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Definition: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
● Esoteric is about the music. ●
We are creating a space for like minded individuals who share a deep connection with Techno and House music. This night may only be understood by a small number of people who share similar values, but our intention is open for interpretation. Anyone respectfully willing to learn and discover what our culture is about is welcome on the dance floor. For the purpose of your well-being there is a strict NO PHONE policy.
● Disco Soldier Rules ●
No Phones
No Bullshit
Don't kill the vibe
Dance mutherfucker!
Free before 10pm with RSVP - $10 after
9pm - 2am
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DJs:
● Sepehr (US) ●
https://soundcloud.com/sepehr-a
Booming 808s fueled the day parties and weekend festivals spread across the San Francisco Bay Area that were Sepehr's stomping grounds. Driven by a desire to better understand this energy, he would dive deep into the underground culture of warehouses and sweaty basements pulsing to the beat of an even more evocative sound.
With this new world came a swell of knowledge that evolved Sepehr's sonic understanding. Intertwining this new foundation with past influences ranging from hip hop to post-hardcore allowed him to construct a sound all his own. His productions and DJ sets have synthesized the subtle nuances of minimal, the primal atmosphere of techno, and the ghetto sleaze of booty.
Sepehr has found his place whether it be on one of countless top 10 charts from world class artists or on a festival stage in South America. His plethora of inspirations and ideas have already caused heads to turn globally, and will come together to shake dance floors for years to come.
● Valentin Ginies (FR) ●
www.soundcloud.com/valentinginies
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/valentinginies
Music has always been a passion. Valentin started to play classical piano at 8 but found traditional ways of teaching to be boring. The rhythm quickly caught onto him, 2 years later he started acoustic drums & percussion which was the best discovery yet. Soon realizing the complexity of electronic music he fell in love with dark hypnotic & rhythmic sounds that bring out warmth, emotion & energy. He's been mixing since the age of 16, since then his dedication & true love of music has developed a blend of Techno & Tech House aimed at long hours on the dance floor.
● Carla Lyn (US) ●
https://soundcloud.com/carlalyn-discosoldier
A delicate desert flower born & raised in the New Mexico desert, hailing from Albuquerque, Carla currently calls San Francisco, CA her home. An artist in every shape and form, her love of music & creativity is beyond anything material. She literally has music in her DNA; after growing up with a guitarist father who owned a professional recording studio, and spending her childhood immersed in live music, she has an impeccable ear for sound.
As a promoter she has spearheaded countless electronic music endeavors – everything from club nights, to underground urban parties, to off-the-radar outdoor desert events. She sees music as her personal religion, and the dance floor as sacred grounds. In many respects, this music saved her life & she feels a deep seeded commitment to give that energy back. Her tireless dedication to sharing music in her community has earned her the nickname “Disco Soldier.” She always has and will continue to dedicate her life to the betterment of the culture and the music.
Music production and djing are the end result of her personal trans-formative journey. Carla's philosophy when it comes to music is more about elements of sound rather than a specific type. The only label she puts upon her sound is that of a bass, soul, tech & funk purist in an genre. Her starting foundation was in a great love for hip-hop. Her love of dance turned her into a house & techno head at heart. Her love of bass made for a back drop in jungle & bass music. Her style is weird, quarky & heavily syncopated. Expect wax on the plates & an experience full of soul.
Carla is currently tromping on the front lines apart of the crew with Vinyl Dreams Records Store on Haight Street, because San Francisco never stopped dreaming. Can you dance to that beat?
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::::::::Artist/Photography Showcase in the Lounge:::::::::
● Saiman Li ●
http://www.missionartistsunited.org/artists/saikiki
Saiman Li is a visual artist currently lives & works in San Francisco. He received a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.. His work has been exhibited nationally in the U.S. including New Langton Arts, SF Camerawork, Bronx Museum of the Arts & Alternative Museum in New York. In addition to his visual works, which encompass photography and installation, Li is a working dj. In the past, Li had participated for special events at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SF Asian Arts Museum as well as SFMOMA.
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