"Upper Playground and The Fix Present: Playground Fixtures
Saturday, August 9th, Upper Playground and The Fix bring you a celebration of Portland's artistic communities. With a line-up of Portland's most renowned DJ's and artists this will be the event of the summer! Irving Park, NE 7th and Freemont, 1pm-9pm, all ages NO COVER!
What happens when two giants collide? They make magic! Luckily for us that's exactly what we're going to get. Upper Playground and Portland's good music night, The Fix has teamed up to bring an entire day in support and celebration of Portland's thriving artistic community. With live visual arts and a seemingly endless lineup of Portland's All-star DJ's; Playground Fixtures will surely shake the ground beneath. Whether they are holding down your favorite weekly or you've been dying to check them out, Portland's finest DJ's will no doubt keep you moving.
Check out some of the lineup:
Rev. Shines: One half Shine Language, one quarter The Fix, one third The Lifesavas, Shines is the Renaissance man. DJ Kez: From sweaty dance parties like Rockbox, to the soulful sounds of his KBOO radio show "The Movement" or The Fix, KEZ delivers on all fronts. Ohmega Watts: A true "digger", Ohmega has delivered some of the rarest funk and soul records around. When not touring as an MC with crew Lightheaded or as a solo artist. DJ Dun Diggy: The fastest rising DJ around with Rockbox & Fix residencies, this DJ is on the move. E3: 1/3 of Holocene's barrier breaking dance party Atlas & an original founder of BSI records. Anjali: another Atlas resident, playing the words hottest electronic music & hostess to Andaz, Portland's longest running Bhangra & desi beats night. The Incredible Kid: Dedicated to exposing the words emerging electronic sounds, through his residencies at Atlas & Andaz. DJ Izm: NY native Izm has been holding down East's "east infection: as well as a slew of guest spots all over town. Matt Nelkin: Catch him at Holocene's notorious dance party "Rockbox". Probably dancing harder than you. DJ Beyonda: When not opening for the likes of MIA, Diplo, Sharon Jones, Chromeo, CSS, the list goes on and on, you can catch Beyonda at her infamous "soul night" at Rotture. This lady has been igniting dance floors for years. DJ Suppoz: long running residency at the Saucebox and a break beat virtuoso! Mr. Mu Mu: holds down the electro/downtempo love sound pouring out of saucebox and special events, he knows good chill out & dance music! OG ONE: Jammin's long time house DJ and the DJ who has held down more weeklies and MC's in town than anyone! Mello-Cee: is a true NY DJ, who has provided Portland with mello Monday's and so many other key hip hop nights...
Also live visual art by Portland's finest: Ashley Montague-Justin Gorman- Roscoe- and Cowboy of Condor & Cowboy (S.H.J.F) rounding out this summer soaked day of music & live art. We are bringing the art to the park! Come one, come all, bring a blanket and come to celebrate Portland's artistic community! Don't miss it!"
— PRESS RELEASE COURTESY THE ONE LADY CONNIE & JAYSEN DENG
HERE IS THE LINEUP WITH SET TIMES. (approx)
1-1:30:DJ Suppoz
1:30-2:00: Mello-Cee
2:00-2:45: DJ Izm
2:45-3:30: Mr.Mu Mu
3:30-4:45:E3, DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid
4:45-5:30:Matt Nelkin
5:30-6:15: DJ Beyonda
6:15-8:15pm: The Fix DJ's
8:15:-9pm: DJ OG One
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