Wednesday 27th April!!!! The Cuban Brothers will be doing a special live band gig as the CB’s!!! And even better, to celebrate Archerio’s birthday, we’ve decided to make it a FREE gig so we can all party together. Come through for the party of truth. Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY. 8pm-1am.
The Cuban Brothers in conjunction with Proud 2 are giving away not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 but TEN frickin tickets for a chance to check the CBs, along with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Krafty Kuts this 21st April!! And it’s all so simple. All you have to do is write your name and address on a postcard and put it inside your desk drawer. NO!!! All you actually have to do is email VIP@proud.co.uk with “The CBs are the Cuban Brothers” in the subject line and those selected will be emailed back.
See you at the party!!
Well what a party it was!!! The Cuban Brothers, DJ Yoda, The Nextmen all on one night including an awesome dance show by Rogue Elements and a sexy burlesque performance by the one and only Giselle!! Much respect to DJ Will, Bliss and all at The Old Queen’s Head for the smooth operation!
Thank you to everyone who turned up and partied for the cause – we certainly had a good time. Things are still uncertain in Japan but let’s hope our contributions will help to get people’s lives back to normal over there.
If you would like to send donations you can either go to the Red Cross website here or The Nippon Foundation’s website here who were the key helpers in the recovery after Kobe’s huge earthquake in 1995.
With Kengo San’s family and many of our friends in Japan affected by the horrific disaster, we decided to put on our fundraiser – well it’ll be the party of truth like any other Cuban Brothers party but will feature special guest DJs and performers!!! All proceeds including part of the bar take (Thank you very much to the kind people of www.theoldqueenshead.com) will go to the Red Cross Tsunami Appeal who are delivering food and supplies and providing doctors and nurses to the affected areas.
Details!!!
When: 24th March 10pm til late
Where: The Old Queen’s Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 8LN
DJs – Cuban Brothers Sound System, Barry Ashworth, plus very special secret guest
Performers – Cuban Brothers, Giselle (Burlesque), 1 Motion Crew (Award Winning Breakdance crew)
How much! – 5 pound donation on the door – Profits from the bar take will go to the Red Cross so drink for a good cause!!!!
Hope to see you all there!
OK it’s not quite yet Summer, but we’ve definitely started thinking about this year’s festivals. To put you in the mood for the parties to come, Archerio has put together a fine selection of party bangers from funk, disco to classic hip hop that will get any dance floor going.
Check it out!!!
http://www.mixcloud.com/bestimix/bestimix-46-archerio-the-cuban-brothers/
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar! You know when you hear the call to prayer, you’ve come to a Muslim state and it’s different rules over here. Although hailing as one of the “decadent” party spots of the middle east where the rich and famous come to play, it’s still a Muslim state with some very conservative laws! So we were warned that there was to be absolutely no skin showing and no costumes that would reveal the contours of the body…..
Nasimi beach is the beach bar of the Atlantis resort complex – so big it has an aquarium and a water park as part of the hotel! The gig itself was a fun one joined by some familiar faces we recognised from previous gigs in Dubai. Shout outs to Charl, Smoking Groove and David Craig (Craaaaig David!!!) for the support!
Sheesha-ing away with resident Charl Chaka at Nasimi!
The place to be for the coolest and hippest Sydneyfarians, we returned to the Ivy for a sunset set. Joined by our Dj of Truth, Peruvian Brother and Pacha resident, Cutmaster Deejay Mo’funk we rocked the party to a partly nosed up, not so clued up crowd (loving the “er…. what’s going on lads” faces as we hit the stage) but got them all dancing by the end of the set! A nonsense party of great magnitude. Thanks to the beautiful Sam Nethery for looking after us and respect to Chicago’s James Hurd who played after. Archerio loves you!!! And of course big respect to Justin Hemmes, head Honcho of Jam Music for inviting us. Good luck with Good Vibes!
Incidentally, shout out to, legendary B-boy Poe 1 now residing in Adelaide. Thanks for a great jam in Sydney!
