Team No Sleep & I Just Want 2 Dance With My Friends presents...

Austin Loves House

:: A♡HM :: A House Music Showcase ::

Austin’s passion for house music comes alive on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at TOATS ATX! From 9 PM – 2 AM, experience a night of pure energy, deep grooves, and nonstop movement as we deliver the best in house music. Get ready for pulsating basslines, immersive visuals, and an electrifying crowd that shares your love for the beat. This isn’t just a party—it’s a celebration of house music in the heart of Austin.

🔥 We know your love for house music runs deep—now it’s time to celebrate it in style! 🔥

Join us for a night dedicated to the beats, the bass, and the unshakable energy that makes this city dance. We’re bringing you house music royalty with legendary Chicago icon Gene Farris, groundbreaking producer Junior Sanchez, and the prolific JT Donaldson, alongside Austin’s own house music veteran, Erin Millington.

Expect deep grooves, infectious rhythms, and a dancefloor filled with true house heads who know how to move. If you live for the music, the vibe, and the community—this is where you need to be.

Gene Farris (Chicago House Legend)

Pioneer of the Chicago House Sound: Hailing from the birthplace of house music, Gene Farris has been instrumental in shaping and pushing the genre forward. Gene is a house music pioneer and DJ/producer who has spent over two decades shaping and innovating the genre. Emerging from the birthplace of house music, Gene’s distinctive sound blends soulful vocals and funky grooves with driving, modern basslines—a testament to both his deep roots and forward-thinking style. His ability to seamlessly fuse classic Chicago house elements with contemporary production techniques has earned him a reputation as one of the scene’s most versatile and respected figures.

In 1998, Gene founded Farris Wheel Recordings, a label that has become synonymous with cutting-edge house music. Farris Wheel serves as a platform for his own infectious productions as well as for emerging and established talents, championing fresh, eclectic sounds from the underground. Beyond his own imprint, Gene has released on globally revered labels such as Relief, Dirtybird, and Defected, delivering chart-topping tracks and EPs that showcase his expansive musical range.

Gene’s influence extends far beyond the studio. He’s graced top clubs and festivals worldwide, captivating dance floors from Chicago to Ibiza. Renowned for his energetic and engaging DJ sets, Gene connects deeply with crowds through his timeless beats and undeniable stage presence. Whether it’s through his label’s carefully curated roster, collaborative projects with fellow heavyweights like Green Velvet and Sonny Fodera, or unforgettable live performances, Gene Farris remains a driving force—continually pushing house music culture to new heights.

Junior Sanchez (Groundbreaking House Music Producer)

One of the world’s premier house DJs, Junior Sanchez has remained a highly respected figure in dance music for three decades. Beginning his career as a teenager in New York’s hottest clubs, Sanchez has performed on stages across the globe; released dozens of EPs, singles, and remixes; dropped two full-length albums; and produced projects for artists across a wide variety of genres. He is also an entrepreneur, label executive, and a passionate advocate for house music culture. But there’s so much more that #YouMayNotKnow…

#YouMayNotKnow:

· Sanchez began his career at 13, DJing such iconic New York venues as Peter Gatien’s Club USA and Limelight. He scored his first record deal at 15.

· At 17, Sanchez established his first label, Cube Recordings, where he not only released his own music, but also titles from Felix Da Housecat, Sébastien Léger, Steve Mac, and others.

· In the mid-90s, Sanchez co-founded Da Mongaloids—a loose collective featuring some of the world’s most talented DJs, including Armand van Helden, Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christ), DJ Sneak, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Ian Pooley, Laidback Luke, Basement Jaxx (Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe), and The Rhythm Masters (Robert Chetcuti and Steve Mac). Members of the collective often performed together and appeared on each other’s projects.

· Sanchez is also a member of the S-Men, a groundbreaking turntablism act formed in the 90s alongside DJ Sneak and Roger Sanchez. Today, Junior and Roger look forward to continuing the S-Men legacy in the studio and on stages across the world.

· Occasionally, Sanchez makes a cameo as a vocalist. In 2001, he appeared on Basement Jaxx’s global hit, “Where’s Your Head At.”

· Sanchez founded Brobot Records in 2013 in partnership with Steve Angello (Swedish House Mafia) and Size Records.

· As a solo artist, Sanchez has released dozens of singles and EPs, as well as two full-length albums through such legendary dance labels as Defected, Relief, Madtech, Circus, Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, Snatch, and, of course, Brobot.

