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Syreeta

AKKI

France

bass house

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house

Chile

latin tech house

disco house

latin house

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Rivka Ruth

On June 20th, get ready for an epic day-to-night throwdown at the 

 in Queens, where disco vibes and house beats collide in the best way possible. It all kicks off in the open-air 

, the groovy alter ego of French DJ and producer 

Known for spinning '70s-inspired sets that bring disco into the modern era, Disco Dom has already lit up dance floors in LA, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. His sets are pure feel-good energy, throwing it back to the golden age of disco with a fresh twist that keeps the crowd moving.

As the sun dips, the party moves indoors—and that’s when things lock in. Dombresky takes over the main room alongside Croatian house powerhouse 

for a night session built to shake the Knockdown Center to its core.

Dombresky’s house sets are the stuff of legend, with appearances at Lollapalooza and iconic venues like 

 proving he knows exactly how to keep a room locked in the groove. San Pacho brings his unmistakable tech house heat, the kind that’s lit up EDC Las Vegas, Hard Summer, and more. With a run of sold-out shows at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco and Academy LA, he’s coming in hot.

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart - Dombresky Remix

. Allendes, a Chilean DJ and producer with classical roots, brings a percussive, Afro-Latin style honed through a residency at 

His sound, infused with Afro-Latin rhythms, earned him the title of Best Ibiza DJ at the 2019 DJ Awards. The Fiebre Amarilla World Tour boosted his global profile, and the success of tracks like "Esa Nena Quiere" on VIVa Music propelled his career to new heights.

Esa Nena Quiere

 resident, brings her bass-driven energy from fabric, Watergate, and the Drumsheds. 

We're thrilled to welcome Gray Area resident 

 to this special night! The brainchild of Brooklyn-based producer Alex Suarez, LEFTI represents years of musical evolution. The launch of LEFTI marked a new chapter, with a steady stream of remixes and original tracks released on leading house labels like 

, and Freakin 909. He’s played support for big industry names like 

, who has graced stages like elrow and the Femme House stage at Hulaween Music Festival. HVNLEE has performed alongside artists like Max Styler, Denis Sulta, Classmatic, Nala, and more!

HVNLEE, a North Philadelphia native, is a dynamic DJ and event curator known for her infectious sound that seamlessly weaves together hip-hop, R&B, disco, funk, and soul influences. Beyond her successful career, HVNLEE is also a champion for inclusivity, establishing the femme-focused event series HONEY and recently venturing into music production, signaling a new chapter in her artistic journey.

Tracklist:
Riva Starr, Todd Terry - This Is The Sound (Extended)
Cajmere - Brighter Days
Floorplan - Right There
WK7 - Do It Yourself
Trax Unit - Get The Werk
Floorplan - Out of Control
Krystal Klear - Just A Little (Sunday Service Mix)
Lyric - Let Me Tell You (Dub Mix)
Armando - 100% Of Disin You
Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul
Sally C - Downtown
William Kiss - Like This


Gray Area's mission is to build a bigger house music community in North America by helping fans discover exciting house music artists, event brands and festivals that are new to them.

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HVNLEE - Exclusive Set for OCHO By Gray Area [12/23] by Gray Area

This is more than just a party; it’s a full-spectrum house and disco experience that blends Disco Dom’s funk-infused daytime grooves with the late-night house energy of Dombresky.

For anyone who lives and breathes house music, this is your June 20th plan—don’t sleep on it.

Dombresky Day-Into-Night

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