Ron Hardy

Derrick May Proves Detroit Techno Is Still Alive at Public Works

Deep Blue presents Derrick May Public Works May 11, 2013 The evening began at Terroir, a wine bar in SOMA, drinking expensive bottles of wine for a French friend's birthday (because honestly, you can't get more Gallic than wine, cheese, and "rillettes"). There was a group of about eight of his coun ... More >>

Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

Well everybody, it's been a lot of fun doing this column and partying with you for the past couple of years. As you are all aware, we're currently on an unstoppable collision course with the apocalypse, due to hit sometime around Friday, with the details as yet undetermined. Considering the approach ... More >>

Marcel Vogel: Show Preview

The Five Best Shows in San Francisco This Week

Ital @ Public Works, Thursday, Dec. 20 Daniel Martin-McCormick's musical résumé encompasses a mélange of guises and styles -- including post-hardcore freakouts, scorched post-punk dub, and lo-fi disco -- and several monikers, including the local band Mi Ami and the more dance-focused output of It ... More >>

Weekend Parties: Pharaohs, Chicago Skyway, Hieroglyphic Being, and More

Next week will be a magical time to be in San Francisco. It's almost Burning Man -- and as is the case every year, that means those of us away from the playa will have the run of the city. While you may suspect this means a sleepier nightlife, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, things ... More >>

Weekend Parties: Warm Leatherette's Third Anniversary, Hard French Returns, Monarch Goes Late, and More

We're now a week on from Paris Hilton's DJ debut and Deadmau5's flame-baiting blog post. Thankfully, the world hasn't collapsed, and it seems as though both events have prompted some serious discussion about the place of the DJ in contemporary society. For those of you interested in such things, we ... More >>

Behind the Beat with Hotthobo

Patrick Miller​It's been seven years since DJ/producer Randy Ellis moved from Southern California to San Francisco. He had been DJing under the name Hotthobo for a while before relocating, but recently he has started getting his own productions off the ground. Like many DJs, he focused on making " ... More >>

Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJ Pickpocket of Donuts

​Who in this city doesn't love Donuts? We're talking, of course, about both the sugary fried dough confections and the name of the club night where those breakfast treats become party favors. DJ Pickpocket is one of the DJs/hostesses behind the popular dance collective that pulls all kinds of cool ... More >>

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Fabric Vol. 11 (Swayzak)