needs, though it quickly became a full-time gig. “I started to play around on the decks towards the end of 2011; I got the bug and found myself behind them at every opportunity. My career re- ally kicked off when I won the Sydney Mardi Gras DJ Spin-Off Competition in March 2012. It’s been a crazy non-stop journey since then.” He talked about his favorite experience thus far, “DJing in one of the biggest pavilions at Sydney Mardi Gras this year was an amazing experience, but I have to say that Paradise Club in Mykonos last year was pretty special too.” There is a lot that goes into planning world-class
dance events and Slater had this to say about what makes for a successful one, “Quality music, good production and promotion and a great crowd that is ready to have fun is key—leave the attitude at home!” This is his first gig in the U.S., as to what he is expecting Slater had this to offer, “I made my U.S. debut on this tour and the crowds here know how to have a good time and are musically aware. I al- ways get a little nervous in new territories because I never know how the crowd is going to react to my set, but I kicked off this tour spinning at New York Pride, so I’m raring to go when I get to San Diego!”
THE HARDT OF PRIDE
Pride is upon us once again and
the mix of international DJs is about to heat up dance floors all over the city. Nobody does a better job of reeling in the best than Bill Hardt Presents when it comes to top tal- ent. Each year Hardt’s four parties are a veritable list of “who is who” on the international DJ scene and 2014 is no exception. Opening the weekend for the Pride Ball at Spin nightclub on Friday, July 18, are local talents Shane Stiel and Floridian Alyson Calagna, who bring their unique styles of music to the Spin floor. On Saturday, July 19 look for Circuit Daze, returning to the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park, with international superstars, Danny Verde as well as Dan Slater. Sunday, July 20 brings the famed Zoo Party featuring a spin-off between local DJs Marcel Hetu and Taj, followed by superstar Wayne G (see his interview in our May edition). Finally, to cap off the weekend also on Sunday, look for Pride veteran, DJ Rosabel, at downtown’s House of Blues, spin- ning for Fete Accompli, the close to the weekend’s festivities.
For tickets and more information on any of the events go to
billhardtpresents.com.
PRIDE BAR HOTSPOTS:
BABYCAKES Annual After Parade Party Saturday, July 19
#1 FIFTH AVE. Lolapalooza - Friday, July 18 The Big Pride Party Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20
FLICKS HillcrestSocialNet Parade Viewing Party Saturday, July 19 Current Music Video Requests Saturday, July 19 Pride Sunday Beer Bust Sunday, July 20
MARTINIS ABOVE FOURTH TABLE + STAGE RuPaul’s Drag Race Kelly Mantle & Friends Comedy Show - Saturday, July 19 Gay Bingo Brunch - Sunday, July 20
RICH’S #Lez Pride Blackout Party - Thursday, July 17 Dirty Pop Pride - Friday, July 18 Pride Parade Party - Saturday, July 19 Pride Massive Afterhours - Saturday, July 19
THE LOFT Pride Leather Night Party - Thursday, July 17
THE MERROW Bearracuda - Friday, July 18 Pride Parking Lot Party - Saturday, July 19
TOP OF THE BAY LGBT Happy Hour at Porto Vista Hotel Friday, July 18
JULY 2014 | RAGE monthly 45
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