New Residency || The Nines || Deep Ellum || Starting Feb. 24th

Well, after a bit of a hiatus over the holidays, we are back in 2017 with a brand new direction and a brand new venue.  

STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY THE 24TH

After 2+ years at The Crown & Harp, we have made the bittersweet decision to switch gears and relocate to a BRAND NEW RESIDENCY in Dallas' historical and cultural nightlife and music district, DEEP ELLUM, located slightly east of downtown Dallas, in Dallas' newest nightclub, THE NINES(formerly known as The Redlight).

With this move, we feel that we have a bit more "space" in order to better realize our vision and to bring our message of unity to more people --- we have a larger pulpit and platform to spread love onto our dance floor and to further advance our mission of presenting  quality underground dance music championing the  ethos and creed established decades ago in the mecca's of dance music, New York, Chicago and Detroit, which laid the groundwork of Disco, House and Techno music(respectfully), a cultural phenomenon which later swept the entire planet and has since morphed and blossomed into a globally interconnected culture from Berlin to Tokyo, from Johannesburg to London, and all points in between. 

We are blessed  to be able to include ourselves in this "underground network" of kindred souls joined together by our love and passion for the unity of the dance floor.

With that being said, please join us on our maiden voyage as we embark on a glorious new chapter of our perpetual quest to find the perfect beat.

"What does music mean to me? I don't think I would really be much without it, without it coming through me. It's my means of communication, my means of growth, my means of transportation from one point in my life to another."

 - Erykah Badu

Local Jocks Spark A Return to the Roots of Underground Dance Music Culture in Dallas.

Ricky Simpson, Gavin Guthrie aka TX Connect and Mr. Daishiki Jones 

BENDING and breaking, re-conceptualizing, remolding   and rebuilding upon pre-conceived notion of how underground dance music  is defined,  while staying true and focused to the universal  ethos of dance floor harmony since 2010, we are continuing our journey in 2016, dedicated to preserving the culture with our special blend of House, Techno and Disco.

"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.

DISCO'S REVENGE celebrates RECORD STORE DAY 2014 @ Crown & Harp

As we SPRING forward we're pleased to show support for Record Store Day 2014 by bringing you a special  SUNDAY event to celebrate all the independent retail outlets which have played a important part in promoting the music and cultural movement known as "dance music".

We are hosting this special edition of DISCO'S REVENGE in conjunction with the 1st Annual Crown & Harp Swapmeet which will feature independent  vendors on hand to buy/sell/trade vinyl goodies of all genres.  Also on hand will be vendors selling clothing, sneakers, grafitti along with performances from local artists and bands.

Drafted specially for the occasion are a group of veteran Dallas dj's who are ardent audiophiles and vinyl junkies who know their way around the turntables.  Even though this event pays homage to vinyl, the intent is to show that vinyl is still viable as a medium to showcase the music and culture - even with the predominance of digital technology.  Don't come expecting "retro" but come with a open mind and happy feet to experience a full palette of audio goodies...past & present.

Please note that this is a DAYTIME/EARLY EVENING event scheduled from 2pm-10pm so after spending Easter brunch with the family, what better way to spend the afternoon than with us.

Disco's Revenge & Deep Shade present: DISCO NIHILIST w. CONVEXTION (10-26-12)

Sorry for being a bit quiet as of late but don't worry we're back with a special Halloween edition of DISCO'S REVENGE and this time we are teaming up with fellow party starters DEEP SHADE to bring you one very INTENSE event with TWO ROOMS of music featuring  LIVE PA performances from 3 very unique artists and a mixture of dj's spinning deep house, nu disco, techno and classic disco.

For starters, we have (for the very first time in Dallas) DISCO NIHILIST dropping by to beat the house into submission with his special brand of audio mayhem.

Next up we have a LEGEND in the world of underground house/techno...the one and only CONVEXTION.

We also have up and coming artist CYGNUS who will performing his unique blend of electronic magic.  

If that's not enough... 

DEMARKUS LEWIS

WANZ DOVER aka BLIXABOY 

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RICKY SILK

GINA G

NEKSTONE

DJ G

CHRIS ACKERT

GAVIN G

MR. DAISHIKI JONES

To RSVP just visit our event page on Facebook LINK

DISCO'S REVENGE & Three Olives Vodka present: "House 4 The Holidaze"

As the holidays are fast approaching we decided it was time to put on our next party so we are hosting a little soiree at ZUBAR on Saturday Dec. 3rd.

