Kauai After Dark is where the island turns up after the sun goes down. Underground dance music all night long, with local talent and world-renowned touring DJs & producers.
Join us at Mariachi’s in Kapa‘a for a brand new monthly series, happening every 4th Saturday. Each month brings a new lineup and fresh beats to the dancefloor.
This month we are pleased to bring you special guest DJ from across the pond.
WALLY CALLERIO
( DUFFLEBAG, DEFECTED RECORDS)
with local support from.
KANA
&
RUSTY
About your headliner:
Wally Callerio – Producer. DJ. Lifelong Student of the Groove.
To be a successful house music producer, you’ve got to make tracks DJs want to play. And to be a great DJ, you’ve got to play records that make people move. Simple in theory — brutal in execution.Wally Callerio has mastered both sides of that equation. For over three decades, his instinct for what moves a dancefloor and his deep respect for the craft have made him one of the most consistent and respected names in underground house.
With more than 30 years behind the decks and in the studio, Callerio has produced and remixed over 300 tracks across 50+ labels worldwide — including iconic imprints like Defected, Cajual, Farris Wheel Recordings, Grin Music, and Sampled Recordings. His sound blends soul, swing, and Chicago grit — always delivered with the unmistakable warmth that defines his legacy.
Beyond the booth, Callerio’s creativity extends into film. As Music Supervisor for Unconscious Therapy (2016), the acclaimed documentary chronicling the rise of house music through the eyes of Frankie Knuckles and his peers, he curated and licensed the film’s influential soundtrack — while also appearing alongside legends like Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, and Masters at Work.
Under his alter ego Poncho Warwick, Callerio continues to evolve his sound, proving that house music isn’t just something he makes — it’s something he lives.
See you on the dance floor!
