Local Heroes PDX with Gerd Janson

Schedule

Thu Aug 25 2022 at 09:00 pm to Fri Aug 26 2022 at 03:00 am

Location

TBD | Portland, OR

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About this Event
LOCAL HEROES PDX with GERD JANSON
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Gerd Janson is one of the most highly respected DJs in the world of house and techno. Quite often, “highly respected” goes hand-in-hand with “underrated” but over the past few years, audiences around the world have also found out what insider types already knew: Janson is a DJ that reconfigures the classics you already knew in an unexpected way – and introduce you to new classics, a few months (or years) before you’ll hear them played everywhere else.

Raised just outside of Frankfurt, Janson came to dance music at a young age. He was introduced to techno via a scout leader, who lent him a tape in the early ‘90s made by German techno legend Sven Väth. The region – at that time – was Germany’s most vibrant outpost for the stuff, and he soon fell in love.

A few years later – once he got old enough to credibly sneak into clubs – he found himself traveling around the country to see heroes both local and international Masters at Work. Moodymann. Robert Hood. Techno. House. The style didn’t matter. He was hooked.

This genre-free philosophy been a theme throughout Janson’s career. House and techno have been an underlying theme, but listening to his DJ sets, you’ll often hear different types of things filtering through: UK funky, synth pop, industrial. It’s a cliché, to be sure, but he’s the type of DJ that digs so that you don’t have to.

Janson is one of the most modest DJs you’ll find, and he’ll very often point toward his frequent DJ partner Thomas Hammann as a reason for this versatility. Together with Hammann, Janson has held down a residency at Frankfurt’s Robert-Johnson club since 2000. They’ve brought artists like Theo Parrish, Kenny Dixon Jr. and Maurice Fulton to the club, and through their curatorial choices have helped to ensure that the club remains one of the world’s finest (in 2012, the venue was voted #3 in Groove Magazine’s Best Clubs list).

In 2010, Janson and Hammann produced a CD for the club’s mix CD series, and earned accolades from media around the world, eventually garnering a spot in Resident Advisor’s Top compilations of the year.

The success accorded to the mix CD has led to more and more DJ gigs. In 2013 alone, Janson played in Australia, Brazil, Israel, Japan and Singapore, as well as an invitation to become a resident at Berlin’s Panorama Bar – a former power plant that is universally regarded as one of the world’s best clubs.

In 2013, he was named de:bug’s #2 DJ of the year, as well as being high on the Resident Advisor Top 100 DJ List and #8 in Groove Magazine.

This is also due in no small part to his work as the brain behind the Running Back label, an imprint that has been a home to numerous artists over the years. It’s testament to Janson’s curatorial instinct that music both popular – Tensnake, Todd Terje – and cult – Maurice Fulton, Theo Parrish – feel right at home. There are few labels that have put out an EP that contains two tracks that made it on Resident Advisor’s end-of-year list and a 12-inch that boasts “Professional Sound Effects.”

In addition to his work helming Running Back, Janson has also teamed up with Philip Lauer under the Tuff City Kids alias. Originally taken on as a remix project, the partnership has quickly evolved to include original productions that have seen release on Unterton and Delsin.

Their work together is classic-leaning – unpretentious and hugely effective on the dance floor.

It is similar in many ways to Janson’s work as both a DJ and a label boss – it’s the type of stuff that sneaks up on you. Quality, without being flashy. Wonderful, without announcing itself as such. In short, Gerd Janson is one of the increasingly worst kept secrets in the world of dance music. A DJ versatile enough to rock just about any dance floor. A DJ who cares about the profession of DJ. A DJ worth hearing.

https://www.discogs.com/de/label/9291-Running-Back

https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/gerdjanson



Gerd Janson taking over Boiler Room ⤵️


Local Support:
TBD
Important House Keeping:

? VACCINATION

We will require FULL vaccination to enter the show. Full vaccination is defined as either:

  • 2 shots of Pfizer-BioNTech or
  • 2 shots Moderna or
  • 1 shot Johnson & Johnson

or proof of negative test 48 hour sbefore the show. No home tests.

?LOCATION

The Location will ONLY be released to ticket holders at 3pm PST the day of the event. The address on the event page is NOT the actual location for the event.

? THEME

The theme for this event is Burning Man.

? DRINKS

We have a full bar.

?COAT CHECK

Availble for a small fee.

