DATE: Wednesday August 10 2022
LOCATION: Yebisu YA Pro,  Okayama Japan

The first half of my set... I went on around 2:30am  :)

http://yebisuyapro.jp/events/v/1110

NYアンダーグラウンド・ディスコ〜ハウス・シーンにおける最重要人物、Eric Duncan（エリック・ダンカン）。
DJ Harvey以降のワイルドなミクスチャーセンスを体現できる数少ない本物のDJの一人。
Thomas Bullockとのレジェンダリー・オルナタティヴ・ディスコデュオ「Rub N Tug」としても世界中で活躍している。
 
1990年代中期にNYマンハッタンのダウンタウンでDJ活動を開始。1996年に、プロスケーターのRick HowardとMike Carroll、ハリウッド映画監督のSpike Jonze（当時はビデオディレクター）、そしてRickの妻であるMegan Baltimoreの4人によって1993年にカリフォルニアで設立された、スーパースター揃いのスケートボードカンパニー「Girl Skateboards」の超名作ビデオ『MOUSE』の音楽をキュレート。
 
その後、伝説のDJクルー「Wicked」の元メンバーにして、DJ Harveyとのユニット「Map of Africa」でも知られる奇才、Thomas Bullockと「Rub N Tug」を結成。HARDCORE partyを繰り広げ、NYのアンダーグラウンドなレフトフィールド、ディスコ・シーンを形成。2005年にベルギーのEskimo Recordingsからリリースした『Rub N Tug presents Campfire』では、ハウス、ディスコ、ロック、エレクトロなどジャンルを超えて、彼ら自身のパーティーのグルーヴを凝縮。”ミックスCDの金字塔”として今も称賛されている本作により、DJ／パーティーコレクティブとして世界的な評価を決定的なものにした。
 
2006年にLiv Spencerと「Still Going」をスタートしてDFA Recordsよりシングルリリース。さらに、Dean Meredith (Chicken Lips)との「The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr. Dunks」では、強烈なディスコダブやスローモなアシッドエレクトロ・チューンをGolf Channelよりリリース。2015年にはNYの盟友Justin Vandervolgen (My Rules, TBD, !!!)とラギッドなアナログマシーンミュージック・プロジェクト「Happy Family」を始動して、303使いが印象的なアシッドハウスやレイヴィーなシンセリフが鮮烈なダンスナンバーをドロップ。2016年に本名「Eric Duncan」名義では初となるオリジナルソロ作品を発表。80'sイタロディスコムードやバレアリックなエッセンスを絶妙に散りばめたニューディスコ・トラックに、イタリアの重鎮Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigiの黄金コンビがコズミックな中毒性の高いリミックスで華を添えた。
 
ソロ名義「Eric Duncan aka Dr. Dunks」では、オリジナル／リエディット共に多数の傑作をリリース。また、ソロおよびRub N Tugなどのコラボで、Beastie Boys、Grace Jones、Cold Play、Roxy Music、Bryan Ferry、Robbie Williams、Laid Back、Groove Armada、LCD Soundsystem、Chk Chk Chk、Lindstrøm、Todd Terje、Daniele Baldelli、Locussolusら数多くのリミックスも手がけている。
 
2005年の「Stussy Major Blade Tour」では、Michael K (Gimme 5)、Paul T (Sarcastic)らと全国4都市を回り、2013年には全国9都市に及ぶ「Rub N Tug Japan Tour」を敢行。2015年の東京ファッションウィークに開催された「Know Wave Tokyo Party」では、カリスマスケーターAlex Olsonらと来日出演。2017年に青山で行われたCalvin Kleinのエクスクルーシヴ・パーティーでは、Nina KravizやJamie xx、James Murphyらと共にDJ参加するなど、音楽やアート、ファッション、ストリート・シーンと深い関わりを持っている。ここ日本でも絶大な人気を誇るEric Duncan、2019年以来3年ぶりとなる来日がいよいよ実現する。

