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Your Top10 DJs 2005

Let's cut right to the chase... #10 Kaskade, #9 Jondi & Spesh, #8 Smoove, #7 Ellen Ferrato, #6 Jeno, #5 Laird, #4 M3, #3 Lorin #2 Mark Farina, and #1 Miguel Migs! CONGRATULATIONS to the new Nitevibe DJDreamteam! And thank you to all those who voted in record numbers over the last month. We could feel your passion and conviction coming through with every click. I want to give props to the breaks community in particular for wreaking some serious havoc on our routinely all-house line-up. But that's what breaks are for right? – busting through that old 4-4 groove. Newcomers to the Dreamteam this year include Lorin, Laird, Smoove and Jondi & Spesh. Holding ground in spots 1 & 2 for the third year are Miguel & Mark, and of course Ms. Ferrato is ever-present in the winners circle. Jeno is back in the Dreamteam after a brief hiatus, while Kaskade made a second consecutive win, as did M3 who climbed the charts by an astounding 6 spots since his debut last year! Thank you all for voting. It's obvious how much you care about your DJs and nightlife community. Stay tuned to Nitevibe for info on the upcoming DJDreamteam party. With this diverse assortment of talent, it's sure to be a blast!. (JP)

NYE 2005 Around the Corner!
Another year is making its grand exit, which means a bundle of New Year's Eve parties will be neatly gift wrapped under your tree (feel free to tear into them anytime!). As always, Nitevibe provides you with a comprehensive list of your NYE event options in one covenient place. It's our way of saying Happy Holidays and thanks for another fantastic year! If you scroll through our party listings you will find all genres from underground hip-hop at the Warriors party to Drum n' Bass reunions with Eklectic. And, of course, I don't have to tell you that our town is overflowing with house events. Some highlights include NYE 2005 at the Blue Cube for local stars like Dubtribe, while house legends like Marshall Jefferson and Jesse Saunders are rocking the Rooster at Club Six. Anon Salon's Surelia will surely live up to it's name and there are more champagne toasts, balloon drops and special VIP tickets than you can shake a noise-maker at. So keep reading and reading because this week we have a double issue! (JP)

Here's the skinny on the most illustrious events of the most illustrious night. And thanks to our participating promoters, you have an opportunity to win tickets for you and a guest. All winners will be announced on Thursday the 23rd

  Fluid - Ice Castle   Club 6 - Year Of The Rooster
 Remedy - Psychedelic Peace Spundae - Birth Of A New Year
 Levende - Under The Stars Fool & S.W.A.T NYE Bash
 Anon Salon - Sea Of Dreams Element Lounge - Alive & Kickin'
 Blue Cube  Groove Resolution
 Opel - Infuse  Roe & Prive NYE
    Gingerbread House - The Urban League

The Nitevibe Elves
Just a quick note on our schedule for the next few weeks. We elves here at Nitevibe have been diligently working away through many nights to compile this special double NYE issue just for you. We sit around the work table singing house-music carols and whistling hip-hop jams as we dutifully pound away at the issue. We compile info, pass flyers down a special assembly line, paint the issue and shine it up bright so you have a sparkling new nightlife guide for the next two weeks. Then on a very special Tuesday afternoon (today!) Santa delivers the issue to the inbox of all the best boys and girls in Clubland. Finally the Nitevibe elves can take a long awaited break, sleeping until NYE. On that day we get up to party for two full days and then recover for a week after that. To make a long story short, the next issue comes out JANUARY 11, 2005. Have a safe and happy New Year! (JP)


Link Of The Week
Homestar Runner Xmas 2004 - Homestarrunner and the gang celebrate the last hours of Decemberween 2004.here

Flyer Of The Week


Our flyer of the week is for Anon Salon's Sea Of Dreams, this NYE at the SF Regency Center Ballroom.

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Event: Hugger Mugger
Venue: Lit Lounge
Dj's: Juan Segovia, Science, Erik Hertz
Music: techno, breaks
Cover: Free
Dec 21 Word on the street is that Santa now favors naughty over nice, and the quickest way to bring out your inner bad-ass is to start your holiday bass bender right here. At this installment of the Tech-on weekly, you'll hear techno, breakbeats, acid and dirty bass. So drop that fruitcake and head out to Lit Lounge where Juan's playing a special live set, upbeat antics are encouraged, and that work party you have planned is begging to be ditched. (DKD)

Event: U Rock
Venue: Underground SF (424 Haight)
Dj's: Night Nurse, Jeff Leopard
Music: '70s, '80s party glam rock
Cover: Free b4 10pm, $2 after
Dec 21 The closing of the infamous lower haight hang known as The TOP was, sadly, the end of an era. But not to fear, a new day is dawning and it's now called Underground SF. Tonight Night Nurse and Jeff Leopard give you a taste of rock, disco and other party hits that you secretly love (though you won't admit it). Bring some friends, admire the new decor and see what the new Underground is all about. (JP)



