Miami: WMC 2008
Whether you are new school or old school, "been there, done that" or a "deer in the headlights", nothing can prepare you for the week of partying in Miami known as the Winter Music Conference. For one week, Miami is invaded by anyone and everyone in the world of electronic music. Superstar djs of all styles, producers, clubbers and everyone else that makes the dance music world go round, go on a 24/7 party fest to make you think you've died and gone to clubber's heaven. Poolside shindigs, hotel jams, rooftop soirees, boat parties, exclusive lounges and bumpin superclubs will be in full effect all week to turn even the most experienced clubber into a party zombie. Nitevibe will be there through it all, sponsoring and hosting parties and capturing the experience, so your party impaired brain won't have to remember it all. Just don't blame us if you never want to go back to work again! And if you're taking this week serous as an artist or professional in the industry, don't miss Network Miami where some of the top Nightlife industry folk get together to talk shop. For all who are braving the week of madness, don't forget to read Rooz's A Professional Party Guide to getting through WMC in Miami with maximum amount of fun and the least amount of pain. Date: March 25 - 29, Place Miami Cover: no cover, More Info (JV8)
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Opel 6 Year Anniversary
If you want edgy, techy, and something to break down to then you must show up to Opel's 6 year Anniversary! Notorious for throwing sick events in clubs, undergrounds and of course, Burning Man, Opel's Anniversary is among the first place for upcoming groundbreaking music (and clothing) to be dished out and served up. Throwing down the breakbeats, is a west coast convention of UK breakbeat allstars in the form of Lot 49. Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes and Lee Coombs, all maestros of breakbeat, will be throwing down dirty, electro-tinged techno funk to celebrate Opel's anniversary in style. On the clothing tip, local designers will be hitting the stage for Opel's annual fashion show. Tamo designs, Miranda Caroligne, Spindledesco, and others will be strutting their styles to music that will definitely rip out a stitch—or two! Date: Saturday, 3/22, Time: 10pm-4am, Place: Temple, 540 Howard @ 2nd, Cover: $15 advance, More Info (KS)
Funk n' Trunk
Funk n' Trunk is back and better than ever! The Grant Building Designers and Nicole Doherty created this event to support local San Francisco designers, who produce some of the edgiest, most original work out there. If you are looking for style, it's a no-brainer to shop locally as the fashion underground of San Francisco has influenced not only the local style, but also renegade designers throughout the country. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month this happy hour lounge will feature SF grassroots designers that will be on hand to show you their work, tell you what they think is right for you, and discuss possible alterations. Grab a drink, order some gourmet hors d'oeuvres and see the hippest, freshest and most innovative clothing designs, accessories and jewelry in San Francisco! Date: Wednesday 3/19, Time: 5-8pm, Place: Vessel, Cover: no cover, More Info (EB)
Sisterz of the Underground
Sisterz of the Underground (SOTU) is turning 7 years old and this crew invites you to their party to help make it the best birthday celebration for the ages.. And the ladies are doing it up proper, featuring female DJs (naturally) and Bgirls, as well as showcasing photographs and urban clothing. The women who'll be holding it down from the Bay to LA are Medusa, Butterscotch from America's Got Talent, Neb Luv, Gypsy Luv, Deeandroid, Celski, Zita, Lady Fingaz, Shred One and Thatgirl, each bringing their A games for the birthday event. Kat Filipinas displays her photography while Bay Area artists lay out their designs. This party is definitely your one stop shop for music, photography and hip, new clothes! In addition to celebrating the SOTU anniversary, this party will also serve as the pre-party to the Renegades 25th anniversary! Date: Fri, 3/21, Time: 9:30pm-2:30am, Place: Club Six, 60 Sixth St, Cover: $7 b4 10:30pm, $10 after, More Info (CQ)
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Event: Robot Rock
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Black Ghosts, Codebreaker, Richie Panic, Jefrodisiac
Music: electro
Cover: $12 |
