Name: Javier Drada, Paul O'Neill, Tego Live at We Love Techno 1/28/17 by 1991-2024 Historical Archive in 2017 Techno Club Archives
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2017 Techno Club Archives

Javier Drada

Javier Drada Live July 23, 2011

Javier Drada Live March 16, 2013

Lleauna 10pm-12am
Javier Drada 12am-2am
Tristan Dufrene 2am-Close

Lleauna, Javier Drada, Tristan Dufrene Live at We Love Techno 1/7/17

Tristan Dufrene 10pm-11pm
Lleauna 11pm-12am
RYE 12am-1am
Javier Drada 1am-2am

Techno Club Showcase at Plush ATX 1/13/17

Unicorn Fukr, Herb Christopher, Fred Everything

Techno Club and Kompression present Fred Everything 1/20/17 Pt. 1

Techno Club and Kompression present Fred Everything 1/20/17 Pt. 2

Tristan Dufrene 10pm-12am
Allen T 12am-2am
Lleauna 2am-Close

Tristan Dufrene, Allen T, Lleauna Live at We Love Techno 1/21/17

Javier Drada, Paul O'Neill, Tego B2B2B Open-Close

Javier Drada, Paul O'Neill, Tego Live at We Love Techno 1/28/17

Javier Drada 10pm-1am
Will Brennan 1am-3am
Lleauna 3am-Close

Javier Drada, Will Brennan, Lleauna Live at We Love Techno 4/22/17 Pt. 1

Eine Reise In Die Tieferen Reiche Des Untergrunds, Für Musikliebhaber Von Musikliebhabern

Equipment Used:
Pioneer DJM900NXS2
Allen & Heath Xone K1
2 Pioneer PLX1000
Serato DJ Pro
Digital and Vinyl
Custom Aric Audio Tube Pre with 2 GOLD LION ECC82 / B749 / 12AU7 Tubes

For Music Lovers by Music Lovers 12, Aug 2022

For Music Lovers by Music Lovers Mardi Gras Edition

Javier Drada – A Pioneer of Underground Electronic Music

Javier Drada has been a driving force in the underground electronic music scene since the early 1980s. After moving to Miami in 1984, he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant B-Boy and Breaker culture. By 1986, as Chicago House music took over Miami’s club scene, Drada gained recognition as a prominent House dancer in the city’s top venues.

In 1988, his collaboration with George Acosta led to the creation of CreepHouse, a groundbreaking event series that helped shape Miami’s club culture. His work as a club promoter for notable figures such as Michael Capponi, Gary James, Bobby Brandt, and Mickey Rourke also played a pivotal role in establishing South Beach as a hub for electronic music, helping launch Acosta’s early career with key residencies and gigs.

From House to Techno: Expanding Musical Boundaries

By 1990, Drada transitioned from House to Techno, collaborating with Hector Maldonado (DJ Krypto) and Paul Fernandez (Dr. Psychosis) to host Miami’s first dedicated Techno parties. His after-hours events, particularly those featuring Sven Väth, redefined the Miami Techno landscape. Inspired by Väth and Pete Namlook, Drada also explored ambient music, earning the nickname “Miami’s Ambient Junkie.”

His influence on the ambient scene peaked in 1994 with a live performance alongside Pete Namlook, later released as Namlook X on FAX Records. His contributions solidified his reputation as Miami’s Ambient Pioneer, hosting chill-out events that shaped the city’s evolving soundscape for nearly a decade.

Championing Detroit Techno and Radio Innovation

In 1996, Drada ventured into radio, co-hosting a pirate show on The Beat 101.1 FM with Joseph Fitzgerald and Victor DeLauz. Backed by Detroit legends such as Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, and Keith Butts of Submerge, he brought the raw, underground energy of Detroit Techno to Miami’s airwaves.

In 1998, after relocating to New Orleans, Drada launched Submerge, the Show on Flyfm.net with Dave Manic, focusing on educating listeners about authentic underground Techno. The show featured influential artists such as Mike Banks (UR), DJ Rolando (The Aztec Mystic), Damon Wild, Mike Grant, Alan Oldham (DJ T1000), Sean Deason, Norm Talley, Keith Tucker (K-1), and The Black FU of Visillusion.

TECHNO Club – die tiefe familie (The Deep Family): A Legacy Reimagined

Inspired by Detroit’s pioneering Belleville Three—Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, and Derrick May—alongside innovators like Eddie Fowlkes, Blake Baxter, James Pennington, and Underground Resistance, Drada built on their legacy in New Orleans. His years of broadcasting Detroit Techno and championing futuristic sounds laid the foundation for the creation of TECHNO Club – die tiefe familie (The Deep Family) in the spring of 2014.

More than just an event series or radio show, TECHNO Club became a collaborative platform for like-minded individuals passionate about preserving and advancing the underground Techno movement. It serves as a collective voice driven by shared dedication, creativity, and a hope for a better future. TECHNO Club thrives through its members, whose contributions continue to keep the underground spirit of Techno alive and evolving.

A Lifelong Commitment to Underground Music

Drada’s musical journey has been enriched by friendships, collaborations, and support from icons such as Pete Namlook, Charles “Uzzell” Edwards, Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, Brett Dancer, Larry Heard, Kai Alcé, DJ Krypto, Dr. Psychosis, Carlos Espinosa, David Padilla, George Acosta, Ian Appel, Luis Diaz, George Alvarado, Carlos Menendez, DJ Stryke, Oscar G, and Ralph Falcon.

His sound spans a diverse range of genres, including Ultra-Lounge, Downtempo, Afro-Cuban, Nuyorican Salsa, Disco, ’80s Electro, Traditional House, Garage, Deep House, Techno, Minimal-Tech, Tribal, Progressive, Ambient, and Trance. With a vast music collection spanning over 37 years, Drada remains committed to pushing boundaries and fostering underground dance culture. Whether behind the decks or curating experiences, his sets reflect a lifetime of musical mastery, innovation, and a deep respect for the legacy of underground electronic music.

Javier Drada, Paul O'Neill, Tego Live at We Love Techno 1/28/17

1991-2024 Historical Archive

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