? REFUNDS

Only up to 14 days prior to the event.



What to expect: 
"The crowd this event attracts is amazing, such friendly loving people that are there to dance, socialize, connect and interact with like-minded people around house music in Portland."
"Portland is lucky to have Local Heroes PDX! Such a great endeavour for house music in Portland!"
"Good music, good vibes, GREAT people! I love Local Heroes PDX and what they're doing for the house music in Portland! "The best party I have experienced in this town. I knew Portland had it in it, finally, I found a reason to go out with quality, adult and professional party people."
"The music - house music, the people, the vibe. The energy is infectious."
"The best house music in Portland. Local Heroes PDX is bringing people together through house music in Portland."

Details: 

Portland nightlife

The Portland Nightlife is full of surprises. The nightlife in Portland offers something for everyone. From techno lovers to house music purveyors. The city of Portland offers something for every taste. The Indie scene and singer songwriter community are huge and represent a big part to the nightlife in Portland. From small intimate events to large scale house music events, Portland nightlife offers something for everyone almost every day of the week. Now, how does Local Heroes PDX fit into the Portland nightlife?

We support House Music in Portland

Local Heroes PDX is a collective of local house music djs based in Portland, OR committed to share our passion for all genres of house music and techno music; including but not limited to tech house music, deep house music, vocal house music, minimal and deep techno. Our talent and dis are diverse, from Portland, focused on house music and changes with every event we organize in Portland.

Since the launch in 2018, Local Heroes PDX has delivered multiple house and deep house music event in Portland and established itself as an institution for Portland's House Music scene and nightlife in Portland. House Music in Portland and on the West Coast is experiencing a revival and Local Heroes PDX aims to accelerate and support that house music movement in Portland with Portland Oregon based djs.

House Music in Portland has a long history. Local Heroes PDX aims to compliment the Portland House Music and Deep House scene and bring a fresh perspective and new energy to House Music in Portland (PDX) while supping Portland djs.

House music is our energy. House music moves us forward. House music defines who we are and house music is what we care about. House music is our energy. House music moves us forward. House music defined who we are and house music is what we care about. House music in Portland is at an all time high with many Portland Oregon based dis and we are excited to be part of the Portland house music and deep house movement. Join us at our next house music event in Portland and experience the infectious energy that house music creates. Join us at our next house music event in Portland and experience our way of bringing house music and deep house music to life in Portland (PDX).

Our mission is to support local Portland Oregon based djs highlighting house music in PDX in an inclusive and positive environment where the guests become the real local heroes supporting a greater cause that helps the community and local Portland djs. One of our main goals is to support and showcase Portland Oregon djs. We have a lot of Portland djs and talent in the city with musical breadth and depth. We are committed to provide an opportunity for all Portland, Oregon based Djs. We will always give a new Portland Oregon dj a chance to shine. As a Portland Oregon Dj it is hard to find a solid gig when first starting out but our commitment is to give that Portland Dj a chance. So, if you are a Portland Oregon Dj please send us a house music mix today or this week.

Local Heroes PDX is committed to delivering and curating unimaginable house music experiences with the best house music Portland has to offer and to support the Portland house music scene. Join us today to become one of our next Local Heroes in Portland.

In 2021, during COVID, the house music scene in Portland has pushed the limits into raves, pop-up and outdoor events to create a save space for guests. IN 2021, Portland raves are the new standard and are popping up all over the city.

We have selected a new venue for you that will surprise and delight you. Details about the location will be released closer to the event thru our social channels and to ticket holders. Make sure you follow: @localheroes_pdx on Instagram to not miss any updates on the lineup, location, music, etc and our website: . We are very excited to invite you and celebrate house music with you.


About Us: 

Local Heroes PDX is a collective of local djs based in Portland, OR committed to sharing our passion for all genres of house music and techno music; including but not limited to tech-house music, deep house music, vocal house music, minimal and deep techno. Our talent is diverse, from Portland, focused on house music and changes with every event.

House music is our energy. House music moves us forward. House music defined who we are and what we care about. Join us at our next house music event in Portland and experience the infectious energy that house music creates.  

Local Heroes PDX is committed to delivering and curating unimaginable house music experiences with the best house music Portland has to offer and to support the Portland house music scene. Join us today to become one of our next Local Heroes:

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Where is it happening?

TBD, 1001 MLK, Portland, United States

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Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 200.00

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