"One of the best things to happen to L.A. music since The Troubadour opened in 1957"
-- RE:UP Magazine
LOW END THEORY goes down every Wednesday
@ The Airliner, 2419 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031 Google Maps | Yahoo Maps | MapQuest
Two rooms of TurboSound plus downstairs movie lounge
$10 guests, $5 members | 18+ | 10PM-2AM | Full Bar
RESIDENTS
DADDY KEV
[Alpha Pup]
Batting first on the Low End Theory lineup is legendary producer and label boss Daddy Kev. As a producer and engineer, he's spent the last decade crafting classics for the likes of AWOL One, Busdriver, The Grouch, Mix Master Mike, Abstract Tribe Unique, D-Styles, Freestyle Fellowship, The Shape Shifters and many more. His DJ sets are a high-tech affair with Kev primarily engaged in live remixes, slicing experimental beats and hip-hop classics to shreds. http://www.myspace.com/daddykev
NOBODY
[Ubiquity]
From his adventures on the road with Mars Volta and Prefuse 73, to his production and remixes for Postal Service, Mystic Chords of Memory and Busdriver, coupled with his own solo work on labels such as Rough Trade and Plug Research, Nobody is a living tour de force of creative genius. http://www.myspace.com/nobodyelvin
THE GASLAMP KILLER
[Low End Theory]
Over the course of the last few years, Gaslamp Killer has established a solid rep for devastating beats and intricate cuts. This nomadic West Coaster has steadily smashed the scene from San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco, earning the respect of heavyweight players in the process. Bear witness to one of his epic sets and see what the buzz is all about.
dhttp://www.myspace.com/thegaslampkiller
D-STYLES
[Funkshitup]
His virtuoso skills on the turntables have been compared to that of Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. As a former member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Beat Junkies, he toured the globe, helping transform turntablism into a global phenomenon. Now, the legendary D-Styles is back on the frontlines of underground culture, shredding your soul every week at Low End Theory. http://www.myspace.com/djdstyles
NOCANDO
[Alpha Pup]
He's no longer a secret. After winning the 2007 Scribble Jam MC Battle Championship, Nocando has been catapulted to new levels international fame. He spent many Thursday nights honing his skills at Project Blowed, and has broken the dreams and hopes of countless would-be-MCs. http://www.myspace.com/nocando
FEATURED GUESTS: THIS WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST 2009
On Wednesday, July 1st we are back with another stellar night at Low End Theory. First off it's the official release party for GLK's Hit+Run mix CD. Helping us celebrate is MPC overlord Exile in the headline slot, with opening sets by Mono/Poly and Egadz. Plus a newly added performance by Dr. Strangeloop, who is celebrating the release of his new EP on Brainfeeder. All residents on deck as well. If you haven't heard already, the new sound system upstairs is ultra. Please join us for another unforgettable night:
EXILE
[Plug Research]
Science is defined as knowledge, especially that gained through experience, and DJ Exile is its professor. A decade of experience with underground heroes Emanon, plus various production credits ranging from Mobb Deep to Jurassic 5, has paved the road for Exile's hip-hop dissertation. His newest opus is Radio, a concept album based on sampling the L.A. airwaves, and has already been met with rave reviews. A certified Low End veteran, he drops in for a solo set tonight. http://www.myspace.com/alexile
DR. STRANGELOOP
[Brainfeeder]
Known foremost for his amazing video projections at various events, Dr. Strangeloop is also a gifted producer. His Are We Lost Mammals of an Approaching Transcendental Epoch? EP just dropped on Flying Lotus' essential Brainfeeder imprint. He celebrates the release tonight. http://www.myspace.com/strangelooptv
MONO/POLY
[Tastefullicks]
This dude is pure heat! Mono/Poly has been shaking up the California beat scene, entering numerous producer showcases. His post-Dilla, electronic/hip-hop fusion is already getting major love on the BBC. He smashed at the Beat Invitational. Now experience his live set. http://www.myspace.com/monopolytracks
EGADZ
[Kid Without Radio]
Egadz is a California native who got his musical start as a battle DJ in San Diego during the mid-90s. Egadz released Monotony, his first solo album, in 2002. Since then he moved to San Francisco, released two more albums, and formed his own label, Kid Without Radio. http://www.myspace.com/djegadz
UPCOMING SHOWS
7/8: ANDY VOTEL + MASSA + DAK
7/15: NOSAJ THING REVISITED ($5 all night)
7/22: DAEDELUS + FREE THE ROBOTS
7/29: DAM-FUNK + RAS G + THAVIUS BECK
8/5: FREE MORAL AGENTS + ZACKEY FORCE FUNK
8/12: LEXICON + ESKMO + MORE TBA
The illest resident DJ lineup to hit L.A. in years, rocking one of the most ridiculous sound systems in the city. Over 10,000 watts of amplification flowing through twelve 18-inch subharmonic drivers that will take your breath away. Come hear the music as it was meant to be heard...
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