Disco Donnie Presents Brings Calvin Harris to You!
Known to his postmaster as Adam Richard Wiles, Calvin Harris was reportedly one of the most successful songwriters in the world this past year. Which is rather easy to believe, considering all the awards he took home from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards and his dual Grammy nominations. The Scotland native has produced songs for some of the music industry’s most popular artists like Mary J. Blige, Ke$ha, and Rihanna. To add to his long list of accomplishments, Harris’ single, “Feel So Close,” was his first solo single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States – a feat many dance artists can only dream of! And it is because of this, that 2013 is looking to be a stellar year for this highly in-demand artist. Disco Donnie Presents couldn’t be more thrilled to bring international singer, songwriter, musician, DJ and producer, Calvin Harris to a city near you.
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UME Music Mondays: Major Lazer and Flosstradamus
Major Lazer
Legend has it that Major Lazer was a Jamaican commando who, unfortunately, lost his arm in the secret Zombie War of 1984. The US military rescued him and proceeded to use experimental lasers in place of his prosthetic limbs. Now a retired war veteran, Major Lazer is employed by a rogue government operating in the upmost secrecy under watch of M5 and the CIA. The Major, disguised as a dancehall club owner from Trinidad, enlisted friends Diplo and Switch to help him make his first LP, Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do.
Now operating as a solo project by Diplo, Major Lazer can easily pack-out any venue, event, or festival around the globe with the always energetic and diverse approach to each set. From dancehall, to reggae; electro house to moombahton, expect to have an sweaty and ridiculously fun time watching Major Lazer for this year’s Ultimate Music Experience.
Flosstradamus
Having been making music for nearly a decade, Flosstradamus is certainly no newcomers into the dance music industry. The project began as a series of DJ parties in their hometown of Chicago and with a little help from word of mouth and a string of successful club bangers, the duo have rose to the phenomenon they are today. While they were originally known for their unique and eclectic blend of electro, house, minimal techno, and R&B, current releases from J2K and Autobot resonate the world’s growing hunger for bass-heavy music. Armed with their ability to brilliantly remix all of your favorite songs and knack for adding that fun element to every set, Flosstradamus are the perfect addition to the Ultimate Music Experience lineup.
VIP tickets are Sold Out, but General Admission tickets are still available! Buy your tickets today!
AWOL Snow: Anthony Attalla Artist Profile
Detroit-based producing DJ Anthony Attalla has been making big waves in the dance music industry. Known for his musicality and flawless energetic sets, Attalla, in the few short years of his budding career, has scored residencies at world reknowned clubs, seen his imprint rise to the upper-echolons of dance music labels, and has become a highly in-demand artist for international bookings. But, those things don’t really matter to him. He is one of the rare talents that keep their focus on the music, stating once in an interview, “…production is predicated on the fastest evolving element in our world today  technology  so the learning curve is infinite. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I have to learn.” That’s not to say his production needs work. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact. Attalla has already charted over 30 Top 100 tracks on Beatport. Moreover, labels like Great Stuff Recordings, Definitive Recordings, Tronic, and Global Underground are just a few of the heavyweights seeking his productions.
But Attalla has been working on creating a respected brand himself, with the birth of his imprint, Incorrect Music whose focus releasing tracks inspired by Detroit’s rich techno history. Now that we’re four years within the label’s launch, we’ve seen Attalla sign several chart-topping tracks produced by some of the industry’s biggest names, and newcomers alike. In it’s inaugural year, Incorrect Music had over 40 releases chart on Beatport’s overall Top 100 and signed artists from over 20 different countries.
As a performer, he has been vocal about that as well. “When I perform is truly the only time I can just forget about the world and lose myself,” says Attalla. “It’s almost like I disappear for a few hours and go to a different dimension or universe where I’m oblivious to everything besides my connection to the crowd and my set.” Forward-thinking, distinguished musician and versatile, both Incorrect Music and its frontman, are perfect examples of another way of life. Now a resident DJ of all A.W.O.L.’s brands, we warmly welcome Anthony Attalla for this year’s Another Way of Life: Snow Edition.
Ticket packages are now available, buy yours today!
UME Travel Guide: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
This year, people from all over the world are coming to dance with us at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a South Padre Island virgin, you shouldn’t have to stress about traveling… especially if you’re on spring break. Fortunately, the vacation hot-spot has tons of ways for people to get around. Even on any type of budget. Near, far, wherever you are, we’ve compiled this list of transportation services to help plan your trip to the Ultimate Music Experience.
