TORTURE CHAMBER Vol 8
Agent Orange DJ, Giovani, Pauly Perez, Chris Lewis, hosted by Destro 187
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Mon 30 Sep 2024
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Who was billed5 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
4 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Giovani and Destro187 — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Tue 26 Dec 2023.
- CHRIS LEWIS and Destro187 — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Mon 30 Sep 2024.
- Giovani and CHRIS LEWIS — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Mon 30 Sep 2024.
- Destro187 and Pauly Perez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 May 2024.
- Agent Orange and Giovani — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 Mar 2024.
- Agent Orange and Destro187 — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 Mar 2024.
Who they are
often with DJ Courtney K, Pjay, KAÏ, none of them here that night
“Giovani, under the name of Switch, started his Dj career in 2000, 3 years after he won the Human Pattern and The Riddle DJ contest in 2003, then had his first residency in a small underground club called "Subroyal" in Bogotá, Colombia.”
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Giovani, under the name of Switch, started his Dj career in 2000, 3 years after he won the Human Pattern and The Riddle DJ contest in 2003, then had his first residency in a small underground club called "Subroyal" in Bogotá, Colombia. He was playing all sorts of music from Electro,Techno, Tech‐house to Breaks. Spinning in the most popular clubs in Colombia's capital city, Bogota like Monitor, Barbarella, Arena, La Sala, 4Rooms and more ‐ this got the attention of Ultrabass collective whom in 2004 invited him to play at the Bogotraxx Festival which is a self‐funded independent festival with the objective to spread electronic art and music to the different sectors of Bogotá with free concerts and workshops. This festival has the participation of Djs from Germany and more European countries like France where this festival was celebrated simultaneously. Giovani’s participation in the arts and electronic music festival Bogotrax, propelled a European tour later on 2004 where he pinned in differents Clubs such us: Batofar (www.batofar.org), Glazart (http://www.glazart.com/), Rexclub (http://www.rexclub.com/), Le 4 sans (http://www.le4sans.com/), Le fleche d’or (http://www.flechedor.fr/), Technoparade 2005 (http://www.technoparade.fr/) Le Placard Headphones Festival 2005 (http://www.leplacard.org/) and private events until the end of the 2005’s summer. In 2006 Giovani moves to New York where he has played ever since his arrival ratifying his sometimes‐quirky, somewhat‐spacey always‐banging style of mixing, earning respect among the industry members and fans. In the big apple Giovani had his first residency at Bar 13 NYC become an active element of Biatch Corp collective and started techno parties and in 2008 was established also as a recording label. Biatch Corp collective was responsible of the debut artist in New York like: Joseph Capriatti, Stephan Bodzin, Perc and many more, the collective was selected between the top 5 techno parties in New York by the Time Out New York magazine, great accomplishment at that time in the constantly struggling New York scene. In 2010 founded Trilogy NYC events. w/ (Vj ELI-Q) and still providing events to support New York's Electronic music scene, connecting and providing an opportunity for local talent Djs from all over the world but specially support of Colombian Djs/Artist. Some Clubs, parties and event were Giovani perform: Output, TBA Brooklyn, Cielo, Bar 13, Mixmag Lab NY, Sullivan Room, Black Flamenco, Ceremony, Black Markett Membership, ReSolute, Halcyon Records Shop, Studio 299 Brooklyn, Hiro Ball Room, Le Poison Rouge, The Paper Box, Lot 45, Wyckoff Beer Garden, Studio B, Raine, SRB Brooklyn, System, Z Hotel, National Underground, The red Velvet Lounge, Open House, Sheik & Beik, Karma, Unicorn Meat, and more. Shared stage with the following artists: Stephan Bodzin, Perc, Joseph Capriatti,Jeff Mills, Alex Bau, Markantonio, Mark Broom, Monoloc, Exos, John Beltrán, Kilbourne, Frankie Bones, Ayako Mori, Dense & Pika, Julia Govor, Lenny Dee, The Crystal method, Ophidian, Dustin Zhan, Marko Nastic, The Advent,Gregor Tresher, Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), tim Green, Kyle Geiger, Xpansul, Martinez, Pekka, Luca Bacchetti, Swayzak, Agent Orange, Danton Eeprom, Deepak Sharma, Silicone Soul, Efdmin, Jamie Kid, Thomas Melchoir, My My, Abe Duque, John Selway, Stewart Walker, Trent Cantrelle, Damian Lazarus, Stimming, Dinky, Jona, Joey Beltran, Misstress Barbara (WMC Miami 2009) , Denite, DJ Three, Shlomi Aber, Pablo Boliva, Jeff Samuel, Guido Scheider, GummiHz, Lee Curtis, Guti, Brendon Moller, Markus Mehta, Derek Marin, Metope, Benno Bloome, Ambivalent, Insideout, Funkstrorung, Monkey Bros.Oriol Calvo, Mario Ochoa, Stephan Barnem Connie, Lenny Posso, Dennis Rodgers, Andrew Technique, Chopstick, Ascii Disko, Flavio Diaz, Namito, Pierce, Lawrence aka Sten, Karri O, Pfirter, Darko Esser, Someone Else, Marc Marzenit, Jeff Mills, Alex Bau, Markantonio, Pawas, Erphun, Tim Baker, Taster Peter, Marco Effe, Sonico, Paula Velez, Destro, Dj Emerson, Maxx Rossi, Tensal, Temudo, Klauss, Sasha Carass, Pornbugs and MoreRecently at 315 Stagg st, The Office, Jupiter Disco · often with No Yugen, Todd Fatjo, Pjay, none of them here that night
“Chris Lewis is a revered New York-based DJ and selector, known for crafting transformative sonic journeys that fuse House, Techno, Breaks, and Trance into a seamless, soul-moving experience.”
