NWTekno Events

Kulturszene w. Aaron Nesbit and Cosmic Vixen [PDX] [21+]

31avas — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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PDX d'n'b Battles "Game Over" Rnd #1[PDX] [21+]

djjinn — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Yes, once again it's time to get ready to wage war in the d'n'b world...
With the 2nd Annual PDX d'n'b dj battles,
This Year there will be a new twist to the judging format and
Prizes for the top 3 dj's:
Just so we know whats at stake Here's the PRIZES...

The GRAND PRIZE: AXIOM 49 MIDI CONTROLLER & M-AUDIO MICROPHONE WITH HARD CASE AND XLR CABLE ...

2nd PRIZE: $150.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR IN STORE CREDIT OR EQUIPMENT LEASING WITH DISCOUNT @ PLATINIUM RECORDS LIGHTS AND SOUND...

3rd PRIZE: $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE @ 360 VINYL...

Round #1 Friday May 9th, 2008 @ BC's "Pulp Friction"
Round #2 Friday May 23rd, 2008 @ Pala "Detour"
The Final Round June 4th, 2008 @ The Ohm "Crush dnb"

"THE BRACKETS"& "TIME SLOTS"

9pm
***Substitution***
Owns for Dirtmerchant
vs
Caustic

9:30pm
***Substitution***
Elementary for Realize
vs
Burnt

10pm
Darin Bass
vs
***Substitution***
Propurluv for Felicfic

10:30pm
F.U.C.O.M
vs
Paulie Think

11pm
Josh D
vs
Nephilim

11:30pm
EnDorphin
vs
Believe

12am
Hara Isis
vs
Got J

12:30am
Ronin
vs
Praying Mantis

1am
Demon
vs
Keys

1:30am
Dr.Karvorkian
vs
Antics

Good Luck to everyone times slots are now posted...

Ok here we go the TIME you've All been waiting for "THE SIGN-UPS"...
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: If you want to compete this year this is what you must do:

ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 26TH STARTING AT 6AM THE FIRST (20) DJ'S TO SEND ME A "PERSONAL MESSAGE" ON PDXDNB.COM SAYING THEY'RE IN OR THEY WANT TO COMPETE, ARE IN. THE MESSAGES ARE TIME STAMPED SO IT WILL BE FAIR. THURSDAY I WILL SEND THE FIRST (20) BACK CONFIRMATION MESSAGES.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND I'M SORRY THERE ISN'T ROOM FOR MORE PEOPLE TO COMPETE, MAYBE NEXT YEAR WE CAN HAVE (2) OPENING ROUNDS. BUT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT COMPETITION THIS YEAR...
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE (2) DAYS TO GET A HOLD OF ME FOR ANSWERS...

"THE RULES"
This year the Rules are Simple, There will be ONLY Be (20) competitors...

"EACH COMPETITOR" has 10 mins to perform and will be judged on a 10pt. Scale in each of 3 categories:
1. Mixing Ability 50% (Tricks are allowed ie joggling, double or triple drops etc.) but not necessary
2. Showmanship 10% (How well you interact with the crowd)
3. Crowd Response 40% (At the end of each set the crowd will be asked for an applause response)

The "ONLY EQUIPMENT" that will be allowed and Provided are:
TURNTABLES, PIONEER CDJ800's and DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND SERRATO...
and remember real djs don't share needles bring your own.....

Ok people its time to announce the judges and headliners for the 3 rounds of competition...

Round 1 @ BC's Special Guest Judge:
Aksion (Seattle, Wa) (BodyRock, Vortex 89. 5)

As a junglist, Aksion is a master of all forms of dnb. Since 2005, Aksion has opened for the likes of: DJ Hype, Bassline Smith, Mampi Swift, Marky, Calyx, Teebee, John B, Freq Nasty, Goldie, Photek, Dieselboy, Fresh, AK1200, Reid Speed, Danny Byrd Subsonik. Aksion is also a resident on 89. 5 FM's The Vortex and is head of Seattle dnb crew BodyRock.

and our own Ryan Organ (PDX) pdxdnb.com

Round 2 @ Pala Special Guest Judge and Headliner:
Zacharia (Seattle, Wa) MoonBass, 360Bpm
I'm a performer and have spent the last 11 years giving my all to the drum and bass community. I now work for Rane Corporation doing tech support and product testing for Serato Scratch Live and endorse the digital revolution:) Music is and always will be a part of me and I will continue on trying to be the best musician I can be.
and our own Ryan Organ (PDX)

The Finals @ The Ohm Very Special Guest Judges and Headliners: Freak Recording and Anger Management Star
Robyn Chaos (Philliy,Pa) Tortured An artist/ amatuer philosopher who loves dark chocolate from Belgium and shoes of all kinds (except clear heels!)....I DJ dark nasty drum and bass around the world, sing/scream as part of duo Faith In Chaos alongside my hubby Dylan, who also produce and songwrite, I also run Anger Management DJ Agency with artists such as Dylan, Tech Itch, Raiden, Gein, Evol Intent, Limewax, SPL, Panacea, Bkey, Unknown Error, Phace, Misanthrop, Audio and tons tons more...

SPL (PDX) Lost Souls, Anger Mangement
Within just a few years, Sam Pool, aka SPL has become a widespread name in the world of forward thinking Drum and Bass. With a musical background built upon years of work in the studio and behind the decks, SPL has materialized his vision of futuristic sounds and delivered it to the world in the form of groundbreaking production and captivating DJ sets. In 2007, SPL went full throttle with his hugely successful record label, Lost Soul Recordings delivering a slew of releases from today most talented producers in Drum and Bass. To make 2008 even stronger, SPL is putting the finishing touches on his debut LP as well as launching Hollow Point Recordings� with Roommate for a heavy new take on Dubstep music. While running two record labels, consistently touring the globe, and producing various styles of electronic music, SPL continues to deliver cutting edge beats to countless ears around planet earth.

and our own Ryan Organ

Look for complete Prizes next week...
Let the Fun Begin...

Cause this year it's "Game Over"

BROKEN DISCO XIII w/ Mochipet [SEA] [18+]

brokendisco — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Decibel, Fourthcity, Sensory Effect, and Shameless present

Friday May 9, 2008
@ Chop Suey--1325 E. Madison Seattle WA

18+ bar w/ ID 21+ in Lounge
$10adv
9pm doors

purchace tickets here:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/Sa...&eventId=267321

sound in lounge by SHAMELESS
live visuals by KILLING FRENZY

photos by DAVE MATHEWS PHOTOS.COM

IDOL STAGE 18+

MOCHIPET---live!--b-pitch control, tigerbeat6, daly city-SF

LUSINE---live!--ghostly intl.-SEA

CODEBASE---live!--force inc-SEA

RECESS--shameless, broken disco-SEA

MAKEOUT LOUNGE 21+

DR.MR.M'CHATEAU--knightriders-SEA

THE GOOGLY--googly-SEA

JAKE J.--jake j. -SEA

///Static Glide///- Telephone Jim Jesus & DJ Egadz [SEA] [21+]

travis b — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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KnightRiders presents
"Static Glide"
A two part event series focused on live "Electronic
Music Without Borders". Both events will be held
On the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle
May 9th and 25th. 2008
.........................
"Static Glide Pt.1"
Friday May 9th 2008
Telephone Jim Jesus & DJ Egadz
- Anticon / Kid Without Radio
SAN FRANCISCO - Live sets

w/ Stuggle &
Greg Skidmore

@ The V.I.P Room

Click here for a taste of the sounds you will hear at "Static Glide" on Knight Riders Radio

..........................
"Static Glide Pt.2"
Sunday May 25th - Memorial day weekend
Miniature Airlines & Hjalti
- [d.iscontent]
SEATTLE - Live sets

w/ Levitation Device
& Travis Baron
@ The Baltic Room
...................................
The concept behind the Static Glide Series was to curate the 2 nights of exceptional electronic music
without labeling or pigeonholing a set style or genre. We have a stellar line up for both dates
that really show how electronic music can push the boundary's of the unexpected. Both nights
are headlined by purely live shows and backed by a few of Seattle's most entertaining and intriguing Djs.

