Indian
Summer means one thing for SF party people: camp-outs,
outdoor parties and music & art festivals are popping
up quicker than Fall sales on sandals. In this issue
Nitevibe features two stories with two of America's
top party leaders (and I don't mean Howard Dean and
George Bush). I'm talking about Chris Dekker, founder
of Earthdance,
and Sason, founder of Cyberfest.
Can you imagine hosting a party for 20,000? That's like
a small city! What about throwing a party in 130 cities
at the same time? Neither could we, so naturally we
had some questions for these two mega-promoters. (JP)
Earthdance
- Biggest Party In The World
What
celebration takes place in 130 cities in 50 countries
around the world at the same time? No...not Christmas,
it's Earthdance
and the music is significantly better than your
average holiday carol. The outdoor festival also
called the "United Beats of Peace Festival"
has been likened to "Live Aid with dance music"
because proceeds are donated to charities in each
region. This year the Nor. Cal. campout is 3 hrs.
north of SF. Highlights include Sound Tribe Sector
9, The Coup, Spearhead, Lost at Last, Medicine Drum
and about fifty other music acts from hip-hop to
house. In addition to the 3 musical stages, there
will also be a bar, an eco-activist film fest, tea
house, kids village, performance artists and other
innovative attractions that make your trip to Yellowstone
last year look boring. Date: Fri.
19th-Sun. 21st, Time: Fri. 12pm
- Monday 12pm, Place: Black Oak
Ranch Hwy 101 Laytonville, CA, Admission:
$65 presale, $95 at gate, 
More
Info or call: 415-640-7547 (JP)  Read
interview with founder Chris Dekker
Cyberfest
2003
It's
been voted the biggest party in the world at Miami's
Winter Music Conference. It's been cumulatively
attended by over a million people. It consistently
boasts a lineup of the most popular Djs, musicians,
and hip-hop artists in the world. It's Cyberfest,
and it's coming to SF, right where it all started
12 years ago. Besides the five massive musical arenas,
amusements, extreme sports and thousands of attendees,
the event will feature performances by over 60 world-class
artists, including the Hieroglyphics crew, Phaorahe
Monch, Doc Martin, Dieselboy, Miguel Migs, Mixmaster
Mike, Rap, Christopher Lawrence, D:Fuse, Planet
B and Jesse Saunders, to name a few. Why does this
event shine so much brighter than the rest? We had
a chance to sit down with it's founder Sason, to
get a an inside perspective on this spectacularly
grandiose affair. Date: Saturday,
September 20, 2003, Time: 4pm,
Place: Cowpalace Arena & Grounds,
2600 Geneva Ave., Cover: Presale
$40,
More Info
(NT) Read
interview with founder Sason.
RESFEST
2003
Resfest is San Francisco's own multi-media festival
where innovative film, music, art, design, and technology
converge into one massive artsy celebration. Resfest
showcases the year's most innovative short films in
addition to live music events, parties and guest
speakers on the calendar. Last year's event hosted
an impressive display of videos for electronic music
artists--the ones you don't see on MTV--and a slew
of other music related projects. This festival,
now in its seventh year, is getting larger
and more interesting each time. SF is the first
stop on the international tour. Date:
Thurs. 9/18 - Sun 9/21, Time: (varies),
Place: Palace of Fine Arts, Cover:
(varies),
More
Info (JP)
Who
was there the night you kissed your significant
other for the first time on the dance floor? Then
who was still there when you broke up? What about
when you got a promotion? How about when you got
laid off? It's your favorite Djs who have been
with you during those ups and downs and you may
have never even spoken to them in your life! Did
a Dj ever save YOUR life? Give back to these amazing
artists who can cross-fade your bad mood away
in a song or two, and keep you dancing through
all the bullshit. You can say thanks by nominating
them for Nitevibe's Top Ten Dj Showcase. After
the votes are tallied, the winners will be featured
at Nitevibe's Dreamteam
party. We want all genres: house, progressive
house, hip-hop, techno, trance, down-tempo, nu
jazz, Latin, drum n bass... you get the picture.
Send your nominees to top10@nitevibe.com.
