21st Annual Drum & Bass BBQ (Independence Day)
Cedar Creek Park, New York City
This night happened — Sat 4 Jul
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Agent 137 and Dave Shichman — 9 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 22 Sep 2023.
- Dave Shichman and Hambone — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 19 Apr 2024.
- Agent 137 and Hambone — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 19 Apr 2024.
- DJ Strife and Dave Shichman — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- Agent 137 and Mousky — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 22 Sep 2023.
- DJ Strife and Agent 137 — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 30 Mar 2024.
- Dave Shichman and Mousky — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 22 Sep 2023.
- Mousky and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
- Agent 137 and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
- Ben Soundscape and Hexpin — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- DJ Strife and Mousky — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 15 Feb 2025.
- Dave Shichman and Ben Soundscape — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- Dave Shichman and Hexpin — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- Dave Shichman and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- Ben Soundscape and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- Hexpin and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- DJ Strife and Ben Soundscape — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- DJ Strife and Hexpin — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
- DJ Strife and Lightbox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 16 Jun 2024.
Who they are
“For over two decades, Erica Long, known to the world as DJ Strife, has been a driving force in the U.S. Drum & Bass scene.”
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For over two decades, Erica Long, known to the world as DJ Strife, has been a driving force in the U.S. Drum & Bass scene. From her earliest days, music has been her lifeblood, and Drum & Bass, her passion. Strife has evolved from a teenage rave attendee into an internationally respected DJ, producer, and a pioneering figure for the genre in America. The journey begins Strife's immersion into the electronic music world began in 1994 when, at just 14, she attended her first rave. This one experience solidified a lifelong commitment to the music and its culture. She dove headfirst into the scene, promoting for major East Coast events and quickly realizing her path to becoming a DJ. By age 16, she was already learning the craft, determined to take crowds on a musical journey and control the dance floor with her meticulous track selection. A global footprint Known for her fluid style, Strife weaves together liquid Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop/R&B influences and rolling basslines. This signature sound has captivated audiences worldwide, leading to performances and tours across Europe, Australia, Brazil & the U.S. Her list of global events is extensive and includes appearances at iconic festivals & events such as: Sun & Bass Festival in Sardinia, Italy Locus Festival in Tulum DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival) Respect (LA) Pacific Jungle & Sub:mission (Honolulu, HI) UK monthlies "Therapy Sessions", "Metric", "Intrigue", "Momentum", "Accoustixx" & "Subfactory" She has shared the stage with a who's who of Drum & Bass heavyweights, including Fabio, High Contrast, DJ Marky, Goldie & more. Milestones and achievements Strife's career is marked by several significant milestones: Production work: Strife is a released producer, with tracks featured on DNBB Records. Industry collaborations: Her expertise has led to endorsements from major brands, including keyboard company Korg. Conference appearances: She has demonstrated her skills at major industry events like SXSW and the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Resident DJ: She is a longtime resident DJ for Driven AM events in New York City and a newly relocated resident for Miami's Drum & Bass collective, United D&B. Pioneering legacy Strife is particularly celebrated for her role in the U.S. Drum & Bass scene. As an emissary for the movement, she notably made history by being one of the first female DJs from the United States to perform at the renowned Sun & Bass festival in Italy (since 2008). Her dedication has paved the way for countless artists and helped cement Drum & Bass's place in the American music landscape. The artist today Now based in Miami, Strife continues to move dance floors with her impeccable mixing and deep-seated love for the music. Her journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion, reminding listeners that when the music takes over and you close your eyes, the whole world disappears.Recently at The Meadows, Elsewhere, Cedar Creek Park · often with Driven AM, Aero MC, 420 GREEN PARTY! (GREEN ATTIRE ENCOURAGED), none of them here that night
“Mission Музыка!”
