Green Festival
Interested in preserving the environment? Want to see the latest
and greatest ideas for creating a more equitable and sustainable
world economy? Then the the Green Festival is right up your alley.
It's a chance for you to interact with like-minded individuals,
companies, and social and environmental groups to network, share
information, and have fun. Workshops, talks, presentations and
lectures will be on tap, along with 300 exhibitors who practice
the principles of sustainability, ecology, and social equity.
Friday night features a special DJ dance party, complete with
organic food, beer, and wine, and hosted by Amy Goodman and Ben
Cohen. If green is your favorite color, and peace your favorite
product, then this is the place to be. Date: Fri 11/10 - Sun 11/12, Place: Concourse Exhibition Center (8th & Brannan), More
Info. (SG)

The
Mutaytor
We all knew it would happen one of these days—and sure enough,
The Mutaytor
is about to go supersonic. Haven't had a chance to see their live
show yet? Catch them this weekend as they return home to SF for
two live sets packed with music, acrobatics, fire dancing, aerial
maneuvers, and some of the most incredible showmanship you've
ever seen. The Mutaytor takes Cirque du Soleil and gives it a
much-needed injection of underground culture, along with music
that belongs firmly in the new millennium. It's the next wave
of circus performance, and you can catch it at the Fillmore before
it sweeps the world. Date: Saturday 11/11, Time:
8pm-1am, Place: The
Fillmore, Cover: $20, More
Info. (JH)

Be The RIOTTT!
This expo brings a diverse set of musical artists together to
scream a cultural statement at anyone and everyone within earshot.
Celebrating the fearless, forward-thinking, urban, and creative
aspects of Northern California folk, RIOTTT! brings us the sounds
of a multitude of premier musical groups and DJs, representing
a wide spectrum of genres, across three stages, including, and
definitely not limited to, Breakestra, the unofficial granddaddies
of modern funk, performance artist Saul Williams, electro and
disco loving SF DJs Richie Panic and Jeffrodisiac, and post-punk
NYC quartet The Rapture. With urban art galleries galore and a
street fashion collective on site, there will be enough ear and
eye candy at this event to pull you into this movement full-throttle. Date: Sat. 11/11, Time: 2pm-12am, Place: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (99 Grove
St), Cover: $32.50 presale, More
Info. (DKD)


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Tue>>Wed>>Thur>>Fri>>Sat>>Sun>>BUZZ Archive
Event:
TrannyShack
presents Mercury Rising Venue:
The
Stud DJs:
Glamamore,
Fauxnique, Heklina, Metal Patricia, Kiddie, Coco Canal, Euphoria,
Steven Satyricon, Visa DeKlein Music:
glam
rock Cover:
$7 |
If
you didn't get a chance to check out the Castro costumed action, have
no fear, as TrannyShack
is a year-round resource of amazingly talented 'ladies'. This week
features a special surprise as the Freddie Mercury tribute rock
opera Mercury Rising feeds hostess Heklina's obsession for all
things Freddie, as well as a few CD and DVD giveaways. (SG) |

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Event:
SatelliteSF
Venue:
Anu
DJs:
Holosound,
Scott Carrelli Music:
house,
tech house Cover:
no
cover |
I'm
not sure how Scott Carrelli does it, but he does it very, very well.
SF is home to some of the most knowledgeable and discerning dance
music enthusiasts in the world, and every weel Scott's SatelliteSF
brings in world-class names that impress even the most jaded local
ears. Holosound is a NYC duo that has worked with the likes of Desyn
Masielo, The Low End Specialists and Slacker for some killer collaberations.
They host the popular Citric at New York's Vault, and this is a rare
westward visit so don't miss it! (SG) |
Event:
The
Brand New Heavies Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
The
Brand New Heavies, Sutro, J-Boogie Music:
funk,
electro, soul, downtempo, hip-hop, acid jazz Cover:
$30
presale |
Driven
by their love of '70s funk and soul music, a trio of childhood
friends, Jan Kinkaid, Simon Bartholomew, and Andrew Love Levy,
formed The
Brand New Heavies. Starting out as an instrumental groove band,
they added a brass section and soon developed a cult following. Joined
by singer N'Dea Davenport, they released many hits, solidifying their
place in music history. Also on the bill are Sutro
and J-Boogie,
so don't miss out. (CQ) |

