Tres Musicos ~ Friday, September 16th

This Friday night in downtown Durham!  An all- female line up featuring the amazing singer songwriters, Jas Natasha and Janxxx, followed by L.Cooper Dj'ing.  This is the after party of 3rd Friday Art Walk. Come celebrate with us. 9pm- midnight. $5 suggested donation.

Brian Kelly at the Pinhook ~ March 20th

This Sunday, March 20th is a very special evening at the Pinhook.  We are celebrating Adisa McKenzie's birthday, the first day of Spring, and Durham's own, Brian Kelly who is set to release his EP, "INTRODUCING" on March 25th.
The night features performances by Brian Kelly, who stands behind the definition of an indie artist. He writes and produces all of his music. He is 19 years old and ready to kick down industry doors with the Alternative R&B inspired EP “INTRODUCING".

Durham resident L. Cooper can be found with her hands in just about every facet of the artistic scene in this town. A talented vocalist, producer, and dj, she can be found leading Deep Listening workshops and organizing film festivals.  She has her fingers on the pulse of the underground, so expect the unexpected. 

Dusty Tech Plays a formula that consists of Hot Remixes, Burning Man themed music, Local Artists, Underground Artists and Producers, Classics and Originals. Basically, Dope music.  

Quran is an extremely talented producer, DJ and trombone player extraordinaire in Durham, NC. 

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm. $7

New L. Cooper Mix

Perferated Dopeness from thelcooper on 8tracks Radio.

L. Cooper at Illegal Oct. 17th

Durham resident L. Cooper can be found with her hands in just about every facet of the artistic scene in this town. A talented vocalist, producer, and dj, she can be found leading Deep Listening workshops, organizing film festivals, hyping open mic night, and holding it down for Freestyle Palace at burning man every year. She has her fingers on the pulse of the underground, so expect the unexpected.
https://soundcloud.com/l-cooper

Party Illegal is excited to finally welcome Raleigh house music legend Marshall Jones to our fine city. With over 15 years experience, Marshall Jones is a wellspring of knowledge about the history and the culture of the house music scene. Repping Sound Cartel and DanceGruv radio, his set is sure to be a cohesive sound journey.
https://soundcloud.com/marshall-jones
http://soundcartel.net/bio/
  
DJ Shahzad is a long time pillar of the Durham music scene. He is the resident dj for Toon and the Real Laww, can be found at numerous Runaway Clothing events, and has the music selection and scratching abilities to hang with the best. He sets the tone for the area, and we can't wait to see what fresh cuts he has in store for us.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDJShahzad
https://soundcloud.com/dj-shahzad

Party Illegal and Durty Durham organizer Treee City's original productions have just been getting better and better. He is the master of the beat cypher, with lead roles in both Foundry in Durham and the more international Top Cats. Last time he played Illegal he dropped a set of entirely North Carolina tracks on us. Durham would truely not be the same without his tireless enthusiasm and organizational prowess.
https://soundcloud.com/treee-city
https://www.mixcloud.com/treee-city/
https://soundcloud.com/top-cats
https://soundcloud.com/foundrycypher
https://soundcloud.com/durtydurham

As always, bass by Illegal's own subwoofers (built by Badman Sound)

21+
$5 before 11pm, $8 after  

Download 'Carnival of Mirrors' by the Black Rock City Allstars

Autumn Vibes Mix

Autumn Vibes from thelcooper on 8tracks Radio.

 New music mix featuring many different artists.  Perfect as we head into the Autumn season.  Happy listening!

Caravansary album by the Black Rock City Allstars

This year's Black Rock City Allstars album Caravansary is free to download as a gift to every one.  This album is amazing and we feel honored to be a part of it.  The track featuring L. Cooper and Adisa McKenzie is here.  It was amazing to perform this song out at Burning Man because there was  rain, hail and lightning early in the week, quite a phenomenon for the desert in August. Enjoy!

Freestyle Palace 2014!

Packing for the Playa from thelcooper on 8tracks Radio.

Freestyle Palace rises again in Black Rock City, NV.  If you're heading out there, check us out at 8:30/ Esplanade. Join in the Freestyle jam or grab a drink from the Pussy Liquor lounge.  Have a safe journey and see you at home!

TripKnight Invitation to Friends Fest 2014

 

Join us on April 26th at the beautiful Haw River Ballroom for a beautiful day of music.  There will also be fresh local food.  The lovely Chelsey Cooper will be joining us from Washington, DC for this show.  Spring time on the Haw River, yes please!

Sunny Morning Mixtape

Sunny Morning from thelcooper on 8tracks Radio.

