Gig Diary

Thomas Gold

Published on May 27, 2011 in Events and News. 0 Comments
May 29, 2011 10:00 pmtoMay 30, 2011 3:00 am

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RealMusic Events continues to advance the dance scene in Austin. Through the production of quality shows with quality artists, in particular their month-long string of events dubbed MAYhem, they are delivering top-notch artists from around the world to Austin’s top venues. Much of the talent has never been to Austin or the entire state of Texas ever before, so needless to say they are making waves in the 512. One of the next big events that they have coming up is on Sunday, May 29th, when RealMusic Events presents the world-renowned progressive house DJ Thomas Gold!

Thomas Gold is a regular at many of the world’s best venues, having circumnavigated the planet with rousing appearances throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North and South America. In three short years he has built an impressive (and award-winning) back catalogue. DJ Mag named him the Breakthrough DJ / Producer of 2010, and Beatport nominated him for ‘Best Progressive House artist’ in 2009. He also went won an award for ‘Best Progressive House Track’ for his remix of Delerium’s “Silence.” On top of his original solo releases, he has done remix work for some of the heaviest hitters in the global dance scene, working with names such as David Guetta, Fergie feat. LMFAO, David Tort and Paul van Dyk.

Joining in the fun at Light Bar this Sunday will be eye-catching, head-turning, jaw-dropping group of dancing vixens known as The GoGo Gadgettes. They have danced for many acclaimed artists and DJs such as The Black Eyed Peas, P. Diddy, Armin van Buuren, Benny Benassi and Rusko. Getting the party started will be local resident DJ/Producer Andrew Parsons, and the San Antonio-based DJ Shwann, who was a recent performer at Nocturnal Festival.

You can pick up discount tickets at thomasgoldatx.eventbrite.com

I’m playing 10pm-11.30pm.

Love you all
-Will

Cromarti Records Showcase

Published on May 11, 2011 in Events and News. 0 Comments
May 15, 2011 9:00 pmtoMay 16, 2011 2:00 am

Cromarti Showcase

Cromarti Records is a young label based out of Austin TX focused on delivering some of the best Deep House, Tech House, Progressive, Soulful House, and Disco influenced electronic music the world has to offer. Our focus is to release thoughtful and emotive dance music, bringing together sounds from all over the House music spectrum, yet emphasizing music with an innovative and inspirational touch in order to depart from the often stale and monotonous world of commercialism and mainstream dance music. Cromarti Records is a vision created by House Music enthusiasts and label managers Abraham Garza, Andres Aguirre, and George Horn that also consists of Will Konitzer and Julio Lacayo. Cromarti has, thus far, gained support from the likes of:

Hernan Cattaneo, Jody Wisternoff, Lovebirds, Tom Morgan, The Timewriter, Matthias Vogt, Gorge, Nomad In The Dark, Richard Earnshaw (Spiritchaser), Gabriel Sordo, Hisham Zahran, Evren Ulusoy, The Disclosure Project, Jon Silva, Pablo Fierro, Soul Minority, Sebastian Davidson, Add2Basket, and Ricky Ryan to name a few…

We currently have original productions and remixes from worldwide artists such as:

Evren Ulusoy, Claes Rosen, Ricky Inch, Roland Nights, Lopatyn, Sachrias & Aslak, Disclosure Project, Pablo Fierro, Adham & Hisham Zahran, Da Funk, Elastic Sound, Surrealism, Dana Bergquist & Peder G, Latenta Project, Ross Couch, Seb Dhajje, Jevne, Artie Flexs, Manwoman, Kyka, Third Floor Tiger, Daniel Martinez, Memo Insua, HouseRiders, Moskardi, Hernan Cerbello, Andres Aguirre, El Catrin, and George Horn

We hope you will join us on a Sunday evening, before the hectic work week, to sample the grooves we wish to keep providing for Electronic Music fans in Austin and all over the globe. Each hour we’ll be giving away FREE CDs with some of Cromarti Records best tunes to date! We will also be handing out some of our shirts for free as well, unfortunately we only have a few left and hope you can fit into a Medium :-P Since we are kinda low on the tees, we’ll also raffle off two $10 Beatport giftcodes that you will receive from either us via email which will allow you to purchase some new beats from the port of beats that is beatport…

DJ Sets by:

George Horn (Cromarti Records, Aqaumarine, Cabrio, Acryl Music)

