$7 ADVANCE // $10 DAY OF SHOW
10PM DOORS/SHOWTIME // 21+
COLORES (english: Colors) is an all inclusive dance night representing WE as a people, ALL OF US. It is time to clean our pallet of the last 3yrs and rebuild our community. There will be a mixed bag of sounds ranging from Reggaeton • Afro House • Funk • Trap • Hip-Hop • Baile Funk • House and mostly breaking new music. This night will be a representation of the local music scene. Brought to you by Icehouse in conjunction with local talented DJs.
Espada (Damien Vasquez) has been a mainstay in the Twin cities DJ community for over 20+ years. He came up with some of the Twin Cities’ most notable hip hop artists including Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Eyedea & Abilities and was one of the original DJs of RSE Radio. He’s been a part of some of Minneapolis’ most popular respected HIP-HOP nights at The Loring Pasta Bar, Rhymesayers' "Essential Elements" and "Let’s Get Electric" with Mike 2600.
2009 saw Espada looking to branch outside of the Twin Cites but also re-evaluating his place within his own community. Teaming up with four of Minneapolis based DJs and designer Adam Garcia of The Pressure, Wants vs Needs was born. Espada brings an eclectic deep cuts mix of Funk, Soul, Disco to the table while maintaining what is relevant in music today. Having performed for crowds in not only the Twin Cites he’s also performed in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Fransisco, Milwaukee, Winnipeg and has played the SXSW Music Conference as well as RHymesayers' Soundset festival.
DJ Espada has shared the Stage with: DJ Shadow, Pete Rock, Maseo of De La Soul, Mayer Hawthorn, Freddie Gibbs, The Beat Junkies, Dj Klever, Cosmo Baker, SPANK ROCK, AFRICA BAMBATA, Justin Vernon etc…
DJ Izzie P is based in the Twin Cities. A life-long lover of music, Izzie P brings the combination of a wide range of musical knowledge and strong technical skills. Having grown up in St. Paul, Izzie P has always been drawn to the local music scene, whether it was going to DIY house shows or local venues to catch live music. Over the years, Izzie P has done a wide array of events--from art openings, to club gigs, to sporting events. She welcomes any new experience and challenge and takes any opportunity to grow and further her knowledge and experience as a DJ.
Mexico-born artist Cristian Baca is one of Minnesota’s hardest-working DJs, Producers and Event Promoters. In the 10 years as an active DJ, Baca has made his presence heard in the local and regional scenes, performing at the biggest Venues and Festivals in the area. Baca has also opened for some of the biggest acts in the world. The list which includes the likes of Tiësto, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Yung Gravy, Hardwell & Martin Garrix, to name a few.