Dub Bonanza Block Party is a celebration of dub music created to showcase the new sound system built by Patrick Kascak of Black Mountain Sound. John Harper, A.K.A. JiiG, is behind the event, and says, “I love the culture behind building stacks of speakers, do-it-yourself projects, and car audio. Dub music is a huge global culmination of everything sound system culture. So I really wanted to do this two-night event with the hopes of this becoming a staple in Athens to celebrate dub music, sound system culture and the people in our region.” Day one of the event is at Ciné, with the show starting at 9 p.m. The lineup includes DJ Vision, JiiG, drewdrew, Salty and Prophet. Day two is at Live Wire Athens, with performances beginning outside at 2 p.m. and including JiiG, DJ London, Farin, DJ Peaks, Dubeducation, SHΛKTi SOUND, Salty and Prophet. Inside performances begin at 4 p.m. and include DJ Nate, Jakey2Decks, Thump & Hustle, Dub Moves, SHΛKTi SOUND, Prophet, Salty and JiiG. Artist Dough.Jo will be working the projectors both days to provide ethereal visuals, and Saturday will also feature vendors, live painting and food trucks.
WHO: Dub Bonanza Block Party
WHEN: August 15–16
WHERE: Locations vary
HOW MUCH: $10 each night
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