Local DJ legend Aspen King plans to kick off the festival season with a local triple header this weekend.

Aspen will be joined on stage by her sister Carmanah and father Ian at “Family Reunion,” a musical event at the Gorge Hall on March 4. The young entertainer boasts her Cortes culture roots run deep.

“I pretty much grew up around DJs and I'm pretty sure… my mom was pregnant with me the first time I went to Carrington (Rave).”

Aspen’s dad was a DJ “back in the day,” and Ian is making his comeback at the "Family Reunion." Carmanah will also be performing a DJ set, and all three plan to perform together at the end of the night.

Aspen has historically offered DJ events at the Gorge Hall called “Cabin Fever.” She wasn’t able to put on these events for three years during the pandemic but hopes this event will revive that tradition.

After this weekend’s local show, Aspen will be headed to Costa Rica to play at “Jungle Dreaming” March 17-19. The Central American event will bring several Cortesian fans and friends to the heat. Local DJ RichGaud will be performing while also featuring Stanton Warriors and Neon Steve. The event is the first of its kind, organized by Lilith Klassen, also connected to Cortes. King noted that Carrington Rave founder, Ben Howells, has his hand in helping organize the Costa Rican festival too. 

"Family Reunion" begins at 7 p.m. on March 4. 

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