Aphotic Segment - The Temptation Edition w/ Josh Dahlberg

What is your idea of a temptation? …A blandishment or a provocation? Perhaps it is a captivating magnetism or a seductive decoy culminating into deception and plagued by a never-ending maze of difficulties? You can certainly predict either as the end result of cavorting with Dahlberg and Pompa. Surely you’ve witnessed one of their mindboggling evenings of delusional chicanery…. And if you haven’t, well let’s just say that it can be extremely tempting when presented with the opportunity to chum around with these lads.

On September 28th, Aphotic Segment brings together these two rascals for the first time in more than a year…. Yes, a sight that is truly beholden. You will probably drink a little whiskey. Nay, you will eventually sweat pure grain alcohol by the end of the night, then wake up in the morning broke and with your pants missing. Thankfully, the latter has yet to occur. But since we can’t predict the future, we must wait and see what the night shall foretell from beginning to mysterious end. This will prove to be a night of real “Temptation.”

Selectors:
Josh Dahlberg - DJ
Drew Pompa - DJ

Wednesday, September 28th 2011
Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
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10pm-2am
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Aphotic Segment 016 | August 31st 2011

The end of summer was a chance to meet new friends and say goodbye to old ones. Relaxing night, but perfect weather for the deck, where most of our listeners found themselves.

Bill Corrigan brought a nice and eclectic blend of hip-hop, reggae, boogie and of course, metal music. He had the kind of immense knowledge of metal akin the the dudes who play all the super rare on cjam, sunday mornings. And paired beautifully with Bill for the eveing was Daniel D, who brought his 570AM psych jams, via Brian Jonestown Massacre and Spaceman 3. A nice basket of aural goodies for a relaxing end of summer evening at the pub. Checkski!

Part 1: Bill Corrigan
Length: 50:05
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
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Part 1: Daniel D
Length: 57:50
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
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Aphotic Segment - End of Summer, What An Endless Bummer

Hello everyone… I hope that you have enjoyed another sweltering summer. And what a summer it’s been. Perhaps a bit of a tear jerker for some and unjust for others. The government plummeted us further into debt, half of London burned and neighbors been gettin’ straight pistol-whipped in the hood.

As Aphotic Segment moves into its last monthly for the summer season, we’re here to soothe your anguish… to help you drink away the pains. Why don’t you join us, while we pour a little for our homies and a lot for ourselves. It’s the end of summer so let us put a close to yet another endless bummer.

This month’s guests are none other than a couple of neighborhood playlisters full of the aural delights. Just swing into Mudgies one afternoon and you can hear the magic in the air. Locals Bill Corrigan and Dan Dlugosielski will be selecting their favorite summer tunes to help alleviate your troubles.

Summer Soundtrack Courtesy Of:
Bill Corrigan (Asphasiacs) – DJ/Tapes
Dan Dlugosielski (Winter Ruby) – DJ
Drew Pompa – DJ

Wednesday, August 31st 2011
Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
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10pm-2am
NO Cover

Aphotic Segment 015 | July 27th 2011

Time has seemingly evaded my mind, and upon posting the newest Aphotic Segment event, I realized that I have yet to upload last month's recorded sets.

Hell of a night, as we celebrated Ernie Guerra's 29th birthday party. Lots boozin' and dancing in the rain, as the heavens opened and the seas swallowed us alive. Per usual, fantastic music, but very disappointed that I was unable to capture birthday boy's recording. However, Mr. Joe Vargas made up for in his recording was I was unable to accomplish with Ernie's. So why don't you pull up a lawn-chair, pour a little mad dog and relax your ears to some fine audio tonality. Check it!

Part 1: Drew Pompa
Length: 42:30
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
Link: Download

Tracklist:
01) Mountains - Newsprint
02) Magical Beautiful - Here Come the Wild Waves
03) Singing Statues - Doing it All Again
04) Battles - Futura
05) Brian Eno & Karl Hyde - Bebop Hurry
06) Pale Sketcher - Wash it All Away (Cleansed Dub)
07) Teeel - Triangle Waves
08) Ford & Lopatin - Strawberry Skies
09) Com Truise - Flightwave

Part 2: Joe Vargas
Length: 1:25:52
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
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Aphotic Segment - The Spiritual Healing Edition w/ Erno the Inferno & Joe Vargas - July 27th 2011

This Aphotic Segment is proud to proclaim that the month of July is now a new patron saint month to be lent to the usual spiritual observances …. and although our views are often secular by nature, it’s occasionally entertaining to reference religious figures for the purpose of steeping our minds in the myriad amount of ideas we hold dear to our vision. Don’t you worry though, we’re not going to solicit you to relocate to a remote jungle encampment and drink Kool-Aid…….that intercom was CREEPY!

