| In a late night convergence of art,
music and film, Blasthaus and Golden Gate Recordings
present two floors of sound and visual art. The celebration
is for the Centerwide arts festival called Asia and
Our Moment, as well as Transcinema, the SF based film
festival of music videos. The art galleries features
some art and photography that represents the inspiration
behind the Centerwide Festival. Lazy Dog's DJ, Ben
Watt and SF local fav Ellen Ferrato glorify
the night with funky house for all the classy art critics
and party people like you. Djs include Laird, Martel,
Toph One, Jeffrodeeziak and Polywog. Event:
Nightshift, Date: Friday, June 20th,
Place: Yerba Buena Gardens Center,
Time: 8pm-1am, Cover:
$18 advance BUY
TICKETS, $20 door, for Tickets and
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for a chance to win 1 0f 5 pair of tickets 
More Info (GR)
Raise Up!
The annual super-party by Spundae
and Opel promises to do the world good and only good.
The event’s focus is to raise money for the Environmental
Defense Fund of California by combining music, fashion
and performance art. This edition features DJ Sandra
Collins who has held residencies at every worthy
club in the U.S. including New York's Twilo and Chicago's
Crobar. Her highly emotional shades of progressive house
and trance have earned her best DJ (in America) by Dancestar
2003! Other treats for Raise Up include a fashion show
featuring Wildlife Works and other trendy eco-conscious
clothing lines, as well as performance art and vibrant
visuals. Support by Djs Spesh, Jonathan Ojeda, Seven
and more. Date: Thursday June 19th,
Time: 8:00PM-3:00AM, Place:
Ruby Skye, Cover: $10 BUY
TICKETS
More Info (JC)
FCUK Catwalk Fashion
Mystery girl productions wants to
give us a good FCUK on the catwalk. Their latest fashion
endeavor will feature the hot new French Connection
line modeled by professional hotties. There's even a
sample sale from funky independent designers such as
Liz Bang and Doodlefoot. Djs Frenchy Le Freak and Seven
will be showing off their own styles with sexy downtempo
that will pleasantly complete this fashion bang. Proceeds
from this event go to Gen Art. Date:
Saturday, June 21, Time: 8pm, Place:
111 Minna, Cover: $10 BUY
TICKETS,
More Info (NT)
Hip Hop Film Fest at the Roxie
You know about MCing, breakdancing,
graffiti and Djing but hip-hop has a new element. It's
called independent film! Lately there have been a myriad
of hip-hop films and documentaries popping up. If you
missed out, you can catch up now at The Roxie Film Festival.
Some titles include "Straight Outta Hunter's Point",
"Resistencia: Hip-Hop in Columbia" and "Battlesounds".
This is also a benefit for the Hunter's Point Youth
and Parks Foundation and some of the directors will
be present. Check out all the films on the festival's
website and come out to show support for the community.
Date: Mon. 6/23 - Wed. 6/25, Time:
varies, Place: Roxie Cinema 16th &
Valencia, Cover: varies,
More Info (JP)
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Fusing the rhythms of many cultures into one on their 2nd
full-length album, "Morphology", Afro-Mystik presents
the evolution of global rhythms and future soul.
Formed
in the soul soaked soil of San Francisco, Afro-Mystik consists
of six members: producer DJ Fluid (keys), Simone White (drums),
Carlos Ariza (percussion, guitar and flute), JSN (percussion),
lead vocalist Omega and guest MC Capital A. Afro-Mystik’s
new 12" single "Natural" is receiving support
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Halo (H-Foundation), Kyoto Jazz Massive, Ron Trent, Francois
K, Q Burns Abstract Message and Bruno (Café Del Mar).