Include your nominee's Dj name and the music genre
that she/he is best known for. Nominate as many
as you'd like but please restrict your nominees
to DJs currently living in the Bay Area. Nominate
your favorite DJ here
and let's get the party started! (JP)
Dreamteam
2002 Movie
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The
return of Café Del Mar The Sunset
Party Sunday, October 5th!
We've kept you waiting long enough! We
are happy to announce the return of Café
Del Mar - The Sunset Party on Sunday,
October 5th for "One Very Big Day!".
We have a great day planned with an amazing
line-up featuring: The
Latin Project
( Live), Los
Amigos Invisibles
(Live), Doc Martin, Miguel Migs, Marques
Wyatt, Julius Papp and many more! Take
a minute to check out the Café
Del Mar Website
for a complete line-up, photos
:::Tickets:::
Presale
General Admission Tickets:
All General Admission Tickets include
entry into the event and a champagne toast
at sunset.
$25
Purchased by Sept 19th
$30
Purchased by Sept 26th
$35
Purchased by Oct 4th
Presale
VIP Tickets:
All VIP Tickets include VIP entry, open
bar all day, light appetizers, access
to a new and improved backstage VIP Area
and all of the GA Ticket benefits.
$80
Purchased by Sept 19th
$90
Purchased after Sept 26th
-
Very Limited Amount Available
- No VIP Tickets will be available at
the door! Event
Website
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Trax
Of The Week Track
Title: “I Need You”
Artist:
Dave Gahan (Gabriel and Dresden Mix) (Mute Records)
Genre: Tribal Progressive
Depeche Mode's front man delivers a nice dark track with a little help from Gabriel and Dresden. Makes you want to wear black and smoke cloves while riding your vespa. Awesome track.
Listen to Sample Track
Title: “Mysterious Vibes”
Artist: The Blackbyrds (Masters At Work remix)
(Z Records)
Genre: Funky House
Funky
basslines and jazzy horns make this track an instant classic.
Z
Records continues to bring the good stuff, but
then again, when you work with Joey Negro and Masters at Work,
how can you go wrong?
Listen to Sample Track
Title: “Express”
Artist: Boriqua Bandits (Vendetta/Blanco
Y Negro)
Genre: Latin House
Express
is a simple track with nice latin rhythms that gets the crowd
movin.
Listen
to Sample Trax
of the Week brought to you by Raoul
Kahn
Link
Of The Week
Madness Redeamer -
I sought the Sheriff, but I did not seek the Deputy. Similar
to a John Wo movie.
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Archive
Event:
Fischerspooner
Venue:
Fillmore
Dj's:
Fischerspooner
Music:
electronic,
live
Cover:
$20 | Fischerspooner
is back in SF for two nights and they have all their theatric
antics with them. Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner ascended
to fame in 2001 with the tracks “Emerge” and “Sweetness ” followed by
sold out shows in NYC and the UK. The internationally acclaimed
duo is supported by a troupe of dancers, pyrotechnics, an insane
lighting system, and lots of glitter. (JM) |
Event:
Omar
Sosa
Venue:
Hemlock
Tavern
Dj's:
Omar
Sosa
Music:
Cuban
jazz, cha-cha grooves, hip-hop
Cover:
$6 |
Cuban jazz composer Omar Sosa frees up the normally punked out
atmosphere at Hemlock tonight, with his quintet rolling into
some cha-cha grooves and hip-hop beats: perfect for those
looking for some relaxing island sounds. (GR) |
Tue>>Wed>>Thur>>Fri>>Sat>>Sun>>BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Audible
Colors
Venue:
The
Top
Dj's:
JT
Donaldson
Music:
house
Cover:
free
bf 10 and $5 af |
The Top is having an extra special guest,
JT Donaldson, this Wednesday for a night of non-stop deep
soulful house. JT, a Texas native, is the co-founder
of Fairpark Records and has worked with the likes of Spencer
Kiney, Lance De Sardi and many more. (KL) |
Event:
Indulgence
Venue:
Starlight
Room
Dj's:
Bruce,
Donovan
Music:
dancehall,
flashbacks, jazzy house
Cover:
$10 | For
the past seven years, Indulgence has been the definition
of a classy, upscale and sophisticated party. Celebrate an anniversary
of one of SF's favorite events in the gorgeous Starlight
Room with the rest of SF party people.
