Juan MacLean will DJ a benefit show in memory & in tribute to friend, band mate & legendary drummer Jerry Fuchs, who passed away in an unfortunate accident in the early hours of November 8. The show will take place November 20th at San Francisco’s Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street). The show will also feature a DJ set with Parallels. A donation will be made to the Fuchs Family.

Jerry was a celebrated drummer, having recorded & toured with The Juan MacLean, Holy Ghost!, Maserati, !!! & Turing Machine. Born December 30, 1974 in Marietta, Georgia, he attended the University of Georgia & moved to New York in 1995, quickly becoming a beloved fixture on the city’s music scene. When not touring, Jerry worked as a graphic designer for publications like Chunklet & Entertainment Weekly. Juan MacLean describes Jerry as “the absolute best at what he did” and a “supportive and loyal friend”.

The Juan MacLean has released a video of the extended version of “Happy House”, featuring some of Jerry’s best work. Shot at the Double Door in Chicago on June 16th of this year, the song is a crowd & critic favorite, having been named one of Pitchfork’s 100 Best Tracks of 2008. At nearly 20 minutes long, the performance is a testament to Jerry’s talent & dedication to his craft.

TJM & DFA also just released Happy House 2 with remixes by a wide range of dance music’s all-stars: Chateau Flight, Paul Woolford, Will Saul & Mike Monday, Lazaro Casanova and VHS Or Beta.

“Happy House (VHS or BETA Remix)” | download

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