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From Backyards to Discotheques: The Evolution of LA DJ Culture

  • Grand Performances 350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90071 United States (map)

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

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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

Learn more about Hello Stranger


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.

Learn more about Grand Ave Arts All Access

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