Sexy go-go dancers will guide you to the dance floor with uplifting
beats from Dj Bruce and Donovan. (JM) |
Tue>>Wed>>Thur>>Fri>>Sat>>Sun>>BUZZ
Archive
Event:
Amon
Tobin
Venue:
Bimbo's
365 Club
Dj's:
Amon
Tobin, RJD2
Music:
breakbeat,
drum n' bass, downtempo, trip-hop
Cover:
$22 | Amon Tobin brings his
eclectic world of beats (jazz, Brazillian rhythms, hip-hop)
and layers it to create everything from breakbeat madness to
downtempo obscurity. Be prepared for a dynamic live show from
one the most innovative and important names in electronic music.
Acclaimed Dj/producer, RJD2, opens with his stylistic, futuristic
hip-hop flavor. (JC) |
Event:
Anon
Salon Presents Sound Tribe Sector 9
Venue:
Regence
Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Ave.
Dj's:
Sound
Tribe Sector 9 (live), Little John, Brother, GOZ, Laird
Music:
house,
breaks, trance
Cover:
$23
advance, $28 at door |
I just saw Sound Tribe perform live in Tokyo at the Fuji Rock
Festival. This band has gained momentum in the last few years,
especially with the B-man crowd. They fall into the growing
electronic jam-band category. This event is an official pre-Earthdance
party and the kids are in luck because it's 18+. (JP) |
Event:
money$hot
Venue:
Milk1840
Haight Street
Dj's:
Derrick
D & Enki
Music:
hip
hop, breaks, & other naughty business
Cover:
$5
b4 midnight |
Future Primitive Sound brings their heavyweights Derrick D &
Enki every Thursday to make sure it's the jumpoff! This
dynamic duo is sure to get your rocks off--oops--I mean
socks off. Ladies, even though this party is called the
MoneyShot, let's let them know who really calls the
shots. (DB) |
Event:
Mr.
Green Jeans Presents A.T.M.
Venue:
Cloud
9
Dj's:
RaSoul,
Nikola Baytala, Dj Tonk and King Kooba
Music:
house,
hip-hop, downtempo
Cover:
Free
b4 11pm, $5 after |
House music is in the basement by SF producers/Djs RaSoul and
Nikola (ATM). Upstairs you can chill to some hip hop and
downtempo by international producers/deejays Dj Tonk and Om
Record's King Kooba. The whole lineup is impressive; you can't
go wrong. (JP) |
Event:
Senses
Venue:
The
Glas Kat 520 Fourth Street
Dj's:
Henry,
Sake 1, Lash, Kevin Armstrong
Music:
soul,
R&B, dancehall, urban grooves
Cover:
$10 |
For folks who want to enjoy drinks complimented with live music
and great food, hit the Jazzmatazz Cafe (6-10pm). For
those who need a little more time putting together their strobe
light specials, the late-night club takes off with the hip-hop
Djs exploring all five senses. (DB) |
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Archive
Event:
Busdriver
Venue:
Elbo
Room
Dj's:
Busdriver,
Chu, NGAFish, Joe Quixx, Devawg, Platurn, Matt Ridgeway and
guests
Music:
hip-hop
Cover:
$5
b4 11:30, $7 after |
L.A'.s Busdriver rhymes mostly in quick complex schemes that
are often hilarious and insightful and true 'styler-under-pressure.'
