| Once
again, it's time for one of San Francisco's most celebrated
and spectacular holidays - Gay Pride. All month long,
the city bursts with even more queer activity than usual.
It all comes to a head this weekend with Saturday's
"Celebration" and Sunday's "Pride
Parade". The former takes place in SF's Civic
Center, with an impressive line-up including The B52's,
Joan Baez, Ruben Mancias, and Sistaz of the Underground
(plus hundreds of other acts) on ten stages. And if
this is the public party, you should see the clubs!
Check out our Weekly Pix for details. Let's all come
out and show love for Harvey Milk (this year's dedicatee)
and everyone who has contributed to our progressive,
fun, club-loving and extremely well dressed city. [Note:
Sunday's parade starts at 10am at the Embarcadero end
of Market Street.] Date: 6/28 &
6/29, Time: noon to 7pm, Place:
Civic Center, Cover: None, 
More
Info (JP)
Naughty
Nursies
Want to experience a wild blend of SF's musical culture
and sexual tolerance? The DNA Lounge hosts an expansive
benefit for St. James Infirmary, an occupational health
clinic for sex workers. The benefit is set to include
a variety of performances ranging from the extreme body
piercing of Fakir Musafar, the broad entertainment experience
of porn-star AnnieSprinkle, to Kembra's religiously
rocking challenge to music. There will also be a presentation
by Sharon Mitchell, founder of the Adult Industry Medical
Health Care Foundation. The entire benefit will of course
be set to live beats, with a number of musical sets
by :code djs Shane and Amber, as well as Syd Hubbard,
and the Rosin
Coven group. Date: Thursday 6/26,
Time: 8pm-2am, Place:
DNA Lounge, Cover: donation $15-$50,
More Info (AK)
J-Live
@ Great American
Get ready for a classroom session in true hip hop flavor
as former English teacher turned MC/producer guru, J-Live
hits the city. This highly educated MC speaks of his
native New York experience which is embodied in his
live performance. Smooth in it's flow with jazz sampled
beats, intelligent lyrics and a confident delivery,
this is the new wave of underground hip hop. J-Live
is a talented musician who literally does it all. Seattle's
Maktub opens. Date: Wed, 6/25, Time:
8PM, Place: Great American Music Hall,
Cover: $16,
More
Info (JC)
Platform
#14 - A Travel Adventure
SF art collective Platform throws creative events for
the sake of art itself using visuals, film, fashion
and sound to maximize the creative effect. Each event
features new artists and musicians, promising a different
experience everytime. Partygoers themselves are essential to
completing the aesthetic display. Platform's latest
project is a 70's airport lounge theme, so bust out
that flight attendant uniform and carry-on luggage. Isaac
will be showing off his laptop compositions, Gabriel
Alexander will spin bouncy, funky house and Masonic will
spin trip-hop/downtempo. Date: Thursday,
June 26, Time: 7-11pm, Place:
Strybig Arboretum in GG Park, Cover:
$12 & you must subscribe on-line to attend,
More Info
(NT)
Bay
Area Female DJ Collectives
The phrase "female dj" has come into being as a mixed
blessing for aspiring women djs. SisterSF,
a collective of nine female djs from SF had this to
say about the public image of female djs, "If we get
asked to spin at another 'sexy chick DJ party' wearing
uh, y'know, something tight, we'll scream." Their focus
on the artistry of djing makes the group a springboard
for female creativity in an otherwise male dominated
artform. In Berkeley, another female collective, Witches
Brew champions a similar gender-breaking spirit
of turntablism playing all genres from broken beat to
funky house, breaks 2-step, nu-skool breaks and drum
& bass.” Individual and group upcoming performances
include regular weekly & monthly appearances. This
week hear Melyss at the Blue Anniversary. Date:
Friday 6/28, Time: 9pm-2am, Place:
111 Minna, Cover: $TBA. More info:
Melyss, Amber,
ForestGreen,
Seraphim,
WB
Calendar (AK)
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Special
Offers -
DJ
Documentary - 2 Disc DVD - Over 5 Hours of Interviews &
Tutorials with 34 Artists
Stepfilm
presents, “Intellect: techno house progressive.”
