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Progressive house, along with trance, has been the main source of the superstar-DJ phenomenon of late. And, to be sure, it's been a boys' club. Women are found on vocals, backstage, and behind industry desks, but rarely do they get the spotlight at the biggest clubs. Those who have broken through - DJ Irene, Sandra Collins, DJ Rap - seem to have worked extra hard to prove they can rock a party with the best of them. Now a newer generation of female DJs is following up, plowing through the negatory politics of the scene to get a chance to shine. Brooklyn-bred, L.A.-based Eve Falcon, a talented prog-house DJ and vocalist, has been on a mission for the last five years, taking on global gigs and getting her voice and production (on "Know It All" with Desert Sol) out front. Her momentous progressive-house and steely breakbeat sound is the pulse of now. Feel her freshen up the big room Saturday at Avalon. -Citybeat (Los Angeles) September '05 - by Dennis Romero. Click here to see the article. [home] |