Event Recap - 12th Planet & Felix Cartal @ The Graduate 1/28

EDM concerts on the central coast keep getting filthier and the 12th Planet & Felix Cartal show on Saturday was no exception. Ravers and Bass-heads of all sorts made their way out to The Graduate on Saturday to get their eardrums pummelled in this intense double-headliner event.

The opening set was handled by Audiobit, a local DJ/Producer that has gained a strong following on the central coast. Usually an opening set is a great opportunity to get the crowd warmed up, maybe even bring them to a simmer. This wasn't the case on Saturday. Audiobit brought out the big guns and the end result was a frenzy on the dance floor.

Next up, Felix Cartal brought on a heart thumping, bass pumping, cardiovascular workout inducing onslaught of progressive house music. Few times have I seen The Grad get that nutty for that long. Seriously. I consider myself an athletic individual but even I had to stop jumping around at one point. Long story short, SLO knows how to party.

..And what's better to wrap up an already crazy party than the one and only 12th Planet. This guy stepped things up a notch and at that's saying a lot when the volume was already at 11 (Get it? He turned things up to 12! HA!... no? Not even a chuckle? Whatever, I'm leaving it in). 12th Planet's dubstep/hard style/crowd surfing performance left none to question why he is a major player in the Dubstep scene.

I could go on but instead I'll let you see for yourself. If you want to see all of the videos from Saturday night head on over to the SLO BASS YouTube. Don't forget to "Like" SLO BASS on Facebook to show your support!

Event Recap - Crizzly @ The Graduate 1/21

Before we get started, answer the following questions: Are you legs sore? Are your ears ringing? Do you have random highlighter marks all over your body?

If you answered "Yes" to all of those questions then chances are you're still recovering from last night's bass thumping insanity that was the Crizzly concert at The Graduate. This concert raised the bar for shows on the central coast bringing a whole new level of lighting, sound, theme, and an excellent lineup to boot. San Luis Obispo EDM fans showed up in full force to make this sold out show one to remember. With opening sets by DJ Nique, Groovemunk, Philthy Rich, and Skywalker, there was plenty of hard-hitting, face melting, booty shaking bass to get the crowd riled up for Crizzly's headlining set. It's almost too much to put into words so instead I'll let the videos do the talking!

Be sure to check out all of the videos from last night on the SLO BASS YouTube Channel show your support by "Liking"/Subscribing! Enjoy!

(More videos after the jump!)

Artist Spotlight - DevRun

The last but definitely not least in the lineup for tonight's monster bash is local DJ/producer DevRun. Despite being relatively new to the EDM scene, Devrun has already shared the stage with many big name artists including The Cataracs, HyperCrush, PeaceTreaty and Porter Robinson. His signature mashups feature progressive electro beats and basslines guaranteed to get crowds moving. With a residency at MO/TAV's monthly electro night, PULSE!, and a handful of shows on the way, DevRun is rapidly making a name for himself in SLO. Check out the tracks and mix below and come out tonight to get your shuffle on when DevRun opens for FIGURE and The Killabits!!

*Calvin Harris vs David Guetta - Promise Glasgow (DevRun Mashup)*


*Afrojack, Steve Aoki vs Luis Amani - No Beef on Acid (DevRun Mashup)*


*DevRun - The Saga Vol 1*


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Artist Spotlight - The Killabits

What does Canada have to offer aside from maple syrup, hockey, and a superior health care system? BASS and lots of it. The Killabits are only one example of the many DJ/producers coming out of our neighbor to the north, and they're coming with quite a bang. This duo from Toronto is made up of Sam KBz and Biz Davis who, after releasing numerous mixes on the interenet in 2010, signed with leading dubstep record label Play Me Records to release their first EP, titled 'Hard Feelings', back in April. Now they're teaming up with artists like Zeds Dead and taking the electronic scene by storm. Their gritty bass lines make The Killabits stand out in the scene while their music spans across the genre. Below are a few tracks that should help you get acquainted with them before their debut performance in SLO this Saturday at The Graduate, opening for Figure. Hide your babies, The Killabits are coming!!