Full Details including a sample of our featured artistes' music and be found at
www.myspace.com/knightridersinc

Both Shows Start At 9pm and Run Till 2am
$10 at the door or Free Before 10pm

Detour- W/ The Giganticore Krew @ Pala Lounge [PDX] [21+]

b-eazyy — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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DETOUR FRIDAYS PRESENTS FRIDAY MAY 9TH

THE GIGANTICORE KREW WITH LOCAL SELECTAZ:

==DJ SENCE==

==BLUE SUBMARINE==

==JULIO THE GRILLMASTAH==

==WOOKIE==

==SEMBLANCE==

-----------FREE B4 11PM $5 AFTER 11PM-------------------

-21+ WITH VALID I.D. -

PALA LOUNGE
105 NW 3RD AVE( 3RD AND COUCH)
PORTLAND

A Journey East. Fri.[05/09]. Free @Pi-rem [PDX] [21+]

Pi-rem — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Pi-rem presents

A Journey East - A night to celebrate World Music & Dance.

Belly-dance performances by Gypsy Caravan Dance Company & Carole

DJ sets by Raj & MC Abhi.

Free.
Doors at 9pm

Pi-rem,
440 NW Glisan Ave. (Basement level)
503.227.5494

www.pi-rem.com

Drink Specials All Night Long

Flyer to be posted soon.

Great Unwashed Luminaries w/ Shane Rory [PDX] [21+]

ShaneRory — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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May 9th
Ground Kontrol Presents,

Great Unwashed luminaries,
Shane Rory
DJ Moonchild

$5
Doors @ 8:00
Located @ Ground Kontrol
511 NW Couch St.

Pulpfriction [SE PDX] [18+]

Unda Dawgz — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Game Over 2nd Year of the dnb battle here in pdx.

Here they Are,
THE "BRACKETS"

9pm
Dirtmerchant
vs
Caustic

9:30pm
Realize
vs
Burnt

10pm
Darin Bass
vs
Felicfic

10:30pm
F.U.C.O.M
vs
Paulie Think

11pm
Josh D
vs
Nephilim

11:30pm
EnDorphin
vs
Believe

12am
Hara Isis
vs
Got J

12:30am
Ronin
vs
Praying Mantis

1am
Demon
vs
Keys

1:30am
Dr.Karvorkian
vs
Antics

Good Luck to everyone times are now posted...

This should be fun for the whole family.

This is a 21 + event sorry kids

!! Electric Avenue - Eric Allen, Karl K, Peter Eva [SEA] [21+]

swank — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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We like Electro. We like Retro. We like Ghetto. House. and. Techno.

UHF and the Capitol Hill Arts Center invite you to walk down to...

ELECTRIC AVENUE

EVERY Friday night at the CHAC Lower Level

Friday, May 9nd, 2008

ERIC ALLEN ( Flammble )

KARL KAMAKAHI ( De La Creme )

PETER EVANS ( UHF )

Location:

CHAC Lower Level
1621 12th Ave - Capitol Hill
10p - 2a
21+

Cover:

Zero Dollars
RSVP through www.going.com at:
www.going.com/electricavenue050908

Digital @ Spitfire [SEA] [21+]

DarkStar Ent. — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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This Friday May 9th marks the beginning of a new night devoted to Electronic Music in Belltown.

The Spitfire and Darkstar Entertainment join forces to bring you

D I G I T A LFriday

With your DJs for the night:

Sonny Chiba
Beat Affinity, Positive Events - Progressive House and Breaks

Cameo
Housewreckin - Electro and Funky House

Hi,Mitcho!
grtrgood.org - Minimal Techno

Also featuring:

***** Incredible drink specials *****

***** Food unitl midnight *****

***** NO COVER *****

***** Extra sound just for Fridays *****

***** Friendly people having fun in a great atmosphere *****

Located at The Spitfire
2219 4th Ave Belltown

Music starts at 9 pm and goes until 1:15 am.

Powered by Wired Energy Drinks!

www.spitfireseattle.com

Gruvsessionz [[ SEA ]] [[ 21+ ]] [[ $5 ]]

zer0decibel — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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MYSPACE PROFILE

MYSPACE PROFILE

MYSPACE EVENT LINK

!"SUCKA FREE" at the TIGER BAR! [PDX] [21+]

Dj Wicked — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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JustPlainTerror.com presents�

SUCKA FREE!

The monthly HipHop DANCE PARTY that Portland has been longing for!

�SUCKA FREE� takes place on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month.
At the TIGER BAR!

Hosted by DJ WICKED and guests!

This is an authentic HipHop dance party in a cozy lounge atmosphere, where top-notch DJ�s spin real HipHop to make you sweat! This ain�t a fashion show....We keep it Sucka Free!

Fusion Fridays ft. Joe Nasty [PDX] [21+]

Joe_Nasty — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Lemon8 @ Squeez [PDX] [21+]

Semblance — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Join us every Friday at Squeez for Lemon8, a new weekly bringing you funky, deep, and electro house...

Now featuring cult-classic visuals on the big-screen!!

This Friday, Jon Gordon pwnz the dancefloor all night long!

saltfeend @ lowbrow lounge [NW PDX] [21+]

saltfeend — 2008-05-09T00:00:00-08:00

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Yes, the night IS sponsored by PBR

Come for the tot's, stay for the music.....

PEPSI(d3dsl) [EUG]

Tydye — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Come join your chosen family for a night of three dimentional psychedelic incoherancy as we present the properly poured PEPSI party! This party will feature the chosen family/orion 10,000 watt sound system, pshychedelic lasers, psychedelic flourescent art and the local legend Phable's art presented in 3-D. Come help raise the vibrartions through art dance and music as we acheive a higher sense of consciousness. Our musical shamans for the night include:

MAIN STAGE:
08:30 - Opium Sunset (Chosen Family/B.S.) EUG - Tribal
09:00 - Opium Sunset (Chosen Family) EUG - Jungle
10:00 - Agent Orange (Lizard King) EUG - PsyBreaks
11:00 - Proteous (NA) EUG - Progressive House
12:00 - Yogi (Chosen Family) - Psytrance
01:30 - Dj Flak (DARK RECORDS) PDX - Psytrance
03:00 - Carlos (Chosen Family) MEXICO - Psytrance
0430 - Goaticon (Chosen Family) EUG - Psytrance
05:30 - Apex Blue (Blue Storm) EUG - Trip Hop/Psybient

Admission -- $10.00 ((with FREE 3-D Glasses!!!))

For directions call the INFO line Day of Event at 541*513*7321
posted by:

Electric Dreams [SEA]

t0mmyb0y — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Saturday

May 10th

Presents:

Featuring:

ROOM 1:

Angel Alanis

A2 Records - Chicago Ill.