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Event:
Kid
Koala Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
Kid
Koala, Fog, The Gray Kid Music:
hip-hop,
turntablism Cover:
$12
presale |
Kid
Koala is undeniably one of the best turntablists alive. For more
than a decade, he's been putting out top-notch work with a jazz-influenced
style and skills that set him far apart from the crowd. His last performance
in SF brought down the house; you won't want to miss this one as he
plays songs from his brand-new release, Your Mom's Favorite DJ…
(JH) |
Event:
Rewind
Thursdays Venue:
Icon
DJs:
Select,
B Bravo Music:
'70s,
'80s, '90s, pop, soul, old school hip-hop, r&b Cover:
$6 |
Dancing
at a swank SoMa club while the DJs are hard at work bringing it back
to the basics is exactly the way Thursday nights should be spent.
Icon Lounge gives
everyone the chance by presenting Rewind Thursdays. DJs Select and
B Bravo give everyone a heaping helping of the tunes you can sing
along to, the classics that really bring out the kid in ya' from the
days gone by. (RW) |
Event:
Uber
Free Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Macguyver,
Make. A. Virus, Aier Sauft, Conspicuous, Playdoughboy Music:
breaks
Cover:
no
cover |
As
we approach the holidays, we're always on the lookout for something
cheap, or better yet, free! Head to Mighty for Uber Free, an evening
of luscious breakbeats so good, you'll feel guilty for not paying!
Make.A.Virus
performs live, warming up the crowd for Aier
Sauft, a duo who showcases their DJing skills playing their
own music. Then Macguyver, Conspicuous, and Playdoughboy round
out the evening. If you've been craving some breakbeats, then
this is your place! (CQ) |

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Event:
Get
Freaky Venue:
1015
DJs:
Adam
Freeland, Modeselektor, Dov, Mozaic, an-ten-nae, The Glitch Mob, The
Fringe, Anna Sia, Chris Sia, El Papa Chango, Solar, Little John, Meikee
Magnetic, Jocelyn, Jeffrodisiac, Laura, BLVD, Motion Potion, Mycho
Cocoa, Big Dolla Bill, VJ Dr. FX Music:
breaks,
house, techno, eurocrunk Cover:
tba |
Head
to 1015 for a blend of breaks, house and eurocrunk guaranteed to
bring the freak out of you! First up is Adam
Freeland, breakbeat DJ extraordinaire ready to bring you
the new tracks he's been busy working on. Then it's Modeselektor,
a duo famous for taking conventional beats and molding them into
something truly their own. Of course there are more freaks ready
to rock out, so come bust a move! (CQ) |
Event:
Get
YER Freak on! Presents Daniel Pearl - World Music Days
Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Michele
Bass, Laird, Donna Matrix, Smoove, Adnan, Majitope, Rafael
Music:
funky
house, breaks Cover:
$10-$20
donation |
Daniel
Pearl World Music Days was created in response to the 2002 killing
of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl at the hands of extremists
in Karachi, Pakistan. Laying down the love (in the form of thick bass
and electro and tech-inspired breaks) to encourage a more humane and
harmonious world, will be Michele Bass of L.A., with a flood of local
faves behind her. Nitevibe Dreamteam DJs
Laird and Smoove will ferociously fondle the decks, alongside
Donna Matrix and many more. (DKD) |
Event:
Mesh
Magazine Presents Gucci Time Venue:
Rickshaw
Stop DJs:
Lemonade,
Trackademicks, Matthew Africa, Disco Shawn, Ryan Poulsen, Cims
Music:
electro,
new wave, hip-hop Cover:
$8 |
Mesh
Magazine is bringing us the jams that make the booty rock, in
the form of outrageous beats in many a flavor. Lemonade's performing
the rap-infused Brazilian percussion grooves live, and Trackademicks
has got those hyphy-ensuing licks mixed with new wave and dance
punk that always keep the club fired up. Didn't you hear his remix
of E-40's Tell Me When To Go this summer? (DKD) |
Event:
Pink
Presents Jazznova Venue:
Pink
DJs:
Jazznova,
The Culprits Music:
funky,
jazzy house Cover:
$15
b4 11pm, $20 after |
Over
the past decade German DJ collective, Jazznova, has made it's presence
known on the international club scene. After listening to their unique
blend of funk, jazz, and ethnic beats you will understand exactly
why. You may want to dance or you may want to chill, whatever mood
Jazznova brings to you, at the end of the night you'll be happy you
were there. Get there early to avoid the very long line. (KW) |
Event:
Remedy
Venue:
DNA
Lounge DJs:
Land
Shark CD Release Party w/ Lance De Sardi, JT Donaldson & Jayvi Velasco
Music:
house,
hip hop Cover:
$10-20 |
Remedy
rocks it again as they welcome Lance De Sardi to the decks. Lance
is celebrating his fantastic new release on Om Records, Land Shark,
and he wants you there with him. You'll also hear JT Donaldson, who
has created quite a bit of magic with Lance in the past, and Jayvi
Velasco. (SG) |
Event:
Retro
Drum Venue:
Anu
DJs:
Rooz,
Tall-Sasha, DjBo, Brandon Wade, Nick Williams Music:
electro
house Cover:
no
cover |
At
Retro Drum it is Rooz
who makes the rules, and this month he will command you to the dancefloor
to shake it like crazy in honor of Tall-Sasha's birthday. Lucky
for you, he'll command you to the bar as well, were many a stiff drink
will contribute to your overall sloshiness. Enjoy the cool, inviting
vibe that's passed out at this party's door like goody bags, and feel
free to move as you choose to the fresh electro house grooves. (DKD)
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Event:
Richard
Fearless Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
Richard
Fearless, Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Grand Buffet, 120 Days
Music:
electro
rock Cover:
$10 |
The
lineups and headliners Mezzanine puts together are some of the most
respected in town, and that reputation grows as Death In Vegas' Richard
Fearless. Fearless has always shown an eclectic ear, and while his
collaborations with partner Steve Hellier draw on house and techno,
his own personal creations focus more on reggae, electrofunk, jazz
and amped-up rock. Don't miss Norwegian sensations 120 days, Gil Mantera's
Party Dream... well, hell, they are all good so get there early. (SG) |
Event:
Rock
the Casbah Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
Solomon,
Chris Clouse, Sol, Frenchy Le Freak Music:
funky
house, progressive, rock Cover:
$25 |
Don
your fancy cocktail attire and head to the exotic oasis created at
Ruby Skye. Solomon
and Chris
Clouse will perform a live mashup and you'll dance among belly
dancers and palm trees, completing the illusion of a tropical vacation. Sol
and Frenchy
Le Freak help ease you into the late night. This event benefits
Hands on
Bay Area, an organization geared towards the betterment of the
Bay and its inhabitants-- why not come and Rock the Casbah? (CQ) |
Event:
Shadow
Dance Venue:
Oakland
Metro, 201 Broadway @ 2nd DJs:
Zoe
Jakes, Ariellah, Tempest, Unmata, Shawna Rai, Frederique, Clandestine,
Mavi, Tanja Odzak, Kush Arora, SooozhyQ, Amar, Layla, Mara Ann & DJ
Traffic Music:
gothic,
tribal Cover:
$10
presale, $15 door |
Achin'
for a dark, dark night of mysterious bellydancers, gypsy beats, and
a very tribal feel? Well, wrap yourself in black, dust your face bright
white, and head across the bridge to find your destiny amidst this
fat musical lineup that promises an amazing journey into the night.
Brought to you by Electric
Vardo, Med'devi Ink, and Darker
Still, you know your will is broken once you enter this realm.
(DKD) |

