About me: Family.
The drama, scandals and debauchery of the club night Family were the backdrop of one of the hottest series of events in Detroit club history. FAMILY began as a one off event in 1996 (featuring Rob Hood, Carl Craig, Derek Plaslaiko, and Adam Haupt), and was followed up the next year by Home: The Family Reunion. In 1997 FAMILY became a weekly event, happening every Tuesday at Motor, hosted by the super club-kid Adriel.
FAMILY residents included Echo (Jason Kendig), Jeremy Christian, Derek Plaslaiko, Dilemma, Ronin, Justin Kruse, SK1, Lauren Flax, and the master, Brian Gillespie. The superstar talents that were guests there are too many to name but included some of the world’s top djs and producers. Above all, though, it was the crowd, Detroit’s real family, that made the party happen every time.
Family has found a way to transcend cultures, attracting a uniquely diverse audience. The event is sustainable because of its appeal to so many different types of people. The event is known internationally and has received national acclaim, including being voted “best club night” by the definitive national dance-culture publication, Urb Magazine.
Everyone is welcome, no matter how they identify themselves. FAMILY destroyed the notion of labels. Today, FAMILY occurs monthly on the first Friday of the month at OSLO. The monthly now features resident DJS Brian Gillespie and Todd Osborn.
Who I'd like to meet: Boys and Girls. All the pretty people.Super-club kids, hot scenesters, designers, fashionistas, party people. Maybe even U!!
Check out our Myspace Group: http://groups.myspace.com/familydetroit