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Event: DJ Numark
Venue: Milk
Dj's: DJ Nu-Mark, Ted Shred
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $10
Dec 22 It would be hard for the hip-hop faithful not to notice this little gem of a mid-week party, featuring the delectable turntable talents of Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark. Known for digging the funkiest of beats from the vaults of old soul records, Nu-Mark brings new meaning to the words "beat session" when he graces the decks. Local hip-hop favorite Ted Shred gets the lucky opportunity to play alongside this veteran DJ and producer. Milk ought to be popping tonight, so don't sleep! (JC)

Event: Le Boom at Pink
Venue: Pink
Dj's: Monty Luke, M3, Tasho
Music: disco house
Cover: $5
Dec 29  House music all night long! Green Gorilla Lounge always has the crowd moving with their weekly Le Boom at Pink. With DJs Monty Luke, Tasho, and Nitevibe Dreamteamer M3 in control, the music is always top shelf. Come listen to some funky disco house, drink with your friends and shake your booty! (CQ)

Event: Soul Servings
Venue: Eastside West (3154 Fillmore)
Dj's: DJ Canyon
Music: house, hip-hop, funky breaks
Cover: Free
Dec 29 The Cow Hollow and Marina scene isn’t really well known for its musical prospects, but if you want to hear some beats ranging from mellow to booty-bass, check out Soul Servings at Eastside West. DJ Canyon spins at this packed restaurant for a frenzied, post-college crowd. Most see the music as a backdrop to consuming copious amounts of liquor, but if you listen for a second you’ll hear a talented DJ who has worked with the likes of Mark Farina and keeps his eclectic choice in music entertaining the crowd. (RW)

Event: Sway
Venue: Levende Lounge
Dj's: Emilio + special guests
Music: reggae, world music, dancehall
Cover: Free
Dec 29 A former Zen City Record store manager turned Levende Lounge employee, Emilio has had plenty of time to hone his skills in dropping needle on groovy reggae and world vinyl. It’s a free-for-all holiday party where Emilio and special guests show off their skills with something other than your typical 4-4 beat. (JM)

Event: Urban Romance
Venue: Fluid
Dj's: Supreme, Adam, Dane, Gjerrus
Music: funk, soul, r&b
Cover: $5
Dec 22 or 29 Five bucks gets you into a hot midweek party at one of SF's more upscale venues. Fluid's exclusive vibe is a little more laid back as longtime local veteran Supreme starts off spinning funk and soul, though he always ends up showing off his skill at switching styles to suit the audience. (IA)



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Event: Friends and Family Christmas
Date:
Thursday, Dec 23rd
Venue:
Fluid Ultra Lounge(662 Mission St.)
DJ's:
Bruce and special guest
Music:
hip-hop, house
Cover: Free

Dec 23 The lovely staff at Fluid are throwing a free holiday bash to spread the cheer before we head into the new year. Bruce and a special guest will be laying down the house and hip-hop hits, while discounted drinks and free glasses of champagne will keep those cheeky smiles rosy red. Who knows, maybe you'll end up unwrapping your own early Christmas surprise? (SG)


Event: KitKat Last Dance at the Endup
Date:
Thursday, Dec 30th (10:30pm - 4:30am)
Venue:
Endup
DJs:
Marc Jellybear + Friends
Music:
A Funky, Deep and Progressive Retrospective of KitKat in all its glory
Cover:
$20 with comps before 1am for any expired passes of days gone by. Passes from the 90's are good for two people before 1am

Dec 30 KIT-KAT - RIP When one is asked to write a eulogy for a true patriarch, words can be hard to come by. Yes, it was the first party to establish a weekly format in the city circa 1989, at a gay venue to boot. Yes, it witnessed the birth of house music and crossed it over diligently to everyone with determined might. And yes, after almost 16 years of bringing smiles to everyone, most of all the Endup staff, it is time to take a break. This is a time to reflect and appreciate what this whole scene means to all of us. There has been many a changing of the guard over the years, yet KitKat seemed to transcend and endure above all. Who knows? Only the future can write the final obituary for this true american classic. From where we stand, though, only one thing is clear, we haven't heard a single fat lady sing last call. (Marc Jellybear)


Event: Club Sport
Venue: Pink
Dj's: Kevin Koga, Julius Papp, David Harness
Music: house, hip-hop, progressive, tribal
Cover: Free b4 10 pm, $10 after
Dec 23 It's two nights before Christmas, got your shopping done? Good, neither do I! Procrastinators of the scene can unite under the flag of superior beats as Kevin Koga joins a pair of Nitevibe Dreamteamers to deliver grooves that beat the hell out of Bing Crosby and "Jingle Bells". C'mon, you can put off Christmas shopping one more night! It's not really fun unless it's truly last minute. (SG)

Event: Dividend Holiday Party
Venue: Nickie's BBQ
Dj's: Rythmistic, Smoove, Benchun
Music: breaks, progressive house
Cover: Free
Dec 23 Since it is the time of year to be conscious of your profit margin, False Profit has put together a sure-fire remedy for debt-induced distress. At Dividend a piece of the party pie chart is always yours, and your initial investment in the DJ sound is guaranteed to bring hefty returns in the form of fat beats. A hard blast of bass works wonders on a sorry outlook, so take and enjoy what's yours. You've earned it, SF. (DKD)

