{"id":4112,"date":"2019-01-22T17:34:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T17:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/?p=4112"},"modified":"2019-03-25T01:18:06","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T01:18:06","slug":"sat-mar-23-little-louie-vega-david-harness-homero-espinosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/sat-mar-23-little-louie-vega-david-harness-homero-espinosa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sat Mar 23 &#8211; Little Louie Vega, David Harness, Homero Espinosa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-862 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Halcyon_Mar23_fb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" \/><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n<!-- BEGIN EMBEDDED EVENTBRITE CHECKOUT -->\r\n<!-- Noscript content for added SEO -->\r\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/halcyon-and-moulton-music-present-louie-vega-tickets-56202351747\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><\/noscript>\r\n<!-- You can customize this button any way you like -->\r\n<button id=\"eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-56202351747\" type=\"button\" class=\"hlc-button\">BUY TICKETS<\/button>\r\n<noscript><\/a>Buy Tickets on Eventbrite<\/noscript>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/static\/widgets\/eb_widgets.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\r\n        console.log('Order complete!');\r\n    };\r\n\r\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\r\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\r\n        eventId: '56202351747',\r\n        modal: true,\r\n        modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-56202351747',\r\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback\r\n    });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END EMBEDDED EVENTBRITE CHECKOUT -->\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; <a class=\"hlc-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/table-reservations\/\">TABLE RESERVATIONS<\/a> \r\n\r\n\n<hr \/>\n<h5>LITTLE LOUIE VEGA<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/little-louie-vega-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4115\" \/>Impossible to pigeonhole and irreplaceable to the scene which he has helped build over more than 20 years, Louie Vega is the quintessential music professional. He\u2019s the \u2018DJ\u2019s DJ\u2019, that name constantly thanked on an artist\u2019s album copy, the one who has influenced and defined countless other DJ-producers, from today\u2019s brightest stars to those still beat-matching in their bedrooms. In 2008, the Grammy Award-winning DJ, Producer, songwriter, label owner &#038; band leader and tireless champion of House and world music is only getting better; from Latin to Salsa, afro-beat to jazz, hip-hop to classics and all forms of house\/dance music the best is yet to come.<\/p>\n<p>Whether performing with his own Elements Of Life collective at some of the world\u2019s premier festivals and venues, producing and remixing for a diverse and exciting array of world musicians, DJing worldwide to packed clubs, promoting his own residencies and events from New York to Ibiza or just keeping his ear to the ground in search of the next big producer or artist, Louie Vega\u2019s amazing career knows no bounds. Like many similar success stories, Vega\u2019s career has humble beginnings and it\u2019s perhaps not surprising that he comes from a family steeped in musical tradition and success.<\/p>\n<p>The son of accomplished jazz and Latin saxophonist Luis Vega Sr. and the nephew of renowned salsa singer Hector Lavoe of Fania All Stars fame, Louie Vega emerged in the mid 1980s as an up-and-coming DJ playing at Bronx and Manhattan hotspots like the Devil\u2019s Nest, Roseland, Hearthrob, Studio 54 and the Palladium. Vega was soon making a name for himself through production &#038; remixing, quickly releasing over 100 original productions and remixes including Information Society\u2019s \u2018Running\u2019 &#038; \u2018What\u2019s On Your Mind\u2019, Noel\u2019s \u2018Silent Morning\u2019, the Cover Girls\u2019 \u2018Because Of You\u2019 and Debbie Gibson\u2019s \u2018Only In My Dreams\u2019. Linking with New York House pioneer Todd Terry on \u2018And The Beat Goes On\u2019 and \u2018Give Yourself To Me\u2019, Vega soon met Kenny \u2018Dope\u2019 Gonzalez, in doing so beginning one of the most successful partnerships in modern music in the form of Masters At Work.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 1990s Vega and Gonzalez as Masters At Work were responsible for some of the most ground-breaking, critically-acclaimed and commercially-accessible House music tracks ever made. Barbara Tucker\u2019s \u2018Beautiful People\u2019 and River Ocean\u2019s \u2018Love &#038; Happiness\u2019 featuring Vocalist India, became \u2013 and remain &#8211; seminal crowd favourites while innovative house remixes for the likes of Tito Puente, Madonna, Donna Summer, Nina Simone, Janet Jackson, Jamiroquai, Earth Wind &#038; Fire and many more transcended genres and established Masters At Work as a production and remix duo at the top of their game.