Dec 1: Various One Year Anniversary Featuring “the mighty H.A.S. soundsystem”

I’ve known Monkeytek a long time now and been to a couple of Various shows, one of which was at Branx. It is a fun show for sure with some music that I hadn’t heard before but highly enjoyed. I don’t know how to describe it, but after the jump there is links to mixes and a description by Renegade magazine.

Oh yeah, and the H.A.S. system is “the system” I’ve been told.

From Monkeytek:

Various
Bass music for Portland
12/1/07
Dj’s: E3-Atlas, pdx * Deville- Leeds,UK * Monkeytek * Ryan Organ
branx
320 se 2nd ave Portland, Or
10pm 21 & up $5

Various is a monthly party showcasing the best in dubstep and jungle music with a healthy dose of dub all featured on the mighty H.A.S. soundsystem. The vibes at Various are always joyful and raucous. The bass is massive.

December 1st marks the 1 year anniversary of Various. Over the past 12 months, Various (hosted by Monkeytek and Ryan Organ) has featured quality sets from E3, Jon A.D., Kyle T.,Dial M, Struggle, The Bassist and Rubik. Our aim is to play and hear excellent bass-heavy music on a huge soundsystem and bring a different vibe to Portland nightlife.

Nov 3: We Have Music and other Happenings Around P-Town Tonight

Here is some going one…and probably more added later:

• November 2, 3: Battles at Hawthorne Theatre & Ghostface Killah at Roseland; FREE MP3s
• Oct 26- Nov 3: circus me around–dance + architecture + light + sound
• Like or Interested in Buddhism: 3 Events –”I assure you it will be a monumental experience.”
• Nov 3: Seoul Brother #1 and King Tim 33.3 at Beuhlaland (Free/No Cover)–”Robot Dance Party

• Nov 3: Muu Muu’s–Atom 13, 6′2″, 215, needs a posse.
• November 3 JACKPOT RECORDS 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE at Lola’s Room. (FREE)
• Nov 3: Various at Branx (Dub, Dubstep, Jungle, Ruckus)

September 1st–PDX DNB: Various Bass PDX is Back! Now at BRANX

This was sent over by my good friend MonkeytekDJ:

VARIOUS BASS PDX

deep last winter, we began our various party so we would have a night to play whatever we wants we personally get bored hearing or playing the same thing all night. basically, the idea is to bring a mixed genre party into portland nightlife.

the music: dubstep, jungle, dub and ruckus

various began as a one-off party and has since blossomed into a monthly. we have been holding the night at acme since january and have moved to branx. various takes place every 1st saturday at BRANX- 320 se 2nd avenue.

the sound is deep and bass heavy. it’s essential to have this music represented properly. to that end, we employ h.a.s. sound system as often as possible

the players: core duo of monkeytek and ryan organ host various monthly. we are joined a rotation of guests deejays: jon a.d., dial m, e3,rubik, kyle t to name a few.

Branx Thursday Nights - “So Hot Right Now”

 Just got this massive picture fest message from About PDX.
Looks interesting…

So Hot Right Now Host, Mike Williams

Legendary DJ, Beyonda Doubt

Fly by night sensation, Joee Irwin (The Electric Ghost)

Reminder for Wednesday: Pica’s 12 Aniversary Party and PRA Presents SNAP! @ Branx

• Pica is having its 12 year Anniversary Party tonight at Holocene.
  Featuring Panther, Plastic Little, and DJ Copy, with treats by Saint Cupcake!

• PRA Presents SNAP! @ Branx tonight!
  It’s a DJ dance party with a “Downtown Julie Brown” style host (Coco B), new guests every month, fly dancers and podcasted interviews.

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July 18th - PRA Presents SNAP! @ Branx

Sent over by Coco of PRA:

Come Pump up the jams of the late 80’s and early ‘90s with PRA. Think Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Ferris Bueller, The Miami Sound Machine and Madonna’s cone bra. Pay homage to Deee-lite’s “Groove is in the heart”, snap bracelets and the rise of the Rave scene. It’s a DJ dance party with a “Downtown Julie Brown” style host (Coco B), new guests every month, fly dancers and podcasted interviews.

If your aging hipster bones can still do The Running Man, The Whop, Kid-n-Play or that jiggle thing across the stage that MC Hammer used to do, then you’ll fit right in.

This month’s first show includes 90s inspired sounds from bands Lactatious and Sixteen

Switches, along with resident DJ P Murder and

guest DJ Tigerstripes

Branx
320 SE 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97214