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.
We’re moving Sunday Groove to Venu on this very special night with one of the world’s biggest and most revered DJ/Producers - PACO OSUNA for the Mindshake Records worldwide Fall tour, along with Boston’s finest - Tamer Malki & Sergio Santos. You can only imagine what kind of party awaits, so be prepared!!
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.
Looks like an interesting party happening in downtown Boston tonight. Israeli producer Guy Gerber, best known for his warped, twisted, yet highly technical tech house sounds on underground labels such as Cocoon and his own imprint, Supplement Facts, will be playing in the darkness of a basement that nicely suits his style. As does the opening DJ, the well respected Sergio Santos, known for the marathon sets he has laid down with Tanner Ross and Soul Clap in the past. Tamer Malki also reporting for deck duty.
This is a private basement venue at 131 Broad Street, you can get more info on the Facebook event invite. You are best off purchasing pre-sale tickets, which can be done here.
This is Tejada’s third performance in Boston this year; trust me, having seen the first two, you don’t want to miss this if you’re a fan of house music!
Normally associated with his peers in techno from Detroit, Europe and elsewhere, John Tejada has embraced electronic music as a personal frontier, expanding on his resume as a techno recording artist as producer, remixer, DJ, and label owner. Known for crafting a brand of subtle, musical techno, his recorded output ranges across tempo and genre lines, from chilled out affairs with spacious arrangements to pulsating, densely layered, deeply energetic tracks that work magnificently in the hands of DJs as well as on the home stereo.
VINCENZO terdrop, dessous, poker flat, Berlin Vincenzo’s serious interest in music began as a teenager, listening to Hip Hop and other styles of black music. Later, in the late 80’s, when Acid House reached the europe, he was infected by the sound and energy of this new type of club music. He started out his dj career playing at small clubs and private parties and soon Vincenzo found himself involved in the Hamburg club scene. Transcending both House and Techno genres, Vincenzo has became a household name.
Tonight at the Phoenix Landing! This is Davide’s debut performance in Boston. Sergio Santos will also be performing the dual duty of opening along with celebrating his 30th birthday. Davide’s bio:
Davide Squillace is not available for comment. He’s got to catch a flight; he’s rushing to the studio; the stage manager is frantically hurrying him into the booth; he’s meeting to discuss plans for his labels…or any of the other myriad reasons why Davide feels like he hasn’t slept, eaten or stopped running for what seems like his whole life.
Born in Siena, raised in Naples, it took a trip to London for Davide to finally discover electronic music. Wooed by the mood and sound of the British scene, he returned to Naples flush with energy, excitement and a knowing that this new calling would consume him.
Davide Squillace immersed himself in this world in every conceivable way. In 1999 he began studying at the Naples’ school of sound engineering, tinkering with his first productions, promoting techno events, and finally performing. His first releases on Primate Records, Design Music and Conform were a cadence of his arrival and showcased the young artist’s steadfast style.
Having honed his craft at home, in 2004 Davide left Naples for Barcelona unwavering in his resolve. Now, while touring around the continent, he began to release in earnest what would become a massive body of work, and at a dizzying pace. His productions have graced the catalogs of some of the finest labels including Ovum, Shake, Morris Audio, Resopal Schallware, Tuning Spork, CMYK, Adagio, Viva, Nervous, Saved, Sci+Tec, Rillis; the list goes on… Which is not even to speak of his curating and releasing on his own labels – Sketch, Minisketch, Vir, 500, Titbit and most recently the bold Hideout Records.
In addition to his genre-defining works, Davide continues to inspire and ignite dancefloors worldwide. Whether it be at Circoloco, where he has been a resident since 2007, Womb, Berghain, D.Edge, or any other marquee venue, Davide plays with an unequalled funk and excitement. His signature sets, revered by the masses and peers alike, do a double duty in guarding our much-loved traditions while constantly pushing them forward.
The realm of possibilities for one of electronic music’s leading lights is endless. Unfortunately, the minutes in the day are not. Davide’s answer is simple – do what you love and make no compromises.
Here it is, part 4 of Soul Clap's summer series! Here's the scoop as written on Marzentertainment's site:
Dancing on the Charles DOTC 09 August edition
First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone the braved the mosquitoes and danced their butts off for the Boston debut of DJ Harvey, it was a truly magical nite. Your continued support helps keep DOTC growing and improving everytime and we are so grateful!
