DJ DAN & CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE AT THE SHOWBOX [SAT. MARCH 13TH] 18+/21+ Bars

[Jaymz]

SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH Dragon Entertainment and Electra-Fi Entertainment Presents GLOBAL SESSIONS 003 WITH DJ DAN AND CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE. AT THE SHOWBOX (1426 1st Ave, SEA)

"Global Sessions" is a Once a Month Electronic Event at the Showbox to Showcase The World's Best Electronic DJ's.

DJ DAN: "Mixed Live, San Francisco" available on Moonshine Records - LA
DJ DAN is one of America's most highly sought after DJ/producers who continually breaks new musical ground. Beginning as Los Angeles' top techno DJ in the early 90's, he went on to inspire the breakbeat trend a few short years later with the classic anthem "Loose Caboose." Later DJ DAN reinvented the sound with "Needle Damage"--a fusion of all that is hard and funky. He has toured the world over, releasing numerous highly celebrated singles and popular CD's. Now DJ DAN revamps his sound with a concentrated techno and house blueprint for his new DJ mix compilation CD.

The sounds of high energy samples, funky guitars, heavy bass lines and filtered rhythms come through loud and clear on IN STEREO, DJ DAN's new release for Kinetic Records. After transforming the 90's into a decade of dance, the West Coast DJ jumps into the new millennium with his most exciting mix to date.

For his new release, DJ DAN fuses together an impeccable listing of 18 songs tenderly balanced out to gratify the most discerning house music fan while making the vibe accessible to those not totally convinced of house music--yet.

"It's very raw and true to the way I spin," remarks DJ DAN. "In fact, it was one of the most inspiring sets I've played out...It's funky, guitar-based, on the tweaked out house party vibe and has a bit of 80's electronic influence. A lot of the inspirations on this CD come from my older sound."

Heavy with bump-boogie-n-shake tunes such as Joey Beltram's "Push," Scanty's "Get Next To The Opposite Sex" and Todd Terry's "Can't Play Around" make IN STEREO a fine representation of what West Coast mix is
all about. "This is definitely a party CD," says DAN, "...and it's not trying to be anything but that."

A native of Olympia, WA, DJ DAN first experienced music as a welcome escape, surrounded as he was by nine brothers and sisters. By age 14, he'd figured out how to rig his tape deck to the turntable to record to tape. Around this time, he also developed a passion for clothing design, so much that he was later accepted into Seattle's prestigious Thomas Edison School of Design, from which he graduated at the top of his class. Attending his first rave in L.A. in 1991 put his design career on hold. "Something flipped, " he recalls. "I realized my true calling. I knew this was something I must do." DAN spent every waking minute learning the art of mixing, scratching and programming, and soon he was ready to test his mettle in the club scene.

He hooked up with L.A. DJ Ron D Core, and by 1992, DAN had emerged as one of the cities top DJ's at a time when the city's rave scene hit its peak. "The parties were so fresh, so colorful," he remembers. "There were no categories back then, nobody came in with preconceived notions of what the music should be. Those were the moments that started the trends." As the L.A. rave scene waned, DAN and Ron launched No-Doz, a musically diverse club that set a new standard for after-hour parties. Meanwhile, DAN was also beginning to get frequent bookings in San Francisco, eventually causing him to move north.

His involvement with the Bay Area DJ collective Funky Tekno Tribe was a significant milestone on the establishment of what is known today as the signature West Coast house sound. The sounds of the DJ's--which included fusing funk and hip-hop with breaks and melodies--were a great influence on DAN, and caused him to revisit those sounds he loved so much in his youth, thus morphing into his own personalized sound. DJ DAN's international profile expanded exponentially with the release of the groundbreaking "Loose Caboose" by the Electroliners, a classic track he co-wrote and co-produced with Jim Hopkins. It was soon picked up by XL Records in the U.K., which led to a fruitful partnership between DAN and famed DJ Carl Cox. The Electroliners continued to create many remixes, which only bolstered DJ DAN's reputation as a producer. Since then, he's remixed projects for Keoki, Groove Armada, Filter, A Tribe Called Quest, Olive and Orgy, the latter of which obtained platinum status with "Blue Monday."

IN STEREO is the first release originating from a West Coast artist for Kinetic, which boasts an eclectic roster of high profile artists from different electronic genres, including Sandra Collins, LTJ Bukem and Sasha & Digweed. "They are very interested in everything," says DAN of his new label home. "They see where the music is going. They agree with my vision and have given me an open door to do as I wish." This also marks DJ DAN's first major release since departing Moonshine Music almost a year ago where he released his popular albums BEATS 4 FREAKS (1998), FUNK THE SYSTEM (1999) and ANOTHER LATE NIGHT (2000). Previous to that DAN released URB MIX VOL. 2 (Smile, 1997) and LOOSE CABOOSE (VRG, 1996).

