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DJ Heather @ Blue countdown & Lust 8 Yr Anniversary


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that and a certain someone is visiting me for the first time .and to hear heather as well. (gonna be a nice weekend)

i only have heard heather once live during wmc but i have lots of sets.

all of u missed out on mark grant though... AMAZING. way better then lust boat cruise even.

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Guest james stratus

Bling-you are really excited about this event, aren't you? I haven't heard her before so I am looking forward to it, too.

Heather is not to be missed! You will really enjoy her!

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DJ Heather Biography

In 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. Derrick Carter, Diz, Mark Farina and Sneak stand at the forefront of the nouveau jock barrage born and bred in the underground gatherings which flourish there. Their committed visions 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 Brooklyn born Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout Chicago and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent.

At the urging of a friend, after hearing an unmixed compilation tape of her's, Heather started out at the Artful Dodger. A neighborhood pub with a cramped moist dance area situated in the rear. Being such a music lover djaying was a natural progression. I would ask some friends to come by. It was my chance to share my favorite records and have a few drinks " I was not really mixing but learning how to play records, programming 101." "I was responsible for five hours of music every Saturday night. Eventually I got into the technical aspect of djaying, watching other djs play and learning by example. Finally I was able to get turntables and began practicing six hours a day if I was able. The first time I mixed two records it was like discovering a new secret language" "At that stage it was truly a hobby, something I did on weekends. I always think of the dj thing as the happy accident. Maybe because I came into it at a stage when it wasn't considered a superstar thing to do. I was the only dj in a circle of photographers, actors, designers and so on." At that time she was also working for local record labels and garnering experience about the industry. One gig lead to another and the hobby soon manifested itself into a full time pursuit. For five years she earned her chops by playing an urgent mix of hip hop, house, jazz, soul, RnB, disco classics, rare groove and all manner of off-center beats relevant to the stew she was brewing. At the Dodger she fully developed her versatility and philosophy as an entertainer.

During her fourth year at the Dodger, she began what would be a three year residency at Red Dog. A Wednesday night gig dedicated to downtempo beats, hip hop, rare groove and disco. "At Red Dog I was able to fully develop as a dj and hone my skills." At that same time she began a short but invaluable stint at world famous Gramaphone Records. Many of Chicago's well known djs have made a stop there; Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Terry Mullan, Gemini, Colette and Miles Maeda to name a few." That place was my resource center. I was hired to be the hip hop buyer. I would also use their phone lines, fax machines, FedEx and ups accounts to the fullest extent. I used the store to make contacts, ship demos/press kits and sell my own mixed material. Three years later, once bookings got in the way of covering shifts, I had to say good bye. I felt like I had graduated Gramaphone Tech. It was such an invaluable experience." Primarily known in the Chicago dance community as a "hip hop" dj she began a shift in the material she played. "It was never a conscious effort to play one genre more than another. I've always been interested in all forms of music. The demand for me to play house seemed to increase after each gig. Over time one just gave way to another. Gone but not forgotten"

Selected Discography

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2nd Shift feat. Heather - Are You Ready for The Future - Original and Remix (Halo and Jamie Thinnes) Seasons Recordings

Johnny Fiasco feat. Heather �Soundz - Uniform Recordings

Johnny Fiasco feat. Heather - In The Best Mood - Middle Recordings

Greenskeepers feat. Heather �Dots-from the album �Pleetch - Classic Recordings

Swirl People feat. Heather - We Used To Party - Original and Remix (LawnChairGenerals) Aroma

Fred Everything feat. Dj Heather - That Thang - Original and Remix (Phil Weeks) 20:20 Recordings

2nd Shift feat. Heather - Down Where - Original and Remixes (Joshua and Lance Desardi) Seasons Recordings

2nd Shift feat. Heather - Something Else - Original and Remixes (Derrick Carter and Freaks)

Seasons Recordings

Johnny Fiasco feat. Heather �Bitchin - Pamplemousse Recordings

Derrcik Carter� Sound Patrol Orchestra feat. Heather and Chez Damier - Tripping Among the Star s-Organico

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Guest vaughan

it's looking tempting. being wanting to check this party out. any drink specials?

Drinks are very cheap.. some of the "fairest" on the beach...

I will post some specials tonight!

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that and a certain someone is visiting me for the first time .and to hear heather as well. (gonna be a nice weekend)

i only have heard heather once live during wmc but i have lots of sets.

all of u missed out on mark grant though... AMAZING. way better then lust boat cruise even.

Oooh.

I have seen her a few times including a small venue (Lush in Ft. Lauderdale) she is always absolutely amazing... ;D Won't be disappointed.

We were bumed to miss Mark Grant, but I got to see Jask and Joshua together at Hyde Park, awsome night.

Anyways, I am very excited about Saturday night as well, so we'll have to watch for each others toes... ha, ha

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Guest ass2die4

When on Saturday night is she playing? I might have to go to this when I get off of work. Where about is the club that she's playing at? Sorry I'm new in town..

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Guest ass2die4

she is playing at blue missy :)

ahem this is a great opportunity to show u this

http://www.lust4house.com

info is all there and join the boards. if u join u get exclusive content to mixes and stuff

its at blue 222 espanola way sat nite....... 8)

Is this club downtown? Is it in SOBE? Up north? 222 espanola way doesn't tell me much Bling-Bling...

So why do they call you 'Bling'?

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its in south beach 16th and washington across from crobar its a small little lounge. very intimate.

big on sounds though :)

HAH i called myself bling because i dont like hip hop so i was ironic and called myself bling ;D

its all about house music 8) takin it deep/jazzy/soulful/funky/jackin its all house to me ;D

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HAH i called myself bling because i dont like hip hop so i was ironic and called myself bling ;D

its all about house music 8) takin it deep/jazzy/soulful/funky/jackin its all house to me ;D

The Soul-Meister... ;D

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