Expansion returns for 2012 to further explore the advancement of music and art underneath the stars at breathtaking Hummingbird Ranch.

On Friday, January 27 we celebrate the release of Gonjasufi’s latest album MU.ZZ.LE (Warp Records) with a lineup that also includes Eskmo (Ninjatune), Crime Killz and Zackey Force Funk as well as a plethora of live art installations, fire spinning and aerial performances.

The night of experimental hip hop and West Coast bass music takes place outside at Hummingbird Ranch, with two stages, drinks, food and numerous chill lounges. Bring your friends, grab your dancing shoes and join us in a beautiful outdoor setting at this celebration of local music culture.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/261009923965225/

“Expansion is a Monthly Excursion Exploring the Advancement of Music and Art Underneath the Stars.”

FRIDAY JANUARY 27th, 2012 | 9:00 pm – 3:00 am

21 and over Exclusively

2 Outdoor Areas with Music, Drinks, Food, Art, Performances, Chill Lounges, Plenty of Seating and much much more!

Very Limited $15.00 PRE-SALE TIX AVAILABLE AT:
www.hummingbirdranchmusic.com

———————————-
// M U S I C

ESKMO
http://www.facebook.com/ESKMO

GONJASUFI
http://www.sufisays.com/

CRIME KILLZ

ZACKEY FORCE FUNK

+ MORE TBA

…and usually a special guest (or two)
———————————-
// A R T

MIMI YOON
http://mimiyoon.viewbook.com/

JOHN PARK
http://www.bluecanvas.com/secretasianman

MICHAEL PUKAC
http://www.michaelpukac.com/

MAX NEUTRA
http://maxneutra.com/

FATOE
http://www.fatoe.com/

ROGEMIL VELASCO
http://www.facebook.com/Rogemil

DUSTIN MYERS
http://dustinmyers.blogspot.com/

————————————-
// V I S U A L S

TBA

————————————–
// P E R F O R M A N C E S

KAITLIN CAMPBELL – Fire + Hoop

SYLVIE HITCHCOCK – Fire + Grind + Gogo

LAILA LILLIANA – Aerial+ Gogo

SAMANTHA CEORA – Aerial + Grind + Gogo +Fire

———————————-
// L E C T U R E S E R I E S

LEWIS KUNSTLER – THE STREETS

———————————-

Hummingbird Ranch Music
2940 Kuehner Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93063

http://xpnsn.com/

A Project Sweatshop / Service Company Event

Exclusively celebrating GONJASUFI’S record release party

Check out this new mix from Pressha, Seattle DJ with mad mixing skills who ALWAYS has his ear to the ground for new sounds…

Track List:

1.) Did it on em- Nicki Minaj (Lobounce Remix) (Bandcamp)
2.) Trouble Blind-Sugarpill (Subsynthesis)
3.) Money Talks-Deathstar (Bandcamp)
4.) Sun Burst-Minnesota (Tyco Records)
5.) Let me Love You-Stephan Jacobs & Love and Light (Muti Music)
6.) Lucid-Ruff Hauser (Muti Music)
7.) Pretty Boy-Stephan Jacobs & GRiZ (Simplify)
8.) Driving- Sugarpill (Simplify)
9.) Doebd-Sugarpill (Chris B Remix) (Simplify)
10.) Where’s the Love-GRiZ (Soundcloud)
11.) Jewel St-Mimosa (False Idol Muzik)
12.) Dream On- Aerosmith (Griz Remix) (Soundcloud)
13.) Hold up-Minnesota (Mallabel)
14.) Longest Road-Morgan Page ft Lissie (Papa Skunk Remix) (Soundcloud)
15.) Sexy Shapes-iONiK (Simplify)
16.) Activated-Signal Path (Bandcamp)
17) Scheme-STS9 (Polish Ambassador Remix) (Bandcamp)
18.) Fireflies Remax-Lokid (Bandcamp)
18.) Lost in Bass-SuperVison (Pretty Lights Music)
19.) Crunch Pleazer-Freddy Todd (Simplify)
20.) Simmer Gently-Blunt Instrument (Bran Richards Remix) (Simplify)
21.) Phresh- Love and Light (Simplify)
22.) Lightning and Rain- Love and Light (Simplify)
23.) Swamp Gate-Nicoluminous (Subsynthesis)
24.) Rock This-Dj DLG (Lazor Music)
25.) Zingy- Ak’sent (Jantsen and Dirtmonkey’s Boombahton Remix) (Unsigned)
26.) Jump-Kriss Kross (TBMA Remix) (Play Me)
27.) A Bad Place-Mimi Page (Carrier Remix) (Simplify)

Day of the Dead feat. DJ Nobody, Computer Jay, KNXWLEDGE, Alter, PBDY, plus “A Visitor From Hell” at Center for the Arts Eagle Rock TONIGHT!

