As part of Grand Ave Arts: All Access, join us for a day of FREE family fun at Grand Performances, featuring “From Backyards to Discotheques: The Evolution of Los Angeles DJ Culture”, with live performances, interactive art installations, DJ’s, panel discussions, and more!
Schedule
DJ Set: 10-11am - Willy “GUILTY” Reyes
Panel: 11:10am-12:10pm – DJ speaker panel w/ moderator Gerard Meraz
DJ Set: 12:10pm-12:55pm - Domingo Encinas
DJ Set: 12:55-1:40pm - Sandy “PLAYGIRL MUSIQUE” Gonzales
DJ Set: 1:40– 2:15pm - Tony G Gonzales
Performance: 2:15–3:00pm - Mellow Man Ace/ Rodney O’
DJ Set: 3:00-4:00pm - Jack Monforte
From Backyards to Discotheques features a panel comprised of avant-garde DJs and promoters who thrived in the early 80s, followed by live DJ vinyl sets from pioneers of LA's DJ subculture and live performances from guest artists.
Curated by Pablo Aguilar and Jack Monforte in conjunction with Grand Performances, the event will also feature Pablo Aguilar's “Lookout Weekend” 1984-1988 book preview and an 80s-inspired sound and lighting art installation.
Book Cover Design: Masaki Koike @phyxdesign.com
Live Performances by
Rodney O’ &
Mellow Man Ace
Moderated by Gerard Meraz
Panelists
Tony G Gonzales
Mando “Nemesis” Navarrete
Danny “Poison” Martinez
Sandra “Playgirl Musique” Gonzales
Domingo Encinas
William “Guilty” Reyes
DJ’s
Tony G Gonzales
Mando “Nemesis” Navarrete
Jack “Freedom” Monforte
Sandra “Playgirl Musique” Gonzales
Domingo Encinas
William “Guilty” Reyes
Vintage sound & lighting by Palace Palace/The Kidd
Art Installation
An interactive participatory exhibition entitled “Featuring the Lightz and Soundz of….”, celebrates the first 30 years of DJ culture focusing on the Chicano/a experience in Los Angeles, by Adrian Rivas.
After Party
Afterparty at Hello Stranger, 7pm-2am
📍320 E. 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
about grand ave arts: all access
On October 21 from 11am to 4pm, institutions along Grand Avenue open their doors to visitors of all ages for a day of free workshops, performances, tours, and interactive events. Explore art, music, dance, literature, and more: all events are free and open to the public, rain or shine.