Boomslang

Lexington Fashion Collaborative Gallery Opening

Saraya — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:24:37 +0000

The Lexington Fashion Collaborative, a cooperative of Lexington-area fashion artists (models, designers, photographers, hair and make-up artists, etc.), will present the opening of their exhibit NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES on Sunday evening, September 12 in conjunction with Boomslang. The brainchild of many artists behind last year’s circus-themed fashion show on the Buster’s Parking Lot runway, NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES is a series of meticulously-crafted installation pieces (including large-scale costumes worm by “living art” models) directly inspired by the locally-owned businesses of Local First Lexington – and created from recycled materials provided by these businesses. Think dresses made from cupcake wrappers, rugs woven from magazines, hats made from plastic cups, and much much more.

Trash has never looked so haute.

Land of Tomorrow Gallery, 527 E. Third St. 7 p.m. Sunday Sept 12. FREE.

We Are Naked After All

Saraya — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:48:55 +0000

Bruce Burris & co. have assembled a fabulous crew at LATITUDE to create the performance/installation art WE ARE NAKED AFTER ALL for Saturday’s Boomslang Carnival. A beautifully adorned booth will feature an unadorned (aka naked) person, and visitors are invited to initiate a conversation with said naked person ~ asking them any questions you like, in order to create a “conversation which is more open and honest.”

LFL to screen HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT

Saraya — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:57:17 +0000

Lexington Film League will screen HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT and the rest of the Parking Lot Series in Buster’s own rock-n-roll parking lot on Friday September 10, 8:30 p.m.. Heavy Metal Parking Lot documents tailgating metal fans in the parking lot outside a Judas Priest concert in Landover, Maryland in 1986. Others in the series, all by filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik, include Neil Diamond Parking Lot, Monster Truck Parking Lot, and Harry Potter Parking Lot. The screening will be free and open to the public, not just festival pass holders. Bring blankets and chairs if you so desire!

Boomslang now accepting submissions for Media Passes

Saraya — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:07:03 +0000

If you are associated with a reputable media source (print or online), and are interested in covering Boomslang, please submit the following information to info@boomslangfest.com (subject: Media Pass) by September 3. We will notify all submitters of their status no later than Tuesday, September 7.

Name:
Media outlet (include a link):
Circulation/readership (if known):
Type of coverage you would like to do (we prefer a mix of previews and reviews):

If you would like to help promote in exchange for tickets, please ask about media sponsorship opportunities!

The Art of the Beat

Patrick — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:32:51 +0000

Kentucky Premiere of “Secondhand Sureshots” a Stones Throw and Dublab.com Documentary

Special DJ sets by Miss Cass and Globalken (NY)

Gumbo Ya Ya Downtown

367 E. Main St, Lexington, KY

(Inside BAR Lexington Complex)

Next to the Main & Rose Lofts (Free parking in Main & Rose garage)

Friday September 10

7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Film Begins at 9 p.m.

Free! All Ages!

One of the most important elements of hip hop is the art of the beat. Taking samples from old forgotten records and turning them into something new has been the foundation for hip hop and electronic music. Boomslang Fest presents the Kentucky premiere of the groundbreaking film “Secondhand Sureshots.” This documentary film by the dublab.com creative collective is an experiment in sound recycling. “Secondhand Sureshots” features four amazing, LA-based beat makers: Daedelus, J-Rocc, Nobody and Ras G in a secret mission to create new musical magic from the dusty remains of thrift store vinyl.

For more info, visit www.dublab.com

Film Preview: vimeo.com/1763612

WRFL’s own disco damie Miss Cass will be spinning all instrumental beats with special guest DJ Globalken, one of the north’s greatest music visionaries representing for Buffalo, New York.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: cass@boomslangfest.com

Boomslang Local Music Project

Saraya — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:41:39 +0000

The Boomslang organizers at WRFL want this year’s festival to showcase the vivid imagination and innovative knowhow of our best local musicians while providing a truly unique experience for Lexington visitors and natives. To accomplish both of these goals, we have decided to make a special call to the Kentucky music community.

While our selection committee will choose a handful of local and regional acts (based on how we perceive an act’s sound and performance to complement the festival’s overall mission and programming), we are also sending out a special request for bands to think beyond their usual material and create a completely unique performance for this year’s Boomslang festival.

This means putting your regular set of songs on the shelf and pushing yourself to make something totally new and, perhaps, totally different from your standard fare.

Past examples include Big Fresh’s “History of College Radio” set at FreeKY Fest in 2008 (a selection of songs they covered to examine the history of WRFL programming) and Everyone Lives Everyone Wins’ “Many Hands, One Wave” sonic experiment for Boomslang 2009 (which used a live radio performance simulcast as well as video and visual art performance elements).

Other ideas and/or concepts to consider for your Boomslang performance (By no means are you limited to these ideas!):

•   Arranging a theatrical performance piece
•   Using film or other visual art elements in conjunction with your music
•   Covering work from a specific album, artist, or theme
•   Composing a completely new set of songs for the event
•   Composing a conceptual music piece concerning a specific topic or theme
•   Performing some of your songs using unconventional or unfamiliar instruments
•   Incorporating an art installation into your performance (you are encouraged to contact local venue/gallery owners to discuss how this might be accomplished–we’re big on collaborative efforts)

To respond to this special call for artists, simply fill out the entry form, attach your proposal and send everything to:

Boomslang Local Music Project Submissions
Ben Allen
205 Vanderbilt Drive
Lexington, KY 40517

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JULY 23.

Selections will be made and bands notified by July 30.

If you have any questions, please contact Ben via email at benthegm@hotmail.com.

Click here to download the application