march.14.09 - john selway, raw q and jesse mann


*UPDATE* RGB is now the exclusive location for pre-sale tickets for 'HELL & HEAVEN' the upcoming reSolute event Sat Mar 21st featuring: Dj Hell, Peter Kruder (of Kruder and Dorfmeister), John Selway, Anja Schneider, Connie and more!

http://www.resolutenyc.com/posts/2-resolute-19-hell-heaven



in this, the first treatment of RGB we proudly prescribe to you:

JOHN SELWAY (csm, memory boy, seratonin - nyc)

From the early 90's to the present, John Selway has built a high quality catalog of productions, both on his own and as a collaborator in various artist and label projects. From his first electronic band Chaotic Sound Matrix, to his major contributions to the early productions of Deep Dish; from his first success in the techno world as part of the seminal New York duo Disintegrator to the most successful of his collaborations, Smith & Selway, and his deep and minimal techno label CSM; from the intelligent electro-funk of Synapse and Serotonin Records, the electro and synth-pop of Memory Boy to the wild improvisational eclecticism of the Rancho Relaxo Allstars, he has created one of the most stylistically wide ranging bodies of work in the world of electronic dance music.


RAW Q (bingo recs, influence recs, direct drive - nyc)

Dj Beau aka: Raw Q has been a truely devoted contributor to underground electronic music and rave culture since the early 90s. from his roots as one of the founders of Camouflage (nyc's longest running 21+ dnb weekly), an original Liquid Sky, Satellite Records and Breakbeat Science dj to his current status as one of Dj Zinc's 'Bingo Allstars' and a selected tagteam partner of Dj DB at the highly acclaimed 'Secret Night of Science' monthly parties at LOVE.


Beau's music production career began in 95' when he teamed up with Dj Ani (NASA, Deee-Lite) and created a series of tunes which appeared on Dj Soulslinger's 'Jungle Sky' imprint (the first US Drum n Bass Label). to presently, as he produces under the moniker 'Raw Q' where his music has had a major impact in the world of electronic music with tunes such as 'Vital Soul' which appeared

on Dj Zinc's reputable Bingo imprint and was ranked 11th in the BBC's Global Dance Music charts (jul.13.04), which encompasses all genres of dance music.


Raw Q's discography includes: Vital Soul, Funkdefied (Bingo Recs), Jagged Edge (Grid Recs) and Caspian Moon, Summer Rain (Influence Recs).



JESSE MANN (body music - nyc)

Jesse has held a residency at Bembe in Williamsburg since November of 2005, for the acclaimed party Body Music (formerly No Selector Sundays) on Sunday nights. There he acts as musical curator, promoter, and DJ, booking and playing alongside live bands on a weekly basis. The party is regularly featured in publications like Time Out NY, and is a staple of the Brooklyn music scene on Sundays. He also currently holds monthly residencies downstairs at APT in Manhattan and at Public Assembly, formerly Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg.


His DJing career has taken him far and wide in the nine years since he started, from Paris, Berlin, Vienna and England, to San Francisco, Miami, and Puerto Rico.



VENUE


MONKEYTOWN - North 3rd between Wythe + Kent (Williamsburg)

10pm til 4am - no cover before 12 - $5 after


  • 4 large video screens
  • a central area for dancing
  • perimeter communal seating
  • 6.1 surround sound
  • fine experimental cuisine


http://monkeytownhq.com



RGB LINKS:

http:/selwaymusic.net

http://myspace.com/rawqaudio

http://jesse-mann.com/news.html



DJ MIXES:

Studio Mix Jan'09 - Raw Q

A Little Bit of Body Music - Jesse Mann



ABOUT

RGB is an audiovisual experiment designed to pleasure and stimulate the senses. the formula consists of: 3 highly advanced electronic audio selectors, 4 walls of stimulating visuals, generous helpings of alcoholic beverages, and the 4th and most vital ingredient of all is you, the willing test subject!


WARNING!

test subjects can expect to experience the following range of side effects:

  • a heightened compulsion to dance and/or to 'jack yo body'

  • sudden unexpected waves of visual pleasure brought on by hypnotic visuals
  • physically stimulating reactions brought on by low frequency basslines
  • a noticeable decrease in anxiety and inhibitions
it is further noted that test subjects may develop a dependency on RGB audiovisual stimuli. in the event this occurs, please consult your RGB electronic music provider for further access to the required stimuli.

thank you,