Airplane Mode West w/ The Gaslamp Killer, DJ Melo-D, Explorare

Airplane Mode West-7TH ANNIVERSARY(!) PARTY-at The Townhouse, Aug 22, with the Gaslamp Killer, plus special guest DJ Melo-D and EXPLORARE (live performance).

With over 25 years of professional DJing to his name, including 12 years of prime-time mixshows at LA’s leading radio stations, multiple World Championship DJ competition titles, television residencies with Quincy Jones and Jimmy Iovine, and over a decade of live experience headlining the most high-profile rooms in Las Vegas, DJ Melo-D has a wealth of experience and is a bona fide professional when it comes to his craft. An original member of the LA supergroup, the Beat Junkies, Melo-D has traveled the globe showcasing various styles of DJ sets and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most well rounded DJs with a masterful balance of music selection and technical skill.

EXPLORARE

• Zach Tenorio (keys)
• Tony Martin (bass)
• Tommaso Cappellato (drums)

Drummer and producer Tommaso Cappellato, the visionary behind Domanda Music and a respected figure in global jazz, leads Explorare – an ever-evolving ensemble of LA’s finest jazz virtuosos. Launched in early 2022, Explorare’s mission is to delve into music’s rich landscape through improvisational performances, where persistent grooves are shaped by the unique vibes of the individual members in the present moment. Their self-titled debut album, “Explorare” dropped on October 2023, on the homonymous record label Explorare.

Explorare is more than just a musical project – it embodies the spirit of musical community through a transformative journey that invites listeners to delve into the depths of sonic exploration, guided by carefully crafted energy and passion.