The Sounds of VTech

Linda Perhacs and Friends

It was a celebration of the wonderous folk rock explorations of Linda Perhacs. The LA Weekly recently dubbed Perhacs’ legendary 1970 album, Parallelograms, “..one of the most mystifying and beautiful moments of the psychedelic era, on par with any outré work of the time.” The night we witnessed was one of creative exploration that highlighted Perhacs’ incredible album ad the book that inspired it- Turn of the Century Theosophist manifesto, Thought Forms (first published in 1901 by Annie Besant). Perhacs’ songs, as well as the science and philosophies of this incredible century-old tome, provided the backdrop for an array of experimental film and projected artworks as well as live musical and dance interpretations of Perhacs’ work were done by a variety of contemporary artists. It truly was an evening of joy and inspiration. 

In the house we had Linda Perhacs, Mia Doi Todd, We Are The World, Tom Brosseu, Julia Holter, Crystal Antlers, Ryan Heffington, Hecuba, and much more. Here’s a look back at what was one magical evening.

JOHN LENNON BIRTHDAY BED-IN RADIO BROADCAST

We celebrate the life of John Lennon by lighting up the airwaves with love. Hosts Carlos & Azul Nino, frosty and Ale welcome musical friends to the KPFK studios for an evening of live performances and dj sets inspired by John Lennon’s creative spirit. Gather your friends and gravitate around the radio for an evening of unforgettable vibrations. Potlucks, slumber parties, growing beards and bouncing in bed are all highly encouraged.

John Lennon focused dj sets, Beatles cover song megamixes, rare Beatles outtakes, giveaways and live performances from: Miguel Atwood Ferguson’s Quartetto Fantastico, Mia Doi Todd with Andres Renteria and more!

8PM-1AM / Free / All Ages

A LIVE TRANSMISSION ON “SPACEWAYS RADIO” & “FUTURE ROOTS RADIO”
KPFK 90.7FM IN LOS ANGELES, 98.7FM IN SANTA BARBARA & KPFK.ORGACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Rarely seen music videos, new dublab VisionVersion films, comedy clips, out-there animation and other eye-melting magic.

FILMS BY:

Adah Hashemi

Andreas Nilsson

Andrew Gura

Ben Wolfinsohn

Brian Degraw
B+

Eli Stonberg

Eric Fensler

Eric Wareheim

Fernando Cardenes

Gabe Askew

Heath Ledger

Hiro Murai

Isaiah Seret

Jeremy M. Lundborg
John Famiglietti

Josh Lowman

Keith Musil

Lasse Martinussen

Martin De Thurah

Matt Amato

Matt Daniels

Raul B. Fernandez

Rinee Shah

Spike Jonze

Walter Robot


+ mas mas mas

MUSIC VIDEOS FEATURING:

Alexandra Hope

AsDSSka
Benoit Pioulard

Busdriver

Chairlift
Dan Deacon

Death Cab for Cutie
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes

Grizzly Bear

Hecuba
Health

Major Lazer

Mew

Mia Doi Todd
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra

Modest Mouse

Quantic
Royksopp

Silk Flowers

The Woods

The Dodos
To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie

+ more

+ The debut of new dublab VisionVersion films featuring: El Guincho, Jennifer Furches and Tune-Yards!

+ Between Two Ferns: Zach Galifianakis interviews Charlize Theron, Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Natalie Portman and her dog, Whiz amongst some foliage.

+ A live performance from DAEDELUS with live projections on the big screen by Dr. Strangeloop.

+ A screening of the film “Parallel” directed by Paul Shepherd with a surround sound score by Languis.

+ After the screening grab a drink on the rooftop patio as Labrat djs share soundtrack selections.

+ Live t-shirt printing by HIT+RUN.

8pm-1am / $10 / All Ages


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251 South Main Street

Downtown, 90012