Will Konitzer (Cromarti Records, Coordinated London, Proton Radio)

Rey Aguilar (Cromarti Records, Fade Records, Pet Food)
As one of Cromarti’s artists to be featured on the label, Rey Aguilar will be joining us from McAllen TX where he has been one of the leading promoters of House Music for quite a few years. Rey has also become a favorite of Mr. Chris Fortier himself for his label Fade Records, and has been releasing a number of Rey’s originals and remixes. On top of that, Rey knows how to let you have a good time on the dance floor… Visit Rey’s Soundcloud below to hear music and mixes :-)

+ Showcase: EL CATRIN (Cromarti Records, Nightbird, Grouper)
We will be showcasing a young new talent based right here in Austin that most probably do not know of yet. His name is Julio Lacayo “EL CATRIN”. Julio has recently had an EP released to Sebastian Davidson’s NIGHTBIRD label, signed to GROUPER RECORDINGS, and soon Austin’s very own CROMARTI RECORDS. We are sure more labels will be hot on his trail. For those of you who dig the Deep/Funky House vibes , Julio is one to look out for. Below you can check out links to a recent mix of his, and his Soundcloud artist page. Plus be sure to check out other mixes by some of Cromarti’s other DJs and Producers.

Set Times:
Possible Guest Opening DJ set TBA: 9-10
George Horn 10 -11
Rey Aguilar 11-12
El Catrin 12-1
Will Konitzer 1-2

Visit Cromarti on Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/track/catalog/?contextType=labels&contextName=Cromarti+Records&contextEntityId=13847

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Published on April 14, 2011 in Events and News. 0 Comments
April 17, 2011 4:00 pmtoApril 18, 2011 2:00 am

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FREE party - all day and night event at Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 422 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701.

Music ranging from light soul funk disco and house with live percussion early in the day brought to you by Paco, Toka Sol with live percussion by El Cocinero. As the sun goes down and the darkness falls the bass turns up with dark mnml techhouse and techno for the rest of the night!

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Line-up /
04-07pm - Paco, Toka Sol with live percussion by el cocinero
07-08pm - Chris Nelson
08-09pm - DJ Data
09-10pm - John Reyes
10-11pm - Will Konitzer
11-12pm - Allen Tagle
12-02am - christian barbuto vs el boogie

DEMI (SOS) @ The Phoenix, Austin

Published on March 3, 2011 in Events. 0 Comments
March 30, 2011 10:00 pmtoMarch 31, 2011 2:00 am

For the first time ever in Austin, TX, Resurgence & The Phoenix presents…

DEMI (SOS)

Opening sets by
Will Konitzer (Resurgence, Coordinated, Proton Radio)
George Horn (Resurgence, Cromarti Records)

Tickets $10 on the door or $8 in advance
Order advance tickets from http://demiatx-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
**Ladies get in free until 11.30pm**

For bottle service call Cody / 512-317-2824
For guest list email info@resurgence-club.com

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Demi:
Demi has been lighting up dance floors worldwide for the better part of the last decade. Whether he’s performing at the biggest global festivals, opening up for some of the planet’s most influential DJs or headlining marathon sets deep in the caverns of the underground, or globetrotting with fellow rogue sonic warriors Omid 16B & Desyn Masiello under their SOS guise, the desire to create a positively sonic experience has kept his fire burning more than any award, nomination or adulation that has come his way over the years.

He is the man behind the infamous Deeper Substance & Substantially Deeper parties (2001-2004) that exposed his savvy work as a promoter; bringing talent from across the globe to some of London’s intimate underground venues. He’s also had much publicized performances with Danny Tenaglia in NYC, Miami and London, along with influential gigs touring with Pete Tong and performing with Laurent Garnier at Pacha, Ibiza.

Looking to further his career as a producer, Demi started Deeper Substance Records and a succession of releases between 2005-2007 caught the attention of his piers and featured on various high profile label compilations. Wary of not wanting to flood the market with ‘flavours of the month’, his studio output has been a slow and deliberate process of developing and evolving both a technique and vision of his mind and soul.

