Cool Hunting
An acomplished Jazz musician and a master at creating the perfect cinematic atmosphere for recent CH videos, Julio Monterrey's main musical project is Something In Spanish. Along with Michelle Perez, Something In Spanish's avant-pop sound fuses elements of '50s pop, exotic lounge, experimental electronic and free jazz.
Tonight at MonkeyTown in Brooklyn is Something In Spanish's monthly night there featuring custom videos by m ss ng p eces (who produce Cool Hunting's videos). Later in the week the duo head to Miami for a couple Winter Music Conference events.
Monday, 19 March 2007, 8:30pm
Residency at MonkeyTown HQ with m ss ng p eces visuals
58 N. 3rd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211 map
tel. +1 718 384 1369
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 10pm
Transatlantic Night at PS14 with The Pinker Tones (see sponsors Poplife or Rhythm Foundation for more info.)
28 NE 14th Street
Miami, Florida 33132 map
tel. +1 305 358 3600
24 March 2007, 8:30pm
Miambient at The Standard
40 Island Ave
Miami, Florida 33139 map
tel. +1 305 673 1717
Photo courtesy of Pedro.
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