David Matisse, professionally known as akaMatisse, is bringing his LowKey Concert series to Washington, DC’s Culture in Ivy City on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Known for his role in the Juno Award-winning electronic group Keys N Krates, akaMatisse is a respected composer and producer who continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. His LowKey Concert fuses classical piano with R&B and lo-fi beats, creating a genre-bending experience that reimagines classical music for the modern era.
In his LowKey Concert series, akaMatisse takes the audience on a musical journey, blending classical piano performances with soulful vocals, mellow beats, and contemporary electronic sounds. Drawing inspiration from composers like Hans Zimmer, akaMatisse combines his classical training with his deep roots in electronic music to create an innovative and unforgettable experience.
“We want to create a space where the elegance of traditional piano seamlessly mixes with contemporary electronic sounds,” says akaMatisse. “This concert series bridges generations and genres, offering something truly unique to today’s music scene.”
What to Expect at the LowKey Concert in Washington, DC
From 8 PM to midnight, Culture will transform into a modern-day piano bar, hosting an intimate and exclusive 21+ event. Registered attendees will be treated to a fusion of live classical piano performances with local talent, including:
Renaissance Mic (saxophonist)
Amber Marie (2024 Wammie Award-winning vocalist)
Big Zayyy (bassist from Noochie’s Front Porch Series)
The venue, Culture, located in Ivy City, was launched in 2023 by Nü Androids. The adaptable space shifts between a nightclub and art gallery, making it the perfect setting for this special night of sonic exploration and community-building. Culture’s state-of-the-art sound system will elevate the musical fusion that akaMatisse brings to Washington, DC.
About akaMatisse
David Matisse, better known as akaMatisse, is a talented composer, arranger, and producer. As a key member of Keys N Krates, he’s collaborated with industry giants like Diplo, Steve Aoki, and Tory Lanez. His solo venture, the LowKey Concert Series, represents his mission to bridge the gap between classical and electronic music. With this concert, aka Matisse seeks to subvert audience expectations by combining elements of classical music with modern-day electronic sounds, strings, and horns.
Whether you’re a fan of classical music or electronic beats, akaMatisse’s LowKey Concert promises to offer something truly special. With a lineup of local talent and an innovative approach to blending genres, this event is a must-attend for music lovers in Washington, DC.
Follow akaMatisse on Instagram for more information:
@lowkeyconcertto | @akamatisse
Register for the LowKey Concert in D.C. on Eventbrite [here].
