Fri Jul 25
SUPERFUNK
Sonotheque proudly presents an evening of funky 45's, sensational soul and inner city struttin' rhythms. Featuring 3 of Chi-town's premier crate diggin', soul searchin' groove purveyors: Supreme Court (Danny's Tavern) Sean Qualls (Danny's Tavern) Joe Mama aka Joe Bryl (Sonotheque) Featuring rare blaxplotation films and trailers! 9pm - 2am $5 cover $5 drink specials Funky link: http://funky16corners.tripod.com/intro.htm http://www.funk45.com/ http://www.blaxploitation.com/ http://www.dustygroove.com/ http://www.djsoulsister.com/ http://www.tuffcity.com/ http://superdeluxe.typepad.com/ http://www.homeofthegroove.blogspot.com/ http://soulcloset.blogspot.com/
more...Sat Jul 26
FLOSSTRADAMUS
Sonotheque presents FLOSSTRADAMUS with special guest EL TOPO Link: http://www.myspace.com/djeltopo 9pm-3am Only $7 Cover! FLOSSTRADAMUS: 2 DJs, 3 turntables, and lots of people getting buck on the dancefloor. Forget what you think you know about spinning records. In 2005, DJs no longer need be characterized by n arrow labels like "hip hop," ghetto tech," or "house." Jocks can sweep across all of those genres, mash them up together, and create something wholly new--something that can't be easily pigeonholed. Take it from Flosstradamus, the newly formed but already dynamic DJ duo comprised of Josh Young (J2K) and Curt Cameruci (Autobot). Like the emerging generation of post-millennium dancefloor crashers of the same ilk (see: Major Taylor, locally, and Diplo and Low Budget of Hollertronix nationally), Flosstradamus are more interested in getting the crowd moving--and grinding and sweating and bumping and shaking--than impressing any music elitists in the audience. They cut through genres indiscriminately, likely to play during any given half-hour: Le Tigre's "Deceptacon," Killer Mike's "My Chrome" and the Cure's "Lovesong"--perhaps sequentially, if you're lucky. With two men, a three-turntable setup, and an impressive catalogue of sounds (Young and Cameruci use programs called Serato and Final Scratch, respectively, which allows them to transfer all of their vinyl--at least 20 crates' worth--to MP3s and treat them as records on the turntables).
Sun Jul 27
FUNKY KINGSTON
Presenting the best in Reggae, Dancehall & Dub DJ Slacky J 10pm-2am ONLY $3 COVER $3 Red Stripes $4 Jamaican Rum Punch cocktail SLACKY J: Music is my life...I use to dj all type of different music like house,hiphop,jungle.....I guess I finally found myself doing mostly reggae! I started the reggae vibes show on 88.7fm wluw and we still going strong after 10yrs. Well I haved promoted and open up djing and hosting for some of the biggest name in the music like Barrington Levy,Buju Banta, Capelton, Sean Paul,Damien Marley,Culture are just a few of them. I have also hold residency at numerious club all over town, playing and spreading the message of reggae music. The best way to catch me is to check my site at www.reggaenice.com and please feel free to drop me a note! "Remeber the race is not for the swift,but those who can endure.
Tue Jul 29
MINOR FIGURE$
presents "FREAKBEAT ELECTRO THROWDOWN" featuring BLVD 9pm-2am Free! - No cover Minor Figure$ showcases the best of the local undeground DJ scene in Chicago. Minor Figure$ does not denote the status of these individuals talents but the cost to the consumer - it's FREE - NO COVER! Minor Figure$ will give each artist the chance to spread their musical wings and to showcase their own individual styles and abilities. There are no limits to the possible sounds covered in the weekly changing series Minor Figure$ - the only criteria being damn good music! Doors open 9pm and the beats keep on pounding to 2AM.
