Come, dance your prayers, and celebrate one another with Colorado's largest ecstatic dance community. We are an intergenerational circle representing many walks of life. In this sacred circle we encourage one another to shine, to take radical personal responsibility for our time together on earth. Dancing and making music is one of the most ancient forms of communing with the divine and in this ritual celebration we honor our place and purpose in the soul-centric wheel of life. Please do not miss this ecstatic moment of grace and beauty if you are called!
Sugar brings you her sweet and sensuous sounds, propelling you to the next level with her provocative mystical vocals and tribal dance movements. Sugar Kayne’s music wraps itself around you, sending you on a time traveling journey into raw, rapturous regions. Sugars two albums; Sweet (1999) and Vertical Enhancement (2001) continue to enchant and mesmerize audiences around the world. Sugar currently travels around the country performing new songs which will be on her next album. The Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina claim her as a native child of Cherokee descent. She stalks the stage like a hunter after its prey, touching audiences in ways not often explored. Her unvarnished, throaty vocals deliver a sound that comes from living on the edge, combining primal rhythms with technology; blending drumming and synthesizer to create raw elements with unhurried bass lines. Sugar Kayne embodies the exotic bohemian, subverting the main stream while she emerges as a cutting edge innovator in music.
DJing since 1995 and producing DnB, dubstep, and experimental beats since 2000, Caustik got into a lot of hardcore rave music in the mid 1990’s over in the UK. He moved to St. Louis in 1997 and played countless nights from St. Louis to Chicago, to Little Rock, Kansas City, and Milwaukee to name a few, until he moved to Colorado in 2010. Caustik quickly linked up with the Sub.mission crew as a resident DJ and soon after became a Bassic Fridays resident DJ at Beta Nightclub. Caustik is now Sub.mission’s production manager handling the details behind their weekly night, Electronic Tuesdays at Cervantes’ The Other Side, as well as a few of their one-off events.
Ilya Goldberg began training in classical violin at an early age in his birthplace of Perm, Russia. Since moving to the States in 2000 to pursue music full-time, his skill and dedication has guided him on the nomad’s path from the Cleveland Institute of Music to international tours out of his home base in Portland, Oregon. In the classical realm, Ilya has performed with several Russian and American orchestras, chamber groups, and as a soloist. With over a decade of experience as a chameleonic studio musician on violin, viola, and mandolin he is lauded for his ability to fluidly adapt his improvisational mastery to any genre. Ilya also fills a unique niche by infusing electronic music with classical technique and a sensibility spanning epochs of music. His collaborators include Random Rab, Lynx, Rena Jones, The Human Experience, Future Simple Project and Devochka. Currently, he performs and works closely with innovative electronic trip-hop producer Emancipator.
Xerephine (UK) will blow you away with her captivating songs. Using her harp, bodhran & guitar, she will then loop up a storm using her keys and vocals. Her music may move your body with flavors of electronica or entrance you with her Celtic undertones. Her voice is like no other, drawing you into an enchanted state with its rich warmth and angelic harmonies. Her potent lyrics unfold like fairy tales, each song a new journey into a wonderland where strong messages relate to life here on earth.
For many years ill-esha has weathered the dynamic, often ephemeral soundscape of Electronic music, simply by being an original. “I’m not really an observer. I’m very much a participant and a creator,” self-describes the Vancouver, British Columbia-born artist, songwriter, producer, and DJ. “Everything I do in my life, it quickly becomes way more than a hobby.” From growing up in the EDM hotbed of the Pacific Northwest, attending raves in her teens, Ill-esha accelerated her musical passions to the fullest. “First I wanted to be part of this culture as a DJ, doing vocals and curating music. After that, I also needed to participate in the music I was playing,” referring to her progression as a producer and headlining performer. “I’ve just been moving one step up at a time over the years, into being this completely original show.” Although Ill-esha’s professional career dates back to the late 90s, the Denver, Colorado-based artist asserts that her recent evolution in music greatly contrasts with her initial work. Currently immersed in Future-Bass, Ill-esha’s music captivated audiences in 2013, tied to three separate tours, alongside Bassnectar, Beats Antique, and Big Gigantic.
