Me playing at "A Night With The Captain"
CIVIL DISORDER
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 FOND DU LAC, WI
DJ SWAMP
LOS ANGELES, CA
DRUM AND BASS / TURNTABILIZM WWW.DJSWAMP.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DJSWAMP
Swamp began mastering his DJ skills more than 15 years ago. In 1996, his rookie year, he took the title of USA DMC Champion. Being true to his nature in an arena that was predominantly influenced by a very hip hop-esque culture, Swamp stepped up to the decks looking like some kind of junky punk. He was well received by the audience despite his counter-culture appearance because he exhibited skills that defied perception and already possessed a stage presence that many of his contemporaries still lacked. The finale came when he closed his set by freakin' Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' and then smashing his records.
Notorious for mischief, while he's on the turntables his shows are highly anticipated by those who know that they can expect to see something spectacular.
Although he's a hip-hop/d&b artist, his demeanor and appearance are closer to that of a metal head. He has been referred to as "the Sid Vicious of the DJ's", and has been known to have violent on-stage fits more characteristic of a rock star than of a hip-hop turntablist. While it's easy to compare him to rock/punk legends, in the world of DJ's he stands alone. Roguish behaviors such as: breaking his records then cutting himself with the fragmented remains; spitting fire; and performing cunnilingus on diamond-tipped phonograph needles really only provides the frame work to showcase what those that are in the 'know' recognize as extraordinary turntable skills. Breakbeats, scratching, juggling, and mutilating LPs and vinyl without losing the beat are all a part of a day at the 'office' for Swamp. Sometimes they end with a trip to the hospital: "I had to go to the hospital in Phoenix recently with second-degree burns," Swamp said from his publicist's office in New York. "I lit my hand on fire and then blew fire on it and basically became a blow torch. I don't use fire retardant or anything because this is low budget. Dude, I'm just a fire retard."
For four years DJ swamp toured as a member of beck's band. Immediately following his decision to depart from the band, swamp released his solo debut album, 'never is now' and toured to back the release. His decision to go out on his own gave him just the independence that he was looking for and opened up the avenue to self-expression that both he and the fans were seeking.
Contrary to how he flows when rhyming (eg. "How can I dis you, I've never even heard of you"-lyrics from 'Worship the Robot'), he expresses a certain sense of reverence when reflecting on the path he's traveled. When considering how he's managed to maintain critical mass his response is typically "I'm the luckiest person you'll ever meet. Something's always popping up. I'm just in the right place at the right time." Statements like that shouldn't suggest that he hasn't worked hard or employed incredible ingenuity to get where he is. He procured the spot with Beck by posing as a reporter to pass off his demo in person.
Swamp says that he draws off of his environment and a ten year affinity with a nameless muse for inspiration. He observes "what's going on" and converts his impressions into his art. His musical influences range from hip hop, to metal, punk, industrial and anything in between.
DJ Swamp has graced the pages of: Rolling Stone, Spin, Subculture, Raygun, Mean, DJ Times, Keyboard, Rap Sheet, Mixer, Rap Pages, The LA Times, and Urb.
Urb magazine says "Witnessing Swamp torture the 1200's is like watching a magic show."
Music Appearances with...
Beck
Big Gank
The Bloodhound Gang, BT
Crystal Method
The Dandy Worhals
DEVO
The Dust Bros
Econoline Crush
Faithless
Hanson
Kid Rock
Kool Keith
Morcheeba
OPM
Richard Humpty Vission
RL Burnside
Save Ferris
StickY fingaz
Swollen Members
Taxi Ride
Vanilla Ice
Weird Al Yankovic
Plus More
TV Appearances On...
ABC In Concert
The American Music Awards
Conan O'brien
David Letterman
ESPN /ABC WINTER X GAMES 2001
ESPN's SUMMER X GAMES 2000
Farmclub.com
The Grammy Awards
Jay Leno
Jooles Holland
The MTV awards
Much Music
Sessions on PBS
TGI Friday
Top of the Pops
Movie Appearances
Clockstoppers
Scratch: The Movie
DJ SWAMP AT THE 1996 DMC CONTEST WHEN HE WON!!
JOHN BOURKE FROM "TRASH YOURSELF"
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
ELECTRO / FIDGET
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/JOHNBOURKE
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TRASHYOURSELF
WWW.TRASHYOURSELF.COM
WWW.DANCEROBOTSDANCE.COM
John Bourke’s production work has been contracted out for movies such as the Matrix Trilogy, video games for PS2 and Xbox, television programs, such as for MTV Networks, and the co production of Shiny Toy Guns’s “Photograph.†Bourke is the beat maker behind Trash Yourself, which has been exploding in the blogosphere over the last few months. Trash Yourself is currently working on new tracks with Richard Humpty Vission, Treasure Fingers, Ultra Violet Sound, and The Toxic Avenger. On the forefront of innovative dance music, Trash Yourself is set out to push the envelope and is quickly gaining support from the world's top DJs. Their recent tour schedule has put them on the international stage with dates in Mexico and Portugal where they opened up for Ladytron at the Beat It Festival. Full of sexual references and and overdriven basslines, Trash Yourself is putting out music that'll get you sweaty and wet. Expect nothing less than a fire on the dance floor.
John Bourke at D.A.N.C.E. in California!
DJ LEXXX
PALM HARBOR, FL
FUNK THE NATION
ELECTRO / FUNKY HOUSE
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DJ_LEXXX
Lexxx started his electronic music career in Wisconsin over 9 years ago, but has since ventured down south to Florida where he has been taking dancefloors on an adventure through sound. In addition to the residencies and guest spots around Tampa, he also plays in various cities across the state. He is constantly gaining respect in the dance music community for his dark yet beautiful style of house music and has shared line-ups with some of the worlds best DJ’s. When he's not DJing, he is usually hard at work in the studio working on original material. With intelligent mixing and an unreal track selection each performance is guaranteed to be memorable.
LeXxx at Bahasa Lounge in Tampa Bay!
And many more dj's! Free after bar with Tinhead (Madison) vs. Jobot (Minneapolis) playing the best in Techno / Electro, 6000 watt sound system, dual head green laser, and roof top beer pong! Other dj's interested in playing at the after party we have a few open spots yet. E-mail [email protected] if interested!
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