Green Velvet
November 24, 2007
@ ON AIR
Anonymous-i proudly presents............
GREEN VELVET!!!!
Relief Recordings, Chicago
www.green-velvet.com
Green Velvet, initially created by house don Cajmere (aka Curtis Jones) as an outlet for his non-vocal productions and frequent DJing gigs, grew to become even more popular than the man himself, thanks to club singles like "Preacher Man," "Answering Machine" and "The Stalker." Each were infectious, undeniably fun records with simple vocal taglines and a wonderful sense of humor. Jones, who had nurtured the Chicago house renaissance of the 1990s with his Cajual Records, gained immense success in 1993 with the Cajmere single "Brighter Days" (vocals by Dajae). Later that year, he formed the sub-label Relief mostly for instrumental tracks by himself and others.
Besides releases from DJ Sneak, Gemini and Paul Johnson, Green Velvet figured on many of the early Relief singles, including its first, "Preacher Man" as well as "Flash" (also released on the British Open label), "The Stalker" and 1997's hilarious "Answering Machine." Jones began to do supplement his Green Velvet DJing schedule with quasi-live gigs as well, and released his first LP in 1999. His self-titled release on F-111 one year later compiled a dozen of his earlier club hits, and the proper sophomore production album (Whatever) appeared in 2001 on his own Relief label.
Warming up the decks:
Dj Wiggles (Klubstompers,W&F events)
Known for consistently commanding attention when on the decks, DJ Wiggles is armed with an array of incredible tracks, mind-blowing programming skills, and over a decade worth of professional experience. No stone is left unturned when appealing to his audience. A set can carry from the Deep, Progressive to the Hard and Bangin' - whatever he feels the crowd is ready for at the time. DJ Dan, Richard Humpty Vission, Irene, Paul Oakenfold, the list goes on - chances are, if theyve been in the area, Wiggles has played with them. This success and proven ability to perform has led to headlining shows all over the Country - from California to Tennessee. After a short break this summer of 2006, Wiggles returns to the forefront of the Portland dance scene - his winter calendar has already filled. DJ Wiggles is primed to deliver his unique high energy style of peak-hour house to many new and exciting places, be on the look out for him around the Nation.
ZITA (Anonymous-i)
Zita is known for being interested in more than the scene, the clubs, and the flare of electronic music. She loves the music itself. She is a true listener of every underlining beat and note that is played. This contributes to her talents as a vocalist and a dj.
Zita has been playing west coast, funky, and new school breaks, tech and elektro house, and drum and bass. She has played at numerous clubs in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington and has played along side Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Joey Mazzola, Eva, DJ Rap, Max Graham, and Baby Anne. She also played at the Art Bar in Columbia, South Carolina in 2004 as the first female DJ to ever step behind the decks in the venue’s history.
Matt e Starr (Portland Housing Authority)
DJ Matt e Starr has been bringing his brand of House music to enthusiastic audiences for the past five years, building a solid fan base that attends his shows, shares his mixes, and fills his dancefloors all night long.
As a DJ, Matt e has kept them dancing all over Portland, Oregon -- in nightclubs, ballrooms, basements, lofts, warehouses, hotel suites, and in the great outdoors. Having made his public debut at Burning Man 2001, Matt e travels far and wide with his vinyl, having many opportunities to represent Portland's House community while entertaining diverse audiences in California, Washington, Nevada, and Canada.
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