Angel Alanis is one of the worlds most diverse and consistent producers and touring DJ's in electronic music, rocking dancefloors in every corner of the world. With over 58 releases & 80 remixes Alanis represents a panorama of techno, house and most recently electro. You will find his diverse catalog amongst the rosters of the most important labels in dance: Tresor, (Germany), Subliminal, Tronic (Sweden), International House records (I.H.R), Moody, and of course his own label A-squared Muzik, which welcomed remixer S�bastien L�ger in 2007.

KELLY TRANCE (XO)

Anonymous Agency, FHM, Posh - Oklahoma City - OK

Kelly Trance has been an avid music lover her entire life. As a teenager she started attending raves and exploring the world of dance music. It was then she realized her passion for djing. While living in Colorado she attended several massive parties with some of the world�s biggest headliners while also saving every penny to buy equipment. Not knowing any djs, she would stand by the booth and watch them play so that she could teach herself. She was finally able to buy her own decks and went straight to work. Kelly bought records ranging from Trance, House and DnB until she finally discovered her own sound. Over the next several years, Kelly worked non-stop to refine her skills. She also spent a lot time promoting and organizing events which allowed Kelly to maintain her humble and hardworking attitude. While working to become a great dj, she also earned her degree in Psychology. She�s headlined shows across the Midwest and dj�ed all over the U.S. Kelly has also toured internationally. She�s played countless shows for MAC makeup, led dj classes for Ladyfest and earned a runner up spot in the BPM Magazine and Rockstar Energy Drink�s �Beauty and the Beats� dj contest judged by Reid Speed, Collete and DJ Rap. She�s recently done some events for Scion and her mixes can be found on countless radio stations across the world. Kelly has worked alongside names such as Above & Beyond, Starkillers, Hybrid, Quivver, Bad Boy Bill, George Acosta, Dieselboy, Elite Force, Donald Glaude, John Kelley, Burufunk, Frankie Bones, Hipp-E, DJ Rap, Tommie Sunshine, Nigel Richards, Dara, 4 strings, Colleen Shannon, Phantom 45, Atomic Babies and Ariel Cybana. Kelly has also started producing tracks with partner Johnny Flux. Her first track �Killin� It� is already a success being put on a compilation album with several other of the worlds biggest women producers including EDM heavyweights Mistress Barbara and Lisa PinUp. Kelly has also been selected to represent Swiss jewelry designer "Your Mood" and has her own custom "Kelly Trance" ring exclusively on their site. You can also catch her in the July 2007 issue of FHM Magazine (Portugal) as one of the "World's Sexiest DJs" and as a Brian X "Diva of the Month".

Dig-Dug

Dig This! Recordings, Platinum Groove Entertainment, USC Events, www.djdig-dug.com
(Seattle, WA)

From his beginnings in Portland, OR with �USA Productions�, to his long-standing residency for Seattle�s �USC Events�; DJ Dig-Dug has spent the last 12 years representing this region with his signature blend of bass-heavy beats. Boasting a deadly combination of polished dj skills, creative production techniques, and an extensive rare record collection; he�s become known as the breakbeat ambassador of the Pacific Northwest. Whether it's a mainstream club or an underground party, DJ Dig-Dug�s ability to consistently pack the dance floor has earned him international recognition and a relentless touring schedule. More than a decade after his first live performance, this weekend warrior continues to battle for breakbeat supremacy, in this region and beyond.

A HouseWreckin -vs- Kryptonight

Extravaganza, Featuring:

Hyperfunk

HouseWreckin/ Marble - Seattle

-VS-

DJ Goner

Kryptonight/ Product Apparel/ Webbwerx - Seattle

Beefer -vs- Soundwave

A Madcow -vs- Webbwerk Throw Down Set

Beefer
Madcow

Soundwave
Webbwerx

Hukt On Wax

Seattle

Fuz @ Fez with DJ Radius [PDX] [21+]

DJ Radius — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Saturday May 10: Fuz @ Fez with DJ Radius!!!

Join DJ Radius for Fuz @ Fez in the 2nd Floor Lounge at the Fez Ballroom!

Fuz @ Fez features glitchy/sexy electro house and vocal/melodic trance and runs from 10pm-2:30am.

This week, Radius will have special tag-team guest DJ Jon Gordon on the decks with him, and there will be an afterhours continuation of the tag-team duo at Fusion Lounge. Details below!

Fuz @ Fez
COVER:$5
316 SW 11th Ave, Portland OR
Fez Ballroom - 2nd Floor Lounge
21+ w/ID

AFTERHOURS:
2am to 4am+ at Fusion Lounge
33 NW Couch, Portland OR
COVER: $5
Specials on Rockstar energy drink
21+ w/ID

10pm-2:30am @ Fez Ballroom

Then Afterhours till 4am+ @ Fusion Lounge:

DJ Radius - PDX - LoopE (www.djradiuspdx.com)

vs.

DJ Jon Gordon - PDX & Cleveland, OH - Resident dj @ Fusion Lounge / Squeez / Mellow Yellow (www.edmradio1.net)

Jon's been spinning for almost two decades and has held residencies at some big East Coast clubs that include Metropolis, Traffic, and Spy Bar in Cleveland, Oh, and The Hanger and Draft Haus in Pittsburgh Pa. He recently moved to Portland for the residency job at Fusion Lounge. He's spun with Paul Oakenfold, Armin Van Buuren, Darude, Donald Glaude, Dj Dan, Dj Icey and many more superstar dj's during his career. One thing for sure when Jon is on the decks there's tons of energy in the air for the clubbers to dance there asses off to.

Come out and join DJ Radius for good music and good times.

Dirty Beats [PDXISH] [21+]

KiddyRaver — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Bottom less cup. $10@ door. Private Parking. BBQ all night.
8pm - 6am 21+ ID will be checked at the door. NO WEAPONS!

INFO LINE:503.369.7922

Sence

DJ Sen�e is a versatile DJ whose record collection is a mirror to his musical tastes and interests. Being a self-taught DJ, he bought his first turntables in the mid-90's when he became more involved with the underground movement of the local Portland hip-hop scene. From there, he gradually transitioned away from the smooth beats of hip-hop into the crazy breaks and beats of electronic music. His ability to alternate between musical genres has made him a sought after performer. Finding his niche in classic gabber and West Coast dubstep, he has played for audiences all over the West Coast and Southwestern states. Listening to his musical performance is like going on a journey that touches the heart and soul. With a passion for music and a desire to see the scene prosper, you can be sure that DJ Sen�e will be at the head of the pack.

J Renegade

Born in Dallas TX, James�s love for music began at a very young age. Originally a disciplined student of Classical Jazz, he was well-versed in the drums and trumpet. Any aspirations James had to continue playing jazz vanished once he moved to Portland, Oregon and bought his first Techno record. His "Intoxicating" signature blend of Slammin� Electro-House, Bass Heavy Breaks and Glitchy Techno has left dance floors begging for more in his 5 year DJ career and thus has landed him bookings in every major city in the Pacific Northwest, Boise, Idaho and as far out as Dallas, Texas. James has been featured on online radio stations such as afterhoursdjs.org, local radio stations in the Northwest such as KPSU AM in Portland and Seattle�s c89.5 FM "The Vortex". Not only is James a talented DJ, but he�s also the owner of "Ground Breaking Events" a successful production company that has thrown many memorable events in Portland, Oregon such as Vibe Alive, Do you like bass?, Big Bang Theory, and Utopia just to name a few. His tremendous success resulted in the booking of Europe�s own Brainbug, who�s music was made famous in the film "Night at the Roxbury". James Renegade has opened up for and or shared the bill with industry heavyweights such as Rabbit in the moon, DJ Bam Bam, Myagi, Dave Aude, Phil York, Tech Itch, DJ Venom, Kelly Reverb, Mike Balance, Sean Tyas, Jon Pegnato, Deep Voices, Mars and many more!

