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Acoustic Shift Back in Cafe Jazz!

This Sunday 1st February will see the return of the Acoustic Shift to Cafe Jazz, St Mary's Street, Cardiff. After the success of the Acoustic Shifts in 2008 we're all looking forward to their return, and how better to kick off than with Zillo's own The Arc of Stars (see artists on this page for more info) and Cardiff favourites, The Whistling Biscuits. There will be a number of special guest musicians as well, so get down and have a chilled Sunday evening in Cardiff's Jazziest venue. 

The music will start around 8:30pm and there is a £2 entry charge. A bar serving wines, beers, spirits and hot drinks is available.

Launch of the Latin Shift

The first Zillo Latin Shift will take place on Saturday January 31st. 

At new Cardiff Venue The Globe, the latest in Latin sounds will be happening once a month, bringing hot and spicy Cuban, Brazilian and Latin outfits from all over Wales and beyond, making this is the only place to be or be seen.

The Latin Shift will kick of with a night of fiery Latin Jazz grooves by Wales’ top outfit THE BUENA RISCA SOCIAL CLWB, playing traditional Cuban styles with some of the hottest Jazz tunes in town. 
This 8 piece group is a must see with a horn section as tight as they come - just make sure you’re at the front. DJs will then spin the night with some smooth and fiery Latin sounds too. 

Doors open around 7pm, with music starting at around 8:30pm. Entry is Five pounds on the door. There is a fully stocked bar and cloackroom available.

Change of Date for Acoustic Shift @ Cafe Jazz

Due to a large football match and the ensuing throng around Cardiff expected on Sunday night, the first Acoustic Shift @ Cafe Jazz of 2009 will now happen on Sunday evening, 1st February. The night will be the same, however, with chilled acoustic original material from some of Cardiff's favourite musicians, so pop it in your diary and come on down for a relaxed Sunday evening of music and pals. £2 on the door, music starts around 8:30(ish). Lineup tbc.

Thursday 15th January saw a fantastic evening of music as the Acoustic Shift literally shifted to The Globe on Albany Road in Cardiff.

The night started around 8:30 with a fantastic set from folk duo Amber Hour, and around 9:30 Arc of Stars took the stage. Jas played a few chilled out solo songs, and as the set went on the band just grew andgrew until for a final rendition of 'Peace is in my Soul' no less than9 fabulous Cardiff stalwarts on had taken to the stage; Sadie Finch -Flute, Ade Wiggins - Percussion, Dan Pressley - Drums, Nick Walker -Bass, Tom Jackson - Sax, Dave and Owen from the Biscuits on backing vocals and special guest star Viv Locke on Guitar. For those that were there, it was a mind blowing experience to be in a room with such exquisite sounds and so many great musicians.

The Whistling Biscuits then went on to finish the night with an inspiring set of songs, including a brief blast of 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air'! A great night had by all and I know many Cardiffians who can't wait for the next one.

The Globe provided a fantastic venue for an evening of great music and we are all looking forward to the next Zillo Shifts hosted there: Funk Shift 24th January & Latin Shift 31st January!

Gigs for Winter 2009

Zillo are proud to present a number of new events and nights for January 2009 and beyond. The Funk Sheriff will be making a come back for the Funk Shift, bringing pals in to play some live Funk and getting his groove on behind the decks. Zillo associate Sugardog will be taking us to the Latin quarter with the Latin Shift, a mix of live music and recorded beats. Keep you eyes peeled for gigs and events on Facebook and Twitter. Here is a list of the first few and if you want any more info just email cinzia@zillorecords.com:

15th Jan: Acoustic Shift with the Arc of Stars @ The Globe
Live acoustic music in exciting new Cardiff venue.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

24th Jan: Funk Shift with Acab @ The Globe
Live funk band followed by phat groves on the decks from the Funk Sheriff
Doors from 7pm, £5, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

25th Jan: Acoustic Shift @ Cafe Jazz
Return of the most chilled out acostic night in Cardiff. Weekly.
Music starts around 9pm, £2, Cafe Jazz, St Mary's Street, Cardiff.

31st Jan: Latin Shift with Buena Risca Social Club @ The Globe
Let Sugardog and live band the Buena Riscas take you to the latin quarter.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

21st Feb: Funk Shift @ The Globe
Let the Funk Sheriff take you on a journey through the groove.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

7th March: Latin Shift @ The Globe
Sugardog will once again take you on a journey to the latin quarter.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

28th March: Funk Shift @ The Globe
Let the Funk Sheriff take you on a journey through the groove.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

18th April: Latin Shift @ The Globe
Sugardog will once again take you on a journey to the latin quarter.
Doors from 7pm, price tbc, The Globe, Albany Road, Cardiff.

Hope to see you all there!

... and a Happy New Year!

Wow! 2008 saw some amazing developments here at Zillo Towers. We went fully digital with Zillo, Arc of Stars and Echolounge albums all making their way onto iTunes and other catalogues. The Acoustic shift went from strength to strength at Cafe Jazz on a Sunday night and saw some fab chilled out sets from Jass, Arc of Stars and friends. Zillo even got staff!

And 2009 is set to be an even bigger year! Arc of Stars are currently working on their next album 'West Coast Songs', and Zillo have three new albums in the pipeline (three, thats right, its a veritable hot spot of ambient chilledness!)

The acoustic shift is set to continue, and will soon be gaining some siblings as Jass returns to his role as the 'Funk Sheriff' with the Funk Shift, and get Cardiff's booties going with the Latin Shift. In conjunction with Cardiff's new exciting venue The Globe. We may even be seeing Jass more regularly at Cafe Jazz.

So, keep an eye out for updates, news and blogs and check us out on Twitter. Laters!