randydeshaies Posted September 26 Report Share Posted September 26 -- Sunday, September 30, 2007 -- The return of...DJ HEATHER(om records, blackcherry, ilovedjheather.com) Chicago&RYAN OBERMILLER(red door, marz, bump) NHIn the past few years the Chicago house community has produced a number of innovative and distinct djs trained in the art of transforming tranquil dance floors into spaces of sheer bedlam and bliss. Their committed vision of undiluted musical appreciation, interactive communication, improvisation and basic integrity has brought greater attention to all the city’s great djs including the genre busting DJ Heather. Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout the Windy City and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent.Named after her favorite soy yogurt, Blackcherry Recordings, made its debut with the buzz worthy single Picture of You†featuring Heather along with D.C.’s own EastcoastcoastBoogiemen. “ I came up with the name four years ago with intentions of starting a label. No project fit until this came along. I guess it was meant to beâ€. Remix duties were taken on by some of house music brightest rising stars. Lawnchair Generals, Jason Hodges, Natural Rhythm and Cle provided diverse takes on the original. She plans to release her own original material on the label in 2006.2005 also marked Heather’s installment to the much heralded Fabric CD series, for the club of the same name. “With [Fabric] 21 I had a concept in mind; most of the material had to have been played at the club to give it an honest feel.†Judging by critics and house enthusiasts she has done just that. “At the end of the day to make a room full of people happy is difficult to do. You become part mind reader , guru, sensei, educator, entertainer and babysitter all at once. All the experiences I have had, made who I am today. As a person and dj. I love what I do.â€With 15 years of experienced behind her Dj Heather has grown to become one of the Windy City’s main Dj exports. She is an artist who defies conformity, defines quality and continues to nurture her solid skills for soul music of the technological generation.SEPT--------------------------------------09.30.07DJ HEATHER (om records, blackcherry, seasons) ChicagoRYAN OBERMILLER (red door, marz, bump) NHOCT--------------------------------------10.07.07STYLE OF EYE (classic / tiny sticks / nightshift) Sweedenbumpevery Sunday night...Phoenix Landing512 Mass Ave | Central SqCambridge, MA10pm to 1am 19+ $5"Boston's Best" Sunday Night (Improper Bostonian 2003)Bump is a weekly celebration of underground house music presented by marz entertainment and resident djs Rolland Ess, Ryan Obermiller, Sergio Santos & Randy Deshaies, featuring the best house djs/producers from around the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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