It’s a rare weekend where I don’t have any DJ gigs, so that means I get to bounce around from one dance spot to the other. It’s my favorite thing to do, because there are many great DJs who I rarely have a chance to see since I’m usually working. I picked a good weekend to be on the other side of the booth and I am so ready to bust a move!
I’ll be starting the shenanigans Thursday night by checking out a DJ set from Pendulum at Voyeur. The band won’t be performing, but Paul Harding, aka El Hornet, and Ben Mount, aka MC Verse -- both members of the Australian band -- will be DJing. That’s the next best thing, right? Flinch and Turiyo from Los Angeles open the night.
Just down the street, the Gareth Emery Northern Lights Tour will be killing it at Fluxx. Emery was voted No. 7 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, making him the UK’s highest rated DJ and one of the youngest to ever crack the Top 10. In 2010, he released his debut artist album, Northern Lights, on his own label, Garuda, to stunning reactions from fans and critics alike, hitting No.1 on the US iTunes dance chart within hours of release. He also celebrated 100 episodes and four years of his award-winning podcast while also finding time to play 130 shows, selling out clubs and rocking festivals in 40 countries to more than 2 million people. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Emery, with Cowboy Mike and Ayla Simone rounding out the DJ lineup. For more info, go here.
Friday night at U-31, the golden duo Fare Soldi (which means "making money" in Italian) is back by popular demand. What happens when you put two Italian producers together and meld their music influences of disco, house, hip-hop and indie rock? Frisco Disco happens! Fare Soldi’s first album was released in 2002, and they haven’t looked back since. Currently, their remix of "Babylon" for Congorock and their remix of Duck Sauce’s "Barbra Streisand" are killing it on dance floors and festivals all over the place. Their new EP Casotto is available now, and you can check it out here. More remixes and new tracks are also in the works. Gabe Vega and Colour Vision will be doing support sets at this event on Friday, plus one of my favorite local photographers, itwasthelight, will roam the club and document the fun. Check out more details via this link.
On Saturday, two beautiful ladies will be providing the soundtrack to our evening at Voyeur. Sydney Blu is making her debut at the club, which is pretty exciting in itself. Originally from Canada and currently based in Miami, Sydney Blu’s success has been built upon numerous hit singles and plenty of world touring. She even founded her own record label, Blu Music, which has produced several chart-topping singles over the years. Plus, support from such heavy hitters as Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk and Deadmau5 has propelled her to the forefront of the dance music scene. Brazzabelle will open the festivities at Voyeur, so get there early.
These are just a few of my favorite things happening this Thursday through Saturday, so check out my blog for even more events. Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see you on the dance floor!
Robin Roth is a familiar voice in the San Diego scene. She is on the air weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 91X, plus she promotes and spins all over town. For more info about upcoming gigs, check out her event blog. Follow Robin on Twitter @robin_roth or submit your DJ listings here.