Event: Matzo Ball 2004
Venue: The Factory
Dj's: Ean Golden, Blaqwest, special guest Israeli DJ
Music: '80s, funk and hip-hop
Cover: $30
Dec 23 Mazel tov! For those of you who don’t celebrate the Christmas Holiday, the Young Adults Division of the Jewish Community Federation is hosting a party catering to you -- a Matzo Ball and singles auction! Featuring the mixing styles of Ean Golden, part of GoldenSol, Blaqwest from the Wax Worx Crew, and live music from Mandonna, the all male tribute band to Madonna. Make sure to bring cash with you, you don’t want to miss a chance to bid on some of the bay area's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. You are also encouraged to bring some canned or non-perishable food,- everything collected will be donated to San Francisco Food Bank. (CQ)

Event: Wish List
Venue: Mighty
Dj's: Sake One, Rascue, Malachi
Music: hip-hop, soul, dancehall
Cover: $10
Dec 23 Hip-hop revelers get a sneak peek at their musical wish list with this beat worthy party, featuring the top shelf talents of Sake One, Rascue and Malachi. A special holiday open bar from 9-10 entices the early birds, while a plethora of beats connecting soul, dancehall and hip-hop promises sweet satisfaction for everyone throughout the night. (JC)


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Event: Remedy - Christmas Eve Party
Date:
Friday, Dec 24th
Venue:
DNA Lounge
DJs:
Patrick Wilson & Guests
Music:
house, R&B
Cover:
$5 Cover All Night

Remedy NYE Party - Cover: $25-$35

Dec 24 Solid as a perfect 4-4 beat, Remedy just keeps it going week-in, week-out, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Patrick Wilson and Trevor Mijares show the vets and newcomers a thing or two about the classic SF sound. (SG)


Event: Under the Stars
Promoter: Levende & Frenchy le Freak
Place & Time:
Levende Lounge
DJs:
Andy Caldwell, Ellen Ferrato, M3, Frenchy le Freak, Ben Doren, Michael Anthony, Acoustic, Late Night Sneaky, Sharon Buck, Antonio
Music: house, disco, old-school, funk
Cover:

- Advanced General Admission: $85
- Day Of/At Door (if available): $95
- After 11:30pm: $50
- Green Gorilla Lounge After-Hours (starts at 1:30am/as Available) $20 door.

More Info:
Levende NYE


Click here for a chance to win 1 of 5 pair of tickets

Dec 31 This New Year's, instead of just wishing on a star, step-out and become one at the award-winning Levende Lounge. A limited release of only 350 tickets assures VIP-style treatment as well as plenty of space for lounging and dancing. Along with the de riguer champagne toast, balloon drop, and countdown at midnight, you can count on Levende exclusives such as nouvelle cuisine and free vodka drinks until 1:30am. With a slew of awesome DJ talent including Nitevibe Dreamteamers Frenchy le Freak, Ellen Ferrato, and M3, you'll be grooving til you drop, or at least until they re-open the bar at 6am.


Event: Sea of Dreams - Surrealia!
Promoter: Anon Salon
Place & Time:
Regency Center
DJs:
Garth, Ellen Ferrato, Late Night Sneaky, Jeno, Laird, Adam Ohana, Random Rab, Dov, Neptune, Trippy Nick, Goldilox, Adnan, Zack Darling
Music: A Full Mix of Styles
Cover:
$80 presale
More Info: Anon Salon


Click here for a chance to win 1 of 5 pair of tickets

Dec 31 Anon Salon's "SURREALIA!" will fill the gorgeous Regency Center with another edition of their legendary New Year's Eve-olutionary celebration. Creative costumes are highly encouraged as you traverse and play across all three floors and three huge, elaborately dressed ballrooms. Nine great bands and 15 top DJs will be paired with amazing circus and cabaret acts including Kid Beyond, Vau De Vire Society, and Xeno. This wonderland of delights will be spread over ten gorgeous environments and five unique "Sur-realities" chock full of "Artful Interactivities" that only the wonderfully deranged minds at Anon Salon could come up with.


Event: NYE 2005 at Blue Cube
Promoter: Bulletproof, Lo-Rise and Whoosh
Place & Time:
Blue Cube
DJs:
Dubtribe (live midnight set), Jeno, Markie, Garth, M3, Charlotte the Baroness, DJ Seven, Greg Eversoul, Toph, Wisdom, George, Neil
Music: house, funk, soul, hip-hop
Cover:
$25 pre-sale or before midnight
More Info :
Blue Cube


Click here for a chance to win 1 of 7 pair of tickets

Dec 31 Some old-school SF party crews are teaming up for a big all-nighter as they try to "keep it alive in '05". Wicked/Whoosh legends Jeno, Markie and Garth are back together for the first time in forever for this very special event. Dubtribe, about to release their Baggage album on Defected, are spinning a live set at midnight while Bulletproof and Lo-Rise resident DJs round out the bill and rocking two rooms (house up, funk down) all night long. And of course the party is not a party without the sheriff, Nitevibe Dreamteamer M3! They've got all your bases covered, with food until 3am, free champagne toast, and the bar re-opens at 6am to serve a coffee, croissant and fresh fruit breakfast to go with your bloody mary.


