REAL BAD SOUND
Since 1989, REAL BAD has been bringing new and unique sounds to the San Francisco dance floor, year after year. We strive to craft a beautiful musical journey for our guests each year, offering a 3 part experience, starting with a joyous t-dance, moving into sexy, late night beats, and culminating in refreshing morning music. This special journey is our unique sound, and each year we bring in a DJ new to the San Francisco scene to give you their local take on that unique journey.
DJ BRET LAW (SEATTLE)
REACH 2016
Hailing from Seattle, Bret Law’s blend of house, dance, and circuit combined with an extensive knowledge of dance music means there’s always an element of surprise to his sets. If you’re poolside, at the gym, or in the middle of a packed dance floor, you’ll know he’ll find the right vibe to keep you dancing and singing. Bret has played alongside DJ Grind & Toy Armada, The Cube Guys, Abel, and DJ Suri, and has shared the stage with the likes of Deborah Cox, Betty Who, and Alexis Jordan.
DJ XAVIER ALVARADO (MEXICO CITY)
REAL BAD XXVIII (MAIN ROOM)
Largely self-taught, his first professional opportunity was in Puebla, Mexico in 2009. The following year he moved to Mexico City where he later landed a residency with Maninfest, Mexico’s premier leather event. Since then he has also debuted in Paris and Madrid. His sets create a journey by mixing a wide range of house, tech house, techno, tribal, and progressive resulting in a powerful, sexy style.
DJ SALAZAR (SAN FRANCISCO)
REAL BAD XXVIII (UNDERGROUND)
Born in Colombia, and a recent transplant from Miami, Florida, DJ Salazar brings a lustful, animalistic twist to his music, which speak to his audience’s libido. He brings this seductive sound to regular San Francisco residencies at Powerhouse, Eagle, Lookout as well as the infamous Hellbound party. Wherever he goes, Salazar seeks to keep his crowd dancing.
DJ PHILIP GRASSO (SAN FRANCISCO)
RECOVERY 2015, 2016, 2017
Philip Grasso's signature style of funky house and driving tech house creates a unique dance floor experience that’s full of non-stop energy. Philip’s curated sound has landed him gigs at notable events including REAL BAD presents RECOVERY, Folsom Street Events’ Bay of Pigs, and Matinée NY Pride. When not home in San Francisco at his residences (Lookout and Halcyon), he's spinning across North America from NYC to Seattle and LA to Vancouver.