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DJ David Martinez – SURVIVOR by Austin Downey

Many DJs have made their mark on the New York club scene, but few have survived as long as David Martinez. After life-changing experiences on the dance floor at the original Sound Factory nightclub in Chelsea, David picked up and moved to New York City in 1995. He brought with him a wealth of diverse inspiration and a heart of gold where the music was concerned. Like many of his peers, David landed an internship at the legendary Strictly Rhythm dance label under pioneer Michael McDavid and soon landed gigs at Twirl, Splash, XL, Champs, Exit and the legendary J’s Hangout.

His gigs soon turned into residencies, and before long David Martinez brought his signature feel-good house sound to Fire Island, where he regularly spun magical mixes for the crowds at Pavilion and Tea. He also worked under such famous promoters as Marc Berkley and John Blair.

David Martinez can rock a slammin’ house track with the best of them, but it’s his more sensitive side that leaves the crowd wanting more. Like his idols Junior Vasquez and Frankie Knuckles, David brings a balance of body and soul to his mixes and continues to keep ‘em dancing to this day.

NY CLUB HISTORY
Twirl, Champs, Splash, XL, J’s Hangout, Octagon, Exit, Pavilion, Limelight

GUEST APPEARANCES
Earth w/ Junior Vasquez, – Millennium Celebrations in Times Square NYC, – Las Vegas, Tampa, Dallas, D.C. and Montreal

INFLUENCES AND MENTORS
Darrel Strickland, Michele Miruski, Darren Friedman. Junior Vasquez, Frankie Knuckles, Austin Downey, Billy Carroll

MUSICIAL INSPIRATION
Depeche Mode, Erasure, Duran Duran, The Smiths

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