Hail to the King
Today is National High Five Day. No, really. Sure, it's a silly observation, but Seattle needs more occasions to not take itself so seriously.
So why start with a mention of a ridiculous "holiday?" Seattlest felt the same joy (giddy elation if you will) hearing about NHFD that was felt upon hearing about the Seattle reappearance of King Britt. While Britt is not gimmicky in the least, both events are worthy of your attention. Since NHFD is pretty self-explanatory, let's explore why your attendance at King Britt is a wise decision.
Philly native King Britt is a producer/DJ that can really only be described as a producer of good music than one of any particular genre. Hip hop? Yeah, he's done that, spending time as the DJ for Digable Planets and with his own productions. House? His mix on Betalounge is as fresh now as it was when Seattlest discovered it 7 years ago, and his Scuba productions are still filled with sultry soul. Jazz/Funk/R&B? He's done that too, with remixes of the Verve catalog and his collaborations with the Sylk 130 project, paying homage to his influences. He's even ventured into broken-beat territory, taking on future soul with the same ear for quality he has for its contemporary counterpart.
With all of those genres existing on Britt's resumé, what can a crowd expect to hear from him? Tonight King Britt is DJing for four hours, so it's safe to say that he'll touch on all of the above genres. As a bonus, he's brought along Lady Alma Horton (vocalist from Sylk 130) and legendary percussionist Doc Gibbs (Grover Washington, Jr. collaborator and yes, the one from Emeril Live!). With live visuals by Absent Productions, the evening should live up to the show's billing as "The King Britt Experience."
Audio Preview: King Britt on KCRW's Chocolate City Radio 2004
King Britt with Lady Alma Horton & Doc Gibbs
Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St., Fremont
9pm-2am, 21+, $10
Advance Tix
