Metroactive » Mark Farina https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Mark Farina at the Ritz https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/10/mark-farina-at-the-ritz/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/10/mark-farina-at-the-ritz/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:10:23 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=124954
Mark Farina has been spinning records for a long time. Born and raised in Chicago, the tastemaking Bay Area transplant helped shape the San Francisco electronic scene in the early ’90s. Whether you find him at the helm of a pulsating house mix or weaving together a more downtempo groove, it is…]]>

Mark Farina has been spinning records for a long time. Born and raised in Chicago, the tastemaking Bay Area transplant helped shape the San Francisco electronic scene in the early ’90s. Whether you find him at the helm of a pulsating house mix or weaving together a more downtempo groove, it is advisable to wear comfy shoes. This dance pioneer is known for his lengthy and engrossing sets. Joining Farina will be local techno-house hero Arturo Garces and the Ritz’s resident DJ and IDM encyclopedia, Basura.

Mark Farina
Sat, 8pm, $16.50+
The Ritz, San Jose

 

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Known for his unique to Chicago house music, DJ Mark Farina is one of San Francisco’s premier selectors. Since 1989, Farina has continually evolved his sound—which he calls “mushroom jazz”—a toe-tapping, downtempo, fusion of acid jazz and deep house. Originally released on cassettes in 1992, the Mushroom Jazz series has grown to…]]>

Known for his unique to Chicago house music, DJ Mark Farina is one of San Francisco’s premier selectors. Since 1989, Farina has continually evolved his sound—which he calls “mushroom jazz”—a toe-tapping, downtempo, fusion of acid jazz and deep house. Originally released on cassettes in 1992, the Mushroom Jazz series has grown to become a cult favorite. He’s come a long way since, nabbing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard’s dance and electronic chart with his latest installment, Mushroom Jazz Eight in 2016. From time to time, Farina can play sets up to eight hours and has performed for two different rooms simultaneously.

Mark Farina
Sat, 8pm, $15+
The Ritz, San Jose

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