spin cycle presents

Spin Cycle Presents is a Los Angeles-based event promotion company founded by Keith Erickson in 2009. Keith created Spin Cycle out of a need for like-minded folks to perform, network, socialize and grow into the vibrant community it is today.

The Spin Cycle @ TRiP series is a monthly eclectic musical showcase featuring popular bands and up and coming live acts looking for exposure, adding a much-desired Northeast improvisational flavor to the West Side of LA. These shows have quickly built a loyal following and become a central hub for Los Angeles' growing jamband and experimental music community

In addition to this popular music series, Spin Cycle has been involved in other high profile events around the LA area, including everal sold out "Cosmik Playground" superjam concerts (featuring members of Umphrey's McGee, Frank Zappa, String Cheese Incident and Digital Tape Machine), Soulshine Daydream Wellness Festival, Shaky Feelin's seminal Album Release Party at the historic Crest Theatre, Mission 24 (a 24-hour underground music festival), the Shakedown Music Series at the Basement Tavern and the live TV broadcast series Birds of a Feather @ Kulaks Woodshed.

 

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Psychedelic Jams Light Up TRiP Santa Monica

Lights were flashing and the juke box was turned up for a bright night of psychedelic jams and rock ’n roll bands. Picture the TRiP Santa Monica, local West-LA venue with a crowded room full of concert goers ready to dance and experience a little slice of westside world peace. The event was Thursday night jams brought to the community by Spin Cycle Presents. On the bill for the evening, were bands The Ashtones, Blooming Fire, and Vimanas.

Ashton Slater - The Ashtones

The Ashtones kicked off the party with a funk heavy ensemble of musicians providing guitar, bass, percussions, drums, and a distinct sounding of harmonica interludes. There’s really something revving here as they oscillate between original songs, jams, and a rendition of “New Speedway Boogie”. Behind the band, we see a pinned up background of white sheets. Atop it are looped rainbow feedback visuals like something you’d see on the television test signal of a 1960’s Twiggy and Andy Warhol photoshoot. These visual stylings were provided by Anthony Diaz of Moire Bender.

Sierra Madre & Dryden Van Cleave - Blooming Fire

Next up on the bill is longtime friends of mine, Blooming Fire. As a politically charged, sustainable-water-bottle wielding, and nature-loving group with poignant lyrics and danceable magnetic music, Blooming Fire provides a soundscape of letting go via freedom and self- expression. Through Fire’s set and by speaking with Spin Cycle Presents head honcho, Keith Erickson, I realize the relatability and cohesion prevalent in the SCP scene. Keith calls me down to Santa Monica to come write a review for Psychedelic Thursdays at TRiP, and it ends up being for a band I know from my days living in Venice Beach 4 years ago.

Adding to this sense of strangers-stopping-strangers just to shake their hand, I run into a good number of friends I hadn’t seen in years. It’s telling when a night out on the town can bring such brightly-lit people together to share in experience. Moments later, I speak with the percussionist of tonight’s first band, The Ashtones, and secure the potential that he can play drums on my upcoming album for my own group, Kendra & the Bunnies.

Vimanas

Thirdly, the audience jets into a smooth landing of upbeat rock with Vimanas. The Inland Empire group has a welcoming and unique sound, reminiscent of jam-classic Phish. With a cool presentation of guitar solos and a well-rehearsed musical catalog, Vimanas persuades the crowd to keep jiving. A truly engaging set of music reflected by an outstanding night of local talent.

An event to note is Spin Cycle Present’s upcoming 11th anniversary on Saturday, April 18, 2020. To celebrate their journey as a music and event entity in the Southern California region, SCP will be bringing together their second annual round of all-star groups to play their 11th anniversary event. To form the all-star group, the best musicians in the SoCal area are to be nominated.

The nominees will undergo a voting process in which the public will decide who makes it to the next round. Nominations are now live at this link [http://bit.ly/ nominations_scp_allstarcelebration2020]. Additionally, more information on Spin Cycle Presents and Allstar Band Nominations, can be found on their website [https:// www.spincyclepresents.com]

By Kendra Muecke

https://kendraelisabethmuecke.com

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