Q: You’re playing Pavilion on a key night of the summer – Sunday night of Pines Party weekend. What are your thoughts about this? What do you like about the Pavilion?
A: Everything! I love the place, the history behind it, the crowd, the sound, the lights by Guy Smith – my favorite lighting guy in the world. It’s the perfect package for a club. I’ve only played there once before, back in 2003. So I’m looking forward to bringing my sound back to blow the roof off the place. I’ve played Pines Party and Independance on the Island. I’ve been busy preparing stuff in the studio for months for my return to the Pavilion, so I’m very excited.
Q: How long have you been a DJ and where do you spin now?
A: I have been a DJ for 15 years. I travel a lot now. I was at Heaven in London for nine years as the main floor resident on Saturday nights and gave it up to start playing more around the world. This year alone I have played for Sydney Harbour Party, White Party Palm Springs T Dance, San Diego Pride, San Fran Pride and London Pride. That’s just the big parties…
Q: What’s the most exciting party you’ve ever spun and why?
A: Pines Party 2001 was one of the highlights because it was my first time on the Island; Sydney Mardi Gras 2000 was a great one for me too, as that was my first Mardi Gras; White Party Tea Dance this year… they all rank as my favorites, because everything has just come together to create a perfect night for all those that came. For a club night, Fresh in San Francisco is consistently my favorite place to spin. The venue, the crowd, its just one of those magical places.
Q: What artists are coming out with the best music today, in your opinion?
A: Oh my, far too many to mention. Freemasons, Moto Blanco, Tony Moran, Rosabel, they are all consistent; new kids on the blocks Cahill, Wideboys and 7th Heaven are all great too. It’s nice that music is making a comeback with vocals and big melodies. For a while it was looking like it was going in a strange direction.
Q: What in your mind makes a great party?
A: It’s a combination of music, the crowd, the lighting and the staff at the venue, even the door greeter can have an impact on your night.