From the DJs who brought you Frisco Disco and Blow Up, comes the monthly Robot Rock party featuring two up-and-coming electro duos sure to rock your robo-socks off. The Black Ghosts (Simon Lord of Simian and DJ Touche of The Wiseguys) just released an EP with catchy electro-pop beats that'll have you playing it on repeat. Codebreaker, from Milwaukee, combines electro with a funky-disco flair. Listen to their "Are You Ready 2 Love?" track and you'll be ready to love Codebreaker! (EB) |
Event: Soft Target
Venue: 222 Hyde
DJs: Tasho, Brian Walls, David Marks, Christine Tocalino
Music: techno, electro, minimal
Cover: no cover |
The best reason to get a jump on hump day starts with a techno thump at Soft Target. This month, Stompy's Tasho drops in to throw down some housey bumps mixed in with some techy pumps to make you wish the weekend started a day early. Throw in residents, Brian, David and Christine, and you're guaranteed to hit this target hard and heavy. (JV8) |

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Event: Excursions
Venue: Club Six
DJs: Aybee, Wazir
Music: soul, house, hip-hop
Cover: $5 b4 10:30pm, $10 after |
Head out on an excursion to hear some of the hottest soul, hip-hop and house beats that you could find on a Wednesday night. Aybee from Deepblak and Wazir , formerly of NJ, hold it down at Club Six, rocking the 1s and 2s with their vast collections of music. They work hard to create a musical event where you can dance and share your love of music with others. (CQ) |
Event: Kool Keith aka Dr. Octagon
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Kool Keith, Richie Cunning, Machete Vox
Music: hip hop
Cover: $16 |
"Like a green, red, blue reindeer, dead lying down with a fawn, copulating, having sex," words from the man himself, Dr. Octagon aka Kool Keith is in town tonight at Mezzanine. This guy is kooky, great and fantastic. I mean how many MCs do you hear about that get kicked out of a show that was dedicated to them? I hung out with this guy a few years back and ate rainbow snowcones with him while talking about astro physics. He's effin nuts, so get ready for sounds from the street on acid.(WF) |
Event: Love It! Wednesdays presents Auralism Records Showcase
Venue: Icon Lounge
DJs: Thoroughbred Stables (Live PA), Alland Byallo, Dead Seal, Roman Stange, Michael Tello, DJ B
Music: techno, minimal, hip hop
Cover: $5 b4 11pm, $7 after |
Auralism continues their trailblazing ways, and this time they're taking over Love It! Wednesdays to show you what's what in the land of SF techno. Tonight, Auralism strongarms Jason Short, Clint Stewart & Kenneth Scott collaborate under the Thoroughbred Stables name to give you a Live PA and throw down on the turntables. Throw in underground heroes Alland Byallo, Dead Seal & Michael Tello, and you know you'll be getting over the hump with an extra special bump. (JV8) |
Event: Modeselektor
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Modeselektor (Live PA), Boreta, Mozaic, Eprom, Blow, an-ten-nae, MoPo, Ripple
Music: electro, breakbeat,IDM, glitch, hip-hop
Cover: tba |
Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary aka Modeselektor from Berlin are performing a rare live show with sounds ranging from glitch and hip-hop to IDM and electro that'll get you bumping and grinding. Their second album,"Happy Birthday!", has been widely praised, even by Radiohead's Tom Yorke, who says they're one of his favorite acts. After tonight they'll probably be one of yours too! (EB) |

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Event: Bobbito
Venue: Levende Lounge
DJs: Bobbito, Sake 1
Music: house, soul
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From the streets to the boardroom, from the air waves to your backyard, Bobbito has done a little bit of everything and been just about everywhere. This Puerto Rican soul specializes in house, hip hop and funk. Bobbito's sound is in a similar vein as DJ Spinna and Rich Medina, and tonight's event will be on the Latin and salsa tip.This one's going to be good. Straight chillin'. (WF) |
Event: Chris Clouse with Trevor Simpson
Venue: Vessel
DJs: Chris Clouse (live), Trevor Simpson
Music: live, rock, dance
Cover: no cover |
Chris Clouse, known for his powerful live acts with electronic accompaniment (in addition to his diehard fans), kicks off his new bimonthly event at Vessel tonight. Focusing on collaborating with a guest artist during every event, and enhancing the lighting and visuals to give a concert feel, you can expect a journey into uncharted territory every time. (JV8) |
