The 814 BASS CREW has some exciting shows coming here in the Month of MARCH. First on the 6th of March….. The ELECTRONIC SHOWCASE with NATASK featuring AKUMA, (OH) Celebrating the release on his full length Album on Plasma Pool Records. Look out for a slamming Night of Big Eneregy with choice sounds ranging from Hous eand Electro, to Dubstep and Jungle. also with With Resident…. NATASK .
Feb 6th The Electronic showcase with NATASK…. EDMmonthly at the crooked I is back with special guest RISKY BIZ, making his way back to the crooked I stage with his signature ALL VINYL set, featuring some of the biggest Dubstep and Drum n Bass tunes… as always Resident Host, and DJ…. NatasK will be bringing a mixed bag of favorites to keep the Dance floor Smashing! There will be an opening set from GHOST ALIVE, playing a unique House/Electro Set…. Get ready for ELECTRONIC SHOWCASE….. Erie’s Longest Running EDM Monthly!!
Spinas….
NatasK- www.814basscrew.com Dub/Trap/DnB Electro music
Risky Biz- VINYL SET Dnb/dubstep
Ghost ALive- Special House set
21+ with ID NO COVER.. 1013 State St. Erie PA the crooked i
Up Coming Dates… March 6th Akuma, OH Electro/trap/dubstep
With the End of 2013 closing, we wanted to make sure and Highlight some of the absolute Heat on the calendar even though its starting to get really cold outside! BASSBLOG sent field reporter Jason “Iggy” Imig out to retrieve some more upclose looks at MC’s in the Regional Hip Hop scene. With A huge show coming up Dec 19th at The Crooked I Erie PA put on by 2189 and BENCHERS UNION, and a brand New Mixtape about to set it off, we wanted to find out what exactly makes Pittsburgh MC, Jon Quest tick. BOOM!
Most MC’s these days are one dimensional…they find their niche and stay there. The story weaver, the battler, the metaphorical cat but few and far between do you find one who encompasses all these in one physical form. Jon Quest is one of those dudes. Having come up through the historic Shadow Lounge era of Pittsburgh hip hop, Jon earned his chops getting involved in their Rhyme Cal series of events. As one half of the Varsity Squad duo, with his homey Beedie, Jon has been able to branch out of the 412 area and start to build a solid fan base of his own.
Currently Jon is working on his third mixtape in his Seasons series, appropriately titled Season 3. Make sure to catch Mr.Quest when he comes to the Crooked I December 19th with Copywrite, Mic Excel& Short Moscato, and Erie’s own Ill Noyz!
Photo: Dan Mason. Currently Jon is working on his third mixtape in his Seasons series, appropriately titled Season 3. Make sure to catch Mr.Quest when he comes to the Crooked I December 19th with Copywrite, Mic Excel& Short Moscato, and Erie’s own Ill Noyz!
You are in the beginning stages of working on Season 3 of your series of mixtape. Are there any producers or MCs you are reaching out to that haven’t been on your past releases?
I wish I could answer this right now but as you stated yourself, I’m in the beginning stages of working on it so it can really go in any direction. I will tell you that I will bring back some of the crew that I did work with as far as producers and I’m going to try to reach out to some new artists for features and producer work! It’s still up in the air right now. I have some new jams on deck that aren’t 100% finished or just haven’t been the right time to release it yet. It might even be a whole new JQ…just never know. Stay tuned! There are going to be surprises i can promise you that!
You have been coming up to Erie pretty steadily since Varsity Squad came up to 2189. How have you seen it change since then and what is it that makes you excited to play here?
Before I came up to Erie, I always thought to myself “man I would never go Erie…what’s even up there?” but now Erie is like my 2nd home. The energy and love that I receive as a solo artist, or group, is incredible. It’s not always like that here in Pittsburgh, I’ll be honest. Erie is a special event every time if its 100 or 10 people in the crowd for the show
You were/are apart of the whole RhymeCal events. Do you feel that has had an impact on your MCing and if you could explain to people reading this how rhyme cal differs from your typical rap battle ..
Rhyme cal has definitely helped shape how I rhyme. It forces you to use your imagination and get out of the box which is what I like to do anyway so rhyme cal was just that advanced course to the school of emceeing for me. For the people reading this – RhymeCal is a freestyle competition with several categories. Although you will have battling one on one at some point in the game but you’ll also run into crowd topics, or may even have to battle a fictional character in 45 seconds to an instrumental. Best emcee gets the grand prize.
What other music do you dig besides hip hop? Who have you been listening too lately?
I try to listen to everything brother – If you live in a box you’ll produce that box type music. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of TDE, Infected Mushroom, 90s hip hop golden era just to get my mind right to create Season 3 the way I want to create it. It’s really all over the place when it comes to listening to music.
You def have an affinity for video games…favorite system and what games have you been spending time on?
I’m Sony all day! I recently started playing “The Last of Us” again. I beat it in 3 days…tweak mode haha. I should’ve taken my time so that’s why I’m giving it a second spin. I copped the PS4 but Call of Duty Ghosts is the only game I have for it and just like any other COD game…it gets old quick.
Congratulations on your newest addition to your fam. I know you take being a father very seriously. How does being a dad/husband impact you doing your thing musically?
The thing about being a family man and doing other things that can consume your time is all about finding the balance. It’s hard to do but somehow I manage. Every once in awhile I will let life consume me and put music on the back burner and end up getting writers block for however long it may be BUT at the end of the day family is more important than music. Music is just a stress reliever for me and something that I love. When that day comes that I can take care of my family from doing music as a career well then…my story will change but for now it is what it is.
