Taking place between October 4 - 6 the Dirtybird flock make their return to the grassy, lakeside shores of the Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in Central California for the fifth edition of Dirtybird Campout.
Consistently teeming with radiant smiles, inextinguishable dancefloors and all sorts of unique entertainment, Dirtybird Campout has become a West Coast festival staple whose family of revelers take pride in their wacky fun and dance music merriment.
Split between two stages - the Birdhouse and the Bass Lodge - Dirtybird has put together a noteworthy line-up of newcomers, DJ veterans and leftfield picks who will soundtrack the two day festival. To kick things off, early arrivers on Thursday, October 3, will be treated to a pajama party featuring the incredible Tiga who will go b2b with Ghostly linchpin, Matthew Dear.
The Birdhouse, which is currently undergoing a sound makeover, will see performances form a whole host of Dirtybird regulars such as J.Phlip, Will Clarke, Worthy, Christian Martin, Shiba San, Walker & Royce, VNSSA, Justin Martin, Ardalan and of course, the label's head-honcho, Claude VonStroke. Other picks for the Birdhouse's are top underground players such as Ovum boss Josh Wink, Herbert, Redlight and Ukranian techno queen, Nastia.
At the Bass Lodge, global bass leaders and unrestrained house and techno acts alike such as Cut Chemist, Wajatta, Robag Wruhme, Lubelski, Dillinja, Amp Fiddler, Mija, The Librarian, Sherelle, DāM-FunK and more will regale the audience with their unique dancefloor approaches. Other notable performances at this stage include Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum who will come together as J-E-T-S, a special d 'n' b set from Nastia and Barclay Crenshaw will go b2b with sonic warfare commander Eprom to present a beefed out set that will "stretch your brain into a piece of salt water taffy."
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