Visuals from Altered Images include vintage video, 80s movies and TV, slide shows of 80s icons, posters and club flyers from 1979-1984, and original concert photos.

Throughout the years, elements of synth pop, hardcore punk rock, new wave, techno, drum & bass and noise have all fallen prey to Babyland's continual experimentation. They utilize machinery twisted through misuse and human error to aggressively address the audience with empathy and concern; The electronic elements and primitive rhythmic base of the music provides an intense clarity and opposition to the resulting confusion and noise. The stronghold of Babyland's existence has always been intense live performances which confront audiences with an honest celebration of extreme energy, harsh sonic and visual elements, and experimental destruction. In other words, they take themselves way too seriously.

Such is the imagery that spawns Attrition, who, with its marriage of the classic and modern, has brought to music the equivalent of a surrealist painting. From its earlier sparse and stark soundscapes, to a more expansive palette of orchestral work, Attrition has successfully melded several genres into one. The music flows -- from gothic to industrial to experimental to classical -- so smoothly, they might as well be making their own category.

With more than twelve albums of constant variety, and an ever-expanding sound, they remain one of music's darker and fascinating lights.

Launched in 2003, Bootie was the first club night in the United States dedicated solely to the burgeoning artform of the bootleg mashup -- and is now the biggest mashup event in the world, with monthly parties in six cities on two continents. Mixing and matching every conceivable musical genre, era, and style into one big dance party where everyone feels welcome, Bootie provides the soundtrack for the A.D.D. generation -- with free mashup CDs given away like candy!

Resident DJs Adrian, the Mysterious D, and Dada keep your brain guessing and body dancing with creative song combinations, celebrating -- and satirizing -- the many different forms of music. Guest mashup DJs from around the world are featured, and the infamous midnight mashup show showcases popular local drag and burlesque performers.

Rapidfire rhyme raider Tech N9ne invades DNA Lounge! His appearance and sound haven't fit major label expectations, forcing him to make his own way underground. The results have been groundbreaking.

As the first rapper to have sold a million records independently, Tech N9ne is an anomaly in hip-hop. Decked out in all white including white face paint and a different word per show emblazed on his forehead, Tech, who in the past has sported orange spikes and a red Mohawk, is hip-hop's answer to KISS. He is notorious for his powerhouse stage shows, raw and intense. His style merges resonant high speed rhymes with bass laden rock rhythms.

Guten Tag, y'all! Dust off that dirndl and lay out your lederhosen! Kingfish, Eddie and the whole Hubba crew are taking you back to the little alpine village of Pfattenhausen for another teasin', shakin', tassel-twirlin' Oktoberfest!

Ja! Burlesque! Comedy and Beer!

Buddy Akai has been making the high heeled, converse stomping, electro popping kiddies dance to their rocking beats since 2005. Their sound can be described as a mix of indie, electro and rock. Their mix of samples, sequences, arpegiated synths and processed vocals holds both a dance and rock influence. Their show is a must see, an electrifying and energetic experience.

"Mix the sweet bass lines of Moving Units, add some of Faint inspired electro, and take a 80~s inspired vocals, and you have BUDDY AKAI. They are one of the best live bands I have seen in a long time." -- fakerich.com

This is the inspiration behind taking Petalpusher to audiences across the globe performing in a variety of venues, events and festivals in the summer of 2007 and beyond. This is Miguel Migs' new full live project fusing his electronic inspirations with organic musical elements taking it all the way live! Consisting of eight members some of whom have performed with the likes of Prince and Tower of Power and are top notch musical black belts including Lisa Shaw on lead vocals.

Petalpusher is a unique and diverse blend of old school funky soul and current dance rhythms that result in an intoxicating live experience. With an arsenal of material to choose from, the band focuses on performing new and old songs from Miguel and Lisa's extensive catalogue.

Launched in 2003, Bootie was the first club night in the United States dedicated solely to the burgeoning artform of the bootleg mashup -- and is now the biggest mashup event in the world, with monthly parties in six cities on two continents. Mixing and matching every conceivable musical genre, era, and style into one big dance party where everyone feels welcome, Bootie provides the soundtrack for the A.D.D. generation -- with free mashup CDs given away like candy!

Resident DJs Adrian, the Mysterious D, and Dada keep your brain guessing and body dancing with creative song combinations, celebrating -- and satirizing -- the many different forms of music. Guest mashup DJs from around the world are featured, and the infamous midnight mashup show showcases popular local drag and burlesque performers.

This year features live performances from Diva Marisa: the techno-opera crown jewel of Death Guild Thunderdome, and the amazing hand to hand adagio skills of Angelo and Miguel of Vau De Vire Society. The Costume Contest returns with $1000 in cash prizes, so be sure to add that extra bit of polish and panache to your costume if you want a shot at some cold hard (and spooky) cash.

The Dose Lounge will have your costumed booty shaking all night with some down-n-dirty electro and breaks. Beats provided by a host of Opulent Temple DJs, and special guest: DJ Icon, who landed in NiteVibe's 2008 top-10 DJ Dream Team.

In the main room, for your dancing pleasure, we have Meat (which has been doing the stompy BBQ thing for over six years) and Death Guild (which has bringing the spooky for fifteen years). Who better to handle All Hallow's Eve than those who truly know that Every Day is Halloween?