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Was he sent from space or is it just a little brain damage? It doesn't really matter because Claude VonStroke, (better known to the locals as Barclay Crenshaw,) makes tight, beautiful, and gritty beats. Mr. VonStroke is also the man behind San Francisco's hottest new tech-house label, dirtybird records. Krush grooves, electric soul, and techy funk are the best words to describe the groundbreaking dirtybird sound that blurs the lines between traditional house and techno. Read more
Was he sent from space or is it just a little brain damage? It doesn't really matter because Claude VonStroke, (better known to the locals as Barclay Crenshaw,) makes tight, beautiful, and gritty beats. Mr. VonStroke is also the man behind San Francisco's hottest new tech-house label, dirtybird records. Krush grooves, electric soul, and techy funk are the best words to describe the groundbreaking dirtybird sound that blurs the lines between traditional house and techno.
Raised in the suburbs of Cleveland and Detroit, Barclay fell in love with the beat by frequently attending parties featuring diverse local heroes such as Ritchie Hawtin and Theo Parish. After a move to San Francisco, he realized his other passion for filmmaking and released Intellect, a six hour DVD package, self-directed and produced, which covered the worldwide electronic music scene and included interviews with 35 legends like Derrick May, Juan Atkins, Swayzak, Derrick Carter, Deep Dish, Steve Lawler and many more.
During production, Barclay met Justin Martin who helped him score music for the dvd. Together, they started dirtybird, with Crenshaw at the helm. The rest, as they say, is history. Dirtybird is currently shaking tailfeathers worldwide with a series of successful releases by Justin Martin & Sammy D and Mr. VonStroke himself. Claude's current hit "Deep Throat" is in its third re-pressing and has hit the #4 spot on Groove Magazine's top 50 records chart as well as making Pete Tong's Essential Buzz Chart on Radio One.
DJ wise, Claude has an intense regimen for preparation and and a great ear for song selection. His sets are always inspiring and surprising. If you're lucky enough to catch a performance, remember to bring a bar of soap, because when Claude VonStroke is behind the decks, it's gonna get dirty.
With upcoming releases on Get Physical, dirtybird, Frankie, Neuton Music, & Utensil Recordings; stay tuned for the man who just wants to come over and find out, "What are you having for dinner?" Show less
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