<p>Since the early 2000’s <a href=”http://particlepeople.com”><strong>Particle </strong></a>has been breaking down the barriers between the Jam and EDM genres to define new sounds. Out of this effort has come a new genre of music that we know as <strong>jamtronica</strong> or <strong>livetronica</strong>. This signature sound combines elements of Electronica, Funk, and Rock with a heavy emphasis on improvisation and sonic exploration.<strong> Particle</strong> is led by keyboardist/songwriter <strong>Steve Molitz</strong> alongside <strong>Mike Daum</strong> on guitar/vocals, <strong>Clay Parnell</strong> on Bass/vocals, and <strong>Kito Bovenschulte </strong>on drums.</p>
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<p>The “Livetronica” pioneers are nearly halfway through their winter 2016 tour. The tour will continue into March with stops in Nashville, Des Moines, and Atlanta to name a few; and will conclude with an appearance at <strong>Aura Festival</strong> in Live Oak, Florida. On February 13th the band made a stop at Pittsburgh’s Rex Theater on night three of tour. This show’s high-energy along with Particle’s intense grooves surely set the tone for what should be an incredible tour for the quartet. The intimate environment of <a href=”http://www.rextheater.com”><strong>The Rex Theater </strong></a>added to the energy on stage as the band improvised and continued to experiment with new sounds in accordance to the response of the crowd. After the band’s nearly ten-year hiatus, from 2006 – 2015, we’re thrilled to see <strong>Particle </strong>back on the road providing <a href=”http://particlepeople.com”><strong>Particle People </strong></a>with that original livetronica sound that has gone on to influence many of today’s touring EDM / Jam bands. Alongside touring, <strong>Particle </strong>is currently working on a studio album to be released in 2016.</p>
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<p><u>Setlist:</u></p>
<p>01. Organ Chords<br />
02. London Forces &gt;<br />
03. Launchpad&nbsp;<br />
04. The Elevator<br />
05. Accelerator &gt;<br />
06. E-Pro<br />
07. Kneeknocker<br />
08. Funkytown &gt;<br />
09. Triple Threat &gt;<br />
10. Control-Escape &gt;<br />
11. Axel F &gt;<br />
12. Triple Threat&nbsp;<br />
13. Below Radar &gt;<br />
14. Sun Mar 11&nbsp;<br />
15. Ed and Molly</p>