
Q-Burns Abstract Message - Sonar - Barcelona ES - Dec 2001 - Part 2
Genre: House
Date of Set: Dec 20th, 2001
Filesize: 102.73 MB
Total Downloads: 1
Biography of Q-Burns Abstract Message
Michael Donaldson AKA Q-Burns Abstract Message is one of the United States' most dynamic and eclectic DJs. His sets have been moving dancers around the globe for many years now and Q-Burns' fan base includes many die-hard devotees. His sound is that of a big party going down, unique and diverse house tracks glued together by pure funk.
Donaldson has been DJing for over ten years. Inspired by funk pioneers such as Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind and Fire, and Marvin Gaye, Q-Burns sought to move his crowds with current house sounds in the spirit of classic soul music. His DJing style developed during extended stays in San Francisco where he found himself influenced by the 'good time + anything goes' attitude of his friends in the Hardkiss and Wicked crews. Now, Q-Burns DJ sets are tightly wound coils of funk and house, with Donaldson himself found moving and waving around as frantically as the dancers on the floor.
Q-Burns Abstract Message's DJing career has had many impressive highlights. Q-Burns has toured as a DJ in the US with artists as renowned as The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Gus Gus, Josh Wink, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Lo-Fidelity All Stars. He has also toured internationally in such countries as England, Germany, Iceland, Chile, Australia, and Russia. Q-Burns Abstract Message was actually the first US DJ to ever play in Siberia.
With the June 2001 release of his second album for Astralwerks (Invisible Airline), Q-Burns' fan base will grow even larger. His DJ gigs will also include many exclusive remixes from the album as well as unreleased tracks.
Additional Data:
-Based in Orlando, Florida but also partly based in San Francisco.
-Q-Burns Abstract Message is signed to Astralwerks as a recording artist, and co-owns Eighth Dimension, his own record label.
-Q-Burns A.M. is a rare DJ who can play a number of styles to suit the event... from deep house to downtempo, breakbeat to funky techno.
-Named one of the 100 best DJs in the world by Sweater Magazine.
-Was the tour DJ for Icelandic 4AD band Gus Gus in the Autumn of 1997, and with the Chemical Brothers for a short stint in Spring 1997.
-Toured as part of Om Records' 'Deep Concentration' tour with Cut Chemist, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Prince Paul in Fall 1997.
-Did full US tours as a live PA supporting Meat Beat Manifesto + Josh Wink (November 1998) and Lo-Fidelity All Stars (June 1999).
-Named one of 22 best American electronic artists by Spin Magazine.
-Voted 'Best DJ of the Year' two years in a row (1997 + 1998) by the Orlando Weekly.

Robbie Hardkiss - Sonar - Barcelona ES - Dec 2001 - Part 2
Genre: House
Date of Set: Dec 20th, 2001
Filesize: 102.73 MB
Total Downloads: 1
Biography of Robbie Hardkiss
Along with brothers Scott and Gavin, Robbie is an original member of the world renowned Hardkiss family. Based in San Francisco, these dj/remixer/producers helped pioneer the American electronic music scene with their early club nights and outdoor events. Between parties they begged, borrowed and charged their way toward building a recording studio and starting a record label; and in 1991 Hardkiss Music was born. Their 12 inch singles quickly attracted attention around the world, and the boys became known as originators of the west coast sound. They blended funky beats with psychedelic sounds and heart breaking melodies to create their own unique version of dance music. In 1995, their legendary status within the world of electronic music was solidified with the release of the double album 'Delusions of Grandeur.'
All the while, Robbie was becoming one of America's busiest touring djs. He's played as far away as Hong Kong, South Africa, Mexico City, the U.K. and Europe. He's held residencies in San Francisco and Chicago at Nikita, Spundae and Smartbar. He's played every major city and almost every major club in North America and has become known for his funkin' partied up sound. He mixes house, breaks, disco, techno electro, whatever...from any time and any place. 'As long as its funkin'.'
In 2000 Robbie partnered up with fellow San Francisco dj Laron to record music under the name Boozy+Swan. Sunburn Recordings released their club hit 'Champagne Beat Boogie', which charted number 1 in Mixer Magazine and was featured on the soundtrack of the Sony Pictures' movie 'Groove.' A Boozy+Swan full length album is to follow.
Robbie also recently teamed with Orlando dj/producer extraordinaire, Q-Burn's Abstract Message, for the '2DRUNKPUNKSonFUNK' tour. They toured the states spinnin' records, spillin' cocktails and generally living up to the name of the tour. After shaking off the hangover, they got into the studio and produced the first 2DRUNKPUNKSonFUNK single. Coming to a record label near you soon.
But first, Robbie's got a new one on Classic called 'Everything is Changing,' featuring remixes by Derrick Carter, Q-Burn's Abstract Message and Brett Johnson. A funky little package! like Robbie.