RJ Pickens VIP Promotional Newsletter: Gigs, downloads, hookups, and recommendations!
Greetings to my friends, fans, and supporters, both near and far --
Winter wasted no time in throwing in the towel here in Chicago, am I right? Bring on the spring!
Gotta say though, winter was good to me, and February closed out in proper fashion, as pictured above -- haha!
Thanks to Jennifer Catherine for the candid pic. This was from Sat 25Feb2012, as my pal Glenn Morrison and I took the night into the home stretch.
Big thanks also to all of you who came out for that. Great night filled with great music and people!
But back to bringing on the spring...
WMC | Miami Music Week | Ultra is just around the corner, and I've got a couple recommendations for you guys to check out if you're gonna be down there (2 of which I'm playing at!).
I've also got a new FloorControl episode from SKS and I for you to peep, a pair live mixes for you, and more!
Gotta say though, winter was good to me, and February closed out in proper fashion, as pictured above -- haha!
Thanks to Jennifer Catherine for the candid pic. This was from Sat 25Feb2012, as my pal Glenn Morrison and I took the night into the home stretch.
Big thanks also to all of you who came out for that. Great night filled with great music and people!
But back to bringing on the spring...
WMC | Miami Music Week | Ultra is just around the corner, and I've got a couple recommendations for you guys to check out if you're gonna be down there (2 of which I'm playing at!).
I've also got a new FloorControl episode from SKS and I for you to peep, a pair live mixes for you, and more!
Plenty of good stuff to get through in this newsletter installment, so let's get to the goods.
Here's what you've got in store for you:
- I'm playing NEXT WED at Mekka in Miami for a rowdy WMC event in the making!
- I'm also playing aboard the [sold out] Cosmic Gate Yacht Party NEXT SAT in Miami as well!
- New episode of FloorControl w/ guest: Anthony Attalla -- Broadcasting this Friday!
- I'm playing an opening set for Canadian powerhouse - MAX GRAHAM - SAT 31Mar2012!
- Download my set for the event with Sultan & Ned Shepard - recorded live from SpyBar!
- Download my Eric Prydz tribute set from "The Influence" night at Vision!
- My WMC 2012 Party Recommendation :)
NEXT WEDNESDAY, Mar. 21st, 2012
Vertical / Technique Mgmt / Burn The Fire / Electric Soundstage / Digi Love / ZipDJ / HiBias Records present:
DFB - Dirty Filthy Beatz - ft. RJ Pickens and a whole slew of talented artists!
MEKKA - 950 Northeast 2nd Avenue - Miami
Vertical / Technique Mgmt / Burn The Fire / Electric Soundstage / Digi Love / ZipDJ / HiBias Records present:
DFB - Dirty Filthy Beatz - ft. RJ Pickens and a whole slew of talented artists!
MEKKA - 950 Northeast 2nd Avenue - Miami
10pm - 10am
This coming Wednesday night, I look forward to making my Miami club debut.
For those of you getting down to Miami on Wednesday or before, this could make a great night for you to check out, that won't break the bank. (Presales only $20!)
Lots of great up and coming talent on this lineup, along with some proper & established seasoned veterans should make this night one that could be full of pleasant surprises.
There's 5 rooms of music going on for this party.
I don't have my slot info or room assignment yet, but I think that this could prove to be a bit of an interesting night.
I don't have my slot info or room assignment yet, but I think that this could prove to be a bit of an interesting night.
A wide variety of musical styles will be featured this night, so it really will have something for most anyone.
I also have the pleasure of playing alongside guys like Sean Tyas, Cold Blank, and Matteo DiMarr. If you don't know them, check them out!
Let me know if you're thinking about hitting this up, and I'll keep you posted on what my set time is, etc...
Presale tickets are available here for only $20: http://wmc.wantickets.com/Events/103376/DFB-Dirty-Filthy-Beatz-Mekka-Miami/
For more information on the club, visit their website at: http://www.mekkamiami.com
SATURDAY, Mar. 24th, 2012
COSMIC GATE Yacht Party [SOLD OUT!!!]
Also feat. Wippenberg, Emma Hewitt, Row, and RJ Pickens!
THE MUSETTE - 401 Biscayne Blvd - Miami
COSMIC GATE Yacht Party [SOLD OUT!!!]
Also feat. Wippenberg, Emma Hewitt, Row, and RJ Pickens!
THE MUSETTE - 401 Biscayne Blvd - Miami
12pm - 5pm
Ummmm.... yeah. So last newsletter I sent out, I hinted at this... The announcement and tickets were going to go up just a few days after I sent my last message.
And then, literally AS SOON as the tickets went on sale for this, they were selling like crazy.
In fact, this party SOLD OUT in 48 HOURS. I'd love to say that it was because of me -- haha -- but more realistically, it was because it has also sold out the past 2 years they've had it, and because its a guaranteed raging good time.
And then, literally AS SOON as the tickets went on sale for this, they were selling like crazy.
In fact, this party SOLD OUT in 48 HOURS. I'd love to say that it was because of me -- haha -- but more realistically, it was because it has also sold out the past 2 years they've had it, and because its a guaranteed raging good time.
