27/11/2023
The Vampire Court of Dallas is proud to announce our guest DJ for the VCD Presents: Bleeding Hearts Ball 6: The Dark Kiss !
He is from the San Francisco Bay area and will be spinning at Panoptikon for our pre-party and at the ball! Here is a little bit about DJ Owen!
If you spend time at Gothic clubs, you have probably seen Owen around. He has been a staple in the American Gothic Scene for decades from coast to coast. Currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, his unique way of bringing joy to a dance floor can be experienced regularly at multiple clubs, including Night Shift, 1984, Club Absolution, and The Box, just to name a few, and can also be enjoyed on the weekly Hanging Garden Radio Show, which is heard throughout Northern California or anywhere in the world through the internet.
A love of, and devotion to, music has manifested in many forms over Owen's lifetime. Aside form being a trained classical musician in his own right, Owen has spun professionally in such divergent musical genres as Swing, 80's, Indie, Current Top 40, and Lounge. Even in the Goth/Industrial realm, he is unusually diverse, spinning anything from Ethereal, to Aggrotech & EBM, to Deathrock, to 80's & 90's Industrial, to modern & classic Darkwave, Post-Punk, and much more. He simply has a passion for music, itself, and sharing the feeling of experiencing its transcendence with others. This is why he is so eager to take and play as many requests as possible from the crowd. A club is a place to feel good.
The Gothic Scene is something truly special. It is more than just a place to go out; it is a genuine community. This is what draws many people to be part of it and this is why many of those people continue to stay with it well after their peers in age have lost interest in going to clubs. When not behind the DJ tables, you will often find Owen loving this community. Chances are good he is probably dancing on the floor or conversing with everyone. His personal contributions include creating clubs and festivals, playing benefits whenever possible, and even constructing group trips and tours.
When you see Owen around, say hello, make musical requests, and most of all, have a great time. After all, we're among friends and the joy of music. That's a good enough reason to celebrate any night!
