After months of producing techno-fueled events and featuring electronic dance music (EDM) artists from all over our state at the Creston neighborhood's Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub, the guys at Drift222 have a solid act they are bringing into the area.
This time, instead of focusing on solely on techno, Drift222's selection of Israel's Infected Mushroom – a psytrance act - is a solid if not a bold choice. There will be a world of sounds they rope and ride over the bass-thumping room (and a sea of excited hands raised high in the air.)
Infected Mushroom is in the middle of their Fungus Among Us tour supporting their release, Army of Mushrooms (2012). They have been enchanting audiences with their sub-genre creating style of music as they push the limits of EDM since debuting in 1996.
Adding to their credits, the duo is made up of Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani, named one of the world's "10 Best DJ's" by U.K.'s DJ Magazine. Both men have a solid background in classical music training, showcased via music structure as well as the instruments they employ in the creation of their sound.
Drift222 noticed there was an education gap in regards to EDM in this area of the state and has since stepped up to fill this void. The ability to work with the Intersection Lounge in offering such a space to create this type of venture is truly inspiring and fills the void left by training spaces like The DAAC for emerging event promoters looking to get their feet wet.
"No one has the ability to bring a crowd of multiple musical tastes together like Infected Mushroom. Their capacity to present otherworldly acid-driven sound in a live format is unmatched among modern artists," says Drift222 co-founder Andrew Hawks, "This versatility gives us a unique opportunity to introduce our music and perspective to the largest possible audience."
Drift222's Austin Churchill feat. Radwyn Sawyer along with Aux88 live will open for Infected Mushroom.
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Admission: $25