<\/p>\n<p>The late 1990s saw Vega and Gonzalez continue to produce and remix under a number of monikers including Nuyorican Soul, KenLou and Sole Fusion, as well as launch their own MAW imprint with early releases including club hits \u2018Moonshine\u2019, \u2018Everybody Be Somebody\u2019, \u2018What A Sensation\u2019 , \u2018To Be In Love\u2019 &#038; \u2018Elements of Life\u2019. Nuyorican Soul\u2019s self-titled 1997 album saw the duo further explore elements of Latin, disco, jazz and down-tempo music. Some of music\u2019s shining lights joined Vega and Gonzalez in the studio including Jocelyn Brown, Roy Ayers, India, Vincent Montana Jr., the Salsoul Orchestra, George Benson and Tito Puente, making the album another critical success for Vega and another influential and engaging release for music lovers worldwide. The duo followed in 2002 with their own Masters At Work album \u2013 \u2018Our Time Is Coming\u2019 &#8211; that again featured an eclectic range of sounds including Latin-Jazz and soca beats, with featured artists James Ingram, Patti Austin, Stephanie Mills all underlined by crisp, expert production.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of Vega Records in 2003 was the boldest step in Louie Vega\u2019s determination to embrace and spread vibrant rhythms from some of the planet\u2019s most diverse musical hotspots. From the label\u2019s first release \u2013 \u2018Cerca De Mi\u2019 featuring Raul Midon \u2013Vega Records has showcased everything from Bossanova to Samba, Jazz to salsa, Latin to Afro beats and, of course, sexy, deep House. Vega\u2019s A&#038;R efforts have seen him sign and develop a varied Artist roster and one that continues to expand and surprise. The label is now routinely checked as one of the most forward-facing, adventurous labels out there, releasing tracks by some of the world\u2019s most exciting producers &#038; artists including Boddhi Satva, Agev Munsen, Mr. V, and Anan\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>It has been through Vega Records too, that Vega has developed his latest performance collective, Elements Of Life. Originally formed in 1998, the collective has acted as yet another outlet for Vega to break down musical boundaries. Samba, Jazz, Salsa and Afro-groove blend together seamlessly, reflecting Vega\u2019s desire to create culturally-unifying music that reflects upon love, family, spiritualism, celebration of life and social awareness. Vega Records artists including Gene Perez, Luisito Quintero and vocalist Anan\u00e9 \u2013 in addition to long time friends and collaborators Josh Milan and Kevin Hedge of Blaze fame \u2013 linked with Vega to release the full-length EOL album \u2018Extensions\u2019 in 2005 and the collective has since performed at some of the world\u2019s premier jazz festivals and concert halls such as North Sea, Montreux Jazz Festival, Roskilde, Womad &#038; House of Blues.<\/p>\n<p>After being asked to compose and produce the song \u2018One Dream\u2019 (which he co-wrote with Blaze) for Cirque Du Soleil, Louie and Elements Of Life &#8211; with Anan\u00e9 on lead vocals -performed the song during the 2007 Superbowl Pre-Game Show in front of an estimated worldwide audience of over 140 million people. With their next album \u2013 \u2018One Dream\u2019 &#8211; slated for release in May 2009, Elements Of Life is set to continue Louie Vega\u2019s vision. The first single, \u2018Into My Life (You Brought The Sunshine)\u2019 co-written by Blaze &#038; Selan features two of Louie Vega\u2019s long time collaborators Lisa Fischer &#038; Cindy Mizelle. In Louie Vega\u2019s words \u201cThis album will be a homage to women!\u201d. Louie Vega has also produced Anan\u00e9\u2019s masterpiece album \u201cAnan\u00e9sworld\u201d producing an album of rock, reggae, world, R&#038;B and dance music within the world of Anan\u00e9 due to be released March 2009.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to producing, remixing, releasing and DJing, Vega is also a successful promoter. His early infamous Underground Network parties with Don Welch &#038; Barbara Tucker at New York\u2019s Sound Factory Bar provided him with crucial experience he has since used to plan, promote and execute some of the most talked-about and anticipated parties in dance music. From his annual Magic Sessions appearances at Miami\u2019s Winter Music Conference to his current Roots weekly club night at New York\u2019s Cielo and his maiden Ibiza residency at El Divino in partnership with Soul Heaven, Vega \u2013 the true perfectionist &#8211; involves himself in every aspect of an event\u2019s development, ensuring it is a success. The past few years have seen Vega produce albums for artists including Anan\u00e9, Luisito Quintero and Los Amigos Invisibles as well as release individual cuts and compilations on the industry\u2019s most revered imprints, Defected Records, Kingstreet &#038; Azuli all the while building Vega Records into the independent powerhouse it is today. Ultimate recognition came in 2006, when he received a Grammy Award for the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category, with his remix of Curtis Mayfield\u2019s \u2018Superfly.