Between working with San Francisco’s internationally acclaimed Imperial Dub Recordings and sponsoring Imperial Dub retreats to Hawaii and Mexico, Canton native HeSoHi has done more than his share to spread dub bass lines, natty drums, and somewhat acidic synths through the Midwest underground. And while his Lime Spider shows always make for a memorable night, this time he’s joined by his cohorts in the Lovethang Boomin’ System for Lovethang’s Christmas Party, a night of steady-bumpin’ hall-deckin’, powered by all the turntables they can fit in the club. Holiday attire is required; bring your own mistletoe.

This article appears in Dec 21-27, 2005.