For the next installment we’ve enlisted the musical support of an old friend from DC (NavBox), the local king of classy slomo house (Matty Dimond) and Boston’s first lady on the wheels of steel (Ms Thang), who makes her DOTC debut with a set of deep classics perfect for the 7-9 sunset session! And of course DOTC residents Randy & Sergio will bring the outdoor house/techno flavor like only Marz Entertainment can…
Live @ DOTC Mix CDs from Paulo, Randy, Sergio, Pat Fontes & D-Lux will be available by the DJ booth for $5
With DJs: NavBox Matt Dimond Ms Thang Randy Deshaies & Sergio Santos
Sponsored by The Boston Phoenix, Stuff Magazine & Red Bull Music Academy
—————————————————————— 21+ w/ proper ID / $10 before 10pm – $20 after ——————————————————————
American Legion Marsh Post #442 1 Gerry’s Landing Cambridge, MA
DOTC's third installment this Saturday- you know the drill. Scenic city view, booze, great music, unmatchable atmosphere/vibe. Added to the mix for this installment is legendary UK disco house DJ Harvey who is touching down in New England for the first time (in his 20+ year career!) Harvey's early days involved drumming in a punk band as well as running in a hip hop/graffiti crew, not adding DJ-ing to his versatile background until later on when he began hosting his own house and disco residency in the UK and becoming well known for his sets that would stretch on for 6+ hours at times! Holding the distinction of being the first British DJ to play the Ministry of Sound, Harvey continues to expand his knowledge of house/disco to this day and has a song selection capability that is unmatched. Although he is far more known as a DJ than a producer, he continues to release some production as well as remix/re-edit work on labels such as Nuphonic and King Biscuit. You're going to be in for a treat.
The video below couldn't be better proof of how the song DJ plays supersedes the medium: the dude is mixing on a reel-to-reel deck! Bad sound quality on the video but cool to watch regardless. Below that is one of his tracks from '98 on Black Cock- these releases used to be very highly sought after, but it looks like they have recently been repressed, allowing a newer generation of DJ's to get in on the action.
Not only does this event require no introduction, but for this installment it also happens to fall on a holiday! That means you get a bonus: they're running the event for 12 HOURS. Can you imagine how many beers you can drink in 12 hours, or how many quality house tunes you can hear in 12 hours? The possibilities are endless! And there's a nice balance of DJ's on the lineup, including Miztah Lex of EC Army fame, who makes his return to Boston from the flashing lights of LA for the first time! We also have Bruno, founder of the legendary Utopia nights, and your favorite residents on the wheels.
Remember to try to get there early, and also know that part of your cover price goes to the proceeds of the American Legion, as well as providing funding for an effort to help clean up the coast along the Charles River. So you're supporting good causes in addition to supporting the local scene!
This looks like it will be a good jam! The rattlesnake is a nice venue, I've only been there once but the food there is excellent and the atmosphere inside reminds me of Goodlife; it's similar in size and function. I still haven't seen the movie the title of this party is based off of but I have to admit, the spoofs of it never get old haha. This is a joint effort by the Airdrop and the Soul Clap crews, so it goes without saying that quality house and techno will be played the entire night.
Should be a good night tomorrow, hope I can make it...Sergio is one of my favorite house dj's in Boston. Here's a link to his Parliament Nights vol. 2 mix, which held a top spot in my car cd wallet last year!
1. kevin griffiths - jaguar shoes (rippertons lonely predator mix) 2. friendly people - music is improper (martin buttrich remix) 3. michal ho feat. jon jon - take me away (original) 4. marcin czubala - consigliere 5. craig torrance & philip hochstrate - shrinkage (samims remix) 6. dan ghenacia & chris carrier - tumble blur 7. mark broom - wizz (mihalis safras remix) 8. marlon d - jesus creates sound (main mix) 9. danton eeprom - one thing leads to another (tigerskin remix) 10. johnny d - walkman (ray okpara remix) 11. sebo k - far out 12. dominik eulberg - grunschenkel (2000 & one remix) 13. red robbin & jakob hilden - snapdragon 14. da fresh - a night at the beach (dj f.e.x. remix) 15. tom clark - fragile elements (paul ritch remix) 16. luca bacchetti - the way to corvocado 17. sian - apple tree 18. riton - sound of the studio
And don't sleep on Tiefschwarz, just straight up proper german techno!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:04AM 