Event: 1984
Venue: The Cat Club
Dj's: Melting Girl, Dangerous Dan, Jules, Damon
Music: '80s, goth, industrial
Cover: $15 presale, $25 door ($5 for those in '80s gear)
Dec 31 Let's take it back to the old school and ring in the New Year with a tribute to the '80s. Large video screens will be showing popular songs from the Reagan years that you can sing along to! Melting Girl and Dangerous Dan will host the back room, playing goth and industrial, while Damon and Jules host the party in the front room with the finest new wave classics. Balloon drop, party favors, prize packages for best new wave costume, and a champagne toast will make this New Year's one to remember. (CQ)

Event: Alive & Kickin - NYE 2005
Venue: Element Lounge
Dj's: J-Boogie, VON, Mike B, Brandon on the Sax
Music: mashed-up hip-hop, house, '80s
Cover: $60 presale, $80 door
Dec 31 Element Lounge will be bringing in 2005 in style and grace. This year, they'll be celebrating life and all things great in the world. The night will be full of magical surprises, an open well bar, party favors, and a few hundred of San Francisco’s best partygoers! J-Boogie (OM Records) will be on hand to bring in the New Year, with VON spinning till 4 AM. More Info

Event: Bad Boy Bill at Ruby Skye
Venue: Ruby Skye
Dj's: Bad Boy Bill, Steve Smooth, Dimitris Mykonos, Bali, Michael Anthony and Pat Allen
Music: hard house
Cover: $100 entire evening, $50 after midnight
Dec 31 Ruby Skye, Mixed Elements and Flirty Flirty are teaming up to bring in the legendary Bad Boy Bill for their New Year's shindig. Bill made a name for himself in his native Chicago before exploding on the national scene with his signature hard house mix, taking the title of "America's Favorite DJ" in BPM magazine's 2003 poll. Ruby Skye is living up to its high class reputation with a full evening of dining, drinks and ringing in the new year. There will be a former Cirque de Soleil aerial artist and cabaret company including sexy dancers, fire artists and acrobats, a balloon drop with confetti rain, and, of course, complimentary champagne at midnight. (CQ)

Event: Birth Of A New Year - NYE 2005
Venue: Mezzanine
Dj's: Derrick Carter, D:Fuse, Gianni vs. Taj, Scott Carrelli vs. Hoj, Rooz vs. Alain Octavo
Music: funky house, progressive, breaks
Cover: $30 presale, $100 VIP
Dec 31 Spundae & Mezzanine are celebrating the birth of a new year with a huge event featuring a 3-hour celebration set by D:Fuse as he rings in 2005. Next up is a very special 4-hour sunrise set by Chicago legend Derrick Carter. Opening 2 x 4 sets kick off the festivities, giving you twice the bang for your buck as SF's best try to one-up each other. The 12 hours of musical magic will accompany a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight, a mimosa toast at 6AM, festive gifts and giveaways and live visual effects and artistic installations as they strive to amaze each and every one of your senses. More Info

Event: Circolo New Year's Eve
Venue: Circolo
Dj's: Donovan, Julius Papp, Andy Caldwell, Mauricio Aviles
Music: house
Cover: $100 presale
Dec 31 The Donovan crowd, proclaimed on his site as “The Best Looking Crowd in San Francisco”, will be congregating at Circolo this NYE to lend their elite looks to the house sounds of Donovan, Julius Papp, Andy Caldwell and Mauricio Aviles. Nitevibe Dreamteamer Julius Papp and Andy Caldwell will be the highlights of the evening, spinning the world class house that we are lucky enough to have returning to San Francisco over and over again. Forget the good looking people, just get into the great sounds of these well respected DJs. More info. (RW)

Event: Fast Forward
Venue: Mighty
Dj's: Friendly, Murphstar, Felix the Dog, Brad Robinson, Brett Pinkin, Zack Darling, Aaron Pope, Nick Allen, Donna Matrix, Whitt Morris, Kapt'n Kirk, Stiff, Trav, Samira, Rrrus
Music: breaks
Cover: $30-$55 presale, $75 door
Dec 31 As the ages-long wait for the NYE festivities comes to an end, hopefully you'll find yourself at the Seismic party finishing off '04 with a bang, and welcoming the new year with an action-packed night of bass-heavy breaks and world-class vibes. DJ Friendly's back to fill Mighty with a fresh overseas flavor, and the local SF breakbeat line-up is ready to give groovers the tunes that make 'em crazy. Be ready to guzzle champagne and party with SF's finest 'till 6am. (DKD)

Event: Fire & Ice
Venue: 1015 Folsom
Dj's: Ferry Corsten, Adam Ohana, Brad Robinson, Carlos Ortega, Cyber Joe, D Spurlock, DJ Rafael, Gianni, Party Ben, Sattva, Scott Carrelli, Taj, Will Spencer
Music: trance, house, hip-hop, downtempo, & progressive
Cover: $45 presale
Dec 31   New Year's Eve is as much about the big boys of the SF club scene showing off as it is about partying, and 1015 is stepping up to the plate for sure. The spot that specializes in making full use of its space by offering several musical genres is putting a trance superstar, Ferry Corsten, in the main room. Corsten's earned 10 gold records for his incredible remixes of anthems like Veracocha, Out of the Blue, and Gouryella. But Ferry is just a small part of this intense 12-hour 1015 experience. Music from a who's-who of local all-stars will be complemented by fire shows, exotic aerial performers, and "Northern California's largest kryogenic nitro display". Not sure what the hell that is, but I'm putting it on my Christmas list. (SG)

