A Tale of Us is a deep house duo straight out of Berlin. 2011 was a good year for these guys; even with just one EP (the “Dark Song” three-tracker), they managed to wow crowds throughout the world with their flawless storytelling behind a set of turntables. Which appropriately explains why they were ranked #15 on Resident Advisor’s worldwide poll this past December. Expect to hear more releases from them on Visionquest as well as the seminal Crosstown Rebels label; of course you can be the first to hear them when they perform tonight on the second floor at Felt! (33 Washington St, Boston)
Troxler needs no introduction; over the past few years this guy has ranked very high in almost every DJ poll. The most recent of which was for Resident Advisor, where he clocked in at #2. Not a small feat in and of itself. Often known for his hypnotic and extended sets where he digs deep into both the present and past of house and techno, he is often credited for being a DJ’s DJ. Not even sure when the last time he played Boston was; I have a good feeling this might be his FIRST appearance here. Either way, WeNo is really starting to set the standard for bringing house and techno artists to the area; they’ve had some great headliners on a bi-weekly basis these past few months.
The WeNo guys have been on a bit of a roll lately, holding the responsibility for bringing a tasteful and well-refined selection of tech house and minimal producers to Boston over the past two months. They’re not slowing down either; after a great turnout last week with Martin Buttrich at 131 Broad St., they turn their attention towards Felt (533 Washington St, Downtown Crossing) this week with Nic Fanciulli in tow. Co-sponsored with BonTon Productions, this is going to be another great event.
Fanciulli comes from the “quality over quantity” fraternity, generating just a few records each year, but every single one being a game changer. He is particularly renowned his collaborations, the most recent of which have included Loco Dice, Josh Wink, Stacey Pullen, Gary Beck and U.N.K.L.E. “Hear Me Out” with Beck has been hammered by DJ’s worldwide for months now, as has his track “Together”, with Joris Voorn. Soundcloud embeds of these below.
PLEASE NOTE: You need to RSVP on the Facebook event invite in order to get in! There are no pre-sale tickets either, only at the door ($20 with RSVP before midnight). Get your RSVP on now, and be sure to get there early to check out local tastemakers Sergio Santos and Tamer Malki, two of the people behind making these nights possible.
Representing club music from the U.S. Capital, Tittsworth continuously dominates crowds with his signature blend of energetic dance music. A favorite from Asia to Australia, his tours are increasingly well received in spaces both large and small. Tittsworth has packed clubs in Sao Paulo, where he is known for extended late night sets resulting in encore and applause. Titts was part of Good Vibrations, a 40,000+ traveling festival featuring Kanye West, Cypress Hill, The Rapture, Pharoahe Monch, A-trak, Sinden, Kid Sister and a myriad other A-list acts. In Geneva he co-headlined a 3 day festival featuring Mr. Scruff, A-trak, Medhi, Boy 8-Bit, Jackbeats and many more. His last trip to Europe, Tittsworth headlined a huge night out in London with Herve, Duke Dumont, Foamo and A1 Bassline. This most recent New Years Eve, he was seen smashing a massive LA crowd along the legendary likes of Moby, Dirty South, Oakenfold and Benassi.
From URB and XLR8R to NME and Fader, his production continues to gain equally high praise. Titts music is a permanent fixture in blogs, charts and DJ sets. He has been asked to remix pop icon Kanye West, disco legend Grace Jones, DNB front runner Subfocus, Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label and AC Slater’s Party Like Us Records to name a few. He has gained critical acclaim from Interscope Records, who personally invited him to Will.I.am’s house to showcase well-received Titts tracks.
“12 Steps,” Tittsworth’s debut album was released on Plant Music (co-owned and released by Dominique Keegan and Stretch Armstrong, the man responsible for breaking many greats, including The Wu Tang Clan). The unique concept LP features original Tittsworth production through collaborations with blog buzzer ‘Kid Sister,’ hyphy vets ‘The Federation,’ and chart toppers ‘Nina Sky’ and ‘Pitbull.’ Even before its release, “12 Steps” received high praise from Billboard, BPM, Kiss, Radio 1, Entertainment Times and more. The album continues to have both originals and remixes on Ministry Of Sound Radio, Kiss FM (London) / Radio One and more. Included is his original track “WTF” (with assistance by the Nadastrom Remix), which remains a heavyweight set favorite around the world.
Forthcoming is a massive remix for Dim Mak, a second full length album, a big project to be unveiled in DC and of course, non-stop touring. Titts was recently offered a deal from Last Gang, partially responsible for helping to expose MSTRKRFT and Crystal Castles. Tittsworth maintains his status as one of the hardest working and possibly one of the most sleep deprived artists in the game.
TITTSWORTH “12 STEPS” ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW All original tracks, with vocals by Kid Sister, Nina Sky, Pitbull, The Federation, DJ Assault and more!!!
