September - December 2012 Dearest Peoples, This year has been a truly great pleasure so far - RockNess, T in The Park, Big Beach Ball - a massive thanks to all for the memories that should (barring any serious head trauma) stay with us all for a long, long time. Now that the festival season is over, we would like to reveal most of what we are up in Aberdeen to for the rest of 2012. There are of course some pre and after events which can't be published... All the love, Bigfoot's x Snafu is 8 Weekend Sept 27-29 CHRISTOPHER KELLY WRICK DAVE SCOTT REDUX (visuals) We join Bicep and Visionquest for the Aberdeen club's 8th birthday weekend. More info & tix - www.facebook.com/events/219870304806045 MADATO [Live] (Items & Things) Fri 09 Nov Sometimes misunderstood, often facetious but usually shy, Madato is a rebel to conformity. Like his guru David Lynch, his work is whole-heartedly characterized by twisted visions and surreal dreams. Growing up in Naples, Italy, Andrea D'Amato was always drawn to his older brother’s DJ techniques, two decks and a massive record collection. He followed suit and began a music career as a DJ at the tender age of 14 and his first introduction to a musical instrument was stimulated by dreams of being a folk musician on one hand and a classic Spanish guitar (still used in his current productions) on the other. In 2009 Magda included Madato’s The Night's Rumours in the mix for the Fabric 49 compilation, but his history with the Item & Things founding trio actually began earlier in 2008 after being inspired by Troy Pierce’s set at a party in Ibiza. With great ambition, Madato flew back to his hometown and began cranking out tracks for the trio in a similar style, subsequently leading to an Items & Things album titled "Speak Of The She Devel" in April 2011. Debuting in Watergate alongside Magda, Chloé, Marc Houle, Troy Pierce and Jimmy Edgar in April 2011 confirmed his extensive producing background. Since then he’s been making a name for himself in various clubs throughout Europe. Madato’s secret weapon is a personal kit of self-constructed sounds and transformations while his main philosophy is not about making tracks, but rather creating songs from stories taken from his diary of dreams. With a knack for originality and a fearless attitude towards experimentation, this breakthrough artist is a hot item for cutting-edge genres and new markets. As one of the youngest artists on the roster, Madato brings an open mind and a fresh insight to the label. Snafu, Aberdeen 11pm-3am Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/itemsandthings/madato-live BIGFOOT STRIKES 4! Snafu, Aberdeen Fri 14 Dec ANDREW WEATHERALL IVAN SMAGGHE Just probably the two best DJs that anyone can think of, ever. Early birds : http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?401364 Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense. That's everything for now, thanks for reading. facebook.com/bigfootsteaparty twitter.com/bigfoots_ soundcloud.com/bigfootsteaparty
September - December 2012 Dearest Peoples, This year has been a truly great pleasure so far - RockNess, T in The Park, Big Beach Ball - a massive thanks to all for the memories that should (barring any serious head trauma) stay with us all for a long, long time. Now that the festival season is over, we would like to reveal most of what we are up in Aberdeen to for the rest of 2012. There are of course some pre and after events which can't be published... All the love, Bigfoot's x Snafu is 8 Weekend Sept 27-29 CHRISTOPHER KELLY WRICK DAVE SCOTT REDUX (visuals) We join Bicep and Visionquest for the Aberdeen club's 8th birthday weekend. More info & tix - www.facebook.com/events/219870304806045 MADATO [Live] (Items & Things) Fri 09 Nov Sometimes misunderstood, often facetious but usually shy, Madato is a rebel to conformity. Like his guru David Lynch, his work is whole-heartedly characterized by twisted visions and surreal dreams. Growing up in Naples, Italy, Andrea D'Amato was always drawn to his older brother’s DJ techniques, two decks and a massive record collection. He followed suit and began a music career as a DJ at the tender age of 14 and his first introduction to a musical instrument was stimulated by dreams of being a folk musician on one hand and a classic Spanish guitar (still used in his current productions) on the other. In 2009 Magda included Madato’s The Night's Rumours in the mix for the Fabric 49 compilation, but his history with the Item & Things founding trio actually began earlier in 2008 after being inspired by Troy Pierce’s set at a party in Ibiza. With great ambition, Madato flew back to his hometown and began cranking out tracks for the trio in a similar style, subsequently leading to an Items & Things album titled "Speak Of The She Devel" in April 2011. Debuting in Watergate alongside Magda, Chloé, Marc Houle, Troy Pierce and Jimmy Edgar in April 2011 confirmed his extensive producing background. Since then he’s been making a name for himself in various clubs throughout Europe. Madato’s secret weapon is a personal kit of self-constructed sounds and transformations while his main philosophy is not about making tracks, but rather creating songs from stories taken from his diary of dreams. With a knack for originality and a fearless attitude towards experimentation, this breakthrough artist is a hot item for cutting-edge genres and new markets. As one of the youngest artists on the roster, Madato brings an open mind and a fresh insight to the label. Snafu, Aberdeen 11pm-3am Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/itemsandthings/madato-live BIGFOOT STRIKES 4! Snafu, Aberdeen Fri 14 Dec ANDREW WEATHERALL IVAN SMAGGHE Just probably the two best DJs that anyone can think of, ever. Early birds : http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?401364 Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense. That's everything for now, thanks for reading. facebook.com/bigfootsteaparty twitter.com/bigfoots_ soundcloud.com/bigfootsteaparty