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Sacramento Electronica Music Festival

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Heads up, Sacramento! It pleases me to announce that i am joining the opening night lineup for the Sacramento Electronica Muisc Festival! The festival stretches from Thursday the 28th – Saturday the 30th and will be held at the Townhouse  (1517 21st St. Sacramento, CA.)

Show some Sacramento love and come check out an IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE lineup of  electronic musicians. I will be starting things off on Thursday night along with Mochipet and DJ Whores!

On top of all this… i will be celebrating my 33rd birthday! (that’s 23 in DJ years) so get your tickets (only $10 for a 3 day pass!) and head on down to help me celebrate good and proper-like. In return i will gift your ears and other body parts with new musak!

Artists throughout the week include:
Tycho
Dusty Brown
Mochi Pet
Tha Fruitbat
CityState
The New Humans
Sister Crayon
Paper Pistols
Night Night
Melee Beats
MothSpyEros
Homo Erectus
Vacant Persons
Lifeliner
Thriftcar
More TBA

More Info | Buy Tickets

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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Uncategorized 1 Comment

Nexus Presents… Lost & Found

Alright. Here’s the latest info and latest lineup. Thanks for hanging in there with us

Nexus Presents a chance to be found… Saturday, November 7th

We almost lost you at the maze, but Nexus has organized a big bad place to party in San Francisco. Let’s do this. 10pm – 5am

LOCATION

Kelly’s Mission Rock
817 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(Google Map)

Time: 10pm-5am

21 and over

DJ LINEUP

TICKETS

Tickets $20 at the door.
ALL MAZE PARTY TICKETS WILL BE HONORED

21 AND OVER ONLY! SORRY ABOUT THAT! REFUNDS ON PRESALES AVAILABLE AFTER THE EVENT.

Ambient Mafia timeslots:
10-10:45 the captain
10:45-11:30 mino
11:30-12:15 cubik y origami
12:15-12:45 redsticky
12:45-1:15 hickory
1:15-1:45 boomerang
1:45-2:30 mo corleone
2:30-3:15 seventh swami
3:15-4 actual rafiq

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Nexus Hay Maze Party has MOVED!

HEAD’S UP!…

The Maze Party has undergone some major changes in the last few days. There is a small faction of the local community who has taken it upon themselves to worry and fret about every conceivable aspect of the event and managed to generate serious concern from every imaginable corner of the authoritative infrastructure.  Much of the trouble has been initiated as a result of long standing family feud that has absolutely nothing to do with us, we just happen to have got stuck in the middle. We have jumped through hoops of all sizes and color this week and each morning a new pile of hoops has presented themselves.  We do not feel that we should subject our friends and family to the drama that is going on around that property this year.  It’s a long and complicated story that we really don’t need to get ourselves involved with.  Rubber bullets and handcuffs.

HOWEVER, IN TYPICAL NEXUS FASION WE HAVE DECIDED THAT THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!!

We have made some calls and found ourselves approximately 1200 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains entirely at our disposal and we are going to do it.  We will be setting up as much of the infrastructure of our Burning Man camp as possible on such short notice and everything we had planned for the original maze party on the property.  We’re keeping the lineup, extending the hours, adding DJ slots and making it into a campout.  The only catch is that we can’t announce the exact location on this thread because the spies might be watching.  So the MAZE is still happening, the focus of the maze has just changed.  Instead of wandering through the confines of 8-14 ft. high hay bail walls, now the maze becomes how to find the party.  Good Luck, get on the phone, get on the internet, send a twitter, release a pigeon, figure it out.  I love you, I know you can do it!

If we went through with the old plan we would be at the mercy of entirely too many authoritative powers who would more than likely put a huge damper on our fun.  This way, we can do what we want and all get together and have one of the most memorable weekends of the year.  Have no fear my fellow friends.  Nexus will prevail!

Please note that this event is for ages 18 and up.  If you would like to request a refund because you are underage, or for any of the reasons stated above, please contact Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 before ticket sales end at 9am on Nov. 7th.

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Friday, November 6th, 2009 Uncategorized 1 Comment

Nexus Presents: The 4th Annual Maze Party

Look for me and the Ambient Mafia in the maze for a surprise treat! Also i will be droppin’ an extra-special live set from 3-4am!

Come get lost within the confines of a 2 acre hay bale labyrinth!

