Calvin Harris (born January 17, 1984), is a Scottish singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born in and grew up in Dumfries. Harris began making music as a 15 year old boy. His earliest success was when he was 18: the songs "Da Bongos" and "Brighter Days" were released as a 12" club single and CD-EP by the Prima Facie label in early 2002 under the name Stouffer. Harris signed contracts with EMI (publishing) and Sony BMG (recording) in 2006, after his music had been discovered on the social networking website MySpace. Harris had recently moved back from London to his hometown of Dumfries because he was unable to find a job. His first album I Created Disco was released on 18 June 2007. The album contained uptempo electroclash songs that were influenced by music from the 1980s. To promote I Created Disco, Harris embarked on a tour of the UK, supporting Faithless and Groove Armada. In 2007 Harris also recorded with Kylie Minogue. He had caught Minogue's attention after his recordings had been passed on to her by another record producer. Harris says that working with Kylie was "surreal, but fun" although revealed to mixmag in 2007 to "needing a few drinks before meeting her."


Event Info :

Keeping true to our ongoing mission to deliver innovative events and your favorite dance music artists, GIANT unveils our new Saturday Night venue. Vanguard on Hollywood Boulevard. Presented with Insomniac and 2am, GIANT Saturdays roll out the best of the best on the decks in a very innovative setting featuring:

• The West Coast's Premiere FUNKTION ONE Sound System makes for the funkiest dance floor in town, putting the bass in your face and the beat to your feet.

• Outside, find Nirvana in Hollywood's Largest Outdoor Patio and Zen Garden complete with a full service bar, multi-level seating and a soundtrack set for grooving under the stars.

• Upstairs, overlooking the dance floor, the 1-UP Lounge is a new glass enclosed hangout to get hungover in.

• Or, maybe move to a different groove in the Lower lounge, Vanguard's second dance room.

• Doors open PROMPTLY at 9.30pm and we don't stop 'til 4am.

• VIP Table Service, with express entry is available with your choice of cushy booths adjacent to the dance floor, or try out one of the lush cabanas in the outdoor garden. For reservations, dial 323.463.3331 or email vip@vanguardla.com.

• Vanguard is located at 6021 Hollywood Boulevard, two blocks east of Vine Street.