Thursday, 24 Jan 2012 in LA

I can't wait for this event! Will definitely be bringing my a-game to LA!

Silly Break

Working in my studio Saturday I took a break to get a little silly...

Photo From a Friend's B-day Party

Thanks to Panda Snaps for this photo. Thanks to Chelsea for the delicious cupcakes that I inhaled 2 of.

Zenith - Nighttime 2 December 2012

It was time to get down this sound I've recently found. I hope you like it.

FreeDub 21 Dec 2012 feat Will Marshall (Australia)

Win 2 FREE Passes To See Traversable Wormhole Fri, 30 Nov

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so apparently my friends think they are comedians...

i haven't been posting even a percentage of what i should be posting... some of you live far away & haven't seen me in a while. so here's a pic from a regular wed night party in SF called housepitality.

Happy times

Here I am with some friends having an amazing time on election night,6 Nov 2012 @ Muschi Obermaier in Berlin.

Mathias Kaden @ Fly Bermuda 2012

So unfortunately this video doesn't do the audio justice. It was at the perfect balance of loud but not to the point where it would damage your hearing. Mathias is an amazing force of nature on the decks and a new favorite of mine.

Lee Jones at Fly Bermuda 2012

Once again my camera doesn't do the audio justice. It was really just the right balance of loud that didn't hurt your ear drums.

I really enjoyed Lee's set. His love of playing shows right through. He's a pretty funny guy as well.

How do I know this is a guy hippo... He flashed his jewels at us in other photos. So generous of him

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 the MML HH with JKind, Max Gardner (Direct to Earth), and Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanen)

this Wed, 3 Oct I will be hosting the MML again with special guests: JKind and Max Gardner (Direct to Earth).

What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: JKind
         Max Gardner (Direct to Earth)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 3 Oct 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 7:20 PM)

tonight @ Wish it's Dalen's B-day party & Native Wish Industry Night

What: Native Wish Industry Night celebrates Dalen's b-day

Where: Wish SF
         1539 Folsom St (btwn 11th & 12th)
         San Francisco

DJs: Dalen Poland (Playhouse)
         the Supacreep (Native)
         Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanzen)

Sat, 29 Sept The BoomBoxAffair @ Da Da with Larry Gonnello, Jr and Zenith

This Saturday night I will be returning to the decks with one of my favorite accomplices... i mean, er, ummm friends. Yeah. That's it. Friends, Larry Gonnello, Jr of the BoomBoxAffair.

What: TBBA @ DaDa

Where: 86 2nd Street (@ Mission)
            San francisco

Who: Larry Gonnello, Jr (the BoomBox Affair)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen|Activate!|WISH)

When: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
           11 PM - 2 AM

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 the MML HH with JKind, Max Gardner (Direct to Earth), and Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanen)

Next Wed, 3 Oct I will be hosting the MML again with special guests: JKind and Max Gardner (Direct to Earth).

What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: JKind
         Max Gardner (Direct to Earth)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 3 Oct 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 7:20 PM)

tonight! Wed, 29 Aug 2012 the MML HH with Dalen Poland (Playhouse), Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boombox Affair), and Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanen)

Tonight I will be hosting the MML again with two very special guests: Dalen Poland (Playhouse) and Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boombox Affair).

What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: Dalen Poland (Playhouse)
         Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boom Box Affair)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 7:20 PM)

Tonight The Boom Box Affair @ Dada

What: The Boom Box Affair

Where: DaDa
           86 2nd Street
           San Francisco

When: Wed, 22 Aug
           8 PM - 12 AM

DJs: James Demon (Dancing Demons)
        Lisa Rose
        Trey Courtney (Sound Advice | Date Night)
        Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanzen)

no cover

Bizarro, 1 Sep 2012

So I don't know who else has been invited to play... All I know is that I am super excited to play alongside my friends Emanate (Emily Fox & Nathan Vain) of Mioli Music.