"Morphology"
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Tutorials with 34 Artists
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An entertaining and educational DVD about the hard working
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to the forefront of nightlife around the world. This 2 disc
DVD set features over 5 and a half hours worth of knowledge
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Trax
Of The Week
Track
Title: "This
World”
Artist:
The Maji and Samer (Pangea Recordings)
Genre: Progressive House
This is quality progressive house music! The builds kick ass
and the female vocals are very nice. You don't want to stop
movin' to this track. This Maji
and Samer track is
definitely meant for primetime playing.
Listen
to Sample
Track
Title: "In Stereo Squeaks and Bleeps"
Artist: Plump DJs (Finger Lickin)
Genre: Funky Breaks
The Plump djs have made their mark in the breakbeat arena
for quite some time. With bouncing basslines and great beats,
here is the latest creation for The
Plump dj crew, and it's off the hook!.
Listen to Sample
Track
Title: “Love and Music" (Kaskade Remix)
Artist: Rithma Indeya (OM Records)
Genre: Deep House
Deep and funky! Another solid release from the SF crew, OM
Records. Kaskade lends his talents to his version of "Love
and Music" by Rithma. Support San Francisco talent!.
Listen to Sample
Trax
of the Week brought to you by Raoul
Kahn
Link
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and dirty when the coast is clear.
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Flyer
Of The Week |
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Our
flyer of the week is for Girl's
Night Out at Chi Chi, next Saturday, June 28th.
The designer is Dava Guthmiller of Noise 13 and the promoter
is Mystery Girl Productions. The photographer is Maurice Ramirez
and the model is Kim Cozzens. More info in the event here
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.
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BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Exist
Venue:
Wish
Dj's:
Dmitri,
Wunjo, Viet, Michaerl May, Zach De Vincent, StereoType
Music:
house,
downtempo
Cover:
TBA
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Get back to good place to exist with guest DJ Dimitri dishing
out delicious house with downtempo to cool you down. Groove
all you want at this intimate venue till 2am. (GR) |
Event:
Issues
Venue:
Anu
Dj's:
Delivery,
Kelsone and Phade
Music:
hip-hop
Cover:
TBA
|
Hip-hop has been key factor in dance music since the beginning
so its no wonder why Anu has dedicated its Tuesdays to America’s
favorite genre. Come indulge in the latest creations in an intimate
venue with a party crowd. (DW) |
Event:
XLR8R
presents Cinamatic Orchestra
Venue:
Bimbo's
365 Club
Dj's:
Cinematic
Orchestra, DJ Sep
Music:
jazz,
eletronica, film scores
Cover:
$15
|
Bimbo's 365 Club is always a memorable experience. So when I
heard that the Cinamatic Orchestra was coming to town complete
with a live 7 piece jazz-electronica band, what a no-brainer!
The tour is in support of their latest CD/LP "Man With A Movie
Camara.” This won't be a dance party but it will be highly creative,
deep and thought provoking. By the time you read this, the show
will probably be sold out! (JC) |
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Archive
Event:
Alphabet
Soup
Venue:
Bruno's
2389 Mission
Dj's:
Alphabet
Soup (live)
Music:
hip,
hop, jazz, funk
Cover:
$5
|
If you want an amazing display of live hip-hop in an intimate
venue come check Alphabet Soup. The boombastic sound of 2 bass
players, 3 emcees, a drummer and a horn player always gets the
dancefloor moving. If you go there and you don't want to dance
then I'll personally buy you a drink. I'm there every Wednesday.
www.alphabetsoupsf.com (JP) |
Event:
CRUCIAL
Venue:
Nickie's
Dj's:
Tomas,
BLove, Miss Leema
Music:
reggae,
dancehall
Cover:
$3
|
If you are looking for a huge dancefloor with a bunch of yuppie
clones picking up on each other all the while yelling their
cheesey conversation over the music, DO NOT come to CRUCIAL.
