[SEA][5/23] USC & Spundae Present DJ TIESTO [21+]

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USC Events & Spundae are proud to bring you...

PlayStation 2 Dual Play Tour




featuring...

DJ TIESTO - Record release tour for the new album NYANA - www.tiesto.com



Tiësto, alias Tijs Verwest, started his career in 1985, back when Raspberry Beret and Psycho Candy filled the airways with their bubblegum rhythms. Picking out records, buying equipment and mixing his tunes, Tiësto got a head start on a trend that would only become mainstream years later with the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince or Rob Bass with DJ Easy Rock.

His unique blend of Progressive Trance mixed with up-beat House is guaranteed to strike a chord in every listener. He has a genuine passion for muzik and isn't afraid to exhibit this enthusiasm in every performance. Perhaps we shouldn't even call it a performance; it is rather a public glimpse at a man doing what he loves to do.

Anyone who has ever harbored passion for an activity can understand how time and space simply slip away when immersed in that endeavor. Tiësto is no exception when it comes to his muzik. Spinning himself into a veritable trance on the decks, this muzikcal genius is famous for long-lasting, six-hour sets in super clubs such as Amnesia in Ibiza.

It's like he plugs himself into the source of energy pulsating from the heat of the dance floor, and once he's connected, the crowd is in for a real treat. Their combined energy feeds his soul, which resonates through his muzik and goes back out to them. Even Tiësto, himself, has admitted what an integral part the crowd and their excitement is to his muzik. It is such a refreshing change from the typical "Look at me, I'm a superstar" persona that so many DJs now bequeath.


Real, honest and down-to-earth, Tiësto takes time to shake the hands of eager fans reaching over the DJ booth during his sets (much to the dislike of the security). In fact, at the end of a recent set in Amsterdam at 7:00 a.m., he stayed in the DJ booth signing autographs and talking with his fans. When he ran out of papers to sign he signed several records and gave them out to his supporters. It's a touching experience that is rare among famous DJs.

On the tables he is a perfectionist who never misses a beat. One of his fans recently confessed that it is less like listening to a set and more like listening to a continuous, three-hour song. Those fortunate enough to have seen Tiësto live would agree: His mixing is impressive (impeccable, actually); and his passion for perfection results in muzikical explosions when his tunes swirl into seamless harmony. His face registers intense concentration while preparing the mix, and every second he is in the moment. It's clear that Tiësto loves that people that are watching and listening to him do what he does best.

In 2001, after a full 16 years in the business, Tiësto started his own label called "Magik Muzik", which currently supplies the world with this established DJ's finest productions and his favorite tracks. The company's very first release was its owner's new single, Flight 643. The single's instant, international success represented a large achievement for Tiësto and his label.

After the single, Tiësto released his solo album, "In My Memory", in October 2001. This album is a deeply moving collection of Progressive, Spiritual Trance/House muzik for your listening pleasure. It is, if nothing else, a handsome consolation prize for those who can't make it out to his shows.

Those who can make it to his shows, though, should prepare themselves to be amazed. There are a lot of DJs out there that can make a three-hour set sound perfect without any flaws and without bouncing any beats; there are very few who can actually connect with the crowd. And there are even fewer that truly love what they do. There is little else that can be said about Tiësto, except that he is simply the best in the world! If you ever get an opportunity to see this man spread his love through the speakers, run don't walk. (Taken from www.tiesto.com)


with special guest...

Noel Sanger



Since he first stepped behind a pair of decks in 1990, Noel Sanger has steadily become one of the silent forces driving the global dance scene. Though most of the intervening years have been spent toiling in relative anonymity, Sanger's productions, remixes, mix compilations, DJ sets and live performances have done inestimable damage to dance floors worldwide. With over one hundred released productions (on 27 record labels in more than a dozen countries), four nationally released mix compilations (outselling nearly every other stateside DJ in the trance/progressive genre), one full length CD of original music, a hectic globetrotting DJ schedule, a successful weekly residency, and with massive support from the world's top DJs firmly established, he has earned his place among the North American continent's best. Having remixed A-list artists like Delerium, BT and Taylor, Sam Mollison, Rozalla, Judy Cheeks, The Outhere Bros, Alexia, Lonnie Gordon, and many others, his work has appeared on such influential labels as Limbo UK, INCredible UK, Additive UK, Nettwerk US/Canada, Kinetic US, Ultra US, and Moonshine US among numerous others. Since 1999, however, his focus has been on his exclusive production agreement with legendary American trance label Musicnow Records, the results of which can be found in DJ's boxes and charts the world over. His skill as a songwriter is also undeniable, and even pop-trance superstar ATB has enlisted Sanger's lyrical acumen, sampling the entire vocal from his well known anthem "No Greater Love". Another of Sanger's full vocal productions, "Miracle", spent 10 weeks on the crossover-oriented Billboard Magazine club play chart.

At age eight he wrote his first songs; at age 13 he picked up his first guitar; in high school he studied music theory, along with jazz and classical music. He played in bands throughout these years until, in 1990, he was converted to the electronic religion of house and techno while working as a radio presenter at a Naples, FL dance music radio station. From there he began DJ'ing and producing, building a small but devoted following for underground music in the tourist town which he called home. By late 1994 he felt it was time to move on, and set up shop in nearby Miami. Immediately he began doing guest spots in South Florida's hottest clubs, and by early 1997 had played at such notable venues as The Edge, Groove Jet, Warsaw, Bash, Amnesia, and innumerable one-offs and raves. By day he worked for the well known house label E-sa records, playing a crucial role in launching their successful OX imprint. When, in mid-1996, studio demands became too heavy to continue with the label, he devoted himself to producing, DJ'ing, and songwriting full time.

Currently a number of exciting new projects are in the works for Noel. While still jetting across the continent each weekend for DJ gigs, he is still accepting remix assignments for top artists and labels, his primary focus is currently on a down-tempo, guitar-oriented, electronic project with wife and collaborator, Dauby Talles (who has also worked with Fade, Johnny Vicious, and Loveclub). New releases and remixes are imminent on Musicnow, Nettwerk and several other labels, numerous collaborations are in the works, and by all accounts Noel is making the best music of his career to date. His North American bookings are handled by Unknown World Management in Miami , and management is handled by Nettwerk Management in Los Angeles. (Taken from www.residentadvisor.com.au)



Friday May 23, 2003
The Showbox
1426 1st Ave - Seattle, Washington
21+ w/ ID


Ticket Prices: $25 USD advance / $30 USD at the door

Purchase tickets online at www.uscevents.com, TicketsWest.com, at the Showbox box office, by phone (1.800.325.SEAT) or by clicking this link.