Ricky Simpson, Gavin Guthrie aka TX Connect and Mr. Daishiki Jones |
"Back in 2009, as the new year was fast approaching, I was wondering about what was going on on New Year's Eve and I was shocked that there were zero — yes, zero — house or techno-themed events planned for Dallas..."
- Mr Daishiki Jones
Holding court every 3rd Saturday, at our current home at The Crown & Harp in Dallas for the past year, we've slowly but surely, creating a organic and holistic environment for the music and culture unique to Dallas and the metroplex - there's nothing quite like it in the entire state of Texas.
Our current roster are avid collectors, talented producer, promoters, deejays who are extremely passionate about preserving the music and culture along with it's history by building upon it's legacy - always moving forward, while acknowledging the importance of the traditions which were the blueprints and foundation for the culture.
Both Ricky Simpson and Mr. Daishiki Jones have been a integral part of helping to shape the local underground dance music landscape for the past 20+ years and newest member, Gavin Guthrie is Dallas' "wunderkind" who is taking the world by storm with his highly regarded releases on acclaimed labels such as L.I.E.S. and Creme Organization and his new label, T.R.U.(Texas Recordings Underground), under his guise as TX Connect.
For your listening enjoyment, here are mixes and interviews in the DALLAS OBSERVER featuring our resident manipulators of the groove.
Ricky Simpson ( here )
Gavin Guthrie ( here )
Mr. Daishiki Jones ( here )
Join us for our next excursion Saturday May 21st at The Crown and Harp. 21+. No Cover.
They have a few large flat screens in the hall but not too many to make this a sports bar. It's all about the beer at event halls for rent. Long lines of taps are behind each bar sporting an impressive array of craft libations.
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