Ben Silver, Spencer Lokken, and the Queen B, Bethany Lokken
Influences
Herbie 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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
OL is 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. That said, it looks as if 2009 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.
Hey Guys....Kill it in CO!! Hopefully we see eachother on the road in the near future.In the meantime Check out some new demos ive been messin around with....
SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR CAMP BISCO VIII 3-DAY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MARIAVILLE, NEW YORK JULY 16-18 2009
Asher Roth, Kid Cudi, Bonobo Live, Tractorbeam vs. The Perfume, Brothers Past, Pnuma Trio, Dr. Fameus vs. DJ Drizno, BLVD and Two Fresh added to performers that include The Disco Biscuits – All 3 Nights, Nas & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley, STS9, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, DFA Disco Tent, Chromeo, Dr. Dog, K'Naan and More!
hey, thanks for the add! Saw you at the warehouse in Hartford and you were dirty! was a shame that Bethany wasn't playin too though, and they shut you down way to early. but just awesome music!
Can't Wait for ORCHARD LOUNGE@ CAMP BISCO this Year!!!
CAMP BISCO VIII 3-DAY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MARIAVILLE, NEW YORK JULY 16-18 2009 Performers Include The Disco Biscuits – All 3 Nights, Nas & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley, STS9, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, The Orb, DFA Disco Tent, Chromeo, Shpongle, Dr. Dog, K'Naan, and Many More!
Early bird tickets are gone, tickets on sale now for $145
The Disco Biscuits have confirmed the 1st round of performers slated for Camp Bisco VIII, the eighth annual three-day music and arts festival in Mariaville, New York this July 16-18, 2009. The 45+ performer lineup at the multi-stage camping festival includes: The Disco Biscuits - All 3 Nights; Nas & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley; STS9 (2 nights); DFA Disco Tent; Twisted Records All Star Tent; Chromeo; Dr. Dog; K'Naan; The Orb; Shpongle x 2(Simon Posford vs Raja Ram); Younger Brother; Special Disco Version James Murphy & Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem; Flying Lotus; Pretty Lights; EOTO; Holy Ghost; Orchard Lounge; John Brown's Body; Telepath; Boombox; Martyn, BioDiesel with KJ Sawka; AC Slater; Phantogram; MO2; DJ Haitian; Fort Knox Five; Kill the Noise; Prometheus; Ott; Starkey; Bluetech; Indobox; Roots of Creation; Joe Nice; Tuphace; Otherwise; and Dirty Paris. More artists and festival details will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Last year we brought Snoop Dogg, and it was epic! This year we continue to bring in legends of American music: Nas is one of the only rappers from back in the day that is still putting out legit and relevant chart topping music, and we can't wait to see what he and Junior Gong have in store!" - Marc Brownstein
Camp Bisco VIII will once again be held at the picturesque Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, New York. The venue will be set-up with two performance stages and a third late night dance tent. The Indian Lookout Country Club is located approximately 20 minut
Cant f'n wait to see you guys at summer solstice/ the projekt. is Queen be gonna be mixin it up down and dirty like i friken love it!? she was amazing last year!
Online Now!