DEC 5th The 814 Bass Crew is Back at it with the Final Installment of CROOKEDBASS for the 2013 calendar year, and embarking on a mile stone as the longest running EDM event in Western PA, specifically ERIE Pennsylvania. With a Massive amount of grassroots support, furious BASSsounds that span the entire realm of Drum and Bass music, come see what all the noise is about! With NatasKand Executive Order reaching International crowds through a high traffic Stream on Bassblog TV, as well as the FM dial on 90.5 FM. Get there Early, and Stay there Late as Each set is filled with Dance floor excitement!!! BOOM
Tonight!!!! 10-2 AM Est. Live from @ CROOKED I ERIE PA…… Some of the top Electronic music, being spun By some of North Eastern USA’s Top Selectors. Tonight we feature TENOVA residing from Pittsburgh PA. With a variety of House and Electro Sounds, Tenova knows how to properly Throttle a dance floor and construct masterful sets that take you on a complete voyage. Sharing Bills with Some of the biggest names in the world, Tenova Is here to Throttle the sound! ALSO….. NATASK of the 814 BASSCrew, laying down some of the Deepest darkest Dubstep, Hip Hop, Grime and Trap sounds!! Opening sets from Matter and Ghost Alive.
***** BROACASTING LIVE***** on Ustream…. via The website, BASS BLOG TV.
TONIGHT!!!! LIVE Erie PA @ The Crooked I 1013 State Street. Starting at 9pm……
Hosted by Natask of the 814 BASS CREW!!!! Dropping that OG Bass, Trap, DUb Hip Hop flavor!!
Blue Soul: MUSIC, WORDS, & ART – With Blue Soul, Dan Head brings together a community of artists to showcase their talents in this flowing project of performers, entertainers, musicians, lyricists, poets, and visual artists. For this show, A collaboration of smooth musicians such as Dan Head,LaMorvielle Campbell, andChris Head will be accompanied by some of Eries illestMC’s: Jonny Evans, Tony Facchiano, Profound Produce, Charles Brown.
HoneyBee: The prolific singer that has been rocking stages in Erie with us since the jump will be breaking it down.
Dj Salt: The mastermind behind Hot Mess Productions be constructing live beats on the spot and off the top.
There will be copies of “Fruits of our Labor” and Profound Produce t-shirts on deck. The first 200 people in the door will receive free gift! Underground Hype and The Box truly appreciates everyone who has supported our efforts and this album truly represents what we have become.
As the summer starts to near its end, and the fall air begins to creep into the evenings we felt we needed to tell you about some of the events that will surely keep the Temperatures Rising! September brings a dynamic collaboration between two perspective crews from Western PA. The 814 BASS Crew and the Re5et Crew. Both of these crews come from different sides of the EDM perspective as the 814 BASS CREW features a variety of Dubstep, Trap and Drum and Bass while The RE5ET Crew showcases a variety of House sounds catering to the mood and vibes of the crowds they play for.
September also Unites NatasK and Erie MC, Profound PRODUCE for his latest CDfruitsof our Labor”…. which displays PROFOUNDS word smith-ing and vocal arrangements, telling his story and grind.
Sept. 5th CROOKED BASS featuring TENOVA. Billed at one of the Premiere EDM monthly events in the North Eastern part of the US, showcasing the world top talent LIVE from the CROOKED I. 1013 State Street ERIE PA. and also LIVE via The Bass Blog…. BASS BLOG TV. on USTREAM.
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tenova is a rising force in the East Coast House music circuit. Having the experience of a traditionally trained musician and growing up in Pittsburgh’s underground dance culture, DJ’ing came naturally to this young artist. Tenova has been quick to rise among the ranks of local DJs in his hometown, garnering an impressive list of bookings and a significant following on social media. The young artist credits his relentless work in both the DJ booth and studio as keys to the progress he has experienced so far.
Tenova takes an intuitive view of his role as a DJ, musician, and by his own standards, as a performer. Although passionate about Progressive electronic music, Tenova is well versed as a DJ within alternative sub genres of House music, and he uses his extensive collection to bring about a proper vibe to any dance floor that is put in front of him. Through his tenacious work ethic and with a creatively positive attitude, Tenova has received bookings that are sure to catch the eye of any electronic music event promoter. These bookings have included the opportunity to share the stage with industry leading names such as Bro Safari, Skism, Dieselboy, Buku, Divine Elements, Bachelors of Science, PLZ DNT STP and The Chaotic Good. In addition, Tenova also has been booked as the opening talent for a variety of world famous headlining acts, including Laidback Luke, The Bloody Beetroots, Kill The Noise, Brillz, GTA, Codes, 3LAU, Prok & Fitch, and HookNSling, to name a few.
Tenova has high aspirations for his future as both a DJ and as a producer, aiming to further his skills with each passing day and to continue to strive for nothing short of technical precision, boundless creativity, and reckless innovation, one track at a time.
Sept 7th NATASK Live at TILDEN Afterhours Pittsburgh PA. 2-330AM ELECTRO!!!!!
Each Month we strive to bring you fresh and dynamic sounds of DJ culture from all over the World, and this month we are not letting up on the throttle. We are bringing in 2 of Pittsburgh and Western PAs, OG top selectors to join us here at the Bass crew for another night of High intensity, all out dance floor rampage!! This month we will have a variety of sounds encompassing all your favorite EDM music, touching on House..Tech Funk, Ghetto Tech, Trap, and Future Bass Music. Last month the dance floor was on fire… lets ramp up the vibes for JULY as the Summer is getting HOT!!!!
Spinnas for the Night
SEAN KRAMER – Pittsburgh Pa
ETCH- Pittsburgh Pa
NatasK- 8BC
Matter-8BC
Ghost Alive-8BC
NatasK 