Datsik, the alias of Canadian dubstep producer and DJ Troy Beetles, will be making a stop at Knoxville’s International on Wednesday, Feb. 4 as part of his Ninja Nation Tour. The show, which is presented by Midnight Voyage Productions, will mark the ninth night of the extensive tour that spans across both Canada as well as the United States.
The tour kicked off on Jan. 22 in Boston, Mass. and will conclude on April 10 in Charleston, N.C. A number of special guests have joined Datsik on tour in rotating fashion. These guests include Bear Grillz, ETC!ETC!, Barely Alive, Trolley Snatcha, and Kennedy Jones, the latter three which will be joining the producer for his stop in Knoxville.
Datsik began producing dubstep after seeing Excision perform at Shambhala electronic music festival back in 2008. Since his debut as an artist, he has collaborated with a number of acts including Excision, Korn, and Infected Mushroom. Over the years, he has been making a name for himself by selling out shows internationally and has even launched his own record company called Firepower Records.
Datsik revealed his latest stage production, the Vortex Lumen 3.0, during the first show of the 2015 tour. The Vortex is a 3-D cone-shaped object that surrounds the DJ as he performs on stage. The strobe lights and images projected on the cone will coincide with the moods of the tracks. Wednesday’s show is said to be the last time the Vortex will be seen on this leg of the tour, though the tour itself will continue for another 29 shows.
While Datsik released his 5-song EP Down 4 My Ninjas back in November, he’s also been working in the studio on a number of new tracks, and you can rest assured he’ll be blasting those new songs along with the definitive fan favorites at the show.
The 18 and up show will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will cost $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased for $22 in advance, and VIP tickets are also available, which include access to a private lounge, bar, balcony, and restroom. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.InternationalKnox.com.
Access to exclusive balcony & lounge, private restroom & private bar
