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The Miami Techno Renaissance by Adam Singer November 2, 2007 http://www.agsinger.com/?p=158 There’s a shake-up in Miami’s electronic music scene – at least in the intimate venues. A sound which historically has only been pushed by a few distinct artists in the area and not many promoters is now available to be experienced nearly every weekend. Of course, I’m talking about techno, a genre of electronic music known predominantly in Detroit and Berlin, which slowly is taking over Miami’s locals and simultaneously experiencing a world-wide resurgence. And while there have been artists in Miami playing techno for years, there’s been one artist who has emerged as the “techno-evangelist†promoter for the area. No, I’m not talking about Ramon this time – I’m talking about Anatoli Russki, also known to many of you as Red Commi Bastard. Originally from Russia, Russki moved to the states at the age of 17, where he began his journey to South Florida. Starting in New York, then moving to Tennessee, then to Atlanta – he eventually ended up in Miami just a few years ago where he immediately began to make an impression on the local artists, the venue owners and the music fans. It was only a short time before he started to shake things up. “Electro in Miami was just becoming too repetitive,†said Russki. “I knew there were artists down here pushing a unique sound, and I wanted to start doing something different – something that would really catch people’s attention.†With that thought, the “Dirty Gruv†parties were born. I asked Russki to define what the parties were, and his response was pretty simple: to promote good vibes, parties and artists. It’s clear when you go to one of his events that this is what intimate venue nights are all about. A good following of friendly people getting together to enjoy unique music and have a fantastic time with attitudes, egos and drama checked at the door. The nights remind me a lot of the intimate Gainesville and Orlando nights from 2001 – 2004 in the post heyday of Simons, where you had the truly passionate and music loving artists still doing their thing, and the people who were there for all the right reasons were still enjoying themselves. Russki has put on events at a variety of venues, from local South Beach staples like Blue and Laundry Bar, to underground warehouse parties – but the same positive vibe is ever-present. It’s clear he’s got a passion for what he does, both while DJ’ing and promoting. As a promoter, Russki offers chances to almost every artist to be a part of his events – from new guys to the area (but not new to the scene) like DJ Way, to Miami staples like Stryke. “I really feel like everyone needs their break,†says Russki. “I try to help them out and give those artists with a passion a chance to succeed. Many times, the crowd enjoys them even more than a big headliner – the up-and-comers are always putting their heart behind it.†It’s guys like Russki who drive electronic music for the big players worldwide. By pushing intimate nights and giving local artists (not necessarily just the ones who already have a following) a chance, he keeps the scene alive by inspiring DJs to write and explore new music, and give them the drive to spread it to new ears. Sometimes in a city like Miami, it’s easy to become discouraged; however promoters like Russki are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration. The big clubs play a role as well, but it is through people like Russki that the passion is spread in a genuine way both to fans and artists. I asked Stryke for his thoughts on Russki who added, “Igor’s passion is serving our community well. He strives to deliver a quality night, which is first and foremost, fun! He has a really great talent for finding undiscovered talent here at home, mixing it with the established guys and gals, and then topping it with out of town guests, some known, some not. He’s a rare breed, and I’m so happy to have him in this city.“ As an artist, Russki plays an eclectic mix of techno and minimal with an underground feel, always playing to the energy of the crowd and with a style all his own. “I spend hours searching for new tracks, and carefully select only those which are really well done,†said Russki. “I’m influenced by songs going from the roots of electronic music all the way to the newest, breakthrough sound.†Russki’s musical tastes run the gambit from Plastikman and Orbital to the Rolling Stones, Juno Reactor, Led Zeppelin, and even Elvis. He’s also inspired heavily by locals such as Noise Artistry, Michael Christopher and Stryke. To get in on Russki’s parties, visit www.myspace.com/dirtygruv .

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WEEKLY Mondays - tba Thursdays : Stryke & Friends @ Laundry Bar Fridays @ Abraxas Lounge (starting Nov 9th) Saturdays @ Fitz's 45 Lounge, Delray Beach (coming soon) Sundays (day): Sangria Sundays @ White Law (starting Nov 4th) MONTHLY Laundry bar - Nov 3, Dec 28 Blue - Nov 17, Dec 15 AFTERHOURS @ PS 14 - Nov 11, + more SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS keep your ear out for info on collabs and one-offs @ various venues around Miami ON THE WEB Techno.FM - Miami Techno City weekly broadcast will start mid Nov theWomb.com - specialty monthly show in progress WMC '08 Mond March 24 @ Chesterfield Sund March 30th @ WhiteLaw Lounge + more check www.myspace.com/dirtygruv for the latest news!

