[Dynagroove] HAWT this Friday w/ JOHN LARNER @ King King!!!!

[mikey velazquez]

 Sup party people!

Good times this last weekend! Everyone I saw or spoke to had a blast and
there was alot of energy on every dancefloor that I saw! That's what its all
about. It was so much fun to get our TREAT on Friday night with a thick vibe
and all the homies, and we look forward to doing it again very soon! And of
course, Dr. Funkenstein on Saturday was one helluva party too! Thanks to all
involved, you pulled it off wonderfully!

Check out John Sir's Pictures in our blog: www.myspace.com/thehawtmusic

Now for yet another weekend ahead....

This Friday, HAWT goes back above the ground to King King for the return of
JOHN LARNER!!!! Many of you were there the last time we had him for HAWT:
Pirates vs Ninjas, so you know he can not only ROCK a party, but also
understand why he is regarded as a pioneer of the midwest underground sound!

Friday November 2nd

HAWT HAWT @ KING KING

w/ Special Guest

JOHN LARNER (Muzique Boutique, Herbal Essence, IND)

& Your HAWT Resident Players

EASILY INFLUENCED
EDDIE B.
MIKE MAGANA

10pm-4am

$5 Bucks B4 11pm
10 BUCKS After 11pm

Call HAWTLINE after 8pm for location info

HAWTLINE (818) 970-4172

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Here's some background info on Mr. John Larner. Do your research!

John Larner hailing from Bloomington, Indiana has had a 20-year association
with electronic music and dance culture. As with most youngsters he began
with his Father's record collection, which introduced him to the electronic
and new wave sounds of the late 70's and early 80's. From here because of
his unique location, he was given a front row seat to the Chicago and
Detroit music scenes which blew up in the mid-80's. A religious follower of
the Hot Mix Five and Wizard (Jeff Mills) mix tapes, John was influenced by
the best.

In 1983 John began his early experiments with dance music where he fused
Chicago acid house, Detroit electro, European new-wave sounds and Hip-Hop on
his Dad's turntables. He wanted to emulate the sounds he heard coming out of
Chicago and Detroit. John describes his early experiments,

"I'd try mixing Prince with Kraftwerk or Art Of Noise with Hip Hop or funk
with electro. This came from the influence of the Wizard tapes that we all
listened to. That style has stuck with me to this day".

It wasn't until 1988, when John first heard Lil' Louis "French Kiss" that he
became hooked on house music for life. With years of musicology behind him,
he hit the DJ world with the help of some Chicago DJ friends. From house
parties at Ball State University with Richie Hawtin to playing raves with
Derrick Carter and Paul Johnson in Chicago, John Larner hit the straps as a
DJ in the Mid West. His name became synonymous with the tougher edge of
Chicago and Detroit house sounds taking him all over the local area and to
New York and Canada.

Naturally, his success as a DJ led him into production. His first release
"How I Really Feel" on Better Days Records in 1999 (under the name
Cyberjive) was played throughout Chicago. Around this time he started
working in the studio with his long-time friend, Slater Hogan. Their
association unleashed a flurry of underground releases. In 2002, their first
release, a white label bootleg caused a major stir in Miami and put the two
on the map.
John Larner and Slater Hogan's creative output blossomed into a hybrid of
swing, jazz, hip-hop, techno and classic house sounds. The last three years
has seen the two deliver some of the finest moments in modern house history.
Most notably, the rough and ready styles of "Caught Up" on Hip Therapist
reached the decks of Pete Tong, Yousef and Paul Woolford on BBC Radio One.
"NOLA House" on Aroma was a 'jam' that made DJ's rejoice and their
girlfriends dance. "Blessed With Soul" on Scotland's Flygaric Tracks, jazzed
up the mix and bumped up the groove. The Hoosier Daddy EP ..school, was an
instant underground classic that was Daft Punk, Louis Armstrong and the
Music Box all in one, and was championed by Mark Farina and Fred Everything.
The Freaky World Bubble EP on Lowdown was played in all corners of the
globe, while "A.D.D Acid" on Mouthful was a staple on BBC Radio One, bounced
by Yousef and Lottie. More recently "Movin" on Odds and Ends, with its
infectious R&B vocal hook has received universal approval from heads,
dancers and DJ's worldwide. John and Slater got it right from the beginning,
and their association has seen their music released by the world's best
house labels. Icon, Gallery, Nightshift, Aesoteric and Tango have all joined
the party, eager to be part of this house phenomenon.
In 2001 John, Slater and Shawn Collins founded Muzique Boutique Recordings
as a vehicle to present their sound to the world. Packaged in a colourful,
kitsch sleeve picturing a martini glass, it's an ironic nod to the swing and
jazz history of the area. With acclaimed releases from Jonene & Tony
Senghore, Hakan Lidbo, Lance De Sardi, The Littlemen and Stacy Kidd the
label is a consistent performer. Muzique Boutique releases have found their
way into the record boxes of Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Inland Knights,
Heather and DJ Sneak.

John's production success and DJ talent have seen him in demand in clubs
around the globe. Widely known for his high-octane sets, which incorporate a
balanced mix of fresh cuts and the old sounds of Chicago and Detroit. John's
DJ mantra is juxtaposition, and he isn't afraid to mix things up for his
audience. His full-spectrum sets are enjoyed in Europe, United Kingdom,
Scandinavia, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. With strong
followings in Belgium, Australia and Scotland, John racks up frequent flyer
points all year long!

Back home in the U.S.A, when not in the studio, you can catch him laying it
down from San Francisco to New Orleans and most places in between. For 20
years John has made electronic music his life thanks to friends, family and
loving wife. He currently receives his musical inspirations from likes of
Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Mathew Dear, Phil Weeks, Lance De Sardi and
music from all over the globe. He digs playing shows in new places, and
jamming the local skateparks when he gets a chance and exposing people to
his music.