KNDYFRK, Sainte Francis
Earthly Delights57-38 Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood, NYC · Map
This night happened — Thu 12 Sep 2024
Press play
Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Crack Bellmer in Berlin, Sat 24 OctKandylion
- next: Red Eye NY, Fri 30 OctSPRFRK
- Sainte Francis
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Sat 31 OctKNDYFRK
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
2 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kandylion and SPRFRK — 18 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- SPRFRK and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Kandylion and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Kandylion and Sainte Francis — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 12 Sep 2024.
Who they are
Recently at The Parkside Lounge, House of Yes, Good Room · often with boyyyish, Dane Deveraux, DJ Shannon, none of them here that night
“DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene.”
their own biography
the whole biography
DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene. Originally hailing from Miami, Known for his flamboyant, high-energy fusion of house, club anthems, and percussion—curated specifically to lift spirits and keep dance floors locked in. SPRFRK has built an impressive resume of residencies at staple queer venues including Metropolitan, Happyfun Hideaway, and the infamous ANIMAL. He has also served as a resident DJ for Scandalo NYC, the celebrated house and Italo disco party with over a decade in the running. He’s also a regular at major NYC venues like BASEMENT and Good Room, to name a few. His influence extends well beyond the five boroughs. SPRFRK has headlined premier queer events across North America, including Carry Nation, XOXA Pride, Jellyfish (PGH), Sole Rehab (ROC), Altær, and Rusted (Toronto). Throughout his career, he has also had the privilege of sharing the booth with industry heavyweights such as Alinka, Lauren Fax, Midland, Hercules & Love Affair and Physical Therapy. In addition to his solo work, SPRFRK brings a collaborative edge to the booth as one-half of the duo KNDYFRK alongside Kandylion. Whether he’s playing an intimate local spot or headlining and event,SPRFRK continues to champion music, creativity, and community, turning every set into a celebration of self-expression.Recently at Metropolitan Bar, Le Petit Box, Happyfun Hideaway · often with boyyyish, fernanDITO, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night
“Sainte Francis (AKA Rob Wilson Engle) is a Brooklyn-based writer, producer and old school house DJ highly active at the intersection of dance music history and club culture.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Sainte Francis (AKA Rob Wilson Engle) is a Brooklyn-based writer, producer and old school house DJ highly active at the intersection of dance music history and club culture. Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Sainte Francis brings the raw energy and community of the underground house scene to the main stage. His sonic style is influenced by the liberating sounds of Disco, the unmistakable soul of Classic Chicago House, and the heavy-hitting rhythms and bass lines of Old School New York & Detroit House. He curates soulful, cross-genre sets blending classic tracks with modern vocal motifs, and his respect for electronic music as a category borne from Black, Latin and LGBTQ+ culture is apparent in his eclectic DJing style, in which he aims to pay homage to the roots of dance music. Sainte Francis has made his imprint in the New York dance music scene, bringing his timeless sound to preeminent nightlife institutions including Sony Hall | The Stranger | Superior Ingredients | Musica | Somewhere Nowhere | 3 Dollar Bill | The Chocolate Factory and headlining other major venues throughout the U.S. His eclectic sonic style has led him to share the stage with legendary and rising house and techno acts including Dombresky, Todd Terry, Rimarkable and Giolí & Assia. He has interviewed and profiled internationally-renowned artists including: Rimarkable, Prunk, LEFTI, Skream, Worakls, Franky Rizardo and more.Recently at Blue Midtown, Starr Bar, Club Room - Soho Grand Hotel · often with Riccardo Tavarez, Someone From Berlin, Patrick Kyle, none of them here that night
Recently at House of Yes, Le Bain, Good Room · often with boyyyish, Bella De León, Raphael Ernesto, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- boyyyish4 with Kandylion, 4 with KNDYFRK and 4 with SPRFRK
- Haruka2 with SPRFRK and 1 with KNDYFRK
- fernanDITO9 with SPRFRK
- Foster, just Foster.6 with SPRFRK
- DJ Shannon5 with Kandylion
- Planet B3 with Kandylion
- Serrian3 with Kandylion
- Synes3 with SPRFRK
The room
Earthly Delights — 367 events and 795 distinct artists since Aug 2024.
Holds about 74.