Saturday Nov. 7th 2009

Room 1:

The Martin Brothers (Justin & Christian) – Dirty Bird – SF (dirtybirdrecords.com)
Otto Von Schirach – Schematic – Miami (myspace.com/ottovonschirach)
R/D – The Designed Disorder – LA (myspace.com/designeddisorder)
Jphlip – Dirty Bird – SF (myspace.com/jphlipmusics)
Monacle – Hidden Shoal – LA (myspace.com/monoclemusic)
Mozaic – Nexus – SF (myspace.com/mozaicmusic)
Antacid – Jackalope Records – SF (soundcloud.com/unsaturated)

Room 2:

Mad Professor – Ariwa Records – UK (myspace.com/madprofessordub)
Matty G – Argon, Dub Police – SC (myspace.com/mattygbeatz)
EPROM – Surefire, Black Acre – SF (myspace.com/eprommusic)
Ana Sia – Surefire, 3WS – SF (myspace.com/anasiamusic)
Virtual Boy – 1320 Records – LA (myspace.com/wearevirtualboy)
Ghosts on Tape – Wireblock – SF (myspace.com/ghostsontapesf)
Lotus Drops – Street Ritual – SF (myspace.com/lotusdrops)

Main Rooms Visuals by:

:[dgraph]:
VJ-K4
Spongemonkey
Jean Shuman
DAX!

Room 3:

Downtempo Room Hosted by: The Ambient Mafia
Redstickman with MC Leisurelee (FnF/Kitten Krew)
Actual Rafiq (Famous Kids)
Cubik y Origami – live (Dinner Party Records)
Hickory (WaNP)
MC Boomerang Fidget (HATFYR)
Mo Corleone (Want It)
Mino (Word of Mouth)
Seventh Swami (Muti Music)
The Captain (Chill Syndicate)

Visuals by: Viberation and ocul8r

Also Featuring:

  • Multiple interactive art installations throughout the maze
  • ALL FUNKTION ONE SOUND!
  • Breakfast served at 6 am with special morning set by Lil John of Raindance
  • Experimental Sound Chamber “Avant Garde Electronic Music Petting Zoo” brought to you by UCSD Electronic Music Dept.

Tickets & Location:

$25-$35 Presale
$40 Door

Presale tickets available @ brownpapertickets.com/event/84767

PLEASE CARPOOL!
Parking is FREE for cars with 3 or more people. Cars with less than 3 people will be charged $10 for parking.

The Castle Maze
185 Verde Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA

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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Stilldream Pics…

… are UP! You can view the whole album here: (link) and i’ve posted a few of my favorites below.

I have to declare… that may have been my favorite Stilldream ever. Minor hiccups in the overall plan… An ASTONISHING mix of close friends from almost every corner of my life, including new ones who i am thrilled to know! Incredible laughter and moments of awe over the talent and ingenuity that people contributed to make that event such a whopping success.

Gush Gush… Kiss Kiss…

So before ending this post, i want to extend a special thanks to Paul and the rest of Stilldream crew who busted they ass to make this party happen. And to my village peeps who never fail to wake me up with my own laughter. And of course to Emily, the most supportive and understanding she-pimp on earth.

Until next time… ~S

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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Goa Gil Memorial Meltdown

For those who asked… this is pretty much how my weekend went.

Can’t really improve on perfection… =)

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Uncategorized 1 Comment

STILLGREEN – Saturday April 18th, 2009 – Bay Area

Stilldream and Love All Stars present

[[[STILLGREEN]]]
The Stilldream 9 Year Bay Area Warm Up Event!

Saturday April 18th, 2009
Bay Area, CA

Area1:

Forest Green (Cute Things with Fangs / forestgreen.org)
Mancub (Spacecowboys)
Serch (Freshout / theserch.com) – Chicago, IL
Michael Liu & Sausee (Illumination / Galaxy Unkown)
Carlos Alfonzo & Knifey Paul (Vibrance Recordings / Nocturnalism)
Nick Nyquil & G.A.M.M.A. (Stilldream / Movement Now)
Adam Ant & Miz Fiz (Love All Stars / Nocturnalism)
B33son (B33)

Area2:
SeventhSwami (stilldream / Muti / Ambient Mafia)
Ripple (FullMelt)
Phokus (Ritual Sounds / Movement Now)
The Doctor (Norcalnights / Primitive Science)
Atom O.N.E. (National Entity)
Rye Bread (Nocturnalism)

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2 Rooms Fully Permitted
18+ to enter
21+ to drink

$10 b4 11
$15 after

8pm-2am  (afterparty tba)

More info:
415.373.0181
916.676.7411

stilldream.org
myspace.com/stilldream

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What is Stilldream?
Stilldream is something different for everyone. Ask anyone who’s been and they’ll have a hard time coming up with the words to describe what it means to them. For some its the vibe, for some its the music, for some its the people. All we can tell you is, “Its not a party, its an experience. You have to go to understand.” All are accepted with no preconceptions about who you are, because in the end we’re all part of the same family!