DR_DUNKS@YEBISU_YA_PRO_PART_1

It is not everyday we are sent a 5 hour mix from someone we have asked to join our Phonica mix series; but when Sheffield & Manchester legend Luke Una sends one… you have to jump straight into it! Having become first recognised in the late 80’s and 90’s as one half of production team “The Unabombers” with Justin Crawford, Luke over the years has shown to be a master in all genres be it Balearic, to Brazilian to E soul, House, Disco and Techno, you name it! With his Worldwide FM show over the years gaining a cult following Luke has gained an even more of a broader crowd from his curation of his E Soul Cultura compilation series via the label Mr.Bongo (Both comps topping our EOY lists in 2022 and 2023). This exact vast taste (that is displayed in these compilations) is very much pummelled into this five hour journey of a mix like a piece of clay and sculpted into a fine piece of art. We had a chat with Luke about this timeless mix and what he has been up to lately: http://offtherecord.net/phonica-mix-series-119luke-una/

Phonica Mix Series 119: Luke Una

Idle Cellars is back with another chiller killer for your Autumn revelry! This time around we’ve got another stellar mix from West Coast pioneer, Bay Area Rave legend & Cali breakbeat progenitor DJ SPUN! Responsible for breaking breaks in SF in the early 90s, punk rock bandleader in the early 80s, disco mastermind in the early 00’s - the man has been there, done that, whether via his label Rong Music, curating events at PS1 in NYC with the cream of club culture, humbly embodying some of the greatest DJ skills in the world, let alone the US (and let alone California!). 

His resume is far too long to list here, but he’s given us this fantastic mix for horizontal grooving that he’s titled “Idle Dub…Idle Chug”. Spun commented: “For fall and winter I usually switch to red wine…So this mix marked the start of the season and is a testament to the effect of a bottle of red!” Say no more squire! 

As usual, we’re in love with this journey through music, a gentle nudge from wonderful ambience through some late-night dubby funk on a slo-mo tip, keeping things musical and in outerspace!

From all of us at Idle Cellars, ENJOY! 

-Mike Bee October 2024

DJ Spun - Recorded live at Mark G's. Sonoma County CA
4:24pm-6:00pm September 4, 2024!

DJ Spun - Idle Dub...Idle Chug

Recorded on Salt Spring Island, Spring 2025

EDDIE C - BEST FRIEND 038

6 Hour B2B from joyful Sunday evening at Le Sucre in Lyon. many thanks to all the venue crew and everyone who came down to dance with us. Photo: William Chareyre.

Mr. Scruff B2B Danilo Plessow at Le Sucre, Lyon (November 2024)

Tune up, Drop in, Turn out.
Cerebral needs, wrong-speeds, head melters, mellow belters, soulful static and Zoloft classics.



