Eli Escobar, Vivian Wang, Planet B, SMURFOUDIRTY - Dead Letter No.9
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Sat 21 Feb
Press play
Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Le Bain, Wed 21 OctEli Escobar
- next: Signal, Fri 23 OctVivian Wang
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 30 OctPlanet B
- SMURFOUDIRTY
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
3 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Vivian Wang and SMURFOUDIRTY — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Feb 2026.
- Eli Escobar and Planet B — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 8 Nov 2023.
- Planet B and SMURFOUDIRTY — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 May 2025.
Who they are
“With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats.”
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With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats. With an unparalleled record collection of handpicked gems and curveball productions, Escobar guides revellers through the heartbeat of music, from the past to the future. Always looking forward and keeping step with evolving generational tastes, Escobar has redefined his sound in recent years. As an acquainted DJ & Producer, the dance music veteran cut his teeth into the epicentre of 1990’s New York City hedonism and set the foundations for an admirable career. Releasing music on influential labels such as Phonica, Razor n Tape, Defected’s ‘Classic’ and his very own label imprint Night People, only gives a snapshot into the depth of his discovery. Spanning over more than 20 years, the influence and presence of Eli Escobar is undeniable in every corner of dance music. As a selector he has appeared on a variety of influential platforms including BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Resident Advisor's Exchange Podcast, Boiler Room, Mixmag ‘The Lab’ and The Lot Radio, only to name a few. Likewise transporting his sound to dancefloors across the world with residencies at House of Yes, Le Bain, Battlehymn and beyond. Globally respected and recognised as a forward thinking producer, Escobar’s output steps beyond conventional dance music with remix work for the likes of Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., Honey Dijon, Cakes Da Killa and many more. Now heading into 2023 Eli looks to stay true to his musical progressionHouse on 82, Deep House on 44, Disco on 17 and Nu-Disco on 12. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Deep South Recordings (3) (1), Off Track Recordings (1) and Potions Music (1); their RA profile also lists Classic, Phonica Records, Razor-N-Tape, Deeplomatic Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Knockdown Center, Gabriela, Rumi · often with DJ Moma, Andi, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
“Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives.”
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Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives. Vivian’s journey in music began amidst the backdrop of Tiananmen Square, inspiring a lifelong quest to express freedom and connection through sound. Her sets defy any single genre as she creates unconventional blends of rare vinyl treasures and innovative original productions. Her dynamic presence and versatility has propelled her to the top of the DJ scene, sharing stages with luminaries like Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Seth Troxler, Juan Atkins, and David Morales, leaving audiences spellbound from Brooklyn to beyond. Vivian’s commitment extends beyond the DJ booth; she’s a pivotal figure in the Brooklyn Sway Label and a co-founder of Freshly Pressed, a music series that supports youth music programs. Join us in celebrating Vivian Wang, who dances to the beat of her own drum, leaving a trail of joy and liberation wherever she plays.Recently at House of Yes, H0L0, Signal · often with Asha Jasz, Devoye, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
“Planet B is no stranger to New York dance floors, having held residencies in legendary rooms like House of Yes and Le Bain.”
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Planet B is no stranger to New York dance floors, having held residencies in legendary rooms like House of Yes and Le Bain. Though it has been his “all-nighters” at Eli Escobar’s newly minted Gabriela and the storied Good Room that have pushed him into new light. Planet B’s foundations are house, disco, funk and soul, but very little is off limits. Words can only do so much to describe a Planet B soundtrack, so it’s best you meet him on the floor.Recently at Gabriela, Outer Heaven, Good Room · often with beewack, Fernelly, Serrian, none of them here that night
“Christopher Weeden aka SMURFO UDIRTY .Born and raised in NYC .”
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Christopher Weeden aka SMURFO UDIRTY .Born and raised in NYC . Son of legendary funk guitarist / composer / arranger DENNIS “ MENACE “ WEEDEN ( credits France Joli , Taana Gardner , secret weapon , Gwen McRae , and more ) grandson of Terry Pollard ( Detroit rock and roll hall of fame and American Jazz legend ) Dj in nyc for almost 15 years specializing in disco , funk and house music AND hip hop . I have shared stages with a multitude of artist across America ( mostly NY ) and for the last 5 years in Greece as well .Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Le Bain, Jupiter Disco · often with Deo'jorge, DJ Ultra Violet, Regis Noir, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DJ Ultra Violet21 with Eli Escobar and 3 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- Sissies of Mercy15 with Eli Escobar and 2 with Planet B
- Cosmo9 with Eli Escobar and 2 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- DJ Moma38 with Eli Escobar
- Andi32 with Eli Escobar
- Tedd Patterson16 with Eli Escobar
- The Carry Nation13 with Eli Escobar
- Andy Pry12 with Eli Escobar
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Dead Letter No. 961
- Middle half finished between31 and 102
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted110
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.