[Apr 1] Danny Howells globalunderground tour @ Plush

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Blueprint & Club present DANNY HOWELLS Global Underground World Tour for his new CD Miami #27 - Fri Apr 1st.
With special guest Dj Behrouz from San Francisco.

DANNY HOWELLS BIOGRAPHY

A ten-year veteran DJ with an unique style described as 'deepsexyfuturistictechfunk house,'' Danny Howells’ flawless DJ sets have helped to establish him a position among the coveted ranks of the world’s top DJ’s. The Hastings, UK-based DJ/remixer/producer began his career as an opener at now famous club “Bedrock” on Hastings Pier with John Digweed and Pete Tong. Now a headlining DJ in his own right, Howells was ranked #20in DJ magazine’s annual poll of the world’s top DJ’s and is well known for his residency at Arc in New York.

BEHROUZ BIOGRAPHY

San Francisco-based producer and dj, Behrouz, is difficult to label as he is like the music he creates and spins: a style he describes as “a sound that is simply impossible to categorize but if I were to give it my best shot, I would describe it as sexy music incorporating the finer elements of deep house, tribal, progressive, with a touch of electro and minimal techno.” This being said, Behrouz has quickly become a veteran DJ recognized worldwide for his groundbreaking headlining sets at such venues as Pacha in Ibiza, Space in Ibiza, Crobar in Miami, New York and Chicago, Ruby Skye in San Francisco and Red Light in Paris. Over the course of his exciting career, Behrouz has traveled the world over playing alongside the industry’s top DJ’s including Deep Dish, Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Carl Cox and Pete Tong just to name a few. Moreover, Tenaglia and Deep Dish named Behrouz “the DJ to watch” in DJ Magazine’s annual Top 100 DJ issue.

Tickets on sale now at clubzone.com // Boomtown Records // On Deck Records // Core Tanning

[Chewy]

nice... i just finished listening to his 2 new global underground cds.... they are good.... i think i might check this out

nice one :)


this goin to be off hook show !!! big ups!!

[soma]

one of my favorite progressive house producers of this last year.

excellent work balance!

[cheeseburger]

i'll be there

[Harp]

nice one

[.:kinkster:.]

As much as I usually stay away from big parties and "famous dj's" I have always loved danny howells since i first heard him. I would drop the money for a ticket, if it wasnt in a club. :( Its times like this when I think maybe my friends are right when they tell me it would be worth it to drop the money for a fake ID.

Anyways, I hope everyone who goes has an amazing time, someone get him to do an all ages in van.

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This will be an amazing show.

You can buy tickets online @ http://www.clubzone.com/events/event14978.html

[Asteroid]

The review of his Global Underground is up in the...

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This may be long, but it's good!
REVIEW from Danny Howells at BED MIAMI last year.

Then, it was on to the most exclusive and sought-after event of the past couple WMCs – Danny Howells’ extended-set extravaganza at BED. The hype surrounding this event, and the difficulty in gaining entrance seems to grow every year – but what also grows is Howells’ versatility and composure behind the decks. But Made in BED III again delivered, and the only way to document this event is to once again wander out of the realm of ambiguity and give you an hour-by-hour account of the event:

10:30PM – Talk about the zoo of all zoos. I realize at this point that having an invite-only party at a 350 person capacity venue kind of loses its purpose when you invite 2000 people! There’s already at least 500 people in a tightly-wound pod surrounding the door, and no one’s budging an inch. Rumors start circulating of $170 bottle service at a minimum for entry, and the crowd, as well as the staff, starts getting restless and arrogant. The best line of the night had to come after some bozo tried to push his way to the front with two bimbos, yelling “I’m on the list!” The response immediately echoed out from the crowd: “We’re ALL on the list, asshole!!” Unless you are press or down with the Made or BED peeps, you are going to have to drop some serious coin to get access to this one.

