Touch of Classics with Toribio, Sticky Dojah, Lil'T
Darling Rooftop36 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019 · Map
This night happened — Thu 6 Jun 2024
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Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
1 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Sticky Dojah and Lil'T — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 24 Feb 2024.
- Toribio and Sticky Dojah — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 25 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm.”
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A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm. Analyzing melodies and chords with a musician's ear, the Dominican-American artist blends different genres and moods in all his creative pursuits–DJing, producing, singing, playing instruments, and even his skills on the mic. Thanks to a childhood spent playing in church and jazz drumming, the Florida-born, New York-based act has a natural sense of harmony. He takes on the role of musical cartographer in his Afro-Latin band, Conclave, whose debut album was named one of Resident Advisor's best in 2021 and praised by both Rolling Stone and the New Yorker. Acting as the ensemble's bandlander, vocalist, and key instrumentalist, TORIBIO connects jazz, soul, and house from various cultures with style and grace. His speciality in sonic connections are especially tangible in his DJing. Gliding from pan-Latin club to raw electro to jazz to old-school funk, his sets are a masterclass in building energy and tension. Whether playing Boiler Room or clubs in Mexico City and Tokyo, he knows how to work a crowd with selections and transitions that are as precise as they are powerful. As a producer, his edits and originals are DJ weapons, rinsed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Rich Medina, and Theo Parrish. His original tracks have been remixed by the likes of Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, and DJ Spinna. Known for fostering community through movement, his Brooklyn block parties (Public Service NYC) embody the spirit of New York’s dance culture while his newly formed imprint B.D.A. is quickly becoming known for bringing these vibes to vinyl. A TORIBIO show is a full-body experience— as he always says, “bring dat ass, and your feet will follow.”House on 16, Deep House on 6, Disco on 6 and Downtempo on 6. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on BDA (4) (2) and Bastard Jazz Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists BBE, Fool's Gold, Darker Than Wax, Razor-N-Tape and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Gabriela, House of Yes, BASEMENT · often with Mickey Perez, Love Injection, MUSCLECARS, none of them here that night
“Sticky Dojah is a DJ from Germany, now living in NYC.”
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Sticky Dojah is a DJ from Germany, now living in NYC. He is truly immersed in all things funky with an eclectic style of mixing many musical colors ranging from House to Hawaiian Disco (go check his latest edits for the Aloha Got Soul label) to middle Eastern grooves at a Disco Tehran party (where he is also one of the residents). Being an avid vinyl aficionado and working for various record stores here in NYC (45s are his favorite format!), he can be heard on The Lot Radio with his “Records Before Rent” show together with Shawn Dub. For the last decade, he played all over Europe, and also toured in Russia and Africa.Their RA profile lists Melting Pot Music.Recently at Darling Rooftop, Good Room · often with DJ Tone Capo, Sex Over Thirty, Keesi (Yin Yin), none of them here that night
“Michael’s love for DJing and music production started in Los Angeles at the early age of twelve and continued to ripen after completing a degree in Audio Engineering in San Francisco.”
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Michael’s love for DJing and music production started in Los Angeles at the early age of twelve and continued to ripen after completing a degree in Audio Engineering in San Francisco. His inherent passion for promoting and hosting events got thrown into the mix, founded on the importance of creating a space where people feel safe and can freely "dance like nobody's watching.” This methodology was the inspiration and concept for his brand and award-winning weekly party, Housepitality, going strong now for 21 years and becoming an institution for local, domestic and international artists, dancers and patrons in San Francisco. The brand has since expanded to Los Angeles, Chicago, and his new hometown, Brooklyn, New York. His greatest success to date is accredited to writing, producing, and performing live with the eclectic electronic ensemble, PillowTalk. Formed in the summer of 2011 in the Lower Haight district of San Francisco, PillowTalk's music fuses house, disco, classic R&B, soul, funk, and boogie with indie dance. With over ten releases including their 2018 sophomore album, “All People” and seven live tours around the globe, this project has received notoriety from fans, press, music venues, and festivals worldwide. Additional compositions and productions embodying his love for jazz, funk, R&B, and Latin rhythms can be found under his solo artist name, Michael Tello. His other live production/DJ duo, Signal Flow, has received praise for their collaborations with vocalists Kevin Knapp, Gustaph (Hercules and The Love Affair), Navid Izadi, Gretz and Michael Tello himself. Michaels new solo project, “Lil T,” signed to New York's Wolf + Lamb Records realizes an uncensored and deeper side to his productions with a slate of releases on Soul Clap Records, Uniting Souls Music and W+L. Along with some sonically pure remixes for Francesca Lombardo, Lee Curtis, Soul Clap, LowHeads plus much more cooking in the oven for 2020 which truly showcase this seasoned producer's variety and ability to make each song his own. With an extensive discography under his belt including releases on Life & Death, Visionquest, Crew Love, Wolf + Lamb, Kompakt, Jive, Culprit, Leftroom Limited, Om Records, Smoke N’ Mirrors and Roam Recordings, as well as remixes for Francesca Lombardo, Groove Armada, Kasper Bjork, DJ Tennis, HNQO, Laid Back, Soul Clap, W+L, Nick Monaco, Life On Planets, Lee Curtiss, Tone Of Arc, PillowTalk, Navid Izadi, Midnight Magic, Future Generations, Set Mo, B.Bravo and Lonely Boy, there is no doubt that Michael will continue doing what he loves and is most passionate about, music.Their RA profile lists Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap Records, Uniting Souls Music and Housepit CHI Records.Last at Darling Rooftop in Feb · often with Shane One, Ray Zuniga, Baby Prince, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Shawn Dub2 with Toribio and 1 with Sticky Dojah
- Mickey Perez12 with Toribio
- Love Injection7 with Toribio
- MUSCLECARS6 with Toribio
- Shane One6 with Lil'T
- FLORA4 with Toribio
- Jason Lindner3 with Toribio
- Justin Carter3 with Toribio
The room
Darling Rooftop — 43 events and 32 distinct artists since Dec 2023.
Holds about 200.
Who put it on
Touch of Classics — 30 events and 24 artists since Dec 2023.