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]
11. Milwaukee
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
12. Starscape – Baltimore, Maryland
Photograph by ERIK FOX / DOPEONPLASTIC.org
13. New Year’s Eave @ The Atlanta Tabernacle
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
14. Boston
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
15. New Orleans, Louisiana
Photograph by CHAD SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Bassnectar – Bass Head
16. Bonnaroo – Manchester, Tennessee
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
17. Santa Cruz
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
18. St. Louis
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
19. Kalamazoo, Michigan
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
20. Charlotte, North Carolina
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
Bassnectar Superstylin Smashup
21. Chicago
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
22. Camp Bisco – Mariaville, New York
Photograph by DAVE VANN LIVE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
23. Sasquatch Music Festival – George, Washington
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
24. Eugene, Orgeon
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
25. Portland, Oregon
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
Ellie Goulding – Lights (Bassnectar Remix)
26. Re:Generation – North Plain, Oregon
Photograph by ERIC PIRRITT
27. Reno
Photograph by DAVID MARSHALL FLEMING / REDRUM PHOTOGRAPHY
28. Seattle
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
29. Oakland
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
30. Summer Camp Festival – Chillicothe, Illinois
Photograph by CHAD SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Bassnectar Cozza Frenzy Mega Bass Remix
31. Electric Daisy Carnival – Las Vegas
Photograph by SMITTY
32. Orlando
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
33. Nocturnal Festival – Texas
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
34. Minneapolis
Photograph by BASSNECTAR.net
35. Norfolk, Virginia
Photograph by LIA HOLLAND
Bassnectar Dubuasca
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