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Ethan Miller (Friends and Family)
6:00 am, locked in the sweet spot at a 1992 BASICS party in Richmond, Ethan decides to try his hand at DJing, adopting the catchy moniker "Ethan" as his DJ handle. Mesmerized yet ultimately unfulfilled by the SF sounds of the day, Ethan mines acid and techno gold to start ushering in a new era of harder sounds for the SF underground, releasing his first mix tape, "Acid Test" in 1994, the same year that Friends and Family is founded and throws its first event at the Blue Cube in Noe Valley. Fascinated by the warbling wisdom of the 303, Acid is the unifying theme in Ethan's platter picks, probably the sound Ethan is best known for today.
6:00 am, locked in the sweet spot at a 1992 BASICS party in Richmond, Ethan decides to try his hand at DJing, adopting the catchy moniker "Ethan" as his DJ handle. Mesmerized yet ultimately unfulfilled by the SF sounds of the day, Ethan mines acid and techno gold to start ushering in a new era of harder sounds for the SF underground, releasing his first mix tape, "Acid Test" in 1994, the same year that Friends and Family is founded and throws its first event at the Blue Cube in Noe Valley. Fascinated by the warbling wisdom of the 303, Acid is the unifying theme in Ethan's platter picks, probably the sound Ethan is best known for today.
Forest Green (Cute Fang Recordings)
Starting her DJ journey in the 1990's San Francisco underground, Forest Green continues to explore the art of rocking the dance floor, and mastering the mix. 11 years later, she continues taking things to the next level, amazing crowds with her high energy, hot bass lines, and soul gripping grooves. Expect to hear only the freshest jamz, as she searches high and low for the most cutting edge, floor shaking, booty quaking EDM the world has to offer, and brings it straight to you!
Starting her DJ journey in the 1990's San Francisco underground, Forest Green continues to explore the art of rocking the dance floor, and mastering the mix. 11 years later, she continues taking things to the next level, amazing crowds with her high energy, hot bass lines, and soul gripping grooves. Expect to hear only the freshest jamz, as she searches high and low for the most cutting edge, floor shaking, booty quaking EDM the world has to offer, and brings it straight to you!
Dragn'fly (Strategik)
They say DJs are a “dime a dozen”. If that's true, then Dragn’fly is worth a million. Renowned for her insane programming & mixing skills, Dragn'fly seamlessly infuses together a wide array of elements ranging from tech-house and electro to head-throbbing tech-trance and full on ball-banging techno, going above just “playing a set” by creating memorable musical experiences. Having bridged the millennium with some of the most revered Bay Area underground crews, demand for this iconic DJ has spread like wildfire over the past decade and today she remains in the forefront of the electronic dance movement, having already made over 1,100 domestic appearances throughout the United States, including Hawaii, and internationally in various regions throughout Mexico, Germany and Brazil.
They say DJs are a “dime a dozen”. If that's true, then Dragn’fly is worth a million. Renowned for her insane programming & mixing skills, Dragn'fly seamlessly infuses together a wide array of elements ranging from tech-house and electro to head-throbbing tech-trance and full on ball-banging techno, going above just “playing a set” by creating memorable musical experiences. Having bridged the millennium with some of the most revered Bay Area underground crews, demand for this iconic DJ has spread like wildfire over the past decade and today she remains in the forefront of the electronic dance movement, having already made over 1,100 domestic appearances throughout the United States, including Hawaii, and internationally in various regions throughout Mexico, Germany and Brazil.
Bam (Evil Breaks / Invibe)
Bam's first DJ gig at a Berkeley co-op ended with him passing out drunk on top of the decks and waking up wearing only a pair of socks. Since then, not much has changed. After randomly meeting his now partner-in-crime Aaron Jae on the dancefloor of 1015, the two gave birth to Evil Breaks. For the past 4 years, Bam and crew have brought out a constant slew of international talent and continued to push the underground breakbeat sound in the San Francisco bay area. Not one for musical snobbery, Bam has been known to throw down anything from 80s b-boy electro and freestyle to nu skool breaks and tech house.
