User:DJ Frank Richards/bio

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Also, editing for the purpose of advertising, publicising, or promoting anyone or anything is not permitted. Thank you. DJ Frank Richards is one the founding fathers of the Las Vegas Dance Music Scene; Richard's has held residencies and music director positions at every Vegas hot spot for well over 19 years. Having shared the stage with the likes of Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Felix da Housecat, Paul Oakenfold, Doc Martin, Satoshi Tomiie, Josh Wink, Derrick Carter, Masters at Work, Mark Farina, Dave Seamen, Nick Warren and Danny Howells, just to name a few... Richards has held positions at the infamous Club Utopia, Red Dragon at China Grill at Mandalay Bay Resort, Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel Pool, ICE Meta Club and a 5 year residency at one of the world’s most elite and sought out nightclubs on the planet, “PURE” at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. Hereafter, Frank’s 7 to 8 hour sets at 3 times a week became legendary and he quickly became one of the most sought out DJ’s in Las Vegas. After touring throughout Asia extensively since 2005, Frank has relocated to Phuket, Thailand to expand his horizons in Asia and recently accepted a position as music director, talent buyer and resident DJ at Famous Discotheque and Beach Club Phuket, Thailand. Richards has attracted both old and new club-goers alike over the last 19 years gigging around Las Vegas. But isn’t limited to Las Vegas —over the span of his DJ career, he’s been invited to gig regularly at special events and cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Panama, Bangkok, Ko Samui, Phuket, Jakarta, Manila, Cebu Fiji, Honolulu, Mexico, London, Miami, New York, City, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and his home base, Las Vegas. Including special guest appearances at Ministry of Sound, Space Lab Yellow Tokyo, Q Bar Bangkok, London Turnmills, Cebu at Vudu, Stereo Lab Phuket, Embassy Jakarta, Paul Oakenfold’s “Perfecto” The Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas, Space Ibiza on Tour, Jakarta Music Festival, Soundbar, Godskitchen, Angel Music Group, Naked LA, Afterhour-Power, Giant LA, The Love Festival, Go Ventures, 2nd Sunday San Francisco and Saturday Night Sessions L.A. In May of 2008, Frank was invited to play at the final party of Ko Kimura’s “KOOL” at Tokyo’s legendary nightclub, “SPACE LAB YELLOW”. It was an honor for Frank to play along side Japan’s own DJ Ko Kimura, who is the most influential House DJ’s in Japan. Hands down this was Frank’s most honored booking to date. In 2009 Richards was invited to play in Panama at the Ministry of Sound Halloween Party along side Antoine Clamaran at Club Velvet. Which ranks up there as one of his most honored bookings as well. Richards has spent a lot of time gigging the last 6 years between the USA and Asia, promoting his label and previous CD’s as, Live in Hong Kong and “Q Bar Bangkok”, “a deep and seductive mix which perfectly rides that fine line between home listening and dance floor energy” (Denis Hemakom, Q Bar Bangkok). After his Asian South Pacific tour in early 2010, Richards has chosen a limited schedule and has taken a much-needed break of extensive travels and the reigns of the Vegas nightlife. Richards being a studio engineer and producer has turned to the studio and is the creative force behind HiSoL Recordings, an independent label he runs along side his partner, Sotero Garcia. Over the last decade, HiSoL has had several releases as “What U Need” feat Ion, Spirit of the Council, The Heart, Muddy Waters and The Vibe, which was licensed by Global Underground #23 for James Lavelle Barcelona CD. New material will be released worldwide in March at WMC Miami. All under the alias “HiSoL”, who are Frank Richards and Sotero Garcia.

NOTABLE EVENTS:


 * Paul Oakenfold's "Perfecto" - Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas, NV - Multiple Appearances
 * Famous Beach Club Phuket, Thailand 2011 - 2012
 * Galaxy Resort and Casino Massive Halloween Bash 2011 - Macau, China
 * Stereo Lab / Indo Chine - Phuket, Thailand - Jan 2010 / May 2011
 * Q Bar - Bangkok, Thailand - 2006-2011
 * KEE Club – Hong Kong – May 2011
 * The Trip - Fiji Islands – New Years 2010
 * Club Vudu - Cebu, Philippines - Feb 2007, Jan 2008, Jan 2009 / CD Release Party
 * Ministry Of Sound at The Gallery - Panama, Central America - Oct 2009
 * Godskitchen - Las Vegas, NV - March 2008
 * Finds Ultra Lounge - Hong Kong - March 2008 / CD Release Party
 * Space Lab Yellow - Tokyo, Japan - May 2008
 * Next Door - Hawaii - Sept 2007, May 2008
 * Armani Bar - Hong Kong - Jan 2007
 * M Cafe - Manila, Philippines - Jan 2007
 * Yumla - Hong Kong - Jan 2007 / CD Release Party
 * Q Bar - Ko Samui, Thailand - June 2007 / CD Release Party
 * 1/5 Ultra Lounge - Hong Kong - Dec 2006 - June 2007
 * Embassy Nightclub - Jakarta, Indonesia - Feb 2007
 * Score Nightclub - Makassar, Indonesia - Feb 2007
 * Embassy Nightclub - Jog Jakarta, Indonesia - Feb 2007
 * Embassy Nightclub - Bandung, Indonesia - Feb 2007
 * VIP Room - Shanghai, China - Dec 2006
 * 2nd Sunday - San Francisco, Cal - 1998-2009
 * Turnmills - London, England - May 1999
 * Winter Music Conference Events - Miami, Florida - 1996 -2010
 * The Love Festival - Las Vegas, NV - Multiple Appearances

DJ EXPERIENCE:

Phuket, Thailand Sep  2011 – Present Famous Discotheque and Beach Club Phuket, Thailand - Music Director/Resident DJ

Las Vegas, NV 2005 – 2010 PURE Nightclub - Caesars Palace - Resident DJ/Music Director Las Vegas, NV 2004 - 2009 PURE Management Group - Resident DJ Las Vegas, NV 2005 -2008 Tangerine - Treasure Island Resort Casino - Resident DJ Las Vegas, NV – 2005 Rehab – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Resident DJ Las Vegas, NV 2004 - 2005 ICE Meta Club - - Music Director/Resident DJ Las Vegas, NV 2000-2003 Red Dragon at China Grill – Mandalay Bay Casino Resort – Program Director/Resident DJ

Club Utopia - Resident DJ/Music Director - Vegas, NV 1997-2002