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NEWS
August, 2008 | Kimera - Every Thursday - 8pm to 12am
Join me Thursday nights at Kimera Restaurant & Lounge for an evening of Hip Hop, Jazz, Downtempo and Global Grooves. Kimera located in Irvine California is a gorgeous space perfectly suited for a relaxing evening of cocktails, conversation, and lounging. So if you're looking to get a jump start on your weekend and want something on the mellow tip, then this is an evening for you. You can order up appetizers all night in addition to your favorite drinks.
Kimera | 19530 Jamboree Rd. | Irvine, CA 92612 | (949) 261-1222
May, 2008 | Supreme Beings Of Leisure Remix
I've just completed a brand new remix of "Ride" for the Supreme Beings Of Leisure. The good news is that my remix will be featured on the PROMO ONLY July 2008 Alternative Club Compilation, a CD of current dance releases that is circulated to club DJ's world wide! The original version of "Ride" is featured on the Supreme Beings Of Leisure's brand new album 11i in stores now. Visit my remixes page for more!
January, 2008 | Confraria Das Artes - Florianopolis, Brazil
I just got back from a spectacular week in Florianopolis Brazil. My brother Taye, our friends, actors Jay & Adam Harrington, their cousin Tim and I stayed in the lush town of Praia Mole and spent the week taking in the beautiful beaches, sites and sounds of Florianopolis. I was also fortunate to perform at Confraria Das Artes a hip nightclub, gallery and restaurant located in Lagoa Da Conceicao, Florianopolis. Check out my video page to watch a short video clip from my set at the club. Big thanks to Hans Keeling, Maria Carol and Everton Silva at Nexus Surf, Rico Grunfeld at Confraria Das Artes, Adam Harrington, my brother Taye for your continued love and support and all of the people who made the journey truly unforgettable. For information on vacations in Florianopolis, Brazil contact Hans Keeling at Nexus Surf.
Email: hans@nexussurf.com | Web: www.nexussurf.com | Phone: (877) 677-7873
January, 2008 | Idina Menzel Remix On Warner Brothers Records
I've done a remix for Warner Brothers Recording artist Idina Menzel! If you haven't heard of Idina, you should know that in addition to being my sister in law she was an original cast member of the Tony Award winning play RENT alongside my brother Taye Diggs and she was the original star and Tony Award winner in the original broadway production, WICKED. Idina was also a featured actress in the movie Enchanted and she wrote and sang the closing song in the movie Beowulf. Both films are currently in theaters:-)
My brand new remix of her song "Gorgeous" is available to listen on the official Idina Menzel youtube site. The original version is featured on her forthcoming album "I Stand" due in stores on January 29th 2008. My remix of the track should be released on a single at the end of January on Itunes and in stores nationwide. Click the link below to check it out!
Idina Menzel - Gorgeous (Gabriel Diggs Perfect 10 Remix)
November, 2006 | "Daybreak" Premieres On ABC!
Wednesday November 15th my brother Taye Diggs will launch an exciting new series on ABC! The show is called Daybreak and it's a full on, action packed, tour de force! I'm really excited and proud of all the work my brother has done and after seeing the pilot you'll agree with me when I say that this show is some of the best work he's done yet! Now all I need is a dj cameo on the show and I can get my acting career in full swing;-)
September, 2006 | "Refresh" Launch
Sunday night, September
3rd I launched my own weekly radio show on Myspace and here at gabrieldiggs.com. The name of the program is
Refresh and the show features the freshest Funk, Soul, Hip
Hop, Downtempo & Global Grooves. Tune in for a new episode every
sunday from 8pm-9pm. Each show will be available to stream, download, & podcast for a full
week until the next program airs.
July, 2006 | "The Sounds Of Ibiza 2" CD Release!
This
July Gabriel Diggs and Wil Mancia will release their second
collaborative effort entitled "The Sounds Of Ibiza 2." The CD's release
will be followed by a week long tour in Ibiza, Spain July 24th -31st.
"The Sounds Of Ibiza 2" is a 2 CD set of the finest Latin &
Progressive House. The release will be available at Amoeba Music &
Backside in Los Angeles, CA.
