Live Sets Chicago

DJ Jes One Live at "Red No 5" Chicago. 12-27-2001

2011-06-17T13:56:00.002-05:00

DJ Jes One live at "Red No. 5." Chicago. 12-27-2001. by Live Sets Chicago

Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/pvsd3j

This post comes to us by the “North Woods Shaolin” himself, DJ Jes One. Originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago but now based in Mellen Wisconsin, Jes One has been in the House scene now for over 20 years. With humble beginnings in 1989, Jes One has spun at Nightclubs, festivals, and raves all over the U.S. and has appeared on various underground and commercial radio mix shows during that time. He was also owner of the “Groove Shop” record store in Rockford Illinois but has since moved on to the "Groove Shop North" in Mellen Wisconsin. Jes One was so well known for his style of turntablism by layering vocals over House, Techno tracks and scratching that he was featured in ad campaigns for Shure record needles around the time this set was recorded. Along with DJing, Jes One has also released tracks alongside such artists as Frankie Bones, Josh The Funky 1, Alex Peace, Paul Anthony, and Woody McBride to name a few and countless mix cds. Since his move, Jes One has been involved with “First Mellen Group” organizing events and club nights for the past few years around Wiscon

This set was recorded at during Shure’s “Future sound of Chicago” event at the now closed “Red No. 5” club in Chicago. I had just met Jes One a few weeks prior to recording this set at a time when I was jumping from club to club recording shows. Jes One had told me about this show and that he wanted me to come out and record the night. Shure had done a few “Future sound of” shows at a few different clubs that show cased up and coming artists and let then take control of the night with them all being the headliner. This mix displays the true skill of Jes One’s mixing with great presence and flow by going from grooving house and vocal cuts to banging Tech-House. Be sure to click on his link under the artist’s links area to get more info on what he’s got going on and when you can catch him live in a city near you.

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Derrick Carter live at "Shelter" Chicago. 05-09-1997.

2010-10-23T09:37:00.006-05:00

Download link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/v5h7ql

This Classic set comes to us by a man who many has called the "DJ's DJ" at a venue that has long been torn down in Chicago. Derrick Carter has been known to be part of the "Second wave" of artists that came out of Chicago in the mid 90's but has actually been involved with House music since the mid 80's, had his first record released in 1987 and remix duties dating back to 1991. He has produced under a number of names such as DJ Bang, Innocent and Tone Theory. Along with being involved with groups such as Symbols and Instruments, Sound Patrol, Little Green men, Music for Freaks and ran both the Blue Cucaracha and Classic record labels the later with co head Luke Solomun.

This set was recorded at Shelter night club when Friday's were "Material" night's and Derrick along with fellow Chicago jocks Josh Werner, Scott Song, Diz, J Dub and DJ Heather were your residents with hosts DJ Colette and Eric. I believe Shelter had been open for 10 years before it closed it's door's in 1998 and I was able to enjoy the last two years and the last Saturday night there. I don't remember if I was at this night but this set captures the spirit of a city at the time when the "Second wave" of Chicago producers and artists were making there mark on house music. Derrick closed out the night on this set going from classic Chicago house, Some current cuts from the time and a cheeky track of the Benny Hill theme show all mixed with Derrick's flair. As far as I know, There hasn't been many sets from Shelter released so I'm very glad to be able to share this one with you from a Chicago Icon and super cool guy. Be sure to click on Derricks link under the artist's links area to catch up with him the next time he's playing in a city near you.

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Mark Farina "Bliznobia" 1993-4?

2010-09-17T09:40:00.027-05:00

This classic mix tape comes to us by one of House Music's most well known and loved DJ's, Mark Farina. Mark was an Chicago native and was involved in the rave and club scene of the early 90's before taking his trademark sound to San Fransisco. Prior to his current mix series "Mushroom Jazz" which will be at number 7 soon, there were a series of mix tapes that gave us his bled of soul full, jazz and house. "Bliznobia" was one of those tapes that with others from that time had Farina tuning in his sound that 16 years later we would still be enjoying. I'm not sure but it's safe to say that Bliznobia" could have came out sometime between 1993 and 1994. I was given this tape to convert to mp3 by a friend and after doing a quick search online I didn't see it up anywhere so I decided to post it on the blog. Being that it was on a 90 min tape, I did my best to clean up the mix and bring up the levels. This one is a classic for sure! Be sure to click on Mark's link under the artist's links area for more info on what he's got going on.

