Electronic
Music Festival
The San
Francisco Electronic Music Festival, now in its seventh year,
is dedicated to innovation in the realm of electronic sound art.
What does that mean? It means that the sounds of tomorrow are
being created today, and you can be among the first to hear them.
The music is experimental in its very nature: featured artists
use everything from laptop computers to processed acoustic instruments
and amplified found objects – with a bit of video and performance
art tossed in to boot. Expect to be challenged by atonal melodies
and varying rhythms, and inspired by what these incredible musicians
have to offer. Date: Thu-Sun, Aug. 10-13, Time:
8:30pm (Fri. and Sat., installations from 5:30-8), Place:
SomArts,
Cover: $10 to $48 (installations no cover), More
Info. (JH)

Cosmic
Wonder
We flock to the parties that most excite us and treat our ears
to their favorite sounds and beats as much as possible, and at
least every weekend. Take a day off from the audio and treat your
eyes to the hot new visual art exhibit in town. Featuring
Ara
Peterson and Jim Drain's "Large Video Kaleidoscope" and ex–Black
Dice and ex–Lightning Bolt drummer Hisham Bharoocha's Bearhug, the
metaphysical art exhibit delves into cosmic, urban, natural, and
infinite realms. With plenty a mind-altering pattern and
strangely morphing form, these pieces offer a trip that could
challenge that offered by the sickest thumping house beat or the
glitchiest most bass-driven breaks. Don't miss out. Date:
Saturday 7/15 - Sunday 11/5, Time: gallery hours Tue,
Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun: noon – 5pm, Thu: noon – 8 pm, Place:
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St, Cover:
$6, More Info (DKD)

Swap-O-Rama
Have a closet full of clothes that you've worn one too many times?
Tired of trying to invent new combinations? Freaking out about
having to reuse your old Burning Man costume yet again? Well have
no fear, the answer is here! Trashistan, Freekutopia, and Cocoluna's
Closet present Re-Fashion, a costume change and exchange aimed at getting you
into some new duds (and others into yours) without having to spend
all your cash. Dive in and grab whatever looks good, and if you've
got a little extra creative talent, you can modify it however
you like at the transformation station before slipping it on and
showing it off at the instant runway fashion show! Date:
Sat. 8/12, Time: Noon-5pm, Place:
Humanist Hall (411 28th St., Oakland), Cover:
$5-$15, More
Info. (SG)
We Don't
Give a F@%K!
Why
is the trashiest camp on the Playa having a fundraiser in an art
bar? Why are some people dressed to the nines and others look
like their mother should never have let them choose their own
clothes? Why is there a Trashiest Booty contest? Why is there
a Dance Like U R Alone in Your Room contest? Why is everyone too
drunk for drama? You already know the answers so come out and
show us how few F*@KS you can give. This is a chance to say F*&K
it and enjoy the special brand of debauched fun that only the
Dustfish can bring you. They are the people that your momma warned
you about, and every last thing she said was true. Beats will
be laid down by Mosaic, Jonboy and Shrimp, while the insanely
hot Dustfish models and
designers will be on hand to help you release your trashy side.
Date: Friday 8/11, Place: BOCA
(414 Jesse St.), Cover: $7b4 11pm, $10 after, More
Info.
Summer
Music Conference
San Francisco is the city with the most DJs per capita
in the world, and some of this city's best and brightest
decided it's high time the music world came and saw
what we are all about. In that spirit we are proud to announce the SF Summer Music Conference! If you
are an up and coming artist, a seasoned pro, or just
love good music, there will be plenty to see and hear,
and Nitevibe is proud to provide the Official
SMC Event Guide. Starting
now and growing each day as the event nears, you'll
find everything you're looking for here on the official
outlet for promoter and party info. You can also subscribe for weekly updates. (SG) Official
SMC Event Guide | Date: Wed 9/27
- Sat 10/01 | Summer
Music Conference Site
Pick
up your SMC Passes here:
The
SMC All Access Pass provides entry to:
-
All conference panels & presentations
- Technology Expo
- Discounts to all SMC Events www.nitevibe.com/smc
- Backstage Pass for the SMC Festival with open bar
More
opportunities for pass holders will continue to be
added....stay tuned! Pick
up your SMC passes here. |
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Link
Of The Week
Antarctica Time-lapse:
A Year on Ice - Time-lapse video
filmed in Antarctica, in and around McMurdo Station and Scott Base.
