Cultivate: Organic, Homegrown Art and Music

Posted on December 1, 2017 by NatasK

Since 2009, The 814 Bass Crew, and 8BC Imprint…curated and Championed by NatasK, has hosted some of the most memorable Electronic Music Events, Live comedy shows, Haunted Houses and Artistic Displays from a mixture of mediums and Genres… pushing the boundaries of entertainment in North Western Pennsylvania and now reaching a world wide platform with The weekly global mix show “The Electric Circuit.” www.twitch.tv/electriccircuitlive

This Saturday, December 2, 2017 a New Chapter is Launching to focus on sophisticated Electronic Music, Art, as well as the Culture it embraces,with a more organic and stripped down approach. In a time of Hyper-stimulation, over production, and monotonous repetition: NatasK is back to host CULTIVATE SATURDAYS in collaboration with Interglasstic at The Interglasstic Studio located in the heart if Erie Pennsylvania 2402 Peach Street. This weekly event will be a combination of visual art, and Deep Sonic landscapes breaking away from the norm, without all the glam and glitz of the typical outlets. CULTIVATE will provide an up close and personal look at how the work is created and delivered in an enhanced setting for optimal listening, learning, watching and creating with a judgement free environment including some of the regions most established artists as well as brand new talent emerging.

Interglasstic Studio provides a private and intimate space where their Functional Urban Supplies and Wellness Store operates while accommodating space for musicians and artists to work and create. Interglasstic has been providing Erie Pennsylvania a first hand look at some of the finest hand blown glass from around the United States, while owner Zach Cacchione has showcased his own works for the last 9 years. CULTIVATE now brings a dynamic confluence of Art, Music and People.

Saturdays Starting December 1…. 3PM until 6PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/310994226072585/

Broccoli Samurai + Shwizz Bring the Jamtronica to the 814

Posted on September 14, 2017 by NatasK

Back to Erie PA….. The JAMTRONICA SUPERSTARS Broccoli Samurai will be at the Kings Rook Saturday night for another massive performance to take you to another level. These guys throw a party every time they play the downstairs stage, with its personal feel and thundering sound system….. Then!!! Speaking of parties, we’ll have an AFTER PARTY UPSTAIRS w/ NatasK spinning(DJ Set) an Exclusive Funky House Set surely to Keep you sweating it out until they close us down. Don’t forget about ShwizZ, these PROG-ROCK MONSTERS will be kicking the night off! DON’T MISS IT!

https://www.mixcloud.com/NATASK/house-sessions-vol-3-mixed-by-natask/
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Since forming in the Rustbelt of Cleveland, OH in 2010, Broccoli Samurai has been taking the club and festival scene by storm. The band’s synth-laden, drum and bass influenced, progressive electronica has been thrilling audiences throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast markets, winning them a massive and fiercely loyal fanbase. Eager fans pack dance floors and late-night festival sets with smiles across their faces, waiting to get lost in the band’s ambient soundscapes, anticipating every bass drop that will force them to move with reckless abandon. Broccoli Samurai’s line-up includes founding member Ryan “Bruce” Hodson on keys and synth, Cameron Bickley on drums and percussion, accomplished bassist Zach Wolfe anchors the rhythm section, while guitarist Michael Vincent weaves in and out, exploring new sonic territory.

The band has played countless festivals such as Peach Music Festival, Electric Forest, Catskill Chill Music Festival, Aura Music and Art Festival, The Werk Out, BIG What?!, Domefest, Paradise Music and Art Festival, Rootwire, The Mad Tea Party Jam, The Ville, SummerDance, Disc Jam, Night Lights Fall Music Festival, The Gathering At Chaffee’s, Utica Music and Art Festival, and Hyperion Fest. Broccoli Samurai has directly supported and toured with many known bands including Dopapod, Papadosio, Lotus, Conspirator, The Werks, Ozric Tentacles, BoomBOX, Big Gigantic, Rusted Root, O.A.R., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Aqueous, and BIG Something. Broccoli Samurai’s extensive tour schedule has them playing high profile venues and major cities regularly, and the band will be increasing the number of performances and expanding their reach into the West Coast and Southern markets. This band is making big moves and the time to take notice is now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTTd0e4_OI&feature=youtu.be

>>>>>KRC BUS STOP BISTRO OPEN 9-2:30! Serving pizza, tacos, loaded hot-dogs, & MORE! TAKEOUT AVAILABLE!
FREE POOL, SHUFFLEBOARD & GAMES ALWAYS!

