DJ's Spotlight: An Interview with The Sleeves.

Hi there everyone its DJ Dizzy coming at you with another interview this time its with a band based in Hong Kong whose called The Sleeves who had a lot to share about their start in music. So pull up a chair & enjoy!

How'd you get started in music?

We have all been dabbling in music for a long time in the UK and Hong Kong  with varying degrees of success until The Sleeves. The current line-up has been together for about 3 years. All of us were in Hong Kong and in other outfits before joining forces. Hong Kong is a small place and musicians tend to know each other. Poaching, jumping ship and musical moonlighting are all commonplace in bands here. 

Who are your inspirations or influences?

We don't have much common ground and each bring different tastes to the table. But from the 4 of us you will find mentioned The Sex Pistols, The Kinks, the Faces, Kasabian, Led Zeppelin Fela Kuti, New Order, Killing Joke and Harry Styles.

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

Just stop aspiring and start performing no matter your perceived ability. There is no substitute for getting on stage and living it. And watch as many live shows as possible in all genres,. There is something to be taken from all art forms which is the backbone of evolution in music

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

Not really a conscious decision as it would be contrived to try. I don't think there has ever been a band discussion on image or style. Whatever differences we do have seem to disappear as a unit and the result is, hopefully, appreciated as unique

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

There are always gigs as we love to play live.. We will be on tour in Vietnam in January and will likely be heading to China and Japan later  2019. A trip to Europe may be on the cards too and just thrive on new doors opening to play to fresh ears. Album no. 3 is underway but too early to say when it will be out..

Deliverance (our sophomore release) was out in May 2018 and we are still promoting this as much as we can.

Special thanks to The Sleeves for this interview & I wish them luck in their careers. Well that's going to do it for me so until then...…...

Stay awesome & rock n roll!

Gone Trippin: Paisley Park Tour Review

Hey there everyone DJ Dizzy here & I had the pleasure of visiting a place in Chanssen MN that for the very first time that of the Paisley Park Museum. a.k.a. the house of Prince

This place was once the hone of legendary artist Prince as the tour guide tells of his musical origins & the many rooms inspired by his work & his music when I took the tour the guide showed us the many rooms that of the 'Dove room which was inspired by his hit song ' When Doves Cry." & there are also some exhibits that showcases his costumes, instruments, awards & many pics of him

But the biggest highlights for me when I took the tour was the NPG (New Power Generation) Room in which a live band was getting ready to perform (Its a shame that I couldn't see them play that was the downside.) There was also the sound stage in which many concerts & dance parties were held.

 

The place is over 60 thousand square feet & its a great experience if you're a fan of the late artist but the downside is they don't allow any cellphones or any recordings so you'll be asked to keep your phones in a lockable pouch until the end of the tour but overall its a great tour in fact not only do you learn so much about him but they also showcase some of his old performances & movies. 

So for those of you who happen to live in the chanhassen area or are visitors to Minnesota feel free to stop into Paisley Park & take the tour depending on if you have any time in a busy schedule its a real learning experience & you'll be in for a few surprises at that & of course follow the rules while there.

Stay Awesome!