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Thanks Once Again
Life moves pretty fast, and when you live in a city that offers so many outstanding outlets for dancing and debauchery, it can truly move at warp speed. While much of the country takes a holiday weekend as a reason to pause, we see an extra-long weekend filled with extra opportunities to have fun. Check out our picks for working up an appetite prior to Thanksgiving with Jay-J, Mark Farina, or possibly the Om crew, or plan a mental vacation after the family fun and games with a multitude of post-holiday events featuring the likes of Andy Caldwell, Sasha, Tom Middleton and Jeff Mills. And as always on this special weekend, take a moment to consider the hundreds of hard-working people who put their heart and soul into making this scene what it is. Give up some love and thanks to the bartenders, coatcheckers, bouncers, DJs, promoters, hosts, and even your occassionally-humble online writers and editors. And while it takes alot of work to make a good party happen, the biggest ingrediant, and the one most deserving of thanks, is all of you fun-loving dancers and DJ fans. So thank you and keep the vibe alive! (SG)

Rockstar

Early Dreams
In case you didn't notice, we kicked off our Annual Top 10 DJDreamteam Poll a little early this year, but from the results so far, we didn't exactly sneak up on you! The votes are pouring in, fast and furious, as are requests for names to be added to the poll. We want to recognize all the Bay Area's outstanding DJ talent, so we're happy to say we've added more than a few names that play out and are based here. Every year the poll evolves and new names challenge the reigning kings of the SF scene, and this year promises to be no different. Our first list of leading vote getters shows names both new and old, so keep spreading the word and casting those votes and recognize the best of the best in America's DJ mecca. linkVote Now. (SG)

Om

Union Square Tree Lighting
It's official: The holiday season is upon us. Come get your cheer on this Sunday at nightfall, as Santa Claus (the real one!) flips the switch to transform Union Square into Holiday Shopping Central. This event, presented by Macy's and sponsored by thousands of individuals and businesses, benefits the UCSF Children's Hospital. Start the season of giving by making a $10 donation of your own—or just swaddle yourself in scarves and join the party! Date: Friday 11/24, Time: 6pm, Place: Union Square, Cover: no cover, linkMore Info. (JH)

Pink

Link Of The Week
Ryan - Oscar-winning animated documentary about the influential Canadian animator Ryan Larkin. Incredible CGI. linkhere

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Event: Taboo Giving Thanks
Venue: Pink
DJs: David Harness
Music: soulful house
Cover: $5
David Harness is a rare talent who always seems to get it right at the tables. His sound is full of soul and all the other elements that make a party what it should be. David is well versed in the classics and very much in touch with the new and cutting edge of house music. This is his party and he does what he wants, and one thing for sure is that you won't want to leave the dancefloor. (KW)

Event: The Album Leaf
Venue: The Independent
DJs: The Album Leaf, Dirty on Purpose, Lymbyc Systym
Music: ambient, d'n'b
Cover: $12-14
Jimmy LaValle, founder of The Album Leaf, is the rising star of ambient music. His solo music is so ethereal that it inspired Sigur Rós to sweep him away to Iceland with them. There they collaborated on a new project, In A Safe Place. The music travels from minimal ambient to beat-driven pop—and all the time, it's truly lovely. Come hear it performed live, tonight at The Independent. (JH)


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Event: Respect
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 22nd
Venue:
Pink
DJs:
Jay-J, Raoul Khan, Seven
Music:
house
Cover: $5-$10
More Info: Pink

Jay-J is coming to round up some Respect from the regular Pink Wednesday groovers, and he shouldn't have too much trouble, as he is known to set the dancefloor ablaze with his very own brand of sexy, soulful house music. The next day is Thanksgiving so you can come out and stay real late, then sleep in all morning. Residents Raoul Khan and DJ Seven will warm things up and get you real toasty, making this the perfect kickoff to the holiday. (SIN)


Event: Om Winter Sessions CD Release Party
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 22nd
Venue:
The EndUp
DJs:
Justin Martin, Mike Monday, Claude Von Stroke, LadyHouse
Music:
tech house
Cover: $10 b4 midnight, $15 after
More Info: The EndUp

