CMPVTR CLVB Presents: Ctrl_SPACE_Cmd

Not escapism...but an escape plan.

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The day we've all been waiting for

Clear your calendar - the voyage to freedom has arrived. We present you the escape plan for the melanated and/or conscious individual.

CTRL Space CMD is an immersive series of conceptual performance pieces dissecting mankind’s intrinsic connection to Space, Time, & The Creator. Exploring human interaction through themes of Tribe, Rituals, Abstraction, Architecture and Language utilizing sound, video and movement. The four part multimedia exhibition will take place over a month’s time, and spans 4 nights. Opening night is Thursday April 6. Each night will entail Our "VANGUARD" Lecture series featuring Panel Discussions and Workshops, then a unique audio/visual installation pairing featured performers, musicians and video artists creating scenery through projection mapping and manipulation. Curated by Jamal Gray and St. Clair Castro of DC-based creative collective CMPVTR CLVB.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS & WORKSHOPS @ 5pm //
PERFORMANCES @ 8pm

RSVP $10 // $20 @ Door // $37 4-Day Pass

when

April

Thursday

06

April

Friday

07

where

CURATORS

"Sanity is the playground for the unimaginative."

Jamal Gray ///

"The Future is where the soul resides."

St.Clair Castro ///

3D vISUAL ARTISTS

VIDEO MODULATION & TECHNOLOGICAL INSTALLATIONS

ANTI-HERO

IG @ Televisionrotsyourbrain

PROJECTION MAPPING & VIDEO MODULATION

QUANNUM THROW

IG @ QuannumThrow

VIDEO SYNTHESIS & MODULATION

TUNE.IN.LIGHT

IG @ Tune.In.Light

VIDEO MODULATION & PROJECTION MAPPING

PAT CAIN

IG @ Patcain81

[ 4.6.17 ]
Night 1: RITUAL

The Psychedelic Revival

An audio visual expose on both contemporary and ancient ideas of Idolatry, Religion, Cults, False Prophets, Ritual, Sacrifice & more.

PERFORMERS

SIR E.U

ROBSMOKESBANDS

ST.CLAIR CASTRO

EXAKTLY

MR. DAYWALKER

vanguard series:
black fire records

STRIPPED TO THE FULLEST

Black Fire Records

The story behind the DC-based Jazz and Funk label that was home to early releases from artists such as Go-Go legends Experience Unlimited. Panel hopes to paint a picture of DC music in pre-Go Go (late 60's - 70's), and how that influenced music of today. (In conjunction with Funk Parade)

Moderated By: Dr. Stanley Thomas

Correspondents: Ariam & Yodit Solomon

Panelists: TBA

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

8:15PM - SPECIAL GUEST

8:45PM - MR. DAYWALKER

9:15PM - SPECIAL GUEST

9:45PM - EXAKTLY

10:15PM - ST.CLAIR CASTRO

10:45PM - SIR EU & ROB STOKES

11:45PM - SPECIAL GUESTS

RSVP: RITUALS

[ 4.13.17 ]
Night 2: aLTER

Interstellar Escape Plan

A sci-fi inspired allegory, following a crew of interdimensional explorers stranded in unchartered territory.

PERFORMERS

JENNA CAMILLE

SEXY DEX & THE FRESH

TONY KILL

ANTI-HERO

LEDROIT

VANGUARD SERIES:
Sun Ra: Discipline & Disciples

APR.13 - 5PM - 730PM

Sun Ra: Discipline & Disciples

Exploring the art and influence of the musician, futurist, theorist and self proclaimed Myth Scientist, through the words of music scholars, current and former members of his Arkestra.

pERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

8:15PM - LEDROIT

9PM - JENNA CAMILLE & THE FREE RADICALS

9:30PM - ANTI-HERO

9:45PM - EXAKTLY

10PM - SEXY DEX & THE FRESH

10:40PM - ANTI-HERO & LEDROIT [B2B]

11PM - TONY KILL PRESENTS: THOUGHT CRIMES

RSVP: ALTER

[ 4.20.17 ]
Night 3: sAUVAGE

The Untamed Planet

Journey to an Oasis in Space. A Haven for Interstellar Wanderers.

PERFORMERS

NAG CHAMPA ART ENSEMBLE

SIRIUS JUJU

WHO TAUGHT YOU TO RUN

CRUE

FAT KNEEL

URBAN SHAMAN

BUSH MEAT

DANCERS

RA-NUBI

IG @ Ranubi

ASHLEY SHEY

IG @ Sheygod

WOLM

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VANGUARD SERIES:
DC's New Vanguard

APR.20 - 5PM - 730PM

DC's New Vanguard

10 Artists (under 30) that are shaping the landscape of DC music. Panel discussion addressing creative entrepreneurship, independent musicianship, the creative process, and the future of DC's creative ecosystem.

Moderators: Ariam & Yodit Solomon

Panelists: Yaya Bey, April George, Anna Nxsty, Ayescold, Meche Korrect, Sir EU, Nappy Nappa, Dreamcast, Tony Kill, UnoHype, & More TBA

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

8:15PM - FAT KNEEL + BUSH MEAT + URBAN SHAMAN

8:45PM - CRUE AKA OG LULLABIES

9:15PM - FAT KNEEL + BUSH MEAT + URBAN SHAMAN

9:45PM - WHO TAUGHT YOU TO RUN

10:15PM - SIRIUS JUJU

10:50PM - NAG CHAMPA ART ENSEMBLE [ RA-NUBI, ASHLEY SHEY, & WOLM ]

11:40PM - FAT KNEEL + BUSH MEAT + URBAN SHAMAN

RSVP:
SAUVAGE

[ 4.27.17 ]
Night 4: META

The Evolution of Blackness

The voyage to freedom has arrived...

vanguard series:

Technoshamanism

APR.27 - 5PM - 730PM

Technoshamanism

Modular Synth & Video Synth Masterclass & Demo

A workshop exploring the integration of contemporary art & technology.

RSVP:
META

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