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From your Editor Ha! Burning Man Hangover? Not so! We are professional party people here to present you with the best events and all the encouragement you need to get through yet another groove-bound weekend. Sure, Last week’s editorial meeting may have taken place on bikes in the middle of the desert. Some editors may have even worn a painted-on liquid-latex Wonder Woman outfit. But does that mean we’re not serious? Hell no! We here at Nitevibe are like the post office. We will deliver your newsletter through rain, snow and after ingesting numerous substances! Stay tuned next week for complete pictures from Burningman. We're also opening our Burning Man Photo Gallery to any one who wants to share their images with the Nitevibe community. contact us here if you have Burning Man images you'd like displayed in our next Buzz Issue. (JP)

 

 

 

 

Party People's Top Ten Awards
According to DJ Mag. SF has the highest concentration of DJ's & Promoters. As the Buzz approaches it's One Year Anniversary. We're giving our community, yes YOU! a chance to sound-off and shout out your favorite DJ's , Events , and Venues to be announced on our Anniversary Issue. If you're a Bary Area DJ, and have played at an SF Venue we would like to hear from you. Please send us an email telling us who you are where you've played, what style of music your into and any links to online mixes. If you're a promoter who throws events in SF, give us the lowdown on your events. All nominees will be collected and featured in Nitevibe's Annual Party People's Top Ten Awards. (RS)

LA is all Wet
Yes! Our very own Wet Party will be making a splash in Tinsel Town on Saturday September 14th in Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel. With only 9 days to plan, here's the program: To make reservations at the Hotel Roosevelt Hotel call 323-466-700. Here are some options for getting there: Southwest has the best bang for your buck: OAK to BUR $75 roundtrip or OAK to LAX $75 roundtrip RT (Southwest does not fly out of SFO) JetBlue (for the commerical-hating-need-to-save-every-dollar-possible-flier) OAK to Long Beach $72 RT. Wet Lineup: Julius Papp, Franky Boissy, Conseulo, and many more Buy Presale Tickets or click here to win 1 of 10 passes (all passes include a plus 1) (JP)

Peace through Music…Believe!
What would happen if we all believed in peace? John Lennon wanted to know but musician’s like Michael Franti of Spearhead and local DJs like Tent, Garth, Ms. E, Garth and Jah Yzer keep the possibility alive by playing this free festival in Goldengate Park. Unifying the Peace Community is the mission of the 4th Annual 911 Festival. It started out as an international day of art and culture in support of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal. In 2001 the day of September 11th took on a wider significance as a result of the tragedy and loss of like from the 911 attacks. Show support for the 4th annual Peace Festival which works to create a compassionate space of healing for ALL people killed or displaced by terrorism and by the war on terrorism. Speakers include: Amy Goodman, Krist Novoselic, Mario Africa, Jello Biafra, Medea Benjamin. Performances by: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mystic, Los Mocosos.Medicine Drum.New Souls Singers, DJ Tent, DJ Garth (wicked) - DJ Adnan (uniting souls), Ms. E (future breaks FM) - DJ Soul Salaam, Jah Yzer (jah warrior shelter) - Sake 1 (local 1200) Event: Social Justice and Peace Rally, Date: Sat. 9/7, Time: 11am-6pm, Place: Speedway meadow, Goldegate Park, Cover: free, More Info (JP)

The Product - Dance Tech Conference
If you’ve been slamming your own beats, designing your own melodies, layering percussion, and looking for ideas on how to get yo shit out to the masses, you might want to check out the Dance Tech Conference, held at the Rio in Las Vegas on October 8, 9, and 10th. It gathers professionals from several aspects of the business side of the music industry- folks from publishing and record companies, as well as entertainment lawyers and established artists themselves. Dance Tech states that’s its goal is to broaden the business scope of electronic music and “promote the independence of” electronic music artists. Even if you fear the capitalist machine, it may help lend credibility to this event that the keynote speaker is techno legend Juan Atkins. And don’t miss the panel, “Where do we go from here?” featuring the aforementioned impresario as well as Gene Farris, Mark Lewis, and booty bass spinner, DJ Godfather. I can only hope the answer to that question is “back underground”. Check out the links site on their webpage…it has just about every independent dance label you could think of. Event: Dance Tech Conference, Date: 10/8-10, Place: Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, Cover: $175/$275 @door, More Info (CW)