OM is known for its diverse style of house music, which ranges from the sensual sound of Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz series to the deep, soulful sound of Marques Wyatt's Horizons. Tonight is the release of OM: Winter Sessions from Johnny Fiasco and Justin Martin. The sample I have heard makes me think the release will deliver the full spectrum of house styles that this label is known for in itself. Get ready to dance, chill, and buy this CD. (KW)


Event: Fully Loaded
Venue: 222 Club (222 Hyde St. @ Eddy)
DJs: Galen, Solar, Tasho, Anthony
Music: funky, edgy house
Cover: $5 b4 10:30pm, $7 after
It's a Thanksgiving tradition that for many takes precedence over turkey and drunken arguments with the family. Before you head home, get one hell of a party in you with the tag-team duo of Green Gorilla and Pacific Sound and get Fully Loaded. Galen, Solar, Tasho and Anthony are known for their rockin boat parties, but this is a landlocked affair on the cheap that guarantees a grand kickoff to the extra long weekend. (SG)

Event: Give Thanks
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Mark Farina
Music: house
Cover: no cover w/donation of non-perishable food item.
Talk about giving thanks - Mark Farina is giving us one of his phenomenal sets for free when you bring in a non-perishable food donation to Ruby Skye. It can't get much better than that this holiday season. Mark Farina is one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, and for good reason. His sets are full of energy and he feels out the floor as he throws out just the right mix of soulful grooves that always keeps the crowd content. Needless to say, Mark Farina for free definitely cannot be missed. (KW)

Event: M.A.N.D.Y.
Venue: Mighty
DJs: M.A.N.D.Y, Nikita, Bryan James, QZEN, Tim McCormack, Jason Short, Sinkus, Jonathan Beech
Music: tech house, progressive, breaks
Cover: $10
Called "Germany's unsung heros" by the UK's DJ Mag, M.A.N.D.Y. is setting dancefloors afire with their unique twist on techno. Their track Tonite was recently chosen by Pete Tong as the "Essential Tune" on his "Essential Mix" BBC Radio 1 show not once, but twice, so get ready to rock out hard to these good beats. With Turkey Day the next day, there's no excuse for missing this special show. (SIN)

Event: The Official All Purpose DJ Bash
Venue: Madrone Lounge
DJs: True Justice, Styles, D, Smocha, LCJ, Slumplordz
Music: hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, r&b, soul
Cover: no cover b4 9pm, $5 after
Accept no imitations and head to Madrone Lounge for The Offical All Purpose DJ Bash. True Justice, a hip-hop veteran, formed All Purpose DJs with Lex in 1996. Hip-hop artists LCJ, from the East, and Slumplords, from the West, will perform live, bringing the best of both coasts. Then we have DJ Styles with the '70s classics, DJ D with the reggae and dancehall, and Smocha with the soulful r&b. Start your vacation off right! (CQ)

Event: Yo! Featuring Pete Rock
Venue: Club Six
DJs: Pete Rock, Appollo, Shortkut, Sake One, Mr. E, Evil One, Von, Graham James
Music: hip hop
Cover: tba
Take it back to the old school when hip-hop first hit the big time at  Club Six. Yo! is a tribute to the golden age of hip-hop, and you can relive the days of Run DMC, Public Enemy and many many more with Pete Rock, Apollo, Shortkut and a crew of SF hip-hop heroes. (SG)



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Event: The Digital Sound Tour
Venue: The Cellar
DJs: Shy FX, Benny Page
Music: d'n'b, jungle
Cover: $10
When Shy FX's Original Nuttah hit the British pop charts in 1994, the terribly infectious ragga-jungle super-anthem made him one of jungle's most respected producers, and he hasn't looked back since. He'll have The Cellar's walls shaking in no-time, so you better be careful, because his bassy, quick-hitting beats may just jostle you about the floor as well. (DKD)