When asked about the direction of music today, DAN says, "Music is hard to categorize now than it's ever been. Techno guys playing tracks slowed down could be house...speeded up could be techno. I don't think it should be classified. It should be based on if it's good or not. A good record is a good record."

As for his own persona, DJ DAN defies the conventional wisdom that the DJ has to retain a kind of standoffish mystique. "I got into this," says DAN, "because I love how people unite on the dance floor, bringing in their own energy and excitement. So, I never turn my back on the crowd." And they've never turned their backs on him. DJ DAN remains a towering figure in the world of dance music, always a step ahead in bringing new musical styles to his fans. He is a DJ for the people burning up dance floors around world


CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE : Winner of "BEST DJ" at Dancestar US Awards - "Exposure", available now on System Recordings - www.christopherlawrence.com -System Recordings LA
The winner of the "Best DJ" award at the Dancestar US Awards in 2002, Christopher Lawrence is recognized worldwide as one of the World's top DJs and producers. Dubbed "A Superstar DJ" by the US’s URB and "America's Top Trance DJ" England's MUZIK, Christopher Lawrence is one of the biggest, most respected and popular names in dance music today. Voted #35 in DJ Magazine’s prestigious ‘Top 100’ for 2003 and #6 in BPM Magazine’s "America's Favorite DJ's" list for 2002, Christopher has graced the covers of magazines around the globe from the US’s Mixer, Remix and XLR8R to Britain's Wax. A headliner at the world's biggest clubs and events, Christopher was the only US DJ invited to headline all three of the inaugural Ministry Of Sound, Cream and Gatecrasher tours of America.

Inducted into Cream’s “Superstar DJ” hall of fame, Christopher's production skills, coupled with his ability to take international dancefloors by storm with his tough progressive and sleek techno trance sets, place him in high demand worldwide. Described as “One Of The Most Popular DJs On The Global Circuit” by DJ magazine and an "All Round International Jetsetting Superstar" by M8, Christopher headlines at some of the world's biggest tours, events and clubs including Global Gathering, Cream, Extrema Festival, Coachella, Creamfields, Cyberfest, WEMF, Skol Beats, Cream Ibiza And Nocturnal Wonderland, as well as tours of Europe, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada, Brasil, Peru, Korea, South America, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

Named "One Of America's Most Influential DJs" by Muzik and "A Highly Respected Producer" by Mixmag, Christopher received a preliminary Grammy nomination for ‘Renegade in 2002. With a discography of groundbreaking tracks played by DJs from Paul Oakenfold to John Digweed, Christopher’s critically acclaimed releases ‘Shredder’, 'Navigator', 'Interceptor', 'Renegade', 'Rush Hour', 'Cruise Control', ‘October’s Child’ and the massive 'Mind Eraser' have taken US and international charts by storm as well as earning numerous accolades from the press and industry. Christopher’s newest single ‘Acid People’, a collaboration with England’s BK has already become a club staple with major airplay from DJs around the globe including Paul van Dyk.

Christopher's widely anticipated debut Artist Album is also expected to meet widespread critical acclaim when released in Spring 2004.

In the late nineties, Christopher also established himself as one of the US's biggest selling DJs selling over 100,000 mix CDs following a string of record breaking releases including ‘Rise’, ‘Temptation’, 'Christopher Lawrence Presents Hook Recordings’, ‘Empire’ and 'Around The World'. In 2001, Christopher continued to smash sales records when his mix 'United States Of Trance' debuted and remained in the Top Ten US Dance Charts alongside Moby, Chemical Bros and Fatboy Slim. Christopher's most recent mix ‘Exposure IV' was described by Mixer as “Lawrence’s most impressive mix to date” and by Remix as “The U.S. Trance Master’s peak-of-career mix” - reiterating the fact that Christopher continues to be one of the World's most evolving and respected DJs.

On the big screen in 2003, Christopher will make his debut in ‘Midsumernight's Rave', as well as appearing the documentaries 'Intellect', ‘Put The Needle On The Record’, ‘World Party On Tour’ and ‘American Massive’.

In the world of international dance culture, there are DJs who are leaders and those who are followers. Christopher Lawrence is a true leader.

Opening DJ KIPPY (Platium Records, Seattle)

Doors open at 10pm 18+ & 21+ With 3 Full Bars
$15 Limited Presales will be available at Platium Records, Fequency 8
The Showbox Box Office, All Rudy Barbarshops & www.ticketswest.com.
$20 DOS

[AGROculture]

There's just too many excuses to go to Seattle

I need a second home there!!! :toasted:

[Sweetee]

hmmmmmmmmm maybe this day trip will turn into a weekender!!!

Seattle HERE WE COME :kam: