The Disco Express: NYC Residency
Café Balearica44 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Sat 16 Aug 2025
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Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Who they are
“Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse.”
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Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse. These collaborations showcase his versatility and unwavering commitment to delivering music that moves the soul. Beyond his accomplishments as an artist, Roland's role as a co-founder of T.O.N.Y. has been instrumental in shaping the label's success. Together with his fellow visionaries, he has created a platform that nurtures emerging talent and provides established artists with an avenue to express their creativity. Through T.O.N.Y.'s livestream series, they have brought the magic of their music to audiences around the world, bridging distances and uniting music lovers through the power of sound. Prepare to be swept away by his magnetic performances as he guides you on a transformative sonic journey, where the power of music transcends boundaries and unites us all.Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, MoodyHouse Recordings, Tropical Disco Records and The Disco Express.Recently at Music For A While, Ponyboy, Virgo · often with Brother Rich, branqueeno, Ethical Drift, 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.”
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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 Earthly Delights, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Riccardo Tavarez, Someone From Berlin, Patrick Kyle, none of them here that night
Recently at Jupiter Disco, Ms. Yoo, Earthly Delights · often with Ben Zo, XANDER, Klipdagga, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Brother Rich8 with Roland Cespedes
- Ben Zo3 with danny lynch
- branqueeno3 with Roland Cespedes
- Ethical Drift3 with Roland Cespedes
- Klipdagga2 with danny lynch
- LEMF2 with Roland Cespedes
- Riccardo Tavarez2 with Sainte Francis
- Someone From Berlin2 with Sainte Francis
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Café Balearica2
- Middle half finished between2 and 6
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted29
The room
Café Balearica — 89 events and 136 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
The Disco Express — 41 events and 45 artists since Sep 2023.