Serge Devant 4/14/07 Underground Saturdays | OPEN BAR TIL 11 | Bottle / Table Service

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APRIL 14 2007

COLUMNS OF KNOWLEDGE PRESENTS ::::::

MAIN ROOM ::::::

SERGE DEVANT

(Ultra Records, Crobar, www.sergedevant.com, myspace.com/sergedevant, NYC)

When you're sitting as number 81 in the world (DJ Magazine) and personally hand picked to share the stage with the worlds top DJs , including being tagged by DJ Tiesto himself to open and close for him in NYC, youve got something. Now armed with his new residency at Crobar, what he has is your attention. Hear him perform and you will witness a skillful exhibition from one of the most promising young talents in the electronic industry todaywe are talking about Serge Devant.

Before coming to America, as a child, Serge always had music infused into his daily life. His parents were deeply routed in the art community and enrolled Serge in music education at a young age. When he came to New York, it was the legendary club Twilo in the late nineties that inspired him to pursue his current quest. The atmosphere, the energy of Twilo was a big influence on me in the late 90s hearing different DJs from Europe Serge recalls. He started DJ'ing locally and that eventually led to production. Channeling his immense musical background and combining it with his new found love for electronic music he began creating works that got attention.

One of the people to spot Serge's talent was top trance diva vocalist Jan Johnston. Known for her works collaborating with the likes of BT, Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto, she was immediately impressed with Serges potential. In 2004 they got together to create the single Transparent which was signed to Armin Van Buren's label Armada. The record was licensed and appeared on numerous compilations.

The well respected UK label, Lost Language then sought out Serges ability for a string of singles. He completed mixes for Tilt and Lustral and released 3 vinyl EPs. With this success, Lost Language asked him to mix their prestigious series of compilations under the name Exhibition 3. Exhibition 3 hit the stores in November of 2005 and included 3 CDs.

In early 2005, Crobar, one of the largest, most modern and award-winning clubs in North America, requested Serge to play with Tiesto. A few gigs after that and Serge became the clubs youngest resident DJ. To this day, Tiesto personally requests Serge to play with him each and every time he visits NYC. Now, Serge frequently shares the stage with half a dozen more of the worlds DJ elite.

The new exposure allowed him to catch the eye of another talented diva, former Iio lead singer Nadia Ali. Nadia, being impressed with Serges classical training, asked him to work on her upcoming album as well as some tour dates, lending his piano skills during performances. Serge gladly accepted the opportunity to express his abilities not only as a DJ but as a musician on stage. This is where Serge Devant is different. His works are stylistically diverse, transcending the boundaries of electronic music and breaking the barriers of expression. He's been quoted as saying: "I get bored of doing the same style of music very quickly and usually when I sit down in the studio... I just start making what feels right at the moment... a certain bass line, guitar or chord progression could take my record anywhere and I let it take me there, and see what happens at the end". The result: A hard-hitting, riveting but classically beautiful sound that is way more than just electronic. So sit back and enjoy the ride! Welcome to the music of Serge Devant.

KNOWLEDGE

(myspace.com/djknowledge, www.columnsofknowledge.com, CT)

Inspired to dj in April 1995, Knowledge... began a journey of electronic dance music performance. Knowledge began performing for local audience by kicking his public performance career off @ Shrine held in April 1996 by the Nature Boyz in Stamford, CT. Following this gig he slowly began building a fanbase around his unique blend of many styles. Over a period of many years he cultivated this sound and slowly began also playing harder music around 2000. Taking inspiration from Frankie Bones, Nigel Richards, T-1000, Josh Wink, and Scott Henry his style continued to evolve. His first flown gig was for his friend Chris Irvin in Colorado. During this trip with his then fiance Kellie, he visited the legendary Red Rocks. Continuing his travels, he visited Detroit, Chicago, Hollywood, the entire east coast, and more... His style kicked into high gear when the uk hardhouse/hard nrg movement became popular. In 2002 at a house party thrown by his long-time friend Greg Schroder he began formulating the ideas for Columns of Knowledge Recordings. During this time his style changed again as his friendship with James Miller Junior solidified and he began performing more hard electro house and funky techno. Traveling to Poland, Canada, all over the USA into 2004 his style evolved and MATURED. Electro-clash, nu skool breaks, and other funky elements found their way into the mix. Today Knowledge is more focused than ever... with 2 licensed cds released, 3 12inches, new directions in music, a motivated forward thinking attitude and positivity bursting in every direction there is no stopping KNOWLEDGE.