Event: Full Circle
Venue: Mighty
Dj's: Said
Music: nu-jazz, electro funk, break beat, house
Cover: $10
Dec 24 You know folks are cutting edge when they have to invent new names for their style, and for the last month Fat Souls have been turning DJ Said's innovative antics loose on club Mighty. The Nigerian native was a regular in Fela Kuti's personal nightclub, helping create the "underground spiritual" sound. He then moved to London and got into the house scene before arriving in the US in 1988, where he has been spinning hits and turning heads ever since. (IA)

Event: Groove Resolution
Venue: TBA (9pm - 7am) Event Line 415.208.0166
Dj's: Hipp-e, Tony Hewitt, Hector Moralez, Homero Espinosa, Erik Brown, Allen Craig
Music: house
Cover: $13 presale $20 @ Door
Dec 31 Ringin' in the New Year for under $20 bucks is San Francisco's true NYE house music party for the people, by the people. This is the best funky chunky boompty house music the Bay area has to offer, and it'll be provided in a traditional family-style production. Capacity is limited at 250 for this party, allowing that comfortable family vibe we all truly love. So forget about those high priced parties that cram you in like cattle, and be sure to get your $13 pre-sale ticket soon. More Info

Event: Haul & Mason
Venue: Milk
Dj's: Haul and Mason
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $10-$20
Dec 31 There's a hip-hop party going down at Milk and Haul & Mason are ready and willing to share a little new year's love with you all! A slice of LA's premier hip-hop duo await new year's followers in the upper haight regions tonight, and you'll want to be as close to the dance floor as possible when these DJs drop beats from their legendary 2x4 sets.  If you are looking for some no fuss, no frills great hip-hop on New Year's Eve check out your favorite local neighborhood spot. (JC)  

Event: The Ice Castle
Venue: Fluid
Dj's: DJ Bruce, Hanik , and Pheeko dub Funk
Music: hip-hop, house
Cover: $50 presale, $75 door
Dec 31 Celebrate New Year's Eve with the style and class that have made Fluid SF's ultimate lounge experience. For one night this world class club will be transformed into an extravagent ice castle, complete with vodka fountain and custom ice sculptures. This decadent experience will also feature gorgeous go-go dancers, a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop. Check out their website for VIP info if you want to really take your New Year's to a new level. More Info

Event: Infuse: NYE An Evening to Inspire & Celebrate Core Values
Venue: Paradise Lounge
Dj's: Act I: Ellen Ferrato, Jondi & Spesh, Goldilox, Smoove, Syd Gris, Dragn'fly, Alibi, Shizzler, Dirtyhertz, Hoj, Sunder, Shanti. Act II: M3, Anthony Garlic, Kramer, Bali, Aaron Pope, Mike Giannini, Sunil, Sattva, + surprise special guest!
Music: house, breaks, progressive, trance
Cover: $35 presale
Dec 31 Leave it to Opel to go over the top on New Year's Eve, testing the limits of endurance with a 17-hour party for a price that won't break your bank account. Featuring a "neo-Bohemian meets the Playa" theme in dress and attitude, they'll be hosting vaudeville performance art, free wine and hors d'oeuvres from 9-10pm, and a free breakfast at 5am, There will be two rooms of every kind of music in addition to the remodeled Paradise Lounge's swanky VIP room, You'll want to hit this party at some point in your New Years Eve and Day festivities, as one ticket allows you to come and go as you please. With 22 DJs throwing down every kind of beat imaginable, you'll want to pop in quite often! Opel will be rockin with a funky elegance and friendly crowd sure to make NYE live up to the hype. More Info

Event: Kiss 04 Goodbye
Venue: 26 mix
Dj's: Roxwell and guests
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $15 presale, $20 door
Dec 31 The Roxwell and 26mix bring you an evening filled with old school hip-hop, free party hats, noise makers, confetti, streamers, balloons, munchies, coffee and champagne at midnight! Feel like partying with only a selected number of people? Well then this is your event, because there is a 200 ticket limit, so tell your closest friends and get yours! (CQ)

Event: Mediterranean Nights New Year's Eve Party
Venue: Medjool (2518 Mission)
Dj's: Aykut, DJ Nader
Music: world beats, international, salsa, merengue, Brasilian
Cover: $44.30 presale
Dec 31 With probably one of the least expensive New Year’s Eve bashes, besides wandering around Union Square dodging cops and flying bottles, DJ Aykut and friends will invade Medjool restaurant in theMission for a special version of their Mediterranean Nights. New Year’s Eve is one of the only celebrations celebrated by society and peoples the world over, so what better way to experience a true celebration than immersing yourself in different music and party culture. More info. (RW)