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Download link:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/kaw9xi

DJ Apollo live at "Atlantis" Chicago, 1994.

2010-07-29T21:20:00.043-05:00

This post comes to us by Minneapolis's own DJ Apollo. Apollo has been DJing since the late 80's and producing since the early 90's under a number of aliases using "DJ Apollo" during the early rave years (1993-1998) and currently goes by Dirty McKenzie. He also was part of M.O.R.E. (Minneapolis Organization of Rave Enthusiasts) and was a staple in the party scene there.

Unfortunately this will be the last set from "Atlantis" I'm going to post. Two record's into Apollo's set, Someone went on an rampage and did some damage to the venue and destroyed some of Optique Vid Tek's video equipment. The management at the Dolton expo turned on the lights and has us clean up the venue before we could continue the night. Apollo finished his set but 30 minutes into Chicago's DJ Fierce's set the Police shut down the party due to noise complaints from the residents around the venue. Also with all the chaos going on the recording's did not come out very clean. Apollo's set was right after Frankie Bones and weaves from Acid and Techno.

Apollo also has his own blog online "Bass United. com" that covers the Mid-West scene in the 90's. Look for it in the "Other links" section. If you haven't already, Click on our Facebook widget and "Like" our Facebook fan page. While your there, Check out links to other mixes, Classic rave fliers from the Mid-West and beyond in our photo album's and more! Also, If you are looking to record a set or event please contact gusaudio@sbcglobal.net for more info.

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http://www.ravearchive.com/mixtapes/DJ_Apollo/Live_At_Alantis

Frankie Bones live at "Atlantis" Chicago, 1994.

2010-05-16T22:48:00.021-05:00

This post comes to us by the godfather of the U.S rave scene live from his first show in Chicago, Brooklyn New York’s own Frankie Bones. Co-Founder of New York’s Sonic Groove Records, Frankie’s career spans well over 20 years going back to the early Eighty’s. After years of DJ’ing, Frankie moved on to production with Tommy Musto as Musto & Bones and Lenny Dee as “Loony Tunes” and produced a string of hits both in the clubs and the underground. In 1989 he was brought out to England to play at the “Energy” rave to a crowd of over 5000 people and when he returned to New York put together "Atmosphere" on June 30Th, 1990 and kick started the rave culture in the U.S. This night Chicago’s E-Clipse crew had Bones headline “Atlantis” with an hour and a half set of banging Techno, Acid and Drum & Bass. There are so many classic tracks on the set but one of my favorites is a banging remix of a Fat Boys track. Frankie gets on the mic from time to time to hype up the crowd and thank them for a great time at the end of his mix. This set was recorded over two cassette tapes so I had to do some editing to fill in the gaps. I also got a hold of some video from the night and will post some of it up in the future. Click on Frankie's link under the artist's links area to find out what he's up to and to catch this legend in a city near you.

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Frankie Bones Live at "Atlantis" Chicago. 1994.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ahoczd

