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DJ Harvey, Eli Escobar, Anna Collecta

Knockdown Center52-19 Flushing Ave., Queens, NY 11378 · Map

This night happened — Sat 2 Mar 2024

Knockdown Center

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Who was billed3 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.

Who they are

  • DJ Harvey

    California · 5 bookings since Mar 2024

    “DJ Harvey was called “the Keith Richards of dance music” by Rolling Stone Magazine as they named him one of 25 DJ's That Rule The Earth.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    DJ Harvey was called “the Keith Richards of dance music” by Rolling Stone Magazine as they named him one of 25 DJ's That Rule The Earth. It's often stated for others but DJ Harvey IS your favorite DJ's favorite DJ. Best put by the man himself, “You can't understand the blues until you've had your heart broken and you can't understand my music until you’ve had group sex on Exctasy” Harvey tours the world at his own pace leaving plenty of time off for his other hobbies, surfing, collecting and restoring hi-fi, speakers, vinyl and riding fast motorcycles. He has release music under the monikers Locussolus, Black Cock, Map of Africa, and remixed everyone from The Police, to LCD Soundsystem. He is a drummer/singer in his own band The Wildest Dreams. He is frequently tapped to music supervise & DJ for High end fashion houses inc LVMH, Hermes, Prada and Hollywood productions most recently the Searchlight movie Greatest Hits in which he had a speaking cameo. Harvey also played himself in the movie Mission Impossible movie franchise Fallout. .
    Their RA profile lists Ministry Of Sound, Mo Wax, Smalltown Supersound and International Feel.

    often with Arianna Danae, Bridge, Willy Soul, none of them here that night

  • Eli Escobar

    New York City · 396 bookings since Aug 2023

    “With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats. With an unparalleled record collection of handpicked gems and curveball productions, Escobar guides revellers through the heartbeat of music, from the past to the future. Always looking forward and keeping step with evolving generational tastes, Escobar has redefined his sound in recent years. As an acquainted DJ & Producer, the dance music veteran cut his teeth into the epicentre of 1990’s New York City hedonism and set the foundations for an admirable career. Releasing music on influential labels such as Phonica, Razor n Tape, Defected’s ‘Classic’ and his very own label imprint Night People, only gives a snapshot into the depth of his discovery. Spanning over more than 20 years, the influence and presence of Eli Escobar is undeniable in every corner of dance music. As a selector he has appeared on a variety of influential platforms including BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Resident Advisor's Exchange Podcast, Boiler Room, Mixmag ‘The Lab’ and The Lot Radio, only to name a few. Likewise transporting his sound to dancefloors across the world with residencies at House of Yes, Le Bain, Battlehymn and beyond. Globally respected and recognised as a forward thinking producer, Escobar’s output steps beyond conventional dance music with remix work for the likes of Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., Honey Dijon, Cakes Da Killa and many more. Now heading into 2023 Eli looks to stay true to his musical progression
    House on 82, Deep House on 44, Disco on 17 and Nu-Disco on 12. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Deep South Recordings (3) (1), Off Track Recordings (1) and Potions Music (1); their RA profile also lists Classic, Phonica Records, Razor-N-Tape, Deeplomatic Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at House of Yes, Gabriela, SILO · often with DJ Moma, Andi, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night

  • Anna Collecta

    New York City · 55 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Anna Collecta is a New York City- based DJ driven by dance music.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Anna Collecta is a New York City- based DJ driven by dance music. Her signature sound embraces soulful, House and Disco sure to get any dance floor going. She has been a force in the scene for the past decade. She’s a turntablist at heart and avid vinyl collector. She is a Co-founder of Brooklyn's own Hot Honey Sunday's - one of the city's most popular dance parties. She is also a long time member of Rollerwave NYC who throws some of the largest roller disco events on the East Coast. She has played some of the hottest clubs in New York such as House of Yes, Avant Gardner and Superior Ingredients. Most recently, she joined Glitterbox and Defected Records, playing live events and online radio on Defected Broadcasting House. Internationally, she's DJ'd festivals in Brazil, Malta, Ibiza, London and Defected Croatia.

    Recently at Black Flamingo, Le Bain, Jean’s · often with Deo'jorge, Atilla Ural, Will Buck, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • DJ Ultra Violet21 with Eli Escobar and 2 with Anna Collecta
  • Deo'jorge40 with Anna Collecta
  • DJ Moma38 with Eli Escobar
  • Andi32 with Eli Escobar
  • Tedd Patterson16 with Eli Escobar
  • Sissies of Mercy15 with Eli Escobar
  • Will Buck14 with Anna Collecta
  • The Carry Nation13 with Eli Escobar
305 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at Knockdown Center.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at Knockdown Center268
  • Middle half finished between121 and 553
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted86

The room

Knockdown Center — 251 events and 819 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (11), House (9), Tech House (7), Garage (6) and Deep House (4). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1856410.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.