ShOOey RIPEcast - Eleven

Published: July 9, 2014, 7 a.m.

I spent 15 years playing the cello and piano through high school but it wasn't until I graduated college that I discovered electronic music. My earliest memorable club experience was in Chicago going to see Basement Jaxx spin. It was many years ago and the details are a bit of a blur but I remember dancing all night and more importantly, that was the night I fell in love with dance music. I clubbed and danced through the next 6 years in Chicago and Dallas, keeping up with DJ's and new CD mixes (remember that thing called Napster??). In 2002, I moved to San Francisco and it is here that I discovered the art and joy of DJ'ing. This month I celebrate my 11th year of DJ'ing and I can't think of anything else that has so deeply helped shape my community of friends, creativity and fun! So to celebrate my 39th birthday, I'd like to share the gift of music with you... the gift that keeps on giving! Enjoy! xo- shOOey