The Levitators

Formed: Mid 2004. Habitat: Adelaide. Styles: Live Electro/Break beat, D’n’B, Funk & Jazz. Members: Cal Robertson (Beat Smugglers): Keyboards. Sascha Colella (Loaded Zilla, Gravy): Bass. Andy McKechnie (Kinetic Playground): Drums. Nicko Ogden (Magma, ASD): Percussion. Sam Morrisson (Snap to Zero): Samples, Turntables & Vocals.The Levitators played their first gig in November ’04 at the Rhino room as a four piece, having yet to recruit their old pal “Chops” on samples and guitar. With credentials like these, it wasn’t surprising to see such a massive crowd. When the lads hit the stage for their second Rhino show, it was clear to see this band was ready for take off!Febuary ’05 saw their first appearance at the Crown & Sceptre, where a sold out crowd and awesome show helped the band secure a regular club night there to become known as “Catapault”. With the help of their right hand decks man DJ Ego and guests, Catapault nights have become a huge success. In early 2006 Chops left the band and Sam joined bringing his extensive turntable and vocal skills to the band. 2006 saw the band gain some impressive gigs supporting Nubreed, K-Oscillate, The Breakfastas and play along side Grandmaster Flash, Patife & Mampi Swift at the We Love Sounds Festival. The boys' first show for 07 was the big day out where thet gave a blistering performance in the blistering heat!The band has no particular influences, though some aspects of the Levitators are comparable to The Propeller heads, The Prodigy, Chemical Bros, Massive attack, Asian dub foundation and even The Doors. The intense energy, tightness of the rhythm section, improvisation and mastery of dynamics helps the Levitators in creating their own, distinct sound. The music comes across more like a mix of “movements”, rather than a set of songs, creating a journey similar to a good DJ set. The energy and sense of fun that flows from the stage, together with the infectious grooves gets people really up for a party!u=146451521&aid=1211149" /