Claude VonStroke

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Location:
SAN FRANCISCO, US
Type:
Artist / Band / Musician
Genre:
House / Techno / Ghettotech
Site(s):
Label:
dirtybird
Type:
Indie
Claude VonStroke does not scowl and look mean while he DJs. He does not pretend to know everything and he will be nice to you and your friends. He is grateful to be doing music for a living and he knows that the reason people go to parties is to have fun. If you want to act cool and not have any fun then please do not book him.



The name "Claude VonStroke" was a random joke that caught on after a series of tracks grabbed the attention of underground dance music in 2005. His very first record, “Deep Throat,” was an unusually quirky affair that caught fire worldwide and he has been blessed with similar success stories ever since. Claude's real name is Barclay Crenshaw, a guy raised in the suburbs Detroit who wanted to be a filmmaker but always had a knack for music. After several different film careers of varying success and with some help from his friends, VonStroke started the "dirtybird" label at the very late age of 32.



Since 2005, dirtybird has carved out a niche as a premiere American label and has released over 40 EPs. VonStroke has released two artist albums as well as a Fabric mix and over 25 remixes for a wide range of commercial and underground artists from Indy rock group “The Rapture” to Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson.



In an effort to give something back to the community VonStroke unveiled a new label “mothership” in 2007. A large percentage of the label’s proceeds go to a music school for children in Claude’s hometown of Detroit, Michigan. This label features more euro-flavored techno and house featuring groups like Catz ‘n Dogz, Maetrik and Voodeux.



Tour wise, Claude has headlined almost every major club, festival and basement after-party in the world. The outdoor dirtybird parties in San Francisco’s scenic Golden Gate Park have also become a legendary summer destination point for both locals and international travelers.



But like we said at the start, Claude VonStroke is only coming to see you if you want to enjoy yourself and get sweaty and nasty. If you want to wear a sweater and frown in the VIP section, he is not the right DJ for you.



November 13th is the SF hometown release party for Claude VonStroke's second artist album 'Bird Brain'. His love for his home city of San Francisco and its people, heavily influences the music of this new album. The sites and sounds of the bustling Haight St. where he lives have seeped into the tracks. As has the never-ending enthusiasm of those dirty, smelly San Fran folk who just love getting down to the booty-shaking, rump-rustling bass in Golden Gate Park. These are the same party people who don't give a damn about the next house fad or the next 'big DJ' playing in Ibiza. As CVS himself puts it. "If the last album was 'Who's Afraid of Detroit', then this one is clearly 'I Love San Francisco'."



Claude VonStroke will be playing a special extended 3 hour set at Mezzanine along with Solar, one of SF's most respected and dirtiest DJs. RSVP now to get in free before 11pm and $10 after. "Bird Brain" album cds will be given out for free at the event while supplies last!!

Friday NOV 13TH

Bird Brain Release Party

@ Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street)

RSVP FOR FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11 ($10 AFTER 11)

$15 All night without rsvp

rsvp@dirtybirdrecords.com // http://sanfrancisco.going.com/dirtybird



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