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DJ Marcosby Matt Barber |
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Anyone who saw Marcos Udagawa (aka DJ Marcos of Knowmatic Tribe) perform during his residency in Buffalo had to realize it couldn’t last. The enormous talent he displayed behind the turntables matched Marcos’ outsized personality and infectious energy. Buffalo just wasn’t big enough to hold him, more because of the size of his musical vision than the city’s decline. Marcos reached out to musicians from diverse communities while living in Buffalo. He assembled players from jazz, rock, and world music backgrounds and bands to improvise live behind him while he manned the turntables at the old Kingsnake Lounge. Marcos once spun between sets by Artery (now known as Odiorne) and Madder Rose at a Buffalo show. Those types of appearances attracted and challenged people who never considered a turntablist a musician. All the while he threw warehouse parties and raves, and brought big names like The Wicked Crew, dj Spooky, and The Chocolate Factory to town. In 2002, Marcos moved to New York City and now goes by the name Gringo Scarr! He’s been featured in magazines like Fader and Urb, and has opened for Chemical Brothers and Orb. On Wednesday (Nov. 23), Marcos returns to Buffalo to play at Prespa.
Wednesday, November 23 at 10pm. Prespa, 439 Delaware Ave. (842-2255). Free.
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