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Hello fellow earth beings...I'm doing a free show at Bar Matchless next Saturday March 8th at 9pm. Also playing that night are my new label mates Ready Fire Aim. It should be a fun night hope you can make it.

I'm doing a :30 minute Pushtobreak set in the front room at 10:45pm. They usually run on time so get there a little early...It's a short set!

WARPER::::::2 Big Rooms of Omnidigital DJs, Biomorphic Musicians & Multimedia Madness!
Live Music From 8 PM Sharp - 18+ electronic performers
Projected Images, Workshops, and Interactive Art

@ Supreme Trading , Williamsburg Brooklyn
213 N. 8th st Williamsburg Brooklyn 11211
btw. Driggs and Roebling (L train to Bedford stop, then two blocks)
718-599-4224
FREE / 21+

What: X and PULSE
Where: Bebar - 1318 9th St., NW

When: Sat., Nov. 17th 6pm-10 (X) 10 - 3am (PULSE)

Cost: X - $8 ($5 if you incorporate this month's theme)
PULSE - $5 (Free if you e-mail names and corresponding e-mail addresses to: info@eightyeightdc.com by 10pm 11/16)

MUSIC: Live PA and collaborative, improv performances by:
Pushtobreak (NYC): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=pushToBreak
KataStatik (Baltimore): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=kStatik
Adrian Bond (Annapolis): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=abond
Aligning Minds (DC/Bmore): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=aligningMinds

PERFORMANCE: Live, tribal fusion belly dance from Mavi - coming direct from her recent West Coast tour: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=mavi

DESIGN: Live graphic design competition with:
Justin Young: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=justinYoung ;
Liz Rudner: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=lRudner
Michael Auger: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=mAuger
CURATOR and guest juror: Katie Roberts - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=kRoberts

PROJECTIONS: Live mashed up video projections by JB aka John Bowen - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=jBowen

FASHION: DC51 Artist Collective - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=dc51 DC 51 will be bringing a bunch of stencils to do LIVE PRINTING on their pre-bought clothes, or yours! Got a favorite T-shirt, Long sleeve, Bag, Pants that you want redesigned? Be sure to bring them Saturday! Cost is appx. $5-10.

Creatives! Keep your eyes out for folks from Conversant Creative. X is partnering with them on creating, in essence, an agency that will utilize artistic talent associated with 'X'. Seek them out to find out more about the opportunity.


PULSE
Starting at 10pm, the room opens up...the lights go down and the beats get thick, dirty and teched out. Wear your dancing shoes and loose clothes as we welcome Aaron Sparks and Ryan Elliott into the PULSE family. Ryan was named the 5th best DJ in the world by Resident Advisor in 2006: http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=783 Come Saturday night to find out why.

CMJ RPM Charts week 1 reports Censorsh!t as #2 most added!!!!

Avilable in stores and on iTunes

Had a great time at the party! Thanks Expansion Team and everyone who came down

I recently did an interview and live in studio performance on WPS1's DJ Culture hosted by Jeannie Hopper.
Here's the link:
WPS1 DJ Interviews: Genji Siraisi - listen| listen with RealPlayer
http://www.wps1.org/include/shows/dj_culture.html

Just the music without all the talking...blah...blah...blah...

First broadcast April 2, 2007
Genji Siraisi aka Pushtobreak (NYC) is really more of a musician using DJ tools than a traditional DJ. Best known as writer, producer, founding member and beat master of Grammy-nominated artist Groove Collective, Genji brings on a barrage of beats, sounds and melodies with his latest solo performances. He recently visited the WPS1 studios and talked with Jeannie Hopper about his album Censorsh!t and his approach to live electronic performances. His current work is an adventurous departure, as he explores various electronics, software and controllers in new ways. Some of Genji's solo music has recently appeared in a diverse range of projects, from documentaries on street art and Liberia to commercials for American Express, Target and Pepsi. Censorsh!t will be released on Expansion Team Records on May 22, 2007. He has also released an experimental ambient cd with pianist Barney McAll on Kufala Records. In this segment, Genji performs a short set live in the studio using all original elements crafted into an aural landscape of dynamic turns, raw energy, and soulful grooves. (45 minutes)

WPS1.org Art Radio http://www.wps1.org New in the archives
-available 04/02/07 in the DJ Culture section, Jeannie interviews Genji Siraisi (Groove Collective) aka pushtobreak +live performance.

My album "Censorsh!t" is being released on Expansion Team Records. It will available for download on April 17th and in stores May 22nd.

The short film The Big Race which I did the music for will be showing at
MOMA March 31st.
Here's the listing:
Everyday Objects: Extraordinary Stories
Recommended for children ages five and up with their adult companions
A Chairy Tale. 1957. Canada. Directed by Norman McLaren & Claude Jutra
Tchou Tchou. 1977. Canada. Directed by Co Hoedeman
The Big Race. 2004. USA/Madagascar. Directed by Phil Aupperle, Produced by Liz Do
We will be joined by Phil Aupperle, director, and Liz Do, producer of The Big Race, for a question-and-answer session after the film.
http://www.moma.org/events/family/index.html#familyfilms07

The film also recently screened at BAM KidsFest and was a big hit with the kids. Props to Phil & Liz...thanks for bringing me into the project.
The Big Race is a 5 minute documentary filmed in Antsirabe, Madagascar.
WINNER: Viewer's Voice Award Cinequest 2005, Official Selection Malmo Internation Children's Film Festival 2005, Official Selection Durango Film Festival 2005

I'll be performing as Pushtobreak at the next Warper Party Tues Jan 9th at around 11:15pm
The party is at the Delancey,
168 Delancey (between Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY 10002
admission is FREE

Warper is a party for people interested in the latest evolution in DJ culture. Conceived by live electronic music performers to build community, showcase creativity, and share knowledge in the NY area and beyond.
Savvy club-goers can look forward to partying to a program of music created and remixed with the power and flexibility of the latest music technology. Music performers and creators bring their laptops, instruments, drives, controllers, and ideas to share and showcase.

My band Groove Collective has been honored with a Grammy nomination.
"PEOPLE, PEOPLE, MUSIC, MUSIC" (Savoy Jazz Worldwide) has been nominated for BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM (category 45). The 49th annual Grammy Award winners will be announced February 11, 2007. Groove Collective are: Jay Rodriquez (saxophones, flutes, bass clarinet), Genji Siraisi (drums, programming, vocals), Fabio Morgera (trumpet, flugelhorn, effects), Chris "Ifatoye" Theberge (congas, bata drums, percussion), Barney McAll (Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, piano), and Jonathan Maron (bass). Special guests on the album include producer DJ Spinna, funk legend Fred Wesley, vocalists Eddie Bobé and DeLouie Avant, Jr., percussionist Tony Rodriguez, trombonist Reut Regev, guitarist Liberty Ellman and keyboardist Victor Axelrod. Check for our upcoming shows at www.myspace.com/groovecollective or www.groovecollective.com