residents and hosts:
Pablo Gomez (DJ/Promoter/Graphic Design/Bookings)
Joe Bear (DJ/Producer)
Shane Sikley (DJ/Producer/Promoter/Bookings)
Jynx (Producer/Promoter)
Justin McBee (DJ/Sound Technician/Promoter)
Influences
Tresor, Berghain-Panoramabar, Kontrol, Droid Behavior, Black Box, Dark Warehouse parties, Bass, Acid, Analog Instruments, Booty, Whiskey, more Booty, and Ankle Pudding!
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The one and only source in Arizona for weekly doses of quality techno from all over the world! No fluff, no gimmicks (well, maybe one or two), just a bunch of people in a dark room with an incredible soundsystem, with the best cocktails in town, having a blast in a house party environment! Brought to you by the people who have fought endlessly for techno and electronic culture in AZ for the last 15 years!
Arizona loses a special place this weekend, as upstairsBAR changes hands as of April 2008, effectively ending it’s run as a leftfield dance bar. Please join us for the last night of dancing in the small little venue that turned the musik scene upside down, and rekindled cutting edge dance musik in Phoenix. (fear not, Are Friends Electrik? will keep bringing you quality electronic musik events starting in April, stay tuned for info)
*** note: if the terminology below such as "booty cramps", "ankle pudding" and "poundcake" sound foreign to you, just substitute them for the word "fun". Thank you. ***
Saturdays thru March 2007
9pm-2am
Are Friends Electrik? presents
^UP SATURDAYS
Ankle Pudding For Those Who Love Cake
The End: ^UP
the last night of techno in the infamous upstairsBAR
with exclusive performances by:
BARRY WEAVER
2.5 Hour Set! (Dos Tres, Vice Versa, Electroluxe, Funky Tekno Tribe – San Diego, Los Angeles)
Bio
With an extensive arsenal of records, over 50,000 strong, encompassing everything from Acid House to Zeppelin, Barry Weaver’s knowledge and tastes make for a style-trashing head-on clash of ideas. A firm foundation based on years of experience and an instinct for what lies ahead allow Barry to mine past and present alike; connecting, challenging and always pushing the envelope. With an amazing set of dancefloor-ready, genre-defying tunes, this LA and West Coast veteran will leave you surprised and awestruck. Comparisons to Optimo, the Glimmers or even Rub-N-Tug might not be far from the mark - you’’re likely to hear minimal techno, house, electro, disco, acid/house classics in one of his always original sets.
Having gotten his start behind the decks in 1985, Barry Weaver was there at the birth of Los Angeles’ rave scene and quickly progressed as a champion of techno, house and breaks in the City of Angels, making a name for himself that has taken him all over the world. A penchant for record collecting and a truly eclectic taste in music have kept him from ever settling comfortably into a trademark style; his keen interest in what’s "next" keeps him constantly incorporating new ideas into his repertoire. Barry is always searching for new and different ways to express himself musically, especially now, with so many DJs focused on playing single genres. "I’ve found myself connecting the dots between the music that started it all for me with current sounds that are really moving me, fusing early house and disco with minimal techno and electro house." The result is a refreshing barrage of new and old, punk and funk, disco and electro, that you won’t believe even after seeing him mix it all on the fly. Barry’s sets are unpredictable, exciting and always changing...everything dance music once was, everything dance music should be.
Barry’s love for music got its start when he picked up a saxophone in the 4th grade. Choir and musical theater followed, helping him to gain a love of performance and a broad base of musical exposure. Diving headfirst into San Francisco’s late 70’s music world, Barry found inspiration in both the clubs and on stage. Moving up and down the west coast, he witnessed San Francisco and Los Angeles’ punk, disco and new wave scenes as well as their infamous mid-eighties underground parties. It was at this crucial time that Barry’s interest in becoming a DJ became a reality - long before the DJ became the cultural icon it is today.
The birth of the LA underground saw a number of DJs rise up and shape the face of dance culture. Along with LA rave and house icons such as Doc Martin, Marques Wyatt and DJ Dan, Barry played party after party, breaking rules before they were written. Since then Barry has played all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He’s shared billing with heavyweights such as Armand Van Helden, Carl Cox, Ritchie Hawtin, Jon Acquaviva, Frankie Bones, Tiga and Felix Da Housecat. Over the years he’s developed a strong connection with partygoers everywhere and he continues to impress crowds wherever he plays.
Barry currently pours his considerable experience and talent into his latest club night DOS TRES.
