Essentially, this promo mix release is one bigger track made up of four mini mix-installments or ‘Visits’ influenced by the German DJ/production duo, Ancient Astronauts (ESL Music/Switchstance Recordings). The two gents, Kabanjak and Dogu, use different styles and work them into a grand allure that’s become their trademark sound, recognized by music communities internationally. Four of Chicago’s favorite DJs each composed a 20-minute mix that takes Ancient Astronauts’ notable approach and slight-twists it into a stirring sonic presentation. Each installment contains bass and beats that blubber and punctuate steady syncopation and cadence, while incorporating sounds that normally never meet. Check out the mix-tetralogy here! DJ John Simmons, DJ Trew, DJ Newlife, and DJ Intel open for Ancient Astronauts. Ground Lift Media, Redlight Productions, and The Dirty Social present a Pre-Lollapalooza event on August 5, 2010 at the Darkroom (2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL) More information on their live performance can be found at http://www.groundliftmedia.com or http://www.darkroombar.com
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Ancient Astronauts @ Darkroom – 8/5/2010
As we approach the 2010 Lollapalooza festival weekend, Ground Lift Media & The Dirty Social are proud to announce a special pre-festival set by Lollapalooza artists - Ancient Astronauts (ESL Music / Switchstance Records)!
Fresh of their tour with fellow ESL artists Thievery Corporation, the Cologne, Germany-based DJ / production duo is ready to herald in a memorable weekend with a special DJ set at Chicago’s Darkroom alongside DJs Intel, John Simmons, Newlife, & TREW…
For some, this August weekend is like a small vacation from bustling reality – so, come by for the start of the excitement!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Press inquiries please contact:
Nigel Ridgeway, Ground Lift Media
trew@groundliftmedia.com
ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS INVADE CHICAGO
Ground Lift Media, The Dirty Social, and Redlight Productions present:
Lollapalooza 2010 artists Ancient Astronauts (Switchstance Recording/ESL Music) for an exclusive pre-festival engagement at the Darkroom on August 5, 2010. Fresh off their recent tour with fellow producers Thievery Corporation, this concert marks the Ancient Astronaut’s first ever Chicago performance.
Guilty Simpson, Rita J @ BTTB v1. Photos & Video
It was about a week ago. Guilty Simpson, Rita J, and Black Spade rolled through Chicago’s Darkroom and wrecked shop. If you missed the concert @ Darkroom OR the in-store @ St. Alfred’s, check out the massive photoset by ROPER! AND the flipcam video by DJ RTC of Ruby Hornet. We’ll be back for the 2nd installment of ‘Bring That Beat Back’ in January with Exile, Eulorhythmics, Kenny Keys, and more!!
BTTB v.1 photoset by ROPER!
BRING THAT BEAT BACK: Guilty Simpson, Rita J, More

‘Bring That Beat Back’ Event Launch 11/14 with Guilty Simpson & Black Spade
Feat.: Guilty Simpson, Black Spade, Rita J (album release), Scott Free, & Radius. DJs Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC. Hosted by 5ifth Element.
Saturday November 14th, 2009 @ Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL. 21+, $10 (www.darkroombar.com)
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The seminal Chicago Hip Hop label and artist collective All Natural Inc. & the Marketing and Event Production firm Ground Lift Media have joined forces to present the bi-monthly event series entitled ‘Bring That Beat Back.’ The launch event to be held 11/14/2009 @ Darkroom will feature live Hip Hop performances by Stonesthrow (Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne) recording artist Guilty Simpson, St. Louis native MC & producer Black Spade (Om Records), Rita J (‘Artist Workshop’ release party. All Natural Inc. 11/3). A Producer showcase will feature local beatmaking talents Scott Free (of the Lazerhawks) and Radius, as well as an exclusive live pa set by Black Spade. Supporting DJ sets by Tone B. Nimble & Sean Doe (All Natural), TREW (Ground Lift Media), and RTC (Ruby Hornet).
Mayer Hawthorne in Chicago! 9/25 @ Darkroom

Ground Lift Media, Cold Grums, & Redlight Productions presents:
Mayer Hawthorne & The County: ‘Lonely Hearts Club’ Chicago Tour Stop
feat. Buff1 & 14kt, J.C. Brooks & The Uptown Sound, DJs Trew & Risk.
September 25th, 2009
Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Ave
9pm-2am, 21+
10$ presale @ darkroombar.com / $12 door
Performances by:
Mayer Hawthorne & The County (myspace.com/mayerhawthorne) Read the rest of this entry »
Buff1 & 14kt (myspace.com/buff1der & myspace.com/14ktz
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (myspace.com/theuptownsound)
DJs TREW & Risk (myspace.com/trewdj, numerogroup.com)






