Cut Copy‘s last stop before attending San Francisco’s Treasure Island Music Festival was completely sold out before the doors even opened (as I’m sure many of you were aware). Turning 4th and B into a sweaty throng of dancing, blow-up doll toting, drunkards, Cut Copy’s dreamy dance-laden alternative rock seemed perfectly suited for San Diego’s energy. As the blue bud’s kept flowing, SD’s own Colour Vision provided intermittent dance mixes between sets and after the encore to keep the crowd on their feet. While security was strict and wouldn’t let me in the photo pit with a photo pass, I managed to snag a couple shots to help remind you of a night that you should never have forgotten (but probably drunkenly did). A huge thanks to Bring on the Bright Lights for making the show happen! Peep the photos on our Facebook page.

Photos and Text by: Spencer Handly

Phew… sorry it took me a couple days to get them up, but the photos from Abstract have finally arrived! The show seemed cursed at moments, with county-wide power outages and artist complications slowing progress, but nonetheless, the team over at Revelus pulled everything together at the very last moment and re-created one of San Diego’s most notorious EDM festivals. The venue was amazing, the artists were friendly and could often be spotted meandering the crowd, the food was delicious, and the alcohol plentiful. Who could ask for more? Oh and I’m not sure if you’ve heard yet, but Revelus just announced that they’re throwing a Halloween party, dubbed DOOMSDAY, at the same awesome and oceanfront venue. Fake Blood and Zeds Dead are just two of the acts they’ve announced (and that we’re allowed to announce) that are performing… See you there!

A massive massive thanks again to Abstract Festival and the entire Revel.us team for all their tireless efforts and for producing yet another amazing night of forward-thinking EDM in San Diego. It was a pleasure as always to work with you all once again. B-)

By: Spencer Handly

Photos by Spencer Handly for TheMixster.com © 2011

TEXT:

Savvy Socialite
Taylor Doms, 24
TheMixster.com Owner/Blogger

Why she’s cool: After realizing that her former employer’s news articles were heavily driven by marketing, Doms took matters into her own hands and started a website dedicated to the local scene. This one-woman-show dares readers to “mix things up” and try something new within San Diego’s eclectic culture of food, music and venues.

Best thing about her gig: “There are a lot of talented people in this city, and highlighting them on my site and giving them the spotlight that they deserve is the most rewarding for me.”

A huge thank you to Nicole Quiroz for taking the time to interview me and for writing such a thoughtful and well-written piece about myself and TheMixster.com! In so few words, she absolutely nailed it! Unbelievable!
And also an enormous thanks to Bradley Lamont for coming to The Hive and dealing with my quirky Mixster-isms during our photo shoot! He managed to successfully capture my goofy disposition and somehow still make me look pretty damn sassy as well.
Nicole and Bradley and everyone at 944 Magazine: you did a splendid job and I am beyond honored that you chose to include me in this feature. I am completely flattered that you placed me among the extremely impressive company of some of the young and most talented women in this city! *blushes*

I have been reading 944 Magazine for years and never in my right mind did I ever imagine that one day I too would be featured in my favorite publication. 944 has never failed to be always one step ahead of the mainstream media and on the cusp of breaking SD news. I thoroughly respect everyone at 944 for all their continuous hard work and dedication to great, edgy journalism. And of course, for always mixing it up and covering even the little facets of San Diego — and people like me!
This is far and away one of my favorite articles about The Mix to date.

Thank you again 944 Magazine! I love you!!!!

<3 TD

See the rest of the article and the other fabulous ladies that were featured in the piece here!!!

Thank you 944 magazine for featuring TheMixster.com in your Editors’ Picks feature; and for writing up such an accurate and well-written tidbit on us. We are honored to be recognized by this local and like-minded publication.  And we are continually impressed with 944′s journalistic integrity and community-mindedness.

In other words, we dig your style. And we’re stoked that you’re digging ours, too. Two big thumbs up guys, thanks again!

xo TD

Also, very excited for our friends at Legit Radio and Jocelyn Duke who were also featured in the Editor’s “Get Cultured” Picks – and we’re proud to be represented on the same page alongside them. Take the time and check them out as well.
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