Midnight Lovers x Monarch pres. Daniele Baldelli & Sleazy Mcqueen Dare to disco with Monarch and Midnight Lovers on Friday, November 22nd – we're bringing the Italian godfather of cosmic disco to the club, Daniele Baldelli, along with nu-disco master Sleazy McQueen. -- FEATURING -- Danielle Baldelli https://soundcloud.com/danielebaldelli Sleazy Mcqueen https://soundcloud.com/sleazymcqueen -- ABOUT DANIELE BALDELLI -- A founding father of the Cosmic Disco sound, Italian DJ Daniele Baldelli rose to prominence with his mixture of European electronica, synth pop (often played at slower speeds), equalizer effects, and ethnic folk music. Baldelli's use of African and Brazilian material helped distinguish his style from Italo disco, which permeated the clubs of Northern Italy during the 1970s. Taking up residence at the Cosmic, a venue by Lake Garda, he introduced club goers to a worldly, hypnotic sound during the late '70s and early '80s. Although the Cosmic Disco movement slowed down as the '80s progressed, Baldelli's reputation allowed him to extend his career into the following decades. Baldelli was born in 1952 in the tourist town of Cattolica, where he made his DJ debut at the age of 17. After logging several years at the Tabu Club, he was recruited to take his record-spinning expertise to Baia, which in turn led to a multi-year residency at Cosmic. The infamous club opened in April 1979 and was instrumental in developing Baldelli's signature sound, which took influence from the club's drug culture (namely heroin, which caused its users to dance slowly) and the waning popularity of traditional dance music. Drug problems forced many clubs to close during the 1980s, but Baldelli's influence persevered into the 21st century, aided in part by such compilations as Cosmic Sound and Baia Degli Angeli 1977-1978. -- ABOUT SLEAZY MCQUEEN -- As owner of the record label Whiskey Disco, Sleazy McQueen has helped to give the 'Nu-Disco' scene an element of referential class. With remarkably well produced re-works and originals, the Sleazy sound combines the dirty fun of seventies funk with the hypnotic rhythms of deep house. As a dj, he has travelled from Asia to Europe, both Americas and a constant tour of the United States. His music productions have been licensed to over 100 releases, remixes & edits on labels worldwide, including, but not limited to; Virgin, Siesta, Bearfunk, Headtunes Music, Compost, Paper Recordings & House Arrest. *** 21+ Void Sound System Follow Monarch on social media: www.facebook.com/monarchsf www.instagram.com/monarchsf Come grab a bite next door before the show at Pawn Shop. Check out our menu here: https://thepawnshopsf.com