· Sanchez has produced and remixed a wide variety of artists across all genres, including Madonna, Good Charlotte, Katy Perry, Gorillaz, Azealia Banks, and Teyana Taylor (see production highlights below for more).

· In 2020, Sanchez, along with Canadian DJ and producer Demuir, established KULTUR:a label, events, and lifestyle brand that focuses on educating younger generations on the history and soul of house music.

JT Donaldson (Prolific House Music Architect)

JT Donaldson is a respected DJ, producer, and curator whose musical journey has bridged the house music hubs of Dallas, Austin, and Chicago. Originally hailing from Dallas, JT honed his craft in the local underground scene before spending significant time in Austin, where he immersed himself in the city’s eclectic house culture and built longstanding connections with fellow producers and DJs. Eventually, his passion for the deeper side of house led him to Chicago—a city revered as the genre’s birthplace—where he further refined his signature blend of soulful grooves and modern production techniques.

Over the course of his multi-decade career, JT has released on revered labels such as Cajual, Classic Music Company, and Om Records, collaborating with the likes of Lance DeSardi, DJ Heather, and other notable peers. His timeless, melodic approach to house music has kept him at the forefront of the scene, whether headlining clubs, performing at international festivals, or embracing new creative outlets. Recently, JT expanded his influence through his involvement with Dante’s HiFi, a vinyl listening bar and cultural space renowned for its top-tier selectors and curated events. There, he continues to champion the classic roots of house music while pushing boundaries with fresh, innovative sounds.

From Dallas’ underground beginnings to Austin’s enduring love for house, and finally to Chicago’s storied dancefloors, JT Donaldson remains a key figure in modern house culture—celebrating its heritage while continuously shaping its future.

Erin Millington (Austin’s Own House Music Veteran)

Erin Millington writes love letters to the dance floor. Eloquent, soulful and simply unforgettable, her nuanced mixes have earned her a seat as house royalty in music capital Austin, Texas. Her authenticity is a warm, reassuring constant in the rapidly changing city, and it’s as Midwest as that of pinnacle influences Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Colette, Diz, and Roy Davis, Jr. — all of whom she’s opened for as her dreams continue to take form. But her calling didn’t come in Chicago, or even in Texas. It came in her hometown of Minneapolis, in neon purple, at First Avenue — nightclub of legendary Prince.

The club fatefully drove her to Gramaphone Records, and in 1996, Romanthony’s ‘The Wanderer’ (her first purchase) became her North Star, taking her from the Midwest to the West Coast to the Lone Star State. Erin took it all in, learning to properly school heads and intrigue newcomers alike. And in 2005, she did just that as Blend*e, holding her first class at none other than Plush, home to the capital city’s underground. Two years later at infamous Sixth Street venue Barcelona, she opened for house guru Mark Farina with a performance that ushered in a seven-year residency at Congress Avenue club Lanai (aka Ethics) and landed her gigs at Kingdom and Loft 718 (all closed but never forgotten), as well as at resilient mainstay Cheer Up Charlie’s, who continues to keep the vibe alive in the Red River District of downtown. Word got around, and cities like El Paso, San Francisco, and Las Vegas came a-callin’ too.

While making her mark in and out of the city, Erin also contributed to Austin house collective 4JACKS with Mark Denim, Dustin Kinney (aka DJ Kadabra), and the late great J.A.M.O.N., and she continues to do so with Midwest Sessions (alongside Knos and DJ Q). But it’s Ms. Millington’s house-kissed letters of love that continue to take her to current Austin hot spots Ah Sing Den (for Secret Garden), Coconut Club + Neon Grotto, and the city’s biggest venue Concourse Project, where she opened for UK darling Sam Divine and the iconic Honey Dijon. The always-evolving Erin continues to artfully blend past with future to create presence for the floor, and 2022 marks her return to Concourse for electronic festival Seismic, along with a fresh string of DJ cameos lined up at chic listening room Dante’s Hi-Fi as part of Soho House Austin + Miami with local resident (and longtime influence) JT Donaldson. Erin Millington may have started out as a wanderer, but she’s built her own house now: “My life is music and music is life, sweet sounds to help you take flight” (as Ali Love + Felix da Housecat would put it).

With a lineup like this—Gene Farris, Junior Sanchez, JT Donaldson, and Erin Millington—you’re in for a genuine celebration of the house music culture that Austin holds dear. Get ready to dance all night to the rhythms that made house music legendary and still set the standard for underground dance floors worldwide.

It's going to be an unforgettable night!