June, 2006 | The Public Theater NYC
I'll
be in New York June 27th - July 5th to DJ a gala for The Public
Theater. The Theater will be honoring Meryl Streep & Kevin
Kline for their theatrical achievement and I've been extremely blessed
to land the gig! I hope I'll be able to connect with all of my peeps in
the Big Apple whilst I'm there. Its been a while since I made the
pilgrimage west so it will be good to see some old friends again:-)
April, 2006 | Beatmania - Playstation 2
Gabriel
Diggs has been selected by Konami and Playstation 2 to be the cover
model for their new video game Beatmania! The game is set to be
released this Spring 2006. In addition to appearing on the cover
Gabriel will also be featured in a special ad that will preview the
games release. Look for the ad in upcoming issues of BPM, XLR8R, and
URB Magazine!
March, 2006 | "The Sounds Of Ibiza 2" Summer Tour Confirmed!
It's
official! Gabriel Diggs and Wil Mancia will be returning to the island
of Ibiza,Spain this July to tour in support of their second
collaborative effort, The Sounds Of Ibiza 2. Those interested in
visiting the island to support the duo contact Cem at Go Ibiza for the
best rates on travel and accomodation. We hope to see you on the
island! Visit www.goibiza.net for travel information.
January, 2006 | Soul Lounge
Delve
Recordings and Los Angeles based Jointz Magazine teamed up to launch a
brand new weekly club night: Soul Lounge. The event features guest
permormances by the best of the best of Los Angeles most talented dj's
& producers. Delve Recordings founder DJ Gabriel Diggs and Jointz
writer & promoter DJ Ezentric will helm the weekly.
December, 2005 | Jointz Magazine
Gabriel
Diggs and Wil Mancia appear in the December 2005 issue of Jointz
Magazine. The magazine reviewed the duo's double mix CD "The Sounds Of
Ibiza." The CD enjoyed a wide release and is being played in Spain,
Germany, Italy, France, Amsterdam and the United States.
September, 2005 | Crunch
DJ
Gabriel Diggs has established a residency at the world famous Crunch
gym in Hollywood, CA! Crunch members will now be able to stretch,
sweat, lift, and flex to the multifaceted sounds of one of LA's finest
dj's every Monday from 4pm-7pm.
August, 2005 | The Sounds Of Ibiza Summer Tour!
DJ
Gabriel Diggs and Pitch Perfect Music artist Wil Mancia traveled to the
beautiful island of Ibiza, Spain this past August to promote their new
double mix CD "The Sounds of Ibiza." The week long tour included gigs
at Cafe Savannah and Sugar Sea in San Antonio and Fusion Restaurant in
Eivissa. The duo is already hard at work on "The Sounds of Ibiza 2,"
the second installment in the "Sounds Of Ibiza" promotional mix series.
An extended month long tour in support of the release is scheduled for
the summer of 2006. Stay Tuned!
July, 2005 | The Speed Channel - Mitsubishi Eclipse
DJ
Gabriel Diggs has been selected to review the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
on an upcoming episode of "Test Drive," a show that airs on the Speed
Channel (A FOX Sports Network). Gabriel has also liscenced one of his
original music productions for the show to be played during his
segment! The episode is called "Mitsubishi Test Drive" and will
premiere on the Speed Channel on July 30th with 5 additional airings
following to be scheduled. Please check your local listing for times!
August, 2004 | Groove Fitness
DJ
Gabriel Diggs has been selected as the new resident DJ, thursdays at
Groove Fitness in Hollywood. For those of you who don't know, Groove
Fitness is a popular gym in Hollywood that features dj's spinning live
music throughout the day. Imagine pumping iron or doing cardio to the
latest funky house, hip hop and electro. Cool huh? Groove Fitness is
a great alternative to the gyms that feature boring satellite
broadcasts with limited musical selections. Leave the headphones, Ipods
and CD's at home! If you're ever passing by on thursdays between 4:15pm
and 6pm take a look in the front window or stop in and say hello!