Headliner change:
As you may know, Baron is very busy working on several film projects. Unfortunately, one of those projects ran over schedule and he will not be able to join us for Kinetic 4. He sends his deep regrets. Fortunately for us, an opportunity opened for an amazing artists that we were lucky enough to snatch:
Kiro (Simplify Recordings, Infected Logic, Ammunition Recordings, Trust In Music - Sacramento/London, UK) DNB ON 3 DECKS
Kiro has been producing and engineering professionally since 1995. Previously going under a string of alises, his name adorns at least 156 tracks, though he's responsible for many more - either unlisted (for various reasons) or forgotten. After leaving music entirely for several years and returning in an unknown alias, he has quickly become regarded as one of Drum & Bass's most lethal secret weapons.
Seattle’s Demo could be called an overnight success, but only if that night lasted eleven years. A founding member of the 360BPM crew, Demo promotes the longest-running D&B weekly in the United States, Drum And Bass Tuesdays. He has also had a huge hand in the inception & growth of Seattle’s Drum and Bass scene. Years of warming up the decks for some of the biggest acts in Drum and Bass & countless hours in the studio proved fruitful when Barcode’s 2005 releases of "Us Against the World" & "Gorilla Taktiks" with Infiltrata catapulted Demo to new heights. In 2008, Demo & production partner Cease, created the massively epic “Ladies Night”, which has been called “one of the absolute sickest Human (Recordings) releases to date” by label owner Dieselboy & has received overwhelming support by Drum and Bass’ heaviest hitters. Caned by everyone from Andy C & Grooverider to Diesel Boy & Shy FX, the controversial Ladies Night has been licensed for 4 mixed CDs, including Andy C’s 10 Years of Drum and Bass compilation for Drum and Bass Arena. With a steady stream of well-received tunes & excellent skills behind the decks, you can definitely see why Demo definitely has crowd control!
Christopher Moist aka Aksion (pronounced 'action') always listened to all genres of music: hip hop, surf rock, funk, R&B, classical, soul, metal, punk, reggae, dancehall, blues, jazz, oldies, country and more. In 1998 Chris moved from Vegas to Seattle. During these years, he MC'd with a local hip hop crew. A couple years later, after splitting ways with the group, he got hooked to the sounds of the local rave scene, which led to his passion for dj'ing. From 2000-2003, Aksion developed as a house party dj going from strength to strength playing: hip-hop, funk, house, techno, breaks, hard house, nrg and goa. The CD that changed it all was Aphrodite's "Urban Jungle". In this mix, Aksion heard all the things that he liked best in music. From that he followed all forms of jungle & drum n bass. In 2005 he met Jessica Truax of Tytan Productions. Through her he met Aaron Simpson and under their guidance was able to take what he loved and develop himself into the dj he is now. Aksion is known for throwing down high energy, fun sets that covers a wide range of drum 'n bass, and more recently dubstep. Since 2005, he has opened for the likes of: DJ Hype, Bassline Smith, Mampi Swift, Marky, Calyx, Teebee, Goldie, Photek, Dieselboy, Fresh, AK1200, Enduser, Submerged, KJ Sawka, Reid Speed, Danny Byrd, 12th Planet & SPL. Aksion is also a resident on www.c895worldwide.com/89.5 FM's The Vortex. He also plays out regularly at the local dnb weeklies @ The War Room & Baltic Room, Last Supper Club and Deep Down Lounge as well as for crews like Red Cube, Shift, Next Level, Onset, Beat Affinity, Marble, P3E & Kryptonite.
Craig DeBolt aka John Glist (a play on the term "junglist") began djing D&B in 1999. In 2004 he teamed up with hip hop crew Okizoo and began doing crossover events with them. 7 years later he moved to Seattle where he teamed up with Live n Love productions and Seattle Underculture (rip) for the well known "Renegade Bridge Parties". Also a finalist in the 1Love Annual Drum and Bass DJ battles, he now hold a residency at Drum and Bass Tuesdays, as well as playing at Onset and SOMA events. Now honing his production skills with D-Struct and Crime.wav, look out for tunes from him and others in the near future!
