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In the realm of dance music, there are few producers that thrive on blurring the boundary between eclectic experimenter and populist ass-shaker as much as Q-Burns Abstract Message. Equally comfortable covering Krautrock legends Faust or dropping his favorite chunky house grooves into the mix, Q-BAM—known to his parents as Michael Donaldson—is indeed the rare auteur. Whether globe-trotting as a DJ, co-running the Eighth Dimension Records label, remixing artists like Rabbit in the Moon, FilaBrazilliaand Lawrence Welk, or recording his own original productions, Donaldson is all about the coaxing the maximum soul out of the machine. * * * Based in Orlando since the early-’90s, the former record shop owner and college radio DJ has spent the past two decades developing a sound that is obsessively devoted to the funk. His animated, vodka-soaked DJ sets have won audiences for the well-traveled Donaldson from San Francisco to (literally) Siberia, and landed him primo opening slots for GusGus, Chemical Brothers and Meat Beat Manifesto. * * * However, it’s his playful rhythms, surprising melodic themes and not-so-surprising Eno-esque textures that demand attention. An accomplished indie musician prior to releasing his first single as Q-BAM—the breakbeat noir of “141 Revenge Street” in 1995—Donaldson is first and foremost a songwriter, albeit one that is just as enamored with the sheer power of the groove. * * * With a trusty Roland Juno 106 synth at his side, Q-BAM released three full-length albums via the respected electronic label Astralwerks, including Invisible Airline which featured several collaborations with vocalist Lisa Shaw. He has recorded numerous singles for house-centric imprints such as Brique Rouge, Slip N’ Slide, NRK and of course, Eighth Dimension. Q-BAM was also one of the talented producers on alt-country icon Jim White’s 2001 Luaka Bop release No Such Place. The album cast White’s stark vocals in a wasteland of dusty beats and ghostly slide guitars, with Donaldson’s tracks providing some of its most intoxicating moments. * * * Though his “endless summer” schedule—more than 100 DJ dates annually—and ongoing production projects would seemingly exhaust a mere mortal, Q-BAM rather enjoys this 120-bpm soundtrack. Accordingly, Donaldson and fellow Orlando producer/DJ Atnarko recently launched the vinyl-only label EIGHT-TRACKS, dedicated to releasing “strange sounds that you can dance to,” says Q-BAM himself. Additionally, house imprint Agave Records has tapped Donaldson to throw down a mix CD titled Agave Nectar Vol. 1, now available in fine records shops worldwide. * * * As if there wasn’t already enough deliciously warm and gooey queso already piled high on his plate, Q-BAM is also hard at work recording his fourth album, due out in 2007. * * * (This bio was written by Daniel Fuller … be sure to check out his fantastic music blog The Hardest Walk.)

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TONIGHT: Q-Burns Abstract Message & Sleazy McQueen at The Social, Orlando

Hello friends ... I hope you're having a fantastic holiday season.

I just wanted to quickly let you know that tonight, Saturday, December 26,...

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Dec 26, 08:22 AM

TONIGHT: Q-Burns Abstract Message & Sleazy McQueen at The Social, Orlando

Hello friends ... I hope you're having a fantastic holiday season.

I just wanted to quickly let you know that tonight, Saturday, December 26, I'll be DJ'ing at The Social with Sleazy McQueen. It's a "Christmas Afterparty" with free well drinks before midnight, $5 cover. It's going to be a lot of fun and should help satiate any post-Xmas restlessness. Fun & funky tunes quaranteed. Click HERE for info.

Also, in the next week, I'm a part of these special gigs:

Tuesday, December 29 - I'll be playing on the rooftop at SkySixty for Phat N'Jazzy. DJ BMF will be doing a James Brown Tribute set below at the Social. Click HERE for info.
Thursday, December 31 - It's my New Year's Eve Party at SkySixty. Celebrate the coming of 2010 under the stars, soundtracked by my special selection of funky tunes. $10 cover. Click HERE for info.

I hope to see you out and about, and here's to 2010!
Dec 19, 11:17 AM

Listen: 8DPromoRadio Show - December 2009 - Mixed and Hosted by Q-Burns Abstract Message

Here's the December episode of the 8DPromoRadio Show, as broadcast on Play.FM, Discotheque Radio, Mixology Radio and Enation.FM. Each monthly show focuses on brand new and upcoming releases in house, deep house, and variations thereof. To see the tracklist or to download the show visit its Soundcloud page by clicking HERE. Enjoy!

8DPromoRadio Show - December 2009 - Mixed and Hosted by Q-Burns Abstract Message by Eighth Dimension
Dec 17, 02:08 PM

Tomorrow Night at The Peacock Room, Orlando : Chillin Music Xmas Throwdown

Yep ... a bit of holiday debauchery at The Peacock Room this Friday night as I join this rascally team of Orlando DJs for the "Chillin Music Xmas Throwdown."

Good times, good music, holiday cheer. I hope to see you there!
Dec 10, 10:26 AM

Tomorrow Night In Orlando: 5 Hour Moonboot Session at SkySixty with Q-Burns Abstract Message

We're tackling a full-on Moonboot Session on Friday night as Q-Burns Abstract Message unveils a 5 hour DJ set under the lunar light (well, sort of ... it'll be a 'waning crescent'). Tons of top tunes of various dancey varieties will be unleashed and you are encouraged to parade around the dancefloor in full-on Moonbooty regalia. Or just what you normally would wear on a fun Friday night out and about. We'll be thrilled to see you either way, and it's gonna be a blast.

This occurs Friday, December 11 at the new and revamped SkySixty located in downtown Orlando on the rooftop of The Social. Click HERE for a map or directions. There is no cover, and it's 21 and up.

We'll see you at SkySixty for the Moonboot Session!

Also, coming soon: New Year's Eve at SkySixty with Q-Burns Abstract Message ...
Dec 03, 03:27 PM

Tomorrow Night In Orlando: The ¡Club Queso! Holiday Party at The Peacock Room

"Twas the night of ¡Club Queso! and all through the club / All the creatures were dancing to the housey hubbub"

Suddenly another year of ¡Club Queso! is coming to a close and thus we celebrate with our special holiday edition: ¡La Navidad Es Para Los Luchadores! - this Friday, December 4 - at The Peacock Room.

Join your jolly hosts Q-Burns Abstract Message, Atnarko, and Sleazy McQueen as they fire up the mistletoe and DJ funky sets of gift-wrapped beats guaranteed to make you shake your jingle bells. Lola B supplies the holiday spirit décor to the Peacock Room and Show Source Productions make things sound extra-juicy. Santa-wrestling super-villians and luchadores have been invited.

This all takes place this Friday, December 4 - at The Peacock Room, located near downtown Orlando by the corner of Mills and Virginia. Click HERE for a map or directions. There's a $5 cover, it's 21 and up, and the first 50 people will get a free cheesy mix CD.

We'll see you there!
Nov 13, 12:32 PM

8DPromoRadio Now Online : Mixed & Hosted by Q-Burns Abstract Message

November's episode of 8DPromoRadio is now streaming, on demand, on Play.FM. This two hour show which focuses on new and as-yet-unreleased deep house music goodies is hosted and mixed by Q-Burns Abstract Message.
Tune in here: http://www.play.fm/recording/8dpromoradioshownovember200923355#play_23355

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