MIRAJA is a Colorado-based electronic music producer & performer. He is renowned for creating energetic soundscapes comprised of broken-beats layered with hypnotic urban bass, emotive melodies and organic sounds. When performing live, MIRAJA gently works an audience from a sway and swagger into one vivacious animal. Each set is a unique journey that plays and dances with the listener from beginning to end. MIRAJA performs solo (sometimes with guests) and with bass-music group Future Simple Project at events all around North America including many festivals such as Sonic Bloom, Symbiosis, Arise Music Festival, Liberate, Photosynthesis, and the Envision Festival in Costa Rica.
Buddha Bomb has devoted the greatest part of his life to elevating consciousness and using music as a transformational conduit to bring healing and joy to thousands. His sets are inspired, seamless and often mystical. A Sonic Shaman he provides the fuel for the dance journey, which can bring you to your deepest depth and your highest height. Whether spinning Ambient, Psytrance, IDM, Old School or his own compositions Buddha Bomb gives it his all. Buddha is formless wherein all possibilities have space to occur. Bomb is Form - action, motion, heat, and beats. Buddha Bomb takes you there.
Proper Motion was created to take that which we love most about music and reawaken it with the ever-expanding possibilities of EDM. With a vibrant foundation in the passionate sounds of classic soul, producers Noah Marion and Harrison Watkins have ventured to create a sound that is both cutting-edge and nostalgic. Strong dedication to electronic production and a rich background in musical composition and performance spurred Marion and Watkins to create Proper Motion in Boulder, Colorado in 2011. From the beginning, the product was an exciting and heartfelt sound that has since come to be called FutureSoul. It is based on the idea that in this quickly changing, brave new future of EDM, there will always be the human core, exemplified here through soul music, that creates an emotional bond with what we hear, feel, and do. Since its genesis, Proper Motion has earned themselves loyal followings in a number of markets, toured throughout the Southeast and the Rocky Mountains, and shared the stage with incredibly talented artists like Break Science, GRIZ, Chali 2na, PANTyRAiD, Big Gigantic, Lotus, Beats Antique, and many more. 2014 will bring the release of their new EP, titled “At Long Last”, along with a number of shows in both new and established markets. With optimism and feverous dedication, the duo takes a step forward into the latest chapter of Proper Motion.
Electronic Musician, Producer, and artist Ginza, hails from Atlanta Georgia where he carves the passageways of his unique music from his home base Earth One Records. Influenced by various forms of dance music from the realms of Dub, Reggae, Psy-Trance, Dubstep, to name a few, over the last 5 years he has produced 5 albums around his genre, this year dropping his 3rd LP as Ginza, he continues to refresh ears with a full range of future bass music with “Improvised Elevation Device”, 2012.
Ever since CurlyOnE first stepped up to the decks back in 1999, he’s been picking up momentum… and he is definitely not showing any signs of slowing! Born in 1980, and having been brought up on a steady diet of golden-era Hip-Hop, 80’s club beats and classic Salsa/Latin Jazz records, he had a fascination with turntables, poly-rhythmic drums and pumping baselines…So it’s no wonder that his journey into the DJ realm started in the House and Techno raves of the Mid-West, with a pair of belt-drive turntables and a desire to move the crowd. Spending hours locked away in the bedroom teaching himself how to mix, it wasn’t long before his skill level was on par with those who were at the forefront of the local music scene. After discovering the sounds of Jungle/Drum and Bass in the early 2000’s, he was driven by the desire to mix the street-savvy beats from his youth with futuristic, alien sounds that were being pushed through speaker stacks at the parties he attended. Having finished college back home in Puerto Rico, CurlyOnE returned to Colorado in 2004. He immediately begin immersing himself in the local music scene, playing small local shows, helping promote events, and networking with like-minded individuals. By the end of 2008, he discovered the sounds of Dubstep, and became completely obsessed. A chance encounter with members of Denver’s Sub.mission Crew was all he needed to send him in the right direction, and he’s been putting in work ever since. He’s been blessed to have performed at some of Colorado largest EDM events, including Global Dance Festival and Skylab. However, he does not limit himself to the EDM world… He’s been on several tours across the state playing shows with artists such as Souls of Mischief, Masta Ace & Edo G, Sweatshop Union, Prime Element, and Grieves. He has even held the honor of being “party-rock DJ” for the Colorado DMC Championships 3 years running.
Hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, Skydyed is a three-piece live band that blends cutting edge electronic production with live instrumentation. The band consists of Andrew Slattery on bass, synths and bass guitar, Max Doucette on guitar and synths/keys, and Shane Eagen on drums.
The Cat’s Pajamas” is the new experimental Psychedelic Minimalist Shamanic House/funk/techno/whatever project from composer/producer David Block. David’s other project “The Human Experience” explores cinematic sensual downtempo broken beats with fat beats and deep baselines. Hope you enjoy The Cat’s Pajamas.
TNERTLE is a Denver-based electro/funk/hiphop group consisting of Trent Campbell (Midi Controllers, Bass), Kyle Ayervais (Drums), Ray Salazar (MC), Rob Gower (Trumpet), Leah Concialdi (Sax), Jon Kenney (Trombone). In 1999, Trent and Kyle met in their 7th grade jazz band. Playing together in rock bands all the way to their senior year of high school, Trent and Kyle decided to head to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music. In 2012, Trent and Kyle formed TNERTLE out of the inspiration to create original music and have fun. Most recently, the duo have added a horn section and frequent appearances by guest vocalists and instrumentalists. You will hear everything from Electro, Hip-hop, Reggae, Funk and lots of in betweens.
Hailing from Calgary, Canada, Defunk has taken funky bass music to a whole new level. Most popularly known for his attention of bringing elements of funk, jazz and blues into heavy bass music, he constantly strives to develop new sounds with new elements based around the idea of groove. Sexy sounds, funky rhythms, dirty drops, disco dancing, jazzy solos, and intriguing instruments can all be found in his catalogue. His intention is to constantly push the limit on what bass music is viewed as while still keeping the elements that make you want to dance.
Unlimited Gravity (Ronnie Weberg) is a multi-talented, life-long musician, originating from the heart of the contemporary electronic music scene – Denver, Colorado. The Unlimited Gravity sound is best described as an ingenious alchemical hybrid, combining the chaotic energy of crunchy crunk beats with the calculated precision and intensity of a classically trained composer. Setting himself apart from the masses, Ronnie has the unique ability to masterfully create the most marvelous dichotomy of sound within each track. Two dynamically oppositional forces are pitted against each other in a musical battle royale; the result is always a titanic struggle of epic proportions, from which only Unlimited Gravity could possibly emerge victorious. Performing live using completely original productions, Ronnie tramples genre boundaries with an energy that is utterly impossible to replicate. Unlimited Gravity adheres to no laws. He defies physics with his musical feats, and is helping to usher in a new era of musicality, creativity, and originality in electronic music. As Vice President of the Mile High Sound Movement, one of the most influential artist collectives in Colorado, Unlimited Gravity is changing the face of electronic and bass music. Ronnie and the President of The Mile High Sound Movement, Jay Jaramillo (Project Aspect), also have a collaborative project titled “Unlimited Aspect.” Unlimited Aspect is an absolutely one-of-a-kind performance, combining the explosive energy of two of Colorado’s most talented artists to form a synthesis of face-melting siren synths and earth-shaking bass lines. Project Aspect and Unlimited Gravity are unreservedly the best at what they do. -Written by Ethan Baer (EDM.com)
