BRASStitutes
Brasstitutes - horns for hire was recently formed after being Inspired by the unique and dynamic drum & bass grooves of Afro-Brazilian act Napalma. Born from a concept by three classically trained musicians. The group mixes diverse genres of style and sound with the full and rich tonality of two trombones and tuba, Brasstitiutes - horns for hire are breathing new life into the usual supporting line-up, crossing over from the depths of classical sonority to meet the energetic fusion of styles by creating ecelctic new ideas.
Congratulations to our tuba player Mats, and to Tash who has just fulfilled her dream of marrying a Brasstitute! As of Saturday, 2nd May, they are now Mr and Mrs Kjelling. May the patter of tiny tuba Brasstitute feet follow soon. The other two Brasstitutes are still 'living the dream'!
La Scarpetta - 340ml and Napalma
For this gig, where Napalma was playing host, 340ml sent them a basic rehearsal recording of four tracks and the Brasstitutes scored in their contribution and it all came together live on stage without any group rehearsal. I was having too good a time to make notes of what and on which track but I clearly remember watching Pinto peeling away from the microphone in absolute delight as a brass line slotted perfectly into one of their classic tracks. This is what good live original music is all about and boy did the 200 or so people in attendance register their delight. courtesy Neil Comfort - The Mercury
La Scarpetta - 340ml and Napalma
For this gig, where Napalma was playing host, 340ml sent them a basic rehearsal recording of four tracks and the Brasstitutes scored in their contribution and it all came together live on stage without any group rehearsal.
I was having too good a time to make notes of what and on which track but I clearly remember watching Pinto peeling away from the microphone in absolute delight as a brass line slotted perfectly into one of their classic tracks. This is what good live original music is all about and boy did the 200 or so people in attendance register their delight.
courtesy Neil Comfort - The Mercury
Upcoming events
Saturday, 19 June 2010 at 16:00
The Wavehouse, Gateway
A live music event featuring a selection of South Africa's top 5 DJs and artists including Locnville, Goldfish, Die Antwoord, The City Bowl Mizers, Roger Goode and Euphonik, FUNKY G & THE BRASSTITUTES...
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Maisha and the BRASStitutes live @ Vacca Matta
27 November at 20:00 until 02:00
Maisha And the BRASStitutes will be performing for the first time together at Vacca Matta Suncoast casino.
Support Act: Catlike Thieves
50 bucks entry
BRASStitues live in London
"Exclusiuve London GIG"
Thursday, July 9 at 9:00pm, Guarabara
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BRASStitutes, Dead Alphabet, Catlike Thieves and T.H.O.T.S. live @ BURN!!!!
"BRASStitutes are going to burn it up"
Saturday, June 20 at 9:00pm, BURN
Napalma, The BRASStitutes and 340 ml
"The Biggest Party Yet"
Sunday, May 24 at 3:00pm, La Scapetta
Durban, South Africa
Napalma and the BRASStitutes
BENEFIT CONCERT for ROBERTA PIJPER
Saturday, 9 May 2009, 11:30am - 11:30pm
Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, Mariannhill
Durban, South Africa
Napalma and the BRASStitutes
Friday, 12 June 2009, time: tbc
Panama Rooms, Stamford Hill Road
Durban, South Africa
1 April 09 - Napalma and the BRASStitutes @ the Zula Bar in Capetown
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4 April 2009, 5.30-6.30pm - in concert with Napalma
on the Bassline Stage @ the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
...for information on the Festival, visit
www.capetownjazzfest.com >>