Stillgreen?
Staying green has never been more important then it is today!. We have the power, why not use it? As Stilldream works on becoming greener every year, how bout you? Are you green? There’s always room for improvement, nobody is perfect but the idea is to do a little bit better everyday. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! These are 3 things that can help everyone make this a better world for us all to live in and enjoy! Set goals for yourself, see what kind of difference you can make.

What is the Warm up about?
Since many Stilldreamers live in different areas of California, the west coast and the US. The Warm up Events are a way that we can see each other, catch up with old friends, make some new ones and start the planning, preperations and get those creative juices flowing, we can hit the ground running for the main gathering.

So this is it!
Come join us as we reunite the Stilldream Tribe and get warmed up for this years 9 Year Anniversary. All proceeds go directly into the main gathering coming June 19-21st.

Stilldream 9 Year Anniversary
Early Bird Memberships Available
@ www.groovetickets.com

Keep Dreaming, Living and Loving!

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Tomorrow Night at Silk!

Looks like we got the crew together again to shatter your braindrums! I’ve been putting together a thumpin new set for this all week too. I’m on from 9:30 to 10:30 with Tha Fruitbat, Phokus, Resynthesize, Psylence, and Dirt! You don’t want to miss this rare performance by bay area whompstars and hometown heroes combined!

1011 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815
$5 before 10:30, $10 after…
Live art and visuals by Goren the Robot, Wes Rodriguez and Mr. Fuel

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Friday, March 13th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Flaming Lotus Girls Fundraiser TONIGHT!

Hey All,

If you haven’t heard already, the Ambient Mafia is teaming up with Evil Breaks to help throw a fundraiser for the Flaming Lotus Girls. They’re totally destitute because of their last Burning Man project, Mutopia.

This is TONIGHT (Friday). The party is at an awesome spot in the East Bay. If you get there early, we’re only asking for a donation. By the way, we predict the party will be at capacity by MIDNIGHT. So yeah, get a presale or get there early!

Actual Rafiq and Redstickman will be starting out the night in the gallery room at 7pm.

The Ambient Mafia will be bringing the chill in the outdoor lounge starting at 9pm.

Yours truly will be on from 12:30-1:30 with some crunchy dubsteppy hip-hoppy haw-flakes

Come by early, save some $$ at the door, and enjoy the art. The event WILL sell out, so either get your presales or come early!

Hope you can make it – we’d love to see you!

http://www.flaminglotus.com/party.html

Flaming Lotus Girls and Evil Breaks Presents:

In The Red!

Gallery Show and late night fundraiser.

Friday December 5th 2009, East Bay Location
7pm Gallery Show and Cocktail Party
10pm-6am Party!

$15 door, $10 presales and before 11.pm
Info line for address: 415.963.3555. Presales Tickets here

Line Up:

Fine Cut Bodies- Budapest
(Chi Recordings/Record Records/Moving Target/FineCutBodies.com)

Aaron Jae (Evil Breaks, Space Cowboys) Vs BAM (Evil Breaks) vs MOD (Evil Breaks)
Mozaic (Raindance/Nexus)
Syd Gris (Opel, Opulent Temple)
JD (False Profit)
Robb Green (Shameless)

Ernie Trevino (Space Cowboys)
U9lift (Ben Maybe/House of Lotus/Additech)
Cumulus (Word-of-Mouth/SF)
Lotus Drops (Street Ritual)
Siren (Space Island/SF)

Chillout door area courtesy of Ambient Mafia
MC Boomerang Fidget (Live/Hatfyr)
SeventhSwami (Escape Artists/Want It/Stilldream)
Redstick Man (FNF)
Peek (Below Zero)
Shane (FNF)
Harken vs Hallucid (The lag/Butterzone)
Drop (Butterzone)

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Friday, December 5th, 2008 Uncategorized No Comments

Freakers Ball, Tomorrow!

Ooooh Lordie…

http://www.raindancepresents.com/FB08/index.html

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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Uncategorized No Comments
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