Each year the sun is below the horizon for 4 months in the middle
of winter, and above the horizon for 4 months in summer. here
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We're
Not Dead, Friday at Club Six.
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Event:
Milosh,
Nobody & the Mystic Chords of Memory, James Figurine
Venue:
Rickshaw
Stop DJs:
Milosh,
Nobody & the Mystic Chords of Memory, James Figurine Music:
folktronica
Cover:
$10 |
You
heard it here first: Indietronica is here to stay! If you've been
leery of all these shaggy-headed bands who mix electronic sounds with
guitars and (gasp!) songwriting, it's time to let go of your doubts
and fears. Then, come out to the Rickshaw
Stop and listen to some of the best folktronica from the new underground.
(JH) |

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Event:
Crooked
Venue:
Nickies
DJs:
Kapt'n
Kirk, Ernie Trevino, Ripple, Satsi, Evinrude Music:
breaks
Cover:
$3 |
Nickies on lower Haight has it going on these days -- and this night
will be no exception. At this brand new weekly with a cover charge
that's less than the cost of a drink, you can shake it on a Wednesday
night to some of your favorite breaks DJs. Space Cowboy extraordinaire
Kapt'n Kirk leads the list this time out, which will a perfect pre-playa
warm-up. (SIN) |
Event:
SatelliteSF
Venue:
Anu
DJs:
Paolo
Mojo, Scott Carrelli Music:
tech
house, house Cover:
$5 |
Over
the course of six years, Satellite has established itself as an absolute
gem of the SF scene. Week after week Scott Carelli brings in enormously
talented DJs from around the world that are at the forefront of innovation.
To a list of guests that has included Steve Porter, Danny Howells
and Desyn Masiello, you can add Paolo Mojo. Blowing up genres left
and right, his work on Balance 009 has him riding a wave of acclaim
for his ability to mix everything from tribal to tech into one massively
danceable mix. (SG) |

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Event:
Bloom
Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
Late
Night Sneaky w/Michael Anthony, Drumfire & J. Bowman, Alain Octavo,
Mick, Downpat Music:
house
Cover:
$10 |
Bloom
is back to offer you a sublime combination of danceable beats melded
with body and soul treats. Alain Octavo was given the prestigious
and rare honor of being named the official San Francisco Resident
for Spundae, giving him instant cachet both at home and abroad. Joining
him will be Late Night Sneaky, with Michael Anthony laying down beats
for J. Bowman's guitar and Drumfire's percussion. (SG) |
Event:
Celebrity
Guest Bartending Night: A Benefit for Hands On Bay Area
Venue:
Bimbos
365 DJs:
Sol
Music:
house,
hip-hop Cover:
$10 |
A
slew of San Fran celebs will be on hand at Bimbos and pouring the
long pour for non-profit group Hands on Bay Area this Thursday night.