Planes
Flying to South Padre Island isn’t necessarily the most viable option for everyone traveling to the Ultimate Music Experience, but it is an option for some of you. For those that want to soar into your sun-filled spring break, here are a list of the closest area airports.
Valley International Airport – Harlingen (VIA)
3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550
956-430-8600
South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
700 S. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, TX 78521
800-525-0280
McAllen International Airport (MFE)
2500 S. Bicentennial McAllen, TX 78503
956-682-9101
Trains (Shuttles)
There aren’t any trains to speak of on South Padre, but saying planes, shuttles, and automobiles doesn’t have the same flow. Well luckily, shuttles are faster and cheaper than trains, so we hope you don’t mind our improvisation. Here are some popular shuttle services that will get you to the festival. Remember, many hotels offer shuttles, so call the one you’ve booked with to find out if they provide that service.
The Wave
South Padre Island’s Free Shuttle Transportation Service
956-761-3864 or 956-761-3245
South Padre Shuttle
Offering service between Valley International Airport and South Padre Island!
877-774-0050
Island Airport Shuttle
800-574-8322
Go with Jo Transportation Services
800-962-8497
Rio Grande Transit
956-428-4613
Valley Transit Company
800-580-4710
Automobiles
If your car just barely passed inspection, chances are you’re going to rent a car to make your way to UME. Here’s a list of the most popular rental car agencies and limo services.
- Advantage 800-777-5500
- Avis Rent-A-Car 800-831-2847
- Budget 800-460-3399
- National Car Rental 800-227-7368
- Dollar Rent-A-Car 800-800-4000
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131
- Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500
- South Padre Limos 800-821-2176
- A-1 Limousine 956-761-9090
- All Valley Limousine Service, Inc. 956-630-5466
- Rio Grande Transit Limousine Service 956-428-4614
Notable
Island Hoppers – This service offers Vespa scooters, bicycles and paddle boards rentals. Travel South Padre in style.
AWOL Snow: Donald Glaude Artist Profile
It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks, Another Way Of Life: Snow will be underway in the beautiful town of Whistler, British Columbia. We agree the thought of playing in mountains full of snow is quite exciting, but what about music? As you know, AWOL has booked some amazing, award-winning talent, so why not learn more about them? Donald Glaude is a great start as he has been a pioneer of house music for well over two decades. Taking inspiration musical prodigies like George Clinton and Funkadelic, Glaude immediately drawn to the soulful rhythms and energetic vibe of house. After teaching himself how to mix, with a pair of non-matching turntables and a Radio Shack mixer, Glaude began to DJ at various venues in his hometown of Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, pioneering the DJing style and sound that helped to define the rave scene on the west coast.
Aiding Glaude in sparking Seattle’s party scene was friend, and fellow aspiring DJ, DJ Dan, who, coincidentally, was instrumental in Glaude becoming a permanent fixture at San Francisco’s legendary Funky Tekno Tribe. This gig may have put his name in the lips of many, but Glaude is not the type to want success on a mainstream level. He believes house music should be an experience that provokes the soul, which is another reason why he has an unparalleled ability have an emotional connection with any audience. Whether it’s his exuberant sets or talent on the decks, there is definitely a reason he is called the “James Brown of DJs.” Continuing to be “The Hardest Working American DJ,” we’re excited to host Donald Glaude at this years AWOL: Snow, March 1st-3rd.
Ticket packages are now available, buy yours today!
Featured Updates
- Women of the Disco: Part 16
- Celebrate the women shaping the electronic music industry in Women of the Disco: Part 16, featuring stories, insights, and career advice from behind-the-scenes leaders.
- Women of the Disco: Part 15
- From local scenes to worldwide signals, women are setting the industry's frequency.
- Women of the Disco: Part 14
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 13
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 12
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 11
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 10
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Announcing OUTLET - A Mental Health & Wellness Resource
- Providing information, tools, and resources relevant to mental health and promoting the continuance of mental health initiatives.
- Announcing Disco U!
- Disco Donnie Presents has always been in the business of furthering lives with the power of music, and we've recently extended that idea with the formation of our Disco U program.
- New Scholarship at Blair School of Music Honors Music Promoter Leon Jackson
- A new scholarship fund has been established at the Blair School of Music in honor of Leon Jackson, the late music and event promoter who introduced a generation of Nashvillians to electronic dance music.
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation.
