Eliquate

Thursday, March 8th- The Catalyst Club (Santa Cruz, Ca) w/ boostive & Planet Booty

2012-02-23T19:41:00.000-08:00

Thursday, March 8th- The Catalyst Club (Santa Cruz, Ca)

w/ boostive & Planet Booty

Euphoric Styles presents...
...In association with Thieves Clothing.

Eliquate (hiphop/avant-garde, Santa Cruz)
www.eliquate.com

boostive (dub-hop, Santa Cruz)
www.facebook.com/boostive

Planet Booty (electro-funk, San Francisco)
www.planetbooy.org

This will be Eliquate's SXSW sendoff show. They will be hopping in the bus the following day and heading out to Austin, TX. Help us see them off in style. They will be joined on stage by another local act, boostive. boostive (never capitalized) is a fresh new band in the dub community. Mixing trippy licks with an extremely strong live performance, boostive will keep you moving. Planet Booty will be bringing the party. This electro-funk mega act from SF will make sure the night starts off with the booty shaking. This is going to be one hell of a party. Get your tickets early.

Thieves Clothing
www.thievesco.com

The Catalyst Club
March 8th
830pm
16+
$7 presale/ $10 door

If you haven't like Euphoric Styles on Facebook, click here!!
http://www.facebook.com/EuphoricStylesLLC

Find your high...
www.euphoricstyles.com

Tuesday, March 6th- Streetlight Records (Santa Cruz, Ca) Eliquate will be playing an in-store performance at Streetlight Records

2012-02-23T19:33:00.000-08:00

Eliquate will playing a in-store set at Streetlight Records.

Tuesday, March 6th.
4pm
Free

This will be promotion for Eliquate's SXSW send off show on March 8th at the Catalyst with boostive and Planet Booty.

(Facebook Event)

They will also be promoting their album "Arch Rhythm" (2010) and their brand new EP "Who the F**k is Eliquate?"

Milk Party "Good Times" Music Video Shoot

2012-02-13T23:10:00.000-08:00

We, by we the greater organization that is Eliquate, would like to thank you, by you I mean the “Good Times” crew, for all your efforts. Because of you, our dreams of filming a second music video have come to fruition. A big, Big thanks is due to Philips Shum for his excellent direction and cinematography, and just a really rad guy to work with, Donald Rossini for allowing us access to the amazing property that enabled the shoot to run so smoothly, Euphoric Styles for their generous contributions to the project, and all the soggy and enthusiastic extras that had to digest our creative process. We were able to shoot the video in six and a half hours thanks to the concerted efforts of a dedicated many. The video is now in the process of being edited and we are excited to see how it will turn out. Stay tuned for more

Eliquate and Lyrics Born at Moe's Alley. Feb. 17!!!

2012-01-24T12:08:00.000-08:00

FACEBOOK EVENT

Lyrics Born

Music Video

Amongst the dusty records of UC Davis’ KDVS college radio station, Tom Shimura, who currently makes records as Lyrics Born, found too much to love. Sandwiched between gatefold LPs, 12-inch singles, dub versions and white-labels was a reservoir of inspiration that he would draw on for the following decades. That was then. This is now. Since his college days, Bay Area-native Lyrics Born’s raw, authentic talent has been polished to a gleaming beacon of originality in a time when it’s needed most, and it’s release marks a new era of label relations. “The old model is dead, you cant just put it out and expect people to get it”, explains LB, and the statement could easily be applied to his sound or his approach to marketing the finished product.

Lyrics Born has gone about the creation of his latest effort, As U Were, in a less-than-conventional manner. One defining characteristic of his sound thus far has been that it can be described as unequivocally fun, and this remains true of As U Were. However, LB does routinely peel back the gregarious exterior to reveal a contemplative everyman, and it’s times like this that his true artistry is apparent. “It’s at the point in my career where I’ve been through a lot, fun and not so fun. I think I’m dealing with a lot issues that are more mature than the last few albums, from abandonment to betrayal to incredible joy”. He voices these sentiments prominently on the lead single “Lies x 3”, a driving, heartfelt plead for truth.

While touching on newer subjects, he also reached out to artists that he felt removed himself from his comfort zone. “The new record is more synth-oriented. I made an effort to work with younger artists: Trackademicks, Francis and The Lights, and Sam Sparro, namely”. The bay-swagger is in full effect on “Funky Hit Records”, and while the new guests add a new dimension to the sound, Tom Shimura isn’t one to lose sight of his roots. Gift of Gab drops a requisite, thought-provoking verse on the critical “Pills” and the classic Latyrx tag-team makes it look way too easy on “Pushed Aside, Pulled Apart”, one of the album’s standout cuts. As U Were may well be LB’s greatest achievement, but it’s been a long time coming.

Lyrics Born had been a music obsessive since his youth, and in 1993 freestyles among a group of UC Davis classmates that occupied the same cramped radio quarters began to find their way onto paper, and suddenly LB had written “Send Them”. It became the first single on the newly minted Solesides Records, a collaborative venture between himself and his accomplices who would later go on to be known internationally as Blackalicious (comprised of MC Gift of Gab and producer Chief Xcel), DJ Shadow and Lateef The Truthspeaker, an East Oakland rapper with whom he found a shared affinity for the rapid-fire lyrical volleys that would define the next step. As Latyrx (a combination of their working names) the two MCs released The Album, in 1997. The LP would go on to become a certified classic, selling 100,000 copies, yet would prove to be the tip of an even larger iceberg.