DJ Sol will be
on hand spinning seemingly seamless house with some Latin flava mixed
in. SF nightlife moguls Trevor Hewitt and Tod Sacerdoti will be behind
the bar as well as Flirty Flirty's own Sasha Afanasieff & Perri
Forghani. (RW) |
Event:
Diplo,
Bonde do Role, Cansei de Ser Sexy Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
Diplo,
Bonde do Role, Cansei de Ser Sexy Music:
electro,
baile funk, indie Cover:
$15
presale |
Ai, this show is so hot! Whether or not you know Diplo
from his Ninja Tune roots, it's well past time for you to find out
about his new protègés – Brazilian baile punkers Bonde
do Role – and the inimitably adorable, smokin' hot Cansei
de Ser Sexy. They'll be hopping off the tour bus to blow up Mezzanine
for one full night of pop, rock, electro, and everything in between…
(JH) |
Event:
Matisyahu
w/ Gomez Venue:
Berkeley
Community Theatre DJs:
Matisyahu,
Gomez, Street Drum Corps Music:
reggae,
hip-hop Cover:
$39.50 |
Matisyahu
is a name on the lips of many who are 'in the know' because he flat
out rocks with a combonation of sounds that's nearly impossible to
duplicate. Orthodox Judaism is fused with classic reggae and Matisyahu's
own infectious energy for live shows that are both satisyfing and
electrifying. Dropping in from the UK will be Gomez, while L.A.'s
Street Drum Corps bring their ad hoc percussion energy, as well. (SG)
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Event: Desire Friday
Date: Friday, August 11th
Venue: Fluid
DJs: Steve
Aoki , Solomon
Music: hip-hop,
mash-ups, rock, '80s
Cover: no
cover b4
10:30pm, $10 off b4 midnight w/RSVP
More Info: Fluid
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Event: Melt
Date: Friday, August 11th
Venue: Levende
DJs:
Chuck Love, Uncle Larry
Music: funky
& live house
Cover: $10-$15
More Info: FlirtyFlirty
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White
hot super producer/artist/DJ Chuck Love has taken the house world
by storm. Since becoming the toast of the town at WMC 2005 with
his mega hit Back In My Life, Chuck has firmly secured
a spot amongst the house elite. Chuck’s multi-instrumental live
set skillfully mixes vocals, guitar, sawed-off trumpet, percussion
and that funky hookahphone over his groovy original productions.
With releases on Om, Salted, Fetish, Tango, and Large, Chuck’s tracks
have found their way into record bags worldwide. With a funky opening
set by local favorite, Uncle Larry (SF-Vibe, Cheeky), FlirtyFlirty's
Melt party is an event not to be missed!
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Event:
Atmosfere
Reunion Venue:
Club
Six DJs:
Joe
Claussell, Said Music:
spiritual,
soulful, deep house Cover:
$15
presale, $20 door |
As
a true househead from NYC's Body and Soul days, I can honestly say
that one of the best sets I've ever heard was from Joe Claussell.
Claussell has been a major player on the house music scene with inspirations
from all corners of the world. You may hear African beats, gospel
vocals, drums, or whatever else this master chooses to meticulously
blend to give you a sound that will keep you going all night long.
Tonight he is joining Said at the tables making this a party that
cannot be missed. (KW) |
Event:
Dark
& Dirty Venue:
Supper
Club DJs:
Kramer,
Mike Giannini, Michael Anthony Music:
house,
tribal, progressive house Cover:
tba |
If
you haven't heard about the Dark & Dirty parties, your head must
be buried in the sand. Kramer,
Mike Giannini & crew have created a party full of elegance and
down right Heavenly good dance music. Nearly 1,000 people have shown
up at the last few parties to get treated to this talented crew throwing
out everything from deep, soulful, and progressive house, to tribal
beats, or whatever else they feel like doing. You don't want to hear
about this one after the fact... be there. I'll see ya. (KW) |
Event:
Dustfish
and Dubalicious: Don't give a F*@k Venue:
BOCA
DJs:
Mozaic,
Jonboy, Shrimp Music:
breaks,
house Cover:
$7
b4 11pm, $10 after |
Why
is the trashiest camp on the Playa having a fundraiser in an art bar?
Why are some people dressed to the nines and others look like their
mother should never have let them choose their own clothes? Why is
there a Trashiest Booty contest? Why is there a Dance Like U R Alone
in Your Room contest? Why is everyone too drunk for drama? You already
know the answers so come out and show us how few F*@KS you can give.
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Event:
Flosstradamus,
Trackademicks & DJ Tap, Superdunny Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
Flosstradamus,
Trackademicks & DJ Tap, Superdunny Music:
hip-hop,
electro, turntablism Cover:
$10 |
Your
DJs tonight come from the 21st-milennium mindset that the best thing
you can do with music you love… is to mix it up. Flosstradamus's
Final Scratch antics have them mixing, mashing, and genre-bashing
their way up URB's
Next 100 list. Add to that some hefty electro-mash-hop from local
stars Trackademicks,
DJ Tap 10, and Superdunny
– and you got yourself a party, son. (JH) |
Event:
Mighty
dr0ps Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Kurtis
Blow, J Boogie, Rascue, Motion Potion, Murphstar Music:
hip-hop,
breaks Cover:
$10
limited presale |
Drop everything, girls -- the king of breaks is in town! Kurtis
Blow, one of the first stars of hip-hop and breakdance, is bringing
the scene to Mighty.
