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Monday, February 22, 2010
Not A Test @ Dub Land Underground 03/04/10.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
MNM Presents interview. Lotus 02/26/10 @ Water Street with Filthy Funk.
werd: djb
code: kathleen hope
Just recently, we finally got a long overdue introduction to Marshall out in Buffalo, otherwise known as the dude behind MNM Presents. He gave us a minute of his time to chat about the upcoming Lotus show on February 26th, and he also dropped a little info pertaining to events forthcoming. 2010 is looking bright. Thank yous to Marshall and looking forward to the upcoming events...
- djb, riproc
RIPROC: So give us a bit of background about MNM Presents. When was it started and why?
Marshall: January 2001. And to be honest, it was born out of love for drum & bass. There wasn't a solid place to hear it, and a lot of the DJs didn't play together. We changed all that. We put them all under one roof, which was the hard part, at the now defunct 658 Lounge. We made it a weekly event called The Return, and it was a raging success for almost three years. It was in early '03 that we branched out and started booking bands, other types of DJs, and working with multiple venues. The fact we work with so many venues I think is key. Certain shows work better in certain places, and being limited doesn't help anyone.
It should be noted we're always focused on the underground, the different, and the dance floor. The limitation - and I hope this isn't selfish - is if I don't like it, I don't book it. Even if it's a money maker. Stay true to heart, that's the bottom line.
RIPROC: What are some of the major accomplishments that it has achieved over the years?
Marshall: The Return, as I mentioned earlier, is something I'm extremely proud of, and will never forget. The Christmas Party is a big one. It's given people - over 1,000 last time - a chance to see everyone they know for the holidays all in one night. It's an institution. Sunset Sundays is another big one, going on our sixth year - and now with boat cruises!
As for national acts, "concerts" if you will… Girl Talk, Chromeo, Diplo, Rusko, Prefuse 73, Tortoise, Mad Professor… there's so many. Then there's things like Secret Chiefs 3, which was huge for me, but not the masses. In nine years, I guess it can be a pretty long list. Honestly, the stuff that's coming, the shows on the way - I'm pumped. The future looks bright, I'm real excited.
Lotus
RIPROC: We're extremely excited about your productions coming to town with the announcement that you're bringing Lotus to Rochester. I was able to catch them last year out in Syracuse at The Westcott, it was definitely one of the better concert experiences I've ever had. Tell us a bit more about this upcoming show.
Marshall: Lotus is a band we've been consistently bringing since drawing 100 people at the local brewery to almost 1000 at the biggest spot in town. It's wild to witness. They have grown up a lot into this prog-rock-electronic entity, complete with lights & sound that'll just blow you away. It's techno, rock, jazz, funk, indescribable dance music that hits the core. All I can say is submerge yourself. It's a roller coaster ride and worth the trip.
Let's not forget Roc's own livetronica leaders, Filthy Funk are opening the show. And we've upped the ante with an after party at Dub Land Underground, featuring Orchard Lounge, but fuckin-A! We'd need another interview to talk about that, haha!
RIPROC: What have you got planned for MNM Presents in the coming months? Anything you can let us in on?
Marshall: Oh man, here we go… Bonobo Live, Bassnectar, Mr. Lif, Eoto, Sparkey, Telepath, The Join (Biscuits after party), Tigersapien, Tortoise, and a ton of stuff I'm dying to tell you, but can't yet! This summer's Sunset Sundays will be extra-special, that's for sure. Let's end this now, before I sip more beer and tell you something I'm not supposed to!
Right now we're listening to:
Filthy Funk "Breathe" ("Eklectric", 2010, Filthy Funk)
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