You're killing 'em, Burgermeister!
CHRIS LIEBLING 7/3 - TICKETS HERE 
DESYN MASIELLO 7/24 - TICKETS HERE
As a founder his own techno club and working at the legendary German Eye-Q Records, Chris Liebling was a well established entrepreneur in the world of electronic music by the late 90’s. His professional endeavors earned him the contacts, while honed his producing and remixing behind the scenes and built a following via his residencies at cult favorite dance clubs. As his club audiences grew, so did his platform to promote insanely infectious and pulsating deep techno grooves. He has become an Ibiza favorite, and a remixer by trade who has worked with the likes of DK8, Alex Bau and Sarah Walker. He is an international favorite and a creator whose music unites the most disparate of techno crowds, and the founder of CL-Records. He embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the world of techno and elevates the dance floor.
Desyn Masiello is an artist with a mission far beyond making asses shake. His goal is to elevate consciousness by fostering a sonic atmosphere of transcendental celebration (a good match for Santos!). Beginning in the late 90’s as a lover of trance and progressive house, he would pass out his own home spun mixes which over a year’s time hit the ears of the most influential people in dance music the world over. Soon he was an internationally booked DJ and co-owner of the Alternative Route and Sexonwax record labels. His collection Balance 008 was named “Best Compilation” by Uk’s M8 magazine. Masiello is also a party rocking wizard whose sets combine selections from nearly all facets of house music. His tireless work ethic has earned him the title “the man that never sleeps” as awarded by John Digweed.
Que Bajo?! with DJ Rupture
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
11:00PM 21+
Jayce "DJ Rupture" Clayton runs in many lanes and never thinks twice about crossing into a new one. His deft handle on the turntables is only matched by his musical instinct, that throws genre distinctions to the wind and ventures into unexpected territories. As a producer, he embodies the notion of "roots" as a reference West African, Caribbean and New York traditions, refining sounds from infinitely diverse sources. He has collaborated with the 80-piece Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Matt Shadetek, and Andy Moor (with whom he consists a duo called The Ex). He is also a musicologist and radio personality, with a Monday evening show on NYC's WFMU, as well as numerous appearances on WNYC with Carrie Brownstein and other legends of sound.
On June 23rd, he will be joining up as part of the Que Bajo weekly residency dedicated to new school cumbia, Caribbean and aboriginal sounds mixed with sweaty electro. It goes down every Wednesday at 11pm.
CHICO MANN PLAYS TO WIN aka PACHICO MANN from Geko Jones on Vimeo.
UNDERDOG
Formed in the mid-80’s when being hardcore was synonymous with squats and bruises, Underdog have long been a universal favorite of the scene, representing a holistic sound that incorporated classic rock influences into an aggressive foundation. The songwriting duo that propels them is Richie Brikenhead and Russ “Wheeler” Iglay, on vocal and bass guitar duties respectively, who have employed a rotating cast of guitarists and drummers in proprietary punk rock fashion. Their 1989 record The Vanishing Pointremains a golden moment in Hardcore history, fusing New York street smarts, blistering hardcore as well as the reggae influences explored by their contemporaries (Bad Brains et al). Underdog will be making history once again at Santos Party House, celebrating the release of their newest album Matchless on June 12.
HUB CITY STOMPERS
There is no force of nature that could compare to the Hub City Stompers’ army of instruments, the ripping guitars, machinegun drums and booming horns. Formed in the earlier part of the oughts, HCS fancy themselves as having “romanced ska’s rotted corpse, playing for the love of the music rather than the popularity of it….” Snide, cheeky lyrics and reggae rhythms lend a conscious vibe, allowing them to address the modern realities that surround them with a brutally honest attitude.
INHUMAN
Fast, dark and hard as hell, Inhuman has been providing unadulterated hardcore to Brooklyn for fifteen years. With releases on I Scream and A-F Records, and a roster that includes former members of Agnostic Front, these guys maintain loyalty and credibility in numerous underground circles. They are distinguished for their varied sense of melody and their conscious lyrics, all punk rock calls to arms.
BILLY CLUB SANDWICH
Billy Club Sandwich is all about the great taste of relentless brutality. Their sound, simply put, is pile-drivingly fast riffage with no frills. They represent Westchester and the Bronx, where their juggernaut style saturates the fledgling scenes, and their unforgettable stage presence has made them legend. They have shared the stage with the likes of Harley’s War, Killing Time, and Sworn Enemy, twice gracing the stage at the Super Bowl of Hardcore.
Fixed (JDH & Dave P) present Simian Mobile Disco on May 27 (pictures via Hifi Cartel).