I Fought the Law for Lingba
Recently Lingba was cited by the SFPD for having DJs without an entertainment permit. They are in the process of applying for the permit, but need support from the community for it to happen. They have set up web-based petition. Help save the monkeys at Lingba! SIGN PETITION (JP)

Cocktails and Paintings
The W Cafe and XYZ Bar transform into an even sexier and more stylish euro lounge complete with provocative visuals, sultry grooves and sensuous candlelight. This week’s featured artist is abstract painter, Jonah Burlingame. Jonah’s technique involves a process of using a squeegee to add or remove paint from wood veneer doors. Over each layer of paint is applied a layer of varnish, thus creating a suspension of color to allow light and the viewer's movement to interact with the piece. Grooves by DJs Russell Vargas (nuW) & Chad Clubb Event: nu W Terrazza Thursdays, Date: Thursday 9/5, Time: 7pm –1am, Place: W Hotel, Cover: $5 cover before 10:30pm - $10 thereafter, More Info (JP)

Sugarboat
According to gayglobal.com: (Sugar) is what a dance club (boat party) is all about. Come here for the candy. Stay here for the music. When you add some bay views and a few cocktails on top of that recommendation it sounds pretty damn good to me. The best part of this party is gonna be Ellen Ferrato. Ellen’s sets are intoxicating [ Audio Mix ] . She puts out so much energy that I’ve even seen her come out and dance. Ellen is jetting off to Hawaii next week so this may be your last chance to catch her for a while. Pre-sales are available at Clear Records, All American Boy, and Club Sugar. DJs include Ellen Ferrato, Hogi and Leonard. Event: Sugar Boat Party Time: 7 PM departure Place: Pier 43.5 Cover: $30 Day of, $25 Presale, More Info (JM)

Last Chance to check out 24hr Party People
British director Michael Winterbottom digs up the dirt on the 80’s “Madchester” party scene in Manchester, UK, the birthplace of (gasp, dare I say?) rave culture. The days of Factory Records and the birth of Manchester punk are retold in this little biopic under the influence of super 8-druggy vision. Remember The Happy Mondays and Joy Division? This is where it all began, and the flick also mentions the first crazy days of a little party drug called ecstasy. Have you heard of it? Expect the movie to be a whirlwind blur, caught up in its own hopeless debauchery, but also reveling in the fact that no matter how dreary it was in Manchester, people still got up and danced! Event: 24 Hour Party People, Place: Embarcadero Center Cinema @ Embarcadero 1, Cinema Shattuck @ Berkeley, Time: call for times, Cover: call for price (GR)

Not Forgotten
Techno music has lost one of its lesser-known but highly influential artists, James Stinson of Drexciya. Stinson died Wednesday from heart complications. Although low-profile (they never show their true identity) Detroit group, Drexciya only released five EPs in ten years recording together, they became one of the most celebrated and influential names in American experimental techno. Drex is frequently associated with another group of secret Detroit musicians, Underground Resistance. Drexciya used music as a political tool to discuss issues like racial inequity and inner-city recovery and have released records on International labels such as WARP and REPHLEX. We mourn the loss of Stinson. (Tim Pratt)

Minute Melt - Volleyball meets Pong. It's a very, very simple game that doesn't require plug-ins, javascript, popups, or anything special. The computer opponent is very tricky, so keep your eye on the ball. [ Site ]. Submit your link of the week here.

So here is our Flyer Of The Week. its for Altruity at Cloud 9. The artist behind this flyer is Tiffany Larsen who has done some incredible vector based art. check it here. to have Tiffany design your next flyer, she can be reached @ 206-760-9504

To be considered for Flyer Of The Week submit your flyer design here and tell us your style and inspiration, plus any link you'd like to plug

Be good and may the vibe be with you....

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Thursday's Pix
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Event: Linton Kwesi Johnson [ Site ]
Venue: Slims
DJ's: Linton Kwesi Johnson
Music: reggae, dub, spoken word
Cover: $25-$28
LKJ as fans know him, is a wordsmith backed by a heavy dub bass line - a thoughtful radical, and poet. Raised in Kingston until he was brought to Brixton (London) at age11, his lyrics speak to poor and working class Afro-Brits on issues of racism and politics. Before performing with a band, LKJ was a published poet and journalist. His organizing activities included the setting up the First International Book Fair of Radical Black and Third World Books, and involvement with the political organizations such as the Race Today Collective and the Alliance of the Black Parents Movement. In 1982, the BBC commissioned Johnson to create a series of radio programs on Jamaican popular music. He is a star in the eyes of both musicians and intellectuals, and a crucial part of reggae history. This is not to be missed.