Bam's first DJ gig at a Berkeley co-op ended with him passing out drunk on top of the decks and waking up wearing only a pair of socks. Since then, not much has changed. After randomly meeting his now partner-in-crime Aaron Jae on the dancefloor of 1015, the two gave birth to Evil Breaks. For the past 4 years, Bam and crew have brought out a constant slew of international talent and continued to push the underground breakbeat sound in the San Francisco bay area. Not one for musical snobbery, Bam has been known to throw down anything from 80s b-boy electro and freestyle to nu skool breaks and tech house.
Jason Knight (Coda)
With fifteen years of music production and DJ experience, a stellar list of club appearances, countless original productions including a full-length album, Jason has emerged as one of the most respected and talented artists in the San Francisco Dance Music scene. Jason has shared the decks with artists such as Armin Van Buuren, Sander Van Doorn, DJ Lange, Cosmic Gate, Blank & Jones, John 00 Flemming, Taj, Flash Brothers and Pole Folder. He’s appeared at the 2006 Ultra Music Festival and Miami’s Winter Music Conference 2007. He also played the first Vegas Music Conference in 2006, is an integral member of the Coda SF Dance Music Collective and continues to be a key player at all the major clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
With fifteen years of music production and DJ experience, a stellar list of club appearances, countless original productions including a full-length album, Jason has emerged as one of the most respected and talented artists in the San Francisco Dance Music scene. Jason has shared the decks with artists such as Armin Van Buuren, Sander Van Doorn, DJ Lange, Cosmic Gate, Blank & Jones, John 00 Flemming, Taj, Flash Brothers and Pole Folder. He’s appeared at the 2006 Ultra Music Festival and Miami’s Winter Music Conference 2007. He also played the first Vegas Music Conference in 2006, is an integral member of the Coda SF Dance Music Collective and continues to be a key player at all the major clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ron/E (Coda / FiXSF)
Ron/e has been a DJ and promoter in the underground music scene in San Francisco for the past 10 years. He is one of the founders of Vibrant which was rated best underground party in San Francisco in 1997 and helped establish Coda in 2007. Additionally he has been a promoter for monthly events 2XL, Rotate and more recently FiX which is the longest running monthly event at Shine in San Francisco.
Ron/e has been a DJ and promoter in the underground music scene in San Francisco for the past 10 years. He is one of the founders of Vibrant which was rated best underground party in San Francisco in 1997 and helped establish Coda in 2007. Additionally he has been a promoter for monthly events 2XL, Rotate and more recently FiX which is the longest running monthly event at Shine in San Francisco.
oroToro (Friends and Family)
Bustin' out the choice techno and tech house, oroToro rips it up no matter where he plays and keeps it real to his vinyl roots.
Bustin' out the choice techno and tech house, oroToro rips it up no matter where he plays and keeps it real to his vinyl roots.
We Are Not Pandas (Ambient Mafia)
From their roots in Norwegian Black Metal, Hickory and sixty4k have walked a tortuous path of musical domination, from ambient to zydeco, leaving a trail of brutal devastation in their wake. Coming together under a groove, they found redemption in the Lord, our savior, Vincent Price. He gave unto them the crates of salvation. Their mission now, to bring the heaviest chill, the dopest beats, the chunkiest funk unto the masses. To lead one and all to the promised groove. Amen brother indeed!
From their roots in Norwegian Black Metal, Hickory and sixty4k have walked a tortuous path of musical domination, from ambient to zydeco, leaving a trail of brutal devastation in their wake. Coming together under a groove, they found redemption in the Lord, our savior, Vincent Price. He gave unto them the crates of salvation. Their mission now, to bring the heaviest chill, the dopest beats, the chunkiest funk unto the masses. To lead one and all to the promised groove. Amen brother indeed!
Squelchy (Ambient Mafia)
Since stepping behind the decks in 2000 with his monthly "Code Green" downtempo night, Squelchy has spread his love of genre-hopping, blissed-out, glitched-up, funky-fresh music as an operative of the Ambient Mafia and a regular contributor to the local underground dj scene. When he's not mixing tracks he's making them. His latest solo record, "Sometime is Now" and his work with improv electronica band Engines of Innuendo can be heard at http://www.vocoid.com
Since stepping behind the decks in 2000 with his monthly "Code Green" downtempo night, Squelchy has spread his love of genre-hopping, blissed-out, glitched-up, funky-fresh music as an operative of the Ambient Mafia and a regular contributor to the local underground dj scene. When he's not mixing tracks he's making them. His latest solo record, "Sometime is Now" and his work with improv electronica band Engines of Innuendo can be heard at http://www.vocoid.com
Redstickman (Ambient Mafia, FNF)
Michael the Redstickman founded the infamous Ambient Mafia in November of 1999. He plays good music, and does it well. Michael is THE original maverick and is also a hockey mom. He enjoys watching WWF and reruns of 90210. At the same time.