*J. Majik - Love Is not A Game (The Killabits Dubstep Remix)*


*Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Noisia Remix) (The Killabits Moombahcore Edit)*


*Figure - The Werewolf (The Killabits Remix)*

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*Zeds Dead & The Killabits - Bassmentality*

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Artist Spotlight - FIGURE!!!

Today I'm starting an official countdown to what is going to be one of the craziest shows to come to SLO this fall. That's right, I'm talking (well, typing) about Figure @ The Graduate this Saturday! If you haven't heard of Figure then it's about time you start paying attention. Here's what Beatport says about him:

“Scoring positions in Beatport’s top ten charts may have gotten him recognition, but a fantastic amount of praise has been raining down on him lately as some of the leading artists in electronic music have valued his live performance skills as some of the best in the business. It’s those kind of endorsements that load up Figure’s tour calendar...” – Beatportal.com

Lucky for us, we have a chance to see him Saturday night!! Featuring tracks from his new album, Monsters of Drumstep Vol. 2, this Halloween/costume party/explosion is one show you won't want to miss! And if all of that isn't enough to catch your attention, Figure has been giving away FREE tracks left and right! Click "Read more" for a few songs along with a video to give you an idea of what to expect! Buy Tickets to HighBird & HLGN Presents FIGURE @ The Graduate 10/22 Event Page on Facebook Like Figure on Facebook

WEEKLY EVENTS 10/9 - 10/15

This Saturday, INTO THE AM is bringing another great show to The Graduate. Coming at you all the way from New York, Designer Drugs throws down hardcore, in-your-face electro that they refer to as 'grindhouse'. I've had the opportunity to see this duo turn multiple crowds into absolute frenzies. If you have a long week of work or school ahead of you, come out to the show to burn off all of that pent up energy.

Buy your tickets online HERE.

This week we don't have a lot of events coming through the central coast, but don't be disappointed, this is the calm before one hell of a storm. A storm so big that I set up another page just to hold all of the events! It's still in the works but I should have it up in a day or so so stick around!

Oh yeah, FREE MUSIC!!

Hearts Revolution - Switchblade (Designer Drugs Remix)

Hussle Club - Night Society (Designer Drugs Remix)

The Death Set - Comin to get us (Designer Drugs Remix)

Get more of Designer Drugs music on Soundcloud
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AC SLATER @ The Graduate TONIGHT!!! 10/8

Tonight we've got a great show to look forward to! INTO THE AM is back and this time it's AC SLATER that will be shaking the walls at The Graduate. The last few shows were a lot of fun so if you're still trying to figure out what to do tonight, get your friends together and come get your drink/dance on! Tickets are gonna be $15 at the door and there's always great drink specials. Below I've got a download of AC Slater's Triple J Mixup. Rock out to the mix now and come out later to party with AC Slater in person!!!

AC Slater Triple J Mixup Exclusives 2011 - Week 4 by acslater

WEEKLY EVENTS 10/2 - 10/8

This is a big week for shows in SLO Town so clear your schedule and get ready for some heavy BASS!!

Tuesday, October 4th - PULSE! @ Mother's Tavern

This is gonna be round 3 for MO/TAV's new monthly dose of heavy hitting music. This time around they're promising "BIGGER SOUND!" and a whole new light display. With Audiobit headlining it's definitely going to be a bone shaking night!

Mother's Tavern Event Page

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Wednesday, October 5th - TIESTO @ Avila Beach Golf Resort

Ranked as the "World's No.1 DJ" 3 years in a row, and a leader in the EDM scene for many years prior, Tiësto is more than prepared to blow the doors off of the venue on Wednesday night (so it's a good thing the show is outside!). With an opening set by Porter Robinson, 3,000 fans in attendance, and an after party at Cielo Cantina, this concert is going to be one for the record books! Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

Collective Effort Events

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Saturday, October 8th - AC SLATER @ The Graduate

Bringing you another installment of their Saturday night concert series, INTO THE AM is back and this time it's AC Slater that will be shaking the walls at The Graduate. These shows are going to be coming at you every week so 'Like' SLO BASS to get a jump on the upcoming shows!