MLord

Bio to come

Dee-compose

Bio to come

Jadis

Bio to come

Phoenix Knight

Bio to come

FUCOM

Bio to come

Shank

Bio to come

Rambo Dj

Bio to come

After Dark w/Demetre Baca, Jacob Poe, Matt e... [PDX] [21+]

mattestarr — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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After Dark v.2 w.2

This Saturday, May 10th, Portland Housing Authority brings you another late night of the best house music Porltand has to offer, with:

Demetre Baca (Chronic Earwax)

Jacob Poe (Portland Housing Authority)

Support quality house music. Don't Sleep!!!

With residents:

DJ Matt e Starr

Easy Company

Michael Gabriel

Please Note: After Dark has a brand new location!!!

2410 N Mississippi @ Interstate

We run 1:00am � 6:00am � 21+

Get ready for some, deep, funky, thumpin' House music.

Live Lighting Experience by 1313 Effect

Tell your friends, show up on time and DANCE til dawn!

This event is 21+ and is hate and violence free. Thanks for your love and continued support. A special Thank You to Maria of Anonymous-i

Where were you dancing when the sun came up?

Eddie Leader + Uniting Souls @ Rebar!! [SEA] [21+]

soulster — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Uniting Souls presents a new monthly dedicated to househeadz & groovers!

Somethin' About House
every 2nd Saturday @ Rebar

For our grand-opening night, we're bringing out a special guest all the way from the UK...
EDDIE LEADER
(Slum Science / Hudd Traxx - Hudddersfield, UK)
www.huddtraxx.com

with Uniting Souls resident djs
Ramiro, Patriq & Deepvibez
www.myspace.com/unitingsoulsmusic

Sign up on our email list for event updates and special invites
www.unitingsouls.com

21+ 10pm-2am $10
Rebar, 1114 Howell St, Seattle WA 98101
www.rebarseattle.com

The Beat Council @ ToST [SEA] [21+]

crispy — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Beat On! presents
The Beat Council
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9 PM - 2 AM
ToST
513 N. 36th St.
Fremont
Only $3
21+

This month Quartertone is rising from his devilish sound-mangling laboratory to unleash his latest mechanized musical monstrosity upon our loyal dancing masses. Check out his myspace for a small taste of the greatness to come. Joining him is our guest DJ, Kid Amiga, a serious force in all that is good and right in our humble Seattle scene. He'll be bringing us his "sunny-blue-skies uplifting funky take on house" and we will all be better off because of it. And, of course, you can count on The Beat Council residents Lara and myself, Crispy, to keep the beat a beating and your feet, um, a feeting. :D

Special Live Performance By:

Quartertone :: LIVE Psychedelic DnB and Breakbeats
"My mad science is under control, honest!"
http://www.myspace.com/14tone

With Guest DJs:

Kid Amiga :: Uplifting House
http://student.ccbcmd.edu/~aiwanci1/kidamiga.txt

Spec :: Psytrance

And The Beat Council Resident DJs:

Crispy :: Progressive, Breaks and Psytrance
http://djmix.net/Crispy/mixes
Starting his DJ career when it was still called Goa, Crispy knows how to weave an irresistible set that's fun, moving and fresh. With nearly 12 years behind the decks, he expertly covers the gamut from deep ambient and ethereal downtempo, to booty-shaking tribal progressive, psychoactive breaks, and blissful psytrance. To keep things interesting, some well-crafted genre blending can usually be expected. Whatever he plays, you can be sure that it will be groovy and smoooooove.

DJ Lara :: Psytrance and Electro House
http://psyphyte.com/
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Lara's main interests are music and art. Ten years ago when she made the move to Seattle, her life path revealed another road where she found herself deejaying the music that changed her life forever; Psychedelic Trance. Constantly drawing upon her daily experiences to push her creativity, Lara is able to balance making a living at animation and illustration, while maintaining the freedom to create art for pleasure, and DJ for fun!
Community Involvement: Phoenix Festival, Burning Man, Earthdance, Seattle Hempfest, The As One Festival, "Atlantis" Oracle Gathering, "Golden Sun" Oracle Gathering, and many other outdoor gatherings and indoor shows, even snow!

Schedule:
9-10 Crispy
10-11 Quartertone [live]
11-12 Kid Amiga
12-1 Lara
1-2 Spec

{{Beat on and be excellent to each other.}}:D

!Tronic + Blue Submarine @ The Red Cap! [PDX] [21+]

Tronic — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

For more info and discussion on this event, see this thread. The promoter's information follows.

Blue Submarine is teaming up with Tronic for a night full of vocal house, electro house, tribal house, progressive house, mashups, bootlegs and more!!!

Extra lighting and laser brought into the club just for this monthly event!

Saturday, May 10th
@ The Red Cap Garage :: 1035 SW Stark Street in downtown Portland
$3 at the door [FREE if you are in before 10pm]
10pm - 3am

SUBTLE & EFTERKLANG, Nectar 5/10 [SEA] [21+]

CJ the DJ — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Celebrating the release of SUBTLE's new album EXITING ARM!

Exiting ARM BIO & TRACK QUOTES
Over the course of two LPS, four EPs and collaborations with the likes of Beck, Wolf Parade, Tunde Adebimpe of TV On the Radio, Soft Pink Truth, The Notwist, Ms. John Soda, Hood and more along the way, Subtle�s music has taken the group across the globe. Whether it finds itself in the studio or the live setting, the group�s malleability has given it the ability to nurture its strengths as musicians and develop into an unstoppable musical force. The energy a Subtle show creates is one of sheer exuberance and instills awe in its audiences. It�s no wonder its fan base grows with each tour and why they�ve amassed such a devout, grassroots following. The group has played festivals the world over, and headlined US and European tours. Subtle has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists like TV On The Radio, Minus the Bear, Why? and Black Moth Super Rainbow. This spring, Subtle will support ExitingARM with their first world tour- tour dates below. ExitingARM lies within the same canon of career defining statements I�ve been fortunate enough to work in the past few years. In terms of achievment, I would hold it up to Grizzly Bear�s Yellow House, of Montreal�s Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? and most recently Jens Lekman�s Night Falls Over Kortedala. It�s a masterpiece- a genre-hopping, post-modern pop opus. �Unlikely Rock Shock� is just a hint of the bands greatness. As for the album, I expect it to top many year end lists in 2008 - I hope I�m right! With that said, I cannot wait for you to hear it! Copies are on their way.