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Chris Lewis is a revered New York-based DJ and selector, known for crafting transformative sonic journeys that fuse House, Techno, Breaks, and Trance into a seamless, soul-moving experience. A true Jedi master of musical curation, Chris has spent decades shaping dance floors across the globe with his signature blend of power, precision, and passion. His origin story begins in Chicago, 1987—a chance visit to former college roommates turned into a life-altering immersion in the birthplace of House. Frequenting legendary clubs and absorbing sets by icons like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and “Jumpin” Julian Perez, Chris found himself at the epicenter of a cultural revolution. The sounds of Chicago House and Detroit Techno became encoded in his DNA, laying the foundation for a lifelong devotion to the craft. Returning to NYC in 1989, Chris launched his DJ career with a mission: to move bodies and elevate spirits. His residencies span iconic venues coast to coast—from Prince’s Glam Slam in Los Angeles to Metropolis Irvine, CA, The Roxy, NYC, Keybar in Brooklyn, Bar None in Hoboken. He’s graced the decks at Webster Hall, The Tunnel, Nowadays, and international hotspots in Venezuela, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Chris has shared the booth with legends including Victor Simonelli, Timo Maas, Sandra Collins, Doc Martin, Frankie Bones, and DJ Disciple. His sets are praised for their genre-fluidity and emotional depth, effortlessly weaving Afro House, Deep Tech, Nu Disco, Tribal, Techno, Dub House Disco,, Breaks and Classic NYC vibes into hypnotic, high-energy performances. Currently, Chris holds monthly residencies at KEYBAR in Bushwick—where he helms the ever sparkling “GLITTERATI!” party, featuring dub house disco, nu disco, deep and NYC classic house vibes. THE KEEP in Ridgewood, NY, showcasing a broader spectrum of house and techno flavors. He’s a regular at rooftop venues in Times Square and waterfront spots in Connecticut.. Upcoming appearances including House of Glass alongside Mike Clark “Agent X” and Rissa Garcia, DISTRICT APPLE at MADRADIO April 17th, MOVEMENT, May 22nd, and Torture Chamber at Bossa Nova Civic Club in July. In October, he returns to Medellín, Colombia, continuing his global journey. Fans and fellow DJs follow his weekly hype chart of future house and techno hits, published every Wednesday on Instagram and Facebook—has become a trusted source for what’s next in underground dance music. “For me, it’s all about sharing music that makes an unforgettable impact and moves people. Fusing techno, house, breaks, and trance into a seamless flow—mixing from power to power—is what I strive for. Journey by DJ isn’t just a concept. It’s a mantra.”Recently at The Office, KEYBAR · often with Heather Heart, Alexander Technique, Tommy Junior, none of them here that night
“Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s.”
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Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Today, as a DJ for nearly 25 years, Destro favors the sounds of Hard Techno, Ghettotek, Chicago Hard House and the melodic elements found in Trance and Progressive House. As part of The Usual Suspects DJ collective, Destro co-hosted TNL (a well-received Techno & House Music online show) for close to three years. Destro’s recently released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic, with additional releases in the works.Their RA profile lists Hard Electronic and Techno Parade.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Dolso's · often with Alexander Technique, SPEEDŸ, Pjay, none of them here that night
Recently at Echo Lake Campground, Dolso's · often with Mrfaust999, Dank, Tony Di Angelis, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Pjay8 with Giovani, 4 with Destro187 and 1 with Agent Orange
- Alexander Technique9 with Destro187 and 2 with CHRIS LEWIS
- Todd Fatjo9 with Giovani and 1 with Agent Orange
- Secret Raver8 with Giovani and 1 with Agent Orange
- Tommy Diaz5 with Giovani and 1 with Agent Orange
- Tony Di Angelis3 with Destro187 and 2 with Pauly Perez
- Heather Heart2 with CHRIS LEWIS and 2 with Destro187
- SPEEDŸ10 with Destro187
14 said they were going — quieter than a usual Monday at Bossa Nova Civic Club.
how this compares
- Median final count, Mondays at Bossa Nova Civic Club21
- Middle half finished between11 and 34
- Past Mondays at this venue counted164
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (61), House (33), Club (27), Electro (6) and Tech House (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
The Usual Suspects — 16 events and 83 artists since Dec 2023.