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Ever the innovator, 2009 promises to see Vega continue to revolutionize the musical landscape as only he knows how. Breaking down musical barriers and bringing people together through a love of music has always been Vega\u2019s aim; after more than 20 years in the game his contributions continue to positively influence the global House, and world, music scenes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Little Louie Vega\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fusers%2F12430762&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>DAVID HARNESS<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1777 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/10351813_864355246912820_3180243565562952878_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/10351813_864355246912820_3180243565562952878_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/10351813_864355246912820_3180243565562952878_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/10351813_864355246912820_3180243565562952878_n.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>David Harness is one of the most popular DJ\/producers in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene. He has been described as \u2018a man who lives, breathes and emanates everything that is beautiful about deep house music and classic garage.\u2019 David is considered a \u2018rising star\u2019 within the dance community.\u2019 With influences varying from Barry White and the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Quincy Jones, the Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Parliament Funkadelic, the Isley Brothers and First Choice, among others it\u2019s easy to see why funk and soul have always been strong elements in his sound. In 1990, David began DJ\u2019ing at the After Dark in his hometown of Monterey, California. As his popularity grew past the boundaries of Monterey, he was invited to establish a residency at Tilt and the Sound Factory in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>1994, David opened and DJ\u2019ed at the popular club Lift at Club Dv8 (today known as Temple) in San Francisco. His success as a club DJ led to a DJ spot on commercial radio. David joined the popular radio show Your Mama\u2019s House on the San Francisco Bay Area\u2019s number one radio station 106KMEL FM. Your Mama\u2019s House was the only \u2018true\u2019 house mix show on any major radio station in Northern California. As part of the Your Mama\u2019s House crew, David played a key role in exposing the masses to House Music in the San Francisco Bay Area till 1999.<\/p>\n<p>In 1995 David kicked off a seven year residency at San Francisco \u2018s legendary Club Universe \u2014 San Francisco\u2019s hottest Saturday night party. At Club Universe, David had the opportunity to play with many legendary DJs like Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, Little Louie Vega, Tedd Patterson, Dave Morales, Danny Teneglia, London\u2019s Simon Dunmore &amp; Aaron Ross, Los Angeles\u2019 Marques Wyatt, San Francisco\u2019s Miguel Migs, Mark Farina and Kaskade, Quentin Harris, Dennis Ferrer, DJ Spen, Timmy Regisford, Doc Martin, Osunlade, Danny Krivit, Joe Clausell, Derrick Carter Mr. V, Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna\u2014 just to name a few. His growing popularity accelerated David\u2019s natural progression into production. In 1998, he released a CD for Universe Sounds and Twisted America, \u2018Welcome to the Universe\u2019. This innovative CD, recorded live from Club Universe, reflects San Francisco\u2019s unique \u2018sound\u2019 and introduced the world to David Harness. Recognizing his talent, Twisted America quickly signed him to produce his first single, \u2018Get It Together\u2019, for a Twisted America compilation entitled \u2018A Little Bit of the Old, A Lot of the New\u2019. In 1999, David started Taboo in San Francisco\u2019s Mission District. Taboo started out of David\u2019s love of House music and his desire to provide a showcase for Bay Area talent as well as internationally known DJs. Now in Oakland, this ongoing monthly party attracts a loyal crowd of househeads from around the San Francisco Bay Area and the globe to the this blending of spirit and soul.