Chris McDonald Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 FRESHER THAN FRESHThis is going to be the 6th Fresh event! 5 times before have we blown minds and expanded boundaries with the Northeast dance community on this concept and theme. Defined by the cutting edge culture we live in, defined by the fast paced world we embrace and detest simultaneously, we as a collective of minds and bodies have converged upon New England around the same time now for several years in anticipation for FRESH! Fresh has become one of our prized gems in the COK crown and every year we do our damndest to take things as far as we can in providing an event that will truly be amazingly memorable... at least that is until the next Fresh comes along to take its place Every Fresh event has been intense, positive, and packed full of diversified people who still care for this culture and all it's subcategories... in fact Fresh has been known specifically for breaking down these walls to bring many types of audiences together. Whether its house, trance, intelligent, candy, junglist, hardcore, gabber, nu skool or old skool... FRESH has always been just that: A retro vibe in a futuristic envirornment. A positive pause in the procession of BULLSHIT you've become accustomed to. Throw your hands up... celebrate the existance of music, friendship, positivity... celebrate your life and those around you... DANCE and REPRESENT because your scene needs you now more than ever before! FUCK politics, pride, and everything else holding us down and backward. YOU are what makes FRESH be what it's been for 5 yrs. YOU, the one who still believes in the power of people and music together to build energy. 2/21/04 be the vibe! BE FRESH! Or else .... don't say I didn't warn you... One...Columns of Knowledge family 4evaCHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE (www.christopherlawrence.com, System Recordings, LA Winner of "Best DJ" at Dancestar US Awards)Exposure cd now available on System Recordings!Christopher Lawrence is a true leader and is recognized worldwide as one of the World's top DJs and producers. Dubbed "A Superstar DJ" by URB and "America's Top Trance DJ" England's MUZIK, he has graced the covers of magazines around the globe from the US’s Mixer, Remix and XLR8R to Britain's Wax. He was the only US DJ invited to headline all three of the inaugural Ministry Of Sound, Cream and Gatecrasher tours of America. He headlines at some of the world's biggest tours, events and clubs including Global Gathering, Cream, Extrema Festival, Coachella, Creamfields, Cyberfest, WEMF, Skol Beats, Cream Ibiza And Nocturnal Wonderland, as well as tours of Europe, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada, Brasil, Peru, Korea, South America, New Zealand, Australia and Japan. He even received a preliminary Grammy nomination for ‘Renegade in 2002. His cd sales have topped well over 100,000! His productions: ‘Shredder’, 'Navigator', 'Interceptor', 'Renegade', 'Rush Hour', 'Cruise Control', ‘October’s Child’ and the massive 'Mind Eraser' have taken US and international charts by storm. His widely anticipated Artist Album is expected to meet critical acclaim when released in Spring 2004. Having absolutely killed it @ So Fresh & So Clean and 'Da Shining, we had to bring back this NE favorite for another round! 2:45-4:00AMRICHARD "HUMPTY" VISSION (WWW.RICHARDHUMPTYVISSION.COM, CA)A true pioneer and Grammy nominated in the electronic & dance music arena, RichardHumpty Vission has electrified audiences worldwide with his innovative style of mixing forover a decade. R.H.V.’s production has been helmed by such labels as Subliminal,Moonshine, IHR, and Empire Norton. With millions of fans worldwide it is no question that Humpty brings the party everywhere he touches down. He surprised and blew away our crowd at Skool'd2 so it was no question we had to bring him back for hid cd release tour! Throw your hands up! 1:30-2:45AMSPACE GIRL (Hypnotic Records/At Large, NYC, Moscow) LIVE PASpecial makeup set from the blizzard @ Happy Holidays 3!With a new cd