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12.23 CHRISTMAS:REVOLUTION w/ SCUMFROG (@BLEU:Detroit)
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| marcus_beier |
friday, december 23rd, 2005
join us for our 2005 holiday event!
is proud to present:
'christmas: revolution'
with special guest
the scumfrog
effin records/new york city/amsterdam
shawn michaels
bleu/detroit
marcus beier
forward/friskyradio/fiberlineaudio/detroit
doors @ 9pm
18+ welcome with proper i.d.
$3 wells/domestics from 9-10:30
presales available shortly @ www.groovetickets.com
bleu room experience
1540 woodward avenue
downtown detroit
313.222.1900
www.bleudetroit.com
who is the scumfrog?
name: jesse houck
The Scumfrog, an Amsterdam native and New York City transplant, has evolved his sound by combining the best from both sides of the Atlantic with a sophisticated blend of New York dark and rock-influenced beats and sexy European sounds. His recent successes include four no. 1 club hits; 2001's Ibiza anthem "We Love You" (Rolling Stones 60's cover), his remix of George Michael's single "Freeek", the billboard dance smash "Love At First Sight" by Kylie Minogue, and his re-conception of Dirty Vegas' "Days Go By". 2002 was an exciting year for The Scumfrog. Highlights included collaboration with David Bowie on Positiva, and DJ Gigs all over the world.
At the end of 2002, his new single "Music Revolution" was available for free download off his website for ten weeks. This generated enough play and publicity for the song to make a big impact during the 2003 Miami Winter Conference. The song is also featured on his compilation "Extended Engagement", which features 20 of his recent productions and remixes.
The Scumfrog DJ sets are not limited to mixing records. They include his live vocals, percussion, samples, visuals and occasional guest performances. The colorful live sets and consistently innovative productions landed him on the cover of DJ magazine in May 2003, and expose him frequently on Pete Tong’s BBC1 radio shows. On April 26th, the British station aired the first Scumfrog Essential Mix.
For over ten years, The Scumfrog (a.k.a. Jesse Houk) spread his distinctive sound in clubs throughout Europe. In 1997, the DJ and producer packed his record bags and brought his sound stateside to New York City. During the next two years, he released "The Watersong", (featured on Danny Tenaglia’s "GU Athens"), and the soulful single "Learning To Fly", which he signed to R*Senal records, the label of house music heavyweight Roger Sanchez. The Scumfrog and Sanchez toured together in 2001, and ever since, this Dutch born DJ/producer has been a familiar face behind turntables around the globe.
Annie Lennox, Monica, Missy Elliot, New Order and David Bowie are just some of the names that have recently undergone the Scumfrog’s remix treatment, and there are many to follow. When he is not remixing or producing other artists, he is working on his artist album, scheduled for completion in September. To check out everything about The Scumfrog, visit www.thescumfrog.com.
Keep an eye on this amphibian, as he is leaping all over the place. |
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| Nikitha |
SWEET! i haven't seen Scumfrog live in ages!i may definately hit up this event!
Nikitha |
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| jam.iii |
| the mutha frickin scumfrog!! wooooah imma try and get work off for this one, i've wanted to seem him live for like 4 years now *ribbit*! |
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| tatgirl |
Anyone know how long the drive is from Detroit to DC?
I gotta be in DC the next day for X-mas, and if its not too much further of a drive, I'd consider it.... |
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| marcus_beier |
| Detroit to DC is probably like 12 hours...come get freaky with us, then be on your way :) |
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| tatgirl |
Clubs close there at 2, right?
TO > Detroit: 4 hrs
Detroit > DC: 12 hrs
I'd have to drive thru the night as soon as the club closed to get to DC at a decent hour. I may have to pass.... :( |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
YEAAAAAAA ING HOOO!!!!
I'm seeing him at the CoZo in Toronto next weekend...I LOVE living in Windsor. I get the advantage of seeing him twice!! YEA!! SO FRICKIN' EXCITED FOR THIS!! |
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| marcus_beier |
THIS SHOW IS GOING TO ROCK...COME TO DETROIT, AND HELP US CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS> REVOLUTION STYLE!!!!
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
Just saw him at the Zone and am hopefully going to make it out for round 2!
P.S. It was nice meeting you at Andy Moor Marcus :) |
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| marcus_beier |
| Likewise cutie.....glad to see you guys in the D always :) |
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| Detroit2 |
Well, the Bleu Room Experience does it again. The Detroit club heavyweight is internationally adored for its brave booking and satisfying parties, and they draw their talent from literally all over the world. Friday, December 23rd they turn to the Dutch for a unique dance experience, welcoming pan-global groover The Scumfrog for the special holiday season show, Christmas Revolution. The Amsterdam-born, New York-residing electronic music hit-maker has remixed everyone from David Bowie to Britney Spears, but it's often his own songs that garner the ravest response. Decide for yourself. Shawn Michaels and Marcus Beier open.
Born Jesse Houk, The Scumfrog moved to the states in 1997, and soon thereafter laid down his first single, “The Watersong.” It, not surprisingly, was a hit. This quickly became a trend, as Houk has scored eight number one hits just since 2002. But it was his debut album, Simmer, (released on Effin Records, the label he co-operates with Steve Rosen) that truly announced his arrival to the international dance community. In addition to his duties as producer of the project, he shined as a songwriter, musician, and singer. He, as they say, does it all.
His live shows, however, are perhaps the most exciting facet of his musical creativity, and are fast becoming the stuff of legend. Guest appearances, unusual samples, and brave live vocals and even percussion are all trademark features of the typical Scumfrog performance. Innovation's in his blood, it seems, and word of his rowdy antics has spread throughout the electronic music underground. So get out of the cold, and get into The Scumfrog. |
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