Solesides was re-imagined as Quannum Projects in 1999. As co-owner, LB used Quannum as a conduit through which he delivered his most realized project to date, 2003’s Later That Day. The album yielded his biggest commercial success to date, “Callin’ Out”, which charted nationally and was featured in several major motion pictures, EA Sports games as well as a Diet Coke spot featuring Adrian Brody. The remix LP, Same !@#$ Different Day was released shortly after, showcasing the talents of his closest associates and as well as new material. Meanwhile, Lyrics Born began to explore different means of engaging listeners. He kept fans abreast of his work by peppering the internet with The Lyrics Born Variety Show mixtape series which he released himself through his website. The mixtapes, as well as ceaseless touring and the creation of his own internet media outlets Lyrics Born TV and LBFM, were elements of a new formula.

Since the release of Later That Day, Lyrics Born has averaged over 150 shows a year, and his explosive live energy was captured on the disc Overnite Encore, a compilation of live performances with live musicians from the Australian leg of his 2006 world tour. He followed up in 2008 with Everywhere At Once, a varied studio disk that signaled a departure from the sample-based pieces he had become known for, supplementing the sound with a full band and a healthy dose of synthesizers. Hence, he has arrived at well-rounded sound that is classic and yet futuristic. Tom Shimura hasn’t forgotten how he got here, but he’s never been afraid to look to the future, either.

Eliquate

Live HipHop from Santa Cruz, CA. Coming off of the release of their new EP, "Who the fuck is Eliquate?"

You don't want to miss this one!

Advance Tickets:
Tickets

8pm, $15 advance/$20 door

Eliquate and Planet Booty

2012-01-18T23:13:00.000-08:00

Attention all you booty shaking enthusiasts...

Eliquate and Planet Booty will be joining forces for a dance party mayhem at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco. Friday, Feb. 10th, 21+

Superhero mad man rapper, El Gun Legro from San Diego will be starting the night.

El Gun Legro

Eliquate.

Eliquate Live

Planet Booty, with their legendary performance, will close the night off.

Planet Booty Facebook

Booty Vision

If you are not able to be in the San Francisco area for this show, they will be playing next weekend (Saturday. 28th) in Santa Cruz!!! It will be at Cloud's Downtown and will be FREE!!! Come get Clouded and shake that booty.

Planet Booty - Santa Cruz

Tickets on sale now!
Red Devil Lounge Tickets

On The Radio- KZSC radio time 1/7/2012

2012-01-13T15:35:00.000-08:00

On the radio again. Eliquate stopped by the KZSC studio for an hour. Just in case you missed it, here's the interview parts of our time in the studio.

KZSC Full Interview 1/7/2012 by Eliquate

Jesús and the Rabbis Birthday Show w/ Eliquate and God's Gravy

2011-12-27T21:05:00.000-08:00

Jesús and the Rabbis Birthday Show w/ Eliquate and God's Gravy
Friday, January 13, 2012
w/ Jesus and the Rabbis & God's Gravy

Jesus and the Rabbis

God's Gravy

(5$)(21+)(8:00pm)

Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

Jesús and the Rabbis, Eliquate, and God's Gravy will be performing at the Rockit Room on Jan 13th to celebrate the birthdays of Jesús and our good friend, Ryan Brown. Ryan will being doing stand up comedy at 7:45pm so get there early so you don't miss the hilarity. All the music will start 8pm and will go til 11pm. The door cover is $5 and it's also a 21+ show (Sorry Kids). Come on out and Celebrate!!!

(Facebook)

Eliquate's "Who the F**K is Eliquate?" EP Release Party

2011-12-21T19:48:00.000-08:00

An extremely fun night of live hiphop at Santa Cruz's favorite, The Blue Lagoon.

Eliquate (live hiphop from Santa Cruz)
www.eliquate.com

boostive (live dub-hop from Santa Cruz)
http://euphoricstyles.com/#!/artists/boostive

Dynamic Truth (live hiphop from Oakland)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/dynamic-truth/113246852028730?ref=ts&sk=wall

The Brothers Amor (hiphop from Oakland) will be hosting the whole night!
http://brothersamor.com/

Live Painting by The Made Fresh Collective
http://madefreshcrew.wordpress.com/

Special Guests all night.
Eliquate will be releasing their new EP, "Who the F**K is Eliquate?"
AS WELL AS...
Eliquate and Made Fresh Collective will be launching their new fashion line.
Jan. 14th - $5 - 9pm - 21+

www.euphoricstyles.com

Eliquate at The Catalyst's NYE Party w/ Gina Rene!!

2011-12-18T13:25:00.000-08:00

Come bring in 2012 with the boys from Eliquate!!

We will be partaking in the Catalyst's New Year's Party in the Atrium.

Gina Rene w/ Special Guest will be starting the night off.
DJ CJ-One will be closing out the night.

Free
21+

If your going to be wandering Pacific Ave. for NYE, stop by and have a drink with the boys. It will be quite the time.

FACEBOOK EVENT

Eliquate:

Gina Rene:

Milk Party - Good Times Music Video

2011-11-23T10:48:00.002-08:00

Friends, Fans and Family.
We are going to have to postpone the milk party video shoot. The date has not been rescheduled yet.
We are extremely sorry about this.
We are doing this for a few reasons.

1. It is 77% chance it is going to rain on the 22nd.

Being that we need the rain we are only kinda bummed. We are rescheduling the shoot to a later date that has yet to be decided.
We hope you understand and sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused.
but we promise this video is going to be a lot of fun. -Eliquate

So we know some of you took part in our Zombie Music Video and how big of a success it was. We can't be anymore thankful for everyone who did take part. Thank you. We are also beyond excited for our next music video project...The Milk Party.

