See You There: Grooverider |
by Bill Mahoney |
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Friday, October 7
GRooverider
Very few artists who work in the electronic music genre can claim both career longevity and lasting influence. Kraftwerk and techno luminaries Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin are some of the very few who come to mind, but in the world of drum ’n’ bass, English-born DJ and producer Grooverider may be the most significant legend there is. As early innovations in the style can be directly traced to Grooverider’s work (some would even argue that he created it), the DJ has earned the unofficial title “Godfather of Drum ‘n’ Bass” from appreciative fans and followers. Surprisingly, Grooverider has never played in Buffalo—where drum ’n’ bass has become the dominant brand of underground electronic music in area clubs—and his local appearance comes as even more of an honor considering the producer’s current gig on BBC Radio 1 rarely allows him to tour outside of the UK these days. On Friday (October 7), Grooverider spins the wax at Opium Lounge with support from Toronto DJ Mr. Brown and vocal support from resident MC Valiant.
10pm. Opium Lounge, 681 Main St. (842-6784). $7-$10.
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