Antioxidant feat: Dj Taj, Vahid, Lyndsay (Event Over)
A San Francisco native and DJ since 1991, DJ Taj emotes the
artistic essence of the city's counterculture history. He has both
a unique look and mixing style that garners significant attention.
Coupled with his diversity is his passion and dedication to the art
of being a musician. Hard work has led him to prestigious West
Coast residencies with club brands Spundae, in San Francisco, and
United State of Consciousness, in Seattle.
While maintaining these residencies for the past several years Taj
has also performed at many illustrious parties and clubs, which
have taken him to un unprecedented level as a West Coast DJ. In San
Francisco Taj has played for seven continuous years at legendary
club 1015 Folsom, held a two year residency at the famous Pablo's
Sugar Shack, as well as a three year residency at his self produced
event Zendada. Taj has also maintained a two and a half year
residency at Baby's at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
and is always a favorite at the Velvet club in St. Louis, including
the headlining spot for their annual NYE "White Ball" for 2002.
Having built a strong reputation for rocking the party, it was only
natural that Taj was tapped to play dates for UK super clubs
Ministry of Sound and Cream on their U.S. tours. He has also
appeared at Spundae and United States of Consciousness annual
anniversary shows and special events.
Taj's perseverance as a DJ has led him to international gigs in
Paris, France; Istanbul, Turkey; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Mexico
City, Mexico; and Vancouver, British Columbia. He has been chosen
by West Coast promoters to perform opening or closing sets for most
of the world's top DJ talent: Carl Cox, Sasha, Paul van Dyk,
Chemical Brothers, Seb Fontaine, Timo Maas, Hybrid, Westbam, Boy
George, Pete Tong, DJ Dan, Stacy Pullen, BT, DJ Sneak, Doc Martin,
Sandra Collins, Christopher Lawrence, Todd Terry…you get the
idea!
In 1999 Peers and Punters voted Taj as the most versatile DJ in San
Francisco. This well deserved honor reflects his love for the
music. His well-crafted sets and diverse styles include funky
house, quality trance, breakbeat and progressive house. Speaking of
progressive house Taj also currently reviews records for North
America's monthly publication of BPM culture magazine.
Introduced to music firsthand at the age of thirteen, Taj played
the standup base. Learning to read and write music has naturally
led him into producing. He teamed up with long time friend Dave D
to form the production team "The Waller St. Boys". Along with the
Bay Area group ETI, they produced the successful LP "City of Gods"
on Oboro Records. The LP sold more than 3,500 copies and was
selected for several DJ mixed CDs within just a few months of its
release.
Working diligently in the studio Taj aims to prove his talents as a
producer to express how he feels about the music. As a DJ his
ability to ride with and steer an energetic dance crowd further
demonstrates his goals and motivation to stay real with the music
and open the door that will free people's mind, body and soul.
After 11 years of filling up the dancefloors, the purpose just got
stronger for VAHID. It was always about his love for house music.
Ranking among the top 30 Djs in the annual Nitevibe Poll, as well
as being voted Best Dj of 2007 by SF weekly & The Bay Guardian,
and top 5 Djs of 2008 by 7x7sf Magazine, it's a wonder that it
hasn't gone striaght to his head. The many Facets of House Music
keeps him level minded. Specializing in Funky, Groovy, progressive
and Electro House, his music speaks for itself. Vahid has been in
and out of the best clubs, playing alongside Paul Van Dyk,
Thrillseekers, Filo & Peri, Dj Dan, Paul Oakenfold, John 00
fleming, Matt Darey, dave Ralph, Marco V, Rank 1, Timo Maas, Above
& Beyond and many more.
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