Blackkat has a unique opportunity to go out with a bang with an 11-hour beat marathon, thanks to the Figment crew. Today into tonight we will celebrate our 13 years in NYC with many of our longtime family and with many new friends, in the most amazing outdoor event space that we have ever seen in NYC.

From NOON to 11 PM (last ferry is at midnight!)
FREE! Open to all


this event is one of four days of free music on the island, courtesy of Figment...see this link for the full info on the full Figment event on Governor’s Island…
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139382998456


and see here for info about FIGMENT :
http://www.figmentnyc.com


The Story of the Heavy Beat :



Chapter One : Roots : DUB then and now
with DJs FURY8 & DRIVER (Outback Nexus) and special guest JOSEPH SWEENY


To begin, we explore classic and modern currents in Dub, the root form of all electronic Heavy Beats. Beginning with classic reggae dub versions thru dub’s influence on dancehall reggae, to the current sounds of dubstep and digital dub.




Chapter Two : The FUTURE of the Heavy Beat
with WARPER


“Omnidigital DJs and Biomorphic Musicians” Warper will demonstrate the future of Heavy Beats, with all live and original sounds made with anything from 8-bit and circuit bent electronics to original and modified software to hybrid and live instruments. The music that follows is equally innovative and beyond easy classification.
featuring music by:

HEAVYW8BIT CHAMPIONCHIP - Music using Atari2600, Commodore64, Nintendo
ATOM - sonic painting of music, sounds, dialogue, and whatever else
THE MATERIALIZER- Dance Stomp Rock with Live Bass Looping
!INCLUDE - No respect for Audio Signals
ATTN: - Live Electro Freak Out band



Chapter Three : The Heavy BREAK
with DJs:
ODI (Digital Konfusion, Konkrete Jungle, Methods NYC)
CX KIDTRONIK (Krak Attack, Saul Williams band)


Two veteran NYC DJs bring the heavy branches from family tree of the Break, from the founding of hip hop and electro thru 2009.

DJ ODI is one of NYC’s best known and respected jungle and drum and bass DJs. He has many releases, his own clothing line, and has played at D and B events in NYC and all over the world for over a decade. Tonight he’ll be playing a special History of Jungle set, with two turntables and two CDJ decks.

CX KIDTRONIK has been DJing since he was tall enough to reach the decks over 20 years ago. His “Krak Attack” album and its hit single, “Big Girl Skinny Girl” have received worldwide airplay. For the last couple years, CX has largely been on the road as the main beat man for hip hop pioneer Saul Williams, and has recorded in recent years with Kanye West, Alec Empire, and Trent Reznor.


Chapter Four : The Big BOOM

with DJs:
LENNY DEE (Industrial Strength, Third Movement)
MARK VERBOS (Djax-Up-Beats, Drop Bass Network)
JASON BLACKKAT (Spinner Runner Cutter, Summer Campers)


Where it begins is where it ends is where it begins, with the Heaviest of the Beats.

Brooklyn’s legendary LENNY DEE has over 1000 entries on discogs, which includes hundreds of vinyl releases and hundreds more remixes and co-productions. For 20 years Lenny has been DJing and producing tracks, not only the signature hardcore techno sound, but loads of house, electro, disco, breaks, and all sort of styles in between. He has played over 1000 gigs at practically every major electronic music event and festival in the world. Tonight he will give us slices of the newest sounds in underground techno, including many of his own wax productions.


MARK VERBOS is a pioneering DJ and producer, whose roots go back to the fabled Drop Bass events of the early 90’s Midwest. He has over 200 production and co-production credits on vinyl and digital formats, spanning such diverse labels as Astralwerks, Planet Rhythm, and Holland’s seminal acid label Djax-Up-Beats. He currently working regularly with Tommie Sunshine, and he repairs and builds electronic instruments. We expect Mark will bring some classic and new techno and acid, from Detroit and Milwaukee to Berlin and beyond…

JASON BLACKKAT co-founded Blackkat in 1996, and has organized and co organized many outdoor events in NYC and across the US, Canada, Australia, East Timor and Europe. Tonight he will play classic tracks from the pioneering Network23 label, combining elements of acid house, techno, and acid.

and guests artists;

video by LOW-KEY
Low-Key mixes his own video collages with MIDI controllers. He produces music with the same gear, and has released tracks on ISR and other labels.

JEANNE ANGEL - Video Art: Organic Meditations on Lotus light sculpture

AD HOC ARTS : live silkscreening

YUNG and SIMONE : oversized soap bubbles

RICARDO : live painting

SEEJ and co : lighting and video

TAYLOR and DOK : sound



Plus surprises throughout the day! ...could include, a visit from a bike parade, fire performers…? plus whatever you bring!



Check back here for more info on what to bring and what to know about Governor’s Island….see www.figmentnyc.com for more!



GETTING THERE:

see the maps below in the photos..you must take a ferry to get there. There are free ferries from Manhattan near the Staten Island terminal, and in Brooklyn at Fulton Ferry landing. Check the website for schedules and details, and for the closest trains

http://www.govisland.com/Visit_the_Island/directions.asp



BRING : FOOD AND DRINK (there is food there but it is limited), umbrellas, cash (no ATMs! but there is a bar next to us)...there are no stores on the island, except for a few food stands...





this vent is dedicated to Dirty Beard...we miss you!