To add to the merriment THREE OLIVES VODKA will be in the house promoting their latest flavor creation...just in the nick of time for the seasonal festivities.

And keeping with the holiday spirit we will be taking part in CAPTAIN HOPE'S KIDS annual "Coats For Kids" donation drive which hopes to provide 500 NEW winter coats for homeless children in the metroplex. We will have a donation box set up so you can just drop your donation off with no hassles.

The sound pilots for the evening will DISCO'S REVENGE residents Mr. Daishiki Jones & Israel Marcano throwing down the spiciest underground dance music in the Southwest. Everything from deep house to tech house to nu disco to classic disco and classic house...

Here is a brief video from our Halloween party last month to put you in the mood:

We are bringing new meaning to the phrase, "Partying with a purpose"...please join us.

INVASION OF THE BOOTY SNATCHERS @ Zubar (10.28.11)

Okay, Okay...I know it's been a minute or two...BUT...we're back...just in time for Halloween...so you know this edition is gonna be off the richter scale. For the second Halloween in a row DISCO'S REVENGE is taking over the backroom of Zubar. As a matter of fact, Zubar is where our little party got its start NYE almost two years ago...(video)...wow...its been that long...seems like only yesterday.

Last Halloween was a blast, with a varied assortment of ghouls, goblins, zombies, sexy nurses & slutty nuns grooving and grinding away to the thumping beat....ahhhh...the memories...

So this year we've decided to up the ante...we are giving away $100 cold hard cash(Zubar backroom only) to the person with the craziest/sexiest/skimpiest/humorous/creative costume....you pick the costume...and we'll pick the winner...no specific categories...just whatever catches our eye at the moment...

and to get the party off to a swinging start...vodka drinks will be $1 until 11pm...

Providing the musical entertainment will be Disco's Revenge resident jocks...Israel Marcano and Mr. Daishiki Jones spinning the hottest underground house, disco, tech-house from around the world.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Dallas' Native Son DEMARKUS LEWIS

For this next installment of our interview series we are staying close to home with Dallas' very own Demarkus Lewis.

"D"(as he is called by close friends) is one of dance music's most consistent artists(having released 100's of original productions & remixes) over the course of the past decade.

In addition to his highly sought after production work, Demarkus' skills on the decks are in demand in exotic locales such as Moscow, Berlin, Rotterdam and London.

Recently relocating back to Dallas after a few years in London, we sat down with Demarkus to ask him a few questions covering a wide range of subjects...enjoy.

First off, In order to get everyone up to speed, I'd like to ask you about your start in the music industry. Can you give a brief synopsis on your start as a dj and your progression into music production?

Well it all began in 1990 for me when I was introduced to dance music. Back then it was mostly tecno for me with bits and pieces of Hip Hop and retro music. As natural progression would have it (after being heavily submerged in the Dallas underground scene as a Dj/promoter) I took steps to begin learning the craft of music production. My first release came out on a local Dallas label called Swerve. Shortly after I started a label with long time best friends Brett Johnson, James Oliver and Mark Garey called Aesoteric Records.

You've built up quite a musical resume over the years with well over 100+ releases on dozens upon dozens of labels and have been able to stay relatively consistent in the volatile world of dance music. What advice would you give any up & coming dj/producer who has aspirations of having a sustained career in the industry?

I often tell new producers to always do what that love and that it is very important to stay true to themselves as artists. Chasing new trends and genres is ok as long as you stay original in your efforts. Also its not about what you use to create music it's more about how you use what you have. Today the game is so different from when I first began. It's overly saturated now so to stand out these days you must be original in nature.

You recently moved back to the states after living abroad in London for a few years. How did living in such an international city impact your view(s) on the currant state of dance music here in the U.S.?

Well London is regarded as one of the music capitols of the world. I've noticed the main difference between the dance music culture there and here is very simple. Europeans don't complain about how 'things used to be' they are using all that energy to create new movements. We as Americans need to stop dwelling on the past and push forward into the future!

Even though the event got some bad press due to the unfortunate death of a attendee; you had the opportunity to play the Dallas leg of the Electric Daisy Carnival over the summer, how was your overall experience with the festival?

