Beats by the 'M'

A wave of livetronica music flooded the bars this summer. Supported by traditional sounds familiar to jam band and funk fans, the inventive electronic style is finding a home once again tonight at the bottom of the "M."

"Beats by the Books" is a show put on by the University of Montana's Business Careers in Entertainment Club and features three acts, each fitted neatly into this popular Missoula music niche. Peacetreaty, Bock's Elder and DJ Coma will be bringing the bass at the Phyllis J. Washington Amphitheatre at 5 p.m.

The event is one of many BCEC will put on this year.

"It's imperative we keep up to date on current music trends on campus, as well as the social trend in attending shows," said BCEC member Caitlyn Fransen.

The trend right now, Fransen said, is shifting toward bigger beats and bigger bass.

"This is pretty much really heavy bass dance music," said the show's headliner Angelo Patino, a member of Los Angeles-based group, Peacetreaty. "I incorporate different keys and sounds, but my main goal is just to make people dance with big tracks, big drums and big bass."

Peacetreaty, gathering a following in Los Angeles' electronic music scene by blasting bass-heavy dubstep rhythms, is made up of three members who perform separately under one moniker. Tonight, Peacetreaty's Angelo Patino will represent his group.

Patino, 22, said he has no idea what to expect but is excited to come to Montana. "I'm super stoked the show is at the University," he said.

Mac Kelly, BCEC president, said Patino should expect an enthusiastic turnout, and should come with as much energy as he can.

"Everyone should expect a huge sound system and a big dance party," he said. "That is Missoula, I have no doubt it will be amazing."

BCEC member, Amy Ettinger, said Patino's style is key to bringing as many people to the show as possible.

"This show exudes Missoula, not only because of the location but because of the mix of all kinds of people that listen to this style of music," she said.

Patino said it's his loyalty to his music style that keeps the fans coming.

"I try to keep it cool with my fans, and I think they respect that. Without my fans, I would be nothing, and I try not to forget where I came from," Patino said. "I get to express myself through music. I love the electricity in the air from a really big crowd. There's no better feeling. It's music that I love, and how people respond and feed off it."

BCEC puts on several shows each semester to provide members with practice promoting events.

Fransen said this may be the club's biggest event "because everyone has money from their refund checks to spend."

The event is open to adults ages 18 and up, and admission is $7, or $5 with a Griz card.

emerald.gilleran@umontana.edu