Known for his unique to Chicago house music, DJ Mark Farina is one of San Francisco’s premier selectors. Since 1989, Farina has continually evolved his sound—which he calls “mushroom jazz”—a toe-tapping, downtempo, fusion of acid jazz and deep house. Originally released on cassettes in 1992, the Mushroom Jazz series has grown to become a cult favorite. He’s come a long way since, nabbing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard’s dance and electronic chart with his latest installment, Mushroom Jazz Eight in 2016. From time to time, Farina can play sets up to eight hours and has performed for two different rooms simultaneously.
Mark Farina
Sat, 8pm, $15+
The Ritz, San Jose
