After a smashing opening weekend and a successful run so far, Sankeys NYC is taking things to the next level with the launch party of Tribal Sessions, one of the brand’s legendary nights that was born in 2001. Known as the original face paint party where the promoter painted the faces of club patrons each week, it won a number of awards and was Britain’s longest weekly Friday night until 2008. This Friday is going to be one for the books as legendary Dan Ghenacia goes b2b with his friend and fellow Parisian, Shonky. Guests can get into the event for free if they show up with facepaint!
Dan Ghenacia has been a staple on the Paris underground scene for more than a decade. In 2004, he started his first label Freak N’Chic, which broke artists like Dyed Soundorom, Djebali, Shonkey, and released the debut Jamie Jones EP. Unfortunately, Freak N’Chic was forced to close in 2009 due to financial disputes but this led to the launch of Ghenacia’s Apollonia imprint in 2012 with Dyed Soundorom and Shonky. The label serves as a platform for the trio’s productions and a showcase for quality music. Ghancia has spent countless summers in Ibiza, having scored a coveted DC10 residency and is known for his extended sets. He and Shonky once played b2b for 12 hours at Berlin’s Panorama Bar before exclaiming, “we could play 12 hours more!” Ghenacia has been in the game since the 90s and Friday is sure to be a legendary session.
Shonky and Ghenacia are longtime friends. Having co-founded Apollonia with Dyed Soundorom, the duo clearly works well together. Shonky is another staple on the Paris underground scene, having manned the decks for the first time in 1998, influenced by the likes of Ivan Smagghe and his now partner, Ghenacia. He was signed to Freak N’Chic and released his first production on the label in 2005. Since then, he has produced releases for Mobilee, Sub Static, Crosstown Rebels and Resopal.
These two are no strangers to long nights and are known for their marathon b2b sets. Tribal Sessions has finally made its way to the US of A and Friday’s are looking hotter than ever…Let’s hope there’s enough face paint to go around!
Ghenacia, Shonky & Dyed Soundorom
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