TRACKLISTING

Jean Grae - This Is Your Year
Carlos Niño & Friends - Tribute to Ahmed, Dilla and Dove
Nala Sinephro - Continuum 8
Pascal Moscheni - Toyota Mehari
Balaphonic - Sunflowers In Dub
Rhythm and Sound feat. Paul St Hilaire - Free for All
Michael J Blood x Samizdat - Ain't Seen Nowt Yet
Mudd - Eighty Three
Taylor McFerrin and Emily King - Decisions
Panda Bear - Getting To The Point Dub
Rhythm and Sound feat. Tikiman - Jah Rule
International Feel Studio - Watching Stars Over The Rubicon
Mudd - In The Garden Of Mindfulness
H.A.N.K - The Big Melt
Cleo Sol - Self
Craig Bratley feat Any Douglas - No In Between (Ashigaru Remix)
Chaka Khan - Isn't That Enough (Dominic Dawson Dub)
Elli - Where You Belong
Blaque Dynamite - Selfish
Brijean - Where Do We Go
Mariko Katsuragi - Aoyama Nights (wrongspeed)
Coral D - DR 55 Dub
Cleo Sol - Desire
Rotary Connection and Minnie Ripperton - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (Krivit Edit)
Sault - In The Air
Señor M - Carbo
Alex Kassian - Lifestream
James Alexander - Cool Cool Dub
Payfone feat. Kyd Nereida - Feel You (Mudd Remix)
Quinn Lamont Luke - Otoño
Sade Adu x Donnie Hathaway - I Love Luv You More
Quinn Lamont Luke - No getting Over You (Ron Basejam Remix)
Sju - Nye Sko
Athletes Of God - Don't Wanna Be Normal
Meanderthals - 1-800-288-Slam
Khotin - Druid Dance
Janice Walker - You'll Dub
Todd Russell & The Dangerous Coats - 1900 Ocean Drive
Jim - Ballad Of San Marino (Mang Dynasty Remix)
Yuto Takei - EV22
ZG - The Rising
Shigeto - Can't Keep Up
Kennedy - Asleep (Space Ghost Remix)
Shiva - Never Gonna Give You Up (Jura SoundSystem Dub)
Marvin Gaye - You can Leave, But It's Going to Cost You
Comb Edits - What A Night
Ron Trent - Melt Into You
Richard Scheider Jnr - Regina's Dance
Apiento - Beau6
Elli - New Muse
JT Donaldson feat Penelope Antenna - Dis Oui
GFH - Mamayeo
Glenn Davis - Namida (Afrikanz On Mars Dub)
D.D Mirage - So Hot Dub
Khruangbin - Time (You & I) Felix Dickinson Remix
Darryn Jones - God
Moby - Should Sleep (Soup Edit)
Partial Arts - Taifa
A Psychic yes - Bloodmoon
Talking Drums - Serdov
Ronda - Folana
Vespertine - Burning Up
Brand New Heavies - Stay This Way (Lunar Dub)
Cobby and Danielle Moore - Left Handed Books (Ashley Beedle Remix)

CHRIS DUCK_INSTANT THERAPY 2

Trujillo's Mix June 2025

Sometimes your hands just don't feel right. Made with some recordings and field recordings I made. Added some Modular synth stuff I recorded and Juno 106 pad.

Gravel Hands

Deep House Vol. 8 – Gentle Immersion is a journey into the smooth and soulful side of deep house. Combining jazzy harmonies, silky grooves and atmospheric layers, this album captures the elegance of late-night sessions and the warmth of refined house music. Each track invites the listener to drift deeper into a hypnotic soundscape — where rhythm feels timeless, melodies shine softly, and immersion becomes pure groove. Perfect for lounges, night drives, and intimate dancefloors alike.


Own the Groove

Inner Drift

DRIVYN - Gangster Squad

A mix made for Farmer's Daughter Hotel by one of our favorites- DJ Garth.  DJ Garth is a producer and musician, originally from the UK, who brought his style of electro and house to the Bay Area in the 90's.  One of the four that makes up the iconic WICKED crew, he has made records, produced, and still performs all over the world.

Garth's Album

Farmers Daughter RnR.v6 by DJ Garth

Idle Cellars is a boutique winery located in Sonoma County, California. We are Ben Larks, a teacher and explorer from Los Angeles and Ari Heavner, an entrepreneur from Berkeley. Our shared affinity for world travel and adventure led us to connect in 2006 while working crush in Sonoma. Idle Cellars was born with our first batch of Cabernet Sauvignon reflecting, as in most harmonious relationships, a balanced yin and yang between city dwelling Heavner and country living Larks. We strive to produce an elegantly balanced wine through our grace of art. Our belief is that the essence of winemaking is getting dirty in the vineyard, ensuring the best of Sonoma. We make it from the vine to the bottle through hands-on craftsmanship. Our knowledge and deep understanding of our agricultural surroundings allows us to choose what we believe are the best processes for each varietal of wine. Working together for 17 years now, Ben and Ari’s winemaking bond is stronger than ever, escalating the Idle movement one glass at a time. 
Music is such an important part of our lives and our wine making experience, we decided to start a mix series which is a musical representation of an #idlemoment.
#EnjoyYourIdleMoment