The last few years have seen Demi focus on the SOS Collective. In it’s current format consisting of Omid16B & Demi - locked tight to a positive feedback loop, their self-religion over the years has been inspiring to all, as anybody who experienced their live shows will testify. From their infamous boat parties in London & Ibiza to sellout WMC marathon sessions in Miami, along with a 3hr Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 (a first since its inception) to add to their acclaimed triple disc opus mix for Balance on EQ Recordings in 2008. This timeless piece demonstrated musical synergy at its force, and forever etched its mark on dance music’s legacy.

Their energy-fuelled quarterly residency held at Ministry of Sound in London since 2007 inspired SOS to embark on their follow-up project which featured one mix recorded live at the venue whilst the second CD showcased brand new productions and unreleased remix material from SOS. Their sonic blueprint was previewed to the world in February 2010 on a double-CD compilation for Ministry Of Sound. The album saw critical acclaim from the music press and was named ‘Compilation of the Month’ in both DJ Magazine and Tillate. DJ magazine were to give the trio the prestigious front cover feature in their 2010 New Year issue.

At present, Demi is channeling all his love and devotion towards the original productions of a debut SOS album for a sonic assault on the masses in 2011 as well as further sonic experimentations and guilty pleasures of his own.
Sponsored and armed by industry giants such as Pioneer, Ableton, Roland and Native Instruments, expect to hear what you need, not necessarily what you expect.

http://www.facebook.com/demidj

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AUMFest SXSW Music Week Opening Party

Published on February 28, 2011 in Events and News. 0 Comments
March 15, 2011 8:00 pmtoMarch 16, 2011 3:00 am

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AUM, Electric Avenue ATX, Capital Techno & Resurgence present

*MUSIC WEEK OPENING PARTY*

SXSW is here! Come hang out with Austin’s finest DJ’s at Madison on 5th on Tuesday March 15th (opening day of music week) starting at 8pm with none other than Chris Nelson from Electric Avenue ATX. In between we have some dope old skool VS’s sets with DJ Arylle, DJ Data, El Boogie, Ram Z, Christian B, Big Rich, Jonene, John Reyes and an afterhours closing set by Wil Konitzer from resurgence!

From smooth house to dirty filthy bassy techno come and dance all night with $2 Dos Equis till 10pm and $4 Wells and $3 Domestics all night.

  • 8pm Chris Nelson (Electric Avenue ATX)
  • 9pm DJ Arylle (Twenty40 Records)
  • 10pm DJ Data (Capital techno) vs El Boogie (Electric Avenue ATX)
  • 11pm RAM Z (Discotronix) vs Christian B (Electric Avenue ATX) vs Big Rich (ChicagohouseFM.com)
  • 1am Jonene (Panhandle Records, Electric Avenue ATX) vs John Reyes (Capital Techno)
  • 2am Will Konitzer (Resurgence)

No cover/21+
The Madison on 5th, 307 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701.

Obscene, Filthy & Immoral Christmas Bash

Published on November 24, 2010 in Events and News. 0 Comments
December 4, 2010 12:00 pmtoDecember 5, 2010 11:00 pm

From the creators of AUMFest, ElectricAvenueATX.com and Capital Techno bring you the “2010 Obscene, Filthy & Immoral Christmas Bash and Sexy Santa Contest“. Taking place at the Blue Boy Inn and Retreat in Spicewood TX. on December 4th and 5th.

If you went to AUMFest earlier this year and had a great time you will have a blast at this amazing venue right on the water with majestic views of the lake and surrounding hills from sunset Saturday night to sunset Sunday. The space has plenty of room for dancing and frolicking with amazing decorations and an incredible party vibe.

Come party with us all night long with indoor and outdoor sound provided by Capital Techno (awesome!), lazzzers by Sway Productions, visuals by Turn It Out productions and DubNautica.

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DJ’s confirmed:

  • Jonene (electricavenueatx.com, Panhandle Records S.F.)
  • Rob Nelson (Capital Techno)
  • Ram-Z (Discotronix, Audio Smakk)
  • El Boogie (electricavenueatx.com)
  • DubNautica
  • D.A.B. (electricavenueatx.com)
  • Andrew Parsons (RealMusic, Perfecto, Armada)
  • John Reyes (Capital Techno)
  • Matteo Thomas (electricavenueatx.com, say what)
  • Otieno
  • Chris Nelson (electricavenueatx.com)
  • Steel Grooves (Capital Techno)
  • Will Konitzer (Resurgence, Coordinated)
  • DJ Riley M (electricavenueatx.com)
  • Doctor Green
  • DJ Data (Capital Techno)
  • Phamstar (electricavenueatx.com)
  • Sway (Capital Techno)
  • Daniel Allen (Vagabond)
  • J Dubz (Capital Techno)
  • Alain Baylon (after bedtime, digitalbeatradio.com)
  • Zach Highwire (Whiskey Pickle Records, Puzzelle Productions)
  • DJ Alchemy (Hypersonic Radio/Discotronix)
  • Christian B. (electricavenueatx.com)

