[Noisebridge-discuss] LoveTech at the CA Academy of Science and YBCA August 5th, 14th & 26th!!!

Wed Aug 4 22:41:13 UTC 2010

This looks wonderful, and I'm really, truly thrilled that LoveTech and 
the others are getting some wonderful recognition and attention.

But as I read this I had a chill creep up my spine:

Is DIY becoming "Trendy"?

On 08/04/2010 03:30 PM, Rich Trapani wrote:
> Hi there Noisebridgideers!
>
> LoveTech is making some exciting appearances this month - and opportunities may
> be available to showcase you project at the CA Academy of Science on August
> 26th!
>
> Not only did we have an absolute blast last month, giving Preshish Moments a
> heartfelt sendoff, supported by MGFest and a terrific onslaught of the most
> stunning back to back performances that LoveTech has seen yet... not to mention
> Moldover's delightful light-triggering MIDI box tribute!...and be sure to peep
> this Preshish moment from the night: http://youtube.com/watch?v=96HFfZtV1hM and
> check our pics here as they're being uploaded:
> http://flickr.com/photos/celeste_lindahl2/sets/72157624650081624 ...
>
> We are now being featured in the spot light this month at some stunning new
> venues, and we couldn't be more thrilled! Instead of the regularly scheduled
> Last Saturday at Il Pirata (let's face it - we're all gonna be at Burning Man or
> packing), we are being featured at 3 very special events, focused on Invention
> and DIY Innovation, very much in line with the spirit of our brilliantly
> creative community.
>
> First Up!:
>
> THIS THURSDAY at NightLife at the CA Academy of Science for Inventor's Month!
>
> LoveTech @ the CA Academy of Science
> Thursday, August 5th
> 6pm-10pm
> 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, SF
>
>
> LoveTech: Live Electronic Music Performances in the Aquarium:
>
> 6pm: Preshish Moments
> Preshish Moments delivers deliciously bassy synths, seismic beats, and enlivened
> rhymes with an instrument he built from wood, crossfaders, and buttons from old
> submarines. He makes music, builds electronics, sews light suits, and writes
> computer programs for himself and other musicians. Performing a special ambient
> groove set for the CA Academy Aquarium!
> website: http://preshishmoments.com/
> video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96HFfZtV1hM
>
> 7pm: Colfax
> Colfax will swoon you into your subconscious with his musical mastery. This
> virtuosic sound sorcerer stirs analog electronics expressively alive. Unearthing
> styles and musical sentiments long forgotten, Colfax is interested in the soul
> embedded in the tape, the mystery in the circuitry, the ghost in the machine.
> website: http://rtfmrecords.com/artists/artist_colfax.html
> video: http://youtube.com/user/colfaxsound
>
> 8pm: Nonagon
> A calm and collected musical genius, effortlessly melding genres from ambient
> drum'n'bass to downtempo IDM, Nonagon will linger longingly in your
> subconscious, with gorgeous productions that surge and flow. His intricate
> melodic beatscapes are both stirring and alive, as he recreates them seamlessly
> with his glowing Monome.
> website: http://nonagon.net/
> video: http://vimeo.com/1591204 | http://vimeo.com/9502411
>
> 9pm: Moldover
> If technology and music are your life, brace yourself - Moldover is about to
> reformat your soul. Hailed by 700,000 YouTube viewers as "The Godfather of
> Controllerism", Moldover is a new breed of music icon. Combining the charisma of
> a rock star, the mad genius of a basement inventor, and the radical
> inclusiveness of the DIY internet generation, Moldover is "literally throwing
> away the rule book and reinventing the wheel" (Remix Magazine). Performing a
> chilling midtempo set for the CA Academy Aquarium!
> website: http://www.moldover.com/
> video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPmIEAmB6JE
>
>
>
> LoveTech presents LearnTech PlayShops in the African Hall:
>
> 6:30pm: Ben Lewry - Visionary Instruments and the Video Guitar
> website: http://visionaryinstruments.com/
>
> 7:00pm: Barry Threw - K-Bow, the world’s first wireless sensor bow for string
> instruments
> website: http://www.barrythrew.com/
>
> 7:30pm: Moldover's MOJO - Custom controller for tactile musical mastery
> website: http://www.moldover.com/
>
> 8:00pm: Mad Zach - Making Waves: A resourceful approach to creating the phattest
> waveforms you've never heard
> website: http://www.madzach.com/
>
> 8:30pm: Preshish Moments - LED lightsuit synced with a custom instrument built
> from wood&  submarine parts
> website: http://preshishmoments.com/
>
> 9:00pm: Craig Dorety - Perceptual Resonators - sound syncing color pyramids that
> amaze
> website: http://craigdorety.com/
>
> 9:30pm: Edison - Smashing beats on a handmade lunchbox, filled with Monome guts
> website: http://edisonsdemo.tumblr.com/
>
> Hosted by LoveTech's Rich DDT
>
>
> Website w/ full event details here:
> http://www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife/
>
> Facebook event here:
> http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138306706199117
>
> $12 ($10 for CA Academy members), 21+
>
>
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
> Then on Saturday, August 14th
>
> LoveTech @ DIYbca Big Idea Night!
> Saturday, August 14th
> 9pm-2am
> at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St, SF
>
> Featuring:
> Party Effects - Laser touting beat machine bashing trio of uber party demigods
> rapidly destroying dancefloors with a special blend of freestyle acid
> electrobass
> http://www.partyeffects.biz/
>
> Rich DDT - Neo-Galactic Whomp Warrior wielding his custom keytar to hurl wobbly
> ravestep, hyper dub&  dirty fidget house infused with techy tribal dance-hop
> http://soundcloud.com/richddt
>
> With:
> Moldover's MiniMasher - Three player instrument for endless hours of seamless
> music making merriment
> http://www.moldover.com/
>
> Tim Anderson's Zootrope - Make your own animated 3D creatures out of clay
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Phonograph-Turntable-Strobe-Zootrope/
>
> Justyn's Laser Feedback Lab - Lose yourself in this brilliantly colorful vortex
> of endlessly looping light-play
>
> Rich DDT's Digital Jam Lounge - A collaborative jamming space where anyone can
> jam together cohesively using new music technology
>
>
> Promo Video:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB4ApzHotag
>
> Website w/ full event details here:
> http://www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=11874
>
> Facebook event here:
> http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139302246092161
>
> FREE w/ RSVP at http://ybcafree.org/
>
>
>
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> Last Thursday at NightLife at the CA Academy of Science for Inventor's Month!
>
> LoveTech @ the CA Academy of Science
> Thursday, August 26th
> 6pm-10pm
> 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, SF
>
> LoveTech: Live Electronic Music Performances Upstairs and in the Aquarium
>
> With:
> Rich DDT's Digital Jam Lounge
> Interactive Art
>
> Full Lineup TBA!
> If you're interested in being featured, reply to this email.
>
>
>
> What a thrilling month for all of us! I know this will continue to lead to
> bigger and better things. Stay tuned for a couple fresh surprises in store, to
> be announced later this month.
>
>
> Thank You,
> Rich DDT
> http://LoveTechSF.com
> All Love All Technology All Live All the Time
>
>
>
>
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