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Booking & Inquiries: mgmt@costamusic.io

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Enquiries:
seb@worshipartists.uk
ROW bookings:
louis.cawthorne@teamwass.com
North America bookings: 
mrodriguez@teamwass.com

Website: http://1991music.uk/

Florida-based mix artist, Lawson Barnette, aka Saint Germain, has been a vital part of Central Florida's East Coast electronic music scene since the late 90s. In recent years, he has collaborated with local artists through his work with the Network Carnival production group. His partnerships include notable names like TRUTH, Tyler Schauman of Ghost Radio, Jennifer Marley (Lady of the House), More Monsters, and other prominent local DJs and producers.

Lawson has performed at numerous venues and festivals across Central Florida, earning recognition for his ability to blend exotic and meticulously curated tracks that captivate and inspire audiences. Guided by a deep passion for music as a form of emotional expression, he creates immersive sets that take listeners on a transformative journey, pushing the boundaries of imagination with every performance.

One of the longest running fun creators in the Bay Area dance music and underground arts scene. Called a "Renaissance man of the West Coast scene", and with good reason. Founder of the legendary Opulent Temple collective, best known for their premiere sound stage at Burning Man, past Board Member and key producer of the San Francisco LovEvolution event (formerly known as LoveFest/Love Parade), founder of Opel Productions, throwing club events and 'parties with purpose' in San Francisco for 17+ years, a child psychologist with a Doctorate in transpersonal psychology, curator of sound in SF and BRC, blogger on social issues, and of course - a DJ.

Started throwing both underground parties in 2001, and benefit events for different charities with Spundae. Following year  started Opel Productions, intended to be parties with purpose showcasing a range of forward thinking underground dance music with a dash of social activism thrown in the party message. In 2003, finished a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, founded Opulent Temple, and joined the Board for San Francisco's Love event. In current 'day job', work out of a community clinic with foster kids in the Bayview Hunter Point area in San Francisco.

On the DJ tip, one of the West Coast's top talents, consistently being voted in the Top 10 San Francisco Dream Team poll, and playing the biggest events in California party land. Playing a versatile range of house and techno and breaks, been personally tapped to open and close for the varied likes of Underworld, Moby, Tiesto, Stanton Warriors, Armin Van Burren, and the list goes on.  Knows what to do in any situation to bring the universal vibe of dance music.  Sets are known for walking the fine line between the gritty and the pretty, with a musical range seldom seen in party land.

Listen to Syd Gris sets here: 
https://soundcloud.com/syd-gris

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