It’s been over a year since San Francisco’s MARK FARINA has hit New York for one of his mesmerizing solo sets of hypnotizing house music. But on Saturday October 15th, the maestro is back for a late-summer night of his irresistible grooves, as Basic NYC brings Mark to one of New York’s top venues for cutting edge music – (le) Poisson Rouge. This will be his LPR debut, and we can’t imagine a better room to get down to his musical magic and DJ wizardry. This is the re-scheduled date from Saturday August 27th (which was rained out by Hurricane Irene), so we’re even more excited to welcome Mark to NYC.

From his downtempo “Mushroom Jazz” selections, to his wildly influential house sets, Mark Farina has been spreading his love of underground music worldwide for years. A Chicago native who moved to San Francisco in the early 90s, Mark quickly became known as the city’s most important ambassador of the deep, jazzy house that came to define the west cost sound. Few DJs have influenced as many dancers, producers and DJs over the years, but Mark’s unique and uncompromising approach to music has made him an icon to his legions of fans. With his energetic mixing and cutting-edge track selection, Mark’s sets never fail to set the dancefloor on fire.

In 2011, Mark has been firing on all cylinders, with his latest Mushroom Jazz 7 disc earning rave reviews from all corners. His Great Lakes Audio label continues to release the newest and freshest in house music from upcomping and established talent alike.

This will be Mark’s first appearance at (le) Poisson Rouge, a venue that features the best in avant garde and discerning music, from electronic to classical and jazz. After tow joint appearances with Derrick Carter at District 36, this is the perfect venue in which to showcase Mark’s  untouchable gift for connecting with his fans and the dancefloor through his music.

Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo have hosted and played with Mark Farina for several years now, including a handful of memorable nights at the Sullivan Room. They have had a huge summer of gigs around the world, from their monthly Cielo residency, to a mainstage appearance at the Dance.Here.Now. festival in Governor’s Island, to the legendary Ibiza venue Amnesia. Joining them in the DJ booth will be NYC’s own Nickmatic, with Air Snare Recordings’ Beyrouth getting the party started.  We’re also welcoming our friends at Satellite Records, who are running their own $50 free download contest in conjunction with this event.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS MARK FARINA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 @ LE POISSON ROUGE
10pm – 5am –PRESALE TICKETS @ WANTICKETS.COM/BASICNYC

FOR GUESTLIST + TABLE RESERVATIONS – RSVP@BASICNYC.COM