The party gets serious love from me. The three Djs are not only
talented but some of the coolest people in this city and their
playing reggae 45's! Simply a great party with a steady vibe
and good people stopping in all night. (JP) |
Event:
Red
Wine Social
Venue:
Dalva
Dj's:
Toph
One and guests
Music:
lazy
beats, hip hop treats
Cover:
free
|
Most Dj's are afraid to play at Dalva due to it's stellar little
juke box tucked way in the back. But not Toph One. He mixes
up your hump day with everything from Def Leopard to Vikter
Duplaix to Frank Sinatra. Fuck a jukebox! (JC) |
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Archive
Event:
Kit
Kat presents Tony Hewitt
Venue:
The
End-Up
Dj's:
Tony
Hewitt, Marc Jellybear
Music:
deep
house
Cover:
$12-15
|
This long standing house night has been going strong for 12
years! The reason is simple: quality house music. Tonight’s
edition will be no different as UK house guru Tony Hewitt hits
the decks for a memorable set. (JC) |
Event:
Supercharger
Venue:
Kate
O Brien's
Dj's:
Spin
and guests
Music:
hip-hop,
rock, electro
Cover:
$5
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Supercharger is brought to you by the Virgin 69 Boutique and
the party is as cool as the clothes. This weekly blows up the
spot with rock and hip-hop a combination only made successful
by the Run DMC & Aerosmith collaboration in the 80's. Well,
we all know the 80's are back. So what are you waiting for,
"walk this way." (JP) |
Event:
The
Hizzy
Venue:
Hush
Hush Lounge
Dj's:
Wisdom,
Miss Leema, B.Cause, Jamin and Doubbles
Music:
funk,
disco, hip-hop, breaks, and reggae
Cover:
free
b4 10 and $3 after |
This weeks Hizzy invites you to come get funkdafied as special
guest Wisdom upholds his reputation for spinning Bay Area's
hottest dance mixes and carrying everyone off into funk euphoria.
(DW) |
Event:
Tuff
Gong presents CoCo Shakedown
Venue:
Club
Six
Dj's:
Polo
Mo'Xquuz, DJ Shortcut, DJ Doogie, DJ's Ivier & Irie Dole
Music:
reggae,
dancehall, Afro-caribbean rhythms
Cover:
$5
|
This new reggae weekly has Club Six feeling like an island deep
in the Caribbean. With two levels of music, a live African band
upstairs and 45's by rotating selectors downstairs. You may
just need your passport to be a part of this "positive vibes"
kind of party. (JC) |
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Event:
Evolve
Venue:
Rawhide
Dj's:
Brett
Johnson, Andrew Kelsey, Dfunkt
Music:
house
Cover:
$10
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Don't
let the name of this venue deter you, it's got some goodies
up its sleeve. Dallas native Brett Johnson will be
there to treat you to some of his seriously quirky beats.
Johnson is fast becoming a prime player in the global
house music scene receiving props from some of the world's best
DJs for his soothing techno chords and bouncy bassline
style. Andrew Kelsey and Dfunkt will also be there to feed
you some sweet sounds. (NT) |
Event:
Remedy
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Marques
Wyatt, David Harness, Trevor Mijares, DJ Add1, DJL!
Music:
deep
house, urban grooves
Cover:
$15-$20
|
For the deep house groovesters, the soul must be remedied over
the weekend with local DJ Marques Wyatt giving us all something
to be grateful about. Hear funky house so smooth and you’ll
be floating on the dancefloor. (GR) |
Event:
Smooch
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
Charles
Feelgood, Sen-Sei, David Coleman, Mike Giannini, Sunil Kapadia
Music:
funky
house
Cover:
$20
|
Charles Feelgood a leading light of the D.C./Baltimore dance
music scene will be at the Mezzannine for his special Across
America CD release party. Get ready for a down and dirty east
coast vibe with his unique blend of jazzy and funky rhythms.