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Event: Melt
Date:
Friday, Nov. 24th
Venue:
Levende
DJs:
Andy Cladwell, Rouzbeh
Music:
house
Cover: $7 presale
tickets
More Info: FlirtyFlirty

A one-time concert trumpeter and piano player, Andy Caldwell is a DJ who is a true musician. Since the early '90s underground scene to current success with Om and Uno recordings, his rock/vocal/electronic infused house has a signature style and strong songwriting that sets his work apart from others. The always-enjoyable FlirtyFlirty girls, as well as Rouzbeh, will help host Andy at this special post-thanksgiving version of Melt. (SG)


Event: BUMP-N-IT Turkey Chaser
Venue: Poleng Lounge
DJs: Justin Martin, Sharon Buck, Mike Cashen, M3, Mike Frugaletti, Big DJ Serg
Music: house, downtempo and hip hop
Cover: $5 b4 11pm, $10 after
After sleeping off some of that turkey day tryptophan, you'll want to get out and move a little to start working off those extra calories. Forget the gym, head to Poleng instead and let a collection of SF's best lead you through an ass-shaking workout that will leave you breathless. DJDreamteamer M3 and Green Gorilla cohort Sharon Buck, along with Dirty Bird's Justin Martin, lead the list, and this lineup is good from the first bite to the last. (SG)

Event: Connect Beats
Venue: Rx Gallery
DJs: Leemone Young, Mike Jackson, Linden C, Trevor Anderson, Gravity, Greg Smoke
Music: house
Cover: free b4 10pm, $5 after
Lookin' for a great way to work off those Thanksgiving calories and still have money for holiday presents? Come out to Rx gallery for the monthly installment of Connect Beats, where residents Leemone, MJ, and Linden C welcome the Pink Mammoth crew to the decks. Expect generous servings of jackin', tech, and deep house, with everything in between. And with only a $5 cover, you'll have loot left to spend at the bar! Make it happen. (AC)

Event: DJ Marky
Venue: Dark Room (Club Six)
DJs: Marky, Kuze, 2 Cents, Ivry, The Colonel MC
Music: Brazillian d'n'b, hip-hop
Cover: $10
DJ Marky of Brazil will light up Club Six's Dark Room tonight with his dirty Brazilian d'n'b, and he'll surely get your heart pumping at the same time. His infectious beats and inviting vibe are irresistable, and if you can get your head to stop spinning at some point, pay attention to his table skills. He makes it look easy, but don't let that fool you. Enjoy his set knowing full well that you've got a real DJ great in your midst. (DKD)

Event: Freaksgiving
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Swamp, Adrian & The Mysterious D, Zeph, Wolfie, Motion Potion, Victor Vega, Mycho Cocoa, Big Dolla, D. Mack
Music: mash ups, breaks, trip-hop
Cover: $10
When DJ Swamp is in town during Thanksgiving, "Freaksgiving" may actually be somewhat of an understatement. This turntable terror won the USA DMC Champion title years ago, but his apparent metal-head mentality and violent and fiery stage antics are really what set him apart from other hip-hop DJ/ turntablists, yet always front and center stage. Tonight you will also enjoy the performance art of Vau de Vire Society. (DKD)

Event: Freq Nasty
Venue: Club 1015
DJs: Freq Nasty, An-ten-nae, David Starfire, Big Dub Project (aka Dov), Ripple, Clark Hamon, Ja-rod, Layne Loomis, AJ Medina, Navage, Zach Moore
Music: breaks, dubstep, house
Cover: $10 presale, $20 door
Freq Nasty will be throwing down the sickness at this post-Turkey Day festivity, and his bass-heavy sound is sure to give the awesome 1015 soundsystem, as well as crowd of groovers, a great workout. Add some dub and glitch-lovin' DJs to the roster for the evening, and you have a party! Get there early for this one, as An-ten-nae's parties always draw in groovers from far and wide, making long waits to get in a given on the late night. (SIN)

