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Orchard Lounge
Down-tempo / House / Funk

"www.orchardlounge.com"

Chicago/Madison,
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2008
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   Orchard Lounge: General Info
Member Since10/25/2005
Band Websiteorchardlounge.com
Band MembersBen Silver, Spencer Lokken, and the Queen B, Bethany Lokken
InfluencesHerbie Hancock, Ilya Santana, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Kruder and Dorfmeister, Da Damn Phreak Noiz Phunk, Dubious, Dzihan & Kamien, Miles Davis, Herbie Mann, Grant Green, Thelonius Monk, Carl Finlow, Prins Thomas, Atmosphere, Nas, Dead Can Dance, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, ATCQ, DJ T, Random Factor, Air, Bonobo, Tosca, Vincent Casanova, Kevin Yost, Coltrane, Derrick Carter, Silver City, Partial Arts, 16 Bit Lolitas, Black Moon, Diz, DJ Heather, James Zabiela, Peter Hecher & Shawn Ward, The Band, Sigur Ros, Big Bud, Peace Orchestra, Radiohead, The Disco Biscuits, Martin Buttrich, Phish, Raiders of the Lost Arp, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Booka Shade, Protassov, Dauler, Future Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Dr. Dre, Beastie Boys, Luke Vibert, CPEN, Jori Hulkkonen, Paul Hardcastle, Mozart, Dvorak, Handel, Beethoven, Mann Parrish, Philip Glass, Newcleus, Cybotron, MF Doom, Metro Area, Mathias Tanzmann, Gorillaz, Jeff Bennett, Steve Bug, John and Jesper Dahlback, New Order, Depeche Mode, David Byrne, the Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Melvin Sparks, Star You Star Me, Nadja Salerno-Sonenberg, Nigel Kennedy, DJ Cam, Spirit Catcher, J-Live, DiskJokke, Lindstrom, String Theory, The Roots, Dilla, Pete Rock, AIM...and, more than anything, each other.
Sounds Likebzzzzzwahhhhboomptichichiboomptiwahh
Record Labelbooking: lee@amonly.com
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 2 2008 8:00P
Mamby @ Moonshine Chicago, Illinois
Jul 11 2008 9:30P
Livetronica on the Landing St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 12 2008 9:00P
Sol Lounge St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 16 2008 9:00P
8X10 Club w/The Egg Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Camp Bisco Mariaville, New York
Aug 22 2008 10:00P
Projekt Music Festival Gore, Virginia

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OL crew at Camp Bisco 2006 in NY (MP3's and VIDEOS!)  (view more)

Winter Music Conference in MIAMI beotch!!!! byqueenb  (view more)

Silver's Boogaloo mp3blog site  (view more)

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   About Orchard Lounge
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Orchard Lounge is a collective of DJs that formed in Chicago around 2000. The trio of Ben Silver, Spencer Lokken, and Bethany Lokken, focus on performing for the more discerning of dance floors, and are commonly known to appeal to open-minded and diverse audiences. They've never let their passion for the beat confine them to a single genre, as their sets may include anything from laid back downtempo/IDM to hypnotic tech house and b-boy era electro. Don't be surprised if you hear an entire night of music dedicated to the sounds that have heavily influenced them as DJs either: they all share an affinity for classic hip hop, rock, funk, and soul, as well. This is the reasoning behind "OL: From the Dance Floor to the Couch". It's the appropriate defining phrase for the group because of their innate programming and record selection skills, as well as their talents in creating an experience for most any state of mind or environment. Some may label this as being versatile, however the three simply consider themselves serious music lovers with similar, albeit eclectic, interests. At the very core, they're highly enthusiastic individuals full of praise for the producers whose names appear on their records. To that end, they've always fully understood their role as middle(wo)man, and if they are to accept the coveted role of tastemaker, they want it to soley benefit the artists whom they all admire.

Orchard Lounge currently holds down a number of Chicago residencies at spots like Lava Lounge, Funky Buddha Lounge, and Moonshine. They've also been making their mark in Milwaukee with a highly popular new monthly residency at Room 434 called Altruistic. They are consistently looking for new opportunities to play records for those who appreciate music that may be a bit off the beaten path, and are always open to new ideas that will break down barriers of dance music. Recently, the three have been playing alongside like-minded bands such as the hugely talented, Future Rock, where OL will segue into the band's live instrumentation, and vice-versa. This creates a unique experience for concertgoers, and maintains a general flow throughout the evening, essentially abolishing the idea of a typical show's "set break". These types of events set Orchard Lounge apart from other DJs and collectives, and allow for a wider range of bookings in both nightclubs and live music venues. Never ones to sing high praise of club culture, the trio couldn't be happier with the opportunities that have arisen because of this uncommon trait.

It looks as if 2008 is going to be a momentous year for Orchard Lounge. They've never been more hungry to spread their brand of DJing to the world, and they're all eager to explore untouched new territory. They're scheduled to make frequent trips out of state, have recently delved into the world of production, founded a side project called Style Matters (that caters to people throwing higher end events), have been invited to be a part of massive music festivals, and are involved in a plethora of big name shows around the country. Please check back often, as the events schedule and fliers are constantly being updated.

See you on the dance floor. Or the couch.