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Event:
Shakedown
Date: Saturday,
Nov. 11th
Venue:
Mars Bar
DJs:
Raoul
Kahn, Galen
Music: house,
electro
Cover: $5
More Info: Shakedown
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Event:
Hard
Eight
Date: Saturday,
Nov. 11th
Venue:
Club Crash
DJs:
Dimitris
Mykonos, Trevor Simpson, Mei-Lwun, Protection
Music: hip-hop,
rock, mash up's, funky house, '80s nu wave
Cover: $15
More Info: Crash
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Event:
DJ
Dan Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
DJ
Dan, Antimatik, Kyle Chase, David Savior, Brandon Ray Music:
funky
house Cover:
$15 |
From
learning all the tricks from Donald Glaude, to becoming the Funky
Tekno Tribe's main DJ, Dan
has solidified his place in music, making him a crowd favorite. Celebrating
his newest double CD Lift 2, he brings the bumping
beats, catchy hooks and thumping basslines that you love so much!
Joining him are Antimatik,
Kyle Chase,
David Savior
and Brandon Ray, each on hand to help bring the funk and keep your
booty shaking! (CQ) |
Event:
Dr.
Octagon Venue:
Mezzanine
DJs:
Dr.
Octagon, The Destruments, Elemnop, Substance Abuse Music:
hip-hop
Cover:
$15
presale |
Did
you miss Dr. Octagon last time he made an SF appearance? Or do you
need another dose of madness from the surreal-est, absurd-est, nuttiest
MC in the history of hip-hop? Dr.
Octagon, alias Kool Keith, has made his name on his stream-of-consciousness
lyrics, along with a complexity of lyric and rhyme that earns him
a spot on the list of great rap artists. (JH) |
Event:
Progressions
in Future Music Venue:
Shine
DJs:
Syd
Gris, Alain Octavo, Scott Carrelli, Dirtyhertz Music:
progressive
house, breaks Cover:
$5 |
Get
a taste of what you can expect in the future of music. Syd Gris, head
of Opel
Productions and Opulent Temple, along with Scott Carrelli of SatelliteSF,
will throw down some of the hottest cutting edge music for your listening
pleasure. Rounding out the lineup are Alain
Octavo from Spundae and Dirtyhertz of Dirtyhertz Productions,
a music and sound design facility, each adding their own flavor to
this progressive evening! (CQ) |
Event:
Scorpio
Ball Venue:
Porn
Palace DJs:
Eskmo,
Dave Seled, Ripple, Syd Gris, Alxndr, Shissla, The Seedling Escape,
Danny Corn, Mozaic, Neptune, Breakbeat Buddha, Eprom, Whistler
Music:
breaks,
trance Cover:
Emerald
Pass $20 advance, $25 door, Gold Pass $40 advance, $45 door |
Been
diggin' for booty but coming up empty handed lately? Well, try your
skills at the Scorpio Ball, where a South American Jungle Wonderland
awaits you complete with Amazonian Dance performance by Verbena Apacrpha
feathuring Nanna. Favorite local DJs Neptune, Mozaic, Ripple, Syd
Gris, and many more will be going all-out tonight at this much-loved
annual soiree, playing beats the likes of which you've never heard,
and the effects of which you've never felt. (DKD) |
Event:
Sloppy
Venue:
Anu
DJs:
Myagi,
[e], Gabriel Alexander Music:
breaks,
tech funk, electro glitch Cover:
$7 |
Myagi
aka Soleclaw of Toronto is back in town, and if there's another Ableton
Live maestro that has the power to draw a raging crowd to intimate
Anu like he does, they've yet to rear their ugly head. Yes, the
breaks freaks will be out in full force for this one, as they can't
resist his dirty bass and laptop tricks, so get their early or you
might be left in the cold. (DKD) |
Event:
Tribal
Soul Venue:
1015
DJs:
Taj,
Kramer, Rooz, Dimitris Mykonos, Adam Cova, Illtracks, guests
Music:
d'n'b,
trance, house Cover:
$20 |
With
the drums, congos, and complex rhythms you'll indulge in here,
your mind and body won't be bugging you for another tribal progressive
house fix for some time after. DJs Taj, Kramer, Rooz, and Dimitris
Mykonos are well-respected in the city, and if they can't take you
to your happy place, no one can. So take a deep breath and dive into
what is surely the experience you've been waiting for. (DKD). |
Event:
Ursula
1000 and Thunderball Venue:
Supperclub
DJs:
Steve
Raskin, La Salle Prive, Uncle Larry, Tal M Klein, Chad Mitchell
Music:
house,
lounge, electro, jazz, hip-hop Cover:
$15
presale, $20 door |
Sf-Vibe
rolls out a host of talent to join Ursula
1000 at Supperclub.
Bringing house and lounge tunes to the tables are locals Uncle Larry,
who's jazzy house is well known around town, and Tal M. Klein, who's
vibrant but mellow lounge will wash that weekday stress right off.
Special guest for the night, Ursula 1000, will be bringing a unique
sound influenced by everything from hip-hop to electro and jazz. Check
it out. (RW) |