Event: Oh No and Roc C are Team Get 'Em
Venue: Milk
DJs: Team Get 'Em, GripGrand with Richie Cunning, DJ Tap10, Design
Music: hip-hop
Cover: tba |
Oh No and Roc C have joined together to form Team Get 'Em a duo whose goal is to make every beat different. Hip-hop has lost a lot due to commercialization, yet these two aim to keep it real. They're joined by Richie Cunning and Tap10, as well as by GripGrand, who is celebrating the release of his new album, Brokelore. Help make this cd release party a good one! (CQ) |
Event: Om: Harlot – SF Sessions Record Release Party
Venue: Harlot
DJs: Olivier Desmet, John Howard, Don Kainoa, Still Rob G, Dj Fluid
Music: house
Cover: no cover by Say, ‘Om Records’ at the door |
Join Om Records and Aroma Music for the cd release party of the latest installment of the classic SF Sessions CD series, mixed by Olivier Desmet and Inland Knights. A double disc of funky house mixed to perfection including tracks from underground house players such as East Coast Boogieman, Iz, Alexander East, Swirl People and more. Supporting Olivier, is the legendary local John Howard who will be reminiscing tracks from his own SF Sessions cd released by Om in 2000. If this isn’t enough, the Om heavyweight posse; DJ Fluid, Still Rob G and Don Kainoa will be holding down the decks. (FR) |

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Event: Funkonnection: Mr. Scruff & Kraak & Smaak
Date: Friday, March 21st
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Mr Scruff (4 hour set begins at 10pm) Kraak & Smaak (DJ set) Motion Potion, Malarkey, Vinne Esparza
Music: funk, breaks, dub, soul, disco, house
Cover: $20 advance
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Stockton, England native and Ninja Tune records giant, Mr. Scruff is here to keep it unreal! He's been around since the late 90's and produces a lot of different genre tracks, usually with a tounge-in-cheek humor to them. Known for his 6 hour marathon sets, an electic musical taste, and his kooky squigley drawings, he only makes it out to the States once a year, so catch him while you can. Kraak & Smaak, the Dutch breakbeat production trio, is heralded as one of Holland’s most important dance acts. Their organic breakbeats, full of brass stabs, guitar licks and a future-retro- phat-production-sound has drawn comparisons to Mark Rae and Thievery Corporation. don't miss this double-header. (WF)
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Event: World of Drum & Bass Tour
Date: Friday, March 21st
Venue: Temple
DJs: Bryan G, Fabio, DJ SS, Simon "Bassline Smith", Distorted Minds, Green Law, Killa Kella, 2Cents, MC Tali, MC Question Mark, Apollo, Ivy, Cozee, Paul Hemming, Tone, Destro, G1. The Colonel MC, Audio Angel
Music: d n' b, electro, hip hop, new disco, house, breaks
Cover: $20
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Event: Blank & Jones with Dyloot
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Blank and Jones, Dyloot, James Williams, Jonathan Williams
Music: trance, progressive house, electro, hip-hop, downtempo
Cover: $15 presale |
Ruby Skye and Spundae deliver again with renowned German trance DJs and producers Blank and Jones, on tour with the release of their CD, The Logic of Pleasure and single, Miracle Cure. With numerous tours, albums, singles and festivals since 1997, they are at the top of the game. SF sensation Dyloot of Deep Voices and skillsdj fame adds his deep melodic trance sound sure to keep you transfixed on the dance floor all night. (ST)
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Event: Dirtybird
Venue: Shine
DJs: Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Christian Martin, Worthy
Music: tech house
Cover: $5 |
Get ready to get dirty with Dirtybird's monthly party. With the whole crew there ripping up the place, the funky tech-house will probably start to bleed through the walls! Claude VonStroke, who's known for his distinctly Detroit techno flavor, will be out even though he just dropped a new record label, Mothership. So whether you're a househead or a techno fiend, these boys will be sure to satisfy your needs! (KS) |
Event: Simbad
Venue: Pink
DJs: Simbad, Hakobo, Tokyo Component
Music: house, funk, broken beat
Cover: tba |
Simbad is ready to shake your rump! He has released tracks on labels such as: Raw Fusion and G.A.M.M. Go through and hear the man who Gilles Peterson refers to as,"..the future of soul music" Also rocking tonight are Bay Area bad boys Hakobo and Tokyo Component. Tonight I'll see you at the crossroads, where broken beat, funk and house collide. (WF)
