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Ron Reeser | |
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| Also known as | DJ RkTech |
| Born | San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Tech house, house, electronic dance music |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer, remixer, event promoter |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | Sony, Ultra Music, Sirup, Pyro Records |
Ron Reeser is an American DJ, record producer, remixer, and event promoter from the San Francisco Bay Area. He was an early organizer of the Bay Area rave movement in the late 1990s and early 2000s and later established a recording career in electronic dance music (EDM).
Early life
[edit]Reeser was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He became active in the regional electronic music scene as a DJ during the mid-1990s, performing under the alias DJ RkTech.[1]
Career
[edit]Rave and event promotion
[edit]In the late 1990s, Reeser co-founded and served as principal of Clockwork Events LLC, a San Jose–based collective that staged some of Northern California’s earliest large-scale electronic music events.[2][3]
Clockwork Events produced raves such as Metropolis: Electric Kingdom at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Atlantis (2000) in Oakland.[4][5] Flyers from that era list DJ RkTech alongside performers such as Gene Farris, DJ Dan, Stacey Pullen, and De La Soul.[6]
Contemporary press reported on the growth of the Bay Area’s rave scene. In *“Rave Still On — Contrary to Reports”* (1999), the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate noted the endurance of the regional electronic scene,[7] while *“New Wave of Raves — Once-Underground Parties Now Big Business”* detailed its move toward larger, organized productions.[8]
Transition to production
[edit]Following several years of event promotion, Reeser shifted his focus to studio production. In the early 2000s he began releasing original material and remixes under his own name. His discography on Discogs includes releases on Ultra Music, Sirup, and Pyro Records.[9]
In a 2010 interview published by the Pyramind training institute, Reeser discussed his work as a producer and student of electronic music, describing his workflow using Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and various analog and virtual synths.[10]
By the mid-2010s, Reeser produced official remixes for artists including Coldplay, Dua Lipa, The Chainsmokers, Kaskade, and Galantis, and his tracks appeared on dance-radio compilations such as those released by the United Soloists Dance Radio Network.[11]
Remix recognition
[edit]Reeser is credited as a remixer on multiple recordings, as listed by WhoSampled, a database cataloging officially released remixes and sample credits.[12]
Recent work
[edit]Reeser’s single Higher, released on Pyro Records (Germany), achieved multi-million streaming totals, while Goodies and Lights Off received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Tomorrowland’s One World Radio.[13] In 2017 he appeared at Miami Music Week and discussed his transition from event promotion to international touring and production.[14] Performance footage from this period shows him DJing at major venues.[15]
Musical style
[edit]Reeser’s productions incorporate elements of house, tech house, and progressive house, emphasizing melodic hooks and percussive energy. Interviews have described his sound as energetic and accessible.[16]
Recognition
[edit]- Identified among early large-scale rave promoters in the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1990s.[17]
- Featured at Miami Music Week 2017.[18]
- Included on the United Soloists Dance Radio Network Compilation 2017.[19]
- Event listings have referred to him as a Grammy ballot nominee.[20]
Performance history
[edit]Concert Archives lists more than 30 performances in the United States, including appearances at 1015 Folsom (San Francisco), Maya Event Center (Fresno), and Mix Downtown (Sacramento).[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "DJ Denise – Metropolis Flyer Archive". Flickr. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "CLOCKWORK EVENTS LLC (CA entity 200012310117)". OpenCorporates. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser – The Org". The Org. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Homebase Time-Lapse: Atlantis – Clockwork Events Rave (2000)". Archive.org. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Clockwork Events Atlantis 2000 (Video)". YouTube. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "DJ Denise – Metropolis Flyer Archive". Flickr. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Knight Ridder News Service (1999-01-21). "Rave Still On — Contrary to Reports". SFGate. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "New Wave of Raves – Once-Underground Parties Now Big Business". SFGate. 1999-02-11. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser". Pyramind. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "United Soloists Dance Radio Network Compilation 2017" (PDF). United Soloists. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Remixes". WhoSampled. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Interview – Take 5 at Miami Music Week 2017". Nexus Radio. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Interview – Take 5 at Miami Music Week 2017". Nexus Radio. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser – Live Performance Video". YouTube. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Interview – Take 5 at Miami Music Week 2017". Nexus Radio. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "New Wave of Raves – Once-Underground Parties Now Big Business". SFGate. 1999-02-11. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Interview – Take 5 at Miami Music Week 2017". Nexus Radio. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "United Soloists Dance Radio Network Compilation 2017" (PDF). United Soloists. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "DEATH2 DISKO with Ron Reeser". North Coast Journal. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ron Reeser Concert History & Tour Archive". Concert Archives. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
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