Ernie Guerra, known ‘round these parts as “Erno the Inferno,” is our special guest patron-saint-of-the-month. What’s even better is that he’s celebrating his birthday on the eve of our grand musical exposition. Over countless years, while deep in the bowels of this great recession, Ernie has made an impact on the local community by healing the poor, sick, blind and leprous (among others) back to health through the magical and holistic practices of music. No one knows for sure, but tales told amongst village residents suggest that a bearded man approached Erno in his dream one night and granted him such powers. I mean, how else could one explain the sudden and mysterious knowledge bestowed to a local street urchin who spends most days wandering barefooted amongst the village byways? No one knows for sure and Erno ain’t talkin’, either!

Please, won’t you join us and help pay respect to such a glorified soul? Candle light vigil begins at 10 p.m. and carries on into the early morning.

Ceremonial Vibes By:
Erno the Inferno - DJ
Joe Vargas - DJ
Drew Pompa - DJ

Wednesday, July 27th 2011
Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
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10pm-2am
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Aphotic Segment 014 w/ Coyote Clean Up - June 29th 2011

Aphotic Segment has enjoyed one year as a musical educator for the liberal listening crowd, pairing a fine musical backdrop with the necessary pastiche to spark collective inspirations courtesy of the event’s special guest selectors. As we make a solid transition into this year of the golden rabbit with wisdom and prescience, we intend to uphold the divinity of this everlasting humanistic code. Far be it for us to suggest we are the architects and pavers of this road however, for there have been many, especially in Detroit, who have navigated this familial rugged terrain. Long story short, good music is great, and our mission is to continue bringing you the goods. This month’s music engineer is proof positive.

Christian Jay Sienkiewicz, better known around the sub-tropical, Antarctic, eighth dimensional enclaves as Coyote Clean Up; is the guest of honor for this month’s Aphotic Segment. The musical triangulation of this clairvoyant is definitely left and right of center. There is simply no telling what international waters this self-proclaimed marauder intends to traverse. You must simply wash your hands of the situation, sit back and enjoy the ride.

Analogies aside, Christian’s influences are hard to pin. But whatever he plays, he’s sure to arouse your specific interests. His Downhill Express album from last year illuminates his fascination with down-tempo, house, and hip-hop….. while also providing a lyrical vibe that emanates with a shoegaze sensibility. Or perhaps you heard one of the many eclectic mixes compiled under his “Ice Cold Chrissy” moniker? Funk, jazz, world, and experimental….. not to mention his remix support for Toro Y Moi and Balam Acab. Indeed, Christian’s artistic integrity is looking positive these days, so don’t sleep on your chance to catch a truly one of a kind set. Ya’erd!

Coyote Clean Up - Live/DJ
Drew Pompa - DJ

Wednesday, June 29th 2011
Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
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10pm-2am
NO Cover

Aphotic Segment - One Year | May 25th 2011

It’s hard to believe that one year has passed, but I would have never imagined that I would still be toiling about nearly thirteen events later. As I reflect back on a year’s worth of events, I could not have expressed enough gratitude to all of the deejays and regular patrons who have made Aphotic Segment an anticipated monthly hangout. And to that, I thank you all immensely for your love and support..... but enough about me and more about the music.

I was fortunate enough to be graced with the presence of Detroit’s premiere music guru and Interdimensional Transmissions label head, Brendan Gillen, also known as BMG of Ectomorph. Brendan had approached me a couple of months ago about coordinating an event that would showcase his collection of music that spanned a century, and as inclined as I am to a variety of music, I was immediately intrigued. Below are a couple of two hour sets that move anywhere from south American psychedelic and American lo-fi reggae and indie, via peaking lights, to blues, jazz, soul, punk, and electronic. Enjoy!

Part 1: Drew Pompa
Length: 2:09:20
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
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Part 2: BMG of Ectomorph
Length: 2:20:24
Format: MP3
Bit Rate: 192 KBPS
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