DJ Tristan Jaxx: Bringing Beats With an X Factor
Tristan Jaxx represents San Francisco’s version of the new breed of DJ, one who is also a gay porn star. Allured by the named Tristan, then borrowing the name of his cat, Jax, Tristan Jaxx added an extra “x” to create a persona that hints at the sexy edge he brings to his beats. Initially [...]
DJ Christopher B Pledges a Party with Purpose
When I think of the all-American, blond-haired, blue-eyed boyA younger gay man (see “Twink”). Also used to refer to the submissive in a relationship, i.e. “DaddyAn older gay man. He may or may not prefer the company of younger men, but if he does and if he is moneyed, he is likely to be the [...]
DJ Matt Consola: Making Music, History and Business
DJ Matt Consola is a mainstay in a scene that never stays the same. Born in Brooklyn , New York , and raised in San Jose , his career has grown and changed along with the circuit, and through it all he’s managed to reinvent both the art and the business of being a DJ. [...]
Moto Blanco Ride the Danceable Beats
With a name that sounds like an anime character or perhaps a James Bond villain, you might be surprised to find out that Moto Blanco is just a pair of blokes from South London named Danny Harrison and Arthur Smith. Under their exotic pseudonyms, Bobby Blanco and Miki Moto, they are known as one of [...]
DJ Tracy Young: The San Francisco Standout
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) Tracy Young isn’t just a standout among globally famous DJs because she’s one of the few females headlining circuit parties all over the world. She’s also made a name for herself by spinning music as tough as her work ethic, and by repeatedly demonstrating her ear for a hook. She describes [...]
Andy Bell as DJ: Feeling free for the first time
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) It’s only recently that Andy Bell, famous as being the vocal half of the seminal gay pop duo Erasure, has added the title of DJ to his many talents. His legions of fans around the world know him for his instantly recognizable voice and flamboyant stage presence, with a long history [...]
DJ Abel Spins the Fun and Keeps the Flame
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) Miami-based DJ Abel is a circuit superstar. Period. On gay dancefloors around the world, he is known by his first name. Like Madonna, or Cher. He spins regularly in San Francisco, often with his longtime pal and fellow DJ superstar, Ralphi Rosario. Together they are known as Rosabel, and both are [...]
Spinning Musical Fun with the Freemasons
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) While it’s a natural evolution for DJs to become remixers, it isn’t often that remixers evolve into superstars. The Freemasons, a British DJ duo who took their talents into the studio just a few short years ago and already have a Grammy-nomination to their credits, have done exactly that, with remixes [...]
DJ Joe Gauthreaux: From New Orleans to New York City
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) DJ Joe Gauthreaux is a DJ’s DJ, consistently forging a path through a diverse musical landscape and guiding dancefloors all over the country through peaks and valleys of soulful funk, progressive rhythms, tribal drums, disco house, and melodic, driving trance. A set with Joe Gauthreaux is an excursion into uncharted territory, [...]
DJ Joe Hickerson Spins an Out-of-Body Experience
(Originally published on TobyGo.com) Regulars at Fresh will be seeing a fresh face on the decks April 19, as New York City DJ Joe Hickerson plays the party for the first time. Though he’s spun for San Francisco before, at Industry, the Endup, and Swank, Fresh will be his first San Francisco T-dance. Hickerson is [...]
