Manic Focus with Russ Liquid at Underground ArtsSaturday, December 19, 2026 Doors: 9:30 PM | Show: 10:00 PM 21+ About Underground Arts Visit undergroundarts.org for venue details including how to get here, parking, FAQ, UA Merch, Private Events, & everything else - Food, Concessions + Drink Menus | Venue FAQ | Contact Info Coming to this show with a crew of 6 or more? Select areas of the Black Box (aka: UA's auxiliary lounge) are now available for rental during any of our concerts, dance parties, or events! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday and looking for some space to hang in between sets, gathering your pals for a small reunion, or just looking for some breathing room, our team can help! Our space has multiple options for accommodating private parties during concerts and dance parties, so fill out THIS FORM to request more information and create a one of a kind experience for you and your party. - About Manic Focus Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Manic Focus is the electronic music project of producer John "JmaC" McCarten. Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now based in Denver, Colorado, McCarten has spent more than a decade creating music that combines funk, soul, hip hop, blues, and electronic bass music. Since launching the project in 2010, Manic Focus has released a growing catalog of full length albums, singles, remixes, and collaborations while performing at festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Suwannee Hulaween, North Coast Music Festival, Camp Bisco, High Sierra Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, and Wakaan Festival. The project has also appeared at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in support of artists including Pretty Lights, Emancipator, and Zhu. Known for continuously evolving his sound, McCarten combines original production, melodic songwriting, and groove driven rhythms to create performances that connect electronic music with funk, soul, and live musical influences. About Russ Liquid Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Redefining the possibilities of modern music, The Russ Liquid Test fuses the raw vitality of classic funk and the inventive sound design of electronic production. Songwriter/producer and renowned brass specialist Russell Scott heads up the New Orleans-based band. Guitarist Andrew Block and drummer Deven Trusclair round things out, with each providing a distinct musical background deeply rooted in the New Orleans jazz scene. A kinetic energy infuses each the band giving way to a mixture of funk/jazz/electro. The Russ Liquid Test evokes a kaleidoscope of textures, senses, and moods. At the heart of The Russ Liquid Test is an improv-driven musicality. The studio workhorses are continually putting out new music and have quite a few releases up their sleeves for 2018. The Russ Liquid Test creates a joyful sense of synergy in their high-powered live shows, with recent appearances including Shambhala Music Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Summer Camp, and Sonic Bloom, among others. No matter the setting, a clear multidimensionality can always be heard in The Russ Liquid Test’s projects. “We want to make people feel good but also give them something to reflect with,” says Scott. “It’s not about just making party music or music that’s more introspective—it’s for the full gamut of human expression, and we want it to be just as dynamic as life itself.” Please note the Underground Arts Safety Policy: Although not encouraged by Underground Arts or the Artist, moshing, crowd surfing or stage diving activities may take place at this event. Moshing, crowd surfing and entering such areas may be dangerous, and you do either at your own risk. Behavior deemed inappropriate, harmful or disrespectful by our event staff can result in removal from the venue without a refund. The safety of our patrons, staff and artists is our top priority and we expect all guests to treat others with respect.