Interview with Ramiro Gutierrez of Uniting Souls (Seattle)
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Ramiro / Uniting Souls Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramiro_uniting_souls/
Traxsource: https://www.traxsource.com/label/14733/uniting-souls-music
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/label/uniting-souls-music/519
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnitingSoulsMusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitingsoulsmusic
Summary
Ramiro Gutierrez, founder and president of Uniting Souls Music, discusses the origin and longevity of Uniting Souls, a community-based event production company and record label. The conversation covers topics such as the evolution of the sound, the importance of community, and the challenges of promoting events in the digital age. Ramiro also shares insights on how they select artists for their lineups and the role of branding in creating a unique identity for their events. Uniting Souls is celebrating its 27-year anniversary with a 12-hour party at Monkey Loft in Seattle. The event will feature three stages, including a rooftop deck stage, and will showcase the authentic vibe and inclusivity that has been the ethos of house music since its inception. Uniting Souls has a strong team behind it, including business partner Tate, resident DJs Emily Griffin, Amy Snapdragon, and Alex Lagaspi, and designer Tashia Ortiz. The organization also supports local charities, such as Northwest Youth Services and GenPride, and is committed to giving back to the community.
Takeaways
Uniting Souls is a community-based event production company and record label that has been active for 27 years.
The key to their longevity is consistency and a strong sense of community.
They have evolved their sound over the years while still preserving the soulfulness of the classic house music sound.
Word of mouth and personal connections play a significant role in promoting their events.
They select artists for their lineups based on their sound and their involvement in the community.
Branding is important in setting themselves apart from other events and creating a unique identity. Uniting Souls is celebrating its 27-year anniversary with a 12-hour party at Monkey Loft in Seattle
The event will showcase the authentic vibe and inclusivity that has been the ethos of house music since its inception
Uniting Souls has a strong team behind it, including business partner Tate and resident DJs Emily Griffin, Amy Snapdragon, and Alex Lagaspi
The organization supports local charities, such as Northwest Youth Services and GenPride, and is committed to giving back to the community