The electric daisy event was amazing. It was so great to see that America has embraced the idea of the festival events and has dropped the word Rave from the vocabulary. 22000 plus party goers and one incident .. Unfortunate but over all strictly amazing. Dubstep ruled the land this day but I like it all.. Good music is good!


You recently released a full length album "Mental Notes" on your label, Grin Music. What are some current and/or upcoming projects that your fans should be on the lookout for?

I've been working on a few things now. My new album is almost complete and should be out before the new year. I just released a remix package on my label Grin Music called behind closed doors with my good friends EMan from NYC. Expect several remixes as well as my sub label Grin Traxx relaunch which will be showcasing true disco filter house vibe from the 90s. First release will be by myself under my Leg Warmers alias. Plus lookout for several releases on oaklands Guesthouse Music this fall/winter.

You've had the opportunity to work with some legendary producers in your career, who would you love to collaborate with that you haven't had the chance to work with as of yet?

I'm currently waiting on remix parts from Glenn Underground. He is one of my biggest inpsirations. I've done a remix for Blaze but would love to do an original with Josh Milan. Also Reel Soul, Abicah Soul, Atjazz, marlon D, Masta keV and many more are on my list.

5 essential tracks that don't leave your bag?

As for the tracks that never leave my bag I must say now that I play serato none of my tracks ever leave my bag. It really just depends on the gig and the vibe I guess. My traxsource charts accurately represent what I Play.

Locally, where can we find you?

Locally here in Dallas you can catch me once a month at Zubar and other times at various spots around town. This Halloween we are revisiting an old tradition called Discoween which we bring in Boo Williams from Chicago to play all rare disco treats. This will be October 29th at Elm Street Bar (deep ellum).

THE HOUSE OF VIRGO: A Musical Celebration for the Virgo's

Okay friends and family, we are coming back to the Absinthe Lounge for more in the month of September(Friday the 9th) with a special edition of DISCO'S REVENGE. We will be celebrating the astrological sign of Virgo with our patented "disco" blend of deep house, tech house, nu disco, classic disco and other audiotastic delights for your dancing feet.

Last month's edition was a blast and this one will be even more insane(we all know how Virgos love a good party).

This is gonna be a good one with resident dj's Israel Marcano and Mr. Daishiki Jones(throwing down a very special set for fellow Virgos) manning the decks...so this night has debauchery written all over it.

We've been busy spreading the DISCO'S REVENGE seed across the nation and around the globe(check out the recent interviews with the Snuff Crew from Germany, Lady D from Chicago and Duane Harriott from NYC). To our knowledge, there isn't any other event/project/blog in the Dallas metroplex that showcases the culture & music quite like we do.

And what EXACTLY is that we do you ask yourself???? Well for starters there isn't any other event in North Texas that features underground music ie. deep house, techno, nu disco, classic disco, tech house, classic house with one eye focused on the rich history of the culture while the other eye is creating new "classics" by featuring the hottest music from around the globe. Hence the tagline:

"Respecting the influences of the past that were the template for the present which in turn influences the future"

Here is a recent podcast from DJ Israel Marcano to tide you over until the 9th...see u there.

Special guest NEKSTONE at the Absinthe Lounge Saturday July 9th

In case you've been hiding in a bomb shelter awaiting the apocolypse, you've probably noticed that Dallas temperatures have been sweltering lately. Most people would ascribe "global warming" or "greenhouse gases" or something to that effect. But recently conducted surveys and studies by these very same scientists have concluded that the friction created by the frenzied dancing at DISCO'S REVENGE is the proximate cause to strange weather phenomenon such as the polar ice caps melting...

With that being said, we are going to attempt to go one further and cause the nightlife in the metroplex to explode into so many subatomic particles with our special guest, NEKSTONE. Brandon Ayala(Nekstone) has been a fixture on the underground scene in El Paso and Dallas for a number of years, playing host to his acclaimed event, "The Get Right" and djing alongside diverse artists such as Lee Foss, DJ Heather, M3, Brett Johnson, DJ Cocoe and JT Donaldson just to name a few.

SERIOUSLY....you don't want to miss this...

Where do you find HOUSE MUSIC in Dallas on a Saturday night????

