Cedric Gervais at Liquid
Pretty Lights to Perform in New Orleans for Jazzfest by Nite
Spring is finally here, and with its arrival, comes an event that music fans in greater New Orleans look forward to. Jazzfest by Nite takes over the Big Easy every for two weeks in April to feature music from some of the industry’s most well-known names. The 2014 edition will be no different as Disco Donnie Presents and Ampersand Events, and Soul’d Out Productions join forces once again to bring Pretty Lights to perform at Champions Square during the epic event on Saturday, April 26th.
Pretty Lights had a whirlwind summer in 2013. His highly-anticipated two-disc album A Color Map of the Sun debuted at #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Charts and landed him a well-deserved Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2014.
Outside of its huge success in the public eye, A Color Map of the Sun also set a precedent for Pretty Lights’ growth as an artist. Though he’s called himself a “sample collage” artist in the past, the Colorado-based producer decided it was time to create songs from scratch, “Before, I’d combine 25 samples into one song,” he explains, “this time, I was going to create my own original sources, retaining the timbre that spans the great musical era of the last century — from modern classical and jazz, to 60s soul and beyond.”
Going completely analog for the release, much of A Color Map of the Sun was recorded at New Orleans’ own Piety Street Recording studio with many local musicians and vocalists. Returning to the city for first time since production ended, Pretty Lights will be performing with a live band for a unique, one-night-only experience at Jazzfest by Nite on Saturday, April 26th. VERY special guest appearances including Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns, Eric Krasno, Hot 8 Brass Band, and more.
Tickets are now available, buy your tickets today!
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Hey DJ! Find out how You can Play at Electric Adventure Atlanta
Calling all those who like to rock the funky beats! We’re looking for a DJ or producer to share the stage with some of dance music’s biggest names.
Disco Donnie Presents, Area Event, and Liquified are bringing Electric Adventure to Six Flags Over Georgia on Saturday, April 12th. Adventure Club, Brillz, Caked Up, DJ Snake, Heroes x Villain, and Mantis are scheduled to perform the massive event – but our lineup is far from finished. We’re teaming up with Wavo.me to give one of you the opportunity to play an opening slot at the first Electric Adventure in Atlanta.
How to Enter
After registering with your Facebook account, submit a 30-minute (maximum) mix to Wavo.me filled with songs you would play at Electric Adventure. Then, you can promote your mix by having your friends, family, and fans vote for you. The votes you receive will help your mix trend on the website and get you noticed. We’ll choose a winner based on the popularity of the mix and the expert opinions of our official judges.
Rules and Guidelines
- Contestants must be 18 years of age by the day of the show on Saturday, April 12th.
- Mix must be a maximum of 30 minutes (1-2 minutes over is okay).
- Mixes must be submitted to Wavo no later than 11:59PM on April 8th.
Prizes
- An opening slot at Electric Adventure Atlanta (travel and lodging expenses not included).
Okay, DJ – you’ve rocked the house parties and club side rooms. Now it’s time to take on the main stage!
Don’t wanna test your luck? Tickets are available for purchase online.
'Unleash' With Life In Color and Disco Donnie Presents in Mexico
The “World’s Largest Paint Party,” Life in Color is back once again for the 2014 season and Disco Donnie Presents is teaming up with Alive Entertainment to bring the mega event to Mexico this Summer. The “Unleash” Tour will make stops all across the country and will be giving six cities the chance to be a part in the world-renowned neon madness. Kicking off on Friday, June 27th in Guadalajara, get ready to escape reality and go hard in the paint.
“The Unleash Tour represents a lifestyle, a culture,” says co-founder Lukasz Tracz, “Something that allows you to let go of all worries and just be yourself! It symbolizes freedom. There is no need to worry about labels, how you dress, or how you look. We want our fans to come to Life in Color and just be themselves… we want you to UNLEASH with us.”