Busdriver is what's missing from so many peoples jazz and hip-hop
collections. (AK) |
Event:
Knees
Up
Venue:
Milk
Dj's:
White
Chocolate, Big Mike, Brian Behlendorf
Music:
hip-hop,
house, nu-jazz, club hits
Cover:
$2 |
If you want to check out a friendlier, more intimate Friday
night vibe with beats ranging from nu-jazz to classic club favorites,
get your knees up at Milk. This party also hooks you up with
some free snacks, and it's not just peanuts! (JP) |
Event:
Prom
Night
Venue:
Storyville
Dj's:
Havcock,
Kraft
Music:
Early
90s hip-hop & pop
Cover:
Free
B4 10pm, $5 after |
Are we really that old that we're already reminiscing about
early 90's hip-hop hits and attempting to re-live our prom
night? Apparently so, because Fridays at Storyville have
turned into a nostalgic event celebrating the glory days of
Bell Biv Devoe and Salt n' Pepa. So don't just stand there,
bust a move. (NT) |
Event:
Remedy
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Kaskade,
Ruben Mancias, Trevor Mijares, Dj Add 1, Daniella, J Boogie,
Rasta Q Tip
Music:
deep
house, hip-hop
Cover:
$15 |
Funky house kittens and their playmates remedy their souls with
Kaskade tonight, among many other local deep house and hip-hop
treats such as J Boogie and Rasta Cue. (GR) |
Event:
Transit
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
Saeed
& Palash, Dj Conlan
Music:
tribal,
progressive, tech house
Cover:
$20 | Catch
a worldwide tour by Saeed
& Palash, a much acclaimed DC based Dj duo. Nominated
for “Best Breakthrough Djs in 2003” by DanceStar USA,
the pair recently got their first #1 Billboard hit for a remix
of Celeda’s “The Underground” and released their latest album
Addictive Beats. (JM) |
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Event:
Smooch
Date: September
20th, 10pm-2am
Venue:
Harry
Denton's Rouge
Dj's: Frenchy
Le Freak, Pheeko Dub Funk
Music: sultry
funkysex house
Cover: List
Available b4 11pm/General $20
More Info: HankyPankySF.com |
Event:
Catwalk
Venue:
111
Minna
Dj's:
Greg
Eversoul, Seven
Music:
house
Cover:
$10,
available through |
Mystery Girl Productions, widely known for “Girls Night Out”
parties, steps to the runway again to feature the SF ‘RAG’ collective.
Urbanite femmes can view ensembles by Red Threads and Paala,
while those seeking sexier and glamorous outfits will appreciate
Victoria Allen pieces. Other designers include Lana Michelle,
LuLu, Anja Broenink,Tamara Melvin and more. Dj Seven and Greg
Eversoul will entertain the masses after the models are done
strutting their stuff. (JM) |
Event:
Construction
Venue:
Social Club 1751 Fulton ST.
Dj's:
Dimitris
Mykonos, Torque, Jaybee, Deft
Music:
house,
hip-hop
Cover:
tba |
The tag-team duo of Dimitris Mykonos and Dj Torque
are sure to create a perfect set for the grand opening
of the luxurious 1751 Social Club. Indulge at
this new hot spot; there will be gourmet
appetizers, drink specials, and excellent music all night long.(KL)
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Event:
Dhamaal
Venue:
Club
Six
Dj's:
Sukiwat
Alikan, Dhamaal Soundsystem
Music:
drum
n' bass, breakbeats, hip-hop
Cover:
$10 | East meets West on the wildly
exotic 6th Street once you enter the scene of
the Dhamaal Soundsystem. This group is quickly gaining
steam in the Asian electronic and breakbeat scene with a distinctive
sound, sure to play a large role in the future of dance music.
Modern electronic beats combined with traditional Asian
instruments stir up a an audible potion worth
checking out. (NT) |
Event:
DJ
Colette
Venue:
Paradise
Lounge (308 11th Str @ Folsom)
Dj's:
Dj
Colette, Sen-Sei & David Colemon, Loroi Lovejones
Music:
house
Cover:
TBA |
Chicago's Dj Colette won last years "best breakthrough artist"
at the Dance Star Awards in Miami. Check out her deep house
sound and if you're lucky she may even sing. Have you seen her
in the new Motorola commercial? Check out her
Site
(JP)
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Event:
Future
Primitive Presents Mixmaster Mike
Venue:
DNA
Lounge
Dj's:
Mixmaster
Mike
Music:
hip-hop,
turntablism
Cover:
$20 | Mix
Master Mike is a San Francisco native with roots in the
Beastie Boys and the Invisibl Skratch Piklz. He's called 'Obi-wan'
by Q-bert. His last release, "Anti-Theft Device",
was a fairly successful cuts and samples album that is more
danceable than expected. He plays at DNA then starts a tour
with Guns N' Roses. (AK) |
Event:
Hella
Tight
Venue:
Milk
Dj's:
Vinnie
Esparza, Cool Chris, Jonny Deeper
Music:
funk,
groove, Latin beats
Cover:
$5 |
Local master of all things funky, Vinnie Esparza, is the man
you want in charge when it comes to helping you get your groove
on in style! This party always lives up to its name of Hella
Tight. (JC) |
Event:
Infuse:
vol IX
Venue:
The
Gingerbread Warehouse (1275 Connecticut @ Cesar Chavez)
Dj's:
Gavin
and Robbie Hardkiss (live), Ellen Ferrato, Scott Carrelli, Jonathan
Beech, Checkoway, John Schiffer, Chris Mc Garry
Music:
house,
progressive, breaks
Cover:
$10
pre-sale on line only, $16 door |
Opel's Infuse party returns from their hiatus, including
a fierce underground lineup like The Hardkiss Brothers, who
will play a live set. Ellen Ferrato opens up while the progressive
likes of Scott Carrelli, Jonathan Beech, & Checkoway take
over upstairs. Always a nice vibe, so leave the egos at home.