Unlikely Rock Shock' is just that�unlikely, rock, shocking. A straight shot�3:10 and no nonsense�from six masters of collagist surrealism...trickiness is hidden in patterns any booty can still get behind (check out the Timbaland-ready hi-hat pattern stuck underneath that no-brainer Gang Of Four beat�maybe even meeting in that same call-to-arms area as Rihanna�s �Umbrella� opener) - PAPER THIN WALLS

...You might as well tag it with the same thing you tag your Gnarls Barkley MP3s with, since Doseone eventually slips back into that familiar hallucinogenic Cee-lo wheeze of his, and with a dance groove as insistent as this behind him it's never sounded more radio-ready - PITCHFORKMEDIA

ExitingARM is wrapped in a dusky Kraut-esque gauziness. No idea what we're talking about? Take a listen to "The Crow," a chirpy bit of rap-injected dream pop and the upbeat "Unlikely Rock Shock." The latter has a Gnarls thing in its swivel � STEREOGUM

With their blend of frenetic rapping with pop sensibilities, the album opens a new chapter in the band�s career � FILTER �MAG.COM

I love Subtle to the point that I treat them like filmmakers. And I think I love them that way because the complete package of the music along with Dose�s words and artwork is so expressive, so richly framed, and like good cinema it has an inescapable immediacy to it (through the appeal to various senses and parts of the brain) that�s like surface tension on a whole ocean of depth beneath � COKE MACHINE GLOW

LOCAL MOTION : OLDSKOOL vs. NUSKOOL BREAKS @ PALA [PDX] [21+]

Dede — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Kundalini Dance [SEA] [18+]

ehoney24 — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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In Kundalini Dance we let go of form and surrender to an organic energy flow coming deep from within.

Kundalini Dance is a revolutionary new method for self-healing and personal awakening, developed and taught by Antara Decker worldwide for the past 14 years. You don�t need any dance experience or knowledge of the chakras to attend � just a willingness to let go and join in. Anyone can do this practice; everyone is born to dance. Everyone is welcome and everyone is accepted, in their present state: all shapes, all sizes, all races, all religions, and all walks of life, come and join us in the dance of transformation, the dance of awakening, the dance of healing enlightenment. Dance ecstatically and have a joyous workout for your body, mind and soul in a safe and sacred space to allow for your creative outlet to �Dance like no one�s watching�.

Each chakra governs different organs, body parts, and specific emotions. Core issues relating to survival, creativity, sexuality, personal power/control, love, relationships, communication, intuition, and spirituality are all expressed through the chakras. Combining, rhythmic breathing techniques that purify and express the energy of each chakra with dance movements, shifts stagnant energy and repressed emotions that have been trapped in the mind and in the cells of the body. It is through this dance practice that we can let go of stress, anger, grief, fear, and negativity. Our breath is a powerful tool for transformation; it�s the key to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, taking you to natural states of ecstasy. It rejuvenates the body, bringing insight and clarity to the mind, and supports the awakening of higher consciousness.

�The Kundalini Dance work has changed my life, and still is...I am a work in progress, still shifting, raising my vibrations, and stepping more into the role, of the woman I always dreamed I could be, my full potential. I'm excited to have the opportunity to share this beautiful work with the world and I profusely thank Leyolah Antara Dekanic for creating such a profound method of self-healing. I have never been exposed to such a compelling tool of transformation."
� Yarah Volkman

What to bring:

-Water is a must have, this is thirsty work! As you will be dancing and sweating, you need to keep yourself hydrated.
-Dress in comfortable layers of clothing, so as you get hot you can strip layers off and layer back up in quiet cooling down times.
-You can bring your own yoga mat, towel, or something to lie on as we integrate the process at the end of the session.

What to expect:

-To arrive on time to begin your inward dance journey.
-To dance to a wide eclectic mix of music from around the world that correlates with your chakras and helps you to dive in� Ambient Groove, Ethnic Beats, Breaks, House, Electronica, Trance, and beyond
-Dance in a sacred space offering a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to express inner yourself.
-To enjoy slower music towards the end, giving you a chance to cool down and integrate the higher vibrational lift in your body.
- To build a trusting community vibe
-Dance, breathe, heal, sweat, connect

Black N Purple @ Diablo's [EUG] [21+]

Dj Ceez — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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DRESS UP IN YOUR BLACK N PURPLE OUTFITS AND DANCE TO SOME OF THE FUNKIEST DJS IN THE NORTHWEST!!!
(this is also DJ Ceez's official birthday party)

YOUR DJS....respectively!!

Atlas [PDX] [21+]

incrediblekid — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Portland, Oregon, USA

Six Degrees Records and Holocene present...

ATLAS International Heat

w/ resident DJs Anjali, E3, and The Incredible Kid

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Holocene's longest-running (and most atypical) dance party
was inaugurated in November of 2003. Now in its fifth year, Atlas is hosted every second
Saturday by resident DJs Anjali, E3, and The Incredible Kid.

Whereas through insipid marketing international music has developed a
reputation as being edgeless, irrelevant, and hopelessly uncool,
Atlas exists to present the gritty urban music whose production and
traditions are not limited by American borders. Much of what has
passed for international electronic music in the United States is
noxious "chill" lounge music created by producers who utilize a few
samples but know nothing of the cultures they are exotifying and
commodifying. Atlas gives you the real deal: hard-hitting beats from
producers utilizing the latest electronic tools while drawing on
hundreds of years of musical tradition and culture.

ATLAS - the hottest in Afrotech, Arabica, Asian 2-Step and Drum and
Bass, Balkan Beats, Bhangra, Funk Carioca, Grime, Reggaeton,
International Hip-hop and more -

www.atlaspdx.com

9:00pm - 2:30am
$5
21 and over
Holocene - 1001 SE Morrison www.holocene.org
__________________________________***

Atlas is THE Portland club night dedicated to exposing the latest
electronic sounds emerging from South Asia, the Middle East, Africa,
Latin America, Jamaica and Europe. Atlas is the ONLY night of its
kind in Portland and has been going strong for over four years.
__________________________________***

E3 BIOGRAPHY

http://www.myspace.com/dj_e3

DJ E3 (Ezra Ereckson) is a veteran of the US dub and electronics
scene. A core member of Systemwide (Portland) and sound system
Bucolic (San Francisco) for over a decade, and DJing for the last
seven years, E3 has been blessed to play with many luminaries of
underground music. Some of which include: Adrian Sherwood, Scientist,
Dr. Israel, Solomonic Sound, DJ Krush and DJ Spooky. Alongside
Systemwide he has also accompanied Lee Scratch Perry and Dub
Syndicate on multiple dates of their various US tours, and last year
did a solo mini-tour of the East Coast. Collecting vinyl since 1983,
E3 is an accomplished selector in many styles, but especially loves
dub, roots, dancehall, dub-house, dubstep and African and Middle
Eastern music. Residencies have included the "Deeper Roots"
Afro-house night and the "Bassism" 2-Step and Breaks night. Currently
E3 is a resident at "ATLAS," an all-international monthly gig at
Holocene in Portland. E3 is featured representing Portland in the
Adidas/XLR8R Bedroom Rockers book of US DJs and is president of
world-famous underground dub label BSI Records.

