Abrakadbra Presents: // LUIS FLORES @ DESEO // James Patrick // Artemus (February 2nd, 8:00 PM)

Minneapolis

Abrakadbra Presents: // LUIS FLORES @ DESEO // James Patrick // Artemus

» February 2nd, 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Location: Deseo Soundbar Lounge

» Bands:

Abrakadabra & Deseo proudly present, a special Thursday get together...

/// LUIS FLORES /// DROID/Mexico

Sound
In an era of countless techno sub-genres, classifying Luis Floress sound is a difficult feat, and that is precisely its purpose. His personality and experience are present in every track he produces, where the normally inorganic techno manages to elicit large amounts of
groove and sense of humor. Floress interaction with the machine becomes the listeners interaction with auditory landscapes of eeriness, altered states and paranoia. A minimal use of elements results in a rich spectrum of textures and a dark and trippy dance floor pull. Live shows, improvisational in nature, can last anywhere from 1- 4 hours, resulting in a hypnotic exploration of the possibilities of electronic production.

Bio In the more than eighteen years he has been producing electronic music, Flores has not only made a name for himself but has been at the forefront of a movement that made the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, a hot spot for electronic music production and events. Founded in 1999 and at the center of this movement was Nopal Beat Records, a label that created its unique brand of music, reflecting the quintessentially contradictory and dark spirit of Mexican nightlife. As Artistic Director of Nopal Beat, Luis worked with cultural authorities to produce a string of massive, free public events that could bring electronic music to a wider group of people. Besides providing a stage for local producers, he also worked with renowned international festivals, like MUTEK, to carry out their local editions, creating a meeting place for the most respected international artists and emerging local talent.
In 2006, he began experimenting with an audiovisual project called Kmbia Korrupters, focused on samples from Mexican movies of the fifties and sixties. Towards 2007, the need for a more depurated style led to the launch of Antena Discos by the Nopal Beat team, which gave Luis artistic license to take his music towards an increasingly abstract aesthetic.
In 2009 the release of the Damage EP on Droid Recordings, established Flores as an international artist with its immediate success. In 2010, Dietrich Schoenemanns Hidden Agenda released Pain + Prosthetics, an EP which among other things includes a collaboration with Canadian: Vitamins 4 U. Besides remixing tracks for Mark Morris and Octave, released on Silent Steps and Plus Eins accordingly, in 2011 Flores published the Love Your Machine EP under Dj Emersosns Berlin imprint: Micro.Fon. Further exploring the audiovisual aspect of his music, he created the video teaser for the single using J.G. Ballards Crash as reference and inspiration. In 2012, he returns to Droid Recordings for his next release which will be out early in the year.
Luis has represented Mxico at Maquinaria Festival in Santiago de Chile, the Meet in Beijing, FMEL in Chicago, Rock al Parque in Bogot, Borderline Festival in China, Brussels BEMF 2010 and Droids Interface as well as the underground circuits of London, Portugal, Berlin, the US and Mexico.

Also featuring:

James Patrick Timefog, Slam Factory

15 year DJ/ music producer, curator of the International Spark Festival, owner of Timefog Recordings, and Ableton Certified Trainer James Patrick is a sound artist who thrives on bringing together the creative energy and ideas of his community. Through collaboration and experimentation, he creates immersive environments that explore the evolving definitions of sound art. His record label and events are both heavily supported by some of the greatest names in electronic music, and his personal recordings continue to make waves in the international electronic music circuit. Through his professional involvement in both academic and popular electronic realms, James curated and developed the now internationally recognized University of Minnesotas Spark Festival. James is also the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the American Composers Forum MECA award.

Within education, James teaches and develops curricullum in the fields of sound design and technology music. Harnessing progressive concepts through the tools of new music and media, he cultivates the creative potential of tomorrows pioneers. James was also a pilot member of the Ableton Trainer Certification program. He participated in the first wave of trainer certifications and has been a critical force among the user base in the US. James currently teaches private lessons, clinics, and workshops on behalf of himself, The Institute of Production and Recording, and Ableton, inc.

JP has 10+ years of professional experience directing events, and playing music alongside likewise innovators in the genre: Morton Subotnik, Alvin Lucier, Pole, Speedy J, Richard Devine, Bruno Pronsato, Akufen, Someone Else, Miskate, Ezekiel Honig, Sutekh, Drumcell, Acid Circus, Sammy Dee, Jay Haze, Rich Hawtin, Magda, Ben Nevile, Randy Jones, Jeff Milligan, Jake Fairley, Mike Shannon, Deadbeat/Crackhaus, Barem, Butane, etc.

Artemus Communiqu, Slam Factory

No cover donations for the artists welcome and appreciated.