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PART
email eliquatemilkparty@gmail.com
do not post your rsvp on our wall.
thank you.

*Weather Permitting - if the rain comes, we will be forced to reschedule, again*

Eliquate “Good Times” Music Video Shoot

Euphoric Styles and Eliquate are teaming up to create the music video for the song Good Times off of Eliquate’s first album Arch Rhythm.

We are looking for extras to partake in this wild event.

There will be two types of extras. It will depend on how much time you are able to invest. The first half of the day will consist of mainly the main charcters (Band) as they establish the story and shoot main shots. The second half of the day will be the main party, the party will have grown into a full blown barn burner. Eliquate will also be filming video of the song Good Times. This will take place on site in a barn in the evening. All extras will be needed for the live show recording, for crowd size effect. So depending on what you can invest time wise then that will determine when we need you.

There will be 3 professional Cinematographers. This is the real deal. You will be told what to do, and you will do it. We want it fun, if people are having a blast that energy will jump into the film and make the video much better. We also want this to be done right and that means taking direction from people who know what they are doing. Have fun but please bring your A-Game.

The concept of the video is “Milk Party.” Basically, its going to be the craziest party you can think of where instead of alcohol, everyone is consuming milk. This will lead to an all out rocking Eliquate show, as well as people hurling milk up in High Definition Slow Motion. It will be beautiful. The party will start on the mellower side and progress at an alarming rate into a total ragefest.

The end of the video will be of slow motion puking involving milk. We need to know who will be willing to drink milk until they puke. The band will be puking as their respective characters as well. We also want a huge ending montage of people puking milk. The more the merrier.

We wouldn't be able to do what we do, without any of your help. We are so in debt to all the support that has been given over these past few years. Thank you. As we did state before, we are extremely excited about this project and hope you all will take part.

-Eliquate

What we need:
: Band and Main Characters (if you haven't been talked to directly by the band you will most likely just be coming on the second day for the party/show)

: Everyone else, you will be taking part in filming the raging party scenes as well as being the crowd for the live show

alcohol and pizza will most likely be provided to those that help
-Eliquate

Our Director:
Philips Shum

What we need:
There will be AM and PM shifts.
AM - main characters, a few for party shots
PM - high volume party extras, live show (everyone needed at this)

An RSVP:
with who you are, your age, what you will be able to do for the music video, will you be able to be there both days, your shirt size, are you lactose intolerant, any ideas you may have,

eliquatemilkparty@gmail.com

The 90's - Zombie Music Video

2011-11-23T10:06:00.000-08:00

It has always had a fantasy of directing a zombie film. I don’t know if it’s the replacement of all contemporary problems with the need to survive, or the a-moral killing of human beings that inspires me, but this weekend I was able to live out my dreams thanks to the help of some very capable undead. Eliquate has completed our first music video! We decided to do the video to the song off Arch Rhythm entitled, The Nineties, as homage to the time when music videos were relevant. I decided to go with a zombie theme as homage to thriller… obviously.

The goal was to shoot the entire video in one shot, and thanks to the efforts of some very dedicated people we were able to achieve our goal with mangled proficiency. We would like to personally thank Michael Daniel, founder of Ocean House Productions for doing an amazing job filming the project. And a big thanks to Chelsea Altman, Rachael Roehl, Jessa Delacey, and everyone else who contributed to makeup. And a Big BIG thanks to all our amazing zombies for your time and patience. Seriously, we saw you getting made up and you still scared the shit out of us. You have no idea what it means to have all of your support. And a big bIG BIG thanks to the Max house for being perfect location to shoot our feature.

Be sure and check out the video…

Eliquate is also planning our next music video project.

Euphoric Styles is producing a video for our song “Good Times.” The concept is that of a Milk Party, a raging party, where the party enabler, is milk. We need extras. Lots of extras. And this time you won’t need to play dead. We need you alive and kicking.

All the information you need is below in the links provided...

FACEBOOK

BLOG

Eliquate's Studio Time and Upcoming EP

2011-11-12T12:42:00.000-08:00

So we just found out, the awesome way, that Eliquate is in fact a studio band. for the first time all 5 guys sat down in a professional studio and banged out 5 original tracks with almost no complications... well except the whole being homeless 3 times, tour bus breaking down (RIP Carla), loosing members, gaining members, members loosing fingers, promoters being snake-ish, and James Durban refusing to acknowledge us even though we clearly beat him in the 2009 YMO's thing...

The important thing is that through all the trials and tribulations, we have completed our first works in a real studio. We would really like to thank Lina and Brodie at Indigital recording studio for all their hard work. Be sure to check them out in their new location on Fair. "Who the F@#$ is Eliquate" (the ep) is an attempt to truly capture that raw and real Eliquate sound we have been touring with for the last year and a half. It is a precursor to our up coming full length album "yet to be named" and features a preview song from that album "New Country." I personally have been listening to this e.p. on repeat trying to get sick of it and failing. honestly we are really excited about this and are extremely grateful we get to share it with you.

Stay tuned for more info, like release info and show dates...

Eliquate is in the process of recording a new EP at Indigital Studios. Here's a few shots from Day 3.

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Halloween Southern Californialistic Tour

2011-11-06T16:37:00.000-08:00

Do you know what hell is like?

The back seat of a 2005 Subaru Impreza. This last weekend Eliquate hit the road for yet another Southern California adventure. This time it was to commemorate goulishness, and general spookyness, as Halloween weekend was subject to Halloween being on a Monday. Despite Carla (or faithful steed) being out of commission, hopes were high as we loaded up 6 people and a five piece band’s equipment into one pickup truck and a Japanese rally car.

