Aki A. (Finland) [QTA],
Progression (UK) [Tranceparance] [Liquid Crystal],
Ali Catin (N.Ireland) [Solstice] [Liquid Crystal]
[iso]Liquid | Crystal | Sounds :: "New Beginning"[/iso]
After the Initial success of the Liquid Crystal Sounds 'Launch' event held on November 4th 2006, we at L.C.S proudly unleash the second chapter of our club night. Our first event saw Mark Kinnier join us from Northern Ireland and tear the dancefloor apart with some huge tracks and promos. This time we aim to keep up our high standards and bring you quality International DJ names.
Once again we return to Raatihuone Underground situated in Turkus Vanha Suutori. Small in size, yet renowned for its intimacy, we will once again transform this venue into a clubbers delight. An eventful evening offering over 8 hours of the tastiest provocative uplifting sounds of Trance, Progressive, Elektro and House. We continue in our saga to bring an alternative and distinctive clubbing adventure.
Raatihuone Underground - Location MAP
More Information On L.C.S: www.liquidcrystalsounds.com
On Friday 12th January 2007 Liquid Crystal Sounds shall host one of Irelands finest up and coming DJs and producers: Stephen Porter! Stephen has recently gone from strength to strength to become one of the most prolific acts currently rising on the international DJ scene. Stephen has gained some true admirers including James Holden, Paolo Mojo, Ricky Ryan aka: Can Costa & Desyn Masiello. With such experience behind this young talent, expect an awe inspiring musical journey as Finnish DJ Aki A, UK DJs Ali Catin and Progression team with Stephen Porter to provide one of 2007s first nights to remember!
Please arrive early to avoid dissapointment as places are limited due to the capacity of the venue. Tickets are not sold in advance but are priced at 5 on the door.
[iso]STEPHEN PORTER (Derry, Ireland)[/iso] [Inertia-Ireland]
http://www.stephenporter.co.uk | http://www.inertia-ireland.com | http://www.myspace.com/karranandporter |
Since having his first proper taste of DJing and House music over 13 years ago, Derry born Stephen Porter has gone on to become one of the most talked about acts currently breaking through from the Irish clubbing scene and onto the international scene. Admirers include James Holden, Paolo Mojo, Ricky Ryan and Desyn Masiello, all of whom have gone on record to acknowledge Stephen's talent as a DJ. At the grand old age of 26 his name has been making people take notice of him as both a well respected experienced DJ and as an ever improving producer.
In December 2000 Stephens own club night Inertia was launched with Pablo Gargano headlining the first event. Since then Stephen has continued to invite some of the world's finest new talent to his native Derry. Inertia was the first club night in Ireland to book the likes of Paolo Mojo, James Holden, and Jonathan Lisle.
Stephen has performed in many different countries including Sweden, Holland, Spain, South Africa, Estonia, England and Poland and has supported countless international DJ names such as, James Holden, Futureshock, Kasey Taylor, Slacker, Anthony Pappa, Cass, Funk D'Void, Paolo Mojo, Sneak , Parham, Craig Richards, Chris Fortier , Desyn Masiello, Paul Woolford, Tom Stephan, Can Costa and Col Hamilton to name just a handful!
As comfortable in the studio as behind the decks, Stephen has produced alongside Conor Mason as "Poison Dwarf" with releases on Noctambula Records and Morrison Recordings. Support has come from the unlikely source of Paul Van Dyk and Jonathan Lisle. At present Stephen has hooked up with Dave Karran (formerly of Switchkraft) and the pair have been churning out track after track as "Karran & Porter". Their first two EP's already being signed to Mokilok Records and Pissed Off Recordings. Support has come from the likes of Ricky Ryan, Sayan Soboth, Paolo Mojo and Hernan Cattaneo!
Stephen Porters sound covers a wide area and can be described as music for the mind and body, encompassing everything from down tempo spaced-out broken-beats through to breakbeat, to deep groovy house, to trippy tech progressive house and even a dash of techno!
Stephen's open minded musical attitude and friendly persona has continued to keep his name firmly on the lips of most right thinking promoters and the dance world is starting to take notice of the young Irish talent. With international appearances in Mexico, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece and Serbia on the cards, as well as his debut at the club where he learned the ropes LUSH!, it's clear as Yazz once said "the only way is up"!
To view Stephen Porter's Full Biography: CLICK HERE!
[iso]Aki A. (Turku, Finland)[/iso] [QTA]
Akis passion towards electronic music was kick-started before he even began his education at school with artists like Jean Michael Jarre, Brian Eno, Vangelis and other local inspirations filling his musical orientated mind with ideas. Akis maturity in music came throughout the late 90s with more commercial influences. However, his true captivation of the dance music scene arrived after hearing some epic trance compilations from legend Paul Oakenfold and unfolding superstar Tiësto! Push led to shove and the desire to spin in clubs became evermore important. Aki landed gigs at Turkus Klubi, Sokeri and Barbi nighteries and in 2005 he proved his worth as a developing DJ by landing 4th place as 'Best Upcoming DJ' at the Finnish Club Awards. Later that year Aki joined the star studded lineup at Finland's annual Laserpoint event. His abilities have also been recently reinforced, where in summer 2006 Aki was booked to play at Konemetsä, the open-air electronic music festival! As a developing DJ, Akis style doesnt just focus on only the latest anthems! When this talent is behind the decks, prepare for an epic journey of forgotton classics merged with recent works of musical masterpiece!
[iso]Ali Catin (Belfast, N.Ireland)[/iso] [Solstice] [Liquid Crystal]
Alistairs (aka Ali Catin) early musical experiences were tied with instruments such as the Trumpet, Classical Guitar & Piano. During the late 90's Ali threw his rhythmic talents into DJing. As Belfasts clubbing scene expanded, Ali found himself playing with both local and international DJ talents including Mark Kinnier (Futura), Gareth Hogan/Terry Keely (www.shine.net) and Marc Kirkbride (Protocol, Perpetual). Now Spinning in Finland, Ali has made his mark! DJs like Sasha F, Alex Kunnari, D.N.A., Steven Hoaks, Oxid and Nemes have all played with this Belfast talent. Expect his sets to be anything from Chilled to Deep-Techy Progressive through to tough Drivin down n dirty Techno. His set says it all.
[iso]DJ Progression (London, UK)[/iso] [Tranceparance] [Liquid Crystal]
Born in London, Progression's connectivity with electronic music began in the late 80's. In 1994, at just 14yrs old, his DJ career kicked off with the purchase of turntables! He became the instigator of organising illegal parties for many years until in 1998 the big break came. Progression launched two club nights in West London. He became a 5-year resident Hauling in the droves and played alongside DJ legends such as Tall Paul, Scott Bond, Jean-Jaques Smoothie and Timmy Deluxe. A move to Finland came in 2003 with his DJ career continuing in cities such as Helsinki, Turku and Tampere. Now 26 yrs old, Progression plays alongside some of Finlands finest DJs. His sets consisting of Trance/Uplifting Progressive, with his musicizm concentrating on driving basslines and deeper atmospheric breakdowns. One DJ who never goes unnoticed!
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