Big Whoop February 27, 2008

WILLIAMSBURG, February 27 -- GlassLands Gallery hosts "Big Whoop," a night of indie and dance entertainment, DIY style. This event is a transgenerational celebration remixing the old and new influences of the current Williamsburg scene, particularly indie rock and punk oriented music, both organic and electronic.
Headlining is Chris Frantz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club fame, in a rare guest DJ appearance. His son, Kid Ginseng, will perform live Electro Punk music from his recently released LP "Gift To Connect" on the KraftJerkz label. Ginseng's big, grinding sound is influenced by 80's electro and the DIY electro scene in Den Haag, Holland.
Also on the decks will be Mike Dextro of Diesel and Raw and IHEARTCOMIX's Lauren Flax. Dextro recently remixed the The Junkies and Ian Brown of the Stone Roses. He also interviews Artists and Promoters for the DIY music and DJ culture blog Fakebeat, a joint effort with Alexander Bassett and Protman out of Chicago. Lauren Flax is a Producer and an internationally-touring DJ. She has peformed with DJ Heather, Disco D, Carl Craig, Green Velvet, Derrek May, Boy George, Miss Kitten, Moby, Adult., Spank Rock, DJ Funk, Scissor Sisters, Flosstradamus, Santo Gold, Dayhota, Justice, Klaxons, Grand Master Flash, Basement Jaxx, DJ Mehdi, among others.
The GlassLands Gallery is an experiential arts space and music venue founded by musician Rolyn Hu and Artist Brooke Baxter in May 2006. Two rooms house collaborative art instillations which anyone can contribute to, and markers and paint are provided. Numerous legendary and rising talents have performed at the GlassLands, including the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Thurston Moore, James Chance, members of TV on the Radio, Dragons of Zynth, Earl Greyhound, Awesome Color and Dan Deacon.
Admission is $8 and open to the public, 21 and up. Doors open at 9pm.

Official Website: http://going.com/bigwhoop