Our first show was at the prestigious Twelve and Highland live music venue, bar and grill.

We were told it was a costume party and, not wanting to feel out of place, hurried down to Good Will to pick out some last minute costumes. After much deliberation we decided on a spooky YMCA girls basketball team, and a penguin.

After a short warm up along Manhattan beach pier we were ready to suit up and get ready for the game. However, this was not the only game going on that night, the 2011 World Series Game 6 was on TV, and the patrons of the bar requested kindly that we not start our set until the game had finished. Naturally, we obliged. This only became problematic when the game went into extra innings and the closing DJs began showing up with all their equipment: headphones, and a laptop.

It was also a little awkward because we were part of an odd minority of people who had actually participated in the costume aspect of the costume party. When the game had finally and dramatically ended the boys took the stage like shiny athletes in tiny jerseys and rocked the roaring crowd of 3500 patrons. Or perhaps it was 3400 I couldn’t tell exactly. Never the less the show was a great success, the food was delicious, and The Situation costumes were on point.

The next night we were deep into downtown LA for a renegade set at Occupy LA, but due to lack of available parking we decided to go play on Hollywood Blvd for money instead.

We posted up in front of Michael Jackson’s star and performed for the legend himself.

Or, rather, the impostor himself. Either way it was an honor to perform in front of the King.

Almost as much of an honor as having our set drowned out by Jimmy Hendrix (this would have been upsetting had he not nailed it so hard.)

Dan, Our Bongo Player.

That night we set our sights on The Joint, a legendary reggae club in West Hollywood. The crowd had amassed in restless anticipation as Eliquate prepared to play their final night of this epic 2 day mega tour.

They were blessed by a surprise guest appearance from friend and emcee Homeless Ryan K. Who, although featured on their debut album, none of the other band members had met, except for Elliot.

Joining us on stage Homeless and Eliquate did what they do, and left the crowd without a dry eye in the room.

After that it was back to hell, as 4 of the 6 members had to be back the next day. So, with no sleep, and no regard for personal sanity the gang drove 5 hours in the dark to arrive back in Santa Cruz by 8 am. Ah, life on the road.

Eliquate at The Joint in West LA...FRIDAY 10/28/2011

2011-10-27T14:47:00.001-07:00

Eliquate got another Southern California Show added to their upcoming trip! The legendary West LA Reggae club, The Joint, has kindly opened their doors to let us take part in their Live Reggae Power Party, as the special guests of the night. This is part of their "Free Fridays" so no cover is needed.

The Joint

This Friday. 9/28.
10:30
Free
21+

It's Halloween Weekend so come out and have some fun with us in West LA. Costumes? I think so.

(Facebook)

Monday, October 24th, 2011: Eliquate in Indigital Studios

2011-10-25T11:45:00.000-07:00

Eliquate is in the process of recording a new EP at Indigital Studios. Here's a few shots from Day 3.

Party Rock Cypher (MC Wordplay Birthday Celebration) - Oct. 22nd

2011-10-12T17:13:00.000-07:00

We like birthdays. Birthdays are fun.
Eliquate will be headed to S.F. next Saturday, October 22nd, to take part in quite the birthday party. Our good friend MC Wordplay will be bringing his birthday celebration to Club Six for the Party Rock Cypher.

The night will also include...

Z-Man
Armani Cooper
The Midwest Coast
Priceless Da Roc
Wordup
Catalyst
Mandeep

with DJs Franky Fresh and J-Scrill

The night will be hosted by Esque Coast.

9:30pm
21+
$5 Guestlist until 10:30pm / $10 after
2 for 1 drink specials before 10:30pm

(FACEBOOK EVENT)

Updates to Eliquate.com

2011-10-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

Eliquate.com has a bunch of new updates to the site we wanted to let you know about

Press Materials
New Press Sheet

New Arch Rhythm Press Sheet

Events

2 new upcoming shows Upcoming Shows:

Friday, October 21st- The Catalyst Club (Santa Cruz, Ca)
w/ Matt Masih & the Messengers, & My People
($8 Adv./$12 Door) (21+)(8:30pm)
(Facebook)

Thursday, October 27th-12+Highland (Manhattan Beach, CA)
(No Cover) (21+)(9:30pm)
(Facebook)

New Store

"Arch Rhythm" Album 2010 (Price: $10.00)

Clothing:

T- Shirts: (Price: $10.00) -Eliquate Black Tee w/ White Logo

Press

New Press Write Up in Santa Cruz Good Times:

GOOD TIMES WRITE UP: TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2011
-LINK TO WRITE UP-

And always new LINKS to Bands and Connections

Eliquate Plays Manhattan Beach, CA

2011-10-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

Eliquate will be in Southern California come this Halloween time.

Oct. 27, 2011

9:30pm

12 + Highland

Manhattan Beach, CA

21+

No Cover

Hope to see all you socalians out there.

Costumes are a plus.

(FACEBOOK EVENT)

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Tanner the Manner.

2011-10-03T22:05:00.001-07:00

So, there is no nice way of saying this so I’m just going to have to up and say it, Tanner cut his finger off. Now, I know some of you may have some concerns, but let assure of a few things. A: No, this is not a joke. B: It was his pinky (the lame finger) C: It has been reattached and he will be at full strength in 2 to 3 months. D: He will be learning how to play all the songs one handed in 2 to 3 days. If you would like to make a donation to the save Tanner’s finger fund you may click on the adds posted on our website. Every click you make will donate $00.10 to getting tanner drunk enough to forget this whole tragedy.