So... I apologize to the majority of you who I wasn't able to get information out to in time.
Evidently, next time I'll have to sit and wait with my finger on the mousepad, waiting to click "send email" for the moment when tickets go on sale.
Evidently, next time I'll have to sit and wait with my finger on the mousepad, waiting to click "send email" for the moment when tickets go on sale.
However, it's inevitable that there's a small handfull of people that have tickets and won't be able to make it on the day of the event.
If you're feeling adventurous, and want to see if you can make your way onto this party, show up to the boat dock on the day of the event.
If you're feeling adventurous, and want to see if you can make your way onto this party, show up to the boat dock on the day of the event.
If there's any no-shows, they will sell off the spots until the boat is at it's legal capacity.
After that, we embark on a day of tomfoolery. Destination: unknown.
More info available here: http://wmc.wantickets.com/Events/99052/Cosmic-Gate-Friends-Yacht-Party/
BROADCASTING THIS FRIDAY - MAR 16th:
FLOORCONTROL - episode 042!
FLOORCONTROL - episode 042!
Hour 1: RJ Pickens & SKS - Hour 2: ANTHONY ATTALLA
Broadcast details below...
Broadcast details below...
We're broadcasting exclusively this 3rd Friday, and every 3rd Friday of the month on DI.fm's Progressive Channel!
***Please note, this month our show will be airing ONE HOUR LATER than our usual broadcast time, due to a seasonal time change in Europe that has not occured yet***
Click here to tune in: http://listen.di.fm/public3/progressive.pls
Broadcast times (for this month only):
1-3pm Eastern (US)
12pm-2pm Central (US)
10am-12pm Pacific (US)
6-8pm London
7-9pm Central European Time
Broadcast times (for this month only):
1-3pm Eastern (US)
12pm-2pm Central (US)
10am-12pm Pacific (US)
6-8pm London
7-9pm Central European Time
SATURDAY, Mar. 31st, 2012
Vision presents: MAX GRAHAM - w/ RJ Pickens & Jeff Kula, Digital Departure
Vision - 632 N Dearborn - Chicago
Vision presents: MAX GRAHAM - w/ RJ Pickens & Jeff Kula, Digital Departure
Vision - 632 N Dearborn - Chicago
10pm - 5am
After returning from Miami, I have pleasure to warm things up with my homey Jeff Kula, for one of Chicago's favorite Prog and Trance artists - MAX GRAHAM!
Max has become a regular staple in Chicago over the years, with many performances at both Vision and SpyBar.
He's built himself a nice Chicago following and rocks the house when he comes thru!
This night should certainly be no exception, so I highly recommend this night, as it's destined to be a night of great music!
He's built himself a nice Chicago following and rocks the house when he comes thru!
This night should certainly be no exception, so I highly recommend this night, as it's destined to be a night of great music!
Our set time is from approximately 10pm-1:30am. Get there early to take advantage of my door hookup below!
***DOOR HOOKUP***
Use password "I KNOW RJ" at the door for FREE entry before 11:30, and reduced admission after!
Use password "I KNOW RJ" at the door for FREE entry before 11:30, and reduced admission after!
Now Available for Podcast / Download:
FLOORCONTROL - episodes 040 and 041!
FLOORCONTROL - episodes 040 and 041!
FloorControl keeps chugging right along, and continues being very well-received by those who subscribe to the podcast and those who tune in for the broadcast on DI.fm alike!
The last several episodes we've cranked out are really solid, and if you haven't gotten a chance to check them out, you can do so now... On demand! :)
Episode 040 features a proper guestmix from the lovely and talented MISS NINE, and also featured a fresh new mix from RJ Pickens & SKS.
We put a dope mix together, and then Miss Nine comes on in hour 2 and bangs things up a bit!
Episode 040 features a proper guestmix from the lovely and talented MISS NINE, and also featured a fresh new mix from RJ Pickens & SKS.
We put a dope mix together, and then Miss Nine comes on in hour 2 and bangs things up a bit!
Episode 041 features an hour long mix from RJ Pickens and from SKS each. Loads of great tunes featured here. Grab it!
Definitely be sure to download it check it out!
Instructions on how to subscribe or download are below in the next section...
FLOORCONTROL Podcast - Subscribe/Download!
Or just simply click this button to subscibe via iTunes.
Now Available for Download:
RJ PICKENS - Live at Spybar - Chicago - 17Feb2012
(Sultan & Ned Shepard opener)
I was asked to warm things up for Sultan & Ned Shepard at SpyBar in Chicago.
To say things got warmed-up is not only a fair assessment, but kind of an understatement.
Don't take my word for it, thought... Listen for yourself. :)
To say things got warmed-up is not only a fair assessment, but kind of an understatement.