8:30pm, $5 - All Ages

Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd. LA, CA 90041

The idea for this Day of the Dead event was inspired by the Mexican holiday “Dia de los Muertos”- a day to remember friends and family members who have passed before us. This event is a modern spin off the traditional ceremony, meant to infuse the new beat scene and all of it’s music, art and culture with a long-standing cultural tradition.

Paying respect to LA’s cultural heritage and looking towards the future, we offer this night as an homage to all musicians who have passed on, and who so deeply inspired this new generation of beat-makers, producers, and music enthusiasts.

DJs and beat-makers will mix their own new music with that of those who passed and who influenced them most. Photo booth & calavera face painting will also be available inside!

In honor of the dead and in celebration of life.

One of my favorite producers and live performers MiM0SA drops his first official album Sanctuary tomorrow on the new label False Idol Musik. From dubbed-out gut rumblers to twitchy dance numbers with faster tempos and the sexy, silky West Coast dubstep that MiM0SA is known for, this album does not disappoint.

Check out the title track “Sanctuary” below, and find MiM0SA’s fall tour dates after the jump:

October 15 Cactus Courtyard Lubbock, TX
October 20 Ace of Spades Sacramento, CA
October 21 Reno Events Center Reno, NV
October 22 Oregon Convention Center Portland, OR
October 27 Pershing Center Lincoln, NE
October 29 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
November 4 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
November 5 Midland by AMC Kansas City, MO
November 8 Soundstage Baltimore, MD
November 9 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
November 10 Royale Boston, MA
November 11 Webster Hall New York, NY
November 12 Pearl Street Northampton, MA
November 13 Higher Ground Burlington, VT
November 14 Westcott Theater Syracuse, NY
November 16 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
November 17 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN
November 18 House of Blues Chicago, IL
November 19 Barrymore Theatre Madison, WI
November 20 Headliners Louisville, KY
November 22 The Ritz Tampa, FL
November 23 The Fillmore Miami Beach Miami, FL
November 24 Firestone Live Orlando, FL
November 25 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
November 26 Orange Peel Asheville, NC
November 29 The Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge, LA
November 30 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
December 1 Texas Music Theater San Marcos, TX
December 2 La Zona Rosa Austin, TX
December 3 Cain’s Ballroom Tulsa, OK
December 6 Sunshine Theater Albuquerque, NM
December 7 The Venue Scottsdale, AZ
December 8 Orpheum Theatre Flagstaff, AZ
December 9 Detroit Bar Costa Mesa, CA
December 10 The Phoenix Theatre Petaluma, CA

Get your freak on at Expansion Vol. VI this Halloween weekend with Sub Swara, Antiserum and Groundislava plus a costume contest & “ghosts” of DJs past on the haunted grounds of Hummingbird Next Ranch. With special fire performances and extended hours (until 3:30AM+), this haunted mansion event features two stages and multiple lounges, food service, full bars, live art and musical performances from Sub Swara, Antiserum and Groundislava.

Also performing on Friday, October 28 will be Wally Callerio, Alexandre, TK Disco, Josh One, Kid Chameleon and a late-night acoustic jam with Meme LaTeef. Throughout the haunted party grounds you will also find visual mapping, art installations and live painting from Mimi Yoon, Vyal, Dytch, Jamie Johnson, Evan Mendelson & Van Saro.

Video from last month’s Expansion with Nosaj Thing and TOKiMONSTA:

Expansion Vol. VI Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278033152217987

About Expansion:

Expansion is a monthly excursion exploring the advancement of music and art underneath the stars. Located on the edge of Simi Valley, Hummingbird Ranch is a natural open-air setting tucked in the Santa Susana mountains featuring an amazing mansion with multiple lounges, food service, full bars, live art and musical performances from some of the West Coast’s hottest young producers.