UPDATE:

It pleases me to inform all of you that Tanner is doing much better, though he is due for surgery this Thursday this has not hindered him from doing what needs to be done. He is an inspiration and an all around swell guy, and we thank him for making the best of this trying situation. New songs are in the mix and we look forward to sharing some of this new material with you all soon.

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Eliquate, Rec League along with Cutty Sinclair, & Lee Earl - Thursday, September 22nd @ Milk Bar (SF)

2011-10-02T15:06:00.000-07:00

Bring your happy asses out to celebrate with me and anyone else born in September as we begin the Monthly Birthday Bash!

Music by San Francisco's own:

Rec League along with Cutty Sinclair, Lee Earl and Eliquate.

Great Music and Great Times. Come out and enjoy good times with good people at a great club!

(Facebook Event)

TONIGHT IN SF!!!

Hey so I know we have been accustom to playing in some of the not so nice parts of SF, but tonight we get the rare treat of playing on Haight Street at the Milk bar. We have new songs, we will be playing them, as well as tossing a few back with comrades, Rec League, Cutty Sinclaire, and Lee Earl. If you can't make it, I feel sorry for you, get some friends.

Bouquet- Live @ Milk Bar 9/22/2011

Special - Live @ Milk Bar 9/22/2011

New Counrty- Live @ Milk Bar 9/22/2011

Photos

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Kenny Loggins? (The Burning Man Story)

2011-10-02T14:48:00.001-07:00

So the boys from Eliquate and myself recently hit the road for a few days of rest, relaxation, and quality entertainment provided by rock icon Kenny Loggins. Jamie had arrived early in order to procure better seats leaving Dan, Cosmo, Elliot and I to find out way to and navigate the 278 miles between Santa Cruz and Reno Nevada. We learned the hard way that the Nevada Bad Lands doesn’t exactly have the best cell service. As we drove aimlessly through the desert we discovered that not all the roads in Nevada are paved (an unfortunate lesson at 70mph.) It wasn’t long before their roadside predicament was kindly assisted by a caravan of other fellow Loggins enthusiasts, pulling campers and rv’s bearing the symbol of a man with his hands in the air, what we assumed to be rocking out to “I’m Alright!”

The gang with Fuzz.

After asking the caravan if they could help us find the show, they answered “follow us, this is the highway to the danger zone.” We knew we were in good shape. When we arrived at the concert I was blown away at how many people had shown up for the Loggins experience. We sat in line for 6 hours, and with each inch we were growing more and more anxious, particularly because this seemed to be the highest production show we have ever been prevue to. We finally arrived at the front gate and were greeted by two very enthusiastic ticket takers who welcomed us home and requested us to roll around in the dust, we obliged being that this was our first Loggins Concert. And entered the campgrounds covered in dust and giddy as children.

"Pass That" Jamie riding spy girl.

In my life, I have seen some very impressive things, or at least I had thought. As we past by camp after camp of elaborate art structures, neon lights, and painted private parts it became very apparent that we were not in Kansas anymore. It was 12:30pm Monday night when we pulled into the spot reserved by Jamie and our saviors/ good friends Fuzz Patrol. As soon as the car stopped the doors were flung open and Elliot took off running down the road like a puppy with ADD, and quickly realized that with no cell phone, and no sense of direction, 60,000 people covered in blinking lights accompanied by hundreds of multistoried art cars blaring what sounded like a mixture of forks in a disposal, and a prehistoric lazer battle, can be a bit disorienting. Lucky for him Fuzz Parole had spared no expense in making their camp very easy to find, and the band members were all soon reacquainted, and ready to explore this wonderland of visceral experience and intangible expression.

A noble endeavor.

What felt like 20 minutes later the sun was rising and the reality of camp became focal. Sleep was brief as the mixture of an uncovered plastic tent and the Nevada Desert sun made an instant alarm clock that could not be avoided at roughly 7:45 am. Not unfamiliar with these types of performance circumstances, the boys from Eliquate were rested and ready for some adventure. They had been informed that they could play a show at the Center Camp if they so desired, and of course they agreed. Arriving at the show it had dawned on them that they had forgotten a very key piece to the live performance, drum set and amplifiers. So again lessons were learned as it was revealed that it is NOT, in fact, ok to dive a truck through the center of camp on unmarked roads. As Dan attempted to convince the officer that his truck was an ironic art car (a statement about non- conformity,) the crowd was growing impatient.

Live at Center Camp.

With Jamie and Dan unavoidably detained, Cosmo and Elliot we’re forced to start the show without them. This however proved to be to their benefit as members of the band that played one set prior, Antioquia, joined the two for an epic improvisational performance only made more dramatic by the fashionably late arrival of the other two band members. From then on it was a good old fashion Eliquate show, well minus Tanner and our normal equipment, so in a way it really did feel like an OLD fashion Eliquate show. Never being a group to scorn the enthused feeling of playing a gritty show on shitty equipment and a pit of alkali dust, the group was revitalized and youthful and ready for the insanity that was sure to come. They finished the night with a one time only David Starfire Concert.

After going to bed at reasonable hour, the gang saddled up and struck out to explore the city. It wasn’t long before the realities of the Nevada desert set in and hydration and shelter became a necessity. The first Mojito bar they stumbled upon happened to be a wise choice as the band that was booked to play at the time was minus one bass player. Cosmo, having capable hands, enthusiastically jumped on the opportunity to fill in, and the 4 of us sat and sipped mojitos in the shade, listening to our good friend proving to a group of fifty plus year olds that he was in fact drunk, and he did in fact know exactly what he was doing.

Fuzz Patrol At Large.

