04.03.04: Michael Sky & Freespace @ Bauhaus

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Michael Sky:

Growing up in Russia, Michael Sky developed a taste for all styles of music - from heavy metal of Metalica and Iron Maiden to classical music of Shostakovich and Bach. He has degree in classical music education in piano and was even scouted for the Russian Philharmony in Moscow, but declined in lieu of immigrating to United States.

After coming to New York in 1994, he was thrown into a different culture of rap and dance. Beginning in 1995, Michael was actively attending dance events in all corners of United States and the world. These events would lay a foundation of his interest in DJing and dance music. After spending almost 2 years training in the technique, he concentrated on melody and telling of the story as art. He made his first public event at a college event in Buffalo NY in 1999. The appearance was such a success, that he was asked to be event resident. With the bi-monthly event on his schedule, Michael can concentrate on music research trying to perfect his djing skills. Being an artist at heart, he concentrates on story telling through music. That does not mean that all his sets are melodic and progressive to the point of falling asleep. He can still drive the hardest dancer to collapse with his escalating trance and beats.

Currently, Michael is concentrating on developing his producing and remixing skills and makes regular guest appearances spinning at some of NYC's best underground lounge parties.

Freespace:

EricOrbit and JonQPublik joined forces as Freespace in 2001, but neither is new to the world of dance and electronic music. Although Freespace calls Boston MA home, both Jon and Eric credit their upbringing in other east coast cities for their musical influences. Jon, a Florida native, was weened on early progressive house and breaks. Eric's former home, Philadelphia, is known for its foundations in acid and dubby house. Together, they throw as many of their preferences into the mix. Though their base genre is progressive house, don't be surprised to hear techno, breaks, or even electro in one of their sets. Freespace has been infiltrating the Boston club scene over the past year, and have made it a priority to branch out into other cities in 2004. They currently have international exposure through their weekly, live internet broadcasts on PureDJ.com. In addition, Freespace's promos and live sets are available for download in Groovanauts' media section. Eric and Jon explain, "Because of our diverse backgrounds, we have no hesitation throwing on a record that's interesting (to us). Obscurity is only a detail, not an absolute."

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Downstairs @ Bauhaus

196 Orchard St.

between Stanton and Houston

New York, NY

212.477.1550