a DIRTY GRUV production Miami Techno City : Sangria Sundays a Sunday day into evening event coming your way mid November. With a laid back open atmosphere, sangria pitchers, and the grooviest dirty music on the beach courtesy of rotating D.G. djs and special guests ... there will soon be no better way to pass a Sunday afternoon on Sobe! more info coming very soon, so stay tuned and check back here or www.myspace.com/dirtygruv White Law Hotel Lounge 808 Collins ave (how cool is the addy lol) www.whitelawhotel.com

we are pleased to bring you the next series of events MIAMI TECHNO CITY : the afterhours ================================================== ======= NOV 11 Sunday morning (following the Joris Voorn show at Pawnshop) feat... Major + Nova + Anatoli Russki + FEW VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!! ================================================== ======== NOV 17th Sat morning (following the Laurent Garnier & Lee Burrige @ Shine & Studio A) Room 1 Richard Rhyhmburn Nova Anatoli Russki Room 2 - the patio ...presented by Subminimal Muggles Luis Diaz Una Slim E-360 + Special Guest ================================================== ======= 5am - ? @ PS14 28 NE 14th street Miami 33132 ================================================== ====== myspace.com/dirtygruv myspace.com/pornographmiami

Nov 3rd - Sat Laundry bar 721 N Lincoln Ln Sobe 10-5 free Dirty Gruv is proud to feature Miami's fast rising minimal techno diva/producer/dj - Milay aka NOISE ARTISTRY - 2 hour set look for her upcoming lp in stores soon and hear her amazing original tracks firsthand w/us also with Josh Wickham (Jaxonville) St. Marc E 360 Anatoli Russki info : www.myspace.com/dirtygruv

October line-up! 4th DJ Way Sebastian these names need no introduction expect nothing but quality house music from these two! 11th St.Marc myspace.com/djstmarc Recent relo from Chicago, we would like to welcome Steve to our Miami family - from top notch minimal to full on techno. 18th Juan Munera myspace.com/juanmunera Another new addition to our scene - Juan is not new to minimal techno - great mixing and quick progressions from track to track he keeps the energy at its fullest - a dj for several years in Columbia, he is on an extended visit here with us and we are glad to have him! 25th Sabox myspace.com/saboxx You might have heard him tear up the floor playing alongside the Italian Techno Stallions - punchy and funky minimal techno - we cant wait to hear Alejandro play with us again!

next Friday

ok, so I, as I am sure a ton of you will be partying hard on Friday night @ Laundry Bar with mr. Terry Mullan...trust me - you dont wanna miss it! But, what about Saturday night ? Yep, you'll wake up half way thru the day wondering - well now what ? - no worries... Dirty Gruv got your back! Join us on Saturday following the Friday's Terry Mullan party for some smooth funky minimal tek beats courtesy of some of the best djs in Miami! full line up tba and its looking mighty nice DJs: Anatoli Russki Dj Ismael Chris Ellis Sabox DJ Wreck + more Sat Sept 8th Laundry Bar 721 N. Lincoln Ln, Sobe 10-5 am free

Every Thursday in September join us @ Laundry Bar for some of the best in house+techno+minimal music on the beach! sept 6th Pete Kirill Dj Christian sept 13th Michael Christopher Maurizio Rugierro & Danyelino sept 20th E 360 Strictly B & Will Renuart sept 27th Stryke and a very special guest

Dirty Gruv presents: "its a Dirty labor, but someone has to Gruv it!" Sat, Sept 1st Laundry Bar Sobe 10-5 am free Anatoli Russki E 360 Rhythmburn Peter Parrado Chris Calix Jason Baez DJ Ismael Chris Ellis Michael Christopher for more info myspace.com/dirtygruv

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Pornograph & VOLATL TM Proudly Presents for the FIRST TIME EVER in MIAMI, FL!!!!!!!! SAMUEL L. SESSIONS(Sweden) KlapKlap, Drumcode, SLS With: PUNISHER (LIVE PA) All Korg Hardware (Detroit) Seismic, Hej Records John Overfiend (Detroit) Hej Records Nova (Miami) Pornograph vs Anatoli Russki (Miami) Dirty Gruv **With Reinforced Sound** www.volatl.com www.hejrecords.com www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomsamuellsession more info on Samuel L. Session from our friends at RESIDENT ADVISOR http://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=971 See Samuel's Impressive Discography: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Samuel+L.+Session Stay Tuned For Advanced Tickets COMING SOON!!

Trust me - no one will be playing "ping pong" type of minimal at this party ! Come out and see for yourself - its about time you checked one of my parties out !!! Minimal techno has numerous sub-genres within its definition - from dark to deep to melodic to twistedly experimental to just banging - check out my latest mix on my MySpace - see track listing I can guarantee you 100% satisfaction if youre not into happy pongy sounds ... and most of our parties free to enter - so what ya gotta loose ?!?! C'mon - come out say hello to me and I'll even buy you a drink !!!

http://owlradio.fau.edu/ This Wednesday - tune in to FAU Owlradio's Underground FM. With special guest dj and techno chef Anatoli Russki. Reach our webcast over the internet July 18th @ owlradio.fau.edu as we rock the FAU campus and the Globe on his broadcast! 7-9 Eastern Anatoli Russki Minimal techno 9-? Eastern Jay Trigger Psychedelic Proggressive Trance www.MySpace.com/redcommibastard