Q&A: JG Wilkes of Optimo
JG Wilkes is one half of Optimo—the long-standing DJ duo who had a weekly party of the same name at the Sub Club in Glasgow for 12 years up until 2010.
No Way Back Celebrates 3 Years with Model 500
Over the past few years, No Way Back has been a dependable source for an amalgam leftfield disco, classic house, and old school techno parties in SF. This Friday, November 16, they celebrate their third anniversary at Mezzanine with a live performance from Juan Atkins and “Mad” Mike Banks as Model 500.
Preview: Sunset Campout
Next weekend, Sunset returns to Belden for their annual campout including art, swimming and a line up including a variety of local and world talent. Sunset campout is a favorite for many SF party people from all backgrounds and this year’s eclectic line up is sure to suit just about everyone.
The guests booked for the campout include several tried-and-true artists providing a mixture of house, techno, and disco, such as Derrick May, DJ Harvey, DJ Pierre, Charles Webster, Mudd aka Paul Murphy, and Monty Luke. Local DJs include C.L.A.W.S., As You Like It’s Rich Korach, Dirtybird’s Worthy, Tone of Arc, Safeword, Jason Greer, Bells & Whistles, Conor, Kenneth Scott, and many more.
For full details, check out the event info here.
Preview: No Way Back with Dopplereffekt at Monarch
This Saturday, June 2, No Way Back presents a special set of live performances at Monarch with locals C.L.A.W.S., Caltrop, It’s Own Infinite Flower, and headlined by the secretive techno group, Dopplereffekt.
Preview: No Way Back with Metro Area
Saturday, May 5, No Way Back heads to Monarch with Metro Area. Since the late 90s, Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani have been incorporating timelessness into their tracks and mixes
Preview: No Way Back with DJ Kaos
Saturday, April 14, No Way Back brings heat to the rave cave at 222 Hyde with a special guest from the techno capital.
Preview: No Way Back with Optimo
Saturday, February 11, No Way Back returns to Monarch with JD Twitch and JG Wilkes as Optimo. For many years now, Twitch and Wilkes have been known for being a couple of the most tasteful DJs
No Way Back brings Legowelt to Public Works
No Way Back returns to the Odd Job loft Saturday, January 14 at Public Works with an appearance from Dutch producer Danny Wolfers, aka Legowelt.
New Year’s Morning: Disco at Dawn with No Way Back
The end of 2011 fast approaches, and there are so many party invites floating around that it can be difficult to make decisions. No Way Back offers a stellar line up to keep the momentum going Sunday Jan 1
Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Public Works!
One of the most forward thinking and exciting venues in town, Public Works continuously provides quality events of all kinds. This Saturday, Sept 24 they celebrate 1 year of successful dance parties, benefits, and eclectic musical acts.
DJ Q&A: Conor
Conor has been involved in the SF rave scene since the 90s and continues to keep himself busy as a DJ and promoter today.
Weekend Club Roundup
While artists from all over will be heading to the Bay Area this weekend to play Outside Lands, you can also catch some of them in smaller club venues during this music-packed weekend.
Two Epic Parties
You don’t have to wait until New Year’s for an epic party, just hold out until Saturday and get to one (or both) of these shindigs.




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