well, ok then! :)
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Saturday, February 7th, 2008
[ K O N T R O L ]
minimal techno + avant house
every 1st Saturday at The Endup
featuring from Berlin:
MIKE SHANNON
(Cynosure . Plus 8 . Wagon Repair)
(Dumb-Unit . Force Inc . Num . ~scape)
A DJ since age 12, Mike Shannon had been an
integral member of the Canadian techno community
centered out of Montreal and a respected player on
the international scene for over a decade prior to his
recent move to Berlin. Whether it's putting out jackin',
quirky minimal techno and house on his own
Cynosure label, or producing acclaimed music on
some of the world's finest labels such as his recent
Memory Tree album on Plus8, Mike's total submersion
into the techno world is a reflection of his passion
and dedication to sharing great music with the world.
and special guest from Minneapols:
DUSTIN ZAHN - live pa
(Enemy . Drumcode . Droid Recordings . Rekids)
Dustin Zahn's distinctive brand of dark and heady
peak-hour techno has quickly carved him a place
amongst the best in the business. 2008 was a huge
year for this talented young artist, and with a stellar
string of releases on Drumcode, Droid Recordings,
and his own Enemy Records, 2009 shows no signs
of slowing.
with [KONTROL] residents:
NIKOLA BAYTALA (S.W.A.T. . Robsoul . Junior Boys Own)
http://www.myspace.com/nikolaswat
CRAIG KUNA (Platform . ESDJCO)
http://www.myspace.com/craig1
ALLAND BYALLO (Nightlight . Auralism . Leibe*Detail)
http://www.myspace.com/alland
SAMMY D (Classic . Dirtybird . Utensil)
http://www.myspace.com/sammydoyle
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The ENDUP
401 6th St @ Harrison, SF
10pm - 6am / 21+ / $15 til 2am
http://www.theendup.com
FREE before 11pm!
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http://www.myspace.com/kontrolsf
Flyer front:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K44/K44F.jpg
Flyer back:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K44/K44B.jpg
Poster:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K44/K44P.jpg
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MIKE SHANNON
(bio courtesy of residentadvisor.net)
It's been 10 years since Mike Shannon started making a name for himself on
the international techno scene as a DJ, producer and label owner. Now,
having relocated to Berlin from Valencia via Montreal in 2007 he's recently
crowned his first decade of active service with Memory Tree, his third full
length to date, and his debut for another notable Canadian export - Richie
Hawtin's Plus 8 Records. Over the years, Mike has well proven that it's not
just his music that makes him such a valuable asset to the techno community,
it's his total dedication to the cause. Whether finding him standing behind
a record shop counter or searching out new talent for his labels, it's
always been about bringing people together and investing in the future of
the scene.
Mike first got the vinyl bug at the tender age of 12, buying house and
techno tunes at Play de Record in Toronto and by 15 his turntable skills
were already landing him gigs at local underground parties and clubs. From
then on, Mike's musical world expanded rapidly thanks in no small part to
Detroit's influential WJLB radio station which turned him on to U.R., Juan
Atkins and Kevin Saunderson - influences that still play a big role in his
approach to music today. To satisfy his appetite for all things Techno, he
was soon managing the orders at Speed Records in his hometown of Kitchener,
Ontario where he continued his education; importing cutting edge sounds from
across Europe.
Throughout that time, Mike was out DJing and clubbing from Detroit to
Toronto, making connections and building up a solid network of producers and
artists, which led to the inevitable formation of his own label Cynosure in
1999. A couple of years later, he teamed up with Jeff Milligan on the more
experimental Revolver Canada imprint. Both labels have since developed into
highly respected and trusted sources, subsequently raising the profile of
Canada's electronic music scene by providing then unknown producers such as
Akufen and Deadbeat an international platform to spread their distinctive
sound throughout the world. Beyond developing homegrown talent, both
imprints continue to invite an inspired selection of international artists
including Pier Bucci, Monolake and Brett Johnson to name a few.
For Mike it's always been a question of choosing uncompromising artists who
possess a unique and original voice - an attitude that also defines his own
work whether recording as John Shananigans, The Sunaj Assassins or under his
own name. There's a distinctive feel to his music that's both dark and
soulful, that stays true to his roots while embracing the future and never
fails to deliver a flurry of kick-ass, funk infected beats easily proven by
a volley of timeless singles over the years and his two previous full
lengths. Take 2001's Slight of Hand on Force Inc - an album that cemented
his reputation as an up-and-coming Minimal Techno producer and 2005's
Possible Conclusions to Stories That Never End - a collection of chilled-out
Electronica inspired by his musical odyssey through out Chile in 2003.