“From the first strains of ‘Haiku’—an opening instrumental that merges the acid squelches of early rave with an insistent breakbeat and—yes!—congas—it’s obvious that this guy’s aesthetic is so clear to him that mixing disparate elements is a breeze.” - Billboard
“Strong contender for party album of the year, anyone looking for their next fix of dancefloor heaven will say yes, yes, yes if this rehab is anything to go by.” -Yahoo Music
“Tittsworth shows with conviction that he doesn’t just recycle songs - he creates them… The verdict? Tittsworth should be proud, Twelve Steps is, at its end, a mighty accomplishment for both its maker and his genre” -URB
“Finally, (Tittsworth) crafted a debut that will prove his skills on the production end. Twelve Steps, is a trip through a land of gritty breaks, dirty lyrics, and plenty of guest appearances… Fun is the first priority here, and in that area, not to mention numerous others, Tittsworth more than succeeds.”-XLR8R
“Not since the happy pills took hold and Pharrell emerged has it been so lively, with such rich crossover potential, yet without cost to its creativity.” -Entertainment Times UK
Opening sets by
**Jeff Gil (True prod-Boston)**
**Ill Will (Aural Pleasure, UFCo.) w/ Live Drummer and Live Guitarist**
**SIMPLY JEFF** DJ CULTURE / BEYOND ZILLA RECORDS / PHONOMENTAL / MAGNETECH - California
From the globally influential Southern California dance music scene, Simply Jeff, has emerged as one of it’s most recognized and respected leaders. Strongly rooted in the scene with America’s first Electronic Dance Music Station known as Mars FM in 1991. Simply Jeff’s experience goes back to headlining clubs, concerts & festivals since 1985. By 1993 Jeff made his way as a record label head with labels Orbit Transmission and Phonomental. Now in 2009, Jeff is putting his energy into his new Fidget Electro House label, Beyond Zilla Records.
As a music producer in the industry, Jeff is recognized for his critically acclaimed original productions as well as collaborations with top DJs & producers in the industry. Jeff’s appeal has even branched out into other genres, working with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Bones Thugs and Harmony, Shannon, Stacey Q, Snoop Dog to Andrew Dice Clay. Simply Jeff has also appeared in several films, documentaries and national television broadcasts including G4 & MTV.
With his vast knowledge & love of the music and industry, Jeff has also given rise to DJ Culture (www.djculture.com), one of the most respected DJ stores in the United States dedicated to “Electronic Dance Music Culture”.
From his home in California to dance music hot spots across the globe, Simply Jeff will forever be advancing his style through his DJ sets, his original music production and his pure love of dance music
For one amazing night, come check us out as we bring House DJ and producer JJ FLORES direct from Chicago to rock Boston. Opening sets by JayK the DJ(MA) and Chris Beatz(NH)There is also a model search for ladies to be featured in upcoming issues of xoxothemagazine.com and to be added on 3mgirls.com roster.Event is hosted by special guest Model, Mellie Za- Has already graced many publications and has been on the scene for awhile. Alo appearing will be 3mgirls.com Jenna Mourey, Adrienne Caprice with other invited models. Lets go Boston, show JJ how we rock out in Beantown!!!!! Did I mention, its also my OFFICIAL BDAY BASH, one year closer to hitting 30
**GENERAL ADMISSION IS $20** FOR THE TIME BEING AND COULD GO UP THE NIGHT OF, EMAIL NAMES TO MINEENT@GMAIL.COM FOR GUEST LIST PRICES BEFORE 12 LADIES $10 FELLAS $15
Nice FREE weekly event kicks off tomorrow at downtown crossing! Looks like it will be an across-the-board selection of performers, from DJ's, to live musicians, vocalists, etc. It will be at a variety of different locations, tomorrow at Vinalia. And it's for a good cause- to benefit the St. Francis House. Official details below:
Both New and Newsworthy, the Financial District’s Downtown Crossing is about to experience a stage rush from a different type of crowd. This Thursday’s grand-opening, free to the 21+ public, will be the debut of a summer series of uniquely themed block party events that should keep its audience demanding a weekly encore.
Among many special features, Thursday's opening party will host DJ Ms Thang (of Saint, Whiskey Park, and minibar), prize-worthy giveaways, and the opportunity to explore a selection of premium imported Japanese beer, and South African varietals at a cost that makes cents (literally).
Now, local professionals who have been striving to find a way to enjoy the sun and socialize after work - without having to wait ‘til dawn, or wait for a table – will have these luxuries right outside their office doors. This concert of events has a capacity of 450 professionals, and will be well worth checking out.
This Thursday August 13th
Grand Opening Party
5-9pm
Live DJ Miss Thang
Charity Raffle & Prizes to benefit St. Francis House
Sponsored by: Cape Classics Wines
Thanks to all the local businesses supporting us:
Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale Vinalia Restaurant & Wine Bar Felt Billiards and Club Ivy Restaurant District Lounge Going.com Kreative Marketing
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:04AM 