Jedidiah live at "Atlantis" Chicago, 1994

2010-03-24T14:26:00.033-05:00

This post comes to us by one of Wisconsin's original rave promoter's, Jedidiah the Messiah. Jedidiah was part of the highly successful Drop Bass Network and record label of the same name in Milwaukee. Along with Minneapolis's Hidden Disco Family Plan, Drop Bass's party's were some of the best shows and event's that I have ever been to north of Chicago. They were known for incredible line-ups and unique venues during the Rave scene of the 90's. One show that comes to mind was their "ONE" year anniversary event in 1993. Held in an horse barn, There were 5 DJ's booked with each spinning two different sets for the night. Drop Bass were also known to host Massive New year's eve party's one of which I was able to attend and still stands as one of my most memorable eve's to this day (Teenage Wasteland, 1997) Drop Bass also organized event's with other promoters like ATP and Ripe productions here in Chicago. Last but certainly not least was their "Further" camp out events. I was at the very first one in 1994 in which they showed the Mid-West how to do an Electronic music festival while camping and got to experience it myself. I'm not sure if this was his first but it might have been one of his earliest sets in Chicago. This set has been transferred from two cassette tapes and with that I had to do some editing to keep the flow of the mix together. Once again yours truly had the Mic to introduce Jedidiah right after Mark Verbos's live P.A. This mix has Classic tracks by Thomas Heckman, Steve Poindexter and Acrid Abeyance's Remix of Plank's - Acid War. He doesn't have a website but here's his contact info if you would like to get a hold of him for a show. (jedidiah@pwscreative.com) I also put up an link to an Drop Bass website with an timeline of classic rave fliers and more to look at.

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Mark Verbos live P.A. at "Atlantis" Chicago. 1994.

2010-03-06T22:22:00.033-06:00

This post is an live P.A. by Mark Verbos at "Atlantis" from 1994. Sadly this was the last party held by Chicago promoters E-Clipse but there were also a few firsts this night. "Atlantis" was the first rave held at the widely used Dolton Expo Center in the southern suburbs of the city. This was also Brooklyn Techno icon's DJ Frankie Bones first time playing in Chicago. Finally this set is or was one of Marks firsts in Chicago. Original from Milwaukee now based in New York, Mark Started off playing at raves in 1993 and went on to work as an engineer at an recording studio in Chicago before moving to Berlin in 2000. Mark has had numerous releases on labels such as Milwaukee's Drop Bass Network, Hollands Djax- Upbeats and his own Simple Answer imprint. Mark has worked as an engineer or as an co-producer with other artist's most of whom have been with Tommie Sunshine to which they have produced more than 50 remixes and several EPs together. These sets are one of a few that were recorded onto cassette tape's and never converted till now. I was one of the MC's for the night and after the show I was given copies of the night. Chicago's DJ Tron (R.I.P.) opened the night but his set didn't get recorded. This night Mark brought his trademark all analog, Acid show to the party. Marks sets have always been straight to the point Acid and this night is no different of that. This set is almost a hour long and banging the whole way through. If any one has pic's from this night please feel free to post on the Facebook fanpage. Be sure to click on Marks link in the artist's link area for more info on releases and bookings or his checkout his fanpage on Facebook for new track's and remixes.

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Davey Dave: "Groovy Wonderland". (1993,1994?)

2010-02-16T21:21:00.018-06:00

This Classic mix tape come to us by Chicago House head Davey Dave from sometime between 1993 and 1994. Dave was another Chicago DJ that I didn't find much info online about but had an rich history in the early rave scene in Chicago. This mix tape was given to me by the same friend who gave the blog James Johnson's "Krunch" mix tape. As with James mix, This tape is not posted on another site so I decided to post it on mine. I remember Dave playing party's in the early to mid 90's with most of his spots being in the second room at raves or as the end of night house DJ on the main room lineup. I believe Dave was part of the House Preservation Society crew along with Mystic Bill. This mix shows the diverse style of Dave's music and flows from Progressive, Tribal, soul full and vocal House. Unfortunately the tape didn't have an case or I would have posted an Pic of it with the blog. Please feel free to add any info on Davey Dave under this post or on the Live Sets Chicago fanpage on Facebook or if your friend's with Dave, Let him know about this mix.

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Miles Maeda, Ken, Karl Meier, Hector Lopez or Jeff Starlight, Danny The Wildchild, and Mystic Bill sets from "Direct Drive" Chicago, 1997.

