The Connection Vol 1 – Album Launch Boat

[Spin Doctor]

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The Doctor’s Orders, R2 Records & Happy Feet present

THE CONNECTION VOL.1

ALBUM LAUNCH BOAT PARTY

EASTER SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2009

8pm-2am Aboard The Golden Jubilee

Departs & Returns Temple Pier

Opposite Temple Tube, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN

DJ’s

BOBBITO (aka KOOL BOB LOVE)

RICH MEDINA

SPIN DOCTOR & KYRI R2

Playing the best in Afro & Latin tinged soul / funk / hip-hop / disco &

house

Tickets £20 in Advance only from:

http://www.thedoctorsorders.com

&

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk

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& these selected stores

3 Kings, Clerkenwell Close, London EC1 0207-253-0483

Brill Music, 27 Exmouth Market, London EC1 0207-833-9757

Phonica, 51 Poland St, W1F 0207-025-6070

Flashback, 50 Essex Road, N1 0207-354-9356

The Connection: Modern Explorations In Afro and Latin Music is the

vision of Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia. The two are considered

amongst the world’s most progressive club DJs, having provided Hip

Hop, Dance, and Rare Groove to dancers for 40+ years combined.

They join us all the way from NYC to mark the release of this

phenomenal new compilation with this bank holiday boat party on the

river Thames.

Over the years they have each fostered intense followings for

specific genres and sounds. In Big Rich’s case, it’s been Afro

Beat/Funk/Jazz and World Soul. The multi-talented

poet/producer/songwriter’s eight-year-old “JUMP ‘N FUNK” Fela Kuti

Tribute Party is widely recognized as the very best of its kind, as he

has at times carried that movement on his back and been largely

responsible for the current revival of the original “Black President.”

Similarly, Hip Hop radio legend and former Vibe Magazine columnist

Kool Bob Love’s mission has been to expose rare Latin

Jazz/Funk/Soul/Breaks at his award-winning “VINYL IS FOREVER”

monthly at APT (NYC), as well as at the bi-coastal FANIA RECORDS

TRIBUTE annual gigs.

Close friends since 1990, Rich and Bob started spinning together in

‘97, and have branded their musical journeys at their “HAPPY FEET”

party to the great pleasure of crowds worldwide. An inspired

competition exists between them to outdo the other by introducing

underexposed tunes. The release of “The Connection” allows others

to share that joy that goes on in their DJ booth. Both the compilation

& party represent their passion for the rhythm that runs through us

all, as well as the respect and love they have for each other. We

hope that it connects you to your ancestors, or maybe just neighbors

across the street, and those dancing next to you on the dance-floor.

Joining Rich & Bob on the decks are another pair of good friends Kyri

who’s R2 label is responsible for releasing the compilation and Spin

Doctor who is the man behind many of London’s best parties and DJ

sets with his The Doctor’s Orders promotions. With this collection of

phenomenal talents manning the decks there this is sure to be an

unforgettable party which connects New York, London, Puerto Rico,

Africa and beyond through a symbolic trip down the river.

check the exclusive podcast at: http://www.r2records.co.uk/theconnection

For more info, pics, interviews etc please get in touch

0207-833-9544 / info@thedoctorsorders.com