Backseat Sandbar

Those who attended last weekend’s Halfway to Forecastle festival know how thick the scene was on that night.  Non-stop beats from every room, dancers in crowds and on stage, bright lights to compliment the dark rooms, and enough DJs to keep it going for hours.  In the midst of the madness we managed to capture a few highlights from the show, specifically the fantastic LA Riots, for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy…

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You’ve waited and waited and waited as the day drew closer.  Well dust off those dancin’ shoes and Google Map this place you’re hearing be called ‘The Pointe’, because Halfway to Forecastle is finally here.

If you can’t get your DJ/electronic fix at this year’s H2F there must be something seriously wrong with you and you may want to see a doctor, as you’ve probably had a brain aneurysm in your sleep.  Along with 3 stages worth of music, you can expect the other staples of the Forecastle festival, art and activism, to have a full-force presence as well.

For your artsy side, H2F promises live graffiti artists, ice sculptures, break dancing and light/laser shows by visual artist Benji Ramsey.  We hope you love nautical fashion as well, cause there’s gonna be a nautical fashion show.  That’s right, a NAUTICAL FASHION SHOW.

One of Forecastle’s cornerstones is the importance the festival places on activism on the local and global level.  From the Forecastle website:

“An evening silent auction and raffle will be held for signed merchandise, signed poster from artist Jeff Gaither, a copy of DJ Hero, and a pair of VIP and after-party passes to the 2010 Forecastle Festival. All proceeds will benefit The Surfrider Foundation ~ an environmental non-profit dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the world’s beaches and oceans through conservation, activism, research, and education.”

And of course, the music. The entire evening will be comprised of DJs/electronic artists to ensure your aural pleasure. Here’s the line-up, and linked are our previews posted prior to the show:

Kid Sister
LA Riots
Trash Yourself
Jesse Jamz
Lady Foursquare
Kid Color
Amtrak
OK Deejays
The Disco Aliens
Jason Clark
Sam Gracie
Laylow

H2F will take place in a venue most of us haven’t even heard of before, The Pointe (1205 E. Washington Street 40206).  Get Google-mapped at the link provided.  Here are the other details:

HALFWAY TO FORECASTLE
Venue: The Pointe (1205 E. Washington St. 40206)
Cost: $15 advance tickets from ear x-tacy/at door
Show starts at 9:00 pm/18 +
UPDATE: DAY OF SHOW PRICE – $20 at the door

See you there!

Kid Sister- Down Azz Jawn

From Kid Sister’s Myspace:

Kid Sister is from Markham, IL but currently resides on Chicago’s north side. She makes club rap and works at a childrens clothing store slanging bibs and teething rings. Yes, her DJ (J2K of Flosstradamus) is her real brother, and yes that does rule. Together they’re taking the Chicago music scene by storm, rocking parties and causing all-around dancefloor mayhem.

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All electronic line-up featuring Kid Sister, LA Riots, Trash Yourself, and more

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Forecastle Festival has announced the lineup to the third annual “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest, January 23rd in downtown Louisville, KY. The event will feature an all-electronic music line-up for the first time in the festival’s history, with artists performing on three stages inside The Electric Blue: The first official concert hosted inside the 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse. In addition to live music, the event will feature a nautically-themed fashion show, light and laser shows, live graffiti artists, ice sculptures, break dancing, poster signings, and more.

Chicago’s Kid Sister, who debut studio album “Ultraviolet” was released Nov. 17th on Kanye West’s “Fool’s Gold” label and received three and a half stars in the most recent Rolling Stone, will join Los Angeles-based duo LA Riots as co-headliners. Performing alongside will be Midwest electro artists Trash Yourself, Jesse Jamz, Kid Color, and many more. The event will kick-off at 9 PM on January 23rd at The Electric Blue, located at 835 E. Main Street in downtown Louisville, KY.

An evening silent auction and raffle will be held for signed merchandise, signed poster from artist Jeff Gaither, copy of DJ Hero, and a pair of VIP and after-party passes to the 2010 Forecastle Festival. All proceeds will benefit The Surfrider Foundation – an environmental non-profit dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the world’s beaches and oceans through conservation, activism, research, and education.

Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at etix.com or at ear X-tacy records, located at 1534 Bardstown Rd, 40205. If available, day-of-show tickets can be purchased at the venue. Organizers note the previous two Halfway events have sold-out in advance.

For more information, go HERE.

Halfway to Forecastle 2010

• Kid Sister
• LA Riots
• Trash Yourself (DJ set)
• Jesse Jamz
• Lady Foursquare
• Kid Color
• DJ Amtrak
• OK Deejays
• Jason Clark (of SKL)
• Laylow
• Sam Gracie

art and activities.

• Nautical Fashion Show
• Live Graffiti Artists
• Ice Sculptures
• Break Dancing
• Poster Signings
• Light and laser shows by Video Artist Benji Ramsey