Three’s Company at Trooper Thorn’s (outside) every 2nd Friday
June 15, 2010 by chrisk
Filed under All Blogs, Announcements, Featured
In an audio and visual extravaganza, PlusVibes Productions and Trooper Thorn’s are proud to now host local DJs Gregg Nyce and DJ Evolution with progressive visuals by VjcA every second Friday of every month.
Being billed as “Three’s Company“, including a hilarious poster design created by Tony and Allen Jackson of T-Bone and Aljaxx Illustration and Design, mimicking the classic TV series theme. The Jacksons were also recently approved by national music act, Ween, to produce a poster for their Baltimore, Maryland show.
The shows will feature individual sets by each DJ, with a showcase battle at the end of the evening. The entire evening will also feature two projectors with spectacular visuals controlled by engineer, and York, Pennsylvania native, Justin, also known as VjcA.
DJ Gregg Nyce has been spinning records since the age of 15, starting off spinning hip hop & reggae at local parties in the Reading area gaining a loyal fanbase and eventually gaining enough reputation to be officially “booked” by venues.
In 1999 he moved to Philadelphia and quickly established himself, including a Saturday spot spinning hip hop and reggae on Drexel University radio 91.7 WKDU, then transitioning in the club music on Fridays in popular clubs such as Club Eden Roc, Club Glam, Transit, and Shampoo. He also branched out as far as the New York City scene, with stints in clubs such as Manhattan’s Club M1-5, Delancey, and The Knitting Factory. Most recently Nyce went global, when he headlined two nights in Amsterdam, Holland at the famed Club De Duivel in April of 2009.
The Gregg Nyce sound has evolved into an eclectic mix that encompasses all genres from Hip Hop to R&B to Reggae to House to Electro to Classics. His eclectic show is a perfect pairing with sounds of DJ Evolution.
Starting his musical identity with a large collection of L.P.’s and 12-inch singles passed on from his father in his teen years, DJ Evolution first began “mixing” using the simple start-stop technique when experimenting as a teenager. He recognized the potential of adding non-musical snippets, such a movie voices, nature sounds, recorded conversations, and speeches to the music tracks and he began to produce the makings of an overall show.
It was not until the age of 17, when he bought his first set of Technics, that he was truly able to accurately (and mechanically) express the musical art that was flowing through his creative veins. DJ Evolution spent many years after that with his headphones on in his bedroom studio, practicing the basic skills of beat matching, seamless mixing, and track selection, but more importantly, he was incessantly collecting more and more records.
It was this collection that formed his extremely eclectic identity. DJ Evolution spins ANY and EVERY genre of music – no exaggeration. Hip hop, reggae, Motown, soul, techno, hard rock, funk rock, alternative rock, pop, even country (Johnny Cash is most definitely in his repertoire) – these are some of the major genres he covers and he’s bound to mix and match, and maybe even create his own genre on any given night.
He’s been the hardest working DJ in the area with spotlights in Allentown, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, and more locally in Reading spots such as the Northeast Taproom, Blind Hartman’s Tavern, and The Brass Lantern.
One thing you can guarantee at any DJ Evolution show is that you will be embarking on a musical journey from beginning to end and he keeps your attention on the dance floor, and, more often than not, you will sporadically hear familiar banter from people in the crowd saying, “I LOVE this song”.
The trifecta of two DJs and a visual engineer makes each show one that stimulates all the senses. We hope that you can come and experience the stimulation for yourself.
Here’s all the information:
Three’s Company
every second Friday of every month
with Live Art & Visuals by VjcA
at Trooper Thorn’s
(outside on the deck)
ALL SUMMER LONG
RAIN OR SHINE (covered dance area)
21+ only
$5 at the door
Lights provided by PlusVibes Productions.
- May 14, 2010
- June 11, 2010
- July 9, 2010
- August 13, 2010
- September 10, 2010
Trooper Thorn’s offers a unique Irish-pub style atmosphere and dinner menu, with two floors of indoor seating, and an outside deck with a bar and a covered stage & dance area.
Bodega, RYAT, Tim Conley, JUGGLING SUNS @ Brass
August 14, 2009 by chrisk
Filed under All Blogs, Event Reviews
This weekend is cooking up to be a jam-roast, with instrumental powerhouse Bodega on Friday (10/23) night, and the now 4-piece jam veterans, the Juggling Suns on Saturday (10/24) night at the Brass Lantern.
With the fireplace now in full roar, the Brass Lantern kicks into cold weather mode, which, more importantly, means its peak business (see older blog, “SAVE THE BRASS LANTERN”).
PlusVibes Productions has a full roster of great music scheduled through the New Year at the Brass Lantern, including confirmed shows with fantastic bands such as MIZ (featuring Mike Miz), PUSH, Quagmire Swim Team, Cabinet, Pychedelphia, Flux Capacitor, and a special Brass Lantern Christmas show with Gingham.
Bodega
The Brass Lantern also features three residency shows every month with DJs Gregg Nyce and Evolution, the Manatawny Creek Ramblers, and the Good Lovin’ Jam Band featuring members of Pangea Acoustic and Neo Trio. See the Brass Lantern‘s official website for further information.
THIS Friday, October 23rd, are the young (but certainly
veterans on the jam band circuit) Bodega. Billed as high-energy dance music, they always kill it at the Brass Lantern. You can hear their past shows from the Brass The General rip , available now on Internet Archive.
This time they are bringing the duo RYAT and Tim Conley (Grimace Federation) with them. The duo perform a very unique electronic show with RYAT laying down captivating vocals with very spacey effects, and Tim playing his guitar through heavy effects as well, with both of them controlling beats, loops, and samples on laptops. The whole show has a very Björk overall feel.
Mark Diomede (Suns)
On Saturday, October 24th, the Juggling Suns come back to town. The Suns have reduced their numbers to four, losing rhythm guitarist and vocalist Tim Morris, leaving the rhythm and solos to guitar master, Mark Diomede – a feat that Mark conquered immediately, as evident in the most recent rain-soaked Sun’s awesome performance at the Dragonfly Equinox Festival
on September 26th at Blue Falls Grove.
The new ensemble has opened up space to return to its roots – the long intricate jam (much to any music fan’s delight). The live shows have become havens for those wanting to dance, to sing, to play air guitar, and most importantly, leave every venue or festival grounds with HUGE smiles on their faces, saying, “Damn, that Juggling Suns show brought the house down!”
It’s a sight and saying that I have seen and heard multiple times this year. This Saturday will be no different at the Brass Lantern. Don’t miss it!
Here’s all the information:
Bodega with RYAT and Tim Conley
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
9:30pm – 2am
21+ only
NON-SMOKING venue
$5 @ the door
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The Juggling Suns
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
10pm – 2am
21+ only
NON-SMOKING venue
$8 @ the door
The Brass Lantern offers:
- $2.50 domestic drafts, $4.50 micro brew drafts
Blue Streak trailer
- $3 Jager, Rumplemintz, Blackhaus, & other shots
- Wings, Burgers, Nachos, Patty Melts, Salads, & more
- Kitchen open until 10pm!
- Friendly service & great overall vibe
Hope to see you there.