Hi there disco boys and girls-

This month, I wanted to celebrate how many incredible new remixes of familiar songs there are right now.  From recent hits from Adele and Beyonce to classic Whintey (Rest in peace, lady), there are new mixes to enjoy from all your favorites.  

Without further ado, here is my top ten for February 2012...

I hope you all have a fantastic February, and look out for my new mix coming out soon inspired by an incredible trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Obrigado!

Dj Craig Gaibler

Greetings Disco Boys & Girls!

 As you may already know, I have been nominated as "Best Up & Coming DJ" for the JustCircuit Awards! It's a tremendous honor to be included in the list of national finalists, among some incredible DJ talent. I'm in awe of the support and encouragement I continually receive from my friends and fans. To be nominated for national recognition in just three short years is an astonishing accomplishment, and I am deeply grateful to all who have inspired me, especially my boyfriend and manager - P Tyrone Smith of a Past Curfew Talent Solutions.

Credit also goes to those who gave me my first big breaks: George Delmar, Rich Kaalaas, Harry Lit, Zuni & Jason, Matt Bearracuda, Luke Johnstone, Gus Bean, Xavier Caylor, Suzan Revah and Rick Murray.

In addition to my nomination, San Francisco has also received several other nominations including Suzan Revah, DJ Grind, REAL BAD XXIII, GRGR/West, Aftershock, 1015 Folsom, as well as San Francisco itself.

And, Past Curfew Talent Solution's other client, Susan Morabito was nominated for three awards herself - Best DJ/Producer, Best DJ Podcast, and Best DJ - Hall Of Fame!

Now it's time for me to ask for your vote. If you registered with JustCircuit when you nominated me, or you were a 'member' before February 1, 2012, then you will be eligible to vote once you login to JustCircuit. Each person gets only one vote. There are several fun categories.

Follow this link to vote begnning Sunday, February 5th: http://www.justcircuit.com/Home/Awards.aspx

I truly believe I owe so much of my success to the folks who have supported me along the way, including producers who took a chance on me, friends who have passed on my name and recommended me, and everyone who has enjoyed my music.  I couldn't be more grateful to everyone who helped me get to where I am.  I hope I continue to get your support, and your vote, and I look forward to so many more amazing moments on the dancefloor with all of you.

Much love and respect,
DJ Craig Gaibler

Hi disco boys and girls-

I'm proud to release my first podcast of the year - "House Arrest 03: Orbiting the Stars". I loosely based the music around a trip to the cosmos. It starts with some sexy progressive electro, blasts off in the first hour, then orbits through space until you come down softly to Earth again.  I'm very proud of it, and I hope you like it!

Tracklisting:

This new year has been a great one so far, and I am really proud of this new mix.  Tell me what your favorite song is in the comments below!  You can download it on iTunes and Soundcloud as well.  

DJ Craig Gaibler

Hey there disco boys and girls-

This month's Much Respect posting features one of my favorite San Francisco DJ's, and someone who has become a very close friend over the past two years - DJ Russ Rich.  Russ and I met while DJing together, and we quickly bonded over a shared love of sexy, vocal dance music.  Russ has had an incredible influence on me, and we have spun together many times and even collaborated on a recent podcast together - one of my favorites, if I do say so myself.

If you've ever heard Russ spin, you've probably left the dance floor with a smile on your face. That's because the music he loves to play is big, happy, vocal house, with a touch of gospel, progressive, tribal and tech thrown in to keep things moving. Russ has been inspired by artists like Prince, Everything but the Girl, Madonna, and Peyton, as well as producers/DJ's the Freemasons, Moto Blanco, Victor Calderone, and Tony Moran.

Originally hailing from Minneapolis, Russ moved to San Francisco in 1997, and became immersed in San Francisco's dance music scene. Institutions like Club Universe, Mass @ 1015 Folsom and the End Up showcased some of his favorite DJs, like David Harness, Neal Lewis, and Phil B. A few years later, with clubs like Industry and Matinee emerging, Luke Johnstone and Jamie J. Sanchez became two inspirations, and Russ began venturing into the scene as a DJ.

Over the past few years, Russ has become quite an influence in the SF scene.  He's recently headlined parties such as PLAY T-Dance at Lazy Bear, I Just Wanna F*ckin' Dance, Rub, Epic, and has been regularly seen spinning with the likes of The Freemasons, Hector Fonseca, Dave Aude, and other dance legends.  He'll soon be spinning the new party Sauna with DJ Lee Decker on February 4th.

Russ has become an incredible mentor, a partner-in-crime, and an amazing friend over the past few years.  He continually inspires and challenges me to become a better musician.  I am truly honored to show Russ some well-deserved respect this month.  You can find out more about DJ Russ Rich on his website and Facebook page.  Much Respect, my friend!

DJ Craig Gaibler

Hi disco boys and girls-

I hope you all had a safe and happy New Year's!  The new year always brings a fresh new energy, and that couldn't be more true with music.  This month, my top ten is full of exciting and interesting sounds - from thumping house music to beautiful progressive sounds.

Each song is unique and special, and hopefully shows my varied taste in dance music.  I'll be interested to hear what your favorites are.  And now, here's the top ten for January...

Top Ten 12.01 - January 2012 - New Year, New Sounds