Rounding off the day back at camp the crew got ready for their next performance endeavor. The idea was that they were going to be playing on a moving art car know as the Nautilus. (I feel like I should explain what an art car is to anyone who has never been a part of such a function that art car may be present. An art car is a car that is altered into a representation of the synapses of the creator, or rather whatever the fuck the driver wants to parade across the flat surface of the playa.) When the ship arrived, the boys and I were greeted by the friendliest crew this side of the seven seas, I mean like, REALLY friendly. The “venue” was the accordion pivot point of a double bus that was literally rotating every time the bus would make a turn. This however did not hinder the boy’s ability to rock out, nor the bus patrons need to get down. This created a bouncing effect that made the whole show seems all the more riotous, and the gang was dropped off feeling exhausted yet victorious. This marked their longest and most trying set to date, four hours of playing on an exhaust and dust filled moving vehicle, with a rotating crowd ranging from two to forty plus of brand new listeners. They were rewarded, however, by good friends, Jack Daniels, red bull, and another one time only David Starfire concert.

Eliquate Live with Antioquia, featuring dust.

Though the mornings were brutal it was still nice to be up by a reasonable hour, and able to get lost in the chaos before lunchtime. I would spend more of this narrative describing to you some of the amazing sights and wonders the city had to offer but I am sure anyone who hasn’t been has a friend, or rather, a group of friends that will not hesitate to try to recreate the experience for you, weather provoked or not. And if you have been there my description would be useless because everyone sees things differently, and well, you have been there. So as cliché as it sounds and as much as a hate myself for writing this right now I guess the best I can say is, I guess you had to be there.

Lost in the dust, the gang stumbles on a sacred tribute to the king of movie soundtracks

The show Thursday night was yet again another new experience as they played to the open playa (also known as the esplanade) to a crowd that had no restriction to the angles or contortions they found their bodies making. Needless to say, it was a blast. The show culminated with Elliot leading a crowd into a dust circle, then the boys all joined the crowd for a group hug in true Kenny Loggins concert fashion, and sung the last la da da’s of Family Unit in unison. After their work was done it was off to Fractal Nation for a blessing from Beats Antique, with special guest… David Starfire.

a quiet night on the playa.

By Friday, the boys were beginning to feel the abuse they had done to their bodies, it was necessary to rest and get ready their final show of the week. Knowing they would have the next two days off, it was imperative that they gave every last ounce of effort they had left to make this show worthy of missing the David Starfire concert going on two camps down. It was also an important show because it was on our home turf, Fuzz Patrol, and in order to show their gratitude for their generosity, and fired up from watching a 100ft wooden horse get burned down by flaming arrows, they gave it everything they had. Turns out they had a little bit left as we struck out across the playa for yet another adventure. We had agreed we would be diligent about staying together as a group, and within fifteen steps we had lost Cosmo. I can’t honestly say I recall everything that happened to us that night, something about a giant moving boom box, people breathing fire, champagne bottles, and a twenty-foot high trampoline. However concern was growing as the sun was rising and there was still no sign of Cosmo. Dan assured us that we had nothing to worry about, any minute now Cosmo would come walking around the corner with a big grin on his face. Sure enough, no sooner then Dan had finished his sentence, Cosmo came sauntering around the corner, face covered in dust and a smile, hair pushed back by wind. As he sat and told us tails of pirate ships, and drinking contests with a dwarf dressed like a Sherpa, arm wrestling a guy he thought was bass nectar but turned out to just be David Starfire, and a giant penguin named pinky who told him the secrete to telekinesis, he resembled a wise old traveler from the grey he had accumulated due to the amount of dust that had culminated in his hair.

The Schnetz

Saturday was spent getting ready for the main event, Kenny Loggins. After a short bike ride to the center of city they were they came upon a massive statue of the man, rocking out to “I’m Alright,” awaiting its incineration. We sat in awe as the humungous structure spat flames hundreds of feet into the sky. An expression of mankind’s potential for utopia, and absolution of the guilt and evil we assume to be human nature. It was such a spectacle we didn’t even notice that we missed the Kenny Loggins concert. The rest of the night much resembled riding a rollercoaster through a super saiyan battle, wile the track lined the inside of a giant subwoofer, all infused with neon glow sticks… and David Starfire.

What initially started as a restful weekend, turned out to be one of the most profound and intriguing experiences of our lives. We can honesty say it was one of the realest experiences we have ever had, and when next year rolls around you will definitely find Eliquate rocking in the dust of the Nevada desert. Much thanks to Fuzz Patrol, MFC, and David Starfire for helping the week be what it was. And although we never ended up seeing Mr. Loggins, we can honestly say his concert was something no one should miss.

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Lyrics! Lyrics! Lyrics! by elliot.

2011-10-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

The 90’s

I swear to god we would have made it in the 90’s

90 percent of everything comes down to timing

With time I find that everything is rewinding

Trying to find a real reason and it spites me

Everything has changed and fame is unlikely

Name sake is saved by not grabbing a mic see

I suggest you stay indoors, live life politely

Get a job cleaning floors in spite of what you might think

The jig is up, it’s over the party has gotten sober

The days of overnight fame have long since been over

And there ain’t enough butter to cover all of this toast

And to spite MySpace hits there is no reason to boast

Because my ass will be lucky to get half of a coast

To invest in something that comes a dime a dozen at most

But don’t get discouraged because courage is born of hope

Hope is a masochistic wish I wish to choke

As I swallow my pride to clear it from my throat

The eight year mistake and the Y2K hoax

Give me cereal and cartoons

Hearts stars and horseshoes

Believable commercials

Everyone to report to

Back when it was worth it to listen to the words, shit

Everyone had a meaning and everyone had a purpose

I know it’s cliché to say back in the day

Because back in the day things were basically the same

Well, styles have surely changed and everyone has a rapper name

Someone please tell me, who the fuck is Eliquate.

