A lofi beat performer's sanctuary, lofi_dena is a new series serving the Alta/Pasadena music scene. Curated and produced by E+RO=3 aka EROZilla and Trade School, lofi_dena events will feature an Open Aux, performances by E+RO=3 aka EROZilla appearances by a rotating cast of special guests beat makers, and live visuals by Society of Shadows. Hosted by Rhys Langston and featuring Topu Lyo and BlckGod9!
Schedule
Doors 8PM
Open Aux 8PM - 9PM
Featured Performers 9PM - Midnight
E Ross III, (one of Leimert Park's finest) musically known as E+RO=3 (E ROW 3), EROZilla (E ROW Zilluh) and formerly known as Ravage Beats (circa 2007-2012), is a musical polymath of sorts...He is a professional music producer, educator, audio & sound designer, engineer, and certified beat scene performance legend. ERO is highly regarded & respected as one of the originators and curators of the past (and current) worldwide L.A. beat scene circa 2007/08. One of the few unique music makers who would be considered top tier in original beats, remixes, and/or flips: both live or studio recorded. His style ranges from pure soul/neo soul based beats all the way to house, glitch, 8-bit, and even children’s music (some under different alias’s-but you didn't actually hear that).
His live beat set is one of the most unique performances (sonically and visually) you will ever see & hear, with a sincerity that resonates with just about everyone who witnesses. The pleasure's all yours…
Society Of Shadows represents the light works of video artist Ben Koffman. Working with a combination of analog and digital media, his areas of interest include live video performance, VJing, projection mapping, and hosting beat maker showcases and VHS tape swaps. He works as a performer and AV tech at clubs all over LA and conferences all over the US and Europe. As an Art Center alumni and NELA lifetime resident Pasadena and Altadena are his home and community.
Rhys Langston Podell is a musician, visual artist, and writer born, raised, and based in Los Angeles, California. Publications such as the NY Times, the LA Times, AFROPUNK, LA Weekly, STEREOGUM, and SPIN have praised his multimedia efforts. Notable projects include 2020's dissertation and musical album Language Arts Unit: a Rap Textbook and 2022's Grapefruit Radio, which melded his outré rap, visual art, and absurdist prose. Ever composing and plotting between disciplines, he remains the poet laureate of his living room and has a higher vertical leap than your favorite rapper.
korean american
i like to document and collaborate.
love experimenting with instrumental texture and rhythm.
composed music for netflix: 3 part docuseries ‘jeen-yuhs’ (kanye trilogy), HULU 4-part series ‘life after baywatch’ BET’s muhammad ali the people’s champ. etc.