Hummingbird Ranch is located less than a half-hour north of Hollywood on the edge of Simi Valley at 2940 Kuehner Drive. Limited $10 presale tickets for Expansion are available now at www.hummingbirdranchmusic.​com.

DATE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2011 | 9:00 pm – 3:30 am+ (extended hours!)

21 and over Exclusively

2 Outdoor Areas with Music, Drinks, Food, Art, Performances, Chill Lounges, Plenty of Seating and much more!

Limited $15.00 PRE-SALE TIX AVAILABLE AT:

www.hummingbirdranchmusic.com

———————————-

// M U S I C

SUB SWARA

http://soundcloud.com/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=sub+swara

ANTISERUM

http://www.facebook.com/Antiserum?sk=app_2405167945

GROUNDISLAVA

http://soundcloud.com/groundislava

WALLY CALLERIO

http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search?q=WALLY+CALLERIO+

ALEXANDRE

http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=ALEXANDRE+

TK DISKO

http://soundcloud.com/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=TK+DISKO+

JOSH ONE

www.facebook.com/boomnote

KID CHAMELEON

http://www.facebook.com/kidchameleonLA

MORE TBA

…and usually a special guest (or two)

———————————-

// A R T

MIMI YOON ( Art Curator)

http://mimiyoon.viewbook.com/

VYAL

http://www.vyalone.com/

DYTCH

http://www.dytch66.com/

JAMIE JOHNSON

http://miceofmillions.com/

JOHN PARK

http://www.bluecanvas.com/secretasianman

VAN SARO

http://www.vansaro.com/

EVAN MENDELSON

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.215507224744.164776.662859744&type=3

————————————-

// V I S U A L S

AFTERGLOW VISUAL PRODUCTIONS

www.afterglowvp.com

WHAT YOU WANT PRODUCTIONS

http://www.whatyouwantproductions.com/

————————————–

// P E R F O R M A N C E S

GYRO (Fire)

http://www.facebook.com/iamgyro

Solo Dance Performance TBA

Solo Theater Piece TBA

Acoustic Performance by MEME LATEEF

Haunted Mansion Exhibit TBA

plus more!!!

———————————-

Hummingbird Ranch Music

2940 Kuehner Drive

Simi Valley, CA 93063

http://xpnsn.com/

Low End Theory celebrates five years of brain-smashing beats tonight with all five residents PLUS some very special guests – check out the first – and only – paper flyer ever made for what is now one of the most famous club nights in the world:

Click the flyer for ticket information, or read more below:

Photo by Stargazer

On Wednesday, October 5th at 4:30am, Brent ‘Shrine’ Spears, Burning Man icon and Creator of the 2008 Temple, The Basura Sagrada, was admitted to the emergency room after a near fatal car accident. He spent nearly a week in ICU battling for his life.

Shrine, the artist, hobo clown, father of Los Angeles based performance troupe Lucent Dossier Experience, and man of wisdom, has touched the hearts and lives of so many people across the world.  From his distinctly original American folk art that is the interior of the House Of Blues, his mad capped performing madness and contribution to Lucent Dossier to his BEAUTIFUL and majestic temples that have risen at festivals all over the world, all constructed from found, recycled and trash materials, this man is a treasure to the planet. His addition to the landscape of the 2008 Burn with his beautiful Temple, The Basura Sagrada, remains a favorite to so many burners.

Anyone who knows Shrine knows he loves shenanigans, loves to get wild and lives to explore all human heart opening experiences. So in his honor that’s exactly what Lucent Dossier Experience and their friends are gonna do!  As they prepare for a 90-minute stage spectacular at the majestic Palace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, October 21st and 22nd, their hearts are heavy and filled with wanting to be near Shrine and devoted to his recovery. Like most artists, he has no insurance and so they have decided to dedicate both their shows to him and give all profits to his medical bill fund.

