Chiptune shows are pretty rad. But they're even better when they're on rooftops overlooking the twinkling Manhattan skyline, surrounded by fireworks, friends and food.
Bleeps Over Brooklyn is the first in a series of outdoor chiptune concerts happening in high places throughout NYC's number-uno borough. At our July 4th launch party, lo-fi jams from Minusbaby, Oxygenstar, Zen Albatross and Note! will accompany the deafening pyrotechnics, blasting danceable bleeps and bloops into the color-filled night sky.
- $5 donation PLEEEEASE ! (Oxygenstar is lugging a PA from Connecticut and needs gas monies)
- BYOB !
- Pre-Show BBQ !
- Chiptune Open-Mic !
- PARTY !
868 Myrtle Ave (top floor)
Brooklyn, NY
(G train to Myrtle-Willoughby, J train to Myrtle Ave)
4-7 PM - Pre-show BBQ down the block at Project Parlor (21+) - 742 Myrtle Ave (map: http://is.gd/d7ULw)
7:30 PM - open mic
8:00 PM - Note!
8:30 PM - Zen Albatross
9:30 PM - Minusbaby
10:30 PM - Oxygenstar
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**MINUSBABY**MINUSBABY**
**MINUSBABY**MINUSBABY**
Long-time 8bitpeoples member, minusbaby, born Richard Alexander Caraballo in New York City, trades in counterpoint, subtle dissonances and surprises. While it may be impossible to predict exactly what will happen at each performance, one constant can be expected: a forceful, equatorial beat. Each familiar song is given new variation while the center holds it down with a bassy bottom end to make anything bump and bounce that hasn't been tied down, exploding the very meaning of 8-bit orchestration.
**OXYGENSTAR**OXYGENSTAR**
**OXYGENSTAR**OXYGENSTAR**
To fully comprehend the force that drives OxygenStar (Carl Peczynski), one must travel back in time to '96 when MTV was still playing music. Inspired by Michael J Fox's performance during the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance, Carl was immediately drawn to the sound of an electric guitar. From that day forward, Carl developed an ongoing interest in other instruments, such as piano and the drumset. Self-taught and just out of high school, he took to working on solo electronic projects. By the year 2000, OxygenStar quickly became the most important adventure of Carl's musical pursuit and has grown far too large to be contained in his apartment.
**ZEN ALBATROSS**ZEN ALBATROSS**
**ZEN ALBATROSS**ZENALBATROSS**
Zen Albatross uses homebrew software and ancient spirit magicks to craft introspective elegies and infectious dance beats for the Nintendo Game Boy. It is recommended that his music be heard while aboard a steam-powered airship, but in the event that this setting is somehow unavailable, land-based listening is an acceptable alternative. His album is coming out soon. Maybe.
**NOTE!**NOTE!**
**NOTE!**NOTE!**
Note! makes music using antiquated hardware synths, video game consoles and circuit bent toys. Being a percussionist first, much of his music revolves around strong beats and rhythm play. While his music tends towards the more upbeat, you can easily find darker and more aggressive tracks change the mood.