coming on Hypnotic and a following that cannot be denied, this lady has built her name to national status in a very short span. With a slightly more matured sound these days but still bringing it hard, agressive, sometimes acidic, sometimes techy, sometimes straight trance, and sometimes even touching upon a psy influence, Space Girl never let's up until the room is exploding with energy. Both Space Girl and us @ COK are very excited to bring this set to you since it was aborted in the snow at our last massiv. She is prepared to deliver twice the intensity on this night so attempt to prepare if you can! 12:30-1:30AMDISCO D (Tommy Boy Records www.discod.com, NY)1st time ever @ Asylum!“It’s about sex, and I like sex.†To the press, he has been dubbed “phenomâ€, “holder of the Ghettotech torchâ€, “devastatingly wicked†and “surreally filthy.†To his fans, he’s no less than legendary behind the decks, captivating audiences worldwide with his distinguished blend of hard-hitting music and turntablist tricks. To others, he’s a seasoned entrepreneur, as the founder and head of his second successful company.His records have been played by a virtual who’s who of the international DJ community – from Dave Clarke, to Bad Boy Bill, to Laurent Garnier. His releases for labels like !K7, Mixconnection Multimedia, Intuit-Solar, and his own ventures GTI Recordings and Booty Bar Records, receive constant airplay from Detroit-area urban mixshows and spins from DJs around the world. Additionally, D has great notoriety as a killer remixer, having laced tracks for such mainstream giants as 8Ball and MJG and Lords of Acid. D iscurrently hard at work on his debut full-length artist album. Tentatively titled “Free Your Ass". If you missed him @ Mardi Gras in NYC you won't want to miss this 4 sho! 11:30-12:30AMPLEASUREHEAD (Axel Management, www.pleasurehead.com) NYCBetter known by his cult-like fan base as "The Trance Perculator," Pleasurehead's name has become synonymous with a FRESH collection of trance tunes. With consistent DJ appearances across the United States, PLEASUREHEAD is no longer an East Coast secret. Columns of Knowledge is proud to present the official Pleasurehead New England 2004 winter tour stop, for his new original track, "The Final Countdown," on Topaz. Remember PLEASUREHEAD = TRANCE PERCULATION! 4:00-5:00AMKNOWLEDGE (www.columnsofknowledge.com, Columns of Knowledge Recordings, CT)Pre-release party for his new cd "Driven" on Columns Of Knowledge Recordings & Topaz!Every time the host steps to the decks it gets wikked! Dominating the system in every way possible, Knowledge stands poised to take the world by storm in 2004. Whether it's his continuing perseverence in the event realm, one of NE's strongest labels Columns of Knowledge Recordings (featuring a slamming spring schedule), his own track production with James Miller Junior or his 2nd licensed mix CD "DRIVEN", Knowledge will always be taking things further and further! Funky techno, funky house, progressive, trance, and nu skool constantly redefined by this maestro of vibe manipulation! The party has just been kidnapped. Sorry we didn't warn ya 10:30-11:30PMBON BONS aka Bonald Rumsfeld (Growroom, Mother Tongue, MA)Newest member of the Dust Traxx record label family, Bons launches the OSO NAUGHTY Inuendo imprint. His catalogue includes mixes by Dizzy and thePound Boys. The sultan of swank will be joining us this evening anddelivering his usual array of funk nastiness. Bons will be performingtonite as Secretary of Defense Bonald Rumsfeld and protecting us all (fromthe war on terror.) 