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Jul/10

ROCKS OFF: MR. SCRUFF

1
Jul/10

Mr. Scruff will be rocking the boat July 2 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

ROCKS OFF CONCERT CRUISES
Pier 81, 41st St. & the West Side Highway
Friday, July 2, $25, 8:00
www.rocksoff.com
www.myspace.com/mrscruffofficial

Manchester-based DJ Andy Carthy, better known as Mr. Scruff, will be rocking the boat like mad on July 2 when he unleashes his thumping jazzy repertoire aboard the Temptress. Back in October 2008, the self-described “DJ, Producer, Cartoonist & Tea Drinker” released the digital-download-only NINJA TUNA on his Ninja Tune label, his first full-length album in six years, featuring such tunes as “Test the Sound,” “Hairy Bumpercress,” and “Give Up to Get.” Then, last year, he put out a tenth anniversary special remastered edition of his breakthough record, KEEP IT UNREAL, featuring such previously unreleased tracks as “Vibraphone Boogie,” “Sky Blue,” “and “Ambiosound.” Mr. Scruff, who is somewhat obsessed with fish (making this venue rather perfect), has created some ridiculously adorable cartoon characters over the years, which he projects on screens during his shows, which often can go on for six hours or more, although there’s a three-hour limit on the cruise. Alcohol and food are served aboard the boat, but don’t expect to find any pickled spider.