Seven (Sean Evans)

Origin: Born in San Francisco, raised in Mill Valley (Marin County)
Years Playing: 12 years
Style: House music and its various forms: electro, breaks, proggy, deep. What I drop depends on the time, size of the party and the energy of the crowd. I also from time to time like to play downtempo, hip hop, 80s, mash-ups and rock.
Affiliation: Lo-Rise Recordings | Bootshine Records | NK7 Productions| supperclub

The track/DJ/party that made me want to be a DJ was:
Raving in the early 90s while in college definitely got me interested in the culture, the people, the DJs and the music. Orbital Green Album was the first electronic album that I listened to time and time again in the headphones. Orbital's 'Are We Here - Laconic Dub' is still to this day one of my favorite 12-inch singles. Early parties that rocked and made me want to DJ were: Wicked, The Gathering, Rave Called Sharon and Black Diamond. The Sunset parties over the years have been consistenltly fun. Props to Solar, Galen and J-Bird for making these happen.

Influences:
All styles of music from jazz and rock, to reggae and dub. I love current indie rock and have to admit that I was a nu waver in high school loving The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, etc.

I got my first break:
Promoting for Space Children and Cosmic Bog in the mid-90s...took a break from the scene and then came back and got my first club gig at Backflip (now Bambuddha Lounge) playing everything from drum and bass to hip hop to house. Thanks, Janine (Backflip manager then). :) WISH bar has been our longest running residency going on five years! Isabel and Sean at WISH have been very good to Sol and I..thank you.

Some DJs I like playing with are:
Jeno, Sol, M3, Laird, Dean Samaras, Felix the Dog, Smoove and Mancub from Space Cowboys, DRC, Didje Kelli, Michele Bass, Mike G., Sunwoo and Gordie, Melyss, J-Fi, Michael May, Soren, Agnes B., Mikey Tello. So many talented DJs in this town..it really is a DJ mecca!

Favorite thing about the SF scene:
SF's people and music make it second to none. There are many popular styles in this city so it never gets boring. New places are always opening up which keeps things fresh. The underground parties have been kicking as long as I can remember and everyone seems to get along for the most part even though it's a competitive market. Burning Man was a life-changing event...I keep going back for more...

Least favorite thing about the SF scene:
Let's push back the drinking hours til 4am! Mean bouncers and bitchy managers or promoters can ruin the vibe...especially if they are always micro-managing the sound levels or if they tell you what you have to play.

My favorite SF party is/was:
Stompy, Sunset Boat Parties, Green Gorilla and DHP undergrounds and of course, our own NK7 Parties. Back in the day it was Wicked.

My favorite Club to play in is:
Many of them are fun. I've had some of my best times recently at the Gingerbread Warehouse. NK7 Joya NYE party in Bayview was a great time! Levende Lounge, supperclub, End Up, Ruby Skye, 1015, Mezzanine, PINK, WISH and DNA Lounge all have outstanding soundsystems. Miami WMC is a fun week...and I've had the chance to play some good ones out there as well...

If I could put together MY dream music festival, the Entertainment would be:
The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Coldplay, The Police, U2, Pink Floyd, LTJ Bukem, Jeno, Doc Martin, Miguel Migs, Adam Freeland, Sander Kleinenberg, Kruder and Dorfmeister, St. Germain, Thievery Corporation... wow, now we're talking...

If I couldn't play records I would probably be a professional:
Chef. I love good food...making it and eating it. SF is blessed with so many good restaurants. No wonder why so many people like this city!

I want to thank these people for helping me get this far:
Everyone who supports the music. My parents, family and girlfriend for being supportive of this crazy lifestyle. Nitevibe.com!

What you want people to know and we didn't ask:
You get back what you put out there so you might as well propagate happiness and good vibes. Be honest, try to do what you say you are going to do and always do your best.

My motto is:
"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way" -Babe Ruth