Dance Floor Sandwich

Free Download of Dance Floor Sandwich is now available!  Go get it.  Produced by Adisa McKenzie.Vocals by L. Cooper and Adisa McKenzie.  We had so much fun making this track, inspired by all the hot dance parties out there.  Enjoy!

Rock for Roe! Sunday, Jan. 20th

Get ready for an INCREDIBLE evening at the Pinhook on Sunday, January 20th.  Come out and hear the Mountain Goats, Blooz Travellerzz and Creedence Queerwater Revival (featuring yours truly, L. Cooper of TripKnight, rockin out on the drums) and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision.
Tickets are SOLD OUT, but there will be a few available at the door.

Doors open at 6pm and music starts at 7pm.  The event is sponsored by Duke University’s WXDU-FM.  

All proceeds from the $20 tickets benefit NARAL Pro-Choice NC: 'NARAL NC is the political arm of the pro-choice movement in North Carolina. NARAL NC works to protect access to the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing safe, legal and accessible abortion. It serves as an advocate and voice for pro-choice citizens in North Carolina. NARAL NC mobilizes and trains thousands of activists across North Carolina to get involved in the political process— from lobbying their legislators to working to elect pro-choice candidates. Through education, lobbying, electoral work, and grassroots organizing, NARAL NC saves women’s lives.'

I am so excited to be a part of this show!  Look forward to seeing you there.

TripKnight at the Pinhook, Friday, Dec. 7th!

We are really looking forward to unveiling more visual stimulation and an incredible set with Adisa McKenzie on vocals and lyrical tapestries, Joseph Golson on saxophone, L. Cooper on visual control and percussion, and DJ Dymacel on the knobs and buttons.  Yup yup!! Look forward to seeing you there. 

Does This Acid Make Me Look Fat?

Photo by L. Cooper, using projections and Coge

Adisa McKenzie - Does This Acid Make Me Look Fat (Prod. by Robbero) by Dj Robbero

New Remix by Lithuanian producer, DJ Robbero.  'Does This Acid Make Me Look Fat' by Adisa McKenzie.  Trap track! 

Thank you Virginia Beach!

 It was a beautiful sunny day in Virginia Beach this last Saturday.  We went swimming in the ocean, got some delicious seafood ocean-side and then performed at the Half Moon Festival at Half Moon on 17th St.  We began our set right when the sun went down and magic began to fill the air.  Adisa McKenzie on vocals, L. Cooper on vocals and percussion, Joseph on saxophone and N8 on the knobs and buttons.   What an incredible day and night.  Thank you to Half Moon and all of the live musicians!

TripKnight in Asheville this Saturday Night!

Queen Plz by Summer Puente, Space Circus by Jack Wabb, TripKnight by Emily Henderson

We are very excited to perform in Asheville this Saturday night, March 24th, at Remix for the Space Circus Show!

Hula hooping by Cock Ring!
Drag by Dimitri Savage!
And a performance by
Princess Perfect! meow!

Dance party by DJ Saute, DJ Queen Plz and TripKnight (Live mc's and original tracks)! filthy dirty beats, poppy, hot, all out booty shaking dance floor! Safety First Queerlovely dance space! Let's work it out on the floor, dear friends. It is sooooooo good to be alive and shake ass!

It's a benefit; let's help out our community near and far!
tranzmission prison project and *save shackistan! will get the proceeds.

*local families at risk of evictions due to housing code issues.

Inspired!

Photo by J Valas

We are so inspired after performing for the NC Dream Team benefit. What an incredible group of people!  The Al Jazeera documentary called the Dreamers features Viridiana Martinez who talks about shedding the fear, and standing strong.  Please check out the video and also donate to this organized and powerful group of young people!
And, of course, the dance party was amazing!  So many beautiful people gettin down and dirty.  Thank you Dj Play Play, Queen Plz and Birdgherl for your tireless devotion to our celebrations! 

photo by L. Cooper

TripKnight + Dj Queen Plz this saturday night at the Pinhook!

photo by Dj Yammy

This saturday night at the Pinhook in Durham, NC.  Dj Fifi Hi-Fi, Dj Play Play, and Dj Queen Plz will be throwin down.  The theme is 'My So Called Life', um, totally.  Get out your flannels and dance your booty off!

Happy new Year!

It is now 2012 and we are ready!  More love, more music, more celebration.  

This is our time, let's go all in!!

New Year's Eve at the Pinhook!

Adisa McKenzie and L. Cooper will be rockin the mic at the Pinhook with Dj Queen Plz on New Year's Eve!  Dj's Play Play and Yammy will be throwing down and keeping the dance party fully dancing, Durty Durham style.  Entering 2012:  Occupy your heart.  We are so excited to dance our way into the new year!