Ruff House Community & Sasquatch Drummer unite to present a FUNKTION FRIDAYS Special Event :


Friday, February 9th / 2007


Jungle Love - A Valentine’s Party


FEATURING:


RAY KEITH - Dread Recordings - UK


Ray Keith started his career in the Dance music scene back in early
1989. Having an immense passion for underground music as well as funk
and soul, lead him to buy some turntables and mix the music he enjoyed
listening to. He eventually managed to get to know the then owners of
a nightclub called Oscars in Clacton-on Sea (Buster Brooker) and they
let him play his first professional gig, which he enjoyed it so much
that he was hooked for life! This moved him on to local raves like
L'aristos, The Venue, The Works and Andromeda and not forgetting the
Hippodrome in Colchester. These venues were regularly visited by Ray
in the early stages of his career and gave him the experience of what
all DJ's know - hard work, unpredictability of the job and crowd
satisfaction.


Before moving to the London club circuit, Ray held a residency at
Cinderella's in Ipswich, giving him an idea of what the masses wanted
at that time. The underground music scene was exploding and clubs were
popping up everywhere in London and in the South East. The Crazy Club
asked him to be a resident giving him knowledge of the London
underground scene, and then went on to play for Future and Innocence
at Lazerdrome in 1990-91.


Late 1992 saw Ray enter the world of music production, remixing tracks
for Moby, Shades Of Rhythm, St. Etienne and Orbital. This gave him the
'know how' to work with other labels in the scene like Labello Blanco
and Moving Shadow. During this period Ray worked for Dave at City
Sounds in Holborn, moving onto Black Market Records in Soho where he
is currently today, keeping one ear to the ground, in charge of the
buying department.


After a time of producing and re-mixing tunes, Ray decided to start
his own label in early 1994 called Dread Recordings, followed by Penny
Black and UFO Records later. With prolific tracks like 'The Chopper',
'You Got Me Burning Up', 'Yes Yes' and Something Out There on Dread he
also managed to create another anthem for the Drum and Bass archives;
'The Renegade Terrorist' on Moving Shadow Records.


Ray is at the cutting edge of Drum and Bass, securing a regular show
currently on Vibe FM and an occasional appearance on Kiss FM, covering
the whole South East. Playing at all major parties such as Planet V,
Innovation, World Dance, Helter Skelter, Slammin' Vinyl and a
residency at Movement at Bar Rumba on Thursdays. His schedule is
hectic with a string of worldwide tours in America, Europe, Asia and
Australia under his belt.


In the latter part of 2002, Ray completed some major projects that
involved working with chart toppers 'Big Brovaz', remixing known
tracks as, 'Ok' and 'Ring a Ding'. He also remixed a beautiful vocal
piece called 'Don't Get Me Wrong' on AK Records, which is still
present on most dance floors. For Dread, 'The Latin Thing' was a
monster single to end the year off. Twisted Anger feat. Danny C one of
our main producers on our label constructed this track on a Latino
vibe, unusual for the renowned releases on Dread. This went amazingly
well that Ray continued the sound by making 'The Latin Quarter' at the
end of 2002 ready to feature on the V Recordings Drum and Bass Fiesta
that was released in April 2003 and later on Dread in August.


Another personal project close to Ray is the cover of 'No No No',
originally written by Dawn Penn, Teaming up with MC Navigator and the
luscious lyrics of Alexander, I & I's main singer, this track takes
Dread Recordings on a different level completely. This soulful piece
is a favourite with the ladies and a change from the dark and tearing
sound of Dread, showing Ray in his versatile mode.


There is no end to Ray's talents; he is religiously in the studio
every week producing and remixing tracks, constantly moving on to new
ideas and looking to the future. Keeping a strong working bond with
his engineer Nookie from Good Looking Records for the last ten years,
contributes to making these talented individuals into a formidable
team.


Taking time out from his very busy international scehdule , this original badboy is set to touch down in Vancouverfor a long overdue performance and to show the West Coast the true definition of ' JUNGLE LOVE' !





Also Featuring:





Vancity's Finest Ladies of Drum & Bass!


Ill Esha (Breakbeat Science / Agroculture / Funktion Fridays)


Mary Mac (BBE Breakbeat Empire / Funktion Fridays) djmarymac.com


Lady AK (Abstrakt / Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays)



TRIPLE THREAT BATTLE SET!


Slim Pickins (Future Roots / Boodang / WMD / Trifekta / Funktion Fridays)
vs.
Pete Flex (Future Roots / Boodang / WMD / Trifekta /Funktion Fridays)
vs.
Epic (Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays - UK/Van)


Special Dancehall set by Tank Girl (Funktion Fridays / Ruff House Community / CSO / Westbeach Gastown)


Contract Killah (Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays)


Dainjah (Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays / 4 Point)


B-Boy Burkes (Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays)


MysterE MC (Ruff House Community / C1rca / Automatic / Funktion Fridays)


Flowpro (Future roots / Funktion Fridays)


Timbo (Ruff House Community / Funktion Fridays)


Pearl Miller (Future Roots / Lady Dame)





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Ticket Prices:
$18 advance, more at the door


Available at:
Boomtown – 102-1252 Burrard Street – 604.893.8696
Beat Street – 439 West Hastings Street – 604.683-3344
Cottonmouth Smoke Shop - 1120 Davie Street - 604.331.1602
Underworld - 860 Granville St - 604.899-8949
Planet Rock – 1051 Granville Street – 604.688.6026
Zulu – 1972 West 4th Avenue – 604.738.3232
DIPT Urban Hookups - 819 Hornby Street – 604.669.9990
Remix - 1228 Granville Street - 604.681.0044
Westbeach Gastown - 240-807 Powell Street - 604.301.1107
Jamaican Pizza Jerk - 2707 Commercial Drive - 604.876.3343
Laramy - Metropolis @ Metrotown - 604.439.2013
Dub Shop - 1758 West 4th Avenue - 604.734.3824
Smoke Signals - 1151 Granville Street - 604.684.8653
Vinyl Records - 319 Hastings Street West - 604.488.1234
Pizza from Hell - 2041 4th Avenue West - 604.736.4355
Clubzone - #307-1040 Hamilton Street - 1.866.760.8324
www.clubzone.com
www.commongrooves.ca


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