SHINOBI NINJA with Alien Funk Patrol and DJ Axis Powers

Friday Feb 24th at Soapbox in Wilmington, NC

TIME TO ROCK HOOD DUBTOWN!

Wilmington's favorite group of brightly dressed NY rockers - SHINOBI NINJA - are back in Wilmington Friday March 7 bringing their infectious energy! Joining them are the newly landed extraterrestrial jammers - ALIEN FUNK PATROL - to give mad funky hip hop flavor from outer space. DJ Axis Powers will be guiding you to the evening with his blend scratchtastic style. Doors and music at 10. Show ends at 1am. Only $5 in advance, $7 at the door. All Ages. Another beautiful evening with amazing music. See you there!

SHINOBI NINJA:

Shinobi Ninja is an American rock band that formed in Brooklyn, New York in 2008. The band is known for high energy shows and eclectic sound, mashing up various genres of music such as Hip Hop, Punk, Metal, Reggae and Rock.
The band’s line-up consists of:
Dave Aaron, aka D.A., Duke Sims - vocals
Alex Confurius, aka Alien Lex - bass guitar
Markus Hrdina, aka DJ Axis Powers - DJ
Edara Johnson, aka Baby G - vocals
Mike Machinist, aka Maniak Mike - guitar
Dave Machinist, aka Terminator Dave - drums
The band met at a recording/rehearsal studio called Progressive Music in the Hells Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, where D.A., Jonny, and Mike worked and Baby G was taking vocal class. Previously Axis, Maniak, and Terminator were in a band called Stalley & The Wax Machine.[2] When that band broke up in early 2008, Shinobi Ninja was formed. Their original bass player and collaborator, Jonathan Nunes Simone (Jonny On The Rocks) left the band in 2010, and was replaced by Alien Lex. Terminator and Maniak are maternal twins. Alien Lex and D.A. are cousins.
Prior to forming the band, Baby G was a professional dancer, dancing for such artists as Rihanna, Santigold, Jason Derulo, Ricky Martin, Cassie, P. Diddy, LL Cool J, Nelly, and Daddy Yankee. She makes an appearance in the video “Long Way To Go” by Cassie.
The band has shared the stage with such varying artists as Tom Morello, Black Sheep, Das EFX, Das Racist, Schoolly D, Slightly Stoopid, Chiddy Bang, Mike Posner, DJ Skribble, Cage, and Rise Against. On August 6, 2011 they played the first ever 311 Pow Wow Festival with Sublime, Deftones, Mix Master Mike, and G Love, amongst others. On January 28, 2010, the band released “Shinobi Ninja Attacks!” a Nintendo-style video game album for iPhone, iPod, and iPad that was featured in the Apple Store’s “Hot New Games” section and downloaded over 10,000 times. They were the first independent band to release an app based on their likeness and music. Baby G was featured as the coach in an episode of MTV’s MADE (TV Series), which premiered in October 11, 2010.[10]
Shinobi Ninja’s song Rock Hood is featured in the video game NBA 2k12 released October 4, 2011. In February 2011 the band placed second in the “Artist On The Verge” at The New Music Seminar (NMS) in Los Angeles.[12] Former winners include artists such as Nirvana, Madonna, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.


ALIEN FUNK PATROL:

Infusing hip hop vocal stylings and a smooth blend of funky melodies and driving jammy rhythms - this brand new Dubtown collective is descending on the scene with power! Featuring members of local powerhouses - this group is brand new to the scene but the members are seasoned and filled to the brim with talent.


DJ AXIS POWERS:

DJ Axis Powers from New Jersey is one of America's top up-and-comers. It has been six years since he stepped onto the DJ battle scene. By placing in Guitar Center and WMC battles, he quickly established himself as one of the best djs in the EastCoast. He gained national status in 2008 when the late Grand Master Roc Raida invited Axis to compete at the National Gong Finals in NYC against the best turntablists in America. He has worked for some of the music industry's most popular and legendary names some of which include Britney Spears, Kanye West, and Wu Tang Clan. His amazing skills and celebrated experience have made him a resident at two of NYC's hottest nightclubs, Hudson Terrace and Tenjune. He has expanded his career nationally, travelling to various cities to play by strong request, which includes: Miami, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Fransisco. DJ Axis Powers is earning his spot among NYC's nightlife elite through hard work and determination; and this is just the beginning of what will no doubt be a long and prominent career.


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