TICKETS: $15.00 + BF DOORS: 9.00PM

Mellowd as Thump is proud to present for the first time live in Melbourne, producer STRO ELLIOTT!

Stro Elliot doesn't just make beats - he makes music. As a child of military parents, he travelled the world marinating in a record collection that spanned from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, to funk/soul luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, and Prince. Studying trumpet, piano, and then drums and guitar, Stro became a skilled multi-instrumentalist, even as he began to explore the world of hip hop, drawn to the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, and Ice Cube.

Stro began his production career while studying music at the University of Northern Colorado. As a founding member of critically-acclaimed hip hop group The Procussions, Stro produced their debut single, "All That It Takes," which hit the top ten on CMJ's national hip hop chart. Riding this wave of attention, Stro moved with the group to LA, gaining praise for his uniquely varied beatwork on their independent debut, As Iron Sharpens Iron, and his live drum and Rhodes piano work on their improvised EP, Up All Night.

When The Procussions were chosen to spearhead the relaunch of classic hip hop imprint, Rawkus Records, Stro received critical acclaim for his production work on their major label debut, 5 Sparrows For 2 Cents. Invited to tour with childhood heroes like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and The Roots, Stro found his unique fusion of hip hop, soul, and jazz gaining praise from tastemakers and fellow producers like J Rocc (Beat Junkies), DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Maseo (De La Soul).

Stro is a producer whose best work is still to come. His recent invitation to Jazzy Jeff's Inaugural all-star Playlist Retreat and self titled album on Houseshoes's Street Corner Music label both echo that statement.

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