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Mission Музыка! Recruited to double agent status, Agent 137 strives for deep and funky sounds that make the booty groove and the soul move. Ranging from drum & bass/jungle to breaks and house, Agent 137 has been recruiting many dance floors as her assets along the way. Within the darkest shadows of Gotham you can find her on missions across this city each week. Affiliated with Driven AM (NYC) as an event coordinator, resident DJ and also a resident of Driven215 in Philadelphia. Her espionage tour portfolio includes - NYC, San Francisco, Seattle, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Orlando, Miami, Rochester, New Jersey, Caves, Juiced CT, New Orleans, San Antonio, Canada + countless DC, Baltimore & Virginia ops. Festivals across North America plus NYC shows by Kostume Kult, Vitamin B, NYC Bass Collective, Konkrete Jungle, Sounds So Sweet & Driven AM. Artist booking inquiries : doubleagent137@gmail.comRecently at SILO, Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, Elsewhere · often with Dieselboy, DNC, DJ Nope, none of them here that night
“A 20+ year member of the US DnB scene, representing New York City, Dave Shichman is a Drum’N’Bass renaissance man; Dj, Producer, Vocalist, Promoter, Label & Artist manager & owner of Driven AM, the North American DnB Artist Management, Record Label, and East Coast Event Production company. currently throwing events in NYC and Philly.”
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A 20+ year member of the US DnB scene, representing New York City, Dave Shichman is a Drum’N’Bass renaissance man; Dj, Producer, Vocalist, Promoter, Label & Artist manager & owner of Driven AM, the North American DnB Artist Management, Record Label, and East Coast Event Production company. currently throwing events in NYC and Philly. As a producer, Dave has over 50 releases on labels including: Formation, Technique, Think Deep, Soul Deep, Luv Disaster, Basswerk and many more. Former resident DJ at legendary NYC DnB parties, Direct Drive, Secret Art of Science with DB and Natural Selection, currently a resident with Driven AM NYC, Driven215 in Philly and Smoke Em Out in Northampton Mass. He has performed in 19 states and 4 international spots both solo and with his Driven AM family. Dave is passionate about music, and it shows in his energetic high energy mixing and performance. Some of Dave’s biggest contributions are behind the scenes; managing, mentoring, promoting and growing the Driven AM brand.Drum n Bass on 23, Ambient on 5, Jungle on 2 and Dubstep on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Formation Records (2), Flight Pattern (1) and Fokuz Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Driven AM Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Eden, 314 Scholes, The Woodshop · often with Yetti, Dieselboy, Ultra DNB, none of them here that night
Recently at The Sultan Room, Starr Bar, Cedar Creek Park · often with Collette Warren, B33, Gabriel Habit, none of them here that night
Recently at Starr Bar, Cedar Creek Park · often with Collette Warren, R4NS0M, Cell Division, none of them here that night
Recently at Sanger Hall, The Sultan Room, The Meadows · often with Dieselboy, D-FLY, DØSHI, none of them here that night
Recently at Xanadu, Elsewhere, The Meadows · often with samisosa, Skitch, BCee, none of them here that night
Recently at Cedar Creek Park · often with Lenore, Mamajuana, A Queen Aminah, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Dieselboy8 with Dave Shichman, 6 with Agent 137 and 2 with Hambone
- Ultra DNB4 with Dave Shichman and 1 with Mousky
- Collette Warren2 with Ben Soundscape and 2 with Hexpin
- DNC2 with Agent 137 and 2 with Dave Shichman
- Josiah Scribes3 with Dave Shichman and 1 with Ben Soundscape
- Darkstampz1 with Ben Soundscape and 1 with Hexpin
- DØSHI1 with Agent 137 and 1 with Hambone
- Lenore1 with Lightbox and 1 with Mousky
The room
Cedar Creek Park — 2 events and 10 distinct artists since Jun 2024.
Who put it on
DJ Strife — 1 event and 8 artists since Jul 2026.
Driven AM — 43 events and 138 artists since Aug 2023.