live music
kr3ture
Hailing from the hills of Santa Cruz, CA, KR3TURE is a pioneer of modern live/electronic fusion. As an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer, KR3TURE's music seamlessly blends genres, from ambient and downtempo to glitch and heavy bass, creating a sonic tapestry that defies categorization. His unquenchable passion for pushing the boundaries of music has garnered him a dedicated following, drawn to his ability to create transcendent and powerfully emotional experiences.
On stage, KR3TURE uses improvisation to redefine the possibilities of live electronic music. Each performance is a one-of-a-kind exploration of his own original compositions, deftly weaving a symphony that resonates with the energy of the moment. KR3TURE thrives on spontaneity, using guitar and saxophone to fuel the dancefloor in real-time to channel raw emotions into his music. The connection between artist and audience is palpable, as KR3TURE's performances are a shared experience that transcends the confines of the stage.
lillian frances
Lillian Frances is a self-produced indie pop artist based out of Sacramento, CA. She is a sonic collager of sorts - weaving together organic and synthetic sounds to create captivating sonic landscapes. While crafting her music, Frances isn’t bothered by genre, or motivated to create in a particular style. One minute she leads you through a poppy, textured dream-land, the next you tumble into sparse, trappy beats as Lillian glides effortlessly between English and Spanish.
Her unique alt-pop style has been compared to Lorde, Sylvan Esso, and Billie Eilish. Her music has been featured by NPR, Indie Shuffle, and Pop Matters. Past festivals include the Oregon Country Fair, Stilldream, Feather River Flowdown, Whole Earth Festival, and the Davis Music Festival; notable performances include opening for Sylvan Esso, and playing alongside Shakey Graves, Sage the Gemini, and Lexy Panterra.
STREETLIGHT BOOPS
A happens-dance encounter at the Ballard Market sparked a serendipitous collaboration that only two extreme extroverts could have achieved. Introducing… Streetlight Boops!
Stephanie Yamamoto has been performing for most of her life in the Japanese taiko drum community, and has been partner dancing for nearly 15 years. She fell in love with performing live music for dancers in 2018, and has since added vocal looping to her repertoire under the name Loops & Boops. With her unique covers and parodies, she aims to make you smile, melt, laugh, facepalm, and get blissfully lost on the dance floor.
Jon Andrew Franklin has been songwriting and street performing violin for over 15 years, mostly with his award-winning, Emmy-Nominated band Streetlight Cadence, but recently as a solo looping sensation well known to anyone who frequents the Ballard Farmers Market. From sidewalks to stages around the world, Jon has captivated audiences with his moving story and soul-stirring sound.
With Jon's storytelling magic and Stephanie's roots in rhythm and dance, their powers combine to weave a live experience that is sure to… throw you for a loop.
Deep within a sprawling, neon-tinged forest where the line between the organic and the synthetic blurs, two enigmatic figures emerged from the shadows: T3CHNOBEAR, a sleek, chrome-coated grizzly, was known for his unparalleled skills in manipulating electronic frequencies. CYB3RCUB, a rugged kodiak with a deep connection to the natural world, melded futuristic soundscapes with a profound love for the sounds of the forest. Their paths crossed one fateful night under a canopy of bioluminescent trees, where the hum of technology and the rustle of leaves intertwined.
Their collaboration birthed a unique soundscape blending symphonic electronica with ambient forest noises, creating an otherworldly experience that resonates with both the digital and natural worlds. They quickly enchanted the forest creatures, with performances held in hidden groves aglow with phosphorescent light. Their music invites listeners on a journey through a sonic wilderness where every beat mirrors the heartbeat of the woods.