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Event: Stiletto
Venue: AsiaSF
DJs: Classixx, Zazueta, Forever21
Music: Indie, electro
Cover: $8 |
When it comes to partying, who doesn't like to play dress up? In Stiletto's case, this month they'll make you work it gangster style in their indie-electro hipster jammified deca-dance. It's a "Mob Scene" this time around, urgin you to get on your pinstriped best, and get down like Bonnie & Clyde. Throw in djs Forever 21, LA's Classixx and Lights Down Low's Zazueta, and you know you'll be rollin like Al Capone. (JV8) |

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Event: The Big 80s Throwdown
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Venue: The Endup
DJs: Hawthorne, Adrian & Vince
Music: 80s
Cover: no cover b4 11; $15 after
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We've all been to 80's parties before, whether it was in high school or last week, but an 80's party at The Endup only happens once in a blue moon and it will truly be something special. The crowd at The Endup is one of my favorites and one of the most diverse in the city. I know they'll do it up real nice with classic 80's attire and throw it down real good with some vintage dance moves. (EB)
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Event: Miami Pre-Flight
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Venue: Levende Lounge
DJs: Greg Eversoul, Linden C, Monsieur Arnaud
Music: funky & deep house, house classics
Cover: $5 b4 11pm, $7 after
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For those of you getting ready for the Miami party workout, Levende has two veteran djs to shape up your ears and ass in style. Greg Eversoul and Linden C have paid their dues in the industry with over 40 years combined DJ experience. They team up with newcomer on the scene, Monsieur Arnaud, who has been packing clubs around town lately. If you want to hear house music dropped by true professionals..don't miss this one. Funky, deep and techy SF-style house with Miami on the mind? Sounds like the perfect pre-party workout to me! (JV8)
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Event: Hotel California
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Venue: Underground Location
DJs: M3, Rooz, Michael Antony, Bo, Tall Sasha, Meikee Magnetic, Art Affect
Music: house, electro, techno
Cover: $10-20
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Once again its all about the music this trippy loft. Rooz brings together SF's late nigt professionals and conductors to put on a musical show. It's not about the glits, or glamor, its not about race or religion. You can wear a suite and a tie or jeans and tennis shoes. Everyone comes together to experience great music and a whole load of fun. Good energie good vibes, old school San Francisco style. And in those importal words: "You can check out but you can never leave!"
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Event: Barracuda
Venue: 111 Minna Gallery
DJs: DJ Damon, Ruby Red-I, Phillie Ocean
Music: 80s, hip hop, new wave, classics, mash ups
Cover: $5-10 |
Did Someone say March Madness? Barracuda did! Barracuda presents SF's top 80s dance and rock DJs spinning hip hop, new wave and danceable classics from everyone's favorite era at the ever hip 111 Minna. Never played out, always stoked, tonight features giant projections of 80s music videos, a lazer light show, hot pink cupcakes, 80s prom balloon madness and a raffle for cutting edge 80s-inspired fashion! (JV8) |
Event: Dirty Secrets: Eric Sharp's Birthday Bash
Venue: 888-482-9281 for Location
DJs: Anthony Mansfield, Homero Espinosa, Eric Sharp, Sleazemore, Jimmy B, Flook, Commodore 69
Music: house, funk, electro
Cover: $5 b4 11, $10 from 11-12, $15 after 12 |
When it's your birthday you can party as hard as you want to, and Eric Sharp is doing exactly that. Plus, he's inviting us all to party with him! Joining him on the decks are other local beat wizards Anthony Mansfield from Green Gorilla Lounge and Homero Espinsoa of Yerba Buena Discos. Add party-animal Sleazemore to the mix and you know it's gonna be kickin'. (EB) |
Event: Kraak & Smaak
Venue: Mojito, 1337 Grant Ave
DJs: Kraak & Smaak, Motion Potion
Music: breaks
Cover: $10 presale |