Michael the Redstickman founded the infamous Ambient Mafia in November of 1999. He plays good music, and does it well. Michael is THE original maverick and is also a hockey mom. He enjoys watching WWF and reruns of 90210. At the same time.
Peek (Ambient Mafia)
As a lover of all music, Peek is inspired by everything from house to trance to punk to hip-hop, all genres influencing his cutting-edge style and creative palate. As he puts it, "My musical influences are all over the place, but come mainly from New Wave & Industrial music, 90's rap/metal bands, the psy-funk sounds of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the breakbeats of golden era hip hop/trip hop, and bands like Guns & Roses, Nine Inch Nails, and The Crystal Method.
As a lover of all music, Peek is inspired by everything from house to trance to punk to hip-hop, all genres influencing his cutting-edge style and creative palate. As he puts it, "My musical influences are all over the place, but come mainly from New Wave & Industrial music, 90's rap/metal bands, the psy-funk sounds of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the breakbeats of golden era hip hop/trip hop, and bands like Guns & Roses, Nine Inch Nails, and The Crystal Method.
Harken (Ambient Mafia)
Harken started spinning records in 1997 after hearing LTJ Bukem's seminal Logical Progression. After several underground appearances with the likes of Epiphany, Plate Tectonics, and High Jinx, he was approached by Redstickman, and asked to be a founding member of the Ambient Mafia. He will stun you with (FKA "intelligent") drum & bass, obscure indie rock, creepy/beautiful ambient, and the occasional mashup. Harken has recently started playing guitar with The Lag, who specialize in psychedelic/garage/shoegaze rock, the consumption of fine whiskey, and witty on-stage banter. Harken has also teamed up with Hallucid and/or The Captain for mind altering, dream weaving, beanbag grabbing ambient sets at the likes of the Mafia 8 Year, Feather River, and Chillsyndicate.net.
Harken started spinning records in 1997 after hearing LTJ Bukem's seminal Logical Progression. After several underground appearances with the likes of Epiphany, Plate Tectonics, and High Jinx, he was approached by Redstickman, and asked to be a founding member of the Ambient Mafia. He will stun you with (FKA "intelligent") drum & bass, obscure indie rock, creepy/beautiful ambient, and the occasional mashup. Harken has recently started playing guitar with The Lag, who specialize in psychedelic/garage/shoegaze rock, the consumption of fine whiskey, and witty on-stage banter. Harken has also teamed up with Hallucid and/or The Captain for mind altering, dream weaving, beanbag grabbing ambient sets at the likes of the Mafia 8 Year, Feather River, and Chillsyndicate.net.
The Captain (Ambient Mafia)
The Captain has been an avid fan of Electronica ever since first being introduced to 808State in 1989. He joined the Stargaze Family where he first began spinning downtempo music before later joining the Ambient Mafia. In early 2006 he co-founded The Chill Syndicate with DJ Skyebaby as a non-profit commercial free outlet to promote local chill DJ talent via podcasting on iTunes. The Captain has a personal love for groovey sounds with a distinct Brazilian twist, acid jazz, and has even been known to spin the occasional polka or show tune remix. It's always smooth sailing with The Captain!
The Captain has been an avid fan of Electronica ever since first being introduced to 808State in 1989. He joined the Stargaze Family where he first began spinning downtempo music before later joining the Ambient Mafia. In early 2006 he co-founded The Chill Syndicate with DJ Skyebaby as a non-profit commercial free outlet to promote local chill DJ talent via podcasting on iTunes. The Captain has a personal love for groovey sounds with a distinct Brazilian twist, acid jazz, and has even been known to spin the occasional polka or show tune remix. It's always smooth sailing with The Captain!
Actual Rafiq (Ambient Mafia)
Rafiq was born in the future and raised in the past. He now resides beneath the San Andreas faultline in the Earth’s mantle (which is reknowned for its badass acoustics)
Rafiq was born in the future and raised in the past. He now resides beneath the San Andreas faultline in the Earth’s mantle (which is reknowned for its badass acoustics)
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