Vancouver based producer and musician Calamalka (aka Michael Campitelli) is focused on the heavyweight. A veteran skateboarder who still likens any good track to a well-styled trick...trickery being the basis for many good dubs and mixes. Inspired as a youth by the reggae/hardcore crossover music of Bad Brains, Michael quickly discovered Jamaican roots with artists such as King Tubby, LKJ, Scientist and Lee "Scratch" Perry. It was during this phase Michael realized Dub was truly the predecessor to all electronic and hip hop music alike. Initially inspired by groups: Public Enemy, Beastie Boys and Tribe Called Quest and then later by producers such as Pete Rock, Premier and Jay Dee, it wasn't long before Michael started working towards making his own beats. After performing in his resident city Vancouver as an established drummer/bassist with artists such as Kinnie Starr, Lux and Nefro, Mike took a hiatus from touring and session work to begin producing his own music in two distinct styles, dubby live instrumentals and intricate hip hop beats.

www.calamalka.com

Friday December 2nd : The Butchershop