Just the Essentials: British Legend Pete Tong Brings His Global Stage To S.F.

by Chris Zaldua It's safe to assume that anyone who has been interested in electronic music, DJ culture, or dance music in general has heard Pete Tong's booming voice providing background details and context (in his lush, larger-than-life British accent) on the world's top DJs at some point over the past two decades. The British mega-DJ is best known for hosting the Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1, a 21-year-old radio show in which DJs from around the globe showcase their sounds for two hours strai...