The Blessed is the name of an exciting new musical collaboration between veteran producers Dave Beer and Gareth Whitehead. With a stage presence and new found take on music The Blessed are a band of talented musicians including singers, guitars, percussion and a brass section, the two producers conducted a highly polyphonic arrangement of their compositions. The Blessed produce and can be booked to perform with the likes of Robert Owens, Howard Marks and former Happy Mondays guitarist Kav.
Dave Beer is a man that has seen House music progress from the very beginning and as head honcho of the Back To Basics club and label, he has done so from the absolute vanguard of not only the music but the culture and community that has grown in its light through the years. His open-ended approach to music is reflected in his awesome DJ sets that see him remain a massive draw on the international club and festival scene. Although rooted firmly in 4 on the floor house, Dave has never forgot his original punk ethos and draws from a collection of funk, punk, new wave, electro and beyond. Gareth Whitehead is a vastly experienced producer, remixer, DJ and artist that has established his own signature brand of deep and dubby tech-house and minimal. After setting up the legendary Edit / Select label with Anthony Scott and then his own Bullet Dodge Records, Gareth has been responsible for a procession of techno gems that have helped define the sound of the modern era. With massive support from the very best of techno’s glitterati, Gareth has become a huge underground success and a highly respected and sought after producer and remixer.
The outfit’s mission statement is one of unity through art and especially music. The name is derived from the idea that one must count one’s blessings in life, expressing that life is indeed for the living and must be lived to the full by everybody regardless of creed, colour or social status. This idealism, regardless of one’s relativist position, has been the lifeblood of our music and culture for such a long time that it becomes natural for artists to express it through the channels of House music.
The Blessed can perform DJ sets, semi live sets and band sets depending on the event and are about to take the music industry by storm with their eclectic and highly original output.
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