DJ ANJALI & THE INCREDIBLE KID BIOGRAPHY

www.anjaliandthekid.com
http://www.myspace.com/theincrediblekid
http://www.myspace.com/djanjali

DJ ANJALI & THE INCREDIBLE KID BIOGRAPHY

DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid have played a transformative role in
the Portland, Oregon club scene for over half a decade, hosting two
of Portland's longest-running and most successful dance parties.
After making a name for themselves in their hometown's lively house
party circuit, DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid introduced the
Portland, Oregon nightclub scene to the sounds of Bhangra and
Bollywood on New Year�s Eve 2000. After a series of residencies,
beginning with a six month residency at the legendary Blackbird, the
duo began hosting sold out ANDAZ dance parties, which found a
permanent home at the Fez Ballroom in the Fall of 2002. For over five
years DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid have packed the dance floor at
the Fez the last weekend of every month, selling out on a regular
basis. The focus of these parties remains hardcore Panjabi Bhangra
with the sounds of Bollywood and the emerging genres of Asian Hiphop
and R&B featured in the mix.

In order to satisfy their growing fan base, they founded the popular
monthly ATLAS (with co-host/DJ E3) at Holocene in November of 2003.
The ATLAS parties provide a forum for the duo to feature other sounds
in their repertoire including: UK Asian Garage and Drum'n'Bass,
Middle-Eastern electronica, Balkan Beats, Funk Carioca, Reggaeton and
international Hip-hop. Since introducing Portland club audiences to
the amazing sounds of the South Asian diaspora the duo have remained
in constant demand playing any number of one-off events nearly every
weekend of the year in addition to their regular parties. The duo
barnstormed New York in December of 2004 when they were flown out to
headline a sold-out party at NYC's oldest and best Bhangra party:
Basement Bhangra, where Anjali has returned to play several times. In
January of 2007 Anjali and the Kid headlined the opening night party
of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration in Vancouver,
British Columbia. They have also supported artists as diverse as
Digable Planets, DJ Spooky, Tigerstyle, State of Bengal, Karsh Kale,
DJ Rekha, Antibalas, Dengue Fever, Maga Bo, Ming & FS, Joro-Boro,
J-Boogie, and Nickodemus from Turntables on the Hudson.

Cash.Money.PainKillerz(Izm/BeLO)..[05/10]. FREE! [PDX] [21+]

Pi-rem — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Pi-rem presents:

Saturday, May 10th (b-more, electro and eclectic)
Crackalackin' with
Cash. Money.
the Pain Killerz (aka Izm & BeLO)

Doors at 9pm.
Free!

Pi-rem,
440 NW Glisan Ave. (Basement level)
503.227.5494

www.pi-rem.com

Drink Specials All Night Long.

Flyer to be posted soon.

MIXED SESSION s vol 2 DJ FLAVE [TAC] [21+]

nivlac — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Ocean Grooves Entertainment
presents
Mixed Sessions Volume 2

Ride the Rave w/ Mochipet [PDX] [21+]

jessimatic — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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.The Zoo at Dunes [PDX] [21+]

an1mlz — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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The Zoo at Dunes
1909 NE MLK
May 10th - 10 til late - 5 Dollars
An evening of dance music and subculture.

With DJs:
Patrick Anthony
House, Tech-House, Electro-House
(an1mlz.com, The Zoo)

Micah McNelly
Deep-House, Tech-House
(renderedsoul, an1mlz.com, The Zoo)

DJ Phi
Electro-House, Tech-House, Techno
(Basement Superstars, The Zoo)

Le Ball Massive [PDX] [21+]

black fox — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Another fun night of house music with:

Dj William Hawkins

Dj Semblance

Soft Option Saturdays [SEA] [21+]

jasdotcom — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

For more info and discussion on this event, see this thread. The promoter's information follows.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SOFT OPTION

with

JASON LEMAITRE

Special guest May 10th

HYPERFUNK

You know the drill send a complete list of names (first/last) to jasonlemaitre@gmail.comfor FREE ENTRY
Guest list will be honored until midnight.
(normal door charge=$15)

www.trinitynightclub.com

Soire' Saturday Night w/ Atrane & Jon Gordon [PDX] [21+]

djjongordon — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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Soire' Promotions brings you one kick ass saturday night party @ Fusion L:ounge ( 33 nw 2nd ) :

10 - 2 A Trane ( Soire' Prom. / pdx) Top 40 mash ups:

2 - 5 Jon Gordon ( Mello Yello Ent. / pdx / cleveland, oh) vs Radius ( pdx) special tag team set of Electro House and Trance:

send your first name and last initial to djjongordon@yahoo.com to get on the guest list ( before midnight):

The Vortex on C-89.5fm [SEA]

Vortex_on_c895 — 2008-05-10T00:00:00-08:00

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This Saturday Night (05.10.08) from 8p-2a (PST) on The Vortex on C-89.5fm.
Listen online @ www.c895worldwide.com.
Hosted by Drew Bailey

Live in the mix @ 9pm with "Electric Dreams" Headliner:

Listen during Kelly's set to win last chance tickets to "Electric Dreams".

Set Times:
9p: Kelly Trance [Oklahoma City, OK]
10p: J Sharp (Breaks)
11p: Simon Houser (House)
12a: Wendall (Techno)

Praise the DJ @ 206.421.8989

Armin Van Buuren [PDX] [18+]

Red Cube — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

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Red Cube & Disco Productions Present

IMAGINE Tour 2008

Featuring:

Armin Van Buuren

www.arminvanbuuren.com/ // Armada // Netherlands

Aged just 31, Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100 poll � voted for by over 350,000 people across the world, and an indication of his prolific output over the 10 years he�s been DJing and producing. Being the official World�s Best DJ is just one of his many achievements, but the driving force behind his success is an overriding passion for dance music.

Armin�s own productions have all made a huge impact with his last 12 singles hitting the Top 40 in Holland, and gaining worldwide acclaim. His back catalogue includes Blue Fear, Communication, Sound of Goodbye, Shivers, Rush Hour, Burned With Desire, Exhale, Love You More, This World Is Watching Me, and Yet Another Day. While the remix offers flood in, Armin only takes on tracks that he really loves. He uses exactly the same criteria for his compilations, meaning that every release from Armin or his long-running Armind label is a bone fide stormer that�s earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycle�s When The Rush Comes.

Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isn�t imprisoned by a single genre, saying �What makes trance work so well is that it doesn�t stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.� His desire to showcase more of the great music he hears, along with the number of people sending him tracks they wanted to release, led to the obvious step of starting his own label, Armada, in 2003.

The label is a joint venture between Armin, Maykel Piron (former head of A&R for Warner Music) and David Lewis, who'd previously managed Armin. "What we wanted was a company that could offer everything for an artist: representation, a booking agency, and a record company. Artists can choose full management, or to just release a record or play out at gigs. Armada lets the artists choose what they want without telling them what to do".

Armin is now a fully-fledged artist in his own right, having made his songwriting debut on his last album, the award-winning Shivers; and artist album three is in the pipeline� The events continue to get bigger and bigger, and Armin regularly headlines the likes of Sensation White, Global Gathering, Dance Valley, ZoukOut, Mysteryland, Coachella, Beats In Brazil, Trance Energy, Fort Dance, Summer Days, Dance Valley � basically whether you�re in Australia, Russia, the Middle East, the US or Europe, you can catch Armin van Buuren at a club or festival near you!

"This is just what I really want," says Armin. "It�s not just love for music, it�s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, it�s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life�.

Remy

www.djremy.com // 68 Recordings // Netherlands

Superfunkidiculous & DJ Surreal

www.palalounge.com // PDX

Very Limited $20 Advance Tickets Available Only @ www.groovetickets.com

Limited $25 Advance Tickets Available @ www.ticketswest.com & www.groovetickets.com

Doors Open @ 9pm

Roseland Theatre
8 NW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Armin Van Buuren [PDX]

Red Cube — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

For more info and discussion on this event, see this thread. The promoter's information follows.