They have been producing some amazing tracks lately including Shaolin & Everything. For those of you not in the know... Producing is a lot harder than it seems. Bizarro is going to be a 2-floor humdinger of a party @ Raven in San Francisco's SoMA (South of Market). So mark your calendars!

What: Bizarro ~ A Twisted Affair

Where: Raven
              1151 Folsom St
              San Francisco

Who: Emanate (Mioli Music)
         Zenith (Activate!|Funkentanzen)
         Talented Special Guests TBA

Zenith Live @ Activate - 12 Aug 2012

I hope you enjoy this set as much as I enjoyed playing it:

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 the MML HH with Dalen Poland (Playhouse), Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boombox Affair), & Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanen)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 I will be hosting the MML again with two very special guests: Dalen Poland (Playhouse) and Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boombox Affair).

What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: Dalen Poland (Playhouse)
         Larry Gonnello, Jr (The Boom Box Affair)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 7:20 PM)

Activate! After After Hours, Sun 12 Aug feat Jason Greer

This month's Activate! will feature Jason Greer (Bionic, We Are Monsters)

Tonight (Mon, 6 Aug), Native Wish Industry Night

What: Native Wish Industry Night

Who: Izzy C (Roundmusic)
Supacreep (Native | Wish)
Zenith (Funkentanzen| Activate! | Wish)

Cost: FREE

When: Mon, 6 Aug 12
10 PM - 2 AM
11:15 - 12:30 AM (set time)

Where: Wish
1539 Folsom Street
San Francisco

Sunday Funday coming up this wknd, 5 Aug 2012 @ Soluna Lounge

Sunday Funday! Campout Decompression Party @ Cafe Cocomo, 29 July 2012

Sunday Funday!

When: 2 PM - midnight
2 - 3:30 PM (set time)

What: Campout Decompression

Where: Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street (@18th)

DJs: Nikita
Tyrel Williams
Zenith
Jonesy
Christopher Charles
DJ Hil

Cost: $15

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 @ Soluna Lounge

Fri, 27 July 2012 Freeform vs Dubalicious @ Icon

Wed, 18 July 2012 the MML HH with André Eriksson (Sweden), Brian Knarfield (DTE), & Zenith (Activate! | Funkentanen)

This Wed I will be hosting the MML again! w00t. This week's guests are two friends very near & dear to my heart, Swede André Eriksson and Brian Knarfield (DTE).

What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: André Eriksson (Sweden)
          Brian Knarfield (Direct to Earth)
         Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 18 July 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 7:20 PM)

4 July 2012 Pool Jam Fundraiser for Lincoln Child Care Center feat Dustin Zahn & Raíz

The yards of the Grey Gables Estate in the sleepy city of Piedmont, California will be the home of the annual Pool Jam fundraising event. This 104 year old mansion's grounds will feature three stages of Dynacord and Myer sound systems, Over 15 Local DJs and Producers, An Open Beer Bar, Swimming, Tanning space, a Silent Auction, and special performances by ...

Dustin Zahn
[Enemy, Drumcode, CLR, Rekids]

The story behind Dustin Zahn is not a particularly unique or exciting one. There are no breakthrough moments or mentors who have taken him under their wing. But since 1998, his work has put his career on a slow and steady ascent. Along the way, Dustin has gained over 10 years of experience and unrivaled musical diversity as both a producer and a performer. This alone has earned him respect among techno and house legends, purists, and contemporary DJs. He now performs regularly around the world at some of the most reputable clubs and festivals along with some dodgy, sleazy warehouses and beach parties in-between.

His DJ sets are much like his releases. "I like it dark enough for the boys, but groovy enough for the girls." With a preference for marathon sets and his laid-back approach to life and music, he seamlessly traverses through various genres which creates a unique, hypnotic vibe that isn't found among most DJs.

As a producer, his releases on labels such as Drumcode, Rekids, and CLR have brought him international success. While Dustin's original productions are something of the rare and special sort, it's his remixes that have helped catapult him into the collections of DJs everywhere. As a remixer, he has done work for the likes of Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Green Velvet, Dubfire, Nic Fanciluli, Mark Broom, Joel Mull, and many other high profile acts. Despite his busy release schedule, he still finds time to own and operate Enemy Records. Founded in 2004, Enemy focuses on the same late-night hypnotic techno that you'll often find in his DJ sets.