Event: LTJ Bukem [ Site ]
Venue: Justice League
DJ's: LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, Maka Moto
Music: drum n’ bass
Cover: $22
The mere smoothness of world-renowned LTJ Bukem’s music has become legendary over the years with his “Progression Session” and “Earth” releases. The sound makes you want to languidly stretch out your body to the beats and leave the mid-week stresses behind. Then again, true junglists will tell you to work it out in proper- rinse-out style on the dance floor. Labor day is over but your vacation is just beginning. LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, and Maka Moto fill the justice League with a gigantic sound that you need to hear to believe. $20 in advance (available @ red5 clothing, Open Mind Music & ticketweb.com)

Event: Girls Night Out
Venue: Velvet Lounge
DJ's: Pam the Funkstress, Elz, Denise, Noetic, Daniela, Tyler Stone (vocalist)
Music: deep house, hip-hop, R&B
Cover: $10 before 9:30, $12 after
Why do sexy male dancers and cheesy music usually go hand in hand? Not tonight! Ladies get to hear bomb ass DJs while checking out bomb asses. The Men of Exotica strut their stuff at 9:30pm to the incredible house and hip-hop sounds of DJs like Pam the Funkstress, Daniela, Elz and a live performance by vocalist Tyler Stone. $3 Cosmos all night served by the “Men of Mystery Cocktail Servers” This is the best idea I’ve ever heard. COCKtales please!

Event: Altruity
Venue: Cloud 9
DJ's: Ben Wa, Rocket Morton
Music: funky house, downtempo
Cover: $5
I dunno about you but sometimes my elbows get a little sore from all the rubbing when I’m hanging out at 111 Minna. Here’s a chance to scale things back a bit. Altruity’s aim is to help local artists showcase their work by providing a venue where people can get together and talk about their work in a super friendly, laid back environment. Altruity’s got music, visual work and food from some of the city’s best chefs. Which is good cause itself. I usually feel more altruistic with a full stomach and some divine music. This is our Flyer of The Week

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Event: True Skool Presents DJ Jazzy Jeff
Venue: Storyville
DJ's: Jazzy Jeff [ Audio Mix ] , Denzien, Skwid, Ren the Vinyl Archaelogist, Dave Paul
Music: hip hop, breaks, funk
Cover: $15
WAY More than “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and his career with Wil Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff has always been more than a pop star. In addition to inventing the Transform Scratch, one of the most essential tools in any self-respecting DJ’s repertoire, Jeff founded his full-scale musical production facility, A Touch Of Jazz in 1990. With an in-demand cadre of young producers and songwriters, A Touch Of Jazz is one of the most revered production houses in America. A Touch Of Jazz was also responsible for the landmark Who Is Jill Scott? the groundbreaking debut by Philadelphia’s most celebrated soul diva. Though he already has won three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two NAACP Awards, two Soul Train Music Awards and a MTV Music Award, the release of his new album confirms the suspicion I had, that Jazzy Jeff is not about to stop.

Event: Two: Mixed Elements 2 year Anniversary
Venue: Sno-Drift
DJ's: Michael Anthony, Todd Prophet, Raoul Kahn, Greg Eversoul, Donovan, BaLi, Chad Clubb, Dimitris Mykonos, John Early, Navage, Joseph Lee
Music: deep house, progressive
Cover: free b4 10pm
Here are some stats for you, talk about success! Since Mixed Elements started 2 years ago at a little party on a Tuesday night, they have thrown over 150 parties in 6 cities (including Miami and Ibiza, Spain) with over 55,000+ people in attendance!. Congratulations Mixed Elements-- you get the most accomplished party people award for 2002. The DJ lineup will not disappoint and the atmosphere is always finely tuned to perfection. This party goes until afterhours.

