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DJ Tara, Donis, Shy One, Theo Parrish, Toribio

Nowadays56-06 Cooper Ave. Ridgewood, NY 11385 · Map

This night happened — Sat 17 Aug 2024

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Who was billed6 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.

the pairs that have met

9 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

Donis and Shy One — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Aug 2024.
DJ Tara and Toribio — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 20 Aug 2023.
Donis and Toribio — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Aug 2024.
DJ Tara and Shy One — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Aug 2024.
Donis and Theo Parrish — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
DJ Tara and Donis — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 19 Jun 2024.

Who they are

DJ Tara
New York City · 33 bookings since Aug 2023
“Tara loves nightlife, having started out as an event producer and promoter.”
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Tara loves nightlife, having started out as an event producer and promoter. As a member of Rare Form, she helped originate Donuts are Forever, an annual fundraiser/tribute to J. Dilla, as well as Makossa Brooklyn Cookout, now 10 years strong as a beloved Brooklyn summer hang. Having performed at diverse and unconventional venues around New York City and abroad, Tara is always eager to find new and exciting crowds to spin for. Early on in her career, Tara realized being a DJ is more than just playing a mix of records; it is a matter of building trust between herself and the crowd and sharing the knowledge and love the she has for the music and the feelings it projects onto the listeners. The crowd trusts Tara to become part of another great night in their lives, and she returns that favor by giving them a taste of the familiar as well as something new that may be something they have never realized was needed in their musical memory.
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Recently at public records, Nowadays, Jupiter Disco · often with Niyah West, FLORA, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
Donis
New York City · 117 bookings since Aug 2023
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
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DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY. His style embodies both tradition and innovation. Firmly rooted in NYC’s Dance Music history while tastefully pushing the envelope, he masterfully explores the intersections between Soulful House, Afro House, Techno and Disco. In the DJ booth, he combines excellent mixing skills with an innate ability to read the crowd, both responding to their desires while setting his sonic agenda. He’s become well known in the New York underground scene for playing parties and clubs such as Soul In The Horn, Papi Juice, Dweller Festival, Lebain, Basement among many others. He has most recently self released their second EP Metamorphosis02 and currently holds residencies at renowned club Nowadays, and The Lot Radio.
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Their RA profile lists Toucan Sounds.
Recently at Paragon, Nublu 151, Friends & Lovers · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
Shy One
London, United Kingdom · 8 bookings since Jun 2024
“DJ / Producer from London.”
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DJ / Producer from London. NTS - Soup To Nuts show Balamii Radio
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Their RA profile lists Big Dada, Eglo Records, Numbers, DVA Music and 5 more.
Last at public records in Jun · often with Lovie, Honey Bun, VARSHA, none of them here that night
Theo Parrish
Washington DC · 21 bookings since Sep 2023
“Theo Parrish was born in Washington D.C. in 1972 and raised in Chicago, IL where his passion for music developed.”
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Theo Parrish was born in Washington D.C. in 1972 and raised in Chicago, IL where his passion for music developed. MIles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone, George Gershwin, Bob Marley, as well as his uncle, jazz musician Dexter Sims, all had strong influences on Theo's early musical life. Chicago's radio influences and House artists such as Ron Hardy , Larry Heard, Lil Louis, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Gene Hunt , Mike Dunn, Frankie Knuckles , Walter Get Down Brown and Andre Hatchett, helped to spawn Mr. Parrish's early career. He began spinning and producing tracks in 1986, at the age of thirteen... After graduating from the Academy for the Arts, he recieved a scholarship to the Kansas City Art Institute where his interest in music was taken to a new level through his study of sculpture. In 1994, he recieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from KCAI with a concentration in Sound Sculpture, a form of orchestrationusing live instruments, looped recordings, the human voice, and numerous other sound generating devices. While in Kansas CIty, Theo continued to impact and be impacted by dance music, helping to bring a dormant underground music scene to life. In 1994, Theo Parrish moved to Michigan where he became heavily involved in Detroit's underground music scene. Producing music and delivering his unique and dynamic sets in venues throughout the Detroit and surrounding areas, as well as abroad he has gained the attention and respect of dj's, producers, listeners and dnancers worldwide.
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Their RA profile lists Peacefrog, Ubiquity Records, Sound Signature, Syncrophone and 6 more.
Last at Nowadays in Jun · often with 6h Set, Àbasé, Afrodisiac, none of them here that night
Toribio
New York City · 119 bookings since Aug 2023
“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.”
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House on 16, Deep House on 6, Disco on 6 and Downtempo on 6. styles on their catalogued releases
Released 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 profile
Recently at H0L0, Good Room, Locust Grove · often with Mickey Perez, Love Injection, MUSCLECARS, none of them here that night
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