Raiz (Acid Circus) LA
[Droid Behavior]

Los Angeles born and bred, Vangelis and Vidal Vargas were raised in the '80s on a steady diet of Latin freestyle, electro, and new wave that pervaded their urban environment. Their father also exposed them to cutting edge progressive acts Vangelis, Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk, planting early seeds for aural exploration. By the mid '90s they were sampling LA's underground club scene and heavily researching electronic music's roots. After years of influence they began to express their musical vision through their own recordings and performances. Vidal and Vangelis eventually found common ground with producer / performer Drumcell, and in 2002 they formed the Droid Behavior event production group and record label out of frustration with the city's lack of knowledge, acceptance, and understanding for Midwest-bred techno and house music and their European counterparts.

As producers Vangelis and Vidal have released and licensed original music and remixes under various aliases (most notably Acid Circus and Raíz) on the Droid Recordings imprint as well as respected labels Historia y Violencia, Tora Tora Tora, DJMag, Music Man, Resident Advisor, Enemy Rec, Gynoid, Reloading, Micro.Fon and Timefog. Their music has been charted, played and supported by Speedy J, Chris Liebing, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, DVS1, Levon Vincent, Jonas Kopp, etc.

Their intense and inspiring performances have placed them alongside major players Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, Dan Bell, Surgeon, Sandwell District, Robag, Paco Osuna, Pan Pot, Marco Carola, Detroit Grand Pubahs, and Berghain Residents at undergrounds, festivals, after hours, and club nights from North and South America to Berlin.

Raíz fully harness the capabilities of Traktor, Ableton, and Maschine technology to create a thick blend of Detroit influenced techno and gritty house. They take cues from years of classical training to infuse dynamic musical expression with a delicate balance of mixing board acrobatics and symbiotic intuition. Years of production experience inform their Live PA / Digital DJ hybrid approach, which uses each track's core essentials to form a narrative arch for every unique set. Their releases follow suit and take only key elements from each rhythmic style to shape simplistic and deep music that captures their diverse influences and personal impressions.

and

Aleks / Brian Knarfield / Cove / David Javate / Daniel Yanov / DJ Denise / Eli / Guidewire / Infusion / Jon McLaren / Justin Peoples / Loryn / Max Gardner / Matt Hubert / Marija Dunn / Nima / Patrick Gil / Van Mook / William Wardlaw / Zenith + more tba...


TICKETING INFO: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/254875


THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

- Tickets INCLUDE an OPEN BEER BAR

- BEACH ATTIRE is HIGHLY SUGGESTED

- POOL JAM is a 21+ POOL SIDE EVENT

- we suggest you bring 2 TOWELS AND A CHANGE OF CLOTHING

- OUT SIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED

- Tickets Include SNACKS

- IZZI SOFT DRINKS

- 3 FULL CASH ONLY BARS WITH REASONABLY PRICED Cocktails

- Outside Alcoholic beverages are not permitted

- FOLDING CHAIRS ALLOWED


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EXTREMELY LIMITED VIP PASSES INCLUDE:

- PLACES TO STORE YOUR SWIM GEAR

- BACK STAGE ACCESS

- PRIVATE SF VODKA OPEN BAR

- PRIVATE OPEN AIR VIP Lounge , OVER LOOKING the MAIN STAGE

- BOTTLE SERVICE (if wanted)

- COLLEGE AVE BART SHUTTLE


BUY TICKETS HERE : http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/254875
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Activate! After After Hours feat Anthony Mansfield & Emanate - 10 June 2012

Zenith - Live at Activate 13 May 2012

So I *know* I just posted a set but... and... this is from an alternate sound cloud account. But... I had so much playing this so here it t'is....

