Thursday 1-28 | PHILTER with ANDY COMPTON at Medusa Lounge

Thursday January 28th

PHILTER will be having a soft re-opening at the Medusa Lounge in Silver Lake.

We are stoked to have ANDY COMPTON (The Rurals/ Peng - UK) with us for the ride! Please don't miss this extraordinary artist who makes only rare appearances in Los Angeles. We are more than lucky to have him!

Also PHILTER resident DJ Eddie B

+ Lillyanne and Hawkeye (Headinghome)

will join us for the re-opening celebration we have been waiting for.

For those of you who have not witnessed the Medusa Lounge let me just say this: intimate. unique. quality sound. cheap drinks ($4 wells) $5 secured parking (or FREE ample street parking).

Prepare to be transported to another world.

All things HOUSE. All things positive.

Come dance, laugh, and fill your heart with pure happiness...

for at least one night!

Oh and did I mention... it's FREE : )

love and music!

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Watch ANDY COMPTON & The Rurals on YOU TUBE

All the excitement takes place at:

The Medusa Lounge

3211 Beverly Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90057

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Andy Compton:

Andy Compton is one of the most respected and prolific House producers to come out of the UK. He became a full time musician at the age of 16, playing the guitar in several bands.

In the early 90’s he discovered and fell in love with the kind of music he wanted to make - not just straight up house music, but DEEP house, a sound which infuses jazz /soul and house elements to create a deeper feeling.

In 1993 he started to do underground countryside barn raves under the name Rural Promotions, which then became the name of his first record label. Andy created the group “The Rurals” in 1994, and soon was introduced to vocalist Marie Tweek, which was the icing on the cake for The Rurals soulful sound. For the following fifteen years The Rurals had perfected a unique style of live elements melted with thumping electronic music and became known worldwide as one of the very best Deep House acts.

With over 70 singles, 12 LPs and songs on over 200 compilations, Andy Compton has been nothing short of prolific. A milestone in House-history was the release of their LP 'Sweeter Sounds' in 2001, with the single 'Lush' which busted big in the New York scene and was regularly played at Shelter in New York.

Another highlight in Andy's career was the 10th Rurals LP called 'The 10th Chapter' which was featured on the cover of DJ Magazine in January 2008. Working with everyone from Motown, to the TV show Six Feet Under, and performing and DJ-ing around the world, Andy and The Rurals are the stuff of legend in the House music world.

Andy Compton has emerged as a solo artist, and is collaborating with various vocalists and musicians on his new projects. One of the first of these was GOGO Music's 'Above The Sky' (feat:Kafele) which has received rave reviews! Next came Andy’s soulful collaboration with the singer Divini called ‘In Love Again’ which has been equally praised. Then Andy released his deep and inspirational ‘Save The Children’ which blew people away when Andy played it out on his recent successful U.S tour. Most recently She Recordings from Australia have released Andy Compton (feat Diviniti)-In Time (Incl. Richard Earnshaw & The Rurals Mixes), Peng will soon release Andy Compton (feat:Kafele and Sophia Loren Coffee)-‘I Don’t Want To See The Sun.

The last day & Casas Patronales!

My flight back to Los Angeles was out of Santiago. I had to fly back to Santiago and experience one more night. The last night was awesome. I had the opportunity to meet with Wolf (the PR director of club la Feria) one last time. We went over bookings and made arrangements to produce a PHILTER event at Club la Feria. We also drank a rather nice bottle of wine afterwards. Honestly the best bottle of wine I have ever tasted. It sounds dramatic, but so true.

Meeting Wolf on both a personal level and business level was beneficial, positive, and an experience I will never forget. Like-minded individuals usually find each other. Live life. Love life.

Club Bahrein - Marcelo Vasami - Tato Piatti

Club Bahrein.

A night in Montevideo

Sometimes only one night in another country, in a city you've heard about few times in your life, is all you need to grow.

45 minutes to Colognia, Uruguay

I never expected to visit Uruguay on this trip. It actually did not cross my mind. However I learned I could hop on a ferry and literally be in another country in more or less 45 minutes... it happened to be the most beautiful, tranquil town I have ever experienced in my life. I went for only one night. And to be honest I wasn't sure why I was going or where I was going to stay... or even what to expect. I simply wanted to travel to an entire new existence by ferry.

Beautiful... the experience, the ease it took to get there, and most important the people of Uruguay.

I stepped off the Ferry in Colongnia Uruguay... the most gentle, amicable, and comforting town that has ever come into my life. wow. For a half of a day, i experienced pure and utter peace. No rush. No stress. No judges. Life and humanity. wow... I later took the bus to the capital, Montevideo, where I stayed for the night and met with a friend I met at the hotel in Buenos Aires. I was there such a short time, but it was lovely and fun and ultimately exciting. The wonders of traveling never disappear. Life is too grand.

Capture.

I can't quite recapture everything but there are so many experiences that must be blogged...

The trip to Buenos Aires was mind blowing. The energy that fills the air in such a huge, but quaint city is indescribable... literally. Music, drums, markets, tango dancing, and love fills the streets... and some of the best shopping I have ever encountered.

The faces that don´t leave you.