And it’s hilarious the way we let aesthetics embarrass us

Though carelessly prepared to compare yourself to America

Fair enough, it’s American beauty that keeps tearing up

That feeling in your stomach conceal it you grin and bear it but

This nation of distracted reactionary explorers

Put hooks in the mouths of the rest of us to raise the corners

So much effort on the part of our employers

but happiness doesn’t come with flags freedom or borders

it’s not an abstraction of literary theory

It’s seemingly haphazard’s, bitter, and yet endearing

It’s succeeding when others out of fear said you would fail

It’s getting off Scott free, volunteering for jail

If doing the right thing is only a selfish act,

Then put good into this world, good feelings will hit you back

Laugh at yourself when nobody is around,

not to shelter your embarrassment but prove that you are proud

pride is only a sin if it’s holier than thou

how art thy nature if the tree don’t make a sound?

down to the last drop, we think that it’s our age

are we really given happiness or simply entertained

words written in cursive like letters onto our friends

we see the seat of sadness and happiness make amends

lend subtle direction; it’s a charity to them

bend down, may I have another given all the trends

we pack it up and then present it as Zen,

then pretend that we didn’t do this shit for our friends

those of us who earn it make it worth it in the end

because there is no such thing as perfect

but it’s worth it to pretend.

Questions

The answers are meaningless unless you know the Questions

Questions are means to which we live our lives to guess them

Guess is the best we can do to find the Message

Message is the point inside of words that make Connections

Connections will occur once we prove something is fresh

Fresh is an idea that breaks away from all impression

Impression is a tool profoundly used in all deception

Deception is a tool profoundly used to skew perspective

Perspective is the view to which we analyze the lessons

Lessons are obtuse unless they can be second guessed and

And is to include all the lessons that we let stand

Stand is what we do against oppression of the left hand

Hand is what we lack to extend to our fellow man

Man is the extent of our “soul” doing what it can

Can, is optimistic, can, can also be dismissive

Dismissive is the attitude of radicals who fail to listen

Listen to sabbaticals in catacombs of those enlisted

Enlisted is the status of the anguished who can see the sickle

Sickle can establish that the grim reaper is never fickle

Fickle is the pattern of the cabinet’s extensive ripple

The questions are meaningless unless you know the answers

Answers preceded us, greed, lust, and cancer

Cancer is meaningless when thinking like romantics

Romantic is a mind state that beats being frantic

Frantic is the manner that we greeted the Atlantic

Seated our advantage then proceeded with our antics

for the better of the colony, our policy, expand it

our policy is not to except what we’re handed

hand is what they gave us now we’re taking it for granted

granite is the stone that we set our semantics

semantics, that’s this poem that condones how we plan it

planet is the home that we roam and we’ve landed

land is an area of home when commanded

command is the brains to the bones to the canvass

Canvas is blank like the slate of my vantage

My vantage, my view, my opinion when candid.

The Answers irrelevant unless you know the questions

Questions are celibate examples of suggestions

Suggestion, make Eliquate the permanent profession

Professions are only worth it when they’re working towards perfection

Perfection is decided by dividing it in sections

Sections of populous that populate the records

Records will rotate this vocation network

Network abrasive because the way that I connect word

Words are like bullets without a gun they are useless

Useless like pulling that gun without the nerve to use it

So use it, because the words are the music

And music is the “sole” so never shall I abuse it.

Just Kids

in a galaxy not so far far away

a group of 6 kids I guess they could be called a gang

age range from about 5 going up to 8

4 of them were neighbors the other 2 shared the same name

on Saturdays and Sundays they would gather to play

their favorite game young explorers investigating the cave

where their parents couldn't find them didn't have to behave

the imaginations flying they were just acting their age

all the fighting at home had left need for escape

but they were not alone they had each other’s embrace

so they vowed to stick together no matter what folly came

weather sun was their endeavor or escape from falling rain

It didn't make a difference as long as they all showed up

they had no plan or mission just ambition for that whole stuck

in their own existence time wasn't moving slow enough

till that fateful day when the conflicts of grown ups

had showed us what happens when civilization blows up

the blast murked everything the surface ever know of

but lucky for the kids they were playing underneath it

thanks to their curiosity they discovered how deep it

goes that whole left six people breathing

on the whole planet no damage shows us the weakness

of bone tissue so misused gone there's no weeping

the innocent live on the rest of the world deceased its

their problem now.

After hours of playing with no sign of regrets

they climbed out of the cave the cave to find their parents silhouettes

painted on the walls this was not expected

but the fact is after all the adults had neglected

they were better off without them they decided and accepted

the fact they we're alone before reality had set in

the oldest of the group his name was Tommy he connected

that without his dad and mommy it was he that they respected

but that meant it was up to him to protect them

this responsibility was now on him and it reflected

the way the world was run but this was like a second

chance to advance our species like a next step

let’s let anarchy reign in the free world

test it out on this calamity we hurled

into the laps of the youngest generation

who had to adapt to this world they were placed in

Tommy did his best to maintain his patience

but children can be fussy when they're hungry and their wasting

away as their leader's only 8 already pacing

back and forth as the last resource was taken

made him wish he was back playing games in

his parents back yard but that world was forsaken

one by one so sick and emaciated

they turned on each other no brotherhood or relation

could keep them from feeding on each other or escaping

the fate that the rest of humanity embraced in

less than a week the last 6 that had lived

killed each other off when instinct kicked in

some would think it fate or simply just how it is

but they can’t be blamed cuz hell their just kids.