MEMBERS & GUESTS! MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE w/CURRENT MEMBER! AGES 21 & UP! NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 2AM! VALID I.D. REQUIRED FOR ENTRY! PARKING ON STREET, BEHIND WEBER ELECTRIC & ACROSS STREET IN EmergyCare LOT! DO NOT BLOCK GARAGE DOORS OR AMBULANCE EXITS!

RE:stART with The Electric Circuit

Posted on September 11, 2017 by NatasK

As Monday Starts, we begin our week, and the mid day becomes a bit more upbeat on Twitch TV as The Electric Circuit brings you THE RE:stART. NatasK hosts and mixes a mid day DJ set to help activate your energy and align your focus to provide that extra push forward, to help create and be better individuals in our home, school or workplace. Check the LINK below and watch LIVE @ 1PM est. also available to watch anytime there after, along with past shows as each archives.

>>>>>>>>https://www.twitch.tv/electriccircuitlive/videos/all

Fall Jungle Rinse-Out!

Posted on September 6, 2017 by NatasK

Wednesday Afternoons are a great way to tap into what current sounds are charting the dance floor world wide on the “MID WEEK MashUP” hosted by NATASK on Twitch TV(The Electric Circuit) @ 2PM est. This week 9/6/17 NK will be rinsing out the very best of Drum and Bass and Jungle sounds from this past summer and early fall season so make sure and tune in LIVE, and stream to your mobile device worldwide. If you can not catch the broadcast, do not worry as you can go back and have access to past shows archived for your listening pleasure.

>>> www.twitch.tv/electriccircuitlive <<<<<

Great Lakes Sports Festival and more

Posted on August 27, 2015 by NatasK

Since the early days of Michelangelo, there have been dynamic parallels between art and the human form. The time and study of both can lead you into fascinating places with hard work, proper technique and the ability to believe in what can happen when the mind and the body connect.

This weekend, Erie is lucky enough to have an event showcasing the ultimate collaboration. Saturday, August 29^th and Sunday the 30^th the Great Lakes Sports Festival takes place at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center, and will present some of the finest athletes from a variety of disciplines right alongside some of Erie’s most hard working and talented Artists. Hosted by Jack Sullivan (NPC National Heavyweight) Owner of Erie’s REAL TRAINING & FITNESS and Gary Udit (NPC Regional Chairman) of Pittsburgh PA, the Great Lakes Sports Festival will highlight some of the greatest athletes from around the region. This unique festival not only champions athletes and people passionate about health and fitness, it appeals to the whole family (kids under 12 get free admission!) and offers an assortment of activities, vendors and events packed into this two-day Festival in Erie, PA.

The Great Lakes Sports Festival will offer something for everyone, and took a lot of love and hard work to put together! Live events happening at the Festival cover everything from Body Building, CrossFit, Arm Wrestling, Power Lifting and more. The kids can get in on the action with football and soccer clinics, or a walk for charity.

Visit www.realtrainingandfitness.com/festival/ to get details and links on how to get your tickets online (erieevents.com) or in town at the Erie Insurance Arena, view the schedule of events, hotel info, and everything REAL TRAINING & FITNESS. (Or pick up a flyer at REAL TRAINING or your local GNC)

>>SportsBlitz Video covering the Arm Wrestling Event and the Sports Fest

>>Facebook Event Page

Not only can you see a whole lot of sporting events, you can get a new tattoo and take your shot at a chance to win a $300 gift card to Erie’s own Mid-Town Tattoo.

