPEN
Tues 11th - Hague
Weds 12th - Newcastle
Thurs 13th - Edinburgh
Fri 14th - Bristol
Sat 15th - OPEN
Sun 16th - Skopje
Mon 17th - OPEN
Tues 18th - OPEN
Wed 19th - Nottingham
Thurs 20th - Poland
Fri 21st - OPEN
Sat 22nd - OPEN
Sun., 23rd - Poland
Mon., 24th - OPEN
Tues., 25th - Berlin/Munchen
Wed., 26th - Trier
Thurs., 27th - Rheinfelden
Fri., 28th - OPEN
Sat., 29th - Karlsruhe
Sun., 30th - Dusseldorf

Rob Swift WarGames CD Release Tour

East Coast Dates Available from September 22 thru Sept. 30

Hailed by Spin Magazine as one of the Top Turntablists in the World - next only to DJ Q-Bert and Mix Master Mike - Spin goes on to describe Rob Swift as “the most self-consciously musical of his peers, meticulously arranging his scratches and stuttering beats.” Moreover, his successful solo career is only accentuated by his previous membership in the legendary DJ/music group the X-ecutioners, which has garnered him recognition and tours throughout the world.



Rolling Stone nominated Rob Swift’s group the X-ecutioners as one of the top 50 Players in Hip-Hop alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Master P and Lauryn Hill. Rolling Stone goes on to describe the X-ecutioners as “some of the best turntablists on the planet…wowing crowds and elevating the art of DJ’ing with unbelievable displays of technical skill and acrobatics, making the Technic 1200 the musical instrument of the future.” As a member of the X-ecutioners he has broken ground for DJs and turntablists worldwide in one of the most influential turntable bands in the world. Rob has recorded full length LPs for major labels (Loud, Columbia), worked with multi-platinum bands like Linkin Park, made appearances on MTV, The David Letterman Show, and Last Call w/Carson Daly. Rob has recorded 2 solo albums, the Ablist and Sound Event, and has also collaborated with artists Herbie Hancock and Bob James on other projects.



Rob's latest album, "War Games”, is his 3rd solo album and he will be touring North America, Australia, Asia and Europe in support of it. With his new creative freedom since leaving the X-ecutioners, his aim is to make a social statement - a totally new concept in turntable music.



* Wargames is chock-full of vicious turntablism, MCs & hot beats; one of the first albums of its kind to provide social commentary from the point-of-view of the DJ

* Rob Swift is a former member of the world-famous turntablist group THE X-ECUTIONERS

* Wargames features special guests:

Large Professor, DJ Melo D (Beat Junkies), DJ Quest,Bob James, Breez Evahflowin’, Ricci Rucker, Toadstyle, A. Saffery, Dave McMurray & Akinyele

* National retail marketing & college radio servicing started July ‘05

* National press campaign started June ‘05



Contact: Premiere Artists Group

Or book online at www.premiereartistsgroup.com/requests.php

www.premiereartistsgroup.com

561.792.2177

Grand Wizard Theodore, Union, Brighton, Thursday, July 14

Theodore is the man who invented hip-hop scratching.

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Premiere Artists Group is now accepting offers for

DJ Shortkut "Kuts Foundation Tour"

Europe Dates: August 22nd through September 2nd, 2005

DJing since '87, Jonathan Cruz, known internationally as Shortkut, has thrilled all DJ, turntablist and hip-hop audiences worldwide. As a member of the world renowned Beat Junkies, Triple Threat and the now defunct Invisibl Skratch Piklz crews, he is known for his unbelievable beat juggling and percussion techniques and routines.  Shortkut has claimed numerous titles including the 1994 and 1998 West Coast DMC Champion and the 1996 Zulu Nation International Champion. He was also featured in national and international publications including Rolling Stone, Details, Spin, and VIBE.

Shortkut's talent has taken him to almost every continent and has allowed him to visit Australia, Denmark, Japan, Italy, Sweden, France, Germany, Belgium, and Holland.  Now, he comes to Europe to tour in support of his latest project -- a follow-up to his well received "Kuts Foundation" CD.  "Kuts Foundation 2" is an all skratch song mix CD produced in Japan and set for worldwide release in September 2005. In the same way the X-Ecutioners had documented their history of turntablism on Scratchology, Shortkut has put together his own personal anthology of hip hop and scratch anthems.

Other Artists Currently On Tour:  Rob Swift, Aquasky, Jeru the Damaja, The Breakfastaz, Danny the Wildchild, Chill Factor-5, Chris Carter, DJ Lord, Mr. Len

To Book Online: www.premiereartistsgroup.com/requests.php

For Press Inquiries: info@premiereartistsgroup.com

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Chibuku Shake Shake's re-launch September 2005 onwards!

Jul 8 2005

icLiverpool

LIVERPOOL'S Chibuku Shake Shake returns after the summer hiatus - well, if you can call barnstorming barn parties, electric Masque collaborations with Circus, select parties around the country and of course the best tent at Creamfields a hiatus, the best underground night in the country returns with arguably the best shit booked in yet. Retaining the eclectic vibes that have made the night famous, Chibuku still straddles the wild horses of nocturnal deviance that make it the rough-edged jewel in the clubbing crown of the North West and far beyond, daring to put together lineups that would otherwise fail were it not for the dedication of the promoters and continued resurgency the city is enjoying with a clued-up crowd wanting to have their ears challenged. Adding to the heinous acts coming shortly to Liverpool the Barfly (the Masque name is now totally redundant) itself has had a refurbishment, including much improved air conditioning and even more sound pumped into the Theatre, Loft and Bar, three iconic rooms that have helped shape the underground house-techno-breaks-drum and bass-hiphop-funk-soul-live-soul resistance. Exciting doesn't really do it justice. And add to that a Chibuku and Circus party at Nation on November 12th... Coming up just for starters are: Jazzy Jeff & Mad Skillz, London Elektricity (live) + guests, Soulwax present Niteversions feat: 2manydjs, Soulwax live, Vitalic (live), Justice/Erol Alkan, DJ Marky & Mc Dynamite, Felix Da Housecat, Jeru the Damaja (Live), Dave Clarke, Alan Simms, Optical & Ed Rush, Evil 9, Jamie Lidell (live)... Plus the exciting brace of residents making names for themselves including: The Beat Monkeys, Leo Belchetz, Loz, Dom Chung, Wandy, Phil Charnock and Luke Carr...

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DJ Radar's Concerto for Turntable! Red Bull Video 6/25/05
Challenge the Norm
Classic orchestration fused with the urban styling of a modern turntablist forces music to break its traditional barriers and innovate modern sound. The result: a resonating, progressive piece of music, Concerto for Turntable, to be performed by the Red Bull Artsehcro.
Here is the opportunity for you, the collegiate classical musician with a desire to break the norm, to take part in a true first. Join the Red Bull Artsehcro and perform with DJ Radar at the world premier of Raul Yanez’s Concerto for Turntable at New York's Carnegie Hall on October 2, 2005.
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