Monday, May 04, 2009

The Guest Spot ft DJ Marcus Rice

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Markus grew up in Brooklyn NYC, where he began playing records in 1976 at the age of 14. Growing up during "Studio 54", "Bonds International", "The Loft", "Zanzibar" & "Paradise Garage" era, has greatly influenced his taste in music and is displayed every time he hits the turntables. Markus retired from that aspect to follow a career outside music. But returned to his passion of House Music in 1998. Markus was approached by some business associates Louie Lou Gorbea and Fred Pierce to start a party "Destiny" @"Tin room" in Brooklyn Heights, under the Brooklyn Bridge. Destiny opened its doors in April 1999 & was growing rapidly due in part to Markus' promotional expertise, his loyal following & inviting personality. After a 3 year stint @ Brooklyn's fabled SixSixSeven Bar*Gallery*Lounge, were his knowledge help create some world renowned parties such as Expansions, BKNY, Rhythm Saturdays and so on.



Markus's has held residencies at Odyssey @ Bar Code, Rendezvous @ Club New York/OHM, Rendezvous Thursdays, Brooklyn Kulture Fridays, Expansions Saturdays @ 667 Bar Gallery Lounge & Justins Sundays.

Clubs & Parties you may have heard Markus do guest spots in are: "SoulGasm" @ Sin Sin, "1256 Underground" @ Machine - Boston Mass, "Summer Dance Sessions"@ Von King Park BKNY, "Ripple Effect WMC party at The Cleavelander Hotel South Beach Fla, Langston's, "HTJBK @ Von King park BKNY, Kili Lounge, Chocolate Monkey, Ultra Violet, Halcyon, Excalibur, SPA, Red (DC), Destiny, Bang the Party, 2 I's, Drinkland, Falukka Lounge, 46 Grand (Soho). Justin's, Cheetah in The USA. Markus got the opportunity to take his talents overseas to Tokyo, Japan where he wowed the crowds @ Loop, Womb, CoCo Bongo and for a Triple 5 Soul event with his original Soulful style of blending many forms of underground dance music.

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About OUR DJ Les Calloway has been a Mixologist since the ripe age of 11 years old. Training under the influence of the best of the best, he has been able to pioneer his own following with a unique style all his own. INFLUENCES - Larry Levan, Timmy Regisford, David Camacho, Tony Humphries, Tee Scott, Richie Kazar, Danny Krivit, Movin Records own Abigail Adams, Larry Patterson, Merlin "on the job" Bob, David Mancuso, Nicky Siano, Little Louie Vega, Jelly Bean Benitez, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Matt Myers, Hippie Torrales (This Man along with Butchie kept the kid off the mean streets of Newark and in a place of safe haven "Docks"), AJ Savage, Naeem Johnson, Mark IV Productions and countless others. By the age of 13, He had started attending many Club Venues: Paradise Garage, Butter Milk Bottom, Better Days, Studio 54, Area, The Red Zone, Bonds International, Zanzibar, Shaniques, Docks, The Executive Suite, Club 88, Peppermint Lounge, Paradisios, Sultan 2001, El Castile, Justines, the Bowling Alley, the Roxy, let us never forget The Shelter home of Timmy "The Maestro" Regisford, The Down Under and many more Many Thanks to Abigail Adams and KB for being Big Sister and Brother to a kid who could have gone the wrong way but with their protection and guidance found Love in the land of Music. "NEVER FORGOTTEN" He has had the pleasure of mixing at many parties in and around the New York City since he was 12. His Music is not traditional, it is out of pure love and admiration that he give special attention to every track. We hope you can feel his passion and ...ENJOY his VISIONS. Peace & Blessing 4 All

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