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Apollo Studio W Kate Garvey B2B Gio Gulez + MORE

Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map

This night happened — Sat 3 Aug 2024

Javier Pedraza Polo

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Who was billed5 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

  • Kate Garvey

    New York City · 10 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Kate Garvey started DJ'ing at the infamous club Westway in NYC in 2011 where she gained a reputation of being able to play across-the-board edits, house music, disco, and pretty much anything you could dance to.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Kate Garvey started DJ'ing at the infamous club Westway in NYC in 2011 where she gained a reputation of being able to play across-the-board edits, house music, disco, and pretty much anything you could dance to. Over the years she has graced many clubs and underground parties throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn and is known for keeping the dance floor moving and high-energy sound. She has played with acts such as Green Velvet, Justin Strauss, DQ Q, Jesse Calosso, DKDS, Connie, David Paglia, David Berrie, Justin Miller, Cry Baby, and many others.
    Their RA profile lists Brooklyn Hustle.

    Recently at Elsewhere, Apollo Studio · often with NiteLite, Alex Cecil, Yetti, none of them here that night

  • Gio Gulez

    New York City · 14 bookings since Apr 2024

    “Born in Istanbul, Turkey to musically inclined parents, Gio Gulez moved to New York in 2002 and in the past couple of years he has been the icing on the cake in the New York techno scene in such roles as a DJ, promoter and nightclub manager.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Born in Istanbul, Turkey to musically inclined parents, Gio Gulez moved to New York in 2002 and in the past couple of years he has been the icing on the cake in the New York techno scene in such roles as a DJ, promoter and nightclub manager. Gio has played alongside the likes of DJ Three, Guido Schneider, Audiofly to name just a few and since 2005 he has been throwing and promoting some memorable parties in the East Village of New York. Music has always been a part of Gio’s life. He started playing guitar at the age of 14 and like many adolescent boys his age his impetus for picking up the guitar was to simply pick up girls. But as his love for music (and his pick-up skills) blossomed, music became an increasingly important part of his life in it of itself. He started playing the piano at the age of 16 and at the age of 20, Gio began taking opera voice lessons. While growing up, Gio was heavily influenced by such artists as Guns & Roses, Metallica, The Cure, Depeche Mode and New Order. At the age of 23, Gio played electronic music on the decks for the first time and his love of synthesizers, drum machines and sequencers was born. Gio started out playing classical house but as he started listening to such DJ’s as Richie Hawtin and Gaiser, his style of music shifted from classical house to minimal. Gio started producing tracks a few years ago and his style can be currently classified as Deep Tech and Groovy Instrumental Dubby Bass. He likes to take it slowly to ensure every beat resonates in the hearts of listeners and make people feel more gravity. Gio predicts that electronic music will have a bigger influence in all genres of music and that electronic music will become a more intellectual pursuit that will have an impact on all aspects of people’s lives not unlike hip hop 30 years ago. Stay tuned for upcoming gigs and releases from Gio Gulez.

    Last at Apollo Studio in Jun · often with Todd Fatjo, Giovani, Derrik Muñoz, none of them here that night

  • Nikita

    New York City · 10 bookings since Aug 2023

    “NIKITA Brooklyn, NY listed bookings | LIVING | The Endup | Cityfox Brooklyn | BEAUTIFUL | non-fat ARTIST BIO written by Jack O'Shaughnessy On the same day Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Edgar Allan Poe, his mother and grandmother were born, so too did San Francisco DJ, NIKITA, begin his enchanted existence.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    NIKITA Brooklyn, NY listed bookings | LIVING | The Endup | Cityfox Brooklyn | BEAUTIFUL | non-fat ARTIST BIO written by Jack O'Shaughnessy On the same day Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Edgar Allan Poe, his mother and grandmother were born, so too did San Francisco DJ, NIKITA, begin his enchanted existence. As a young boy in Denver, Colorado, NIKITA's childhood was similar to that of other extraordinary creative youth; days filled with church and show choir, playing the piano, and dancing to his mother's R&B albums. From an early age, NIKITA always knew he wanted to be an entertainer. Then, in 1993, a chance encounter with house music at an underground warehouse party would prove to be a pivotal moment in his life, ultimately guiding NIKITA towards the charmed life he lives today. It wasn't until the turn of the millennium though that NIKITA would leave his home in Colorado to search the clubs and warehouses of San Francisco for his destiny. At the very least, he would get a degree in Music Business from San Francisco State University. But with a resounding perseverance and an inimitable personality, NIKITA quickly earned his place among the upper echelon of DJs in San Francisco's world-renowned club scene. In 2005, NIKITA was chosen to host his own radio show, The Massive Mix, on Northern California's only electronic dance music radio station, Energy 92.7 FM. Indeed, it was NIKITA's penchant for blending raw grooves with sophisticated sounds that garnered him a residency at San Francisco's legendary nightclub, The EndUp. Today NIKITA credits SF as the city that made him the adult and artist that he is today... NIKITA is a DJ's DJ, a rare soul who truly understands his role in the DJ booth. Performing anywhere from two to eighteen hour sets, NIKITA weaves music into fantastic journeys of rhythm and sound. NIKITA's ability to contrast the harder elements of techno with the soulful sensuality of deep house has garnered him accolades from some of the world's best DJs and allowed him the rare opportunity to tag team alongside the likes of Cassy, Danny Howells, Lee Burridge, and Derek Plaslaiko. Indeed, NIKITA has played with a Who's Who of international talent, including Craig Richards, M.A.N.D.Y., Joel Mull, Adam Beyer, Steve Bug, Damian Lazurus, Honey Dijon, and many, many more. With additional inspiration coming from friends such as David Harness and Danny Tenaglia, it comes as no wonder why NIKITA's story is one of a dream come true. Today, NIKITA and music partner, RAY ZUNIGA (Co-founder and label owner of Touch of Class Records), produce an international music experience called LIVING.us. Their events started as an underground in Brooklyn, and they’ve taken the brand to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Europe for Amsterdam Dance Event for the past two years. In 2018, WeArePulse declared LIVING as one of the Top10 events at ADE. For a recent promo mix please visit www.soundcloud.com/DJNIKITA OR www.listedbookings.com
    Their RA profile lists Better on Foot.

    Recently at 96 Morgan Ave, Avant Gardner, public records · often with Ray Zuniga, Amar Alemão, Black Peppa, none of them here that night

  • Carlos Chiesa

    3 bookings since Aug 2024 · organic house ecstatic dance

    Last at Darling Rooftop in Aug · often with Luna Mar, Gian-Paul, Lil'T, none of them here that night

  • Rave Charles

    2 bookings since Aug 2024

    often with Simon Heyliger, David Berrie, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Amba2 with Gio Gulez and 1 with Rave Charles
  • Amy Jor2 with Kate Garvey and 1 with Rave Charles
  • Derrik Muñoz2 with Gio Gulez and 1 with Carlos Chiesa
  • David Berrie1 with Kate Garvey and 1 with Rave Charles
  • Simon Heyliger1 with Gio Gulez and 1 with Rave Charles
  • Ray Zuniga4 with Nikita
  • 34th Street John3 with Gio Gulez
  • Giovani3 with Gio Gulez

The room

Apollo Studio — 307 events and 588 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Holds about 150.

Who put it on

Javier Pedraza Polo — 227 events and 541 artists since Aug 2023.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1975001.

Venue and promoter records, co-billing history and scene names: adrift’s record of New York City events.

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