It'll be a night full of old- and nu-skool beats, including a J-Boogie-Rascue
tagteam. And ladies, just so you know how special you are to him,
Kurtis is buying each and every one of you a free cocktail. Enjoy!
(JH) |
Event:
Mischief
Venue:
Rx
Gallery DJs:
Nexus1,
7oh1, solekandi Music:
deep
minimal tek-house Cover:
$10 |
Regrooving
4/4 beats in real time with the latest tek 2.0 tools, Mischief's residents
and guests are just the thing for those with a bit more discerning
ears. The Rx is always indulging SF's desire for sounds that are a
step beyond your standard club faire, and this offering of deep minimal
tek-house reworked on the fly is another step in the right direction.
(SG) |
Event:
SF
All-Stars Venue:
Bambuddha
Lounge DJs:
Jeno,
Sen-Sei & Andrew Phelan, Rouzbeh Music:
house
Cover:
$10
b4 midnight, $15 after |
All-Stars
indeed! Whether you are new to the SF scene or have been around awhile,
the names adorning this lineup should be very familiar. Jeno is the
center of many warm memories from the legendary Full Moon parties,
and his psychadelic-twinged house helped form the bedrock of the SF
sound. Sen-sei has experienced a well-deserved resurgence in the local
scene since joining forces with Andrew Phelan, and Rouzbeh just might
be the hardest working DJ/promoter in town. (SG) |
Event:
Summer
Love Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
Donovan,
Ron Carroll, Michelle Weeks (vocals) Music:
house
Cover:
$20 |
Ruby
Skye is celebrating the hottest summer in recent memory with one of
their signature Hollywood Theatrical Productions. The fourth annual
Summer Love is a trip to paradise with thousands of dollars worth
of decorations transforming the massive club into a tropical playland
that will please all your senses. Donovan, champion of SF's A-list
circuit, will be debuting his newest CD, and he'll have ample star
power with him as house legend Ron Carroll and vocalist Michele Weeks
complete the steller talent line-up. (SG)
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Event: Katana
Date: Saturday, August 12th
Venue: Poleng
Lounge
DJs: Solekandi,
Tim Mccormack, Econ
Music: minimal,
techno, tek-house
Cover: $10
More Info: Bay
Area Beat Drop |
Event:
BaLi
and Faarsheed Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
BaLi,
Faarsheed Music:
progressive
house, deep house Cover:
$15
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Duo
BaLi and Faarsheed bring their Late Night Empire Tour to San Francisco's
Ruby Skye this
week. If ever an international set of DJs there was, these two are
it. Traveling to the most exotic and far off places in the world,
BaLi and Faarsheed present their original blend of world music selections
melted over a strong driving progressive house bass. (RW) |
Event:
Celebrate
Vinyl Venue:
Club
Six DJs:
Raas
Q, Kevvy-Kev, J-Boogie, Dale Martin, Brian Salazar, Trevor Mijares,
Sensei & Andrew Phelan Music:
hip-hop,
house, dancehall Cover:
no
cover |
Paying
homage to the true SF underground scene, Celebrate Vinyl is Club Six's
newest monthly. Bringing the underground scene and its supporters
together in celebration of the time when all we had was a mixer, a
pair of turntables and alot of love, it's a strictly vinyl and live
performance gig of hip-hop, house, and dancehall beats. The lineup
is just plain sick for this inaugural affair, and with no cover charge
(on a Saturday night, no less) there's no reason for you to miss trip
back to your roots. (SG) |
Event:
Chez
Pink Venue:
Pink
DJs:
Neil
Aline, JP Arnold Music:
deep
house Cover:
$10 |
NYC's Neil Aline has a sound that is so culturally mixed that it really
can't be pigeonholed. Many would call it house but there are influences
from around the world, creating a sound that is uniquely his. Neil's
monthly residency at Pink is always highly anticipated because of
the quality and unpredictability of his sets. You may dance, chill,
jump and shout on the dancefloor in praise. One thing is certain,
you'll know why Neil Aline is always in demand. (KW) |
Event:
Diskotronik
Venue:
Rx
Gallery DJs:
Alexander
Robotnick, ML Tronik, TK Disko Music:
disco,
eclectic, indie Cover:
$10 |
Alexander
Robotnik is headed to Diskotronic, where just last month a wave of
bootlegs paid tribute to this Italian master with a cult following
among '80s production electro buffs. He'll be showing off a totally
new live act/DJ set that will surprise many, while rezzies TK Disko
and ML Tronic lay it on the line with their own incomparable style.
