Centered presents, Eagles & Butterflies, Miko Franconi, Willis Haltom Saturday, May 11th 2024 CENTERED PRESENTS, EAGLES & BUTTERFLIES (ART IMITATING LIFE, RUNNING BACK, PERMANENT VACATION) BIO: Eagles & Butterflies is more than the sum of the labels he’s released. A diehard hardware enthusiast, a consummate artist whose dedication to his craft is deeply ingrained and unwavering, Chris Barratt, has established himself as a formidable act. A lover and producer of various styles of electronic music, Eagles & Butterflies is driven by diverse tastes and an inherent desire to keep evolving. His productions have caught the attention of several key tastemakers in the electronic music world, most recently connecting with Gerd Janson of a highly-respected label, Running Back. With a considered approach to bookings, release, and the development of his upwards trajectory, Eagles & Butterflies has entered a new phase of his career. At the core of Chris’ creative energy is an innate understanding of the dance floor, from his use of percussion to the highly dynamic melodies and earworm riffs embedded in his music. His productions and DJ sets show a lifelong appreciation of a broad spectrum of music. Embodying the most accurate definition of a musical artist, he refuses to be pigeonholed and limited to genre categorization. Going back to his early years under John Digweed’s wing, there has always been a solid desire to circumvent the limitations of marketing hype and embrace his authentic, multifaceted self. For Eagles & Butterflies, it’s about the feeling and the ability to traverse a range of styles without boundaries. You can hear this on releases for labels such as Running Back, Permanent Vacation, Innervisions, Life & Death, and Correspondent. If he’s not touring, he’s toiling away in his studio, wrapped up in wires and interacting with his beloved machines. An artist who prefers the tangible experience of playing music on synthesizers and drum machines, he has constantly been refining his craft and modifying his studio since day one. “My passion is waking up and switching my machines on,” he explains. The physical aspect of making and playing music is a crucial part of the creative process for Chris, and his productions benefit from this hands-on approach. Emotive, groovy, human, an Eagles & Butterflies cut is easily distinguished by its high-quality output and impact on the dancefloor. No matter what style he’s producing, the E&B sound is unmistakable. More recently, Chris has turned his hand to visuals, creating artwork and videos for his music for a whole bunch of analog glitch machines.. His boundless creativity is channeled into a new avenue, allowed to expand his repertoire and personalize his craft even more. Future live shows will incorporate Chris’ exploration of visuals into his future live show. As a certified studio hound, his vision for a live performance includes racks of synthesizers and the distinct visual identity he has been cultivating. When he’s performing, Eagles & Butterflies yearns to translate the studio experience to the stage; visceral yet sublime, energized yet emotive, his music is a holistic physical, mental and emotional experience. For every artist, there are many phases of their creative journey. Naturally, a bonafide creator will push for progression, triggering shifts and leaps in their expression. For Eagles & Butterflies, this continuous process of refinement and shedding old layers to emerge renewed is an essential component of his artistic identity. Finally, Eagles & Butterflies has entered the most crucial career phase so far, where he embraces a liberated approach to making music. With the support of labels like Running Back and Permanent Vacation, he relishes the opportunity to reveal another layer of his multifaceted sonic identity. So, here he is, Eagles & Butterflies, soaring to new heights with a refreshed sound and outlook, driven by the same deep passion and innate talent. LINKS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesandbutterflies SC: https://soundcloud.com/mrbutterflies FB: https://www.facebook.com/eaglesandbutterflies/ BC: https://eaglesandbutterflies.bandcamp.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lzrNOBAdfH8f4nVAWbRfk SUPPORT: MIKO FRANCONI WILLIS HALTOM + MORE TBA 8P-2A | 43 N HOTEL STREET, HONOLULU | NEXTDOOR CENTEREDPRESENTS.COM OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY @ THE REEF (KALAUOKALANI WAY)