Event: Sonic
Venue: Ten 15
DJ's: Live & DJ set by Deepsky (Kinetic Records/LA), opening set by Jonathan Ojeda (spundae). Up above with Paradox DJs Grisha, Rooz, and Rouzbeh. Below with Skills DJs Mystre, Dyloot, and Enemy. Rafael spins the Discotique
Music: house, progressive
Cover: $TBA
If you are going to have problems in life may they only be as difficult as trying to decide which frickin’ room at Ten15 you are going to dance in first. THEY’RE ALL GOING OFF! That’s the Sonic Party for ya! In the main room is a live (and DJ) set by Deepsky of Kinetic Records in LA. Catch these guys on the way to superstardom! Spundae resident, Jonathan Ojeda warms things up and then you can always cruise “Up Above” with Paradoz DJs Grisha, Rooz, and Rouzbeh. Want more? “Down Below” is Skills where DJs Mystre, Dyloot, and Enemy show you the breaks. Rafael spins the discoteque you loved on your European vacation. Too many DJs not enough time!

Event: Deep House Project
Venue: Wish Bar
DJ's: Carlos Gibbs, Jackson, Ron Kurti, Pepe “Marty
Music: house, soul
Cover: $TBA
The residents for this party call themselves vinyl conductors on their flyer. These guys orchestrate the pitch on the dance floor with the most amazing house tunes, and yes all house, that have the raw soul of the old classics from ten, fifteen years ago, but with some seriously funked-up beats. Its that music that makes you turn to your booty-shaking neighbor and smile- ahh, feel the warmth of a gushy house moment.

Event: Square
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJ's: Charlotte the Baroness and Jaeson Lee, Behrouz, Jaeson Lee
Music: funky house, deep house
Cover: $TBA
Does anyone actually notice the overlooking balcony, beautiful architecture, fire dancers and gorgeous crowd when DJs like the Baroness take to the turntables? I highly doubt anyone gives a shit because their eyes are closed and their dancing like a overheated maniac to the funkiest sounds in San Francisco. You have seen the Baroness rule the Endup now watch what happens at Ruby Skye!

Event: Flux
Venue: Il Pirata
DJ's: Cubby, Spivak, Checkoway, Jorgen
Music: progressive/tech/tribal house, breakbeat, electro
Cover: $TBA
Cubby and Spivak are spinning all the tribal bangin’ beats you look for in a Pirate bar. A mix of pub hoppers and clubbers get down and dirty all night. It will be a night of crazy dance house that’s sure to get you hot and bothered but if you get a tad weary from movin’ and shakin’ that ass, there is a nice little patio retreat where you can rub shoulders with other sexy sweaty clubbers.

Event: Langers
Venue: An Badhrain
DJ's: Seamie, Mohawk Pete
Music: house, breaks
Cover: free
While you’re cold kicking it live in one of the more trendy Lower Haight spots, go check out the boys in An Badhrain for some thumping, sweaty, Saturday night techno. The crowd is a lively European one, that is sure to get “fookin’ pissed” till they “lose the plot”, or their Guiness in the alley. I came here for breakfast one Friday morning and stayed until 10pm. It’s scary how this place can pull you in.

Event: Sweet Spot
Venue: Bad Abbots
DJ's: A-Ron, Blasta
Music: hip-hop
Cover: free
Step down in into this cellar bar of the Cannery building, to get a straight-up rap fix. The music, a mix of old school classics, and the current hits booming out of those trunks of funk. The crowd is a mix of hip-hop fans getting wise to this party, and hapless tourists who get lured in off the street by the dope beats.

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Event: Phusion Presents Zero dB
Venue: 26 Mix
DJ's: Zero dB
Music: breakbeats, jazzy house
Cover: $5
A quote from KCRW, LA about the label, Fluid Ounce: “Hello is Fluid Ounce there?” ”No, I’m sorry. It’s off the hook; try back later.” The label Fluid Ounce has gotten rave reviews by magazines like Jockey Slut, Straight No Chaser and Lab Mag. Yet another hot item off this label is the UK production team, Zero dB. I’m talking heavy bass, jazzy house and breakbeats. Everyone from Sun Ra, Suba, and Peace Orchestra has requested their amazing remix treatments. If you like the electronic jazz that comes with Giles Peterson, Kruder & Dorfmeister or Rainer Truby then check out Zero dB’s American debut. Don’t make me say I told you so.

Event: Urban Groove 1 Year Anniversary
Venue: Cloud 9
DJ's: Julius Papp, Rick Preston, Kaskade, Greg Eversoul, MFR, Richie & Nihal, Ray Lee
Music: funky house, deep house
Cover: $15
In a world of loud banging house, Urban Groove has done a fantastic job over the last year keeping the vibe smooth, sexy and deep. I’m a fan and I congratulate Urban Groove from the depths of my funky soul for bringing out some of the best international names in house music. Come let them know how you feel this week as they celebrate 1 year on SF dance floors.

