Sat 23 - The Black Box
DJ Bone
Those who recognize Bone know him for his uncompromising and innovative ways, even outside of the context of Detroit techno. When he spins, it's as if the turntables and the mixer become a physical extension of his body. He employs every possible technique masterfully: blending, scratching, back spinning, no monitors or headphones, unrivaled in his use of the fader switch.
One of Detroit's most coveted underground vinyl technicians, the talented and highly sought after artist plays events and clubs worldwide, has held a residency at four of Detroit's top clubs, and produces music inspired by his city. Beginning his career spinning groundbreaking weekly sets at The Love Club (The Shelter), he gained a dedicated following which eventually led to him playing at three different clubs five nights a week, as well as several underground parties in Detroit. An invitation to provide fortnightly, live mixes for the Deep Space Radio show on 107.5 in Detroit was also extended. After hearing Bone in Detroit in 1996, Laurent Garnier booked him to headline at the Rex Club in Paris. Soon after, word spread and Bone was invited to play events all over Europe.
A lack of electronic music which fit his style led Bone to produce his own original songs to incorporate into his funky and eclectic sets. He took it a step further and started his label Subject Detroit focusing on true Sonic Soul. His record label Subject Detroit is futuristic and unearthly while still displaying the true essence of Detroit's techno soul.