Chick-n-head Church [SEA]

PRISONFOOD — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

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sunday 5.11.8

BrizBOMB as Crib Slut!!!

&

@

ChickenHed Church
Mr Spots Chai House
5463 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

FREE

6-9pm

all ages

beer/wine w/I.D.
http://www.chaihouse.com/

Official Armin Van Buuren Afterparty @ Pala [PDX] [21+]

Red Cube — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

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RED CUBES OFFFICIAL ARMIN VAN BUUREN AFTERPARTY : $5

After this EPIC night goes down and your still in awe and pumped up with excitement and feel like dancin' just a little bit more or to just wind down, COME TO PALA FOR AFTERHOURS

FEATURING YOU LOCAL FAVS :

TONY GORDON

AND

DJ WIGGLES

PALA
105 NW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Pdx- Afterhours @ Fusion Lounge til 5am [PDX] [21+]

djjongordon — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

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Sunday night AFterhours @ Fusion Lounge ( 33 nw 2nd ):

:

COME DANCE YOUR ASSES OFF AT THE NUMBER ONE AFTERHOURS SPOT IN PORTLAND TILL 5AM WTIH RESIDENT DJ:

JON GORDON ( PDX / CLEVELAND, OH) ( MELLO YELLO ENT- POINT Z STUDIOS. / SPUN ACADEMY):

PLUS SOLO AND BETTIE FORD'S DJ ANDREW GONZALES AND THE FEZ'S RADIUS WILL BE STOPPING BY FOR A SPECIAL TRIPLE TAG TEAM SET OF ELECTRO AND TRANCE:

NO COVER B4 MIDNIGHT:

:

:

:

:

PLUS WE'LL BE GIVING AWAY A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE UPCOMING DARUDE SHOW JUNE 7TH:

( pre sale tickets for the show will also be available in the dj booth at platinum records and online at www.brownpapertickets.com)
:

:

:

J.Sharp's Bday Bash @ Broken Grooves [SEA] [21+]

*Thee J Sharp* — 2008-05-11T00:00:00-08:00

For more info and discussion on this event, see this thread. The promoter's information follows.

.
BROKEN GROOVES

*J.SHARP's official Birthday bash*
After hiding out for most of a year, I'm coming out of my cave, & I've got a grip of fresh original tunes to show for it.

Come down to Contour this Sunday to celebrate my birthday
with some of the northwest's best Djs, hottest models,
& the dirtiest 3 hours of Nu Skool Breaks to hit Seattle...
since the last time.

J.Sharp - mnemonic, webwerx
(featuring original j.sharp tunes)

Blaze Kik (Van, BC) - sound funktion, mnemonic

Scott Loki - mnemonic, shift

Don't forget that before the girls get down to the breakbeat mayhem, you can watch the fur fly from 8pm to 11pm @ seattle's next top model competition.
http://www.myspace.com/seattlesnexttopmodel

no cover
$1 Driftwood Ale

@ Club Contour
807 1st Ave Seattle, WA

www.clubcontour.com

!Jammin' 95.5 is DEAD!!! [PDX] [21+]

Dj Wicked — 2008-05-12T00:00:00-08:00

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Jammin' 95.5 is DEAD! GOOD RIDDANCE!
Come celebrate with us!!!!

Monday, May 12th.
At the Greek Cusina.
Located in downtown Portland
on the corner of SW 4th & Washington.
10PM.
21 & Over.
This is a FREE event!

Come out and hear all of your favorite Underground and OldSchool classics! You know, all the good stuff that you NEVER heard on Jammin' 95.5! Also, witness live performances by a number of talented local artists! You know, all of the ones that Jammin' 95.5 NEVER played or supported!

ArtReach [SEA] [18+]

d-lite — 2008-05-13T00:00:00-08:00

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ArtReach

For one night only...

Tuesday, May 13th, 7pm - 11pm
21+, No Cover

See Sound Lounge
115 Blanchard St.

Join us for an evening of friends, music and great art that's:

Affordable: Artwork that's $200, some more, some less
Approachable: Artwork that you'll hang in your living room
Original: Artwork you won't find at a poster shop
Enjoyable: Artwork in a social, relaxed atmosphere

http://www.socializr.com/event/817966138

Featured artists:
Michelle Anderst http://anderstart.neoimages.net
Greg Boudreau www.project1042.com
Cristin Ford www.cristinford.com
Sean Goddard www.theloungecollection.com
Kristen Imig www.imigphoto.com
Stephanie Lindsey www.stephanielindsey.com
Brad Strain www.scaredofgenre.com

With guest DJs:
Breakfast, Evil Genius & Messiah

ArtReach is a partnership artist organization of the Shunpike

!Robyn! [PDX] [21+]

Crystal — 2008-05-13T00:00:00-08:00

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Robyn
http://www.robyn.com/

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Berbati's Pan 503-248-4579
10 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR (Map)
9pm (doors open at 8pm). 21 & Over.
$15.00 advance tix from TicketsWest.
$15.00 at the door.

ABOUT ROBYN -
"You cannot stop this. You cannot escape it and you cannot turn it off. So, I'd appreciate your kind consideration in this matter, Sir or Mam, would you please turn it the FUCK UP.
I present to you: the queen of queen bees, phoenix from the ashes risen. World record holder with a score of 2 GAZILLION in Tetris, two time recipient of the Nobel prize for Super-Foxiest female EVER, and wartime consigliore to the Costa Nostra.
She's the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records. The most decorated professional on the streets, with a perfect track record since kindergarten when she used to whup schoolboy ass.
In this world of tension, pressure and pain, she's known for her wisdom, compassion and relentless determination in the quest to GET PAID.
- audio communiqu� from Konichiwa Records Headquarters.

She is Robyn. The most killingest pop star on the planet. A pint-sized atom bomb dosed to the tits on electric and dispensing wisdom in three-minute modernist pop bulletins on the post-adolescent condition. 'Robyn' is also a collection of ultra-concise pop moments -- that rarest of things, a classic pop album. It's a sad-eyed, super-strong battery of nuclear-powered pop. It's the best weapon she's got.

Robin Miriam Carlsson was born in Stockholm in 1979. She spent the first seven years of her life touring with her director father and actress mother in their Constructivist-inspired theatre company. At the age of 13 she was discovered by Swedish pop singer Meja when singing a sad, self-written song about her parents' divorce in a school workshop and was immediately signed to BMG. A debut album of R&B-influenced pop in 1995 saw her paired with future Britney-hitwrangler Max Martin, and the global success of the sweet, soulful single 'Show Me Love' in 1997 cemented Robyn as an international pop star.
Shellshocked by the lack of artistic control offered by her label, however, Robyn migrated to Jive records for her third album, but felt disillusioned by their attempt to ship her to America to be shoehorned into the pre-fabricated Xtina template that was depressingly omnipotent in 2002.
"I think the third record I made was a big compromise," she says. "I felt like it wasn't fun anymore. Once you make the record and you give it to the record company, it's not your record anymore! And I hated that situation. "I was going backwards. I wasn't doing what I wanted to."