(JP) |
Event:
Miguel
Migs
Venue:
Sno-Drift
Dj's:
Miguel
Migs, other Djs TBA
Music:
house
Cover:
$15 |
Santa Cruz native Miguel
Migs has made a name for himself as one of the best
house Djs and producers on the west coast. His soul-inspired,
vocal-infused deep house has appeared on many top labels, and
this crowd pleaser is sure to live up to his reputation tonight
at the Sno-drift. (KL) |
Event:
Pump
International Beach Party
Venue:
Mezzanine
Dj's:
Luke
Leal, Jamie J. Sanchez
Music:
house
Cover:
$15 |
Shake up a little sand and sexual energy with Aussie spinning
champ Luke Leal, one of Sydney's most popular Djs. His
energetic style and fast-paced beats are legendary on the
down under queer scene. He's in great company with the
smokin' hot sounds of Jamie J. Sanchez. If your into
dudes and good house, you'll be pleased. (NT) |
Event:
Tall
Paul
Venue:
Ruby
Skye 420 Mason Street
Dj's:
Tall
Paul, Matt Mau, live circus performers
Music:
house,
hip hop, R&B, downtempo
Cover:
$20.00 |
Ruby Skye is a place where expression and fantasy walk
hand in hand. And who else but Tall
Paul could lead this journey? Playing since he was
16 years old, Paul was voted "Best Overall Dj" in the 7
magazine and "Ibiza '99 Awards" for his residency at Godskitchen.
(DB) |
Event:
Tech-Tonic
Venue:
Anu
Dj's:
Peter
Fraser, Greg Eversoul, Jay-son
Music:
house
Cover:
Free |
Greg Eversoul and turntable veteran Jay-son (one of the first
Djs to bring house to the SF party scene) add some spice to
the monthly tech house gathering in this cozy but crazy little
house of spirits. They'll bang out some noticeably innovative
house beats while you suck down a few of those dangerous little
infusions they serve at Anu. (NT) |
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Event:
Captain
Lee's Boatparty
Venue:
Boat
off PacBell Park Ferry Dock
Dj's:
Lee
Burridge, Johnathan Beech, Christopher Lobsinger
Music:
techy,
funky progressive
Cover:
$30 |
Leave
the sweaty clubs behind and take a boat trip with KinkyFunk
and Spundae, as they unite to bring you deep house maestro Lee
Burridge. Having mixed Vol. 5 of the Global Underground
Nu Breed series, Lee is currently working on the new
GU “24:7” series due this October. Helping him keep the
boat rocking are 16-year-old trance phenom Christopher Lobisnger
and UK transplant Jonathan Beech. The boat leaves from Pac Bell
Park Ferry Dock boarding: 6:30pm for 4 hours. (JM) |
Event:
Compression
Venue:
1751
Social Club
Dj's:
Trust,
Mason, DStar, MC Armanni Reign
Music:
drum
n' bass
Cover:
$5 |
The "Enter the Hive" boys are known for their chart-topping
track "Ruff, Rugged and Raw." You can except the same ruckus
from their set. Audio Angel & Eva get it started. (JP) |
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