Arkansas’s first all underground electronic music boat party / groove cruise

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Come enjoy something totally unique to the Little Rock area.
This will not just be a party, this will be an experience! You definitely don’t want to miss this event!

Induced Grooves would like to introduce…

Brett Johnson

Cynosure, Classic, .dotbleep, Aesoteric, 2020, Freerange

Dallas, TX

Over the last several years Brett Johnson has earned himself a reputation for making quality House music with a Techno edge.Brett’s passion for combining his love of Soul, Disco, House and Techno music results in one cohesive body of music that explores the rhythmic and melodic complexities of Techno while keeping its warmth and soul intact.

Work that not only satisfies his musical needs but he feels also scratches a much needed itch in the world. Having a DJ career that nearly covers 2 decades Brett has gained the experience and musical knowledge to be considered a “DJ’s DJ”. Like his productions his DJ sets are not bound by any genres. A big believer that a DJ should tell the audience a story, Brett weaves a musical journey full of hope, laughter and drama. His skill behind the turntables has allowed him to play all throughout the world many times over at all of the hottest clubs and festivals around.

MORE ABOUT BRETT JOHNSON

Brett Johnson has developed a serious music career, when not traveling the globe rocking dance floors and leaving no survivors he is at home working on music. When his productions grabbed the attention of Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon’s Classic Records they were quick to get him signed to the label, as well as DJ Sneak’s Magnetic Recordings. Production projects and remixes for high profile artists like Mark Farina, Robbie Hardkiss, Alexi Delano, Smash TV, Alexkid, Soul Mechanik, Shur-I-Kan, Iz and Diz, Formidable Force, Scoper and Bubba and many others have kept this studio bee buzzing. With the success of his Bounce EP on Classic Recordings and his hit singles “Temptation and Lies”, “Broken” and “Where Are You Going?”, we can count on Brett to continue bringing the beats and music we love.

It was a progressive evolution over fifteen years that began with the late 80s Rap and Hip House sound, which offered an introduction to DJing and what is now coined as “turntable-ism”. Followed by the Techno and House influence in the early 90s, where Brett felt he had found his niche and in those early years his love for all things electronic grew into a deep respect and passion. At the same time, the Dallas House music scene was growing and Brett was being exposed to great event productions and even greater House music talents and legends.

“The early ’90s in Dallas were an amazing time for House and Techno music. I was consumed with producers like MAW, Todd Terry, Kerri Chandler, K.O.T. , Timmy Regisford and the whole NYC movement, then I was exposed to the new Chicago sound that was making waves and fell in love with its playfulness. I had the chance to hear people like Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, Ralphi Rosario, the DiY Crew and dozens of others.Though It was’nt until i had the great pleasure of meeting and spending time with house music pioneer Chez Damier, that I understood that making music was the next step for me”.

A move to Austin inspired ideas and motivation to make music. While Brett continued to build the DJ aspect of his career, he was consumed with writing music and over the next four years he studied music, absorbed information and learned all he could about the equipment and production.

Brett started Aesoteric Records with friends in ’98, its purpose was to be an outlet to release their music, but it wasn’t long before other artists were signed to the label. Iz and Diz, Cpen, Hakan Lidbo and fellow Dallas House heads JT Donaldson, Tim Shumaker aka Home and Garden and Lance Desardi were all people they thought expressed a similar vibe. The label has given Brett and friends the freedom to do and say what they want without any confusion. “I realized a long time ago that my purpose in life was to make myself and others happy, I have chosen music to be the vehicle to do so”.

Brett says, “I have only begun to tap my own potential, the future looks quite bright for the world and our music… “.

Along with…

- Ben Armstrong

(Headset Recordings)

(Fayettville, AR)

Ben Armstrong has been spinning at various events and radio shows throughout the US since 1994. With early influences such as Trevor Lamont, Sam-me, Halo and Justin Long, Ben quickly established himself and has continued to perform regularly over the years. Throughout his DJ career, Ben has played from coast to coast and the bookings are still pouring in. During this time, Ben experimented with producing his own music, and began taking his production seriously in 2002. Specializing in various styles of “mature” House music, Ben Armstrong has made a name for himself in the Underground House community. With DJ’s such as Don Tinsley, Trevor Lamont and Ray Colclough playing and charting his tunes, Ben Armstrong’s tracks have been heard around the world. Artists including Rhythm Plate, Jason Hodges, Don Tinsley and DJ Lazz have remixed his original tracks, and many more are sure to come.

- Craig Howell

(Eclectic Souls Project / ESP)

(Dallas, TX)

Craig Howell is one of Dallas’ best kept secrets. With over two decades experience as a working DJ, he’s been a consistent contributor to the Dallas House community all the while. He’s been an artist and a music lover from a very young age, with roots in Punk Rock, Industrial, Hip Hop and Dub. Craig’s track selections and proficient mixing skills combine with his vibrant passion for music to create a sonic experience that’s as mesmerizing as it is unique.

- The Sleazy SoundWrights w/ Manny Ledezma & Holmez

(Induced Grooves, Illegal Alien Records, Eclectic Souls Project / ESP)

(Little Rock, AR)

2 different people from 2 different places with a like mind foruncompromising quality music. Manny Ledezma and JoeHolmes hailing from Orlando, FL and Dallas, TX collided inLittle Rock, AR in 2009. Bothcarrying 13 years experience behind the decks and many of dance floorsbetween them; they definitely have a firm grasp for the nuances of proper undergrounddance music. From House to Funk toDisco and Techno, these two have the ear for any atmosphere.

- Phillip Dixon

(Induced Grooves)

(Little Rock, AR)

- Josh Lawrence

(Tulsa, OK)

18 to enter and 21 to drink

Only 250 Tickets Available

July = $15

August = $15

September = $20

Day of Show =$25 (At Arkansas Queen boarding location ONLY)

Tickets will be available online until September 11th

Tickets also available in person by contacting MannyLedezma@Gmail.com

Make sure you are there EARLY!