Tech-Support 8.18: Greg Gow [toronto] + more

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TECH-SUPPORT
THURSDAY AUGUST 18th

Big thanks to those who have been showing support as of late helping us to keep things alive! Tech-Support is rockin once again as we present one of Canada's leading techno jocks: Greg Gow. It's been a minute since Greg has been in NY, so his return is definitely welcomed. We are also blessed with the notable and experienced Peter Anthony behind the decks and we will be destroying Mike Cala's liver as he drops a special birthday set of tracks he's been hoarding for this very night! Recruited all the way from Detroit to close out the evening, Luke Hess will grab hold of your ears and make you stick around til we kick you out.


GREG GOW
[Restructured / Kombustion - Toronto, CA]



Toronto-based producer and DJ Greg Gow, has long been a crowd favorite in Toronto's electronic music scene. As the founder of two internationally selling record labels, Restructured and Kombustion, Greg has fast become an ambassador for Canadian electronic music internationally. His rhythmical sensibility and technical talent has led Greg to join the ranks of premiere Canadian artists such as; DJ Preach, Misstress Barbara, John Acquaviva, Algorithm, Mateo Murphy and Richie Hawtin. Presently, Greg holds down residencies at Toronto's premiere electronic dance music destinations, System Soundbar, Comfort Zone and Roxy Blu.

Internationally, Greg has represented Toronto in Miami during the 2004 Winter Music Conference at Privilege and this year at Space. He has also played the legendary Detroit Movement Festival on the Techno Blvd. Stage, and was featured at the Tronic Treatment Party with Christian Smith in 2004. Ultimately it is Greg's steady DJing career and his music productions that are leading to his ever-increasing recognition. In the studio Greg combines analogue and digital equipment to compose banging climactic Detroit style techno. His releases on labels including Seismic Detroit, Default, Zen, 2Wars and Tresor have garnered spins from top DJs Rush, Umek, and Mateo Murphy.

Greg's own internationally selling labels; Restructured and Kombustion, feature his music and other artists' music from around the world. Restructured productions have been spotted in the crates of globe trotting DJs including Steve Rachmad and Ben Sims. In Chicago, Greg has played alongside DJ Frankie Vega and he is releasing tracks on Uppercut (a subsidiary of Dust Traxx). Greg has forthcoming releases including: the “Jack Theory EP” on Berrata Music (Detroit); “Eclipse” on Metapath; new tracks on Chris Liebing's label Touchtone; and another on Omniscent (California). Restructured is releasing the “No Hockey EP” in Spring 2005 which features remixes of “Game 7” by fellow Canadians DJ Preach and Marco G. Evidently, Greg Gow is a respected Canadian player in the game for the long-term with plans for 2005 and beyond.
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PETER ANTHONY
[Kickdrum.Media / Hallucination Limited - NYC]

Following his relocation to New York City in 1995 to head up the A&R Department at Astralwerks, Peter Anthony has made a name for himself by taking musical chances and pushing the envelope. Stirring up the New York underground with a series of small parties and events featuring guests that subscribe to a like-minded vision of electronic music's future, his most famous brainchild, Sleaze Factor, was New York's first club night to pioneer a tech-house music policy.

This mover and shaker has rocked it from Anchorage to Ibiza, sharing the decks with The Chemical Brothers, Richie Hawtin, Aphex Twin, Josh Wink, Dave Clarke, Carl Craig, Mr. C, Stacey Pullen, Rolando, FC/Kahuna, Mark Broom, "Evil" Eddie Richards, Gavin Hardkiss, Dave Mothersole, Pure Science, Nathan Coles, Q -Burns Abstract Message, Asad Rizvi, Freaky Chakra, Silicone Soul, Grant Dell, Richard Grey, and Three.

2005 found Peter teaming up with longtime friend Three and taking over the reigns of Three’s Hallucination Limited label as the imprint relaunches after a year hiatus with new releases from Robbie Hardkiss, Q-Burns Abstract Message, and Rabbit In The Moon. Add to the mix some soon-to-be completed production work with new production partner Mike Sultan, topped with excursions to guest at Mr. C’s hotly tipped Superfreq party and a return to continental Europe and Ibiza and you have a pretty good year from a ol’ skool bastard.
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MIKE CALA
[Spex Quatro - NYC] - B-day boy!

In his 12 years of being a DJ, Mike Cala has only known one home, New York City. In those years he has seen the New York City nightlife scene evolve into many different sounds and has drawn from each of those sounds to create his very own unique style of playing. His influences run the gamut from deep house to techno and you can be sure it comes through in every one of his carefully pieced sets. Having played in such legendary NYC venues as Vinyl with the likes of Danny Tenaglia, and at Filter 14 along with many other notable hot spots, Mike has built a reputation for playing quality music for any type of crowd and doing it well.
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Plus Special Guest:
LUKE HESS
[Beretta Music / Beretta Gray - Detroit, MI]

Born in 1980 and raised in the Detroit area, Luke Hess has harnessed a deep appreciation for electronic music and the expression of the underground movement. His background in mathematics and engineering has given him a scientific approach to the dance floor, using frequencies, tones, and soundscapes to transform surroundings and mood. His faith based music production has landed him a seat with BerettaMusic in Detroit, doing remixes for the Travelers EP, solo work on BerettaGray called "Dwell", and experimental works under alias "Pseudo Scientists". With 7 years of DJ experience, he is regarded as a perfectionist behind the decks, layering records in a very detailed and hypnotic manner - playing along side artists like John Tejada, Konrad Black, Thomas Barnett, DJ 3000, Greg Gow, and many more. He has notable mixes online and in 2003 recorded a promotional mix CD release for UR/Submerge. Luke's continued hard work behind the decks and in the studio combined with his unyielding interest in technology and sound will no doubt stimulate the boundaries of electronic music.


Sullivan Room
218 Sullivan St (btwn Bleeker and W 3rd)
21+ / doors at 10
2 for 1’s on well drinks and Tiger Beer from 10-12

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