An entertaining and educational DVD about the hard working
DJs and producers who have brought electronic dance music
to the forefront of nightlife around the world. This 2 disc
DVD set features over 5 and a half hours worth of knowledge
and enjoyment! Including one of the greatest rosters of electronic
artists ever put together, a dj documentary, 34 artist interviews,
the first full techno and house DJ tutorial ever made, and
much more! Featured artists include: Deep Dish,
Doc Martin, Juan Atkins, Derrick
Carter, Orbital, Paul Van Dyk, Steve Lawler, Derrick May,
Miguel Migs, Sandra Collins, Timo Maas, Nigel Richards, Christopher
Lawrence, Charles Feelgood, Ming & FS, DJ Colette, Swayzak,
and many more. (Over 40 artists in all!) Available
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Trax
Of The Week
Track
Title: “New
Jersey Deep (2003 Remix)
Artist:
Black Science Orchestra (Junior Records)
Genre: Deep and Funky House
A classic with a great makeover! Created by the Black
Science Orchestra, this track never goes out of
style. With it's now famous bumpin bassline, this song will
continue to rock clubs for years to come.
Listen
to Sample
Track
Title: "We Get Up"
Artist: The Movement (ZRecords)
Genre: Soulful House
Z
Records presents The
Movement's latest uplifting soulful track "We Get Up".
Having a bad day? Put this record on and and you will have
a smile on your face in no time.
Listen to Sample
Track
Title: “I Like The Way”
Artist: Miguel Picasso (Weekend Records)
Genre: Progressive
Weekend music has been around for sometime now and continues
its' run of great progressive tracks. If you like what you
here, Level
Records is a great online shop to get your tracks.
Listen to Sample
Trax
of the Week brought to you by Raoul
Kahn
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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, this 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:
Mayonnaise
Venue:
Skylark
Dj's:
Melyss,
Tonic, J-Fi, Chonky-T, Janikowski
Music:
breakbeat,
funk, hip hop
Cover:
TBA
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A spoonful of 'creamy' local house beats helps the SF nightlifers
get down! Every tuesday, this Skylark-based collective whips
up a steady flow of house and breakbeat flavor to a somewhat
ruckus crowd. The members of this 5 dj group include Melyss,
Chonky-T, Janikowski, Tonic, and J-Fi. (AK) |
Event:
Phuturo
Venue:
The
Top
Dj's:
JuJu
and guests
Music:
drum
n bass
Cover:
$5
|
If you have listened to house music for years and are feeling
a bit tired of the 4-4 monotony. Try something different, change
your perspective and listen to a breakbeat. Drum n bass is a
nice departure from your norm and resident DJ. JuJu and guests
will be extra nice to you. Do not be afraid! (JP) |
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BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Bang
The Drums
Venue:
Monkey
Club
Dj's:
Kwai
Le' Chief (S.W.A.T.)
Music:
deep,
house
Cover:
$10
|
Again, this is the pure joy of seeing dj's in SF. You get to
hear quality house music made by the mixer himself. Bang The
Drums is hosting dj/producer Kwai Le' Chief of S.W.A.T
(along w/ Rasoul and Nikola). Its hosted by PixelBisquit,
a dj collective furthering the union of audio and visual art...or
just partying really well. (CW) |
Event:
Dirty
Venue:
Club
6
Dj's:
Matt
Valens, Iggy, Neon
Music:
house
Cover:
$10
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Loveworks proves how filthy its capable of getting and
showing their true house balls by playing in the basement
at club 6. Hip hop house party boy, Neon Leon gets 'em grinding.
Matt Valens and Iggy are your resident selectors. (CW)
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Event:
Explicit
Venue:
Cloud
9
Dj's:
Filthy
Rich, Linden C.
Music:
deep
house, 80's
Cover:
$5
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The UK's Linden C headlines along with Filthy Rich to bring
you a deep and sexy house sound with some 80's electro (in the
other room I'm assuming.) There will also be erotic art on display
and sushi from 9pm-10pm. (JP) |
Event:
Why
Not?
Venue:
661
Howard @ 3rd
Dj's:
Ruben
Mancias, David Harness, Jay-J, Charles Spencer, Chris Lum, Olivier
Desmet, Ben Doren, Layne Fox
Music:
house
Cover:
$10
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Why not isn't the question. It's more like WTF? How are all
the most popular house Djs in San Francisco playing on the same
night? Well you know a lineup like this could only happen on
a Wednesday. Even so, it should be the house music highlight
for the week. (JP) |
Tue
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BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Bubble
Venue:
Anu
Dj's:
Seamie,
Keith O'Reilly
Music:
downtempo
Cover:
Free
|
You really
do feel like you're in a bubble when you enter the
attractively-lit, turntable world of Anu. After the adrenaline
rush (or gripping fear) of walking along 6th Street to
get there,the sweet downtempo serenades coming
from imported talents Seamie and Keith O'Reilly will help
regulate the heartbeat. (NT) |
Event:
MoneyShot
Venue:
Milk
Dj's:
Mr.
