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Posted: 09/20/06 3:40pm Post subject: 9.30.06 | Gallery Sessions| Todd "The God" Terry

OmniPresent Syndicate & Gallery Sessions Present:
The History of House Music Part 2
featuring: TODD TERRY + Chris Cooley
+ Downtempo & Experimental Grooves in the Alley w/ MarCalamari & Friends

SATURDAY 9.30.06 AT GALLERY RESTAURANT LOUNGE

Join us for PART 2 of THE HISTORY OF HOUSE MUSIC with one of New Yorks most influential producers and djs - TODD TERRY!


TODD TERRY [X-MIX Productions, New York]
Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference. I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.” In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born.

By 1988, Todd Terry hit big in England and Europe, and his notoriety was making its way back to the U.S. In addition to DJ appearances, Todd was cutting his classic underground tracks A Day In The Life, Weekend, and Can You Party, released under monikers such as the Todd Terry Project, House Of Gypsies, and Royal House, all considered essential and ground breaking.

In the mid 90’s, the Ministry of Sound’s eponymous UK label released A Day In The Life, a collection of Todd Terry tracks that had been causing dance floor panic. That then led the way to a deal with Mercury Records allowing him to set up a context in which to work with his favourite singers and performers. The first release, Keep On Jumpin’ on featured a vocal workout from super-divas Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown, together for the first time ever. The song became a top 10 UK crossover pop hit and worldwide smash. Todd followed with the anthem ‘Somethin Going On’, a top 5 UK crossover pop hit.

All the while, Todd continued to break new ground as a Producer/Remixer. From SNAP to Annie Lennox to George Michael to Bjork, Todd’s mixes bridge the ground between club cool and commercial accessibility. In 1995, his remix for Everything But The Girl’s Missing became a worldwide smash, giving the British duo their first ever hit. He then rode the charts with mixes for Garbage (Stupid Girl), The Cardigans (Love Fool), Everything But The Girl (Wrong), 10,000 Maniacs (More Than This), Jamiroquai (Alright), The Cardigans (Been It), and The Lightning Seeds (You Showed Me),.among others. He also produced a Robin S track (Givin’ You All That I’ve Got) for the multi-platinum Space Jam soundtrack. Recent work includes mixes for

INK/Distinctive Records 2005 release The Todd Terry Trilogy: Past, Present & Future on 3 x CD & 10 x 12” vinyl has inspired Todd fans both old and new with over 30 Todd classics and 10 new Todd songs. Todd is also releasing a barrage of new singles on Blanco y Negro, Elementary Group, and Manifesto/Mercury (who are also re-releasing the ‘Keep On Jumpin’ and ‘Somethin Going On’ in 2006). Ministry of Sound has licensed Philippe B Vs. Todd Terry ‘Can You Feel It (Can You Party)’ for a major 2006 release, a new version of the Todd classic Royal House ‘Can You Party’. Todd will mix the third installment of the acclaimed MN2S Masterclass compilation series which will be released in the Winter of 2007.

Todd is one of the world’s most celebrated figures in dance music. With almost two decades of dance floor domination under Todd’s belt the quality of his productions goes from strength to strength. Welcome to the church of house music presided over by Todd the God. Are you a believer?



CHRIS COOLEY [Intelligent Design, Rochester NY - Toronto]
With an impressive career in the industry spanning the last 15 years, Chris has had an opportunity to play for sold out crowds all over the world. Cooley is known for his diverse collection of records and his unique ability to read exactly what tune to play in order to get your ass moving. Originally from Rochester, New York, Chris worked his way to the top of the scene through his residency at Heaven, his weekend radio show, and a variety of one-off events throughout the east coast. In 1992, he moved to Toronto, where his career continued to thrive. As a resident at Oz and the infamous Industry nighclubs Chris worked with all of the top Djs and producers of the time: Cajmere, Todd Terry, Danny Tenaglia, Kenny Glasgow, PTS, Jason Hodges, and many others



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