Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold to Perform Under the Stars at El Santo Cantina September 21, 2012

Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold to Perform Under the Stars at El Santo Cantina
Dance Music Legend returns to the Valley

He’s performed on the Great Wall of China, warmed up the crowd for three world tours with Madonna and U2, and now one of the true legends of dance music returns to the valley. Dance music pioneer Paul Oakenfold will headline at El Santo Cantina on Friday, September 21st from 8pm to 2am.

This will be Oakenfold’s first performance back in the Valley in two years.

“Paul Oakenfold’s performance will kick off a monthly world class series of D.J performances at El Santo Cantina this fall,” said Brian Rude, marketing director and part-owner. “We are thrilled to have one of the biggest dance music legends performing at El Santo and we know even with 25,000 square feet it will standing room only.”

Many say Oakenfold is one of the global music scene’s leading ambassadors. Oakenfold's stature as a DJ and entertainer has taken him beyond the normal club and festival circuit, playing landmark gigs that have changed the face of electronic music. Highlights include three worldwide tours warming up for Madonna and U2 (with both artists insisting on a DJ set from Paul instead of a support band); performing on the Great Wall of China and two sold out dates playing to 30,000 people at the Hollywood Bowl in California.

As well as three acclaimed artist albums under his own name, Paul has produced for megastars such as U2, Madonna (including her latest release "Celebration") and The Happy Mondays, remixed Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and Justin Timberlake and released over 20 DJ mix compilations.

Founded in the late 80s, Oakenfold's groundbreaking Perfecto record label played an integral role in the birth of trance music, with Paul at the helm producing massive international bombs such as "Not Over Yet", "Bullet In The Gun" and "Southern Sun".

Today the Perfecto label remains as cutting edge and popular as ever - with the recent double album "Perfecto Las Vegas" recently holding the #1 spot on the US iTunes dance chart for several weeks. With new artist album Pop Killer scheduled for imminent release (featuring The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gnarls Barkley, OneRepublic and B.O.B.), "Perfecto Las Vegas" serves as a reminder that Oakenfold is still at the top of his game.

Presale tickets for El Santo’s Relentless Beats featuring Paul Oakenfold are only $20 at www.elsantocantina.com. Email [email protected] for table reservations.

The restaurant is located at 7301 E. Butherus Drive in Scottsdale. For more information regarding El Santo Cantina + Patio Bar + Restaurant visit www.elsantocantina.com or call (480) 584-3801.