Here Comes August…

July is slowly wrapping up; a slow month for LA as a lot of big DJs do the European tours and of course Ibiza. But August is right around the corner and after a month long break post EDC it looks like the promoters are getting ready to throw us right back into the heat of things.

The fact that during August, which is Europe’s extremely busy tourist and vacation season, is bringing us such top of the line talent just shows how big of a pull Los Angeles has. Granted, some European tourists come to Los Angeles during August, but still. Flying from Europe to the US for a few days can’t be the most pleasant thing in the world… unless something over here is really worth it. And I’m sure it’s not just the money.

On a side note, I kinda feel bad for tourists who come to LA from other cities and countries. It’s not the most tourist friendly city. One of the top attractions is riding on a bus and looking at rich people’s homes… whee!

Audiotistic

Won’t say too much about it here but it’s coming up this weekend and I wrote a preview of it.

August 7th – Dirty South @ Avalon

Dirty South

A little more than a month and the dirty dirty is back at Avalon. Tickets are only 15$ right now so I suggest you get on it before the price goes up.

He’s been making the rounds in LA lately, playing at both EDC and Coachella, and he’s back for round 3 at Avalon. I missed his set at EDC but he definitely blew the roof off of the Sahara tent at Avalon, dropping a lot of great house tracks including Laidback Luke’s My GOD which was a stormer and totally elevated the energy in the desert. Still waiting for some friends to confirm but 90% chance that I will see you there. Just hope my damn friends make up their minds before the price goes up.

August 13th – Wolfgang Gartner @ Avalon

Wolfgang Gartner

Oh ja, ze German is back. You can’t tell by his misleading friendly face that he just smokes cigarettes and drops bass-booming electro tracks throughout the entirety of his set. Another DJ I saw perform at Coachella, in fact he was the first performer I saw when I got the festival on Friday. He didn’t let the energy drop for a second and I heard the same thing about his set at EDC. Clearly he is a big enough draw to be brought back for round three, so that’s what Giant has done.

Lots of electro fans in LA will be clamoring to see this guy, and tickets are only 10 dollars right now!

August 14th – Randy Boyer @ Circus Disco

Ferry Corsten & Randy Boyer

Another DJ who I have wanted to see but won’t be able to because of scheduling conflicts. Many of you probably haven’t heard of Randy Boyer but he’s an east coast trance producer who has created some high energy banging tracks over the years. He has a lot of respect in the community and even had a guest spot in Armin’s A State of Trance 400 celebration. He will definitely bring the energy to LA and if you have a chance, go check him out.

More info on the LMD Facebook Page will probably be coming soon.

August 21st – Sander van Doorn @ Avalon (also @ Sutra on August 19th)

Finally. It’s about damn time. I finally get to see one of my favorite DJs perform in a legitimate setting.Last year, Sander van Doorn premiered his “Dusk Til Doorn” concept where he has guest DJs and themes throughout the night, as well as extra production. He is bringing it back this year, with the release of his Dusk Til Doorn compilation only 5 days before the Avalon date. I’d say we’re in for a treat.

Sander van Doorn has been on my top list of producers for the past year, approximately. Every track he releases is pure gold, including my favorites Bliksem and Daisy. His tech-trance style appeals to me because it’s not too corny and vocally but it’s also got some melodic breakdowns and driving basslines. Tickets here. Already got mine

August 21st – Sied van Riel @ Circus Disco

Sied van Riel

Not to be outdone, Love Music Dance is bringing Sied van Riel to the turntables at Circus Disco on that same night, August 21st. Sied van Riel will bring some darker, more intense beats to the world of trance lovers in Hollywood. I am disappointed because I am missing out on his set but I just can’t pass up a chance to see SVD live.

No tickets yet but check the LMD Facebook page for more info as the date approaches.

Others

And there are, and will be others. I picked my favorites on this page but of course that’s not all… we will have a full August calendar posted this week so keep checking our page and don’t forget to become a fan on our Facebook page, as well as tag yourselves in our photos.

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