(myspace.com/viceversaclub) Borne from disillusionment with the current club scene, DOS TRES (and his prior weekly events, Electroluxe and Vice/Versa) seek to challenge people’s expectations of what a club should look, sound and feel like. Electroluxe started as an intimate bi-weekly get-together and quickly exploded into a weekly must-do event. The rate of growth that Electroluxe and now DOS TRES have both shown is an undeniable testimony to his success.
Longevity is rarity in the DJ world. So many come and go. Others dig themselves into a niche or refuse to venture out and approach music differently. Over the years Barry has proven himself to be a diverse and adventurous force in dance music and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Recently Barry has been learning his way around the production studio. Working with several producers, he has been busy opening new doors in his quest to find ways to express himself through music. His produtions and remixes can be heard in his current sets. You can check some of Barry’s new DJ mixes on his MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/barryweaver or you can listen to them here:
Barry Weaver performing at Baby Rock, Mexico 2007:
also:
Terminal 11
Live Set (Thru The Wires, Tigerbeat6, Hymen, Cock Rock Disco, Pthalo – Phoenix)
Bio
Terminal 11 is leading the pack of experimental electronic artists in Phoenix. One half of Thru The Wires -- who after 60 shows (!!) have breathed new life into the Phoenix experimental electronic musik by bringing out groundbreaking artists such as Kid 606, Jason Forrest, Daedalus, Cylob, DAT Politics and X23. He’s performed across the country and all over town including the first Are Friends Electrik? afterhours events, and we are pleased to have him perform again in tonight’s special Leftfield Room at The End: ^UP.
Here’s some words about Terminal 11’s last two albums...
"It’s sometimes hard to distinguish one artist from the next in the Ant Zen/Hymen stable. Not so Terminal 11. Fractured Sunshine takes the Arizonan’s obsession with meticulous detail to a miraculous extreme, creating a sort of OCD breakcore album-it’s composed completely out of very clean sounds but still manages to convey wild-eyed mania. His weirdly flat drums constantly fluctuate against strange samples, the whole thing feeling compressed and yet far-reaching at the same time. It’s not hard to see how Terminal 11 has earned undying praise from folks like Jason Forrest, and while the album’s about as far from "groovy" as you can get, you might end up finding it loveable." -XLR8R Magazine
"Terminal 11’s sixth record slays. After releasing a bunch of jams on Cock Rock Disco and Phthalo, this guy’s established himself as an experimental, post-drum & bass icon. Imagine flurries of data making their way through a fax machine linked to hell." XLR8R.com’s top 20 albums listened to in the office
"Remember when IDM music was interesting? Yes, it’s been a long time, and computers have “given us” many cheap, lifeless albums since then. But wait! Here’s Mike Castaneda, AKA Terminal 11, fresh from Phoenix Arizona, to prove to the world that it is possible to tame your computer and force it to work for the powers of goodness.
Illegal Nervous Habits is easily the greatest album ever made! It’s an emotional rollercoaster of a record, with thrills and chills, heartbreaking sacrifice and enough guts and grit to make even your grandmother pay attention. But what does it sound like? Well Johnny, imagine a million bits of information flying through the air, and watch these bits weave and dive like a ballet on PCP. Then, as you’re just getting bored, these bits make pictures of your friends laughing and having the best fun they ever had. Yeah, that’s trippy isn’t it? Well this album is just like that, and MORE." -Cock Rock Disco, Berlin
Terminal 11 Music Samples
Terminal 11 Video
David Diagonal
Live Set (Neurotherapy Records – Phoenix)
By popular demand, a special encore set of live analog techno, using 909’s, 303’s and various other analog synths to create an hour of fully-improvised dark classic acid.
David Diagonal Video
With additional performances by:
Jared Alan
a.k.a. Malachi Constant
(fauxShow Productions -- Phoenix)
One of the pimps responsible for creating the wettest and sweatiest denizen for people in minimal amounts of clothing with maximum stamina. Prolific in pumping out ear-splitting electro-infused indie rock, and the more leftfield side of musik a la Warp, Morr Music, and Bpitch Control.
DJ Casper
(fuBAR -- Phoenix)
His performances as a weekly resident at fuBAR, and as a nominee at this year’s New Times DJ Competition wowed audiences, and he’s been gigging all over town since! We are please to welcome Casper to his first guest spot for an Are Friends Electrik? event.