In 2008, Jay Jaramillo developed ProJect Aspect, a progressive new paradigm for exploring music and engaging with the community. With over 12 years of dedicated musical experience, three of which were spent producing electronic music, Jaramillo has honed a highly developed style instantly recognizable and uniquely his own. With a pair of the fastest hands in the business and the unbridled passion of an inspired genius, Project Aspect wears his heart on his sleeve and lays his soul bare in every track he creates. His style encompasses everything from stunningly gorgeous electronic anthems featuring sultry female vocals to explosive, window-shattering, dance-floor bangers. Project Aspect is rapidly garnering support throughout the national electronic community and has shared the stage with artists such as STS9, Feed Me, Datsik, EOTO, MartyParty, VibeSquaD and Nit Grit. Within the past 2 years Jay has released 4 Full Length albums on forward thinking labels such as 1320records, Simplify, and Gruntworthy, one of which being a collaboration album with fellow Colorado comrade Unlimited Gravity. With a personal music library as expansive as the spectrum of human emotions, Jay has orchestrated his musical journey around providing an exceptionally unpredictable, unprecedented live performance. Project Aspect is only just beginning, and he has already performed at several noteworthy sites such as Sonic Bloom Festival, Wakarusa Music Festival and Global Dance Festival at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison Colorado. Each sets is composed of entirely original material, and every show is an utterly inimitable occasion of phenomenally relevant artistic expression and creative brilliance.” -Ethan Baer (dubstep.net)
Moon Frog is the sonic offering of Colorado based musician and Hang player Bartow Mills. With an extensive and eclectic background performing in bands ranging from reggae to synthpop, and after a decade’s worth of experience playing bass guitar and keys, the Moon Frog project was born in 2014 with a dedicated focus towards creating silky melodic electronic music with feeling. Since the project’s inception, Moon Frog has appeared at several of the finest national music fetsivals and events and sat in live with artists such as Random Rab & Ayla Nereo. His recent self-release album “Sleeping Light” has been a truly unique addition to the electronica circuit and the stage is set for the world to be moved by the heartfelt sounds of Moon Frog.
Liam Shea, aka Templo Music™, strives to blend atmospheric soundscapes with deep melodic bass. Born and raised in Denver, Coloarado, Templo Music’s interest in music began at the age of 11 behind a drum kit & has since sparked his interests into all types of instrumental experimentation, evident in the music he is making today. Templo Music’s passion derives from contemporary sound, with influences including Tipper, Random Rab, and Emancipator, while at the same time paying heed to the classics, attempting to emulate the sounds of J Dilla, Eek-A-Mouse and the Gorillaz. Templo Music’s eclectic taste comes through in his music, as he aims to blend downtempo trip-hop, funk and dub elements all in one. Templo has seen his career as an artist evolve exponentially since the inception of Templo Music in 2013, already, having played such tenured events as Sonic Bloom, Gem and Jam, and ARISE music festival after first taking the stage as Templo Music last year. He released his first album, “What Have I Done” in 2013, available on Spotify, iTunes, and for free Everywhere! Ultimately, Templo Music aims to inspire creation and imagination in the music community and beyond.
East Forest weaves electro-acoustic orchestral soundscapes from his vintage keys, layered vocals, electronic beats, and original field recordings. His emotive sonic architecture reflects motifs of nature and the inner spiritual landscape juxtaposed with the realities and possibilities of modern society. The organic music experiments with elements of pop and contemporary themes while leading the listener on an epic auditory journey that aims to bring the essence of the wild to the ears of the urbanites. The wide ranging textural sound has been called “blissful” (NPR), “magnificent” (Huffington Post), and likened to a cross between Sigur-Ros, The Album Leaf, and Olafur Arnalds, spanning genres from electronic, neo-classical, to indie-pop. East Forest has toured in direct support of artists ranging from Bluetech to Crystal Bowersox (Amer. Idol) and collaborated with luminaries including Deepak Chopra as well as composing and licensing music for tv/film, theatre, apps, video games, and dance companies. His live performances have established principal, Trevor Oswalt is a pioneer of improvisational live looping, showcasing his expansive soothing kaleidoscopic wall of sound.