Last year’s Great Lakes Novice Winner Brandy Artz is not only an NPC Figure Competitor, but an exquisite Artist at Mid-Town Tattoo. This year she isn’t competing in the Great Lakes (t-minus 3 months ‘til Kentucky Muscle!) and instead is doing something extra special to mark six years of tattooing… AT the Great Lakes Sports Festival! Brandy will be tattooing at the Festival and hosting her own contest to win a gift card and custom-designed tattoo.

****BRANDY’S RULES****

Follow her on Instagram OR share her post about the contest from her Facebook/Twitter OR post a photo of you and her/her work linking to her page
Must enter AT the Great Lakes Sports Festival– she’s bringing her trophy which will hold your entry with your name and number
The winner is drawn at random! Lucky guy/girl’s design must be CUSTOM and if it does not amount to $300 the gift certificate cannot be split up/sold

Local retail clothing company IRON EMPIRE CLOTHING will be at the Great Lakes Sports Festival all weekend selling lots of exclusive awesome merchandise.

“Iron Empire Clothing is for the tough minded, the strong willed, and relentless souls who are determined to live life on their own terms and create their empire at all costs. This is a universal brand for anyone and everyone. If you’re an athlete, musician, artist, model, or just an average hard working person striving to be the best you, this is for you. Whether you’re black, white, rich, poor, old or young, this is for you. Iron Empire Clothing isn’t just a brand; it’s a way of life.”

Support for Iron Empire has been growing in the area and around the country. What started as a small local clothing line by passionate husband and wife RJ and Jamie Messenger, being determined to help others, put out a great product and leave their mark, has spawned into something much greater. The brand represents positivity, boldness, kindness, and pursuit to “live life on your own terms.” With unique designs, a huge array of products, a whole lot of local love, and a group of people with a common goal, Iron Empire Clothing is a brand many can stand behind. Catch their booth all weekend at the Great Lakes Sports Festival. Say hi to RJ and Jamie and pick up your own IE gear! They’ll have shirts, hoodies, women’s apparel, sunglasses, bags, and workout attire.

>>>WEBSITE

>>>INSTAGRAM

WHAT A WEEKEND, right? If you are in Erie and/or anywhere near (or far!) do not miss this special event. The Great Lakes Sports Festival only happens once a year, and this year’s is going to be like no other. Good luck to everyone who is part of this amazing Festival, and we’ll see you there!

-8BC

P.S.

THANKS AGAIN TO

Debut album from NatasK… I KEEP IT MOVING get it here!!!

Posted on October 15, 2014 by NatasK

After over a year in the making, the long-awaited debut album from NatasK I Keep it Moving is here. It’s loud, it’s heavy, and ready to throttle your speakers. Featuring his partner in crime from the 814 Bass Crew, Ghost Alive, resident Hip-Hop/R&B Artist Lake City Fresh, as well as local Hip-Hop artist from Erie duo Hollahou$se, Mack Boyer, I Keep it Moving is packed to the brim with talent, passion, and mad soul. From the signature (and new!) NatasK sounds of heavy bass, Dubstep and Trap, to the lush vocals of Lake City Fresh and the dark vibes from Ghost Alive, it’s pretty hard to be disappointed. Listen for yourself. Grab your digital copy from Bandcamp. Hard copies will be available in the Erie area tomorrow. Leave a comment below if you’re in the area and would like to purchase a copy! ENJOY.

Purchase the whole album for $10 through his Bandcamp site

Chose from 11 tracks via digital download for $1 a piece.

