8/31 @ Alchemy Nightclub- New Haven, CT 8PM-4AM

AbstractTraxx · May 20

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Atari Safari, Abstract Traxx, and Spread the Word Present

AURA

featuring

DONALD GLAUDE (San Diego, California)

www.djdonaldglaude.com

www.edenrecordings.com

www.bugeyedrecords.com

Confident. Exuberant. Raw. Innovative. These are just a few of the words industry insiders and fans have used to describe the talent behind one of America’s favorite house DJs, Donald Glaude. Ranked #68 on DJMag.com’s Top 100 DJs List in 2005, Donald skyrocketed to #48 this year and his genius keeps on growing. Apart from his mastery on the decks, Donald is best known for his dynamic showmanship. He enjoys his music as much as his audience does. Embracing their energy, it is not uncommon to find Donald pumping his hands in the air, jumping up and down and shouting back his love to the crowd. It is this powerful signature style which has led fellow DJ and musical producer, Dave Aude, to call Donald the “James Brown of DJs.”Donald’s uncompromising style and innovation show no sign of slowing down any time soon. With the credit of 5 full-length CDs and numerous remixes under his belt, Donald has focused much of his time to production work. Continuing to be “The Hardest Working American DJ” Donald has a tour scheduled with “America’s Most Beloved DJ” DJ Dan and he also has another new CD releasing in 2007. Come experience why Donald is one of the most entertaining and sought after house DJs in the US!

D:FUSE ( www.djdfuse.com,myspace.com/dfuse) LA *First New England Performance in over 5 Years!*

Presents BRING THE DRUMS- A Live DJ/Percussion Performance Featuring An Expanded Drum Kit

Austin native D:Fuse has made quite the name for himself in the EDM scene. His accomplishments are endless. Practically playing every weekend year after year, including stops in Canada, Europe, and South America. He has headlined famous events including Ultra Miami and Coachella! His record and CD releases on prestigious labels such as Moonshine, Perfecto, and Imprint consistently sell hundreds of thousands of copies. His production and DJ work receives adulation from such giants as Paul Oakenfold, Timo Maas, and Sasha ( to name a few) that to this day play D:Fuse's tracks. He has received high ratings by BPM/djmixed.com and was featured on the cover of REMIX and URB magazine. His work can also be heard on other alternative media sources, such as XM 80's the move ( over 300,000 listeners every Sat. Night), a weekly Friday night broadcast on KBIG 104.3 FM (LA) , and he even has his own channel on Delta Airlines in-flight music programming. As time has progressed D:Fuse has begun infusing live instruments into his production work. He will be giving us a taste of his progressive style this evening. Tonight D:Fuse “Bring The Drums” to New Haven! The new show spotlights D:Fuse performing on an expansive drum kit, featuring congas, bongos, tom-toms, snares and cymbals. This is one performance not to be missed!

TERRY MULLAN (San Diego, California / Chicago, Illinois)

www.terrymullan.com

Terry's ears were alert at the right time, if house music is your thing. Right smack in the middle of the blossoming house development of Chicago during the mid 80's, at an early age, Terry was already in tune with what was actually happening.Soon after the house scene was all grown up, entered the acid house sound. Here Terry really found solace. It was that added flavor he was waiting for, something new, twisted, and forward. Now all the elements were coming together. And with the addition of the Detroit sound, this was it, three different languages, disco, house, and techno. They could all translate the same message together or apart from one another. This is how Terry is like a translator. With his fluent style and finesseful scratch abilities, these languages reflect his DJ’ing as well as the tracks he's now composing, which is his way of furthering the evolution of dance music. His production has landed him on a Chemical Bros Mix cd, as well as a feature on Pete Tong's Essential Selection on BBC Radio 1 in the UK. In addition to his dj/production work Terry runs Catalyst Recordings, home to releases by DJ Sneak, Angel Alanis, and TJR. Terry’s DJ’ing, label, and trax have earned him a reputation that extends worldwide. Never one to follow the masses, he borrowed from each genre to create what we all know to be Terry's sound, putting a bad ass twist on an otherwise conservative house scene.

HIVE (Los Angeles, California)

www.myspace.com/djhive

www.violencerecordings.com

His tracks have become staples of virtually all of drum and bass’ legends, from Andy C to Goldie, and make regular appearances on Grooverider’s Radio 1 program. Hive’s label Violence (Featuring releases by Klute, Teebee, John Tejada, Gridlok, Keaton, Echo, and JuJu) has registered sales comparable to Ram, Renegade Hardware, and Valve. Metalheadz has invited him to record an e.p. for the label. He’s toured worldwide, completing a month of dates in New Zealand and Australia preceded by a month in the UK and Europe, which included a guest appearance for the Valve Soundsystem. No American has gained such complete entree into the heart of drum and bass. His production work is known for its assertive, daring and aggressive sound with huge releases including " Surreal Killer" "The Plague" " Bring It On" and " Neo". Tough, propulsive, forged out of both the traditional sampled aesthetic and leading sound designs of contemporary drum and bass. Neither a retrospective purist, nor a follower of fashion, Hive’s music, his DJing, and his label strike a steely, inspiring balance, hewing closely to a tight creative vision that has propelled him into the forefront of drum and bass wherever it thrives.

FREAKY FLOW (Toronto, Ontario; Canada)

www.djfreakyflow.com

www.myspace.com/freakyflow

One of the most recognized DJs in Toronto, North America's drum 'n' bass mecca, Freaky Flow began extending his reach in the late '90s, signing a multiple album deal with Moonshine and touring relentlessly.He has become one of North America's top drum 'n' bass DJs, alongside other luminaries such as Dieselboy and AK1200, and some would argue that he is one of the driving factors behind Toronto becoming a mecca for drum and bass. Furthermore, Freaky Flow's fame also elevated MC Flipside's status, the DJ's longtime exclusive MC. His signature hip hop style cutting, scratching and beat juggling grabs your attention, but it is his fun and diverse musical selections that truly separate Freaky Flow from other drum 'n' bass DJs. Come see why this Toronto native is constantly touring across the globe.

Knowledge, Jack McDevitt, Pinky and the Brain, Robert Lafrance, Sneaker and the Dryer, Redshift + Mizeyesis, Op:Break+ MC DYLZ, Jeff Leclair, Mike D, Bang Lee, Bookum, Leila, Ikari, Soappy, TCC

VENUE:

Alchemy Nightclub & Elevate Lounge & Event Space

223 College Street

New Haven, CT 06510

NO DRESS CODE TONIGHT!

HOURS:

8:00PM - 4:00AM

AGES:

18+ to enter, 21+ to drink with ID please

PRICE:

$25 Advance Will Call Tickets By Google Checkout ( No Service Fee!!) at www.myspace.com/atarisafari, www.abstracttraxx.com, www.spreadthewordproductions.com

$30 @ the door