Food vendor: TBA

Info:
The gates to the property will open noon Saturday with half price admission till 4pm. Come dance, BBQ, chill, drink and hang out. There are a few limited camping spots available (email christianbarbuto@electricavenueatx.com to RSVP).

Ram Z will set the sun down at 4pm on the outdoor system over looking the water next to the bonfire and electricavenueatx’s PHAMSTAR wind’s things up at 8pm inside the Inn. At day break there will be a very special mimosa sunrise set on the outdoor system over looking the water while the DJ’s inside will evolve the space to become a tranquil area with open spaces, couches, beds and comfy spots to chill, take a break, nap sleep etc, while the beats will heat up outdoors and push through till sunset Sunday evening.

Sexy Santa Contest:
Your hosts Doug and Keely will be holding their 2nd annual Sexy Santa Contest open to both boys and girls. $2 donation to the pot ($40.00 donated by electricavenueatx.com to start the pot) winner takes all!!! The contest will start at 3am inside the Inn, loudest scream dictates winner!

Cost:

  • Tickets are $12 at the gate for the entire weekend (gate opens noon Saturday)
  • $6 for Sunday after noon

Other Info:

  • This event is 21 and over
  • Keg provided
  • free shot’s
  • BYOB
  • $1 for water
  • $1 mixers
  • Limited tent spaces with rsvp
  • BBQ pit

Halloween Party with Omid 16B

Published on October 2, 2010 in Events. 0 Comments
October 29, 2010 9:00 pmtoOctober 30, 2010 4:00 am

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MYKE’S HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAPPENING
TO CELEBRATE WILL”S 30TH

Get this one in the diary. We’ve got lasers, pumping sound, visuals, lights and all things spooky to make this one party you won’t forget.
Entertainment for the night consists of a selection of local DJs + special guest OMID 16B.

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Omid16B lives for music. Cutting edge dance music is like oxygen for Omid Nourizadeh. A DJ, producer and label owner of Alola, Disclosure and SexOnWax Recordings, he’s spreading his passion worldwide.

Fans range from Sasha to Tenaglia, François K to Morales and from Digweed to Danny Howells. Equally important to Omid are his fans on the dance floor. And he turns them on with superb sets that twist and turn from sexy tribal house through to dark, emotive techno - each set morphing to bring out the best in the crowd.

Of Persian roots, Omid’s family immigrated to London when he was just one-year-old. His artistic flair and musical ear developed at an early age - as did his ambition. Influenced by Hendrix, The Cure, Depeche Mode and The Mission, he started playing the guitar at 14, learned how to play drums and bass guitar at 15 and formed his own band when he was 17. Already Omid’s tastes were becoming “more dance than rock, more loops than words, less songs more toons”.

Omid laid the foundations for his own career path and set up Alola Records in 1994. Under his ORN moniker, his stunning ‘Snow’ track was picked up by BMG Deconstruction and Omid’s production talents were snapped up by Eye Q, signing his debut album ‘Sounds From Another Room’ (1998). This album was met with critical acclaim and spawned the hit single ‘Water Ride’. Another album followed as $16 Million Dollar Man on Under The Counter before ‘How To Live 100 Years’ in 2002 on the respected Hooj Choons label and not to forget a mix compilation for his own label Alola ‘Everything all of them every year’ (2002).

The singles came thick and fast- but quality has always been the name of the game. To date, Omid has remixed great artists from The Cure, Gus Gus, Danny Howells and Halo Varga, Morel, François Kervorkian and Pete Moss. But once again it’s Omid’s skills that come to the fore.