Event: NYE 2005 @ Roe & Prive
Venue: Roe & Prive
Dj's: David Garcia, Trevor Simpson, Ron Reeser, Joey Alaniz, Dave Onex, MoMenutum, Kyle Chase, Reckless Ryan and special guests tba
Music: house, hip-hop, soul, funk, old school, 80's, dancehall
Cover: $60 presale
Dec 31 Roe Restaurant & Prive Nightclub Lounge, in association with Aaron Parrish of PassionSF, Enrique of Surreal, Trevor Simpson of FreePartySF & 92.7, present New Years Eve 2005 at Roe & Prive. This restaurant/nicghtclub combo witll feature three floors of decadence and celebration inside San Francisco's sexiest new venue. A lineup full of house, hip-hop, soul, funk and more will be provided by David Garcia, Trevor Simpson, Ron Reeser, Joey Alaniz, Dave Onex, MoMentum, Kyle Chase, Reckless Ryan and some special surprise guests. A private VIP option including couches, bottle service and four course dinner is also available. More Info

Event: Pearl : New Year's Eve 2005
Venue: Sno-Drift
Dj's: Garth, R-Squared, Bo
Music: house, hip-hop
Cover: $20 presale
Dec 31 Don't you just love SF, so much incredible music, such affordable cover charges... Oh wait, nevermind, it's New Year's, aka "Screw Over Everyone With Insane Party Prices" Day! If you want to keep your NYE sane, price-wise, here's a couple of options. You can check out our Featured Events and enter one of the ticket giveaways, or, failing that, hit up the rebirth of Pearl at Sno-Drift. For only $20, you'll get to check out a local legend as Garth throws down the house hits that helped form the core of the SF scene. While other places will be packed with johnny-come-latelys, the crowd here should feel alot more like family for the locals who know good music. (SG)

Event: Remedy "Psychedelic Peace"
Venue: DNA Lounge
Dj's: Jay-J w/ vocalist Latrice Barnett, Julius Papp, Patrick Wilson, Brian Salazar, Paolo Dava, Daniela, Add1
Music: deep house, hip-hop, R&B
Cover: $25-$35
Dec 31 Chadwick, Andy Wasserman & Xavier are inviting you to a very special evening of spirit, music and dance at Remedy. The main floor will be taken over by the deep, soulful house of Grammy nominee Jay-J along with live vocals from Latrice Barnett. A star-studded crew of local all-stars including Julius Papp, Patrick Wilson, Brian Salazar and Paolo Dava will also be tearing up the main room. Upstairs in the lounge Daniela and Add1 are in control, spinning some of the city's finest hip hop and r&b. This nine-hour affair will keep you entertained with go-gos by Go Go Pro, specialized decorations & psychedelic atmosphere by Dianna Jacobs, and live percussion by Ahmed the funky pharoah. More Info

Event: Slide Into 2005 - NYE 2005
Venue: Underground (call 415.356.9879)
Dj's: Miss Honey Dijon, Q-Burns Abstract Message, Nikola, Galen, Tracy, Antonio, TK Disko, Andrew Kelsey, Guthrie, Paul Carey, Shane One, Dubrocker, Michael Tello + a Surprise Guest from Chicago
Music: house, hip-hop, dub, dancehall, electro
Cover: $25-$30 presale at Tweekin, Primal, Solid Grooves, $40 door
Dec 31 Two rooms of festivities and SF’s craziest cast of characters are bringing you the finest and funkiest in till-dawn boogie musicalities. Come prepared to put 2004 behind you and kick off 2005 with a bang at SF's premier underground NYE event. Musical highlights of the evening include the world renown Q-Burns Abstract Message and a surprise guest from Chicago. Of course there will be 10+ of your local DJ faves funking it up with dub, electro and hip-hop too. 2005 starts underground!More Info

Event: Soulive
Venue: The Independent
Dj's: Soulive, Bing Ji Ling, DJ Raw B
Music: soul, funk, hip-hop
Cover: $85
Dec 31 Soulive, NYC's own feel-good groove trio, decends upon The Independent to ring in the new year with their unique soul jazz appeal. San Francisco's favorite ice cream man, Bing Ji Ling, will also be on hand to ensure true funk authenticity. Add in the convenience of an open bar all night...and you have the makings of a new year's eve party you won't want to miss! (JC)

Event: Sublounge NYE 05 Bash
Venue: Sublounge
Dj's: M3, Amber, Shissla, 8 Ball, Samira, Polar Bear, Alibi
Music: house, break, hip-hop, electro
Cover: $40 presale, $60 door
Dec 31 The award-winning Sublounge is speaking straight to our hearts by offering up the true essentials for any great NYE party: kick-ass beats and bottomless drinks. With Nitevibe Dreamteamer M3 and couple Space Cowboys heading the lineup to go along with the open bar, the vibe will be festive, local, and lovely. Smart folks are gonna snap up those $40 presales while they can. People counting on door entry ($60, btw) might get left out in the cold. (SG)

