LateRooms.com - Kid Koala Brings DJ Skills to Bilbao

Turntable master Kid Koala is heading to Bilbao's Kafe Antzokia.

2011-04-06

BILBAO, SPAIN, April 05, 2011 (Press-News.org) Kid Koala is poised to give a demonstration of his world-renowned turntable skills in Bilbao later this month.

The Montreal-based DJ - real name Eric San - will appear at the Spanish city's Kafe Antzokia on Friday April 29th, when fans of his inventive and idiosyncratic style are expected to be out in force.

Having released several albums on the influential British dance music label Ninja Tune, Kid Koala has established an international fan base and performed to packed venues around the world.

The artist, who has also published his own full-length graphic novel, is known for mixing samples of obscure comedy sketches and old television serials in with his music.

His first album from 2000, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, was issued with a comic book drawn by San himself.

Along with producer Dan the Automator and rapper Del the Funky Homosapien, he is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030.

Tickets to see Kid Koala in Bilbao are now available to purchase online, priced at EUR7.50 (GBP6.60).

Fans planning to visit a hotel in Bilbao can browse a range of options at LateRooms.com, which recommends the Hotel Carlton Bilbao.

More information on this event is available at http://www.kafeantzokia.com/web/index.php.

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