Event: Kojak
Venue: Hush Hush
DJ's: Cool Chris & Vinnie Esparza
Music: Hip-hop, afro-Latin
Cover: $5
This monthly party brings the funk back to this Mission dive bar. There’s no better way to show that prospective lover you’re not a dead fish than to bump and grind on this dance floor. If you can step all right here, than you may just have a date for the T-Dance in a few hours.

Event: Kinkyfunk
Venue: Club Six
DJ's: Pako & Frederik (Amsterdam), David Coleman & Sen Sei, Paul Guido
Music: progressive, house
Cover: $TBA
Last time David Coleman & Sen Sei rocked the Kinkyfunk party at Club Six the place went out of control. You usually see them on stage at Ruby Skye but when they’re right there jamming out one foot away from you there’s something really special about it. I talked to David Coleman after the show who also admitted how great the energy was in the basement. On top of all that add Dutch maestros Pako and Frederik headline all the way from Amsterdam. This underground dance scene goes all night. Also check out the artwork by artist Jamie Bishop if you can still see.

Event: Red Melon
Venue: DNA
DJ's: Dano, Pauli P, Monty Luke, The Baroness, Tracy
Music: funky house, tech house
Cover: $10, 2for 1 w/ flyer
This one’s all about the music. The Red Melon boys have called up some reinforcements from down south for this month's Melon party. Pauli P is one of San Diego’s most respected DJ/producers with a history of destroying dance floors. Dano has been in the studio putting together some new tech house gems and ya know Monty Luke has been making quite a name for himself here in the bay area as of late and is one of my personal favorites!. Besides DNA has the best sound system in the city. Add the Baroness and Tracy upstairs keeping things funky and you’ve got one explosive mixture. This is a hell of a lineup and things are sure to get hot.

Event: Gloss
Venue: Sno Drift
DJ's: Rick Preston and Dan D'Mantra
Music: house, progressive
Cover: $TBA
2nd Sunday Productions brings you another fuckin’ fantabulous Gloss party featuring the house beats of some very special DJs they have brought for your dancing weekend pleasure. This week Rick Preston (Viva! Recordings, Santa Cruz) raises the roof along with Dan D’ Mantra from Jacksonville, Fla. Also featured is 2nd Sunday favorite Ben Doren- gotta love this deep sexy sound!

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Event: 2nd Sunday
Venue: Kelly's Mission Rock
DJ's: Jay-J, Jeno, Norm Stradley, M3, Sen-Sei & David Coleman, Julius Papp, Behrouz, Ellen Ferrato, Mike Ameci, Ben Doren, Ean Golden, Paul Hemming
Music: house, garage
Cover: $25, Buy Presale tickets
Ambassador to the World of Dance…that’s hot. Wish I wrote it. Anyway their talking about DJ Jay-J of the famous Moulton Studios in San Francisco. Jay-J is a key player behind the production of many-a-house anthem you know and love. Don’t miss this appearance along with superstars like Jeno, Norm Stradley and the rest of the crew you like to get down to on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon on the water.

Event: Bionic 4 Year Anniversary
Venue: The Top
DJ's: Mark E. Quark, IZ
Music:80’s new wave, house, club classics
Cover: $5
It’s the Bionic anniversary and you can bet your “Karate Kid” soundtrack that this place will be jam packed with beautiful party people all night long. Bionic is already a favorite spot for local DJs and hardcore party kids but this week Mark E. Quark comes home from Seattle so that he, Iz and Solaar can show you how Bionic started- with a ton of house music and dirty electro tracks forming a true Bionic 80’s experience. It’s a cruel cruel summer/Leaving me here on my own…

Event: Reggae Sundaze
Venue: The Endup
DJ's: Ras David I
Music:reggae
Cover: $5
Did you try to pass a law in your student government to ban the Bob Marley Greatest Hits CD, Legend? Not because Bob is bad by any means --he is the most high reggae superstar! But that album get’s old. Especially when YOU know how much worthy rare dub and roots is actually out there. Come here some tracks off of Talkin’ Blues, Uprising and a whole lot of other amazing reggae at Reggae Sundaze. Yes, I.

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Buzz Contributors:
Jessica Perri (Editor)|Rebecca Smith|Chris Wright|John McAlester|Gina Rivera

Listings Editors:
Carla English|Leavy Mathews|Rebecca Smith

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