Event: Vintage 415 NYE
Venue: Ana Mandara 891 Beech St.
Dj's: Stretch Armstrong, AM
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $175 presale
Dec 31 Vintage 415 crowd will be taking over Ana Mandara this New Year's Eve with NYC DJ, Stretch Armstrong, who has been frequenting the decks at the production company’s events as of late. Vintage has been stepping up the quality of their hip-hop DJs with the likes of Armstrong and DJ AM. Their mixes of quick, classic hip-hop samples laid over everything from classic rock to Motown keep everyone guessing as well as dancing. Get on this train before the tickets are sold out. More info. (RW)

Event: Gingerbread House - The Urban League
Venue: Gingerbread Warehouse
Dj's: Vin Roc, Zeph, Ren the Vinyl Archaelogist, Michael Tello, Malex, Sunder, Justin Time, MC Squared, Coop D'Ville, Hakobo, Nomandeeq, Jah Yzer
Music: hip-hop, funk, broken beat, reggae, dancehall,
Cover: $20
Dec 31 The Urban League includes a conglomerate of SF's best hip-hop and underground outfits including True Skool, Flavor, Fresco, Triple Threat, Massive Selector and others. If old-school jams, underground beats, traditional breaks and dancehall are what lights up your New Year's Eve, then this is THE place to be until 5am. Plus you get to take in dance performances, live emcees, artists and intense visual productions. There will also be a lounge room, edible treats and a full bar (despite the underground location) so get tix early because only 500 of SF's warriors will be admitted for the fun. (JP) More Info

Event: Wig out NYE
Venue: Azul
Dj's: Melvin J, Bec
Music: funky house
Cover: $30 presale, $35 door
Dec 31 If you've ever had the urge to change your hairstyle, now's your chance! Don a wig and come join Melvin J and Bec in ringing in the new year at Azul. Hors d'oeuvres and buffet stations will be provided from Armani Cafe, along with a balloon drop, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. So bust out that afro and come shake your groove thang this New Years. (CQ)

Event: Year of the Rooster - NYE 2005
Venue: Club 6
Dj's: Marshall Jefferson, Jesse Saunders, DJ Seven, BLVD, Kimpo (Get Selected champion), The Broun Fellinis, Sake One, Mr. E, Ren the Vinyl Archeolgist, Polo Mo'xquuz, Daddy Rolo, Dusty Crates, Solace (Get Selected champion)
Music: house, hip-hop, soul, dancehall
Cover: $20 presale, $25 door
Dec 31 According to ancient Chinese astrology, the year of the Rooster will bring about unmatched pride and exuberance. Join Club 6 and 1,000 other party people as they cock-a-doodle in the new year! The lineup features Chicago house superstars Marshall Jefferson and Jesse Saunders, the winners of the Get Selected DJ competition, and a slew of dancehall all-stars to go along with some standout locals, showing off club six's signature style in one massive blowout year-end event. (JP) More Info


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Event: Endup New Years Marathon 2005
Date:
Saturday, Jan 1st
Venue:
Endup
DJs:
David Harness, Ellen Ferrato, Charlotte the Baroness, Tracy, W. Jeremy, Adrian
Music:
progressive, funky, house
Cover:
$20

Jan 1 One of the fiercest after-hours parties continues well into New Year's Day at the venerable End Up. The festivities start on the 31st at 10 pm and carry on until 5 pm on New Year's Day. Fag Fridays kicks it off with a Honey Dijon and a monster 5-hour set from David Harness. Then, whether you are sticking around all night or just showing up to nurse the post-libations hangover, you'll be greeted by Ellen Ferrato, Charlotte, and more classic EndUp stalwarts to keep your heartbeat up and your eyes wide open. (JM)


Event: Better Days
Venue: Pink
Dj's: Franky Boissy
Music: deep house, hard house
Cover: $10
Dec 25 If you’re looking to brighten up your holiday season, come and join Franky Boissy at Pink to see if he can provide you with a better day. Better Days, an event held every Saturday, is of the same name as Boissy’s blended CD, which features many deep house DJs including himself, Miguel Migs and Julius Papp. Boissy himself, founder of MetroJazz Productions, combines disco and soul to create a sound that is truly his own. (CQ)

Event: Day One
Venue: Paradise Lounge
Dj's: M3, Anthony Garlic, Kramer, Aaron Pope, Bali, Mike Giannini, Sunil Kapadia, Sattiva
Music: house
Cover: $10 presale
Jan 1 Since most of the time we seem to be at our happiest suspended in a perpetual party sensation, what better way to spend the first day of the year as a continuation of the previous night? Opel Productions is giving us that opportunity with Day One, which flows from the night before into the day after. Nitevibe Dreamteamer M3 will kick off the set with his rock and soul influenced house and with seven more DJs on the scene for the morning, you shouldn’t have a problem keeping your energy up. (RW)

Event: Eklectic Hektic
Venue: Cat Club (1190 Folsom)
Dj's: Felix the Dog, Solar, Star Eyes, Siren, A:Dubl, Clockwork, Ms.E, The Invisibles(live), Jack Buser (live), Lexxus, Genome, Audio Angel, MC Duh, Mariposa, Eric Riggsbee, Frogger, Ms. Throwdown, DJ Mal, Qzen, Smoove, TK Disco
Music: d'n'b, breaks
Cover: $8 b4 8pm, $10 after