“Some DJs and producers have their finger on the pulse - Omid16B is the pulse. Music runs through his veins.” Lesley Wright, Editor, DJmag

An organic come together of the labels SexOnWax and Deeper Substance Records means that a new name in the club scene was born: SOS (SexOnSubstance). A concept for good and quality music, together with friends Demi and Desyn Masiello they are conquering the world, starting with their London boat parties and Ibiza residencies, and not to forget their excellent 3 hour SOS - Essential Mixes on BBC radio 1.
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So there you have it. We’ve got this world renowned DJ, one of the kings of the decks coming over to Austin to whoop it up with us for Halloween. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy the party.

Local support will be provided by
Will Konitzer (Resuregence, Coordinated)
George Horn (Resurgence)
Christian Barbuto (Electricavenueatx)
Otieno Martin
+ more guests tba

Food + booze = BYOB
Cost = FREE

Time: 10/29/10, 9pm - 4am
Where: 12820 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

Things to note:

  • - There won’t be a buffet. Buffet’s are shite and eating is cheating. It’s not that kind of party!
  • - There will be fancy dress, mustaches and general nonsense.
  • - Dancing / banter / heavy drinking is obligatory

…P.S. don’t forget to pull together a costume and bring a pillowcase full of beer to help Will celebrate his birthday!

Sultan & Ned Shepard + Will Konitzer in Austin

Published on September 8, 2010 in Events and News. 0 Comments
September 17, 2010 10:00 pmtoSeptember 18, 2010 3:00 am

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Opening and closing sets by: Andrew Parsons, William Konitzer, Allen Tagle
Professional dancers provided by: The GoGo Gadgettes

Discount tickets available at: http://sultannedatx.eventbrite.com/
[$10 General Early Bird || $15-20 Door]
[$20 VIP Early Bird || $15-30 VIP Door]

Light Bar (Austin)
18+ Welcome

doors open 10:00PM CST

A Swashbuckling Boat Party @ Lake Travis

Published on August 1, 2010 in Events and News. 0 Comments
August 29, 2010
1:00 pmto5:00 pm

Pirate Boat Party

Resurgence presents..

A swashbuckling boat party with buccaneering beats

featuring progressive, tech, house by:

Will Konitzer (Proton Radio, Reusrgence, Coordinated)
D.A.B
DJ Riley M
OTiENO aka TEK-TIM ( Los Angeles, M.O.S.M.)

plus special guest John Skoczen live on percussion.

Info & Directions:
The ship will be leaving from Volente Marina at 1pm.
Please make sure you arrive at 12:30pm to board.
WE SAIL AT 1PM AND WILL NOT BE WAITING…

Location:
Beach Front Boat Rentals, Highland Lakes Marina in Volente
16120 Wharf Cove, Volente, TX

Dress Code: Seaworthiness essential: Pirate hats recommended

Early bird tickets: $25 + service charge
Standard tickets: $30 + service charge
Tickets day of: $35 (cash only)

Grog + grub included!!!

This ship will be decked out with supplies ready to plunder the seven lakes. We’ve got palm trees, parrots, sea life, hats, weapons, patches, treasure (and a chest to put it in)… Dress up or down - whatever suits.

Information and tickets available from:
http://www.resurgence-club.com/ or call (512) 913-9354 or email info@resurgence-club.com

Tickets on sale now!!!
http://www.resurgence-club.com/boatticket

Ages: 18+, 21+ with valid I.D. to drink

Sundaze Fundaze 2010 - July Edition

Published on July 12, 2010 in Events and News. 0 Comments
July 25, 2010
12:00 pmto9:00 pm

July Sundaze Fundaze

Hot on the heels of last month, Resurgence brings you Sundaze Fundaze, the July 2010 edition.

This month we’ve got another cracking line-up of tune selectors covering the full range of deep house to tech house:

Will Konitzer
George Horn
DJ Jonene
Phoenix Fyre
Jourdan Bordes
Los Beats
Rez
+ guests

If you’ve never been to one of these parties before, it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the summer. All you have to do is turn up and have fun. We’ll provided the music, games and entertainment, you just turn up with your friends and party - just don’t forget to bring any food/drink you wish to consume.

If you stick around until the end, we’ll be letting off a horde of Chinese Flying Lanterns as the sun goes down (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_lantern)

Bring:
Food, Booze, sun-cream, swim stuff, water, chairs, grill material, good vibrations, friends, family, Grandma.

Don’t bring glass bottles.

Park is $8 to get in, so carpool if you can, otherwise the event is FREE.

This party is the day after Future Fest, so a great way to calm down or carry on the party.

—– Don’t forget to spread the word —–