Raven Fox
Escuela Maestro/Founder Tymm
Co-Founder/Host
Guest DJs/Artists Maurice "Pirahnahead" Herd via Detroit Brent Crampton via Omaha Darryl "Awesome" Owens via Chi Lady Sabine via Brooklyn NY Rob Gray via STL Jeff & Roz via STL Princess Allana de Omaha NB DJ/Percussionist LiKuid via SF/STL Mike D via STL AQBT via Brooklyn, NY DJ Grogg, Chicago DJ Keith Johnson DJ Jen Ha! DJ Mark Lewis
Drum/Perc Section Jingo STL Tobega STL
Capoiera Leader Baba Kelly via STL
Influences
All the DJ Maestros that have taught me the meaning of music Larry Levan, David Mancuso, Jellybean Benitez, Tony Humphries, Timmy Regisford, Boyd Jarvis, Frankie Crocker, Frankie Knuckles, Shep Pettibone, Louie Vega, Francois Kevorkian, Joe Clausell, Danny Krivit, and the list goes on...
The Reason
Music brings us together.
ESCUELA (latin for school) is here because of the Music;
Music WE love, Music WE share.
Music that can touch US in the most intimate way.
The Footsteps
Since the early 70's, there have always been parties where people got together and danced in a safe and congenial atmosphere. Where friends were made and where our love for the music could be celebrated. Where you felt special for being part of it, yet at home enough to truly relax and let it go on the dance floor, together. Some of those parties became legends, others by now long forgotten... but the need is still here today for the same basic setting. We present Escuela to share what we've learned from the past legends.
The Spirit
We would like to feel that ESCUELA is like a house party that got too big for someone's living room, so we had to find a more appropriate venue for it. It should be a place (like The Upstairs Lounge) where everyone feels welcome, regardless of race, sexuality, religious or social attributes. A way for people from different walks of life to find common ground and establish friendships. A place where we can find inspiration, solace and a renewed expression of the unique and joyous nature of The Party. An opportunity to let one's guard down and truly share and celebrate the most vibrant energy that music and dancing give us. A breeding ground for new ideas and concepts as well as a proud link to our musical heritage. Hopefully, an environment which will provide all of us with a much needed spiritual and peaceful experience, whether through music or other forms of artistic expression.
The Music
Any party, over the course of time, develops its own identity. Since we believe that dancing is a universal language, we strive to play a wide variety of different sounds and styles, new or old, without bias towards or against any specific format. The accent is on deep, soulful grooves with an uplifting message.
The Vibe
As in any social gathering, any members and their guests should behave in a manner which is respectful of others (including our staff), and as well of themselves. ESCUELA is a monthly gathering of like-minded individuals, none of whom are more important than others. Therefore, we must treat others with courtesy and civility at all times. Please keep negative vibes at home, or at least outside before you come in. We all have bad days, but shouldn't feel obliged to share them with everyone else. We hope that coming to the party will help you be in a positive frame of mind!
Really looking forward to seeing all my friends at Escuela on Saturday night. JAMS (FIRE) that you've never heard before will be rocked ALL NIGHT plus some of the classics that make you move.
The photos from the Oct. 4th show are fabulous... Hope to see u again soon St. Louis. Hats off to LiKuiD, Raven and Tymm who made the night possible. One Love.