Jan 1 Eklectic Hektic is back for one night only, so if you're still on your feet on the night of the 1st, steer your indestructible self towards Cat Club. Once you're there the super solid line-up of d'n'b and breakbeat DJs will take care of the rest. You'll soak up the bass and be bouncing around the club in no time, so don't punk out. Resolve to perservere in party-land this year.(DKD)


Event: Foundation
Venue: The Endup
Dj's: Jay-J, Julius Papp
Music: house
Cover: $10 b4 11pm
Jan 1 The true party people will find a way to sneak in a little rest somewhere during the day on New Year's in order to lay the proper Foundation for another year of fantastic deep house grooves. Jay-J and Julius are going to bust open the doors of the EndUp at 10pm to welcome the indefatigable househeads that make our scene the envy of the nation. The Red Bull will be flowing and the beats bumping, so don't miss out on another edition of Foundation. (SG)

Event: Green Gorilla presents Under the Stars
Venue: Levende
Dj's: Michael Anthony, Anthony Garlic, Ben Doren, Sharon Buck
Music: house
Cover: $20
Jan 1 Not ready to stop the partying once midnight rolls around? Don't fret, Levende Lounge and Green Gorilla invite you out for a New Years after hours event starting at 1:30 and it won't stop until they're good and ready! DJs Michael Anthony, Ben Doren, Sharon Buck and Anthony Garlic will have no problems keeping the party going until the wee hours. Start off the first day of the year listening to some quality house music with a fine array of friends. (CQ)

Event: Professionals Only
Venue: Red Eye Lounge
Dj's: Sen-Sei (live!), Andrew Phelan & Origami (live!), Mike Gianinni, Sunil Kapadia, Melyss, J-Fi, Kramer, Layne Loomis, Matt Craske, Mike Frugaletti
Music: house, breaks
Cover: $10
Jan 1 For the first time in 5 years New Years Eve is on Friday, which means that you get to keep on playing throughout the weekend. A handfull of collectives vowed to keep the liver damage rolling with killer live acts and a melting pot of 4-4, breaks, deep SF-style tech house, chunky beats and other cleverly named subgenres. The whole night will be recorded, so make sure to ask Santa for a belated present from the artists. Housing this musical insanity for the industry pros and local folk is the Red Eye Lounge, a limited capacity Mission DJ bar with lots of character and characters. (JM)

Event: Sugar
Venue: The Stud
Dj's: Ellen Ferrato, Leonard and Naz
Music: house
Cover: Free b4 11, $5 after
Dec 25 Sweeten your Christmas this year at The Stud's weekly dose of Saturday Sugar. Residents Ellen Ferrato and Leonard & Naz lay down track after track laden with pure sugary goodness, even on Christmas night! Relax, shoot some pool, drink, dance and make sure to take in the sights at this boys' haven. (CQ)

Event: The After Party
Venue: Elbo Room
Dj's: DJ Matthew Africa, Vinnie Esparza, Kool Dj Rize
Music: hip-hop, funk, Afro-Latin, reggae
Cover: Free
Jan 1 You have to hand it to local beat aficionado Vinnie Esparza for always choosing the right party, at the right place, for the right price. A few weeks ago, Vinnie and company delivered the goods when they presented a free after-Thanksgiving party featuring hip-hop, funk and soul to an absolutely packed Elbo Room crowd. Tonight, Vinnie looks to do more of the same when he presents The After Party, featuring the talents of bay area hip-hop veteran Kool DJ Rize along with Matthew Africa and Vinnie himself. Celebrate the birth of a new year while grooving to the sounds of hip-hop, funk, Afro-Latin and reggae...for free! 2005 is looking pretty good already, indeed. (JC)

Event: The Day After
Venue: 1015
Dj's: John '00' Fleming, Hoj, Sneaky, Set4Life, Rafael
Music: trance, house
Cover: $20
Jan 1 Okay, sleep it off, then try to make it down to see the legendary John '00' Fleming. For twenty years he has been leading the trance music charge and in the process has become a worldwide star and sold over one million albums. Now hosting his own radio show, Progressive Trance, Fleming still gets back to his roots and still lights up dance floors. (IA)


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Event: Bionic
Venue: Pink
Dj's: Joshua Iz, Solar
Music: deep house, funk
Cover: $5
Dec 26 Most of us don't have to work on the day after Christmas. We get to sit around watching bad television, eating cookies and playing with our toys. That's more than I can say for the Bionic team, who will be spreading holiday cheer on the most difficult day of the year. Get your ass out of the house, bring the family and have a drink with Josh and Solar. They'll be playing all your festive underground house hits even though the big day is over. (JP)

Event: Levende Birthdays
Venue: Levende Lounge
Dj's: Jeno, Seven, Queen Agnes B, Brian G, Charlotte the Baroness
Music: deep house, tech house, breaks
Cover: tba
Dec 26 Christmas is over but New Years Eve is just around the corner – there’s nothing left to do but call in sick the whole week, especially after celebrating Jeno’s and Kollol’s birthdays. The party starts at 7pm and could go way past midnight with eclectic dirty house treats from famous underground local legends. Here's a tip: You could probably trade inconspicuously wrapped gifts for a signed CD. (JM)

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