July 10th, 2010 by Digifid

Brownbear (oly/pdx)
“Touching Scents” CD release party
http://www.myspace.com/andrewakabrownbear
-> Classically trained, electronically maintained, ‘Brownbear.’ a.k.a. Andrew Desmarais a.k.a Fred Flintstone creates diverse, beat-driven, electronic environments for him and his listeners to exist within. Using an array of synthesizers, samplers, live effects and the DNA extraction technology exhibited in Jurassic Park, Andrew manipulates his loops and samples live and on the fly, allowing for extensive improvisation and unexpected twists and turns. His first album, “Touching Scents” is the first full length release on Portland indie electronic label, Dropping Gems. Catch Brownbear blasting slaps @ Emrg+N+See and Photosynthesis music festivals this summer.
Citymouth (oly)
http://www.myspace.com/plunderwave
Rap Class (pdx)
http://www.myspace.com/rapclass
DJAO (sea)
http://soundcloud.com/d-j-a-o
With support from The Great Mundane
Thursday, July 22nd || FREE || 21+
@ Report Lounge
1101 East Burnside Street, Portland
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July 5th, 2010 by Digifid

The seventh annual Emrg+N+See Festival will bring fresh sounds out of the underground and into the forest July 16-19, 2010 for an outdoor celebration of the creative community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Four days of music, dancing, art and freedom of self-expression await those who venture out to Emrg+N+See, one of Oregon’s premier cultural experiences.
Yet again the festival proves itself as a tastemaker in the West Coast arts scene with a lineup that pushes boundaries and eschews the usual headliners heard every other weekend at every other party. Emrg+N+See favors up-and-coming, left field artists who offer a diverse range of live music from dub-influenced psychedelic electronica and hip hop-based IDM to dubstep, glitch hop, experimental beat music and other types of future sound.
Lineup includes: BROWNBEAR, Slugabed, Mala, Free the Robots, Vibesquad, Eprom, MartyParty, Mux Mool, Teebs, Shlohmo, Baths and dozens more electronic and live music artists who are shaping the evolution of sound with their bold creative endeavors.
Emrg+N+See takes place about an hour south of Portland, Oregon at Miller Brothers Ranch in the hills east of Salem. Nestled in a lush canyon, the setting for the weekend includes soft meadowlands, old-growth evergreens, ancient oaks, a swimming pond and a clear stream meandering through the length of the venue, with easy access provided to the shady camping on the grass nearby.
Brownbear plays @ 7pm, Sunday 7/18 in the Dome.
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June 22nd, 2010 by Digifid

A special Seattle edition of the Dropping Gems podcast series is now available for FREE DOWNLOAD. This month features mixes from the one and only Bone Rock and new family member DJAO. Hosted by Nag Champa, artwork by Dana Cole. Enjoy!
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June 5th, 2010 by Digifid

Orbit – gem003 is now available for download on iTunes and CD’s are available in our online store or from Anthem Records in Portland for $10. We’ve spent the past three months working on this compilation which features 16 tracks from 13 artists. Release show tomorrow 6/5 in Olympia at the Midnight Sun!!
DJAO – Battle In Atlantis
Bone Rock – Future Blues
Citymouth – Sepaku Live
The Great Mundane – War Snails
Brownbear – Sweettooth
Gumar and his Magical Midi Band – Sliding Down Rainbows
Soft Metals – Another Goodbye
Breakmode – Celestial Sound
Organ Grinder – Halfway House
Y-Bot and the Intergalactic Trio – Lost in the Midwest
Rap Class – The Caveman
Citymouth – Sittymoth
Brownbear – Broken Robots
Nervous – Suave Blanco
Rap Class – All My Problems Floating Away
Apollo Belvedere – Saturday Afternoon
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June 2nd, 2010 by Digifid

Gumar And His Magical Midi Band released there second CD this past week, The Compact Disc EP
- Gem002 which is now available in our online store for $7 Shipped. It features 3 Midi band classics and 3 brand new jams. Limited copies left, get yours today!!
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May 12th, 2010 by Digifid

ORBIT
SATURDAY JUNE 5th
Compilation CD release party featuring:
THE GREAT MUNDANE (Run Riot / PDX)
Live Electronic / Sparkling Jazz Crunk
http://www.myspace.com/thegreatmundane
http://www.thegreatmundane.com/
BROWNBEAR (OLY)
Live Electronic / Cosmic Future Slaps
http://www.myspace.com/andrewakabrownbear
GUMAR AND HIS MAGICAL MIDI BAND (PDX)
Galactic-Funk w/ Robots
http://www.myspace.com/gumarband
CITYMOUTH (OLY)
Live Electronic / Olympia Club
http://www.myspace.com/plunderwave
RAP CLASS (PDX)
Wonky Booty Boogie
http://www.myspace.com/rapclass
BONE ROCK (SEA)
Live Electronic / Space Bass
http://www.myspace.com/therealbonerock
DJ AO (SEA)
Purple Drank Chunes
http://soundcloud.com/d-j-a-o/
PLUS a special debut performance by:
Y-BOT AND THE INTERGALACTIC TRIO (SEA)
w/ MC Nag Champa
Olympia came out large for Blast Off, let’s do it again folks!!! In an effort to continually prove our deep and unwavering love for Olympia were bringing up a grip of subs and even more lazers from Portland. This time we’ll be releasing a compilation CD featuring all the artists preforming as well as a few other gems, CD’s will be on sale for just $5.
Doors @ 8PM
FREE before 10PM
Artwork by Dana Cole.
Midnight Sun
131 N. Columbia St.
Olympia, WA
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May 5th, 2010 by Digifid

Podcast Two is here!!! This month we have mixes from Gumar and Citymouth, hosted by Nag Champa. Artwork by Dana Cole.
Free Download
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April 24th, 2010 by Digifid

Gumar and His Magical Midi Band
Live @ Folklife 2010
Friday May 28th
9:30pm
Mural Ampitheatre – Seattle Center
Folklife Festival is a FREE 4-day annual event held @ Seattle Center. All-ages, donations welcome, rain or shine. http://www.nwfolklife.org/
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April 5th, 2010 by Digifid

We are very stoked to announce the release of our first podcast featuring 45min of original production from Rap Class and Brownbear, hosted by Nag Champa (#1 in fitness technology). Catch these guys live in Olympia 4/10 @ Midnight Sun and Portland 4/17 @ Report Lounge. Next month expect mixes from Gumar and Citymouth.
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Free Download
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April 4th, 2010 by Digifid

DANK
Saturday April 17th
RYAN ORGAN
(LoDubs / Various, PDX)
http://www.pdxindub.com
BROWNBEAR
(Dropping Gems, OLY)
http://www.myspace.com/andrewakabrownbear
RAP CLASS
(Dropping Gems, PDX)
http://www.myspace.com/rapclass
DJ LUC HEUER
(Dropping Gems, PDX)
Report Lounge - 1101 E Burnside Portland, OR
21+ 9pm FREE
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