About the Artists:
Inaugurated in the Green Room, upstairs from the freeform radio station WYXR, Bodywerk began as a fast-paced, inclusive, and adventurous platform for sharing dance music with Memphis. The group hosted residencies and brought the house down at venues around the city before exploring clubs in Washington DC, Baltimore, and abroad in Japan. Today Bodywerk splits time between New York City and Memphis. For a special performance, Bodywerk DJs Rmzi, DJ Blingg, and Ross al Ghul will be joined by Hope Clayborn representing Memphis and Takuya Nakamura from New York.
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Producer/DJ, Multi-instrumentalist Takuya Nakamura has been playing trumpet, keyboards, and various electronic instruments throughout the United States and the world with a diverse group of artists such as Quincy Jones(remix), The Street(remix), Billy Holiday /Remix&Reimagined(Sony), supported Lee scratch Perry, Gza(Wu Tang Clan), opened for DJ Shadow, toured with George Russell's Living Time Orchestra, Cocorosie, Arto Lindsay, Jojo Mayer, Brazilian Girls, Organic Grooves.
With his diverse background of music, he has distinguished himself by composing and effectively fusing uncommon and exciting styles of music, leaving audiences and music critics alike ecstatic and excited for future performances. Takuya moved to NY from his native Tokyo and became an integral, sought after part of NYC's vibrant live/electronic scene: including the legendary D`n`B party "Prohibited Beats" with Jojo Mayer's “Nerve”, weekly party “Organic Grooves”(Codek Records)
He released EP “Three fans”,“Disco Airport” (Ism record), “SUN”(Codek Records), produced “Brooklyn Gypsies” first album “Sin fronteras” (Wonder wheel records), Helio Parallax’s album “Helio Parallax Vol.1”(M.O.D Technologies)
Takuya curate multi media show with his piano and other performing artist, and performed at National Sawdust(NY), and festivals. He recently performed live set for A-COLD-WALL x Converse. He has residency at The Lot Radio, guest DJ for WMFU, Rince FM Paris
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Soul-Jazz-Funk saxophonist/flautist and vocalist Hope Clayburn is on a mission to move the people. Her unique and energetic style has allowed her to perform/record with an eclectic mix of artists around the world, including The Allman Brothers Band, Snarky Puppy and The Temptations. She has appeared on multiple television programs including the iconic PBS music show Austin City Limits with Grammy nominated folk artist Valerie June and she is featured on Valerie’s new EP of cover songs Under Cover.
Hope can be found in Memphis, TN recording and performing with a variety of bands and with her own funk/rock ensemble Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage. They have a new album/vinyl record titled Y’ALL SO LOUD available now at all local record stores and all streaming platforms.
Artist Socials:
BODYWERK
Instagram | Youtube | Bandcamp
HOPE CLAYBURN
Know Before You Go:
Food Trucks: Moss Be Smoke | Flipside Asia | Good Groceries Mobile Diner
Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.
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