SpacePowerProductions

The great Live Music Archive at Internet Archive with focus on Michael Franti and Spearhead

The Arena Halle offers a professional infrastructure at the highest stage on 6.500 sqm. It’s located right on the river Spree in Berlin’s inner city district Alt­Treptow. The space of the Arena Halle can be adjusted to the diverse needs and wishes of our clients. Trade fairs, conventions, gala events, product presentations or TV­ and movie production, fashion events and parties, as well as concerts up to 9.000 guests ­ Arena Halle offers ideal space for all possible events. The building complex was raised as a depot for buses in 1927 according to plans by imperial secretary of housing Franz Ahrens. At this time it was the largest cantilever hall in Europe. It is the synthesis of 1920s industrial architecture and contemporary event infrastructure that gives the heritage protected venue its distinct character. Arena Halle was fully refurbished in 2000. It’s one of Berlins’ most popular event locations.

records and bandinfo at DiscoGs

Wilson & Alroy_s record reviews of Boogie Down Productions and KRS-One

Biography, discography, picture gallery of the funky space bass player

Bootsy Collins is best known as the bassist for Parliament/Funkadelic and leader of Bootsy's Rubberband in the late 70's. Bootsy now spends much of his time producing Movie, game and animation scores, along with producing and mentoring young talent. Check out the artists section of the site to find out more about the groups on his label, Bootzilla Productions.

Here you will find the story of The Time, a portrait of each band member, a full discographyrn with lyrics, an enhanced list of live shows with some reviews, a complete song databank,rna detailled list of bootlegs and many more.

The story of Defunkt has reached 25 years. This punk-funk-jazz unit born in 1978 in New York City merged avant-garde with rocking, funky grooves. Over this period the band made 15 recordings on various independent labels and traveled throughout the world sharing the stage with countless numbers of popular artists including James Brown, David Burne and Talking Heads, The Clash, Hans & Candy Dulfer, Isaac Hayes, Prince, Larry Graham, Michelle N’dChello, Maceo Parker and countless others.

As a sought-after master of his instrument, Doug has recorded and performed with a diverse roster of talent over the years. From his early days with Sugarhill records to pioneering work with Tackhead and Living Colour, Doug has also added The Rolling Stones, Mos Def, Depeche Mode, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Jeff Beck, and Seal to his list. He is truly best described as a journeyman.

Dub FX (real name Benjamin Stanford) is a worldwide street performer and studio recording artist from St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. After playing and singing in a band called Twitch, he set out solo when he moved to Europe. His trademark is creating rich live music using only his own performance aided by Live looping and effect pedals combined with his voice. He creates intricate hip hop, reggae and drum and bass rhythms.