Kraak & Smaak is a hard addiction to shake once you start listening to their spacey electronic funk. These guys will get you up on the dancefloor all night long with sonic indulgences. Formed by three producers from the Netherlands, the group created their name from a Dutch saying that has no drug context whatsoever, but after hearing them you'll think you were high on something! (EB) |
Event: Signal
Venue: Shine
DJs: Felix the Dog, Eric Riggsbee, Gabe Real
Music: breaks
Cover: $4 each, $5 for 2 |
Felix the Dog could teach any old dog new tricks. 20 years deep in the SF Underground and a reputable breaks master, he transcends definition by his spontaneity on the decks. His quality mixing techniques have saddled him with the nickname "dog" father of Bayside Breaks. His always innovative sound has been recently re-crafted to include live mash-ups. But whatever sound he's dishing out, you'll be sure to lick it up! (KS) |
Event: Surya Dub
Venue: Club Six
DJs: Flying Lotus, Dhruva, Ras Gilbert, Maneesh the Twister, Ripley, Kid Kameleon,Kush Arora,MC Daddy Frank,Ross Hogg & DJ Neta, Jimmy Love, Amar
Music: dubstep, breaks, glitch, dnb, reggae, bhangra
Cover: $10 |
Surya Dub keeps blazin' in '08! This month they went far and wide to bring Flying Lotus, who's been creating quite a stir and recently performed at SXSW. Also on the bill is Dhruva of Sub Swara, whose unique productions have caught the ears of BBC Radio 1's Mary Ann Hobbs. And rounding things out is Ras Gilbert of Shashamani Soundsystem laying down the lonestar dubwize bizness! (EB) |
Event: Tom Stephan aka Superchumbo and Yousef
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Tom Stephan, Yousef, Alain Octavo, DJ Foley
Music: house, techno
Cover: $15 |
Tom Stephan, aka Superchumbo, fuses hypnotic melodies with tribal funk, creating an eclectic, one-of-a-kind sound. He's mastered the hard, pounding house beats that are full of vocals, and contain a dark undertone, adding a mysterious flair. DJ Foley holds it down in the jungle room while Yousef drops techno, housey tracks. Alain Octavo rocks the crowd with that same intensity that earned him a coveted residency with Spundae. (CQ) |
Event: Wylde Bunch
Venue: Elbo Room
DJs: Wylde Bunch (Live),Bayonics
Music: hip hop, funk, alternative
Cover: $10 |
Straight outta South Central L.A. comes Wylde Bunch, a live 10-piece alternative hip-hop ensemble that'll turn Saturday into a wylde nyte of good tymes. They're pioneering a distinctive sound, infusing funk, jazz, soul, and rock, and their success comes from their different musical philosophies. Comprised of old friends and family who got their start from hanging out and jamming, the Wylde Bunch are now tearing up stages across the country! (EB) |

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Event: Dancer from the Dance
Venue: Mineshaft basement (103 Harriet St @ 6th/Folsom)
DJs: Jeffrey Sfire, Steve Summers, Robot Hustle, Jason Kendig, Dee Jay Pee Play, Kenvulsion, Josh Cheon
Music: dance, disco, house
Cover: $5 b4 11:30pm, $7 after |
The Honey Soundsystem boys base their next installment of Mineshaft off Andrew Holleran's famous 1978 novel, Dancer from the Dance. This dancefloor adaptation will be a haunting night of romance and decadence in the fast lanes of gay society to honor Holleran's gay disco-dancing hero, Anthony Malone. Pay homage tonight to the history of Manhattan's and Fire Island's gay discos with a party featuring custom installations and décor as well as a live dance performance at midnight by Salad Gold Dancer, Khadijah. (EB) |
Event: French Kiss
Venue: Pink
DJs: White Girl Lust, MyKill, Forever 21
Music: electro, booty, rock
Cover: $3 |
Back when I used to drink a lot, I once was quoted saying, "Where da White girls at?". Thankfully, those drinking days are behind me, but the lust remains. For those of you with the same desire, White Girl Lust at French Kiss should be your party destination. Featuring dirty electro with some booty flavor and a little rock mixed in, French Kiss is the place to indulge your lust for beats and beauties, no matter what their flavor. (JV8) |
Event: Trey Songz
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Trey Songz, J.Holiday, Razah, Boxie
Music: hip-hop, R&B
Cover: $25 |
23 year-old, Trey Songz, is making his way up the ladder of popular R&B music. He introduced himself to the music world with "I'm Gonna Make It" in 2005 and then took the R&B world by storm with "Trey Day"—and it really was his day! The album peaked at #11 on the Billboard Top 200. The "Prince of Virginia" has a sweet, soulful voice and is definitely a rising figure in the future of R&B. (EB) |
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