Dropping the Bass

Dave Tompkins, music journalist, historian, and author of "How to Wreck a Nice Beach: The Vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop," leads a discussion on the history of Miami bass and its cultural, political and geological impact on the Magic City. Lecture begins 6:30pm. (Doors open 6pm. Seating is...

May 31, 2012

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Dave Tompkins, music journalist, historian, and author of "How to Wreck a Nice Beach: The Vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop," leads a discussion on the history of Miami bass and its cultural, political and geological impact on the Magic City. Lecture begins 6:30pm. (Doors open 6pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.) Following the lecture, stick around for a party led by DJ Dave Tompkins, who will be spinning the best of Miami “bass” music. Check out The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, and other works, on view in the galleries.
Thu., May 31, 6-9 p.m., 2012

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