Staying in Busselton bang on the beach, a little village about 3 hours from Perth, we played, our last and arguably our best gig of the Oz tour. Archerio danced amazingly, DJ Mo’funk cut if up nice and fresh, Miguel worked the crowd in a way only the seasoned performer can, and I did my bit…. Perth has the most appreciative and best party crowd in Australia, hands down. Due to the fact that not many international acts make it to the West Coast, Perth’s music fans embrace you like no other place. You got our vote!!
Shout outs to Peaches and Dara J and Family! Good vibes!
And sorry folks our gig was cancelled at the Espy – unforeseen visa circumstances meant we had to leave straight to New Zealand!
After holidaying in Bali for a couple of weeks we come to the land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa or New Zealand. New Zealand is our second home in a way. Miguel spent some of his youth here and since the first time I came here, I’ve loved the vibe of the place and the feeling I get – it feels like home away from home.
New Zealand has a very serious music scene. Julien Dyne, Isaac Aesili, Ladi6, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Benny Tones, Electric Wire Hustle not to mention the list of up and coming producers and bands, there is a high quality of music here. As always we are joined for the Kiwi gigs by local celebrity and unofficial ambassador of Latin music and culture, Bobbito Brazuka, aka Robertinho Mukai. Working at Conch Records, an Auckland institution, a hub for musicians and first stop for any visiting DJs, he also holds down his residency at Ponsonby Social Club (my favourite Auckland bar) as well as playing in many more. Look out for his new project “Latin Aoteroa” with Bobbito on decks, Isaac Aesili on percussion and horns and MCed by the beautiful Jennifer Zea.
Although I ended up doing some side shows, the main Cuban gigs were at San Francisco Bath House in Wellington and Splore City in Auckland. Run by John Minty, the Splore Festival takes place every other year on a great little beach in a National Park. On the “off” years John has put on something a little smaller in the city and here is where we find ourselves!
Taking place in Auckland City Hall, the Friday night was headlined by Kelis. Saturday saw Mayer Hawthorne (great show!! The boy can sing!), Belleruche and us lot! Another great vibe and fun times. It’s great to be back!
After holidaying in Bali for a couple of weeks we come to the land of the Long White Cloud, Aotearoa or New Zealand. New Zealand is our second home in a way. Miguel spent some of his youth here and since the first time I came here, I’ve loved the vibe of the place and the feeling I get – it feels like home away from home.
New Zealand has a very serious music scene. Julien Dyne, Isaac Aesili, Ladi6, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Benny Tones, Electric Wire Hustle not to mention the list of up and coming producers and bands, there is a high quality of music here. As always we are joined for the Kiwi gigs by local celebrity and unofficial ambassador of Latin music and culture, Bobbito Brazuka, aka Robertinho Mukai. Working at Conch Records, an Auckland institution, a hub for musicians and first stop for any visiting DJs, he also holds down his residency at Ponsonby Social Club (my favourite Auckland bar) as well as playing in many more. Look out for his new project “Latin Aoteroa” with Bobbito on decks, Isaac Aesili on percussion and horns and MCed by the beautiful Jennifer Zea.
A fun crowd at the PSC with Bobbi Brazuka and Kengo san on the decks!
Although I ended up doing some side shows, the main Cuban gigs were at San Francisco Bath House in Wellington and Splore City in Auckland. Run by John Minty, the Splore Festival takes place every other year on a great little beach in a National Park. On the “off” years John has put on something a little smaller in the city and here is where we find ourselves!
Taking place in Auckland City Hall, the Friday night was headlined by Kelis. Saturday saw Mayer Hawthorne (great show!! The boy can sing!), Belleruche and us lot! Another great vibe and fun times. It’s great to be back!
Kelis giving it on Friday with DJ NikkiBeats, followed by Shortee Blitz and J-Star too. UK represent!
Mayer Hawthorne and County covering Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes”. Girls are literally fainting!