LUCENT DOSSIER EXPERIENCE will return to the Palace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles for a two-night run on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22. Following a sold-out show July 28 to officially unveil the newly restored Palace Theatre on its 100^th birthday, Lucent Dossier has reached new bounds. The extraordinary event was the first of its kind, stretching the limits of a typical LUCENT DOSSIER EXPERIENCE to a magnificent all-night spectacle, transporting the patron to an alternate reality. From the time the theatre doors open to the last vibration from the DJ speakers, Lucent Dossier and their friends and contributors promises something you’ve never experienced before.  Tickets are available in many price tiers for all budgets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203605

They will open the doors at 7:30pm and have raffles, foot massages, games and original Shrine artwork for auction. And more then all that, we’ll come together and celebrate the man we all know and love.  Please join them for this fun filled special night to remember, bring the Burning Man spirit to life inside the walls of The Palace!  Again, they will open our doors at 7:30 pm, there will have two wonderful bars for you to visit, beautiful art and pre-show entertainment.  The show will begin at 9:00 pm followed by an AFTER PARTY into the night, right then and there, to celebrate life together on the dance floor!

Just added to the line up of is the music of Cello Joe ”an anomaly in the world of cellists”.  By combining cello with beat boxing, he has created a unique genre: Classical Hip-Hop. Looped and layered beat boxing beats (vocal percussion) and funky cello form a rich soundscape for intelligent lyrics; CelloJoe spreads joy, laughter and consciousness raising vibrations.  Also coming back is the unique stylings of Super Tall Paul, clown, comedian, juggler, unicyclists and master musician; ”SuperTall Paul Newman is the man you call when you are looking for fun, silly, impressive entertainment”  

In keeping with the spirit of the last run, The Place will remain open following Lucent’s 90-minute stage spectacular for a booty shaking after party!  Just secured to spin the beats on Friday we have Shakti Bliss, a Dakini, DJ and Performance Artists twisting luscious gypsy lounge with bassy beats often described as sexy vaudevillian whomp.  Saturday will be sonic alchemist, Imagika Om, blending potent ingredients such as exotic world-fusion rhythms, sacred sounds an erotic pulsating mid-tempo beats.  Again, Tickets are available in many price tiers for all budgets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203605.

Please come support local art and performance, radical self-expression, and a man so near and dear to people’s hearts, whether they have met him in person or simply know of his contribution to our world.

Australian group Seekae will release their new album +DOME in the U.S. on November 1, and will be heading over the water to play several shows at CMJ as well as a performance on the West Coast at world-renowned club night Low End Theory. Like long-lost beat brethren, Seekae’s sound is a lush and beautiful fusion of experimental electronica, hip hop and “other” (read a review in Resident Advisor here), and +DOME is one of those releases you hit “repeat” on again and again.

In anticipation of their U.S. album release date, Seekae has given us a new bonus track “SIR” which can be found right here on the Los Angeles Times.

About the album +DOME:

Fusing the 808 and contemporary bass-heavy club sounds with their unique style of electronica, Sydney trio Seekae once again demonstrates their mastery for creating intricate, beat-driven tunes with their sophomore release +Dome.

Paying homage to the sounds and textures of Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago and London, +Dome blends live instrumentation and electronic experimentation with samples collected over two years of performing, touring and writing. Composing every song with meticulous detail, from sub bass heavy rollers to intricate guitar riddled interludes, Seekae transmit their developed pallet through a long player that is both rhythm oriented and at the same time self-reflecting.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Seekae are made up of members George Nicholas, John Hassell and Alex Cameron. Since forming in 2006 the trio has gained notoriety on the city’s live circuit for their own brand of 8-bit electronica, also called “skirt-lifting, ball-crushing ghetto ambience.” Seekae’s debut album The Sound of Trees Falling on People (2008) found 5 star reviews and critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone describing the record as “an album that’s as ambient and mesmerizing as an iced-over forest.”

The songwriting speaks for itself, but it is their attention to detail that makes Seekae such an exciting live act to behold, like an ambient feast of sonic wizardry. George, John and Alex take +Dome to the stage with an impressive live show that boasts live drums, guitars, samplers and synthesizers.

+Dome is percussive, loud and exciting at times – reserved and laid back at others, but every track oozes a warm feeling that could only be described as Seekae.