Event: Remedy
Venue: DNA Lounge
DJs: Kaskade, Julius Papp, Pilot
Music: house, trance, progressive
Cover: $10
If you feel bloated from all the Thanksgiving eating, then we've got the perfect Remedy for you. Veteran house DJ and producer Julius Papp shares his love of music with us all as he takes charge behind the decks. Kaskade, who has two fresh releases in stores this year, helps you work off the extra weight while Pilot keeps the crowd energized. A healthy dose of house and trance is guaranteed to cure whatever ails ya! (CQ)

Event: Reverb Records 2 Year Anniversary
Venue: 1015
DJs: Cosmic Gate, Mike Koglin, Mystre, Taj, Icon, DRC, Cyber Joe, Lexxx, Skwaille
Music: breaks, trance, progressive house
Cover: $15 presale
Two years ago Icon and Mystre became partners and created Reverb Records, formerly known as Frequency 8. To help celebrate this milestone, they're bringing you two European acts, Cosmic Gate and Mike Koglin. Cosmic Gate is a German hard trance duo best known for singles like Exploration of Space and The Drums, and the UK's Mike Koglin is known for his skills and successes as a producer, DJ, and remixer. In addition to this, your favorite locals will also hit the decks. (CQ)

Event: Sasha
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Sasha, Scott Carelli
Music: progressive trance, house
Cover: $25 presale
One of the biggest names in the world of electronic music is making his way to Ruby Skye for what's sure to be an awesome performance. Sasha has been at the top of his game for numerous years, blazing a new trail with his progressive trance that liberally borrows from house, breaks, and other genres for his unique sound. He'll have Scott Carelli lending a hand, so you can cound on an epic night of intriguing beats. (SG)


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Event: Jack Your Body
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 25th
Venue:
Mars Bar
DJs:
Andy Caldwell, Julius Papp
Music:
classic house
Cover: $5
More Info: Mars Bar

Classic house, all night long. That's Jack Your Body's goal and they do it very, very well. If you remember the days of Full Moon Parties, Community, and S*T*O*M*P*Y, then this is the night for you. All lovers of good times house are welcome to this celebration of with SF house heroes Andy Caldwell and Julius Papp. (SG)


Event: Addicted SF 1 Year Anniversary
Venue: 1015
DJs: Sean Tyas, Taj, Blurr, Dimitris Mykonos, Von, Durben, Illtracks, Andrew MD, Thomas Phan, Ismael Rodriguez
Music: hip-hop, house, progressive trance
Cover: no cover b4 10:30pm with guestlist @ 1015.com, presale $15, $20 door
If you aren't already hooked on Sean Tyas, then head to Addicted SF's 1 Year Anniversary party for his mesmerizing set. As the winner of Sander Van Doorn's Pimp My Track competition, Sean has proven his remixing skills and his place in electronica. Taj packs the dancefloor with his electrifying beats while Addicted SF residents Thomas Phan, Andrew MD, and Ismael Rodriguez throw down in style. Get your music fix here! (CQ)

Event: Bad Boy Bill
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Bad Boy Bill, Kramer, Friz-B
Music: house
Cover: $15 presale
Ruby Skye's big Thanksgiving weekend is topped off with America's favorite house DJ, Bad Boy Bill. Bill is on tour promoting his Behind the Decks CD/DVD release, a unique interactive display of this master at work. Kramer will be on hand as well, showing off the playa-fied SF deep house sound he's known for. (SG)

Event: Be Thankful
Venue: Regency Center
DJs: Deepsky, Mystre, Ron Reeser, Rick V., Femme Fatale, Ultra Violet, Genome, Doza & Soul1, Jawn, Majere vs. Lukasz, Maurice Haynes, Frost John Beaver, Atom One & Digital E, Elektrholic, Addim Cheng
Music: trance, techno, house, dnb
Cover: $30 b4 10:30pm
Wicked Mayhem is ready to roll their first party out, and with it they're hoping to remind usl to be thankful for our thriving electronic music scene here in SF. This party looks to be a prime example of the sort of all-night fun we are grateful for-- L.A.'s Deepsky, the incredible Jason Blum and J. Scott G. production duo, will be playing a 2-hour DJ set! Their heart-stopping melodies and rythmic intensity make for a night full of energy, emotion, and non-stop dancing. (DKD)