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2000, David launched DHJ Productions and has established himself as a respected producer and remixer. To date, David has worked on projects featuring artists such as Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Simply Red, Alicia Keys, Floetry, Donnie McClurkin, India Arie, *NSYNC, and Donnell Jones, Ann Nesby, Anane, Barbara Tucker, Inaya Day, Shea Soul, Dawn Tallman, Heidi Vogel, Yoko Ono, Roland Clark as well as remixing for labels Defected, Kings Street, Vega Records, Foliage, Quantize Recordings, Making Moves, Tribe Records, Look At You, Yellorange\/Tony Records, Chez, Slaag, Bargrooves. He is a partner in the Moulton Music label and divides his production time between his solo work and co-productions with Harlum Muziq (co-productions with Chris Lum). David is also affiliated with Loveslap Recordings label releasing 2 cd\u2019s Loveslapped Vol2, &amp; Heartbeat, as well as original production and remixes for the label. David Has performed at Coachella, Southport Weekender, Outside Lands, Pride Festival (SF-1995-2011, Oakland-2011\/2012), Nextaid Benefit, Macy\u2019s Passport, and countless clubs and event around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>David has appeared in articles and interviews for Billboard Magazine, Paper Magazine, Surface, XLR8R, Streetsounds, Sweater, HX, Next, URB, DJ Mag, 5magazine, Gloss, Odyssey, The BAR, and the SF Bay Guardian.David continues to maintain a bust DJ schedule in the SF Bay Area and produces several events at Mighty, Fgag Fridays, Mars Bar, as well as frequent spots at SoulTogether (London) and other events around the world. David has received some great recognition with awards from The Monterey Weekly (1995), San Francisco Goldie Award (1995), Chicago\/ Music Plant Dirty Dozen Award (2001), Nitevibe Top 10 DJ Dream Team (06, 07,08), &amp; 2011 nomination for SF Pride Grand Marshall. David continues to maintain a bust DJ schedule in the SF Bay Area and produces several events at Mighty, as well as frequent dj spots at Fgag Fridays, Mars Bar, SoulTogether (London) and other events around the world. David Harness\u2019 passion, talent and creativity has definitely created a new page in the history of house music and given him the deep respect of his peers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"David Harness\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fusers%2F1360107&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>HOMERO ESPINOSA<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1895\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-12-at-10.51.11-AM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Homero Espinosa\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-12-at-10.51.11-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-12-at-10.51.11-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-12-at-10.51.11-AM.png 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Homero Espinosa is a DJ, producer, and label owner who began his career in the pioneering San Francisco Bay Area party scene of the early \u201890s. He\u2019s a hard-working and no-nonsense music lover who infuses passion into everything he does, from rocking a crowd, to engineering remixes, to producing modern dance music.<\/p>\n<p>His highly-tuned feel for groove has led to collaboration with house music icon Mark Farina (who featured Homero\u2019s tracks on his Fabric and Ministry of Sound DJ mixes), releases on prominent labels including King Street, Reel People Music, and iRecords, and featured singles on Defected Radio.<br \/>\nHomero\u2019s latest passion project is Moulton Music, a boutique label he cofounded with the legendary Chris Lum. Homero and Chris are proud to be working with some of house music\u2019s most important artists, like Tony Humphries, Fred Everything, and The Revenge to name a few. <\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s a new venture, Moulton Music is already making a name for itself, with several releases hitting #1 on the Traxsource Top 100 charts and Beatport Top 100. <\/p>\n<p>Through his sets showcased in venues far and wide\u2014from the clubs of Europe to the well-known venues of his home turf, San Francisco\u2014Homero has proven to be a solid performer, professional craftsman, and tasteful musical guide, catching the attention of house music lovers globally.  While his favorite accolades are the high-fives and pats on the back that follow playing a stirring set, the satisfaction that comes from hearing one of his tracks on a booming sound system during a night of party hopping or seeing a track he worked on hitting the top of the charts also fuels his passion. Homero\u2019s elegant signature sound\u2014a marriage of \u201890s rave elements and melodic jazz, soul, and hip hop influences\u2014is being embraced by a wider, global audience.  And he\u2019s thrilled to share his music with the world. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HomeroEspinosa\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fusers%2F99121&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LITTLE LOUIE VEGA Impossible to pigeonhole and irreplaceable to the scene which he has helped build over more than 20 years, Louie Vega is the quintessential music professional. 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