Break: In->Technology
Overcoming Electroculture Alienation
Date: Saturday 12th April 2008 (Devo's Birthday)
Time: Music and Presentations start at 8 PM
Cost: $5 Cover grants you entry to both rooms
This is an all ages event.
Location:
@ The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL (the old post office building)
Directions:
I-57 to I-74 to Urbana. Exit onto Cunningham Ave. This is 45 South and will turn into N. Vine St. in Urbana. Proceed South for about 2 miles to Elm St. Turn right and proceed to the parking garage entrance between Broadway and Race Streets. Event will be across the street from the garage in large stone building by a mall entrance. look for a large staircase and pillars.
Main Info lines / Directions:
Intergruv Networks: 312-607-2766
ToyMaker Music 217-215-4091
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Room 1 Performances by:
Fermats Quandary / Experimental Techno / Chicago,IL* Fermatsquandary.com
~Formed in Chicago in 2003, Fermat's Quandary is a live act combining electronic music with live cello. Using a laptop, the cello through a pickup is processed and combined with electronic loops, MIDI and effects to create a unique sound not easily conforming to a single genre of electronic music. Fermat's Quandary is an evolving musical entity, which always reinvents itself and seeks to push electronic music forward. This live act aims to be highly original and innovative, fusing improvisational acoustic techniques into electronic dance music.
Ryan Davies / Tribal Beats / Alton, IL *MySpace.com/UndergroundMafiastl
~A DJ/Techno producer from the ST. Louis Metro East in Alton, IL. and co-founder Of Underground Mafia STL. He’s been Djing for thirteen years and producing for six. He knows how to to keep your head banging and your feet moving. His music has been influenced by D.A.V.E The Drummer, Chris Liberator, Geezer, Rowland The Bastard, Ant, Arkus P., Michael Burkat, Lars Klein, Boris S., Sven Wittekind, and many many more.
PolyMorphus / Computer Animated / Champaign, IL *ToyMakerMusicPromotions.itgo.com
~Polymorphus began experimenting with music production and sound design in 1999. During the last few he has produced several tracks and developed live PA performances of his original music. As the name Polymorphus suggests, his style is constantly evolving into new sonic territory. With his latest performance, Polymorphus is ready make you move.
Hydrogen / Techno Dj-Live PA / Fairfield, IA *Amtrax.net
~Inspired by a deep influence of silence and 8-bit generation consoles, hydrogen emerges to evolve the techno genre. In the studio he is busy synthesizing waveforms fusing minimal with classic Detroit vibes. During live dj performances he has recently combined technologies such as Serato, Ableton Live and other various hardware effects to deliver a truly unique sound.
Tim Clark / PsyTrance / Alton, IL *DjTimothyClark.webs.com
~From producing his own tracks to developing a unique electronic sound for himself this dj as played at countless festivals, underground shows, and small club events throughout the midwest. He loves to sit down and create trippy beats, tribal rhythms, and quirky sound effects. When he plays out he wants to give his audience the best experience possible and take them to new levels of consciousness. With 140 tracks produced you will always be exposed to a new developing sound.
Infinite Imagination / Live Techno PA / Champaign, IL *TheInfiniteImagination.com
~This infamous duo has been banging Live PA's for various audiences in the Mid-West area since late 2006. Combining the natural talent of Joe’s Imagination and The Infinite Möbius, The Infinite Imagination was born. Both members are accomplished Dj's and producers. Now, when not working in the Citadel Recording Studio, they are out playing shows, creating some of the most original electronic dance music around. Watching this duo is an experience like no other.
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In addition to nonstop electronic music in the main room, our event celebrates technology in the second room, where organizations, hobbyists, and vendors will let you try music equipment, DJ gear, computer games, and hobbies hands-on! Check out this diverse show and tell, and “Break: In” technology by testing it out yourself! It is a night of future music and future gear!
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Room 2 Booths and Presentations by:
~ Harsh Promotions
~ BeatCrazy Entertainment
~ Underground Mafia
~ Slot And Wing Hobbies
~ Midwest Visuals
~ Mertz Inc.
~ Board Boutique Skateboards
~ Music Industry WorkShop
~ Deep Life Records
~ the infinite imagination
~ Eve-Online gamer's club (generic corp)
~ ...And Many More!~
~ We will also have Special Yuris Presentions~ "Dream • Explore • Celebrate"
Venders please contact ToyMaker Music @ 217-215-4091 or breakintechIMC@gmail.com
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For more information visit: http://www.ToyMakerMusicPromotions.itgo.com, http://www.UCDnB.com, and http://www.217Mafia.com
Or Call the info lines at 312-607-2766 or 217-215-4091
Absolutely No Drugs, Weapons, Markers, and Bad Vibes. R.O.A.R will be in full effect. Please respect the venue and our scene. Take this opportunity to enjoy what brings us all together -MUSIC- be safe and we will see you there.
Questions Contact ToyMaker at: ToyMakerMusic@hotmail.com or 217-215-4091
Need A Hotel: (hotels in the area)
Historic Lincoln Hotel (This one is right across the street from the event)
209 S Broadway Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-8800
Lincoln Lodge
403 W University Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-1111
Hampton Inn at I of I
1200 W. University Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-1100
Eastland Suites
1907 N. Cunningham Ave. Urbana, IL
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-8331
Illini Union Guest Hotel
1401 W Green St # 115
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3030
Park Inn-Illini Conference
2408 N Cunningham Ave
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8000
Click on the flyers to see some of our past events:
Upcoming Electronic Events @ the Urbana Independent Media Center:
~ LIME ~ and ~ Underground Elements 3 ~
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