I met these guys at Ostinetto hotel in the bar the night before I got sick. Max and Sandro. Both full of magic. Both full of love. I think I truly had forgotten the magic that happens when your traveling. Spirits and energies connect in ways that you would never imagine. Hearts open. Judges disappear. Vodka tonics and laughs. The tango and dinner. Two faces that I cannot forget.

A morning in Buenos Aires...

I'm loving this city they call "the Paris of South America" 

Joyful to experience such beauty.

Buenos Aires...first stop club la Pacha!

Arrived at 7pm and fell in love with the people in seconds. Even the immigration officer was friendly!~  When does that happen?  The bus driver to the city... awesome! The taxi driver... wicked!  I ask again, when does that happen? lol

I went straight to a temporary hotel which is not the best I've seen (which I happen to still be at now!) put my stuff in the room and immediately met a super cool Brazilian girl studying Spanish here.  We went out to a nice cafe right down the street and made plans to go to la Pacha!  Oh la Pacha... now in Buenos Aires... originally founded in Ibiza... B-Side played a cool set but to be super honest i was a bit tired from NYE, airplanes, and such.

PHILTER will hit la Pacha too!  Right now we are working on it.  And yes it will happen.

Peter Pan Day... New Years Eve and tail of the monkey!

There's too much of life to live to grow up. Hmmm chronological age...I'm not sure what it means. I'm only as old as my mind tells me. Not sure about you... ?

The day very interesting! ha! After the pre-pre NYE party, I was completely and utterly hung-over. As an event producer, I rarely drink when working... and I rarely drink when I'm at parties if I want to get the most out of the night. Sometimes it's not all fun and games in the club event business... trust that no matter how good the music or how good the party, the organizers and producers are diligently working all night.

I woke up laid by the pool and took some photos for a very quick minute, then I was off to the Tur bus station to head back to Valparaiso... boy did that take a long time! I waited and waited for ohhh let's just say awhile. Finally got on the bus and it broke down!... My friends in Valpo were having a bbq for my birthday and waiting for me to arrive... I finally did at about 10pm! It was awesome!!!! Awesome! I was so happy... sausages, cheese, wine... more wine!... CAKE! LOL... and tail of the monkey!!!! (an awesome coffee/ milk/ alcoholic drink that is simply amazing!... but not when you wake up the next day! ) ha!

NYE!!!!.... I spent it at Jeannette's condo overlooking the sea... on the rooftop watching fireworks... tons of food... the streets absolutely filled!!!! The beaches packed!...fun.fun. The party did not stop until 9pm the next night.

Pablo Neruda's casa Santiago.

Pablo Neruda - political activist who was awarded the Noble prize for Literature in 1971.

I had the chance to visit his house in Santiago where he lived with his first wife Matilde Urrutia who he described as a woman of two faces.

Pablo was fond of wine and conversation with friends. Neruda served his friends in different colored glasses only, as he said that color improved the taste of the drink. If you were not a friend, he served your drink in a clear glass.

The ship-like construction of the various rooms added to the flavor of the "Captain's" story. Neruda had a fascination for the sea, yet he was unable to swim. During his life, a creek and waterfall ran alongside the house. The creek now runs through a buried culvert.

Love by Pablo Neruda:

Because of you, in gardens of blossoming flowers I ache from the
perfumes of spring. I have forgotten your face, I no longer remember your hands;

how did your lips feel on mine?

Because of you, I love the white statues drowsing in the parks,
the white statues that have neither voice nor sight.

I have forgotten your voice, your happy voice; I have forgotten
your eyes.

Like a flower to its perfume, I am bound to my vague memory of
you. I live with pain that is like a wound; if you touch me, you will

do me irreparable harm.

Your caresses enfold me, like climbing vines on melancholy walls.
I have forgotten your love, yet I seem to glimpse you in every
window.

Because of you, the heady perfumes of summer pain me;

Because of you, I again seek out the signs that precipitate desires: shooting
stars, falling objects.

PHILTER coming to Club La Feria in Santiago... and the Pre-pre NYE VIP party!

            

I headed back to Santiago after Jeannette's wedding.  I was invited to a VIP pre-pre NYE party (Dec 29th) at Club la Feria with DJ's Alejandro Vivanco and Jose Luis Ordenes aka UMHO. I met the club owners for the first time and chatted about bookings and about the possibility of doing PHILTER in Santiago.  Why not friends. Why not?... The booking manager (owner) is well up for it, and is interested in a few PHILTER DJ's.  I have learned time and time again that when you are fearless the sky truly has no limit.

La Feria is definitely the best club I have had the pleasure of going to in Santiago. I would guess capacity is at 300-400. The decor deep reds... a very warm feeling. There is an upstairs lounge where the music is low enough to chat... This is 'the' underground spot in Santiago. Primarily deep house, tech, minimal... PHILTER will be here very soon.

Tons and tons of thanks to Wolf (PR manager at la Feria) for the hook-up.  Positive energy. Full of life. And always ready to live. I have so much respect for the people like this in my life!

Sushi, champagne, and wine of all sorts followed!  The club did not open until 11: 30pm... I was overly joyful by that point. Music. Dancing. Dancing. Love.