RUSS JONES (London)
NOW A FREE EVENT!!!!

'Hackney Globe Trotter' Russ Jones is a firm lover of good sounds, funky eyewear and vintage Volkswagens.

Russ is behind some of London's most successful clubs including London Calling and No Room for Squares in the mid 90's, was Artistic Director of Blue Note the venue, and also helped to set up the celebrated brazilian record label 'Far Out Recordings'. In the 21st century, Russ has becoming one of the leading djs on 'global beat'. From his seminal club night Future World Funk working alongside regular DJ partner Cliffy, he has gone on to compile over 13 compilation CDs including the two globally renowned volumes of 'Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers', and now follows up with "Arriba La Cumbia: The new sounds of cumbia from around the world".

Russ tours oz for a third time, venturing out for the antipodean Womad festivals in Adelaide and New Zealand, and hooks up with local global beats crew Uber Lingua for a tour of 6 cities.

Sunday March 1st - Newcastle - View Factory
64 Scott St (cnr Telford St) Newcastle NSW 2300 : afternoon gig starts 2pm - 8pm : FREE ENTRY
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