(SG)
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Event:
Jack
da Bass Venue:
Underground
(call: 510.435.5190) DJs:
Deron,
Mike Frugaletti, Leonard, Durben, Dead Seal, Blazing Saddles, the
Quid Pro Music:
deep
house, tech-house, electro Cover:
$11
presale, $15 door |
Are
you in touch with your late night demons? This saturday, come celebrate
the renaissance of the SF underground by hitting up 'Jack da Bass,'
a party that is sure to be bangin' till the wee hours. Featuring some
of the best house DJs around, the party won't stop until somebody
pulls the plug, so expect to be dancing your ass off until you pass
out in the corner. There's an open bar from 10-11 for the early birds,
so don't be slackin'. Call the hotline for venue information and details.
Goin' off till 6am! (AC) |
Event:
Katana
Venue:
Poleng
Lounge DJs:
Solekandi,
Tim Mccormack, Econ Music:
minimal,
techno, tek-house Cover:
$10 |
Slicing
through the over-sampled hype and getting the beats down to their
bare-bones core, Katana is a finely-honed instrument of minimal beats.
Oakland's Stylus, the Cloud Factory Collective, and Funky Cozy will
all pay a visit to Poleng to help you get your deep and glitchy groove
on. (SG) |
Event:
Reggae
Gold SF Venue:
Endup
DJs:
Daddy
Rolo, Polo Moxquuz, Rossfayah Music:
reggae,
dancehall, soca, world Cover:
$15 |
Lonestar
Sound, 13th Tribe, and Los Angeles' Krossfyah are linking up to lay
down some pure Cali beats with no clash. Only at Reggae Gold can you
get this amount of world beat, reggae, dancehall and soca sounds all
night long and on into the early morning. It's the best in the west
and if you haven't experienced the energy already, you ought to find
out what all the buzz is about. (SG) |

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Event: 2nd Sunday
Date: Sunday, August 13th
Venue: Kelly's
Mission Rock
DJs: DJ
Dan, Chuck Love, Jenö, Andy Caldwell, M3, Ellen Ferrato, Frank Richards,
Keith Evan, Ben Doren, Mike Ameci, Von
Music: house
Cover: $20-$24
More Info: 2nd
Sunday |
Event:
Sunset
Party Venue:
Stafford
Lake Park (Marin) DJs:
Galen,
Solar, J-Bird Music:
house,
breaks Cover:
No
Cover |
Summer
just wouldn't be the same without Pacific
Sounds' signature Sunset Parties. A beautiful setting, incredible
beats, and the best qualities of the scene are always on display.
These events are a labor of love and respect, so enjoy the ambience
and soak up the scene as it puts its best foot forward. |
Event:
The
New Endup One Year Anniversary Venue:
The
Endup DJs:
DJ
Sneak, John Early, Nikita & Nicholas Baytala Music:
house
Cover:
tba |
We
would like to congratulate The EndUp as it celebrates its first
anniversary! No that's not a typo. The EndUp is still the EndUp, the
soul of the SF scene spanning four decades, but one year ago the new
ownership took control and lived up to the venerable club's high standards
with a silky smooth transition. Great food, special drinks, raffles,
and a special appearance by DJ Sneak await, so be ready to stay out
late in true EndUp fashion. (SG) |
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Banco
de Gaia:
Farewell
Ferengistan
British
electronic world beat pioneer Banco de Gaia returns
with his
strongest release in years. The politically informed
Farewell Ferengistan.
Click below to hear three new cuts from the new album.
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