11:30PM - Once we cross the threshold of the door, it’s as if all the anxiety of gaining entry just melts away. White satin, delicious food, happy people laying on the surrounding beds, and Danny already an hour deep into his set, laying down some sexy progressive. Howells wastes no time in making sure everyone gets their money’s worth, with a seven-hour set ahead. His outfit is some sort of Robert Smith tribute – shaggy hair, thick black eyeliner, and a Cure tour t-shirt – I almost didn’t recognize him at first glance. The venue quickly starts to fill up, and the anticipation of the night builds exponentially. It seems as if all the chaos of the beginning of the night fades into memory, as Danny helps massage our weary bodies and thinning patience with his mélange of electronic soul – the bartenders loosen up and even start to smile; the kitchen staff peaks out the swinging doors and begins dancing; and the smiles on the crowds’ face is unbreakable. This night has magic written all over it.

12:30PM – Aside from the large quantity of women inside, the star power of international DJs mingling amongst the crowd is mind-boggling. There’s no VIP area in BED – punters, promoters, industry, bar hops, bartenders and DJs are all one inside this cozy venue. Carl Cox is sitting cross-legged, shoes off, right by the booth, surrounded by lovely women…Sasha working his way through the jammed hallway from the bathroom to the bar…Digweed behind the booth enjoying a good laugh with his mate Howells… Ali & Sharam from Deep Dish hang out near the booth most of the night…the laundry list of DJs here to pay their respects and come watch Danny’s magic just grows and grows as the night wears on…Lee Burridge, Max Graham, Hernan Cattaneo, Bill Patrick, Armin VanBuuren, Mauro Picotto, Sander Kleinenberg, Satoshi Tomiie. The thing to realize is they aren’t here because of the prestige of the event itself – they’re here as admirers and friends, just like the rest of us, to hear where Danny takes his set and the night. It’s a testament to the depth of Danny Howells’ talent. 1:30PM – The density of the crowd is starting to reach sardine level, when I turn around to see a flashlight in my face, and a crusty badge on someone’s sleeve – the fire marshall’s here! Firetrucks out front, inspectors inside – about the only thing that could possibly break the ice-cold stare of the hard-ass BED security guards is the menacing presence of the fire marshals that could stop this epic party in a heartbeat. The door was shut down from that point on, and the crowd level remained at a tolerable, dare I say comfortable level – room to dance and move amongst the crowd makes this party even better – of course I’m saying that because I’m one of the lucky hundred that made it inside….

2:30PM – Playtime is over, folks – Danny whips out the tuff tech-house – fists in the air, bodies jackin’ everywhere, euphoric screams from the undulating crowd – this party is the definition of crackin’! Eight-dollar beers, a couple just got caught ****ing in the bathroom – it doesn’t get any more Miami than this!

3:30PM - Howells lays down some tracks that could only be described as techy break-beat – this is the kind of hybrid EDM makes his appeal so broad – tonite I’ve heard four-to-the-floor house, progressive, tech-house, electro-tech, and some rekkids that defy all boundaries and genres - all mashed together, yet programmed so flawlessly that you can never quite keep your eyes or ears off the booth. The vibe in the room is unbelievable, and the one having the most fun is Danny himself – smiling, laughing, constantly interacting with the crowd – snapping a picture with a gorgeous woman here, hugging his superstar DJ friend there, yet never losing his focus on blending his tracks efficiently and perfectly.

4:30PM – As the party winds down, the remaining legions surround the booth, waiting on Danny’s every move, every record. The place is still as filled as it was at 2. But no 7AM lights-out this year folks - not with the fire department’s presence. We all ponder the end of such an epic evening, while savoring every last morsel of the vibe and incredible music. He ends with a Bjork remix of Blue Monday by New Order – a monumental track that brings the night to a blissful end, like a final sip of espresso after an exquisite ala carte meal. I board my plane three hours later, stars in my eyes, beats still ringing through my head, and the impressions of an unforgettable evening indelibly etched on my soul. Danny Howells at BED – every bit the legendary event it has become.