Alright folks, it's on!
It's shaping up to be a big night...there's a definitel buzz in the air and
almost everyone I've talked to is coming out!
Here are a couple things you need to know:
1 - Fuck this rain! The Endup will have out heatlamps and two big tents on
the patio to keep you warm and dry. That's right, hang out outside on the
patio, chat, smoke, do yo' thang, whatever. DRY. :)
2 - We are excited to announce the addition of a special surprise guest to
the bill! Joining us will be none other that KOMPAKT's Tobias Thomas, all
the way from Cologne, Germany. He'll be playing right after Donnacha, so
stick around for some of that pretty Cologne techno to take you into the
morning hours.
So, enough chatter.... let's do this!
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
[ K O N T R O L ]
minimal techno + avant-house
every 1st Saturday @ The Endup
featuring from Dublin, Ireland in an
exclusive North American appearance:
DONNACHA COSTELLO
*2 hour extended live pa*
(minimise . kompakt . force inc . mille plateaux)
"Well...that's enough. Fuck it." To anyone paying attention, those
words will instantly bring to mind one of the most unique and
memorable techno tracks of last year. The man behind it is Dublin's
Donnacha Costello, who has been producing for over a decade but
really came into the international spotlight in 2004 with the release
of his acclaimed "Colorseries", a monthly sequence of 10 color-
coded EP's created using entirely analog gear and released on his
own Minimise label. Influenced by minimal pioneers like Mike Ink,
Plastikman, and Basic Channel, Donnacha creates warm, dubby
techno that intoxicates the mind as it compels the body to move.
After witnessing his stirring live PA at the 2006 DEMF, we knew we
needed to bring him out to SF, but in the nearly two years since,
he's been nowhere near these parts. Tired of waiting, this month
we've finally decided to say "fuck it" ourselves and fly him over for
an exclusive North American appearance you definitely won't want
to miss.
plus special SURPRISE guest from Cologne, Germany:
TOBIAS THOMAS (kompakt)
and the [KONTROL] residents:
==> SAMMY D
classic . utensil . dirtybird . magnificent 7
==> CRAIG KUNA
platform . esdjco
==> ALLAND BYALLO
nightlight music . auralism . leibe*detail
==> NIKOLA BAYTALA
s.w.a.t . robsoul . junior boys own
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The ENDUP
401 6th St @ Harrison, SF
10pm - 6am / 21+ / $15
http://www.theendup.com
FREE until 11pm!
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full bios, pics and FREE music:
http://www.kontrolsf.com
[KONTROL] on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/kontrolsf
February flyer front:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K32/K32FB.jpg
February flyer back:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K32/K32BB.jpg
February poster:
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K32/K32P.jpg
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DONNACHA COSTELLO is many things to many people.
In the past he has been: Child, Brother, Pianist, Teenager, Guitarist,
Student, Techno Musician, Philosopher, Expatriate, Label Owner, Audio
Engineer, Bereaved, Ambient Musician, Visual Artist, Techno Musician,
University Lecturer, Composer for Film, Experimental Musician, Techno
Musician, Husband.
He has been releasing records since 1996 and his talent has long been
recognized by those in the know including Johnny Marr (Ex-Smiths) and Richie
Hawtin. The list of DJs who support his work reads like a Who's Who of
techno, many of whom have licensed his work for their mix CDs, most recently
including Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Magda, Tiefschwarz and Josh Wink. As
a live performer, and more recently as a DJ, Costello regularly performs
around the globe from Europe to the U.S. to Japan and runs his renowned
'MINIMISE' record label from his hometown of Dublin.
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About Donnacha's recently re-issued "Colorseries":
The Colorseries was a series of ten records released in rapid succession by
Donnacha Costello in 2004 and marked the breakthrough point in his career.
The collection is special in that these records were produced solely with
analog equipment, without a computer in sight. The hand crafted coherence of
the music made and speed of the release process marked the series almost as
a stream of consciousness, with each color embodying a different chapter,
mood and season, with all elements inextricably linked to one another in far
more than just name.
Throughout 2004, the Colorseries consistently appeared in the charts of big
name DJs and eventually appeared in end of year top ten lists in many
publications including The Wire and The New York Times. In the intervening
years, Donnacha has scored a number of hit releases, including last year's
unstoppable "6.6", and has broadened his fan base considerably. The
Colorseries CD will therefore appeal to those who were not around for the
original releases, those who have discovered Donnacha's work through artist
mixes or through witnessing one of his famed live appearances. Minimise is
proud to present these tracks on CD for the first time, offering the
full-spectrum sound-rainbow for your listening pleasure. Colorseries
influences include: Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Inner City,
808 State, Plastikman, F.U.S.E., Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, Lobe, LFO,
Maurizio, Basic Channel, Model 500, Baby Ford, Mike Ink, The Modernist,
Studio One, Thomas Brinkmann.
LINKS:
Donnacha's website: (with Colorseries music samples)
http://minimise.com/
Donnacha's discography:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/donnacha%20costello
A recent ResidentAdvisor feature on the Colorseries:
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=852
Reviews of Donnacha's music:
http://www.forcedexposure.com/artists/costello.donnacha.html
VIDEO:
Donnacha Costello live @ POGO, Dublin 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMf7fuGqLSg
Donnacha Costello live @ Loft Club, Barcelona 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzboORQMR0c
AUDIO:
Donnacha Costello - 6.6 (sample)
http://www.kontrolsf.com/K32/dc6.6.mp3
Donnacha's Colorseries edited and mixed by Ryan Elliott: (320kbps, 59min)
http://sound.modelfruit.com/sets/r_elliott-minimise_mixed-color_series.mp3
...and the letter and spreadsheet(!) he accompanied it with:
http://sound.modelfruit.com/images/elliott1.jpg
http://sound.modelfruit.com/images/elliott2.jpg
A recent 2007 retrospective DJ mix:
http://minimise.com/mixes/costello_lbff.zip
See you on the dancefloor!
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http://www.kontrolsf.com