The Ruins at Knockdown Center Venue Calendar

AMÉMÉ headlines The Ruins on July 17 Following last summer's blowout One Tribe showcase, AMÉMÉ returns to headline The Ruins, this time joined by Rockin Moroccin, Taïga and Yung Omz. AMÉMÉ is one of the most respected names in afrohouse in the world today, leading a movement of artists who are pushing the genre in vital, new directions. If you were here last year, you know firsthand the communal joy and spirit of celebration that permeates AMÉMÉ's sets. And though he was born in Benin, he made his name in NYC. Last year was a bit of a homecoming after a long absence, now let's make it a tradiiton. Knockdown Center

Innervisions returns to Knockdown Center, taking over The Ruins and Main Hall. DAY DESIREE JIMI JULES JULYA KARMA TRIKK NIGHT ÂME DJ ÂME LIVE DIXON JIMI JULES TRIKK Knockdown Center

SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE and Choir Boy headline The Ruins alongside Phantasia on July 23 Philly trio SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE make their Knockdown Center debut, showcasing some of the willdest, yet prettiest psych-rock of the Era. Choir Boy, a stunning dream-pop band from Salt Lake City, make their return. Rising locals, Phantasia, complete an ideal lineup for a summer night. Knockdown Center

DJ HEARTSTRING headlines The Ruins alongside Effy on July 24. The Berlin duo are responsible for some of the most immaculate trance tearjerkers of our modern era. Their own cheekily-branded Trance Dance Music genre (TDM, for short) brings together the full sugar rush euphoria that made trance a global industry at the end of the '90s, while fusing it with a modern pop sensibility. They take the reigns as the sun starts to drop in the sky. They're joined by a special lineup that matches their signature energy. UK phenom Effy returns, bringing a potent mixture of rude, junglist mania and soaring moments of pure, unadulterated bliss. She lands on the back of a banner run that includes her standout EP "The Syndicate." Ukrainian techno sorceress Ana B is known for her canny versatility and range. Although she's notorious for her late night sets, Ana B is equally adept with more expansive, lush and grooving dance music. She's an artist with a long history at Knockdown Center, and returns to the venue for this special daytime set. This will be one to remember. Knockdown Center

bar italia headlines The Ruins on July 30. Matador's indie darlings Bar Italia headline The Ruins. Following an early run of mysterious, hazy song craft, last year's "Some Like It Hot" saw the London trio pivot into crisp, punchy pop. Songs like "Cowbella" made a beeline as contenders for track of the year, showing the group operating at new creative heights. They're joined by Operelly and Threshold. Knockdown Center

Claude VonStroke in The Ruins on Aug 7. Last year, Claude VonStroke reactivated the alias that made him a household name and kicked off a world tour. First stop: The Ruins at Knockdown Center. This August, he's back to celebrate his new LP "Wrong Number." The Dirtybird founder is foundational to US house music in the new millennium, creating a cultural juggernaut that would inspire countless DJs to follow in his wake. Tracks like "Who's Afraid of Detroit" and "Make a Cake" are certified tech house classics. But even as he's ascended to the position of global powerhouse, VonStroke always keeps it real. Speaking of his new album, he says "the big room house machine is out of control and Claude has stopped answering the phone. 'I’m sorry you have reached the wrong number. Claude is no longer available…'" Knockdown Center

Josh Baker leads a day-into-night takeover on August 8, headlining both The Ruins and Main Hall. The UK artist has seen a meteoric rise as a DJ and producer. As head of both You&Me Records and the renowned Hide&Seek Festival, his versatility embodies the creative essence of a new wave of electronic artists, of which he sits at the forefront. Tickets now available for Day, Night, and Day & Night. Lineup to be announced. Knockdown Center

Charlotte de Witte headlines the Main Hall on Aug 7. The Belgian techno superstar returns to Knockdown Center following last summer's sold out Ruins takeover. There are few artists in the world today who are on her level. Do not miss this. Knockdown Center