PRESS RELEASE

Artist: NatasK
Record Label: 8BC Recording
Releasing: Wednesday October 15th 2014
Hosting Digital Release: http://www.814basscrew.com
Album: I Keep It Moving #IKIM

The debut album I Keep It Moving from NatasK (814 Bass Crew) is an emotional plunge into the deep world of Electronic Music taking influences from a wide variety of genres all expressed through Broken Beats, Bass, and Melodies that drive a dance floor and appeal to the every day listener. Born Joseph Louis Kodba, NatasK has some deep roots in the DJ culture spanning the last 16 years as well as being the founding member of the 814 Bass Crew. This is one of the first looks at this up and coming producers personal take on the music that has been a big part of his life and Electronic music all while trying to create new paths and sounds to broaden the previously type casted molds of individual genres. With a range of Tempos and Speeds, NatasK combines the sounds of Dubstep, Techno, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, Trap and UK Garage to grab the listener’s attention and feel the mood and dynamic of each track. I Keep it Moving features the vocals of Lake City Fresh and Mack Boyer as well as Production features from Ghost Alive. The first official single from the Album, “Lose it All,” is a Carnival-style Dubstep song, featuring the powerful and inspirational lyrics and vocals from Lake City Fresh. It is a metaphorical rise and come up of a man growing up and discovering himself in a world seemingly hopeless at times. Choice breaks and pulsing baselines give this track a unique feel and sound. Every track has a special vibe, and the intricacies within each beat are sure you make you keep this one in your rotation. After worldwide charting success earlier in 2014 with EP single “Manowar” feat Akuma, NatasK is ready to deliver the driving energy that encompasses his live performances, and his production skills to the world stage.

Summer smasher

Posted on June 20, 2012 by NatasK

Hey guys! We hope you’re all enjoying this sweltering summer weather in the gorgeous Erie, PA… or wherever you are for that mater 🙂 But if you’re around, and we sure hope you are, beat the heat by coming down to the most hoppin’ place in town- the Crooked I. Tonight is NatasK’s weekly residency and you don’t wanna miss out on the good vibes, great tunes, and drink specials sure to make you smile from ear to ear… Tonight NatasK is pulling all kinds of sounds from Moombah to Jungle, some Trap, and of course just that good bass music you know and love! This music will keep you guys dancin’ all night long, so come out and get funky with us. The Wednesday mash-up will be in session from 10PM til 2AM and this week I’m back, so I’ll be streaming the night live on, you guessed it, BassBlogTV. Get the link from its page right here on the blog at the top of your screen.

NEW MIX BONUS!!!!!! Newest release from NatasK, Trap style- the BASS_TRAPPER

Tomorrow night don’t forget to join us for a great event, profiting an even greater cause…. Your local grinders and our awesome sponsors THE BOX present, tomorrow night, DRIPS & BEATS– a night of art, music, and fashion, all promoting a great cause. This is a FREE event! There will be some live body painting, a pop-up shop with some custom street couture by THE BOX, and a beautiful art show from some local street artists here in Erie. The art raffle’s proceeds will be donated to help the Hoitink Family and benefit ALS Awareness. Come out for a night of real Hip-Hop and Electro, good vibes n times as always, a yummy drink special, NO cover, with all donations for the art raffle helping out a family in need and an important cause! Performances from:

DJ QUAKE // C. BROWN // DIVINE SEVEN // CRYSTAL SETH

Facebook Event Page

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If you missed it, Joe (NatasK) and myself (Amanda) both ran in the Miles Against Melanoma 5K in Pittsburgh this past Saturday- this 5K raised awareness and benefited Melanoma research, and was very near and dear to me since it was also in memory of my father (who I lost to Melanoma a couple years ago). The event turn-out was AMAZING, especially thanks to my sister Jessica who organized it! Both Joe and myself got great times in overall competition as well as in our individual age brackets, had a great time, and met some really amazing people. We want to share more inspiration for our healthy lifestyles and fitness passions with you guys, so be on the look out….. and check out this great photo of your bass-smasher NatasK gettin’ his grind on during the race–

Miles Against Melanoma 5K

NatasK

Mixed Media Artist/DJ/Creator

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