(KL) |
Event:
Square
Venue:
Ruby
Skye
Dj's:
Behrouz,
Yoshitishi, Seven, M3
Music:
house
Cover:
$20
|
Behrouz is famous for his unique style of flowing blends and
gradual progressive sounds, it's Behrouz's ability to sense
the crowd's energy and stir it up that sets him apart from all
the rest. He'll be there along with some expert house consultants,
M3 and Seven, gaining some valuable insight from scantily clad
attendees. (NT) |
Event:
The
Return of Solution
Venue:
330
Ritch
Dj's:
Apollo,
Top Bill, Taka, Shing02, Freelancers UTD.
Music:
hip-hop,
soul, R&B
Cover:
$5
b4 11pm, $10 after |
These Tokyo hip-hop inspired sessions help celebrate the notion
of "cool" with a special live showcase with Shing02 and Freelancers
LTD living larger than ever. These Djs show us how hip-hop flies
in the land of the rising sun....(yes, that's Japan). (GR)
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Event:
White
Nights - Summer Solstice Celebration
Venue:
Kelly's
Mission Rock
Dj's:
Aykut,
Dimitris Mykonos, Ean Golden, Tony O, Sanxoxo, Bardia, Big Bad
Bruce, Ecko & DJ Prikid
Music:
house,
international beats
Cover:
$20???
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It's
close to the longest day of the year and what better way to
celebrate than at an outdoor venue. If you're into mega events
that appeal to all your senses then this ones for you. There's
a full lineup of DJs, samba dancers, food, live musicians and
much more. As the promoter asks in his flyer, "Do YOU want
to get crazy with us?" I'll leave that choice to you dear
reader. (JP) |
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Archive
Event:
Audrey
Joseph's Birthday Bash
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
Widelife,
Marcus Purnell, Jamie J. Sanchez, Jeff Johnson
Music:
house
Cover:
free
b4 11, $15 after |
For Audrey's B-Day anything goes. Foremost a performance from
circuit stars Widelife, Toronto-born dance anthem stars Ian
J. Nieman and Rachid Wehbi. They who broke into the Billboard
charts with "I Don't Want U" and have collaborated with clubland
luminaries Thunderpuss as well as with pop princess LeAnn Rimes.
These guys have been all over the nation delivering dance anthems
with finesse and fun house-style. (GR) |
Event:
Better
Days
Venue:
Liquid
Dj's:
Lady
Lastar, Cindy, Franky Boissy, Derek Grant
Music:
house
Cover:
TBA
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Even Franky Boissy has to take a little break from the bar
top dancing at Cloud 9 once in a while. He's
getting the juices flowing tonight at Liquid along with a turntable
team dripping with sweet beats. A dark underground
local and some melodic deep house will water your soul if not
warm up that bod a little. (NT) |
Event:
Bling
Bling : Rockstar Style
Venue:
Club
NV
Dj's:
Micheal
Anthony, Paul Hemming, David Savior, Drummer KC (live), I-Cue,
Pat Allen
Music:
house,
hip-hop
Cover:
$20
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TICKETS |
Here's a new concept (not really) It's an 80’s theme party with
retro remixes all night long. Local favorites in the main room
include Michael Anthony (Thump Radio) and David Savior. There's
also a special live performance by "Drummer KC" (Club Rubber
LA). Well that's pretty original. The breakdance performance
“Old School Style” starts at midnight. Dress in your favorite
80’s rock tour T’s or just be illin” in your RUN DMC Adidas
Gear. (JP) |
Event:
Boombox
vs. Burning Man
Venue:
TBA
www.thebrasstax.com
Dj's:
Ernie
Trevino, Fred Funk, Goldilox, Laird, Loosebeats. Sound:boy,
Tung
Music:
house,
breaks, funk
Cover:
$10
presale, $15 |
From 10 to 5am
that anything-goes-playa attitude will fill the dance floor
with big sound from a really, really… really BIG Boombox.
These people aren’t fucking around… so what better
way to raise their Burning Man funds then to Boom Boom with
the Box. Also look for the Ass Alter, Buttweiser Baptisms,
Unholy communion and Interactive Ass art. For tix and more
info on location click here.
