On Friday, June 17th, a Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood disco—a labyrinthine gem frozen in another era—will host a showcase performance by
The Crystal Ark, a 9-person-strong musical ensemble led by
sonic magician and DFA recording artist
Gavin Russom in collaboration with the internationally renowned multimedia artist
Viva Ruiz.
Other members include DFA stalwarts
Tyler Pope and
Matt Thornley. The DJ roster expands the party to include Venus and $hayne of
GHE20 GOTH1K and
Saheer Umar (House of House).
Replete with custom lights and visual effects by the artists
Bec Stupac (
Deitch Projects,
Whitney Biennial) and
Johnny Woods of
Honeygun Labs, plus custom sound by
Jim Toth (
MoMA's sound designer), the performance will also feature choreographed dances and improvisational interludes.
This is a chance to witness some of the music and art worlds' most original talent in a most original setting.
ABRACADABRA and The Crystal Ark would like to thank
Adidas,
The FADER,
Justine D, the
Bond Music Group and
DFA Records. This event would not be possible without their generous moral and financial support.
ABRACADABRA Presents:
The Crystal Ark, Live
(featuring Gavin Russom and Viva Ruiz)
with DJ sets from
Saheer Umar
GHE20 GOTH1K
Friday, June 17, 10pm-5am
Sugarhill Disco
609 Dekalb Avenue, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
G Train to Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Stop
Tickets at brcdbr.com