This weekend at Black
Loud and Clear
On Saturday, January 16th BLACK hosted by LOUD & CLEAR is pleased to present…
KIDDO (Chicago, IL)
[Resident Advisor, Newcity Magazine]
Much like techno itself, Kiddo’s dynamic style is always evolving. She has shown her mettle in all types of environments. Whether it’s an outdoor festival, a radio program, a loft party, a gallery, a lounge, a restaurant, or one of Chicago ’s many fine dancing establishments, she has a knack for tailoring her DJ sets to every type of occasion.
Influenced by the sounds of Berlin , Detroit , and Chicago , Kiddo’s style is a melding of numerous genres of techno and house music. Her sets may range anywhere from glitchy, shuffling micro-house to sexy, melodic tech-house to more dark and sinister techno. Lately she’s been moving the dance floors with seamless mixes of up-tempo tech-house and deep house with the occasional jackin’ cut thrown in for good measure. She is known for her enthusiasm behind the turntables, connecting with the dancefloor through the combination of a charismatic smile and energetic mixing.
In 2006, Kiddo held a monthly residency at one of Chicago ’s favorite underground night spots, Smart Bar. In 2007 she made her Miami debut at the WMC, where she performed alongside Adam Beyer and Joel Mull, among others. As a vocalist trained in classical and jazz performance, she contributed vocals to Decimal’s Technicolor Lover EP on Soma Quality Recordings. In 2009, she traveled to Spain to perform at the world famous club Mogambo in Valencia . She also acts as a contributing writer for Newcity magazine and Resident Advisor. Join us as we welcome one of our favorite Chicagoans back to BLACK.
Also appearing…
RYAN SIMATIC (Minneapolis, MN)
*LIVE PA*
Ryan Simatic exists in the margins of the techno community. Although he has been DJing for over 10 years, his gigs are primarily family affairs located in haunts common to those into Minneapolis electronic music. Along the course of these 10 years, Simatic has done what most American techno fans have done: worked hard in educating themselves and working in careers outside of the tiny US techno scene. But Simatic has also accomplished something else: he’s created some quality original tracks and DJ mixes. As his production skills have matured, so has his sound, garnering attention from beyond Minneapolis. Look for Simatic originals released on DaeTree (Wisconsin), Dope Recordings (Denver), and soon on Subtrak (NYC).
And…
CARBON UNITS (Minneapolis, MN)
*John Bro and Daniel Paul – 2 Hour Opening Set*
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Websites:
(Check out new mixes from Kiddo on her website above)
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The Info:
Saturday, January 16th from 10pm to 2am
$5 / 18+
BLACK at First Avenue VIP Room (enter through side door on First Ave N)
Extra sound to be added for this show
Free cross-over to Too Much Love — THE BEST DRINK VALUES DOWNTOWN
