Megan Sutherland's Los Angeles Event Picks June 18th 2014
20 YEARS OF WIGGLE…
DJ legends,Terry Francis, Nathan Coles & Evil Eddie Richards started a movement (and record label) in London that would carry on for over a decade and this weekend we will make moves to celebrate this musical victory!
Wiggle has long held a special place in the hearts of the underground community while ascending the height's to it's present incarnation, being responsible along the way for the birth of a unique sound. Held initially on a monthly basis at a variety of often secret locations and promoted strictly through word of mouth, the club has grown and developed through it's policy of promoting the original etho's of the acid house movement; it's sound system booms, the decor is wild, it's atmosphere unpretentious, where absolutely everybody is having a great time and with it's own unique sound of deep house and techno. Wiggle is a night like no other and has consistantly been ahead of it's time.
Saturday be prepared to experience this for yourself at Los Globos with a star studded lineup; TERRY FRANCIS, DOC MARTIN, MODERNLUV, G DUBBS & MIGGZ.
Get some.
#20YEARSOFWIGGLE
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18
PLASTIC LOVE/LOVE THANG
THE SHORT STOP. ECHO PARK
In the 4 years I have been living back in L.A I have seen the local Echo Park watering hole, The Short Stop go from pretty sketch to one of the hippest joints on the Eastside. The infamous Dirty Dave throws the weekly affair with nothin but love and stellar records. Tonight LOVE THANG features dream duo Jimmy Maheras and Bas, AKA PLASTIC LOVE! See ya’ll under the disco ball. I’m out!!
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18
WHITNEY FIERCE/ACTUAL DISCO
HONEYCUT. DTLA
Keep that fire burning on hump day with an ACTUAL DISCO soundtrack provided by WHITNEY FIERCE and LADY MONIX. The real life disco shenanigans go down tonight at that rad new venue Honeycut. Boasting a dope ass sound system and um, just a LIGHT UP DANCE FLOOR! (omg) .
“What are wednesday nights good for? DISCO. you should know this by now. WE'RE GETTING STRONGER FOR LONGER.
DISCO FACT: did you know that KC of KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND's full name is Harry Wayne Casey? NOW YOU KNOW.”
FRIDAY-SUNDAY JUNE 20-22
LOVEFINGERS
THE ACE. PALM SPRINGS
For the chic & adventurous party goer looking to hit the road this weekend, what’s better than a poolside rager in Palm Springs with these kids playing;
L O V E F I N G E R S -- esp institute
J E N I L U V -- making shapes
H E I D I -- locossolus
M O D E R N A -- ghostly international
J O S H Mc C L I N T O C K -- wax records
J O S H U A J A M E S -- mfd
D I R T Y D A V E sunday night in the Amigo room
A solid crew of Los Angeles DJ's bound for the desert!!
Join us / make your room reservations!
FRIDAY JUNE 20
DJ SPUN & MORE
GENERAL LEE’S. CHINA TOWN
Mob out to China Town to avoid the chumps and hear some top notch tunes.
FREE Dance Party this Friday at General Lee's. With Special guest Dj Spun & Paul T alongside residents Måns & Øsamu.
DJ SPUN
If busy means happy, then DJ Spun should be delirious. A key player in various U.S. music scenes since the early 80’s, he got his start playing in San Francisco bands and has shared the stage with such punk luminaries as the Dead Kennedy’s, Black Flag and Social Distortion.
In 1987, he got his first DJ gig, an opening slot for Kurtis Blow in San Jose. From there he went on to his now legendary club nights. He held residencies at such seminal West Coast parties as A Rave Called Sharon, Funky Techno Tribe and The Gathering. Manning the decks in countless guest spots Spun has racked up the frequent flyer miles playing at many world-renowned parties and clubs.
FRIDAY JUNE 20
KEVIN SAUNDERSON & MORE/RISKY VISIONS
THE ECHOPLEX. ECHO PARK
Friday night another installment of RISKY VISIONS goes down at the iconic Sunset blvd venue the ECHOPLEX. Magnetic checked in with the party mistress and lady behind the scenes (or creating the “scene”if you will) Courtney Fruitfly Nichols and she had this to say;
"Risky Vision takes no prisoners on June 20th as Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson plays alongside Chicago's masterful The Black Madonna. Also featuring L.A.'s own Sleazemore from the Lights Down Low underground collective, the night will surely be history making. Let's lose ourselves in nonstop, frantic dancing."
STARRING:
Kevin Saunderson (Origins of Techno)
The Black Madonna
Dj Sleazemore (Lights Down Low)
This is...a pretty rare combo.
COSTARRING: Channel One x Ford Prefect x Cream DJs
Come hide.
KEVIN SAUNDERSON
Respected and acknowledged around the World as one of the three Detroit Techno innovators, Kevin Saunderson is a legend in his own right, who has helped to reshape the future of Dance music.
THE BLACK MADONNA
Androgynous Mind, Avenger of Comiskey Park, Patron Saint of Abandonned Daughters, Smart Bar Resident. Purveyor of astonishing, not to be missed sets.
SLEAZEMORE
Lights Down Low chief and vibe master.
One of a kind visual performance and set up by 10prnt.
Presented by The Echo, Downtown Lobby, FruitFlyLife & Cream
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With love from Music is 4 Lovers
SATURDAY JUNE 21
TERRY FRANCIS & MORE/WIGGLE
LOS GLOBOS. SILVERLAKE
Heavy London Vibes…
OXYGEN L.A. RETURNS SUMMER 2014 WITH A HOT ONE!
20 YEARS OF WIGGLE with TERRY FRANCIS, LONDON UK
The last time Terry graced Los Angeles with his presence it was insane. This time around he will be joined by L.A's ambassador of house, Doc Martin (Sublevel, Sublevel-Live)! The last time these two played together in L.A was back in the 90s. Needless to say they are long over due!
This all night dance affair will also feature some of L.A's leading dj's. From the infamous JACK party & creator of Making Shapes, Jeniluv joins us with her new project MODERNLUV with dj/producer Moderna of Ghostly International. www.soundcloud.com/modernluv
Joined by the resident and co-creator of O2, G-Dubbs. Known for his long standing underground party—Sacred Grounds, G-Dubbs has been a staple in the L.A underground scene since the early 90s and has since been turning the heads of taste-makers with his unique style & sound.
Also joining them is the man responsible for bringing the Wiggle Crew to L.A numerous times in the past while working with the famed Absurd Parties. Now, setting sail behind the decks he has developed into a seasoned dj. From Animal Factory we introduce to you, Miggz.
TERRY FRANCIS
Since winning Muzik magazines "Best New DJ" award in 1997, Terry Francis has had what can only be described as a meteoric rise to fame.
A seamless mix of deep dubby house, celestial breaks and ethereal vocals - Some called it "tech house", whilst Terry himself jokingly described to it as "house no".
Ultimately though, any labeling of Terry's style is fairly pointless because what he does is what all the very best DJ's do. He blurs the lines between the past and the present to create the future and always plays from the heart.
As always this is a 21 and over members only affair.
LET THE MADNESS AND THE MUSIC GET TO YOU.