ROCKSTEADY

(Volume, Vicarious, TechnoDrome, myspace.com/djrocksteady, RI)

A Providence favorite, Rocksteady has been playing parties all over the eastern seaboard for the past 4 years. He has held down 3 different residences and played numerous rave-style events, as well as playing many after-hours events at Therapy in Providence. Currently, he has been in the studio honing his technique, and aims to have some productions released in the near future.

DAN DE SUMTHIN

(Volume Productiosn, Funky Communications, HeadSpin)

Dan has a wide selection of musical tastes; he has spun all different types of music, speed garage, new/old school breaks, drum and bass, underground hip-hop, trip-hop, French house, disco house, and swing house. While he can hang in almost any genre, house is definitively the dominant sound in his collection... and he prides himself in injecting an 80's element in his music, allowing him to stand out from the rest.

LOUNGE ::::::

*house + electro* ALL NIGHT! w/ NE's:

VITO G

(Buckle Up Beats, Muck, Atari Safari, Zen Bar) CT

KEITH KENE

(The Classics of Formula (409) the clean up Crew, Dark Room Studios) MA

Keith Kene, started his career in 1994 as a deep house DJ and quickly developed his own floor hitting 4/4 sound of playing house. Soon after he was asked to play with one of dance music favorites, DJ/Producer Pete Moss at the widely known Paradise café in Cambridge MA. As Keith evolved as a house DJ in the mid 90’s was invited to join Caseroc and Shalako along with others to the Phoenix Landing for a weekly residency that sparked the beginnings of the now nationally known dance club in Cambridge MA. After Keith’s gig at the Phoenix Landing he successfully held down a 3 year residency at Club Hibernia with Caseroc and On Trak Production artist DJ KON hosted by Rocky Batty owner of Pimp Gear Clothing and Jon Regan of Future Classic in Downtown Boston. Keith has been asked to guest appear at most of Boston’s hottest clubs such as Axis, Karma, 33, The Middlesex, An Tua Nua, Vertigo, The Office, The Playhouse, The Paradise, Whiskey Park, The Goodlife and the list goes on. Plus showcasing at Boston boat parties along the harbor and local 600 person Redlight Production loft parties in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown hosted by Shannon Shalako. As Keith gains more respect, started DJing all around the east coast at well-known establishments. To name a few: The Lifted Parties in Vermont hosted by Josh of

capacitornetwork.com at the infamous Higher Ground, Chris from Columns of Knowledge and The well respected Clubs of Philadelphia. Shampoo and Club Fluid. Plus numerous loft parties and Raves. As the journey continues Keith has started his production in what he loves in the dance music category of his choice and is looking forward to starting his own label..

JEFF HYDE

(Candy FlipT, myspace.com/jeffhyde) NH

music link: http://waxdj.com/djs/3923/

Since making his debut in 2005, with one of the hottest parties of the year, A NEW DAWN. Jeff Hyde has firmly entrenched himself in the New England electronic dance scene. With solid performances throughout the past two years, a love for bass, and a growing desire to throw unique events, Hyde has caught the eye of many, surprised most, and is looking for some new territory to feast on. A man of very few words, Hyde speaks through his bass lines, and breathes the art of blending. Be on the look out for Jeff, and never under estimate Hyde.

INFO ::::::

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16 Broad St

New Britain, CT 06053

Doors @ 9PM

Upscale attire required.

Chris McDonald / Knowledge

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860-347-2225 office

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