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Open Channel 3: Chicago Electronic Open Mic

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Sort of like it's analog cousin, Open Channel is an non-curated musician's showcase in a supportive, relaxed environment, except it showcases electronic music, either through DJing or Live PAs. You will get 20 minutes to show off what you do musically, and then listen to other people doing the same thing.

There are 12 slots open. The first 12 people who RSVP and pay will be guaranteed a slot. Playing order will be determined on t...he date of the performance.


You are also absolutely welcome to bring friends, or just come as a spectator!

There is a suggested donation of $5.

TECH STUFF:


* You will be plugging in to an open channel on the mixer with one RCA cable from your gear. We will have 2 people set up on the table and then use the mixer to fade between people when they are ready to go, without dead air. Please try to stick to the 20 minute limit so everyone gets a chance to play.

* There are no monitors, but the room is not huge and the space is carpeted.

* Please note that there is not a lot of room at the front of house, so try to keep your gear footprint to the smallest you can manage (ie: there is no room to set up a full drum kit, so don't bring it). The ideal setup would be a laptop plus one or two pieces of outboard gear / MIDI controllers.

* You will be plugging into a Beringer mixer so you will need to have L/R 1/4" mono plugs out

Scroll to MULTIKULTI on the call box to get buzzed in and go up to the 4th floor. The space is an art + media collective and gallery. BYOB.

Text / call me personally at (312) 869-4647.

Please say OPEN CHANNEL at the buzzer or door so you can be directed to the right room. See you soon!

Multikulti
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave, 4th Fl
Chicago IL 60647
7pm-11:30pm
 

Photos, videos and audio from Open Channel 2

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Open Channel 2! Great sets from everyone who played: Nick DiLorenzo, Professor Klik, Mike Laurence, Glenn Jennings, and Quantazelle.

View all the photos here

Part One [MP3]

Part Two [MP3]

Part Three [MP3]

 

Nick DiLorenzo

More videos after the jump!

 

Open Channel 2: Chicago Electronic Open Mic

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Sort of like it's analog cousin, Open Channel is an non-curated musician's showcase in a supportive, relaxed environment, except it showcases electronic music, either through DJing or Live PAs. You will get 20 minutes to show off what you do musically, and then listen to other people doing the same thing.

There are 12 slots open. The first 12 people who RSVP and pay will be guaranteed a slot. Playing order will be determined on the date of the performance.

CONFIRMED as of 7/7/10:
Nick DiLorenzo
Mike Laurence

I also have a limited number of free gifts for performers and donors! Woot. (If I forgot to give you one last time, let me know)

You are also absolutely welcome to bring friends, or just come as a spectator!

There is a suggested donation of $5.

TECH STUFF:


  • You will be plugging in to an open channel on the mixer with one RCA cable from your gear. We will have 3 people set up on the table and then use the mixer to fade between people when they are ready to go, without dead air. Please try to stick to the 20 minute limit so everyone gets a chance to play.
  • There are no monitors, but the room is not huge and the space is carpeted.
  • Please note that there is not a lot of room at the front of house, so try to keep your gear footprint to the smallest you can manage (ie: there is no room to set up a full drum kit, so don't bring it). The ideal setup would be a laptop plus one or two pieces of outboard gear / MIDI controllers.
  • There are CD turntables at the space already. We could arrange record turntables, or you can bring yours if you need them.

Scroll to MULTIKULTI on the call box to get buzzed in and go up to the 4th floor. The space is an art + media collective and gallery. BYOB.

Text / call me personally at (312) 869-4647.

Please say OPEN CHANNEL at the buzzer or door so you can be directed to the right room. See you soon!

 

Call for submissions for the next free digital compilation

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On the heels of our successful free online compilations Exception ER,Exception AM, Teh Choons, and the Modsquare compilations, we're doing another one.

Ten to twelve tracks will be chosen for inclusion on the electronic music compilation. Please submit:

  • One to two 320kps MP3s (no more than 2)
  • Project name and real name
  • A short 100 word bio
  • A web link to your website
  • Your city and country
  • The deadline is Aug 1, 2010
  • All samples *must* be cleared or original
  • No cover songs
  • IDM / techno / glitch / glitchhop / tech-house / electo / ambient preferred
  • Tracks are non-exclusive
  • Email everything to quantazelle at gmail.com
Please be aware that once your track is accepted for the compilation, it cannot be removed at a later date.

Good luck!
 

Live from Open Channel 1

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Audio captured from Open Channel 1 on 6/10/10 at Multikulti

Some participants (not in order):

Metrofunk
royb0t
Mike Laurence
Glenn Jennings

   
   

Open Channel: Chicago's Open Mic for Electronic Musicians

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Check out this electronic version of "Open Mic" in Chicago:

Sort of like its analog cousin, Open Channel is an non-curated musician's showcase in a supportive, relaxed environment, except it showcases electronic music, either through DJing or Live PAs. You will get 20 minutes to show off what you do musically, and then listen to other people doing the same thing. There are 12 slots open. The first 12 people who RSVP and pay will be guaranteed a slot. Playing order will be determined on the date of the performance. You are also absolutely welcome to bring friends, or just come as a spectator! There is a suggested donation of $5.

OPEN CHANNEL: Chicago's Open Mic For Electronic Musicians

More info, including technical details at Meetup, Going, and Yelp.

Please register on Meetup.

   

[3.12.10] FREE Digital DJ Workshop w/ Loco Dice & Martin Buttrich, Liz Revision +more

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7-8pm - LIZ REVISION: DJ set & presentation on Marketing, Branding & PR for DJs
8-9pm - ORVILLE KLINE from MIW: Intro to Digital DJing 101
9-10pm - JOSH "DOC" HELTON from MIW: Advanced Traktor
10pm-2am - Live Performance by Legendary DJ --- Loco Dice w/Martin Buttrich, Livo & Roby

Friday, March 12, 7-10pm
Spy Bar, 646 North Franklin Street

Sponsored by
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
GUITAR CENTER

HOSTED SKY VODKA BAR FROM 7-8PM

DJs, producers, and music lovers join us for a FREE Digital DJ Workshop sponsored by Native Instruments, Music Industry Workshop, and Guitar Center. Witness the new age of digital DJ technology: Friday March 12th 7pm-10pm @ Spybar Chicago. Activities include a FREE Digital DJ Workshop, Networking Reception, and Live DJ Showcases.

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Moldover & Liz Revision

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Moldover chicago performance with Liz Revision at Risque cafe

 

Check out this free performance of Moldover at Risque this Saturday!

Known to 400,000 YouTube viewers as "The Godfather of Controllerism", MOLDOVER has become the inspiration for a new generation of musicians interested in moving “beyond the decks." Feb 18th, Chicago's Ableton user group will feature Moldover for a special edition user group session. Famous for building, hacking, and playing controllers with virtuosic skill, Moldover’s dynamic performances with his custom instruments are bringing new life into electronic music. Fusing hard rock with electronica, glitch edits, and frantic drum beats, Moldover’s signature style defies categorization. And with appearances on national television, coverage in major music publications, and countless live shows around the world, Moldover is in constant demand by people interested in this next evolution of music.

Moldover 9pm - 10pm ([SF] IDM / Glitch / Rock / Funk / OMG Controllerism Pioneer | Octamasher Inventor | Youtube Nerdstar)

Liz Revision 8pm - 9pm ([CHI] IDM / Glitch / Techno / LOL subVariant Recordings | Quantazelle | Fractalspin | CIEM)

Risqué. 3419 N. Clark (Sheffield & Clark, Wrigleyville, Chicago).

Hosted by Jona Neace 21+. Free. $2 Hamm's Cans