Issa
Dubstep set! (Phoenix)
We first heard Issa droppin the motherfucking heat at upstairsBAR’s previous dubstep nights. This self-proclaimed Aphex Twin nut’s experimental take on dubstep has since landed him an opening slot for Diplo, gigs at fauxShow and the Blunt Club... and a soft spot in our hearts. Issa will be closing the night in our Leftfield Room.
and the people who started it all, one last time, upstairs:
Dayvid LeMmon
Mixed Media (www.dayvidlemmon.com)
Dayvid’s unique style of lush gothic portraiture combined with turn of the century technological imagery and intense digital manipulation has earned him top recognition by some of the country’s most respected critics. His photographic talent has afforded him exhibitions in New York City, Miami, and even in our own Mesa Contemporary Arts. Recently foraying into mixed media, Mr. LeMmon has showcased his performance-art with renowned artist Barry Schwarz, and his own previous installations at ^UP.
Professional Sound by:
SWELL PRO AUDIO / GOD SOUNDSYSTEM
2 full bars with drink specials until midnight.
TICKETS:
Presale ticket sales have closed for this event.
Admission will be $12 at the door, day of show.
This event is for those 21+ only with proper ID.
LOCATED AT: @ homme lounge
138 West Camelback Road
Uptown Phoenix
Click for a MAP.
It all begins this week... This is THE spot for house music on Friday nights in Phoenix.
The best in deep house, tech house, Chicago house, funky house and progressive house every Friday night @ Incognito from 9pm to 4am!
Join us on our opening night. Together, let's lay the foundation for this new house!
July 3, 2009
Special guest: Pete "Supermix" Salaz
w/ Social residents: Brian Pfirrman
dk.strickler
SOCIAL (1st and 3rd Fridays) with resident DJs Brian Pfirrman, dk.strickler, Jacob Delph, Maji, Matthew Hinman, World Famous Rani "g" and Steve Edwards.
UNITY (2nd and 4th Fridays) with resident DJs RMC, D Anthony, Raul Riena, Byron Fenix, Donald and E House.
FREE before 10:30, $5 after
$2.00 UNITY shots!
21 bar w/ ID. 18+ after 2am.
No dress code, come to sweat and connect with the music.
FREE parking and cold AC to help you escape the summer heat!
We'll be serving up something for your mind, your body, and your soul.
See you this Friday at the party! We've got another special treat for you with MASTER KEV from NYC. Kev's gonna lay down some of the sickest house tracks you've ever kicked ur soles to! Plus, this is the official bday party for my bruthas-- World Famous Rani "g" & RMC. Hope you'll come out & celebrate that for sure! As always, free entry b4 10p, cheap shots, and free homemade empanadas to those who get there early! We're going til 4am, too. 18+ afterhours. See you Friday.
Check out my band, MONDEGREEN, this Saturday at STAR SWIM, too!
Saturday May 2nd /// Interface 27 by Droid Behavior
:::DROID. 08 - CELL INJECTION EP Record Release Event:::
w/
Alexi Delano vs Tony Rohr - Cocoon :: Hidden Agenda :: Drumcode :: Clink // NY Drumcell vs Audio Injection - Droid Behavior // LA (debu duel performance) special guest from berlin: Miro Pajic - Kiddaz.fm // Berlin
We've got a great one lined up with Dedan & (just added) Terence Toy!
Please help spread the word & check the info below for next month's show w/ Joe. Many thanks!
9pm-2am, 21+, First 20 FREE, $5 before 10:30pm, $10 After..
Upcoming @ o n e:
Special 1st Friday Edition:
December 5thJoe DiPadova's Birthday Bash PLUS
NextAid 'World Aids Day' Charity CelebrationA Portion of All Proceeds To Be Donated To NextAid
Featuring the Return of:
Joe DiPadova
(Deeper Shades Recordings, Curious UK, Asante Records)
w/ World Famous Rani "g", dk. strickler & Early Support By Justin Geist
Hope to see you out! I am very pleased to open up for Master Kev. He's one of the most well-renowned deep house DJs today! "Known around the world as the face of New York soulful house", Master Kev follows in the lineage of such legendary DJ/producers as Louie Vega and Tony Humphries. Come enjoy the great music, people & good vibes!
Can't wait! See you soon.
-dk
9pm-2am, 21+, First 20 FREE, $5 before 10:30pm, $10 After
Here is some great new music we would like to share with you! Please check it out and let us know what you think. Dont forget to add Kent as a friend if you like his new track! Thanks!