Its springtime in the D-F-Dubb and both the Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival are over and done with and with that there is a slew of hot new music circulating out there, just waiting to be brought to the attention of the dance music masses out there in clubland. And DISCO'S REVENGE is at the forefront of bringing hot new music to the Dallas metroplex

So expect more blazing beats and tones this Saturday as we continue our mission to showcase and highlight the best of house & disco music from around the globe.

We will be doing it again this month at the Absinthe Lounge...NO COVER...21+

Get down at the Disco...Saturday March 19th at Absinthe Lounge

Time to SPRING FORWARD and get popping with yet another edition of DISCO'S REVENGE this Saturday night at the Absinthe Lounge with dj's Israel Marcano and Mr. Daishiki Jones spinning the hottest underground dance music in the metroplex. If you missed us last month you missed a good one...everything from drunken debauchery to extreme dancefloor acrobatics(courtesy of a very lithe and nubile young lady) to go along with the blazing nu disco, house and tech house that was pulsating out of the speakers.

Get there early to grab a prime spot at the bar or at one of the comfy sofas by the dancefloor and dj booth. We kick things off at 10pm and go until 2am. Best of all there is absolutely NO COVER...and remember this event is 21+

We have been going strong for well over a year now and 2011 will be nothing short of amazing as we continue to bring House music culture to Dallas and the rest of the metroplex

Hot new music: Dennis Ferrer, Kyle Hall

Just want to take the time to highlight some new music of note that has been heating up our decks recently(if you were at the Absinthe Lounge this past Saturday, you can relate) first up is the latest by NY based dj/ producer, Dennis Ferrer:

Dennis had a MAJOR hit last year with the tech-house monster, "Hey Hey" and 'The Red Room" is another track along the same vein that is set to be a stormer for dancefloors around the world...this has EXTREME "crossover" written all over it and will appeal to underground heads and the casual club-goer alike...

One of the remixers is 19 yr old Detroit wunderkind, Kyle Hall... which brings us to the next track in question which is a remix of hightly touted Manchester, England alternative-dance band Delphic (think Stone Roses).

Kyle's interpretation is rooted in Detroit techno-soul and he goes for the old fashioned "addition by subtraction" production technique, as he deconstructs the song and uses sparse elements of the vocal along with some pretty tasty muted drum patterns...21st century classic.

DISCO OF THE DEAD @ ZUBAR 10.30.10

After a brief hiatus(we ended our residency over a month ago at the now defunct Viper Lounge), DISCO'S REVENGE returns for a very special Halloween event at Zubar on Lower Greenville in Dallas.

The backroom at Zubar will be transformed into a disco paradise for the multitudes of undead (along with the other ghoulish freaks) who descend on Greenville Avenue on Halloween weekend.

Music for the evening will be provided by DISCO'S REVENGE residents, Woody Rosen and Mr. Daishiki Jones tag-teaming all night long spinning nothing but the hottest deep house, tech house, nu disco and classic disco gems.

Best of all, this event is ABSOLUTELY FREE...thats right...ZILCH...NADA...no cover. So come decked out in your zaniest, freakiest or sexy costume and get your groove on with us.

DISCO'S REVENGE starts a new weekly June 5th, 2010 @ The Viper Lounge (Deep Ellum)

We are proud to announce that, starting Saturday June 5th, DISCO'S REVENGE will be hosting a new weekly featuring the best underground House, techno, disco and other choice audio nuggets at new hot spot, The Viper Lounge 2820 Elm Street(Deep Ellum)Dallas Texas.



Some of you may remember the location under its former alias, The Pharmacy. The space has been completely upgraded, remodeled and refurbished and looks and feels TOTALLY DIFFERENT from the Rx. There is absolutely NO COVER and the drink specials are $3 wells & domestic beer all night.



Our mission is to bring you the hottest underground House music from around the globe both old and new...gems from the past, current joints and future classics alike; in a sexy and sensual, laid back, comfortable, care and hassle free environment with like minded people who crave a bit of spice, excitement and a escape from the mundane in their musical and social settings...

stay tuned for further details...

Video footage from DISCO'S REVENGE @ ABSINTHE LOUNGE

The party was off the hook and the music was on point all evening. The crowd seemed to be in tune with what we were doing and many people were familiar with a lot of what we were spinning...even had a request for "Mirror Dance"...LOL.

If you missed out be on the lookout for the next installment of DISCO'S REVENGE...