5:00-6:00AMJAMES MILLER JUNIOR vs REBEL (ColumnsOfKnowledge.com VolumeProductions.com IMAGINE! DJs, Fortheravers.com)**filming 4 JMJ's All American House Project DVD**These 2 industry heavy weights will be chuggin the fucking house train for you folks tonight. Seriously, whether they're in Rhode Island, Denver, DC, Toronto, South Beach, NY or wherever, these guys bring the filter funk~non stop. Be onda looks 4 JMJ+Knowledge's follow up 2 Speaker Bleetch + Rebel's "Live @ Plastic" cd as well. 9:00-10:30PMFRESH BASS BOMB CHAMBA'MAMPI SWIFT (Charge Recordings, UK) 1st time @ Asylum!"Gut rumbling", "Raw", "Rugged"... just a few words to describe the sonic assault that hits the subs when Swift hits the decks! From the tender age of 13 where he discovered Fabio & Grooverider... to djing in 1990, to producing shortly thereafter, it's been a lifelong journey for the enormous entity who calls himself "Swift". From the beginnings it was clear he would leave a mark noticed by many. In 1992 he began his residency on Kool FM radio in the UK. With so many productions coming out in 1997 he began the Charge and Blade labels which have released over 17 of his own EPs. "Mainframe" is his first album project which has seen enormous success and has moved him forward even futher earning him additional global accolades. When asked what motivates him he replies "Getting this far. The recognition for the label and the music. Seeing the people when I play out enjoy what I do and the people buying my music reflects this." 1:00-2:30AMCAPITAL J (Mix 'n Blen', N20, Wikked, MMI)SPECIAL MAKE UP SET FROM HAPPY HOLIDAYS 3 BLIZZARD!Everything he does is massiv! From the old days of working with the band Genocide which successfully toured Canada, to his 5 time scratch championship title in Ontario, to his brilliant string of releases on N20: "Bitches" and "The Throw Down" amongst many others! Tribe's Dj of the month and a NE favorite... J is hands down f*cking nasty on the decks! He's stolen the show @ Asylum numerous times (Foam Club, Badonkadonk 1) as well as dropping the jaws on party goers and dnb purists across the world! Whistles and horns abound! Capital J is coming to town! 12:00-1:00AMNEOPHYTE (Holland, Neophyte Records, ADAM Recordings)1st time New England Appearance!!!Hard heads beware, when this DJ hits the decks, it will not be a set forthe faint of heart. Neophyte is undoubtedly one of the best producers and live acts to come out of Holland. Back for another memorable performance since he tore apart Boo 6 and FTP. Tonight DJ Neophyte will be spinning all your favorite hard Rotterdam anthems and premiering the group's new music in a raw, head banging set that is sure to rip the crowd to shreds! 2:30-3:30AMTODD BUCKLER w/ MC's JOSIAH SCRIBES & GHOST(www.columnsofknowledge.com, www.TRUECREW.com , INNER STRENGTH RECORDS, MA/ME)Record release party for his new 12" THE CH'I on Inner Strength/COK Recordings!Kicking off another year with a new release, a new single from his 1st MC, a 2nd MC added for extra impact and a stamina that behind the decks that makes viagra jealous... Mista Buckla comes correct every time. This special rare 90 min closing set will keep you glued to the dancefloor til the last record rewinds at dawn! 4:30-6:00AMDATCYDE b2b w/ GARON (Taciturn Rec, Sony, NY, www.nycjungle.com ) (Stuck On Earth, Taciturn, www.djgaron.com, NY)Whether it's dominating decks in Amersterdam and all over the world, running shit online w/ broadcasts or web design, or releasing some of the most memorable domestic dnb around, these 2 skilled gentlemen will be launching our back room to new heights with sounds to take over the floor entirely. Both men have been rotating fixtures @ COK events these last yrs, now their combined presence is once again proving that the USA has some of its own best gems right @ home! 10:00-12:00AMJEN MAS (Vitus Productions, ADAM Recordings, NY)A regional favorite for those who appreciate the hard sounds complimented with her sick scratch style! Truly one of NY's best regional performers! 3:30-4:30AMCOM.PLEX (www.growroomrecords.com, MA)One of western MA's best kept secrets in the dnb community kicks off on a note of sickness! 9:00-10:00PMFRESH PLAYA'S PLAYGROUND:JJ BLADES (www.spiritualemporium.com, CT)Holding the torch for southern NE, running the record store, keeping the community in check... all in a days work for the dancefloor dominator of the hands in the air uk nrg, trance, house and breaks manipulata! 