Scruff, Toph One, Enki
Music:
hip
hop, jazz, soul
Cover:
$5
b4 12AM |
The Future Primitive Sound has a new monthly that is no doubt
the "MoneyShot". Special guest from the UK, Mr. Scruff brings
his dynamic funky jazz and breakbeat sound to SF where his recent
albums "Trouser Jazz" and "Keep it Unreal" have experienced
great success. (JP) |
Event:
Nu
W Presents - Palette
Venue:
The
W Hotel
Dj's:
Donovan,
Chris Tonemeister, Sunwoo, Gordon
Music:
deep
house, downtempo
Cover:
$10
|
What happens when art ranging from music and paintings to hair
and fashion merges with deep beats? You get Palette a fancy
get together at the W Hotel including a gallery reception at
6pm, a runway show at 9pm and the party goes from 10pm-2am.
(JP) |
Event:
Stars
Agency Presents Alphabet Soup
Venue:
Dragon
Bar
Dj's:
Alphabet
Soup (live), Motion Potion
Music:
hip-hop,
funk, jazz
Cover:
TBA
|
San
Francisco's hottest model & talent agency, STARS presents
Alphabet Soup and KMEL DJ, Motion Potion. If you have not experienced
Alphabet Soup's funky hip-hop sound, musical brilliance and
immense crowd appeal, now is your chance. With 2 emcees, 2 bass
players, drums and saxophone, prepared to be blasted with the
funk. This party will be hot. (JP) |
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BUZZ
Archive
Event:
4play
Venue:
Sno-Drift
Dj's:
Ellen
Ferrato, Michael Anthony, Brad Adams, Dawn of Sound, Dj Leslie,
Dj Samo, David Foely, Kavvy Kav, Danny Brown
Music:
house,
hip-hop
Cover:
$15
|
Sno-drift gets a little sexier this Friday with 4Play. Reserve
a bed (yes, BED) and a bottle of something special, or enjoy
the playful house beats out on the dance floor. Local favorites
Ellen Ferrato, Micheal Anthony, Dj Samo and more are sure to
make the night memorable. (KL) |
Event:
Eddy
Amador & Disciple
Venue:
Ruby
Skye
Dj's:
Disciple,
Eddie Amador
Music:
garage,house,
breakbeat
Cover:
TBA
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DJ Disciple's father played piano with Miles Davis and his brother
played bass with George Benson. Of course Brooklyn's
Disciple was bound for musical success. Taking over for
house legend, Tony Humphries at the Zanzibar was difficult shoes
to fill. The impressive Eddie Amador from the Yoshitoshi label
headlines. (JP) |
Event:
Family
Affair
Venue:
Milk
Dj's:
Andrew
Jervis, Vinnie Esparza + guests
Music:
funk,
jazz, groove
Cover:
Free
b4 10:30, $5 after |
This old SF record label still has ties in this city due to
it's vibrant mix of music that just grooves. Join the two ambassadors
of that groove, Andrew Jervis and Vinnie Esparza, as they host
Ubiquity Records monthly Family Affair tonight. Special guests
from L.A. will be Jaime Strong and Phoreyez. Can you groove?
(JC) |
Event:
Miami
Bass
Venue:
Club
Six
Dj's:
Quest,
Coop d'ville, J-Boogie, Slo-poke, Doc-fu, Ted Shred, Jah Yzer,
Miss Leema, Vinsoul
Music:
Miami
bass, hip hop, dancehall, electro
Cover:
$10,
guest list untill 11:30, $5 for girls in hot pants b4 11:30
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In the spirit of their counterparts across the map, a collection
of nine mostly bay area djs will host Miami Bass. The skills
and styles range from Quest's fresh hip hop beats, to d'Ville's
dancehall, to jungle and electro and of course that big Miami
bass sound. The girls dancing on the bar in the daisy duke shorts
got alot of attention last time. (AK) |
Event:
The
Core
Venue:
TBA
- call 408-380-3043 for directions
Dj's:
AC
Slater & Sunrize, Cloudskipper, Michael Liu, Anthonymad, Valerie
Sparks, Kemical Kidd, DJ Cynikal, Mollymash, DJ Yagi plus many
more
Music:
hard
trance, NRG, hardcore breaks
Cover:
$15
presale |
Happy Hardcore treats for freaks with headliner AC Slater and
Sunrize bringing on the noise for all you trance mentalists
out there. Guest DJs from all over the nation are going to make
your brain shoot out of your head before the night is over.