2010-01-31T22:58:00.029-06:00

This post features some of the Set's from the second room at the Direct Drive rave in Chicago in 1997. This room gave people a break from the harder sound that was in the main room by some of Chicago's finest. There is one set on the tapes that we are not 100 percent sure if it is who we think it is. The tape was marked Kurt Eckes from Drop Bass Network but the set is all house and I don't ever remember him playing House. Chicago's Shelter club resident, DJ Jeff Starlight was also on the bill for the night and that is our best guess to who it might be. All the DJ's had around one hour time slots but with the Datman recording both rooms this night (The main room sets are also on this blog, Check the archive list) some of this room's sets are not complete or didn't get recorded. I'm not going to post Brian G's mix because only 25 minutes of his set got recorded or Track Head Steve's mix because he pushed the mixer in the red through his whole mix and the recording was very distorted in some parts. It's been so long but I believe that Roy Buck did his live P.A. in this room but that didn't get recorded either.

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Miles Maeda: http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/Miles_Maeda/Live_At_Direct_Drive

Mystic Bill: http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/Mystic_Bill/Live_At_Direct_Drive

Ken & Karl Meier:
http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/Karl_Meier/Live_At_Direct_Drive_Chicago_%28with_Ken_Meier%29

Jeff Starlight: http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/Jeff_Starlight/Live_At_Direct_Drive_Chicago

Danny The Wildchild: http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/Danny_the_Wildchild/Live_At_Direct_Drive

Esp Woody Mcbride live at Smart Bar Chicago, 01-08-10.

2010-01-17T00:24:00.026-06:00

This mix comes to us from the Earthworm himself, Esp Woody McBride live at Smart Bar Chicago. Woody was kind enough to let Live Sets Chicago record and post the mix on the blog. This was the first time I've heard Woody live in over 10 years and did he deliver on this night! From what Woody said, This set was all his own music and remixes. Woody is an old friend and it was good seeing all the people that came out to support him. I'm looking forward to posting two other classic rave mixes from Woody in the future on the blog. Earthquake Chicago 02-19-94 and Nebula Chicago 10-22-94. Click on Woody's link under the artist's links area for tour dates and more info and under Smart Bar Chicago's link under the Club and venues links for up coming shows.

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Esp Woody McBride live @ Smart Bar Chicago. by DJ ESP Woody McBride

John Acquaviva Live at SmartBar Chicago. 12-11-09.

2009-12-30T20:53:00.015-06:00

First off I'd like to thank all of you on the blog and fan page on Facebook for the support and comments over the past year and hope to have your continued support in 2010. I'm also looking forward to posting more classic and current mixes with any history, info and pictures I might have to go along with it. With that being said I present the final mix of 2009 on Live sets Chicago. On December 11, 2009 John Acquaviva made his return to Smart Bar Chicago For a three hour set. Many thanks go out to John Acquaviva for the set, Smart Bar Chicago for the years of quality music and Nate Manic for bringing John Back to Smart Bar for his "Welcome to Smart Bar" show. Here's the link to the set and play list for the night. Click on John's link in the artist's links area to see what's new with him and Smart Bar Chicago's link in the club and venue links to see what other act's they have coming to town.

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http://media.libsyn.com/media/acquaviva/Live_at_Smartbar_Chicago_-_12.11.09.mp3