Don't take my word for it, thought... Listen for yourself. :)
Check it out here! http://i.mixcloud.com/CBLbEA
Tracklisting
01. Solarstone - Seven Cities (Solaris Heights Remix)
02. Luis Junior - Alibi
03. Blue Haze - Into Nothing
04. Agoria - Anni Mari
05. John Creamer & Stephane K - I Wish You Were Here (16B Remix)
06. Pryda - Rakfunk
07. Gabriel Ananda - Hale Blop (Sebastien Leger Tropical Dub)
08. Namito - Green Heart
09. Mason - The Ridge (Oliver Klein & Peter Jeurgens Remix)
10. Dousk - Stepp
11. King Unique - Dirty (George Delkos Remix)
12. Jeremy Olander ft. Garbage - Rypamont (RJ Pickens Milk Bootleg)
13. Solomun - After Rain Comes Sun
14. Miss Nine - Sweet Rain
15. Groove Armada - History (Still Going Remix)
16. Anisov - Chicago
17. Branchie - 360' (Original Club Mix)
18. Patch Park - Spaceshuttle Backpack
19. Funkagenda - Afterclub
01. Solarstone - Seven Cities (Solaris Heights Remix)
02. Luis Junior - Alibi
03. Blue Haze - Into Nothing
04. Agoria - Anni Mari
05. John Creamer & Stephane K - I Wish You Were Here (16B Remix)
06. Pryda - Rakfunk
07. Gabriel Ananda - Hale Blop (Sebastien Leger Tropical Dub)
08. Namito - Green Heart
09. Mason - The Ridge (Oliver Klein & Peter Jeurgens Remix)
10. Dousk - Stepp
11. King Unique - Dirty (George Delkos Remix)
12. Jeremy Olander ft. Garbage - Rypamont (RJ Pickens Milk Bootleg)
13. Solomun - After Rain Comes Sun
14. Miss Nine - Sweet Rain
15. Groove Armada - History (Still Going Remix)
16. Anisov - Chicago
17. Branchie - 360' (Original Club Mix)
18. Patch Park - Spaceshuttle Backpack
19. Funkagenda - Afterclub
Also Available for Download:
RJ PICKENS - The Influence: Eric Prydz Tribute Set
Live at Vision Chicago - 14Jan2012
As a DJ, I've often wanted an excuse to play a set consisting entirely of one DJ/producer's material... There are many favorites that I have, but I was forced to pick just one for this Vision event... The choice was a difficult one, but out of all the producers who's work I admire and respect, there was one person who makes some flat-out phenomenal music, and is someone who's tracks I often play in my DJ sets... "The Influence" of my choosing is ERIC PRYDZ.
Eric Prydz has proven to be an inspiration in my own artistic journey by constantly surprising me with the caliber of his music productions and leaving me anxious to hear his next release. There is a refreshing simplicity in the structure of his tracks, yet the way he layers on elements and tweaks each one of them adds a beautiful element of complexity that is undeniably unique to him.
I tried my best to play a set that could pass as one of his own.
The club went wild for this set, I'm proud to say...
...And I'd like to think that it was half because of Eric, but also half because of me. :)
Turn it up and enjoy!
To Stream: http://soundcloud.com/rjpickens/rj-pickens-the-influence-eric-prydz-tribute-vision-chicago-13jan2012
To Download: http://soundcloud.com/rjpickens/rj-pickens-the-influence-eric-prydz-tribute-vision-chicago-13jan2012/download
RJ Pickens
Live @ The Influence
Vision Nightclub - Chicago
Eric Prydz Tribute Set
14 January 2012
Live @ The Influence
Vision Nightclub - Chicago
Eric Prydz Tribute Set
14 January 2012
Tracklisting:
01. Cirez D - Bauerpost
02. Pryda - Evouh
03. Cirez D - Glow
04. Pryda - Remember
05. Cirez D - The Tunnel
06. Paolo Mojo - 1983 (Eric Prydz Remix)
07. Eric Prydz - Fabric Test
08. Faithless - Not Going Home (Eric Prydz Remix)
09. Pryda - MSBOY
10. Cirez D - On Off
11. Pryda - Mirage
12. Pryda - Waves
01. Cirez D - Bauerpost
02. Pryda - Evouh
03. Cirez D - Glow
04. Pryda - Remember
05. Cirez D - The Tunnel
06. Paolo Mojo - 1983 (Eric Prydz Remix)
07. Eric Prydz - Fabric Test
08. Faithless - Not Going Home (Eric Prydz Remix)
09. Pryda - MSBOY
10. Cirez D - On Off
11. Pryda - Mirage
12. Pryda - Waves
This live mix was recorded and released for promotional purposes only. All rights to each of these songs used are reserved by their respective artists and labels.
RJ's WMC 2012 EVENT RECOMMENDATION:
SPIN ARTIST AGENCY SHOWCASE!
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
National Hotel Pool
1677 Collins Ave - South Beach
This event is being put on by my pals at the Spin agency.
This lineup alone should be enough to get you to snatch up a ticket.
And if that's not enough, there's a special surprise guest that will make your attendance at this party something you'll thank yourself for later.
And if that's not enough, there's a special surprise guest that will make your attendance at this party something you'll thank yourself for later.
Get your tickets at http://www.pachanyc.com/miami
See you at the pool!
Today is a great day to indulge in some top-notch music... So, indulge!
And if you think that a friend would like to get what I'm sending out here, please don't hesitate to forward it on to them. Cheers -
As always, thanks so much for the continued support! See you on the dancefloor soon...
--RJ--
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