Jacob a.k.a Dj MbM - Jacob started going to clubs & parties in the late 90's and by 2002, he had decided to presue his dream and met a great friend with a similar vision in mind. Together they began what has become Nalij Productions. They helped develop/organize multiple events, encompassing everything from electronica, live bands, and acoustic acts to hip-hop. Jacob also is not just one of the djs, he is also the graphic designer and the face of West Coast Nalij. To him, the root of music is more than important, it's crucial. Understanding the history, structure, evolution, technology and the future, develops a deeper respect and appreciation for music in general. Although break-beats are his fav (D&B, Breaks, Hip-Hop), he strives to play all styles, free-style. Dark, booming, earth-shaking bass and gritty-grimey drum-lines make this dj's heart go pitter-patter.
Soundwave's passion to music stretches as far back as he remembers being influenced at a early by rock influences like G.W.A.R., Mettallica, and Pantera. Around the same time he was influenced by Hip Hop Artists like Wu-tang, Notorious BIG, and Mobb Deep, giving him a very diverse taste in music. Drum and Bass itself is also very diverse allowing for the conjuction of both together under one genre. Having played in Seattle for 5 years Soundwave has spun multiple genres of dance music but feels the most at home with drum and bass. Being known for having mind blowing energy behind the decks Soundwave is sure to make a name himself where ever he goes.
: : : SPECIAL NOTE : : :
Infinite Connections loves doing these events, but the Pacific Science Center has concerns about damage done last time by spinning poi and garbage left on the floor. Pacific Science Center will not allow toys on strings.
Please, Please, Please leave your poi at home for the night and put trash in a garbage bins. As long as we respect the venue, we get to keep having this amazing event every year.
Uniting Souls specializes in creating world-class events designed to build community through musical and creative statement. The organization was founded by Ramiro Gutierrez in San Francisco in 1997, and in the year 2000, its new home became Seattle. Since then, Uniting Souls has produced over 400 events in Seattle, laying the foundation for a strong, art-minded community, one which continues to expand with the passing years. With the launch of a record label branch, and sold-out releases, Uniting Souls has brought the vibe to Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Portland, consistently promoting quality house music while fostering a robust scene. http://www.unitingsouls.com
Like the final stage in Alchemy, IOSIS Art Parties blend together the power of different worlds and transforms them into something new. Pulsating beats, inspirational sights, scrumptious treats, and visions through light… put them all together and you get IOSIS Art Party the finest international trance music and visual art. IOSIS Art Party Tribe; IOSIS Art Party Myspace
The Chillography series of events was started to elevate chill music from noisy back rooms at larger events to a place where the music could be properly appreciated. Join us to celebrate chillout the way it was meant to be enjoyed—comfortably lounging in a bubble of pristine audio, with a group of fellow chill aficionados. We're taking the chill room and putting it in it's proper place—front and center. http://chillography.net/
Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men's health organization and the leading provider of HIV and STD testing in for gay & bisexual men in King County. The organization's mission is to promote gay and bisexual men's health and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication and nurturing self-esteem. In addition to the testing services, Gay City offers smoking cessation workshops, crystal meth prevention programs, and opportunities to explore health and community-building through the arts, educational workshops, and social events.
Each year Gay City produces BUMP, the Northwest's Hottest Halloween Party! The annual event draws nearly a thousand people for a night filled with freaks, frights, and fun! Featured DJs have included Kimberly S., Blaine Soileau, and local favorites Brian Gorr and Joe King. Join us at Showbox at the Market on October 29, 2010 for the next BUMP!
The Space Virgin Arts Collective started as a Seattle-based Burning Man theme camp in 1994, but we have since grown to include off-playa art projects and events. In keeping with the Burning Man philosophy "no observers, only participants", our art is often interactive and experiential, plunging participants into theatrical-style sets and engendering joyful, transformative experiences. We are an eclectic group with diverse talents, and we believe that artists and their friends develop strong, supportive relationships by working together on large scale projects, educating each other with their unique skills, and sharing resources. Our art projects, events and other endeavors are run entirely by our volunteer members and friends. http://www.spacevirgin.org
Kinetic 4 is a production of:
Infinite Connections is a multifaceted company specializing in Event Production and Promotions, Artist Management and Booking with the goal of connecting people to new experiences through art and music. Infinite Connections brings you Breaks & Freaks, IOSIS Art Party, Zen Circus, Shringara and Body Systems Dark Art Party. http://www.infiniteconnections.org/
