The Crystal Method June 8, 2009

THE CRYSTAL METHOD **LIVE**

Join us at the House of Blues for what will be a truly spectacular event...
.,.The first LIVE show by The Crystal Method in Chicago in over 10 YEARS!

We're not talking a DJ set... We're talking a full-on live productionwith live performance gear, booming concert sound, and mind-bendinglights and visuals.
Those of you that saw that show at House of Blues in 1997 already know what we're talking about here...

What can one say about The Crystal Method?
Well, one can definitely say that they were one of the most influential crossover electronic music acts that help shape and define electronic music culture as it began to take its form here in US in the late '90's... Anyone who's ever heard their album "Vegas" can attest to that.

Well, let's think back to the latter half of 1997... That year, they were touring in support of their album "Vegas", and put on one of the most mind-blowing LIVE shows that people in Chicago had ever seen. The floor at the House of Blues shook hard that night, and people would talk about that performance for years to come...

Soon after, The Crystal Method had put out multiple albums, and released a few DJ mix compilations as well, but had not brought their LIVE show back to Chicago!!

Also with:
LA RIOTS
RJ Pickens & Tolgar

Purchase Tickets at:
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General Admission Tickets: $26
4 Pack of General Admission Tickets: $20

HOUSE OF BLUES
329 N. Dearborn
Chicago IL.

Doors 7:30p-2am
Proper attire required
17+

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THE CRYSTAL METHOD BIO:
The Crystal Method is a dance/electronic duo comprising Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, Crystal Method is the most recent stop in a string of projects that led them from their native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs at vocal house music), to the early-’90s L.A. rave scene. Drawn in by its youthful idealism, Jordan and Kirkland became absorbed by L.A.’s underground club culture and began knocking out tracks inspired by their experiences. On the strength of one of their demos, Crystal Method signed to Steve Melrose and Justin King’s City of Angels imprint in 1994, and their debut single, “Keep Hope Alive,” appeared soon after. The title was in reference to L.A.’s waning rave scene (burdened by constant police pressure and a string of random violent incidents) and became something of an anthem due to the endless barrage of remixes and alternate versions that appeared. The pair’s demand to be taken seriously as a band (as opposed to the enforced anonymity of most techno acts, and something of a new concept for American dance producers) extended to incessant live performances, and Crystal Method’s increasing popularity both in the clubs and among radio jocks led to a deal with Geffen affiliate Outpost Recordings in 1996. The group’s debut LP, Vegas — an unabashed party record bathed in acid, funk, rock, and big beat hip-hop — appeared in mid-1997 and sold very well. The follow-up Tweekend was released four years later, and the duo inaugurated a series of mix albums (Community Service) in 2002. Third album Legion of Boom followed in 2004.

The strength of their debut single Keep Hope Alive - now one of the most-remixed dance tracks - saw them signed to Outpost Recordings. Their debut album Vegas was released in 1997 and achieved significant mainstream success with its blend of electronic, rock and hip-hop influences. A re-working of Trip Like I Do featuring rock band Filter appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Spawn and achieved significant radio airplay.

Their second album, Tweekend, was released in 2001, and featured guest appearances from guitarist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and singer Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver). This was followed in 2002 by a mix CD entitled Community Service. Their third studio album, Legion of Boom, followed in 2004, and Community Service II was released in 2005.

The Crystal Method also wrote the score and produced the soundtrack for the film London. The soundtrack was released in late January of 2006, and the film is due out in February. And work has begun on a second movie score, “After” is its current title.
They had 4 songs on the “FIFA ‘98: Road To World Cup” Video Game: More, Now Is The Time, Keep Hope Alive and Busy Child. In 2002 The Crystal Method’s single “Name of the Game” was the theme song and featured in the credits of the hit video game called Splinter Cell. Also, the track “Born Too Slow” appeared in the demo and full version of the game “Need for Speed: Underground”. The PSX game Nitrous Oxide (N2O) features the Vegas album in its entirety as the soundtrack.

In 2008 they teamed up with Nike to release a compilation album, Drive, featuring a 45 minute seemless mix of some of their most famous songs and remixes to produce a set with a constant BPM aimed at long distance runners. Drive also features some new tracks.

The Crystal Method also wrote the theme tune to the Fox tv series Bones staring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and its become a big dance floor hit in the UK.

Their official homepage is http://www.thecrystalmethod.com/ and they’re blogging at http://www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod too.