When local DJ Jayvi Velasco graduated from high school in 1991, he knew he wanted to spend his graduation gift of $500 on one thing: an old-school DJ setup. "From then on, DJing took over my entire life," he laughs. In his 23-year musical career, the house DJ has played almost every situation imaginable: the big stages of Live 105's BFD, warehouse undergrounds, and fetish parties. We spoke with Jayvi about playing after hours, being a recording engineer, and what he's learned from the Bay Area nightlife scene. He opens for Louie Vega this Friday, June 20, at Mighty.
Check your watch. It's just about that time again. What time? Party time! To help you better figure out your calendar, we've assembled this handy list of the best parties in San Francisco. This time, it features a heavy helping of top-notch house. Read on -- your weekend awaits.