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Internal Struggle

2011-10-02T12:26:00.000-07:00

So the great debate between Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter rages on. Some of us in the band, and I wont name names, think there is some possibility that Harry Potter is better than Lord of the Rings, though I think this is absurd, and I have my reasons, I would like to know what the fans think. Help us settle this debate by sending your arguments or commenting to our website so we can finally put this issue to rest...

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Eliquate w/ Matt Masih & the Messengers & My Peoples

2011-09-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

831 MAGAZINE and INEFFABLE MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS:

Matt Masih & the Messengers >>CD RELEASE SHOW<< w. special guests: **My Peoples** https://www.facebook.com/mypeoplesmusic **ELIQUATE** https://www.facebook.com/eliquate 21+//$8 adv. $12 door// doors: 8.30pm presale tickets: http://tinyurl.com/Cat-oct21 //FOR EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS: "LIKE" 831 MAGAZINES FB PAGE!!// link: https://www.facebook.com/831magazine SPONSORS: D.O.J.A. Clothing // Gadegetbox Studios // California Roots Matt Masih & the Messengers Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA Genre: soul//funk // reggae// jam band w. horns **Matt Masih & the Messengers have been dominating the west-coast music scene for the last 2 years. Playing venues like the Roxy (Hollywood, Ca) has elevated they're capability of instantly making new fans wherever they play. Their new full-length record, that was just released, is highly anticipated to be the new sound that listeners will cling to. With BIG horn lines, catchy hooks, and down-to-earth lyrics; The Messengers live show is a must-see. They recently had the privilege of opening for OZOMATLI and KY MANI MARLEY in their hometown and this defined their calling in being a fusion band that can play with anyone! Being a 6-piece Jam Band (funk/soul/groove/reggae) hailing from SANTA CRUZ, CA., "We believe that music is best when it truly comes from your heart and feelings, this is why we have a lot of room in our songs for improv solo's that enhances creativity and paints a picture through sound. Whatever's inside of us, comes out through notes which creates harmony and allows us to make music through unity!." PRESS: "Matt Masih brings a funky, pop-reggae mix of positive energy and killer horns to his newest release "Commotion". Expect to see Matt as a major player on the live-performance circuit in the years to come." (Thomas Cussins- Paradigm Talent Agency) "For the last two years, multi-talented musician Matt Masih, and his equally talented Messengers have shaken up the 831 music scene with their positive vibes." (Noel Gray- 831 Magazine) "Matt Masih & The Messengers, a vintage soul horn band is making some major inroads in Monterey County" (Mac Mcdonald -The Herald - Monterey, Ca) "These guys got the funk! It's the type of music that get's the body moving from head to toe.." (Tyler Fox-www.santacruzwaves.com)

($8 Adv./$12 Door) (21+)(8:30pm)

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Eliquate Cancelled Eliquate is on OktoberFeast w/ Seedless, Black City All Stars

2011-09-21T13:55:00.000-07:00

*Eliquate Cancelled*

Friday, October 7th & 8th- Shinneyboo Creek Resort (Soda Springs, Ca)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

<<<<<<MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED CLOSER TO THE EVENT>>>>>>>>
NOT TAKING ANY DJ BOOKINGS!!! ALL BOOKED UP ON DJS
Any Bands that play Reggae, Bluegrass or Rock, still have Availability...
VENDORS& VOLUNTEERS looking to get involved, please contact us at Oktoberfeast2011@gmail.com and we will send you an application.
******************MORE INFO COMING SOON**********************
Event Website and Artist Info will be ONLINE on 9/12/11
See you all there :)

($30) (18+)(6pm - 6pm)

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Eliquate

Thursday, March 8th- The Catalyst Club (Santa Cruz, Ca) w/ boostive & Planet Booty

Tuesday, March 6th- Streetlight Records (Santa Cruz, Ca) Eliquate will be playing an in-store performance at Streetlight Records

Milk Party "Good Times" Music Video Shoot

Eliquate and Lyrics Born at Moe's Alley. Feb. 17!!!

Eliquate and Planet Booty

On The Radio- KZSC radio time 1/7/2012

Jesús and the Rabbis Birthday Show w/ Eliquate and God's Gravy

Eliquate's "Who the F**K is Eliquate?" EP Release Party

Eliquate at The Catalyst's NYE Party w/ Gina Rene!!

Milk Party - Good Times Music Video

The 90's - Zombie Music Video

Eliquate's Studio Time and Upcoming EP

Halloween Southern Californialistic Tour

Eliquate at The Joint in West LA...FRIDAY 10/28/2011

Monday, October 24th, 2011: Eliquate in Indigital Studios

Party Rock Cypher (MC Wordplay Birthday Celebration) - Oct. 22nd

Updates to Eliquate.com

New Store

Eliquate Plays Manhattan Beach, CA

Tanner the Manner.

Eliquate, Rec League along with Cutty Sinclair, & Lee Earl - Thursday, September 22nd @ Milk Bar (SF)

Bouquet- Live @ Milk Bar 9/22/2011

Special - Live @ Milk Bar 9/22/2011

Kenny Loggins? (The Burning Man Story)

Lyrics! Lyrics! Lyrics! by elliot.

Internal Struggle

Eliquate w/ Matt Masih & the Messengers & My Peoples

*Eliquate Cancelled* Eliquate is on OktoberFeast w/ Seedless, Black City All Stars

Eliquate Cancelled Eliquate is on OktoberFeast w/ Seedless, Black City All Stars