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

[Nice Guy]

YES!!! JOHN LARNER!!!!

the last time he came to LA to play @ HAWT, he played a fantastic set...

He's a really cool guy, and i can NOT wait for friday, he's gonna bump the
shiot outta the balance soundsystem!!!




On 10/30/07, mikey velazquez <mikey.velazquez at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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
>
> ================================================
>
> 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.
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