Event: Boca Breaks
Venue: BOCA
DJs: Tom Middleton, Smoove, Jayo, Seven
Music: breaks
Cover: $5-10
BOCA and nk7 are getting together to put together a powerful lineup of breaks and acid house. Tom Middleton, aka 'The Jedi', hails from south west England, Tom's epic talent has touched a mutlitude of projects. You'll have the chance to see him up close and personal along with SF's perennial breaks master, Smoove, as well as Jayo and DJDreamteamer Seven. (SG)

Event: Franky Boissy Presents Matthias Heilbronn
Venue: Pink
DJs: Matthias Heilbronn, Franky Boissy
Music: house
Cover: $10
Matthias Heilbronn was indoctrinated by the legends of house music almost two decades ago. Originally from Germany, he appeared on the NYC underground scene and spun with the likes of Frankie Knuckles and Francois Kevorkian. Since then, he has become a highly respect DJ and producer with a claim to some of the biggest house anthems to date. Tonight we'll get a taste of what he's up to now . . . something we can't afford to miss. (KW)

Event: FunkGiving
Venue: Slim's
DJs: Sila and the Afrofunk Experience, SambaDa, Jeremiah & Afrobeat Nation
Music: afro-Brazilian, afro-exotic, afrobeat funk
Cover: $15
Done giving the thanks? Then come on and give the funk with Sila and the Afrofunk Experience. Born of Afrobeat music from the '60s and '70s but with a new, modern twist, today's Afrofunk is some of the world's best dance music. Joining Sila onstage are Afro-Brazilian all-stars SambaDa, along with DJ Jeremiah and a troupe of live musicians paying tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti. (JH)

Event: Get Yer Freak on
Venue: Supperclub
DJs: Bassbin Twins, Laird, David Starfire, Anthony Garlic, Majitope, Bali
Music: breaks, house
Cover: $10-15
The Bassbin Twins have been shaping the breaks genre and rocking the breaks scene for a long time now. Adam Freeland's label, Marine Parade, handed their entire back catalog over for the Bassbin treatment a while back, and this box set of remixes, re-edits, and re-workings is now hot off the press. At Supperclub, the Bassbins will perform alongside Laird and special guest up from L.A., David Starfire. Don't miss this one! (SIN)

Event: Jeff Mills
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Jeff Mills, Alain Octavo, Monty Luke, Seven, TK Disko
Music: techno, house, breaks
Cover: $15 presale
Spundae and Blasthuas bring techno great Jeff Mills to Mighty for a Thanksgiving celebration. Even though it's his first Bay Area appearance, everyone already knows about him and his Detroit collective Underground Resistance, that he's mastered the 3-deck mix, and that he runs highly successful label Axis. He will be celebrating fellow DJ Alain Octavo's birthday, and joining him on that mission are Monty Luke, Seven, and TK Disko. (CQ)


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Event: Dub Mission
Venue: Elbo Room
DJs: Sep, Spliff Skankin, Ivier
Music: dub, reggae
Cover: $5
Thanksgiving is a great time to celebrate family and history—but a little family and history go a long way. Now that it's over, recover with your other family at Dub Mission. Special guests Spliff Skankin and Ivier join DJ Sep this week, and all dedicated to bringing you the newest sounds in reggae and dub. So take a little something to help you digest all that turkey, and come out! (JH)

Event: Super Soul Sundayz
Venue: The EndUp
DJs: David Harness
Music: soulful house
Cover: tba
The devoted following of Super Soul Sundayz will get their weekly fix with David Harness at the decks all night long. With 8 hours of David we should expect a consistent musical journey full of the deep soulful grooves that David is known for. He has a way of throwing in the unexpected that always sends the crowd over the top. Only a skilled master can do that just right and tonight we will be reminded that David is just that. (KW)

 

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