1. Discotechno - Sebastien Leger. Mistakes Music
2. mmh mmh - Acquaviva, Giacomotto. (Unreleased) Defintive
3. Spaced Invaders (Olivier Giacomotto Remix, Unreleased) Hatrias. Hatrax
4. Universe (Vocal Mix) Miss Annie. Stardust
5. Girls Like Hi Hats, Boys Like Bass - Sound Diffusion. Definitive
6. The Road Of Excess (D.Ramirez Chant Mix) D.Ramirez. Slave Recordings
7. Gone hunting - Acquaviva, Giacomotto. (Unreleased) Defintive
8. Process - Manuel De La Mare & Luigi Rocca.(Marshall Remix)Mini Mode-303 Lovers
9. Long Legged Dub - Justin James. Promo
10. Mathematics (Belocca Instrumental Mix) Jochen Pash. Caballero
11. Wacky (Original Mix) Alex Santer. Chumbomundo
12. Bitchslap (Original Mix) Antranig. Subliminal
13. Rubber Man (Miles Dyson Remix) Jude Sebastian. Erase
14. Rizer - Kalva and Paul Thomas. Leaders of the new School
15. Gritos Del Alma (Original Mix) Toni Rios. Soap
16. On Off (Original Mix) Cirez D. Mouseville
17. Acquanamo (Original Mix) John Acquaviva, Amo, Navas. Definitive
18. Shake it (d-unity shakers mix) D-unity. Beat Therapy
19. LAX (Addy Van Der Zwan Mix) Addy Van Der Zwan, Koen Groeneveld. Abzolut (Spinnin)
20. Drunk Man Standing (John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto Remix) Tony Senghore, David Ekenback
21. To Take Away (Groove Garcia Remix) Ismael Rivas(aka Riva) Armada Music
22. The Freak's Come Out (Cevin's Freakin' Dub) Cevin Fisher. Subversive Records
23. Onze Horas (Original Mix) Microdizko. EXX Records
24. Do You Want It? (Original Mix) Mescal Kid. Sci tec
25. Vocal Chords (Eqd) 16 Bit - Claude VonStroke. Dirtybird
26. Molly (Original Mix) Mark Mendes & Mike Jacinto.
27. Old Sunshine (Get Physical) Tim Green.
28. Backroom Honey (Original Mix) Saeed Younan. Viva
29. Flauta Magica (Original Mix) Mark Knight(Funkagenda) Toolroom

James Johnson: "Krunch 2, Mission for speed!"

2009-12-07T21:18:00.018-06:00

When I started this blog the goal was to post live mixes and promote the music and artist's who made them. With this post I thought I'd highlight a Classic mix tape. There are a few old school site's that showcase classic rave, house and techno mix tape's but from what I have seen they don't have any mix tapes or live sets from an artist who has had a impact in Chicago back in the 90's. This artist would be Chicago's James Johnson. James was a pioneer for the rave scene in the 90's and went on to mix at clubs around Chicago including Smartbar. This mix was given to me by a friend who has had this tape sitting in a box for at least 14 years! I think a lot of lost mix tapes are still out there like this one but people don't have a way to convert them to mp3 or even a tape deck to play them anymore. I try'd to find info on James on the Internet but with no luck. All I found was fliers that he was on. If anyone has any info, mixes or links on James please feel free to add to the post. This mix is bouncy rave to the max. This post is also the first one using Sound cloud for hosting the mix and now are able to stream or download the mix.

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James Johnson: "Krunch 2, mission for speed!"
http://ravearchive.com/mixtapes/James_Johnson/Volume_II_-_Krunch_A_Mission_For_Speed

John Acquaviva at "Live on the decks 3", Chicago. 2000

2009-10-15T13:53:00.055-05:00

This weeks post is from John Acquaviva. Residing in Canada, John has been involved with music for over 20 years. He was one of the first artists to discover and spearhead the use of Final Scratch, A computer program used for DJ'ing. John also had a part in creating Beatport.com, The largest online mp3 music download site. John had been a DJ at least a decade before founding one of the world's best known techno labels, Plus 8 Records with Richie Hawtin in 1989. Then in 1993 they founded Definitive Recordings to focus more on quality house music. John has had a long history here in Chicago. Beginning with raves in the early 90's then moving over to the club circuit with stops all over the city and one of a hand full of DJ'S to hold a residency at the iconic club Smartbar. This night the highlight was John and Richie playing back to back in their own room. After we all got into the party and The Datman setup his equipment, We heard that people started to rush a open side door and got in for free. Well in all the mess Bill got tossed out with a few other people and went missing for awhile. Sometime later, Bill walked up and told us what happened and that he had to sneak back in. John's set starts off with his classic trademark soulful disco tracks and vocal house then builds up to more of an edge. Highlights from these sets include Olav Basoski's Remix of Bob Marley's "Could you be loved", A mash up of Barry White and D.H.S's "House of god" (My Favorite from the night), Fat boy Slims remix of Groove Armada's "I see you baby", DJ Rolando's " Night of the Jaguar" and Timo Maas remix of Azzido Da Bass's "Dooms day night". Click on John's link in the artist's link area for more info and tour dates.

