Celebrate the release of docu-series “The Benders Circuit” on Gold Diggers TV. A debut screening of first 5 episodes of this docu-series along with performances by artists featured in the documentary. The Electronic Audiovisual Performance Scene in LA has developed since the early 2000s into one of the most important underground art movements of this millennium. The directors have documented many of the leading performing artists, events, and venues of this culture, shooting over 200 shows and interviews. Genres include experimental electronic, circuit bending, noise, modular electronic, glitch, IDM, AV bending, and live electronic film scores. This is a unique media archive that explores an ultra-creative subculture that many people don’t even know exists. Directed by Angela Izzo and Eric A. Zimmerman. Produced by: Tiger Eyes Media
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Live Performances:
8-9 j3m5 DJ
9:pm The Zero Collective
9:30 VJ Av@nt
10:00 J3m5
10:30 Elbow Patches – Andy Ben and Jeff Boynton
11:00 Rogue Squares – Elaine Carey and Carlos Giffoni
Back Room / VIP Screening Room
8:15pm – 12 midnight The Benders Circuit – screening episodes
Episode 1 – The Benders Circuit: An introduction to the underground world of the Benders. A young videographer in LA discovers the scene, while a promoter shows what it takes to put on a bender event. With Jeff Boynton, Mata, Banetorko, Pulsating Cyst, Bandito Overlord, Experimental Half Hour, and more.
Episode 2 – Bent History: Explore the history of the LA underground noise and bending scene. Performers discuss the early venues and how the scene originated. Featuring Igor Amokian, Univac, Andy Ben, Skyline Electric, Pedestrian Deposit, and Gerald Casale of Devo.
Episode 3 – Sounds of the Future: The world of modular electronic music and video is exploding. A coalition of modular performers do an experimental electronic event, Celebrate Everything. Featuring Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb, Kron, Twin Braids, Baseck, Joy Through Noise, and Gabe Morley aka lo grey beam
Episode 4 – Make Some Noise. What is it that attracts people to Noise? Includes a profile of LA noise venue (the) Handbag Factory. Featuring Bandito Overlord, Telecaves, Rain aka Endometrium Cuntplow, Bob Bellarue, Tonos, and more.
Episode 5 – Underground Spots: The modular scene keeps expanding with a renegade outdoor event, Modular on the Spot. Popup events operate on the edge without permits, putting shows at constant risk for police shutdown. Featuring Rodent, Bana Hafar, Mike Dobler, Derrick Baseck, Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb, and more.
