GARETH EMERY DJ MAG #31 took place on Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
at Last Supper Club
in SEATTLE WA. More details on the event are below.
Phase 3 Events Presents
Gareth Emery
(South Hampton UK) Connected Djs/Most Wanted
Five Am/Vandit/Armada/Baroque
www.garethemery.com www.myspace.com/garethemery
Ranked at number 31 in the world in the 2007 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll (up 3 places from 2006) and tipped by both Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten as a future star, Gareth Emery is well on his way to becoming a fully paid up member of the global DJ elite. After kicking off 2008 with a critically acclaimed BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, and with an artist album on the way, there’s little doubt that 2008 is already shaping up to be his biggest year yet.
“Boring DJs be very afraid: Gareth Emery is about to kick your arse”. So said Mixmag, when in 2002, they took the bold step of predicting that a virtually unknown 22 year-old would rise to become a major dance music star. However, six years later, it’s likely that even their expectations have been well surpassed. His current tour diary reads like the departure board at London’s Heathrow Airport. Desert island raves in Indonesia and snow-drenched mountains in Vancouver sit alongside major global events like San Francisco’s iconic Love Fest and Holland’s 30,000 strong Trance Energy. The likes of Asian superclub Zouk and Bondi Beach in Sydney complete the picture: in short, you’ll find Gareth at a mouth-watering, hand-picked selection of the planet’s coolest clubs and events, including UK super brands like Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher.
When not on tour, he’s kept rakishly busy in his Cambridgeshire studio as one of the scene’s most in-demand producers and remixes. If you’re not familiar with anthems like ‘More Than Anything’, ‘Formentera What’ or his seminal classic ‘Mistral’, you’re probably a little out of touch with the modern dance scene, but suffice to say that Tiesto, Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten and Judge Jules are all big fans, and Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren liked his work so much that they both commissioned him to work on their respective labels (Vandit / Armind). However, the majority of his music is still released on his Five AM imprint, (described by DJ Mag as ‘the most consistent trance label in the world’), where he’s a co-owner and A&R. Whatever the label, one thing that’s clear is that Gareth Emery stamps his hallmark of quality on a record, people listen.
Always ahead of the game, Gareth was the one of the first leading DJs to embrace podcasting when he started his fortnightly radio show The Gareth Emery Podcast in early 2006. The show become an overnight success, immediately becoming an essential download for savvy dance music fans, and its widely imitated format has since helped to explode the popularity of dance music podcasts. It was also nominated for a Miami WMC IDMA Award for ‘Best Podcast’ along with Roger Sanchez and Pete Tong in 2007.
But ultimately, it’s all about the music, and that’s where Gareth Emery really stands out. He’s one of a kind: a true individual with his own unique sound that falls somewhere between house, progressive and trance, but always remains focussed on melody and groove. It’s music for the heart, the soul, but ultimately, the dancefloor. He’s accessible but not commercial; credible but not obscure, and that’s why dance music fans the world over can’t get enough of him right now. His 2008 plans include a series of his own events (broadcast on the Podcast, of course), two new mix compilations, and perhaps, just perhaps, that long awaited debut artist album. Whatever the case, one thing is for sure: those boring DJs need to be even more afraid than ever.
with special Guests:
MarQ
Phase 3/Backlash Muzik/Televisonary
www.marq.org www.myspace.com/djmarq
Specializing in electronic dance music, MarQ has over 17 years experience in the music industry. In the last few years, MarQ has gained recognition as one of Seattle’s top Trance/Progressive Dj's. With High Profile residencies at top clubs MarQ quickly gained
a reputation for explosive performance, impeccable track selection and rock solid mixing. Sharing the stage with top artists from around the world MarQ is constantly showing his diversity. With a sound ranging from deep dark progressive house, to melodic European
trance MarQ's moving sets take you on a musical journey as they build. In the rave scene,MarQ has quickly taken his place among Seattle's finest, playing for every major promoter in the NW. Now gaining national recognition MarQ is regularly traveling the country.
As a producer MarQ truly shines, and was recently singed to Televisonary Records along with Backlash Music (UK) and Fiberline Audio (Las Vegas).Collaborating with top artists from around the world 2008 will see many releases from MarQ under various projects. MarQ’s releases can be found on top ppd sites like Itunes, Beatport, Dance Tunes, Audio Jelly, and dj download, and on the play list of top spinners from around the globe. 2008 will surely be a huge year for this explosive artist from Seattle.
Channel Surfer
Televisonary/Armada/Nulogic
www.myspace.com/channelsmurf
With plays and support from industry titans as diverse as DJ Icey, Donald Glaude, Sean Tyas, and Armin van Buuren, Channel is steadily proving himself a force to be reckoned with in the US dance scene. After several hit singles in 2007 including "Systematic Breakdown", "Estrellas", "Adaptation", and his unforgettable remix of Sean Tyas' "One More Night Out", Channel took the next logical step and began his own record label entity.
Televisionary Records is focused primarily on Breakbeat and Trance, but offers everything from Progressive to Hard Dance, Drum n Bass to Electro. Plans for the label include releasing some of Seattle and San Diego's finest talent including MarQ, DJ Sandman, Fiction Machine, Ian K, and Iridium Sky & Ikari.
Known for his diversity, Channel defies recognition in a genre, but Channel's sets are truly unique. You'll still get that 4 to the floor stomp, but with intricate breakbeat rhythms, huge basslines, uplifting melodies, and bangin trancey kick drums. Throw in a dash of electro and you've got some good listening for a Thursday night.
Aku
Confined Media
www.myspace.com/gabespiel
Aku was raised in west seattle and influenced by classical music and jazz from an early age. Training on trumpet and french horn helped solidify his musical foundation. He got bit by the dj bug from attending parties at the infamous Naf studios. Consuming a steady diet of proggy, techie, electro-type house music, Aku is at his happiest behind the decks, rockin' a dancefloor.
Last Supper Club
124 S Washington St
Seattle WA
21+ to enter
www.lastsupperclub.com..
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