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(Special thanks to Mike Rosley for the use of the pic from the night and Escape live for the flyer)

Set One: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NO3V7JFQ
Set Two: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OAKURLN2

Miles Maeda at "Direct Drive" Chicago.1997

2009-10-08T15:34:00.038-05:00

Last but not least is Miles Maeda. Miles played two sets at this party, One earlier in the second room and the last set of the night in the main room. Miles has been a staple in the Chicago music since the 90's. I believe Miles was the closer for a few of this promoters party's. I can remember for awhile, If you went to a party or club in Chicago during the 90's, Miles was probably in the lineup. I left before Miles's set but have a story from another party. DJ Hyperactive and I were listening to Miles play at a different party and were discussing his tracks when Hyperative recalled a party they both played at were it was outside and it started to rain. Miles brought the house down when he dropped "Singing in the rain". I think that's what makes Miles so special as an artist. His timing and track selection has people guessing. Miles also recently celebrated his 11Th year at Smartbar as a resident in Chicago. I'm not sure of the track's on here but this sets is around the same time as his Easy mix tape. This set is around 45 Min's or so. Get more info on Miles on his link in the artist's link area If you haven't already,

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P42VNIJD

DJ Hell at "Direct Drive" Chicago. 1997

2009-09-27T21:02:00.049-05:00

Next up is DJ Hell. Hell's set was around the 2AM hour. This was by no means Hell's first or last party in Chicago. Based in Germany, Hell has been through punk, new wave, hip hop, house, techno, electro, electroclash and it shows in his sets and production work. One of his first singles "my definition of house music" became a huge club hit when it was reissued by Belgium's R&S records in 1992. I was one of the MC'S for this show and when I introduced Hell I called him the German Cowboy because of his mixing stance (Riding the decks)and his button down shirts he would wear. After his set, He was talking to the promoter and asked who introduced him on stage. I thought the worst but when he asked how I knew they called called him that in Europe, I was at a loss for word's and was picking my stomach up from off the floor. This mix goes in and out of house and techno. Classic tracks on these sets are Josh Winks "are you there", Jeff Mills "the bells", Laurent Garnier "crispy bacon", Basement Jaxx's "fly life" Gusto's "disco's revenge", Daft Punks " phoenix and Dave Angels remix of Ken Ishii's "overlap". Get more info on DJ Hell on his link in the artists link area.

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Set One:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6PZZA9SU
Set Two:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X4HQOBHL

Kevin Saunderson at "Direct Drive" Chicago. 1997

2009-09-16T20:28:00.031-05:00

Next up is the Kevin Saunderson. On alot of these post's, I go off of what I remember from that time. Playing after Frank De Wolf, Kevin's set is more vocal and grooving. This rave was around the same time as Kevin's X-mix CD so you have a few of the same tracks on both. You could not be from the Mid-west and not have heard of Inner City and "Big fun" or "Good life". I feel these two tracks took dance music to the next level. More pop then techno to me, These track's crossed over to the main stream and history was made. Kevin is one of the few artist's who have stayed on top of his game and is still in high demand on the music scene after all theses years. Stand out track's are Plastikmans "Spastik", Play boys "In Da jungle" and the sharp boys "Sharp tools vol. 2". Get more info on Kevin Saunderson at his link in the artist's links area.

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Set One :http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6HPYS9WS
Set Two :http://www.megaupload.com/?d=27W9C2QK

Frank De Wolf at "Direct Drive" Chicago.1997

2009-08-26T14:11:00.050-05:00

First up is Frank De Wolf at Direct Drive Chicago. I choose this to start with because it's the show that Bill and I met at. A native of Belgium, Frank's first European hit was with his track “Acid Rock”. Frank has also received praise for his B-side releases and his countless remix work including The Orb's Blue moon. Frank opened the night and was a bit disappointed. Rightfully so the crowd was still getting through the doors. And speaking of doors, This party was held at the Dolton Expo center, a south suburb of Chicago. Frank's set is late 90's European techno and is cut into two parts converted from a 90 minute tape. Get more info on Frank De Wolf at his link in the artist links area.

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Part one: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TH1IN7A0
Part two:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MAH9J5WS