Velvet Safari Ft: Average Citizens, Mt Doyle, Jennee Pleeze, Peach Delight

Fri. May 8th

9pm-2am

$20 Early Supporter

$25 Advance

$30 Door

The Downbeat Presents:

Velvet Safari

Ft:

Average Citizens (Van.)

Mt Doyle

Jennee Pleeze

Peach Delight

When we asked Jennee Pleeze and Peach Delight what they wanted for their birthdays, they said they wanted a Velvet Safari. As you wish. How ‘bout we have Average Citizens play? Then have Mt. Doyle play a final power hour? All the yes. Jennee Pleeze and Peach Delight will open the night and this here is a damn party. Don’t sleep friends!

Average Citizens

https://soundcloud.com/averagecitizens

https://www.instagram.com/averagecitizens/

Vancouver-based coupled duo Average Citizens are known for their wobbly basslines, infectious feel good energy and high impact performances. Blending elements of hip-hop, bass house, and UKG, their sound delivers a high-energy, swagger-driven experience that keeps dance floors locked in from start to finish. Over the past year, they've toured relentlessly, playing over 40 shows across Canada, and the U.S., with standout appearances at Miami Music Week, FVDED in the Park, Foundation Series, and Shambhala.

Their international reach continues to expand, with performances in Spain, Mexico, Taiwan, Germany, England, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. DJ Mag has spotlighted them as rising stars, calling their sound a "carefree fusion of hip-hop, future house, and UK-inspired bass, irresistibly danceable." On the production front, Average Citizens have landed multiple charting releases on labels like Garage Shared, 3000 Bass, InStereo, and Jungle Cakes, including a #1 UKG release on Beatport via YosH and a recent Top 10 in Bass House, a rare feat for fully independent artists.

Their tracks have earned support from global heavyweights such as David Guetta, DJ Q, AC Slater, Don Diablo, Richie Hawtin, and Dr. Fresch, with radio play on Diplo’s Revolution, Insomniac Radio and Kiss FM Bristol. With a growing global fanbase and an unmistakable energy that translates both on stage and in the studio, Average Citizens are rapidly carving out their place as one of the most exciting forces in today’s underground scene, and this is just the beginning.

Mt. Doyle

In the beginning Mt. Doyle was known for his smooth taste in Drum & Bass, and his unmatched love for pizza. But it wasn't long before Doyle expanded his horizons to include Funk, House, Hip-Hop and Bass, all with his soulful West Coast flavour. He quickly became a staple in the BC electronic music scene, known not only for his multi-genre sets but his range of recorded mixes as well.

Over the past 10 years Mt. Doyle has played lounges, clubs and festivals all over the North West, including Shambhala, Lightning In A Bottle, Rifflandia, Electric Love, Wicked Woods, Friendzy Fest, Fozzy Fest, Bamboo Bass, Astral Harvest, Ska Fest, Sun Fest and The Tall Tree Festival. In that time he’s shared the stage with international heavyweights Aphrodite, Camo & Krooked, Ed Solo, A.Skillz, Stickybuds, The Funk Hunters, Chali 2na, JFB, Dub FX, Rusko, Technimatic, LSB & DRS, Serial Killaz, Dub Pistols, Ray Keith, Netsky and Andy C.

In 2016 Mt. Doyle started The Hydration Mix Series, a monthly Liquid Drum & Bass podcast with DJs Akela, Willisist, Erski, Reflektor, Lasu and DJ Surgeon. Later that year Doyle took on a whole new style as he joined the ranks of Victoria based Hip-Hop band Illvis Freshly, where he made his singing debut. Now, when he's not solo, you can catch his live set with Doyle on vocals and Philly on the guitar.

Over the years Mt. Doyle has established himself as one of the most versatile DJs on Vancouver Island. With a mountainous lust for music and style that keeps you guessing, Mt. Doyle will keep bodies moving any time, any place, with whatever the hell he wants.

Jennee Pleeze

https://www.instagram.com/jenneepleeze/

https://soundcloud.com/jenneepleeze

Drawing inspiration from a wide array of soul-stirring music, she blends deep basslines with vibrant elements of funk, disco, and house. With an ear for infectious rhythms and a natural flair for crafting irresistible grooves, Jennee Pleeze is ready to transform the dance floor into a vibrant, cohesive celebration. Gleaning her sound from a rich tapestry of musical influences, Jennee Pleeze takes her udience on a dynamic musical journey, bringing an eclectic flavour to the stage that invites everyone to connect with the music and move their bones.

Peach Delight

https://www.instagram.com/djpeachdelight/

https://soundcloud.com/delight23

Peach is based in Victoria, BC. New to the stages, but a life long music lover. She grew up burning CD's, crafting playlists, and obsessing over finding new tunes. Her sets pull a wide variety of musical tastes from hip-hop to grimey world bass, UK garage, touched with funk and always some horns. A dynamic vibe with a little something for everyone.

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