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Event:
Sonic
Circus Venue:
21
Grand (416 25th St, Oakland) DJs:
Compomicro-Dexall,
Damon Smith, Axolotl, Oth, Kwisp, Monichi Fumi, Jorge Boehringer,
Gino Robair, George Cremaschi, Barn Owl, Radius, Juba Kalmka, Jen
Tait Music:
experimental,
avant jazz, electronic, acoustic, hip-hop Cover:
$6 |
Ready
for a different sort of Sunday night, that features a good helping
of sounds spanning the spectrum, and promises an evening of short
"leave 'em wanting more!" sets? Well, if you venture out to
Oakland you will be rewarded handsomely with plenty of psychedelic
noise, cracked d'n'b, a' capella, and so much more. Its new and experimental
so check your expectations at the door, and enter the plae with your
ears wide open. (DKD) |
Event:
Sunday
Service 808 : New Adventures in Hip Hop pt. 2 Venue:
12
Galaxies DJs:
Telephone
Jim Jesus, Macromantics, Mochipet vs. Mike Boo vs. Mike Reed Yoko
Solo vs. Dopestyle, The Kyoto Beat Orchestra plus Circuit73 spinning
the digitz Music:
hip
hop, breaks, electronic Cover:
$8 |
Take
a step above the norm this Sunday and make your confessions to Sunday
Servuce 808. The beats are elite, but even the uninitiated are welcome
to learn the ways of bleeding edge hip hop with Telephone Jim
Jesus and Australian mc mistress Macromantics and garbage can breaks
from Yoko Solo and Dopestyle. There's also a three course DJ treat
and ambient hip-hop explorations from Kyoto Beat Orchestra. (SG) |
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