Techno Legend Joey Beltram Plays Goodlife In Boston. 10.15.11

The CreateSpace Collab return with their monthly Saturday schindig at the Goodlife. They are continuing to think outside the box when it comes down to the headliners they are booking, opting for either cutting edge performers you’ll be raving about ten months from now, or long-standing legends who have been overlooked by other promoters. Following in the footsteps of Doc Martin, DJ Funk, and J.Philip comes Joey Beltram.

I get a LOT of promo material stating how “artist x” or “producer y” is a “Legend”. Although each case is subjective, I think most of us can agree universally that Beltram is the real deal. Originally hailing from Queens, “Energy Flash” was one of the first tracks penned by an American producer to get massive exposure in the rapidly developing rave scene in Europe and the UK in 1990. Top shelf techno labels such as R&S Records, Warp, and Tresor supported his work in the form of nonstop releases from the man throughout the entire decade that followed. 

Although abrasive techno was Beltram’s forte, he also managed to stay relevant as the popular sound shifted towards disco and tech-house around the turn of the century. Followed by the minimal aesthetic over the past decade. But without sacrificing the energy and tension for which his tracks are revered.

Joey Beltram has never played anywhere in New England since I moved here in 2004. This show was a long time in the making, and once again there should be plenty of old school heads coming out of the woodwork for it.

Who else is on tap to play Goodlife (28 Kingston St, Boston) tonight? Why, none other than CSC founder Matt McNeill, and Banana Peel co-hort Mzungu. Also on tap is Johanns G. All three play quality house and techno, and two of them have recorded mixes for the BBD podcast series, which you can check out by clicking on the links to their names.

Should be a good night!
9:30pm- 2am
$5 before 11, $10 after, 21+

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