July 25, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Legendary Bassnectar Concert Family Photos [35 pics]

by twistedsifter

New York City – Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net

The first time I saw Bassnectar live was at the Living Room stage at Shambhala in 2008. It was a dewy morning and I distinctly remember thinking, ‘this is one of the best live sets I’ve ever heard’. I’ve been fortunate to catch a few sets since and the man does not disappoint.

In anticipation of his upcoming release, ‘Divergent Spectrum’, the Sifter has compiled a gallery of Bassnectar’s world famous Family Photos. At every show you can be sure a gifted photographer will take an epic crowd shot to immortalize the night.

There is a massive 125-picture gallery up on Bassnectar’s official site that I highly recommend. Below is a small collection of some of my favourites. Enjoy!

2. Covington

Photograph by LIA HOLLAND

3.Coachella

Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net

4. Philadelphia

Photograph by BASSNETCAR.net

5. Electric Forest Festival – Rothbury, Michigan

Photograph by B. HOCKENSMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

ABOUT BASSNECTAR

By combining sound and force with weight, the Bassnectar experience engulfs the senses. It is as physical as it is auditory; the adventure has no rules, no limitations, and no hesitation in fusing the familiar with the strange or the classic with the cutting edge.

Bassnectar is the brainchild of Lorin Ashton, and it exists as an open-sourced musical project that is as diverse as it is heavy, as raw as it is meticulous, and as fierce as it is imaginary. Spanning the spectrum of sonic style, the music covers every genre imaginable and smashes it all into a synthesis of intense, wobbling basslines and hypnotic soundscapes.

Whether remixing, collaborating, writing, DJing, performing live, or working on constant social networking, Bassnectar’s music is the lure and social impact is the sincere intention. According to Ashton, “We are so blessed, and so deeply fortunate to be alive and awake right now…it’s a basic truth, but it’s very powerful. I think privilege confers responsibility, and Bassnectar is a reflection of that opportunity to give back; the motion of my cells bouncing back at the world.” [Source]

6.Red Rocks Amphitheater – Colorado

Photograph by LIA HOLLAND

7. Kansas City

Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net

8. Providence

Photograph by LIA HOLLAND

9. Bass Center 2 – Asheville, North Carolina

Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net

10. Hangout Late Night – Gulf Shoes, Alabama

Photograph by LIA HOLLAND

BASSNECTAR Continued…

Through his self-run Amorphous Music label and Bassnectar Labs studio, he has remixed/collaborated with the likes of KRS-One, Perry Farrel, Fever Ray, Spearhead, STS9, Buckethead, Tappa Zuki, and Zumbi of Zion I; as well as various remix projects with producers such as Z-trip, Diplo, BT, 6Blocc, DJ Vadim, and RJD2.

Along the way, the Bassnectar tour has headlined stops at some of the most noted venues in the country. After a long line of sell-out shows, Bassnectar never fails to gather monster crowds on the festival circuit. Some of his most celebrated sets took place at the nation’s top festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, ACL, Bonnaroo, and Ultra Music Festival.

Whether performing at an intimate club or at a major festival, Bassnectar energizes audiences with an experience unlike any other. [Source]