Fort Knox Five

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Kollol Presents, Sunset Promotions & Supperclub bring you the official Power to the Peaceful DJ Afterparty at Supperclub on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

Headlining the event will be world champion funky dub breakbeat hero Fort Knox Five (DJ Set feat. JonH).

Joining him will be funky breaks killers Motion Potion, DJ Platurn (of the Oakland Faders) and Shissler (of the Space Cowboys). Hosting the Backroom will be the Slayers Club feat.
Lokae, Manitous, Matt Haze and more.

On 9.11 San Francisco celebrates a decade of commitment to peace and nonviolent resistance with the Power to the Peaceful festival in Golden Gate Park. That night, the reinvented sounds of post civil rights funk will fly through the air as Supperclub hosts the festival’s official DJ afterparty. The night will be jam packed with talent, including DC nufunk hero Jon H of Fort Knox 5, local funk aficionado Motion Potion, Oakland Fader DJ Platurn, Space Cowboy DJ Shissler and a room hosted by the Slayers Club crew. The music will focus on remixed funk, and protest beats to highlight the danceable side of active resistance. Capacity is limited and this event is expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.sunsettickets.com

The FORT KNOX FIVE is a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch for producing heavy hitting records. Most recently, they receieved massive international acclaim for the groundbreaking work done on the recent video for their track SHIFT featuring Afrika Bambaataa and Mustafa Akbar. Watch this amazing video at http://tinyurl.com/32hz5rq

Sid Barcelona, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Steve Raskin are the masterminds behind the FORT KNOX FIVE. They established Fort Knox Recordings in 2003 to release party-rocking music that crosses tempos and defies genres. Their world renowned ‘Fort Knox Sound' has overtaken dance-floors with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation with funky electronic breakbeats. In 2006 they released the critically acclaimed ‘The New Gold Standard' to showcase the groundbreaking sounds from their premier funk and soul label.

The FORT KNOX FIVE's talent for organic hooks has made them highly sought after producers and remixers. They have over 20 remixes to their credit, including monster mixes for A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Kraak & Smaak, Ursula 1000, Dynamo Productions, and Mo' Horizons, as well as remixes for the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley. The FORT KNOX FIVE has coined the term ‘Reminted' to represent their signature remixing style. They released the first ‘Reminted' CD showcasing some of their favorite productions in a continuous DJ mix in 2007.

Further cementing the FORT KNOX FIVE's reputation, Afrika Bambaataa—the godfather of hip-hop—asked them to produce four tracks on his latest album Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light released on the legendary Tommy Boy Label.
Tapped by URB Magazine for its annual "Next 100" list, the FORT KNOX FIVE's music has been featured on major compilations including the highly regarded Hotel Costes Sept — and has been licensed to numerous films, television shows, commercials and video games. Most recently their music has been featured in the FRINGE tv show on Fox, and video games Tiger Woods 2009 & Facebreaker. They also finished exclusive production on six original interactive tracks in the Fort Knox style for EA Sports Skate 2 & Skate It game soundtracks.

As DJs, they know how to rock a party with infectious grooves that effortlessly move from funk, reggae, and hip-hop to prime time beats & breaks. Their unique DJ style has proven irresistible to clubgoers worldwide. They have performed on 5 continents, and in over 25 different countries. The Fort Knox Five have spun at some of the most prestigious venues in the world such as Madison Square Gardens in NYC, the Hollywood Bowl in LA, La Paloma in Barcelona, Fabric in London, and Die Registrateur in Munich just to name a few. Their music & skills caught the attention of Gwen Stefani, who asked the FORT KNOX FIVE to be her tour DJs for her Harajuku Lovers tour with the Black Eyed Peas. The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino hired the FK5 to provide musical direction for Eyecandy Sound Lounge. During their tenure at the club, it was the 3rd highest grossing venue out of all of the MGM/Mirage properties.

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http://www.sunsettickets.com/events/117986/FORT-KNOX-5-P2TP-...

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415.348.0900