Zenith Live @ Activate! After After Hours - 29 April 2012

Activate! After After Hours feat Tyrel Williams - 13 May 2012

The Boombox Affair Loves How Weirde - 13 May 2012

For those of you going to How Weirde this Sunday... I'll be there with not so bad a line-up ;-)

The Boombox Affair loves How Weird!
Sunday, May 13th 2pm-???
Dada Lounge - 86 2nd St (2nd & Mission) - Dada

Lineup:
2pm-2:45
larry gonnello jr - the boombox affair - http://soundcloud.com/housemuzique

2:45-3:30
Joel Conway - Housepitality

3:30-4:15
emanate - Mioli Music
- http://soundcloud.com/miolimusic http://www.beatport.com/label/mioli-music/16676

4:15-5pm
Zenith Activate!, Funkentanzen - Zenith on Soundcloud

5pm-5:45
James Demon - www.soundcloud.com/jamesdemon

5:45 -6:30
Dalen Poland - 'PlayHouse' 'HouseKeeping'- http://www.facebook.com/dalen.poland

6:30-7:15
Jaime James - White Label - http://soundcloud.com/jaimejames

7:15-8pm
Ilya Galperin - Studious 54 - http://www.selectionstatements.com/?p=81

Wed 2 May 2012, the MML HH at Wish SF

This Wed I will be hosting the MML. I have invited Star Kommand's Bob Five to be this week's guest.
What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: Bob Five (Star Kommand)
       Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 19 July 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 8 PM)

29 April 2012 Activate! After After Hours feat Nikita & Atish

Activate! After After Hours - 8 April 2012

pure Jungle Party

This event will boast spectacular views of San Francisco.

Reload Sunday evening at Monarch (3/25)

I can't wait for this party. Monarch has one of *the* best sound systems in the city.

RELOAD ! Bringing the heat this Sunday. The Basement will be keeping it going with your favorite djs! Drink specials all night long. Come and shake that hangover off!

$5 with facebook rsvp
$10 w/ out



Guest DJs:
Yudo Nomi (Gourmet, Monticello)

Vladimir Komputin (droptop disco)
http://soundcloud.com/vladimir-computin

Zenith (Funkentanzen, Activate)
http://djzenith.de/

Bob Five (Star Kommand, Strangers & Acquantances)
http://soundcloud.com/bobfive/kommander-inna-da-portal

Resident DJ:
Dr. Rek (Gourmet, Monticello, Dodo Bus, ATHED)
http://absurdity.biz/?cat=3

DJ Pics from Housepitality, 29 Feb 2012

These photos are courtesy of Iyya of nitevibe.com

This Thurs (3/15) @ Asiento

Activate! After After Hours this Sun AM

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 Houspitality w/ Dub Taylor aka Tigerskin!!!

And here's the lovely write-up to go with it... tankey kindly boys... I love you guys, too

Tonight, Wed 15 Feb 2012, the MML HH at Wish SF

Tonight I host the MML. I have invited Joseph Lee to do the closing set.
What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: Joseph Lee (Activate!)
       Zenith (Funkentanzen | Activate! | WISH)

When: Wed, 15 Feb 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 8 PM)

Activate! After After Hours - 12 Feb 2012

My set time is 7:30 - 9:30 AM

Recording: Zenith Live at the MML - 25 Jan 2012

Tonight @ Rebel Bar for the AIDS Lifcycle

1768 Market Street @ Octavia.

Set Time 7:30 - 9 PM.

FREE food with your donation

Tonight, Wed 25 Jan 2012, the MML HH at Wish SF

Tonight I host the MML. I have invited Ed Mazur to do the closing set.
What: the MML @ Wish

Where: 1539 Folsom Street (btwn 11th & 12th)
San francisco

Who: Ed Mazur (House on the Hill | Disco Knights)
       Zenith (Funkentanzen | Funk N Groov | WISH)

When: Wed, 25 Jan 2012
6-10 PM
set time (6 - 8 PM)

White Label, Fri Jan 20 2012

Activate at Monroe, Sun 15 Jan 2012