ELIXIR Thursdays May 31, 2012

San Francisco DJ Rick Preston started off his career playing disco and funk in the 80's. He became part of various nighttime gatherings in bars and night clubs, leading their evenings with swooning tunes and industrial beats. As his style of music progressed, so did his attraction to what would lead to an even bigger movement: House Music.

In the 90's, when the underground dance scene was at its strongest, Rick became involved with promoting and hosting numerous club nights and raves, alongside his frequent DJ residencies. While his DJ sets are mostly considered deep and funky, Rick enjoys taking the crowd on "a journey"; bringing together a multitude of genres which can include soulful vocals, disco, tribal rhythms, tech-house, some acid house, a classic track or two, or even a mind-awakening spoken word.

As a house music producer, Preston's motto of "quality not quantity" has kept him in good stead with some superb labels; notably Glasgow Underground -- home to Mateo & Matos, Romanthony, and Neon Heights. He also has releases on Viva! Recordings, Worship Recordings, AfterHours, Eight-Tracks, Kolour Recordings, Amfibius Recordings, Character Recordings, Freeze Records, Big Big Trax, and BCE.

Rick has also done remixes for Nervous Records, Amenti Music, Limestone Recordings, Motion Music, Housetown Records, Coastline Recordings, Blue Iguana, Bananza Recordings, and Mimosa Recordings.

Setting the pace for the evening is our resident, DJ Kimani.

** Every Thursday * 6p-12a * $3-$5 Happy Hour specials until 8p * 21+ * $5 after 8p **

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