MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — This Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. come out to the Middletown Art Center for a night of contemporary underground dance music straight out of the United Kingdom. 

DJs Ami and Nick deliver an energized dance party, with beats, rhythms, and sounds from UK Garage (UKG), Bassline and House tracks.

Whether you love electronic music or you just want to get down and groove, this party promises hot fun in the summertime.

UK Garage, played in dance clubs worldwide, is a mash-up of house and bass music, borrowing heavily from jungle and incorporating elements of R&B and reggae. There will be bass!

Young in Lake County and looking for a party? You are invited to come dance with them. Dance to city club sounds in this small country town.

Ami Verhey is an emerging DJ, a Middletown High and UC Davis graduate currently working on his master’s in wildlife ecology at Cal Poly Humboldt. Nicholas Hay is a veteran L.A. and local DJ and head gardener at Harbin Hot Springs.

“I am always excited to showcase current dance-focused music here at home,” said Verhey. “We need more quality exposure to contemporary music and culture here in Lake County.”

Suggested donation is $10; $5 for ages 18-25; high school students, and younger free or by donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Multiple generations and families are welcome. Movies in the back for kids.

First 20 guests get a free beverage, and ALL guests receive a free raffle ticket for THERE WILL BE BASS T-shirts! Beverages/snacks for purchase—non-alcoholic or beer/wine (21+ with ID).

Experience the contemporary sounds, rhythms, and beats that are moving people across the world, right in the heart of Middletown.

Middletown Art Center is a nonprofit dedicated to engaging the public in art making, art education, and art appreciation, and providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives, striving to create an inclusive and accessible space for all.

To learn more and donate to support this or other MAC arts and cultural programs, visit middletownartcenter.org. For inquiries or further information, please contact the Middletown Art Center at 707-355-4465 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The MAC is located at 21456 State Highway 175 in Middletown.