12:00-1:00AMTOMMIE GUNN (Top Gunn Ent, www.netwerkone.com, OZ, NH)Boom, Scream, Oz, NH, techno, house, goodnatured bastard... some of the names that come to mind when one thinks of the Gunn! Peep his new Boom cd, it's straight nasty! 2:00-3:00AMMYTH-I-S (www.DPIMRecordings.com, Audiophile Recordings, TranceDomain.com, LI NY)Back again after his amazing set @ Fresh & Clean, his signature dark, hard tech-trance style that will leave you in a state of shock. 1:00-2:00AMHAVOK (Synergy NYC , www.djhavok.com ) You've Got Muzik's mastermind, this northeast longtimer drops the bass driven techno like nobody's bizness! 3:00-4:00AMSPLASH (www.turnagainheights.com, www.columnsofknowledge.com, CT)Bringin the house down early in the night, be prepared to kick off your night propa with some high nrg hard hitting beats from the COK hard house queen! 10:00-11:00PMCHRIS PATTISON (WWW.NEXUSARTISTS.COM, Flex Productions, VT)10 yrs in, producer of Abundance, Sunday Night Mass, Poppin & Lockin, nu skool breaks and funk pimp extraordinaire from VT. The return of a great old friend! 11:00-12:00AMPRIME (Illusionpro/gspentertainment, NY)Mike is back with another one of his hard funky and super fresh uk house to make u scream awww sookie! all over again. 4:00-5:00AMPUNCH (NY)Another old friend returns to kick it off lovely! Hard trance style! 9:00-10:00PMDJ SUDS (Uncommon Sense, www.djsuds.com, NY)A staple of enthusiasm, this UK native brings the hard styles to wrap up! 5:00-6:00AM"DA LOUNGE OF FRESH:LOVE SOUND PROJECT (www.************.com, Tree House Recordings, NY)feat: CHRIS LOVE & BILLY BELMONTHouse afficionados exclusive pimps 12:00-2:00AMDJ CER (TOPAZ, WWW.DJCER.COM, NY) 2:00-3:00AMB-boys, b-grlz, come getcha breakbeats! WILLOW (True Crew, DownBeat Productions, Bass Addiction, MA)Badass selectress of bassrattling nu skool biz! Local flava rox ya sox! 3:00-4:00AMBRIAN SABBETH (Pure Gonzo Music, www.************.com, NY)House from a 7 yr veteran of NY's underground. Welcome it! 11:00-12:00AMGOOBER (Nine2Five Productions, ME)Sweet "Underground Garage" from R & B inspired 2-step to Bass throbing speed garage! 10:00-11:00PMMICHAEL CHARLES (www.PartykidProductions.com, www.SpritualEmporium.com, CT) UK Hardhouse, Hard Trance, Groove House, Breaks from this CT native! 9:00-10:00PMRYAN FITZ (audiodrug productions/onpoint recordings,me)Special surprise dj set by "the natural" himself,guaranteed to be fresh. 4:00-5:00AMARCADE (indep, NY)Hard progressive trance straight outta Queens yo 5:00-6:00AMTIMES: 9PM-6AMVENUE: ASYLUM 1592 Main St Springfield, MADIRECTIONS: www.mapquest.com or www.columnsofknowledge.com PHOTO ID A MUSTLASERS BY: TRUE!Always a welcome addition at all events, they heighten the vibe to new levels every time and have helped make our events absolut sickness over the yrs!VISUALS: VJADDRob comes correct with over 3 yrs in and has become resident visuals crew for the Muzik series, Red Light, Circle, and many COK and True events! Find out why he makes visual magika a reality!FRESHER THAN FRESH FLAVA: YA'LL!CONTACTS:WEB: www.columnsofknowledge.comINFOLINE: 203-287-8398EMAIL: chrismcdo@aol.comAIM=chrismcdoTICKETS:$30 in advance more @ the doorTIX HOLDERS GET LET IN FIRST!TICKET OUTLETS:Online:www.spiritualemporium.comwww.truetix.com MA:Govoni's 413-732-8042Satellite 617-536-5482Growroom 413-549-9296Know Name 617-236-0006CT: Spiritual Emporium 860-524-9719NH/ME:ALL Bullmoose OutletsRI:Luna Sea 401-272-5862NYC: Satellite 212-995-1744Upstate NY:Metro Djs 845-624-4400VT:Joyryde 802-863-9166GIVEAWAYS: Columns of Knowledge RecordingsCOLUMNS OF KNOWLEDGE RECORDINGS PRESENTS:COK003 Knowledge/Ezrah "Blueprint Training" w/ Donald Glaude/Chris Anderson remixesCOK004 Venom "Floorbanger" EPCOK005 Knowledge "Live @ Boo 7" cdCOK006 Todd Buckler "Running Scared Under the Falling Sky" cdCOK007 Raoul Zerna "Flamenco Nightlife" EP w/ Knowledge/James Miller JuniorCOK008 Todd Buckler "The Ch'I" 12"COK009 Raoul Zerna "For Public Use Vol 1" EPCOK010 X-Dream/Sean Tyes/Micro "Take It Deep" EPCOK011 Knowledge "Driven" cdCOK012 Madame Buddafly tba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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