In 2003, Robyn returned home, defeated, to Stockholm. Upon returning, she stumbled across a new CD by a mysterious local brother-sister duo. The CD, titled 'Deep Cuts', was a passionate, hallucinatory reading of pop music carved from geometric blocks of pure texture. Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer called themselves The Knife, and with 'Deep Cuts' they had sketched a blueprint for a kind of abstract future pop. "I was amazed by it," gasps Robyn. "I thought it was the best thing I'd heard in years. I just felt like wow this is really what I've always been looking for -- and not only was it good, it was Swedish."
Energised by the potential atom-splitting that could occur if she harnessed her own piercingly honest pop to The Knife's uncompromising, peculiarly Swedish energy source, Robyn approached Karin and Olof to work on a potential single.
The result was 'Who's That Girl' -- unquestionably one of the best pop singles of the past five years. Strapping herself into the very heart of The Knife's towering, architectural synthpop -- a shifting, interlocking grid of colour and beats, hard enough to break your fists on -- Robyn emptied all of her frustration, insecurity and desperation. The lyrics, specifically, railed against her contractual purgatory, but 'Who's That Girl's loaded despair resonates powerfully with anyone -- any girl�� -- left beaten by the capriciousness of gender or image politics. In the song, Robyn soars. Her anger is rocket fuel for the titanium-strong music which encases her, projects her, makes her indestructible. Although Robyn had always written songs, this stark piece of brutalist pop should be considered The First Robyn Song.
Unbelievably, her label hated it.
"They just thought it was weird," sighs Robyn. "They just didn't understand it. I guess they didn't consider it to be pop music, which I think is crazy. It's TOTALLY pop music! Modern, inventive music -- that's what pop music should be."

Exasperated to the point of resignation, Robyn looked to how her new comrades Karin and Olof self-financed and released their work. In a completely unprecedented move for a mainstream pop artist, Robyn bought herself off her label.
"So then I was free but I was not really happy to go back and sign with a major label again. It was totally illogical. Why would I do that? I felt like either I quit making music or I start my own record company."
Six months later, Robyn was CEO and founder of Konichiwa Records. In her back pocket she had 'Who's That Girl', the opening song for a new album that would be her story. She also had a new sidekick. Klas �hlund is the main man behind Teddybears, Stockholm's amazing bricolage pop group who have variously been fronted by Annie and Neneh Cherry, Iggy Pop and Mad Cobra.
"I'd never thought we were gonna work together, cos what Teddybears do is... boy music." Robyn giggles. "I didn't think he could embrace a girl perspective."

Nevertheless, the first thing Klas brought to the Konichiwa table was the basic frame for a song depicting intense unrequited love, that Robyn would colour in with every kind of craving. 'Be Mine!' is just beautiful. Every word that Robyn sings -- 'It's a good thing tears never show in the pouring rain/As if a good thing ever can make up for all the pain' - sounds like it's being crumpled up and clutched to her chest.
In the middle-eight the 'song' just falls clean away, leaving a spoken word Polaroid that chews at your heart: "I saw you at the station. You had your arm around whatsername. She had on that scarf I gave you, and you got down to tie her laces. You looked happy - and that's great. I just miss you, that's all."
"I wanted to feel like I was 15 or 16 again, and big emotions were REALLY BIG. Y'know, if you were in love you were IN LOVE and if you were heartbroken you were HEARTBROKEN!
"Cos that's what people want music to be for them," explains Robyn. "I know I do when I listen to music."
The sparse production to 'Be Mine!' makes its simplicity all the more brutal. Just strings that slice in, all gasps and sighs, and a flutter of drum machine that emulates a racing pulse.
"I still wanted to write pop music," affirms Robyn. "I wanted it to be simple, I wanted it to be sparse, and I wanted it to be hard."

Robyn may now be the kickingest label CEO around, but she was out on a limb here. A lifetime's earnings had been ploughed into a dream. The conflict of liberation and anxiety about the project, as well as galvanizing Robyn, seemed to polarise her character. One half of 'Robyn' was all hip-thrusting-fuck-you-cool, but in the gentle suite of ballads that wind everything down there is a smaller, sadder Robyn.
"I'm a Gemini maybe that's what it is!" she exclaims. "Because I am this very outgoing person people think that I'm always sure what I'm gonna do, which I'm not! I always question myself! The perfect example is 'Konichiwa Bitches'. That song was made because I was so scared! I was like ARGH what am I DOING? I had to like bang my chest and go RAR! I'm the shit! I'm the best girl in the world!"
'Konichiwa Bitches' is Robyn's signature tune. Over pixellated hip-pop beats, Robyn unloads like a manga Missy Elliott. Its biggest inspiration was Bugs Bunny, and the way he'd totally front on Yosemite Sam with big-ass ACME boxing gloves.
Robyn describes it as "a concentrate of attitude. It's like a baby ninja! Like really dangerous but really small and cute! It's like a child with a huge machine gun." It kicks yr face. It's Robyn.

'Robyn', in some ways, is emblematic of a move towards a more autonomous pop industry, with artists working creatively in egalitarian partnerships rather than at the behest of a major corporation.
"I think it's the future," Robyn enthuses. "I don't think you're gonna have big record companies in five years. Even three. They have not adapted to this new world where people download music or don't buy stuff that they don't like.

"I think record companies felt like they were immortal. The industry was like WAAAGH," Robyn beats her tiny chest. "Y'know, we're The Shit. We can do whatever we want. We have all this money, and you just have to do whatever we tell you to do and you can't own it."
Really though, what 'Robyn' represents is the story of one ass-kicking little blonde woman who blasted through the industry bullshit and made a startling, profound, honest pop music all of her own.
It is music with one message.
Be your own star.

KAMAKAZI Tuesdays [PDX] [21+]

STATICWAVE — 2008-05-13T00:00:00-08:00

For more info and discussion on this event, see this thread. The promoter's information follows.

~~KAMAKAZI TUESDAYS~~

West Portland has just got a new multi genre night to happen every Tuesday at the West Slope Bar and Grill. The night will feature many genres of music including Hip Hop, DNB, Dubstep, Grime, Breaks, Electro, etc Drink specials are amazing with $4 "you call its" , $3 kamakazi's, and $1 jello shots ALL NIGHT LONG! There is a indoor and outdoor smoking area with the majority of the facility being smoke free. Dance floor, 2 pool tables, video games, video poker, patio, excellent food and the friendliest staff this side of the river.

With no cover charge and all this to offer you just found your new "spot" for Tuesday nights!

7:00-8:00 Open turntable spotlight~~ Got skills come down and show us what you got!

8:00-9:00 Double A (ADX STATICWAVE)- ~House/trance set~~

9:00-10:00 Zita (anonymous-i PDX) ~electro/breaks set~~

10:00-11:00 J.RENEGADE (GBE PDX)~~Electro/ breaks set~~

11:00-12:00 The Dirt Merchant (PDX) ~~DNB Set ~~

12:00-1:00 FUCOM (STATICWAVE PDX) ~~DNB Set ~~

1-CL ~~Open Mash Up~~ This is a open mashup of all artists that performed for the night until we shut the bar down ;)~~

LOCATION!!!:
WEST SLOPE BAR AND GRILL
8775 SW Canyon Ln.
Portland, Or.
97225
503-445-0272

Coming from Downtown take the hwy 26 canyon road exit and follow down until 87th at that light take a right and the slope is straight in front of you ;)

For booking inquiries please contact MLORD of STATICWAVE Entertainment via the board here.

We look forward to seeing you all out for these amazing set of nights to come! Enjoy this weeks line up and see you on the dance floor