At its core, hip-hop/electronic group Human Agency is comprised of producer Seamus Moore and vinyl DJ/producer Ryan Kjos. Good men, and thorough. Growing up in high school jazz band, Seamus & Ryan have performed and produced music together for over 10 years. Their sound originates from the use of vinyl samples, which contribute to a unique spread of symphonic, soul, folk rock and world rhythms. With the addition of beat based production, original composition and live instrumentation, Human Agency pulls off a stylized electronic sound that quickly moves from sultry, calming mid-tempo to aggressive yet calculated dance music. It ain’t jam, it ain’t forceful electronic… it’s just right. As the Agency evolved over its 5 year stint in the Colorado music scene, drummer Jonas Otto was brought on to reinforce heavy rhythms, meticulous tightness and rapier wit. Early 2015 saw The Agency expand to regularly incorporate live guitar, bass guitar and multi-dimensional keyboard/organ work to their sound, launching this established act into new galaxies of possibility and style. This breath of new life takes their shows to brand new platforms of appeal. Human Agency’s music is distinctive and inimitable, their sense of arrangement and movement is calculated, and there is no sign of these boys stopping anytime soon. Find their music on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora & BandCamp (free DL) They have shared the stage with legendary acts such as EMANCIPATOR, BONOBO, SHPONGLE, RJD2, THE NEW DEAL, ORCHARD LOUNGE, BREAK SCIENCE, ZOOGMA, BOOMBOX, LITTLE PEOPLE, BLUETECH, OTT, FUTURE ROCK & more!
Electronic producer and instrumental enthusiast John Hastings {{{aka}}} RUMTUM has a unique approach to crafting his melodicmelodies. May it be his love for native spirits or even sea life, the natural world plays the biggest part in the dynamics of his writing. From a young age his obsession for mixers and knobs grew into a passion for recording with found objects and handmade instruments.
Lily Fangz (L.Fangz) is about fully engaging in the creative explorations of life, biting down, infecting those around with passion, perspective, and perhaps asking the questions that aren’t posed enough. Wordplay started way back- writing since she could hold a pencil, that process evolved into stories, sketches, poetry, rhymes. Her memory is capacious and flow sick like contagious- so she began to share her words and release them free from their pages. Gravitated towards performance poetry, a lot of slams, jams, and cyphers. Realizing making music and art is the only thing that can quench her thirst LFangz is here to Chomp.The.Fuck.Down sink her teeth in and invites all to join the feast of engaging with this human experience C.T.F.D!
Mikey Thunder likes to party. But more than that, Mikey Thunder just so happens to be the party. Thunder spins a genre-blending, bass-driven partyrock, fusing funk, soul, hip-hop, EDM, jazz, reggae and anything else the party may call for on the fly. With 19 years in the game, he’s mastered the art of improvisation with an uncanny ability to work with and rework the vibe of the party with precision. If you’re a true connoisseur of the Colorado music scene, you’ve seen Mikey share the stage with any number of your favorite artists- no matter the genre. It all began for Mikey at the age of 15 when he discovered DJing in Burlington, Vermont and immersed himself in the diverse musical culture of his hometown. In the fall of 1999, he relocated to the mountains of Jackson Hole where he was soon kidnapped by Michael Franti and Spearhead for the Stay Human Tour. After opening for Spearhead in Jackson Hole, Thunder was handpicked by Michael Franti to open the rest of the tour, where he mixed beats into their sets, during set break, and scratched with their beatboxer, Radioactive.
The Portland-based artist saQi is a classically trained composer, producer and trumpet player. Drawing his name from the Sufi title for a mystic muse, saQi creates eclectic electronica that maintains a balance between organic and synthesized sound. His live sets rock the dance floor while maintaining a grace and musical depth to engage the listener. The music is never limited by genre, tempo or any other stylistic elements. Allegiance to the creative flow and its truest expression thereof is saQi’s manifesto.
More than a DJ but also less than a DJ. N8tron brings clean beats from all over the world. Crisscrossing genres with Mashups, Funk, House, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Hip-Hop. He honed his sound playing late nights following bands such as SCI & Phish, and got his start on Radio Free Minturn in the Vail Valley of Colorado.