SEND BOOKING INQUIRIES TO: LEE@AMONLY.COM

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For more videos and much more music, please check out Ben's popular audio blog at: SILVERS BOOGALOO.
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   Orchard Lounge's Friend Space (Top 28)
Orchard Lounge has 1911 friends.
 Camp Bisco 


 The Disco Biscuits 


 Future Rock 


 2020Soundsystem 


 diskJokke 


 lawrence 


 Lee Foss 


 Aeroplane 


 lindstrom / feedelity 


 Jamie Jones 


 CHAIM 


 Manuel Tur 


 PIGON 


 ilya Santana 


 Metro Area 


 Jona 


 Clay (Chet Jagwire) Dempsey 


 Tony 


 MARCO 


 Nate Manic 


 duke™ 


 maxabstrax 


 Diskokitty 


 the bza 


 Beth 


 Harrison 


 Diana 


 queenb 





Orchard Lounge's Friends Comments
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Tony





Jul 8 2008 10:08 AM

Yeah boyeeeeeeeee!

Looks like I'll be seeing you bitches at Camp after all.

I'm shooting up Saturday right after my tour.
Nasty Rumor





Jul 6 2008 6:55 PM

See you Friday. We can't wait.
AortaFrequency





Jul 3 2008 4:58 PM


hahah seE you backstage;D

Love,
~Noah
Lee Foss





Jun 24 2008 7:06 PM

Photobucket
Jesse


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Jun 22 2008 4:46 PM

Sorry for my tardiness on the email... been at the BEACH! holla at you soon queen b... glad you dig my trey pic!
Dr. Spaceman





Jun 22 2008 12:08 PM

After last year's AMAZING performance at Camp Bisco...hope you have something just as spectacular planned!!!
Looking forward to it!!!
Nasty Rumor





Jun 20 2008 6:10 PM

Livetronica on the Landing
LivetronicaOnTheLanding. com


Three floors of organic electronic music by DJs and bands from St.Louis, Chicago and San Francisco.
Jesse


Is Online


Jun 20 2008 2:30 PM

FUTURE ROCK FREAKIN' KILLED IT AT STARSCAPE, HERE IS LIVING PROOF, shot from the stage, you can hear Clay, Johnny, Aaron and I loosing our shit and screaming like demon spawn. Good freakin' times.

Andy





Jun 15 2008 8:14 AM

Minneapolis....414 Soundbar...please make it happen!!! Thanks for making the Beat Kitchen experience everything I wanted and more...peace!
Tango





Jun 15 2008 8:11 AM

Minneapolis wants you!
Nasty Rumor





Jun 14 2008 6:04 PM

Great set last night. It was good to meet you. Can't wait for July 11th in St. Louis.
Tango





Jun 14 2008 11:24 AM

I absolutely loved the deep space cruise you took me on last night at the Beat Kitchen! Is there any way I can get that recording from any where?? Futuristic electro funk train: Orchard Lounge.
Beautiful
Travis W





Jun 13 2008 11:12 AM

Keep up the good work OL, luv your style!
Bombay Mama





Jun 13 2008 10:50 AM

See you tonight!!!
MR.GRIN





Jun 12 2008 3:09 PM

yo guys, sick set on monday at norva..it was so bangin!! is there any way u could hook me up with a recording? i would do whatever for it
Jesse


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Jun 12 2008 12:13 PM

Send me a message with an Email address and I will send you guys the poster art... thank you so much for coming, we really love you guys and want to have you back ASAP! Much love...
☮Angel Undercover ♥





Jun 11 2008 8:46 AM

sick show at the webster!!!!!!!!!! love u!
Analark Bog





Jun 10 2008 3:28 PM

you three have unbelievable spinning, calculating, thunderous-organization qualities. your music is unrelenting awesome.
4Sell


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Jun 10 2008 9:14 AM

Came up from Asheville, NC to Starscape and you guys were Krushin it. Really liked the colaboration between Future Rock right before the storm. Can't wait till camp.
Martin





Jun 8 2008 5:49 PM

My girl and i caught u at starscape in between sets and needless to say we were intrigued :) You'll be seeing me around more

-Martin
Mary Jane





Jun 8 2008 12:28 PM

hey it was great to chill with u for a good minuete @ hartford, ct. hopefully yall arnt strung out haha see u at camp bisco, great job yesterday @ starscape, yu guys were on MAD!
muchlove-
Zebo (URB Next 100)





Jun 5 2008 2:39 PM

so.proud.
Mary Jane





Jun 4 2008 8:24 AM

yo guys n girrrrrrl cant wait to see u bust out some dark nasty shit @ hartford and starscape!
Jon





Jun 3 2008 9:16 AM

awesome new profile pic!! cant wait to get rad to your beats in ct and b-more
Boboroshi & Kynz





Jun 2 2008 12:58 PM

Love what you guys are doing!

Our new album, Unbearable Bliss, is available via:
iTunes
, (US, Aus/NZ, UK/EU, Japan and Canada), as well as Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, GroupieTunes,
Amazon MP3
and Lala.
FCGB





Jun 2 2008 5:58 AM

yO-
hope the tours going good.

hahahSEE YOU THIS SUMMER
Bozzo


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May 30 2008 1:47 PM

AM Only!!!

That's fucking sick! Congrats, you guys.
Jesse


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May 30 2008 12:19 PM

Photobucket
Starscape 2009 - date announcement soon!