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Event:
Escape
Venue:
Paradise
Lounge
Dj's:
Ellen
Ferrato, Brad Robinson
Music:
house
Cover:
$5
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Since the turn of the century Ellen Ferrato has been building
quite a reputation here in the city for spinning some truly
distinctive styles of house. Come check out this "interactive
DJ" as she brings a new level of energy to the recently
remodeled Paradise.(DW)
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Event:
Joypad
featuring Truby Trio
Venue:
Club
Six
Dj's:
Truby
trio, Tomas (XLR8R)
Music:
nu-jazz,
future latin beats, electronica
Cover:
$12
presale, $15 at the door |
What do you get when you take two German jazz-fusion heads,
Roland Appel and Chris Prommer (of drum and bass outfit Fauna
Flash), and combine them with prominent German DJ Rainer Truby?
The answer is Truby Trio. And you will get to see this dynamic
group perform in support of their debut album "Elevator Music"
at Club Six tonight! Oh yeah, you may want to bring those dancing
shoes 'cause it's going to be the best damn "elevator music"
you've ever heard! (JC) |
Event:
Qool
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Felix
the Dog, Spesh, Laron, Brown Boy, Splice, J:miah
Music:
house
Cover:
$10
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Saving up for the big summer trip? Well good news, as DNA lounge
gives you a ton of bang for your ten bucks with a solid gold
line up of fresh house beats. Dj Splice, J:miah, and a live
set from Brownboy and plenty more will be rocking things all
night long and into the wee hours of the morning. (KL)
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Event:
Release
w/ Paul Van Dyk
Venue:
Ten-15
Dj's:
PVD,
Behrouz, Jerry Bonham, Bruce Parker, Jerry Ross, Bardia M3,
Frenchy Le Freak, Nobel, Rafael Fiero
Music:
progressive
house
Cover:
$25
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PVD just can't get enough of the SF progressive house lovin',
so he's back for more with his new release "Nothing But You"
(featuring Hemstock and Jennings). This hot Dutch DJ has been
all around the world and still comes back to SF to strut his
uplifting-dance-worthy trance experience! (GR) |
Event:
Roller
Girl
Venue:
The
End Up
Dj's:
Gray,
Ladybug, Miss Megan
Music:
house
Cover:
$10-$15
|
Rollerskates are in tonight at The End Up with the female power
revving up full force with funky ass house to keep you up all
night. Thank the seductive charms of local female DJs including
the talented Gray. (GR) |
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Archive
Event:
Bionic
Venue:
The
Top
Dj's:
Iz
+ guests
Music:
deep
house
Cover:
$5
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If you ever wonder where the local DJs go when they're not behind
the turntable, then go to the Top on Sunday and find out. You'll
see an unusually large amount of respected SF DJs there, shakin'
it to the powerful deep house sounds of Iz and Solar and looking
quite pleased about it. Get there early and plan to stay late.
(NT) |
Event:
Compression
Presents History of Dn'B
Venue:
111
Minna
Dj's:
Method One, Stareyes, Arson
Music:
drum
& bass
Cover:
free
b4 10 and $5 after |
Starting
with tracks from the early nineties and carrying the evening
into newly released tracks of today be prepared for a history
lesson of the highest caliber as veteran Dj's Method One and
Star Eyes journey throughout the evolution of revolutionary-bass-shaking
beats. (DW) |
Event:
Swerve
Venue:
Bliss
Bar (4026 24th St.)
Dj's:
Paul
Thomas, Joey Alanis, George, Gregg Lyles
Music:
house
Cover:
free
|
Tucked away on 24th between Noe and Castro is the gorgeous Bliss
Bar. Very cool decor, tasty drinks, and, of course awesome beats
all night long make it one of those hidden gems. With no cover,
I can't think of a better place to put that finishing touch
on your weekend. (KL) |
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