Mike's recent move to Berlin represents the fulfillment of another chapter
in his musical career and with so many influential Canadian producers having
taken up residence in the German capital over the last few years, it's a
chance to hook up with old friends again and start collaborating on new
plans and ideas, just like the old days. Then of course there's the new
album, the accompanying remix projects and the immediate matter of
fatherhood to make 2008 something of a milestone both professionally and
personally.
===> LINKS:
Mike Shannon/Cynosure on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/cynrecordings
Mike Shannon's discography:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Mike%20Shannon
Mike Shannon's website:
http://www.cynosure-recordings.com/
Review of Memory Tree w/ music samples:
http://www.littlewhiteearbuds.com/mike-shannon-memory-tree/
===> MUSIC:
Mike Shannon @ Watergate, Berlin (streaming)
http://www.cynbookings.com/?p=6#artistaudio
Mike Shannon - Live @ DEMF - Underground Stage 05.28.05
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Mike_Shannon_@_DEMF_2005.mp3
===> VIDEO:
Mike Shannon @ Cityfox, Zurich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9OkJ-yKst0
Interview with Mike Shannon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBTYzTjZIX8
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DUSTIN ZAHN
After being influenced by mix-tapes of artists such as Richie Hawtin, Dustin
began writing music purely for fun. Shortly after, Dustin met future-partner
Ian Lehman, who was established in the mid-west rave scene. Ian explained to
him that music similar to his was played at parties called raves. Ian
invited him to one of his shows and Dustin took his offer to see what he was
talking about. After being exposed to just one party, Dustin knew this was
his future. Dustin started doing a Live PA at various local parties and
quickly became a favorite. After a year, Dustin stepped up to the decks and
won just as much respect as he did with his productions.
In early 2001, Dustin and Ian both agreed to take things to the next level.
They put a halt on bookings and concentrated on the studio. A year later
their work had emerged onto vinyl and all over the internet, creating a
serious buzz. Abiotic was born, and the duo formed The Attack People.
A few words can easily describe Dustin Zahn's style: moody, tribal, dark,
and hypnotic. Since Dustin co-founded Abiotic Recordings with Ian Lehman in
2001, he's finished projects for labels such as Invasion, Mankind, Compound,
GFR, Humanoid, and many others. His tracks have received support from many
of techno's top DJs, including Adam Beyer, Ben Sims, Chris Liebing, Dave
Clarke, Umek, Cari Lekebusch, Patrik Skoog, and countless more. Together
with partner Ian Lehman they perform a Live PA under the moniker "The Attack
People," a project concentrating on moody, futuristic funk for both the mind
and dance floor. Zahn is also known for his diverse 3-table DJ sets which
have brought him all over the U.S., to Europe, and South America. When not
in the studio or DJing around the globe, he also co-promotes some of
Minneapolis' biggest techno parties.
In recent years Dustin has made a steady ascent into the upper echelons of
techno producers as a solo artist, with releases like "Moving The Chains" on
Drumcode and "Analog God" on Droid Recordings, as well as many more on his
own label, Enemy Records. Future releases include a remix for Dubfire, as
well as tracks on Paco Osuna's Mindshake, Radio Slave's Rekids, and Adam
Beyer's Truesoul labels. Clearly on a roll, Dustin Zahn is certainly a name
the techno world will be hearing much more of.
===> LINKS:
Dustin Zahn's website:
http://www.enemyrecords.com/
Dustin Zahn on MySpace (with music samples):
http://www.myspace.com/dustinzahn
Dustin Zahn's discography:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/dustin%20zahn
===> MUSIC:
Dustin Zahn - Summer in Minneapolis (DJ promo mix, June 2008)
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Dustin_Zahn_-_Summer_in_Mpls.mp3
Dustin Zahn - From My Basement to Yours (DJ promo mix, February 2008)
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Dustin_Zahn_-_From_My_Basement_to_Yours.mp3
===> VIDEO:
Dustin Zahn - Live @ Foundation Nightclub, Minneapolis 07.29.08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZxplvMZ3os
Dustin Zahn in Italy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGuvWeYXTsE
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