Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-26 Thread Detroit Techno Militia
I first met Dave Shayman aka. Disco D when I was in college in January, 1998. While at a record shop on the campus of the University Of Michigan, I picked up a mixtape by an unknown artist named DJ Disco D. The furious 85 track mix of pitched-up Detroit Electro, Chicago Ghetto House, Miami Bass

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-26 Thread Michael . Elliot-Knight
I don't know if anyone is participating in a tribute night to him but may I suggest this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBteOq-ttcQ MEK Detroit Techno Militia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/25/2007 07:43:22 PM: I first met Dave Shayman aka. Disco D when I was in college in January, 1998.

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Matt Kane's Brain
RIP :( On Jan 23, 2007, at 17:07, kent williams wrote: Dave Shayman was an extremely intelligent, talented guy, who was a joy to watch DJ, and great fun to hang out with. He was a huge supporter of the Iowa City scene. He played here several times, as recently as last summer, and was talking

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Michael . Elliot-Knight
In memory of D - if any musicians out there need help w/depression check this place out it's in Athens, Georgia http://www.nuci.org/about/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuçi's_Space would love to see more like this across the nation MEK

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Fred Heutte
I saw him play twice in SF, one at a bar for a kind of frat crowd which wasn't too good, and one where he went completely off. Disco D, he got the beat, respect and peace. phred

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Jeffrey Richards
I am floored. It always gets to me when it is someone close to my age. I never new he suffered like that, and it saddens me that there was only one solution for him. I hope he finds some sort of peace. I remember back in 99 he gave me a mix tape to take back to Baltimore and DC area to try and

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Nick Hardie
No need to apologise, it's nice to have some perspective on someone you've know of, but don't know. RIP On 24/01/07, Jeffrey Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am floored. It always gets to me when it is someone close to my age. I never new he suffered like that, and it saddens me that

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-24 Thread Joel Gajewski
: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:53:52 AM Subject: Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007 I am floored. It always gets to me when it is someone close to my age. I never new he suffered like that, and it saddens me that there was only one solution for him. I hope he finds some sort of peace. I remember back

(313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-23 Thread kent williams
Dave Shayman was an extremely intelligent, talented guy, who was a joy to watch DJ, and great fun to hang out with. He was a huge supporter of the Iowa City scene. He played here several times, as recently as last summer, and was talking about coming back here this spring.

RE: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-23 Thread Redmond, Ja'Maul
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:08 PM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Disco D 1980-2007 Dave Shayman was an extremely intelligent, talented guy, who was a joy to watch DJ, and great fun to hang out with. He was a huge supporter of the Iowa City scene. He played here several

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-23 Thread Michael . Elliot-Knight
Oh no... kent williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/23/2007 04:07:59 PM: Dave Shayman was an extremely intelligent, talented guy, who was a joy to watch DJ, and great fun to hang out with. He was a huge supporter of the Iowa City scene. He played here several times, as recently as

Re: (313) Disco D 1980-2007

2007-01-23 Thread diana potts
wow. I can't believe this news. I talked to Dave a little bit ago too.I was thinking the other day how I haven't heard from him-assuming he must be busy. He always kept in touch with me no matter how busy his schedule was.Just a simple 'hey' sometimes. When he got the phone message from 50cent's