Vigilante presents
Rama - John Raffaele b2b Keen
Outer Heaven191 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002 · Map
This night happened — Thu 26 Mar
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Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
2 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- John Raffaele and Keen — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Dec 2023.
Who they are
“So you want to get to know Rama?”
their own biography
Recently at Apollo Studio, H0L0, Mansions · often with Max Sprauer, Desyn, Burchan Acar, none of them here that night
“DJing since 2011, New York native John Raffaele has been bringing life to dancefloors in the US and abroad on countless occasions.”
their own biography
the whole biography
DJing since 2011, New York native John Raffaele has been bringing life to dancefloors in the US and abroad on countless occasions. His tireless work and commitment to nightlife and music culture with his projects Subsurface (party) & Impressions Philly (record store) could be described as an unquenchable thirst for more. After relocating to Philadelphia in 2016, John wasted no time working dancefloors across the city for underground local crews. After 2 years in the Philadelphia circuit, John teamed up with his partner and one of his closest friends, Keen in December 2017 to launch the now accredited warehouse party series- Subsurface, to channel their vision into their own experience to share with others in Philadelphia. Since then they have wasted no time reshaping the mold of underground parties in Philadelphia hosting artists such as Anthony Parasole, Omar S, John Dimas, Steve O’Sullivan, and more recently Hamish & Toby, Brawther, Analog Soul, Christian AB and more with no signs of slowing down. In August of 2020, during the pandemic John had been digging for records at such a frequent rate, and being out of gigs with little income- he spawned Impressions Philadelphia, an online/ pop-up record store, filling a void for dance music record shopping in Philly. Since then, the shop has made a mark on local DJ’s and collectors in the city. As a producer, John has been working behind the scenes tirelessly at developing his sound. After many months/years at work, John will be part of the next forthcoming release on Tbilisi based label- Small Moves alongside collaborators Sweater and Bobby Banks under their alias “Post Play”. Expect that to drop fall 2021.Recently at MAD Radio NYC, Mansions, Moondog Hifi · often with Daniel Dutts, Very J, Post Play, none of them here that night
“Keen is a DJ/Producer based out of Philadelphia.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Keen is a DJ/Producer based out of Philadelphia. His love for dance music was found in the city upon his arrival in 2011. Since then, his energy towards the scene has had him steadily climbing the ranks as a go to name in the nightlife circuit. As production manager and resident DJ of party series, Subsurface - he has helped push the boundaries in producing creative environments for dance music lovers. Keen has hosted and supported some of the world’s most notable underground acts. His efforts have also taken him across the globe. Playing festivals such as Dimensions & Trotamundo along with clubs & DIY parties in Dublin, London, Amsterdam, and all over the US. Through a fusion of house, techno, & electro, Keen’s method in blending eclectic flavors & paths fulfills his goal in compiling a story and sculpting the space. His knack for unique cuts and custom edits reflect his love for extraordinary sounds & feelings.Recently at Signal, Apollo Studio, H0L0 · often with Max Sprauer, Jay Tripwire, Kepler, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Max Sprauer9 with Rama NYC and 2 with Keen
- Nabeel1 with John Raffaele and 1 with Keen
- Desyn7 with Rama NYC
- Burchan Acar6 with Rama NYC
- Faciendo Soundsystem4 with Rama NYC
- Tom Morgan4 with Rama NYC
- CAMILLA3 with Rama NYC
- Daniel Dutts3 with John Raffaele
The room
Outer Heaven — 457 events and 458 distinct artists since Aug 2023.