In the world of underground house music, Derrick Carter and Mark Farina are often linked. The two trailblazing DJs are both Chicago natives and lifelong friends, artists who came up together in the fertile landscape of late 80s and early 90s Chicago nightclubs and radio mixshows. But joint appearances by these two are few and far between these days, especially here in NYC. That will all change on Saturday, January 29th, when these two house heavyweights bring their unique styles and sounds to District 36’s thumping dancefloor for what promises to be an amazing night of great music and great vibes. We couldn’t imagine a better pairing on the Gary Stewart Audio sound system, giving those towering stacks a ride through deep and jacking house of all shades and styles.
Both artists are regular guests at Basic NYC’s Sullivan Room nights in New York, and we are honored to help bring them together for one of the premiere events at the brand-new District 36. This club is made for music and dancing, and boasts a custom-designed sound system like none other. Derrick and Mark’s bottom-heavy, bass-laced tracks will have the dancefloor quaking and shaking all night. With Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo on the opening duties, this party is going to be hopping from the get go.
A proud Windy City native, Derrick Carter is synonymous with that city’s storied house music history. He emerged in the mid-1990s on the strength of his DJing, finely–tuned from gigging in Chicago’s fiercely competitive club and warehouse party scene, and his early tracks and productions. His stripped-down, bass-heavy sound, mixed with a wiggly, shuffling rhythm, helped crystallize the jerky, “tracky” style of house that came to define the Chicago sound, while Derrick’s own UK-based label, Classic Music Company, launched him to international acclaim. He continues to be one of the world’s most in-demand DJs and artists; as evidenced by his highly acclaimed brand-new “Fabric 56” mix CD for the esteemed London club’s CD series. Known for his air-tight mixing ability, and unpredictable track selection, Derrick Carter is a hero to all on the dancefloor who know that house music is party music first and foremost.
From his downtempo “Mushroom Jazz” selections, to his wildly influential house sets, Mark Farina has been spreading his love of underground music worldwide for years. A Chicago native who moved to San Francisco in the early 90s, Mark quickly became known as the city’s most important ambassador of the deep, jazzy house that came to define the west cost sound. Few DJs have influenced as many dancers, producers and DJs over the years, but Mark’s unique and uncompromising approach to music has made him an icon to his legions of fans. With his energetic mixing and cutting-edge track selection, Mark’s sets never fail to set the dancefloor on fire. He continues to innovate as an artist – with his brand-new “Mushroom Jazz 7” CD continuing to show his mastery of the deep and dubby downtempo sound, while his Great Lakes Audio label is developing into one of house music’s go-to imprints.
Opening up the night will be Basic NYC resident Sleepy & Boo, the DJ duo who have been bringing top-notch underground music to New York for close to seven years now. They have been a part of District 36 since its opening, and will be following up this event with another magnificent underground showcase: Planet E’s 20th Anniversary with Carl Craig, Derrick May and Paul Woolford on Friday December 18th. Always adept at setting the mood in the club, Sleepy & Boo are excited to be bringing these two pioneers together for one special – and long-overdue – night in New York’s finest new venue for dance music.
DISTRICT 36 WITH BASIC NYC PRESENT
DERRICK CARTER + MARK FARINA
SATURDAY JANUARY 29TH, 2011 @ DISTRICT 36
10pm – LATE • RSVP@BASICNYC.COM FOR GUEST LIST + TABLE RESERVATIONS