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Get To Know: ELI ESCOBAR (NYC) - Coming To The Lodge This Saturday

By Marcus K. Dowling

It's with absolute certainty that we suggest that your favorite DJ at your favorite local nightspot loves Eli Escobar. Representing New York City, he's 20 years into a career that's seen him release a ton of well regarded tracks as a producer, but it's when he spins those tracks (and numerous others) live as a DJ where he's truly succeeded. 

2012's DC-area Redbull Threestyle DJ competition champion, Escobar's opener Spinser Tracy has quickly established himself as a DJ who is adept at seamlessly blending top-40 radio cuts and underground party favorites. A fan of blurring lines between genres, seemingly incomparable tracks have ties thatbecome readily apparent in the midst of his exciting live sets.

Here's three amazing reasons to check out Eli Escobar at The Lodge at Red Rocks...

a) He's not likely to play too many cuts with which you're not completely aware, as he's remixed a truly diverse set of artists and pop favorites including (but not limited to) Diplo, M.I.A., Britney Spears and Chromeo.

b) Unlike every other DJ you'll probably hear and see of late, Eli Escobar is truly a man of the people in that he absolutely loves requests. Regarding this, he says: "I like requests. Being a DJ and complaining about requests is like being a secretary and complaining about typing."

c) Eli Escobar's long-running Night People NYC party has spawned a similarly named record label. Night People (the party) is currently held at Output in Brooklyn, which for the purposes of DC dance fanatics is yes, the spot that is currently home to Nadastrom and DJ Sabo's NYC version of U Street Music Hall's vaunted Moombahton Massive events. A club described by Resident Advisor as "open to anyone, but is not for everyone" and "[valuing] the communal experience of music over cameras and bottle service," it perfectly describes the vibe of an Escobar DJ set.

It's a quite easy-to-argue statement that Escobar follows in a line of New York City's established standard of excellence that starts somewhere around the early 70s iconic Fire Island discos, navigates its way through The Loft, Studio 54 and the Paradise Garage. In unquestionably keeping that legendary disco and house legacy alive (with a flair for knowing how to seamlessly weave in modern styles, too) Escobar spinning a set at The Lodge at Red Rocks on Saturday January 17th is an absolute must-attend affair. More event details HERE.

Spinser Tracy Photo by Gokateshoot.com

Meet Cousin Cole - Coming To The Lodge At RedRocks May 9th

COUSIN COLE is a New York City based producer & DJ. His tracks are played by the top DJs in the world, from Diplo and A-Trak to Optimo and Todd Terje, and receive major prime time airplay on New York's Hot 97 in NYC and LA's Power 106.

I was first introduced to Cole's work when I heard his famous remix of Adele's monster hit "Rolling In The Deep," which I felt like every DJ in the world played that track for a good 6 months.  In addition, projects like the 2008 indie/folk mix CD "Tambourine Dream" -- featuring Cole's own remixes of artists like Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young -- led to tours around the world. 

Cousin Cole has DJed around the world, playing with the likes of The Rub, Tim Sweeney, Jacques Renault, Shir Khan (Exploited), Eli Escobar, Nadastrom, K Swift, DJ Sliink, Bim Marx, My Cousin Roy, Sabo, and many more.

More recently Cole has put out two "So Emotional" EPs with Phi Unit, an entry in the White Light mix series, and a podcast for Modular records. His remix of the 1993 classic "House For All" by Blunted Dummies is coming soon on DJ Ayres & Tittsworth's label, T&A Records.

The Lodge At RedRocks is excited to have COUSIN COLE Friday May 9th for a very special evening with DJ MEISTRO of Sol Power All-Stars. Event page HERE.

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Track list

01. Elliphant – Down On Life (London Future Remix) [TEN]
02. Route 94 feat. Jess Glynne – My Love (Brenmar & J Heat Remix) [VIRGIN]
03. R-ASH – You Are My High [FREE]
04. DJ Fire – Drunk In Love (DJ Fire Remix) [FREE]
05. Beyonce feat. Jay-Z – Drunk In Love (Diplo Remix) [COLUMBIA (SONY)]
06. Salva & Brenmar – Let Me Bang (Pyramid Juke Remix) [FREE]
07. MikeQ & DJ Sliink – Werk’d It [FADE TO MIND]
08. Major Lazer feat. Pharrell Williams – Aerosol Can (DJ Mozes Remix) [MAD DECENT]
09. Wall – Nikes [MAIN COURSE]
10. D-Rashid – Check This Out [MIXMASH]
11. Moska – Duma
12. Imaabs – Pumps (MikeQ Overdose) [Diamante]
13. Julian Calor – Storm [REVEALED]
14. Katy Perry – Dark Horse (DJ Bravo & Seth Gutierrez Remix) [CAPITOL (EMI)]
15. Tujamo – Hey Mister [MIXMASH]
16. Run DMC – It’s Tricky (DJ Fresh Remix) [SONY]
17. Funkin Matt – Faraday [FJORDIN]
18. Sevyn Streeter feat. Chris Brown – It Won’t Stop (Freeschool Remix) [ATLANTIC (WARNER)]
19. Torvvo – Uunit
20. Ghost Stars – Inferno [FREE]
21. Katie Got Bandz feat. King Louie – Pop Out (Mat Cant Remix) [LAWLESS INC.]
22. Sophie – Lemonade
23. Que – OG Bobby Johnson (Diplo Remix)
24. Caked Up feat. Meaux Green – Thirsty [MAD DECENT]
25. Saint feat. Dai Burger – Tamagotchi
26. Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal & The Flexican & FS Green – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (Dub) [SECRETLY CANADIAN]
27. Divoli S’vere – Frequency Puss (White Noise Ha Remix)
28. Mungo’s Hi Fi – The Stinger [Scotch Bonnet]
29. Medic – Sound Bang (Grandtheft Remix)
30. SCNTST – Wavez Change [BOYSNOIZE]
31. Skrillex feat. Chance The Rapper – Coast Is Clear [OWSLA]
32. Schoolboy Q feat. Kendrick Lamar – Collard Greens (Genesis Remix) [FREE]
33. Flume feat. Moon Holiday – Insane (HDYBYZ Remix)
34. Drippin & DJ New Jersey Drone – Equus [FREE]
35. David Dallas – The Wire (Nick Maclaren Remix) [FREE]
36. Hydrabadd feat. Abra – Sanctuary (Heroes & Villains Remix)
37. gLAdiator & LOUDPVCK – Scaley (Pyramid Juke Remix) [FREE]
38. Buraka Som Sistema – Vuvuzela
39. Botnek – Through The Night (Snails Remix) [DIM MAK]
40. Slum Village – Fall In Love (Moody Good Remix) [FREE]
41. Step Rockets – Kisser (Lazerdisk Remix) [FREE]
42. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma & Miriam Bryant – Find You (Cory Enemy Remix) [SPINNIN']
43. Nosaj Thing feat. Kazu Makino – Eclipse/Blue [Innovative Leisure]
44. Sia – Chandelier [Monkey Puzzle]
45. Audio Push feat. T.I. – Theme Song [FREE]
46. Grandtheft & Keys N Krates – Keep It 100
47. Daffy – Love Dub (Ray Keith Remix) [Asbo]
48. Karma Kid – In My Arms (Maths Time Joy Remix) [FREE]
49. FKA Twigs – Papi Pacify [YOUNG TURKS]
50. Mat Zo – Like It Used To Be [ANJUNABEATS]