Track List:

1. Go
2. 3
3. Blood Bank
4. Reset Head
5. Mingus
6. Underling
7. Gnor
8. Two
9. Yodal
10. Rock’s Performance
11. +DOME

Nosaj Thing is one of the most critically acclaimed artists to come out of Los Angeles in the last several years. Breaking boundaries with his latest album “Drift” (Alpha Pup Records) and a stunning audio/visual show, Nosaj Thing is at the forefront of the electronic revolution, a true artist whose live performances accurately convey the epic nature of his work.

Joining him at Expansion Vol. V is TOKiMONSTA, a beat maven with a mad touring schedule who has been named the top female DJ in Los Angeles by the LA Weekly. She will be performing with Gavin Turek, a talented vocalist who also appeared on TOKiMONSTA’s latest release “Creature Dreams” (Brainfeeder).

Also performing on Expansion’s two stages will be Drumsmuggla, Space Rockerz, Franki Chan, Josh One, Kid Chameleon, Piel and Cheshire. Along with a late-night acoustic performances and fire dancing, throughout the stunning party grounds you will also find visual mapping, art installations and live painting from John Park and Mimi Yoon (collaborating this month), Agapito Doronio, Evan Mendelson, Van Saro and Curtis Scoville.

Check out photos from last month’s Expansion with DJ Craze in the LA Weekly: http://bit.ly/ntTHxc and find video of the event here: http://bit.ly/q26G6p

Expansion Vol. V Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211833222209676

About Expansion:

Expansion is a monthly excursion exploring the advancement of music and art underneath the stars. Located on the edge of Simi Valley, Hummingbird Ranch is a natural open-air setting tucked in the Santa Susana mountains featuring an amazing mansion with multiple lounges, food service, full bars, live art and musical performances from some of the West Coast’s hottest young producers.

Hummingbird Ranch is located less than a half-hour north of Hollywood on the edge of Simi Valley at 2940 Kuehner Drive. Limited $10 presale tickets for Expansion are available now at www.hummingbirdranchmusic.​com.

HOLY SHIT.

Councilmember Jose Huizar & Center for the Arts Eagle Rock present the 13th Annual Eagler Rock Music Festival

Saturday, October 1, 2011
4:00-11:00pm

On Colorado Blvd. between Argus & Eagle Rock Blvd.

$5 suggested donation*
Kids 12 and under free
Your support keeps the festival independent

EMERGING STAGE
Presented by Ford Focus “Gimme the Gig II” and Co-Curated by FYF Fest, LA Record, & KOXY Radio

Kenan Bell
Red Shark
The Feeding People
TBA
Allah Las
Boom Bip
Health

LOW END THEORY STAGE

Daddy Kev
The Gaslamp Killer
Nobody
D-Styles
Nocando
Flying Lotus
Nosaj Thing
TokiMonsta
Dibia$e
Teebs
Jonwayne

SHIP STAGE

Dirty Bandits
All spots to Black
Little Red Lung
Molino
Phaxanation & the dust kickers
Blonde Summer
Shadow Shadow Shade

KINGSIZE STAGE

Beatnik Jr.
Gangi
Buffalo Electric
Miracle Parade
Dorian Taj
Adventure Galley
Rooney

DUBLAB “FUTURE ROOTS” STAGE

Paul Livingstone Trio
Village Archive
Hymnal
Pharaohs
Carlos Nino
Biggest Crush (Sunny Levine + Turquoise Wisdom)
Mia Doi Todd
El-Haru Karoi
Suprise Guest

ZOCALOC/RAZORCAKE STAGE

French Exit
Cheeto Champ
Summer Vacation
Fuxedos
Barrio Tiger

FAMILY STAGE

Pio Pico
Micah Cover- Magic Show
Ellen and Matt
NINE
The Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere
Hot August Nights: A Niel Diamond Tribute Band

COLOMBO’S

Ampersand
Six-Pak
Border Radio
Saucy Monky
The Vagabondz
Duniven

and more….
Erik Ekstrand Ensemble
E.R.H.S. Latin Jazz Ensemble
Cambalache
Umbalaye
Bonne Musique Zydeco

Set Times Coming Soon

*No one turned away due to lack of funds
Free parking and shuttle service at Eagle Rock Plaza
For up-to-dat information about the festival please visit www.cfaer.org