(GR) |
Event:
Vivid
Venue:
Wish
Dj's:
DJ
Chang, DJ Seven, DJ Sol
Music:
deep
house and funk
Cover:
free
|
For those looking
for a little color in their lives, DJ Chang liquifies deep and
funky house beats for all you cute little house freaks out there.
At this small yet intimate venue come together with those seeking
a chill and house-lovin' atmosphere. (GR) |
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BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Blue
Anniversary
Venue:
111
Minna St.
Dj's:
Melyss,
Seven, Tony, Greg Eversoul, Mikebee, Tom Hoch, Sol
Music:
funk,
breakbeats
Cover:
$5
b4 10 |
For three years now, each fourth Saturday has been Blue at 111
Minna. Over 150 weeks later, a three-year anniversary Blue bash
is planned for the weekly house ritual. Half a dozen dope local
headz such as Melyss (SisterSF), Greg Eversoul along with Seven
(Lo-Rise), will be joined by others such as Tony, Hoch and many
more. Happy New Blue Year. (AK) |
Event:
Burning
Sol
Venue:
Kelly's
Mission Rock
Dj's:
M3,
Cheb I Sabbah, Dragn'fly, Dano
Music:
house
Cover:
$15
presale |
The Man and the Fire in the desert are approaching fast and
Opel Productions wants to make sure they're able to provide
artistic flammables of their own. They've linked up with Infinite
Kaos and Raise the Frequency to raise dough for art projects to
be displayed during that much coveted week. They're luring
you in with 4 dance areas, M3, Dano, Syd Gris, Dragn'fly and
stimulating visuals. (NT) |
Event:
Flava
of the Month
Venue:
Milk
Dj's:
Apollo,
Shortcut, VinRoc
Music:
electro,
freestyle, bass
Cover:
ladies
free b4 11PM, $10 |
If you like to get down with funky electro, freestyle and bass
then check out the Flava of the month, a new theme party. Celebrate
the grand opening of this new monthly brought to you by Triple
Threat with special guest Mr. E. Next month's flavor will be
dancehall, ya'll. (JC) |
Event:
Flavor
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Radar,
Patrick Wilson, Sunder
Music:
house,funk,
drum & bass, hip hop
Cover:
$15
b4 11pm, $20 after |
Most Uniting Souls events are marked by dope beats and a fantastic
party. The capable and inventive Radar (FPS) will doubtlessly
bring that same amazing passion for the art of djing to this
more than promising gig. Together with Patrick Wilson and Sunder,
they will make for a juicy synthesis of house, hip hop and drum
& bass flavor. (AK) |
Event:
Free
Party in the Park
Venue:
Golden
Gate Park (for directions call 415-437-4460)
Dj's:
Tom
Silk, Dyloot, Denise, Enemy
Music:
house,
progressive house
Cover:
Free
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Become one with nature
at GG Park today with local DJs Tom Silk and Dyloot, progressive
house DJs usually seen spinning all around the Bay Area
(and not only in SF), and in recognition of the SF areas excellent
dance scene. Give yourself a pat on the back and get your
ass shaking in the park! More
Info (GR) |
Event:
Luna
Lounge Grand Opening
Venue:
Luna
Lounge (1192 Folsom)
Dj's:
Jeno,
Bones, Dyno, Repete, Luke Reichold
Music:
house,
downtempo
Cover:
TBA
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I guess Border Cantina
decided to take care of its identity crisis ("Are we a DJ bar
or a Taqueria?") and break away from the tex mex implication
altogether. It's officially Luna Lounge now and they're throwing
themselves a nice little debut party to announce it. UK
underground imports Jeno and Bones will
be on the decks to complete the evolution. (NT) |
Event:
Medusa
w/ DJs and band
Venue:
Studio
Z, 314 11th St@Folsom
Dj's:
Ren
the Vinyl Archeologists, Black, w/ guest performer Neb Luv
Music:
hip
hop, soul/funk
Cover:
$15,
|
Booming with funky grace and power, Medusa testifies to her
life as a G, blending her intense lyrical flows with live hip
hop beats and a live seven piece band. It's soulful and eclectic
reflecting hip hop, soul, funk, jazz and poetry.(AK)
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Event:
Playbill
Venue:
Ruby
Skye
Dj's:
Mac
C & Ali Geramian
Music:
funk,
progressive
Cover:
TBA
|
Residents of Centro-Fly in NYC, duo DJ Mac C & Ali Geramian
are considered vets on the decks and the start of something
progressively funky and talented. Affiliated with the likes
of Digweed and Danny Tenaglia, the up'n coming Low End Specialists
are yet another gem of the global dj culture touching-down here
in SF. (AK) |
Event:
SF
Pride Extravaganza
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
Billy
Carroll, Jamie Sanchez
Music:
house
Cover:
TBA
|
It's officially time to be proud of your homosexuality, or at
least be proud of other peoples'. Mezzanine is taking over the
nocturnal festivities once the pink party's over. Funky Green
Dogs will perform "Rise Up", while NY club veteran Billy Carroll
is at the decks spinning unpredictable house beats. Gay household
name Jamie J. Sanchez will be pumping out smooth, tribal, funky
melodies that will definitely get the balls rolling. (NT)
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Event:
TechTonic
Venue:
Anu
Dj's:
JZ,
Andrew Kelsey, Pete Fraser
Music:
tech
house, house tech
Cover:
free
|
If you've been to a Red Melon party, you know how deep it can
get. Said crew´s JZ, and Om's Andrew Kelsey, throw down tech
house flavor for the heads in the know, while Pete keeps
it right on point. Banging, but with plenty of soul! (CW)
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Archive
Event:
Club
Compression
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Ed
Rush, Optical, MC Rhymetyme, Mampi Swift and local Compression
DJs
Music:
drum
n bass
Cover:
$15
|
UK DnB mega star Ed
Rush (on the Virus Tour) headrushes
into SF tonight so prepare to bang that head to down and dirty
earthshaking basslines and heart thumping drums, alongside the
mighty Mampi Swift, who has been praised as one of the most
skilled DnB DJs around. So prepare for one of the most
sweaty episode of Compression to date! (GR) |
Event:
Devotion
Venue:
The
Endup
Dj's:
Tony
Humphries, Ruben Mancias
Music:
house
Cover:
$15
|
Brooklyn native Tony Humphries, owner of Zanzibar and dance
legend in the industry, is making his Devotion debut. Tony's
Jersey sound has a refreshing up-tempo beat with plenty of soul.
Once again The End Up gives us another Sunday to look forward
to with this special Pride weekend. (KL) |
Event:
Los
Van Van
Venue:
Bimbo's
365 Club
Dj's:
Los
Van Van (live)
Music:
Cuban,
Brazilian, mixed
Cover:
$35
|
If you're a fiend for Latin rhythms, then you can't miss this
world renowned group at Bimbo's. Cuba's musical treasure, Los
Van Van, gets the blood rising with their unique ¨Songa¨ style
- a fusion of Cuban musica with synthesizers, all types of rock,
rap, Brazilian music, merengue, and just about anything else
that caught bandleader Juan Formell´s interest. (CW)
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Event:
Pleasuredome
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
DJ
Marcus Purnell, DJ Wayne G,
Music:
house
Cover:
$12
|
DJ Wayne D, a resident of London club Heaven, returns for
Pride Weekend with a London-worthy set that sure to get you
all fired up on the dancefloor. The first 200 partiers get a
free copy of Donna Summer's latest remastered Bad Girls Deluxe
Edition CD. Kick off Pride Week after the Gay Pride parade!
(GR) |
Event:
Rise
Venue:
Cafe
Cocomo
Dj's:
DJ
Disciple, Resident Djs: Michael May, Didje
Kelli, Alex Whalen, Sir Charles, Michael Payton
Music:
afro
latin , funky, soulful and tribal progressive house
Cover:
$5
b4 10am, $15 after
|
Set in a tranquil tropical setting in the sunniest part of San
Francisco, this beat-centric line-up will be joined in the forthcoming
weeks by internationally known DJs such as Rasoul, Harvey and
Derrick Carter. This hot new Summer series promises to take
you on a journey powered by a cocktail mix of Funky-Soulful-Afro-Latin
Deep House. So Grab your shades and your closest friends, and
check out SF's true summer sound this Sunday at Cafe CoCoMo.
(JP) |
Event:
T-Dance
Venue:
End
Up
Dj's:
Sam
Labelle, Vince, Adrian, David Harness, The Baroness
Music:
House
Cover:
10
|
The End Up goes on yet
another marathon clubbing event to celebrate Pride 2003. Expect
to see just a few more shirtless muscle boys than normal, but
otherwise expect a heavy dose of happy-hands-in-the-air house
music. (CW) |
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