Wed Jul 30
BOMBAY BEATBOX
featuring DJs Radiohiro Warp Visuals by Video Janitor Celebrating Dhakfu's coming of age! Links: http://radiohiro.com/ $5 Cover 21+ 9PM -2AM
more...Thu Jul 31
FLAVOR.ICE
Featuring PJ POOTERHOOTS (Live/DJ) Proptronix, Tigerbass - San Francisco ARAN DANIELS Proper|Modulation - Detroit NATE MANIC Bad Advice Records - Chicago With Writers Block DJs DANI DEAHL URB – Chicago DUKE SHIN xbumprobot.com – Chicago Video Manipulation by KINO XL 9pm-2am $5 Cover $4 Svedka Cocktails After their last event Tech.Tonic, new web publication xbumprobot.com and Chicago upstart Bad Advice Records team up once again to bring you cool aural treats for stimulating summer relief. Twisted disco, sublime techno, bumpin’ house and a touch of electro…Flavor.Ice! PJ Pooterhoots Perhaps you first heard of PJ Pooterhoots from his twisted “No Go” EP (Proptronix) which showcased his astounding range--from the seriously twisted electro-break buzzsaw of “Milky Rippers” (featured on James F!@.$%^ Friedman’s acclaimed “Go Commando” mix), to the playfully demented genius of his cover of “Cant’ Go For That,” which featured the delightful vocals of Japanese chanteuse Kanoko from Cinnamon. Or maybe it was from his recent remix of Nutown Project & K.atou. Regardless, the disco maniac behind the masterful moniker makes his Chicago debut with a special LIVE set. PJ Pooterhoot’s “Zombie Pants” EP is set for release this fall… www.myspace.com/pjpooterhootsmusic Aran Daniels As Artist Director for Detroit’s Proper|Modulation crew, Aran Daniels has shared the decks with Mikael Stavostrand, Pär Grindvik, Justin Martin and Moby. After previous Chicago sneak attacks, tonight marks Daniels’ first proper Chicago appearance. http://www.propmod.com/ Nate Manic Chicago club staple Nate Manic is known for rocking dance floors around Chicago with his distinctive blend of deep, tech and bangin’ house. His skill and versatility is evidenced in his bookings, having opened for DJ Krush, Kaskade, Derrick Carter and Ian Pooley. Manic also headed up the popular Wicker Park lounge night Therapy for over 4 years. Lately, Manic has been focusing on his own productions and remixes for his upstart imprint Bad Advice Records. But his trained ear has also recently yielded a hit release from UK fidget sensation Cheap As Chimps, who’s “Monkey Beats” EP is charting worldwide. http://www.myspace.com/badadvicerecords Dani Deahl Besides being a lovely talent behind the decks, Dani Deahl is an accomplished music journalist, writing locally for Time Out and New City—not to mention serving as House Editor for URB Magazine. Her expertly mixed sets showcase her strong house pedigree and a splash of electro-sheen, which have made her quite the in-demand DJ, with frequent bookings across the US and Mexico. http://www.danideahl.com/ Duke Shin Over the past 5 years, Duke Shin’s eclectic selections and heady mixes have landed him besides the likes of M.A.N.D.Y. and Holy Ghost!, as well as at afterparties for Nouvelle Vague and TV On The Radio. Currently, he serves as Clubs Editor for New City, Chicago’s only independently owned alt. weekly. He’s also a frequently contributor to music/lifestyle publication BPM. xbumprobot.com is his new web endeavor, and he’s happy to have resurrected the Writer’s Block showcase, last seen at Lava. http://www.xbumprobot.com/
Fri Aug 01
DJINJI BROWN
Greetings to you the party people, Friday August 1st we embark on a journey which will bring out the best in boogie. Withspecial guest Djinji Brown throwing down on the 1’s and 2’s. Be prepared for funk exoticism, Mojo fever, Thunder Clapps, MMmmmmusical Alchemy, and an all out Assaination of the Wall standing Monkeys. Plan and simple if you desire to dance so hard your eyes close and you blackout THIS is the Place to be. One Night Only Live at Sonotheque. Yoruba Records and Sonny Daze Present Bionic Rhythm. Rsvp SONNY@: yorubarecords.com for discounted entry. This is Djinji Browns Official Chicago Album Release Party there will be Free give aways so dont miss out. First 50 people to rsvp get in for $5 bucks. Friday AUGUST 1st all the way live from South Beach Miami DJINJI BROWN. 9pm - 2am Link: http://www.amplified-online.co.uk/features_det.php?featureno=20 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=37896514
Sat Aug 02
AFRODISIAC
Get your Afro groove on with DJ TopDonn as he spins lush African beats and rhythms. A truly memorable night of world music that pushes the envelope on diverse urban entertainment. Featuring the best in African rhythms including: Kwaito, Ndombolo, Makossa, Coupe-Decalle, Zouk & Kompa! Hosted by: Aurelien PV 9pm-3am $10 cover before midnight - $15 after Links to African music: http://www.geocities.com/fbessem/frames/framemus.html http://www.radioafrica.com.au/ http://www.sternsmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/analogafrica http://likembe.blogspot.com/ http://matsuli.blogspot.com/ http://analogafrica.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/africabeat http://www.voanews.com/english/africa/blog/ http://www.musicvideos.the-real-africa.com/ http://awesometapesfromafrica.blogspot.com/ http://zulurose.podomatic.com/ http://www.bolingo.org/audio/africa/congo/disco/45/african45/african_45.htm http://www.africanmusiciansprofiles.com/ http://bolingo.org/audio/africa/congo/disco/ http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/africa.html http://www.soundwayrecords.com/
more...Sun Aug 03
DARK WAVE DISCO
Asics, Filter and Dark Wave Disco present The Official Lollapalooza Closing Party featuring The Dark Wave Disco DJs Figo (DJ set) The Praire Cartel (DJ set) Secret guests TBA
Tue Aug 05
MINOR FIGURE$
featuring: SERGEI GALPERIN 9pm-2am Free! - No cover Minor Figure$ showcases the best of the local undeground DJ scene in Chicago. Minor Figure$ does not denote the status of these individuals talents but the cost to the consumer - it's FREE - NO COVER! Minor Figure$ will give each artist the chance to spread their musical wings and to showcase their own individual styles and abilities. There are no limits to the possible sounds covered in the weekly changing series Minor Figure$ - the only criteria being damn good music! Doors open 9pm and the beats keep on pounding to 2AM.
Wed Aug 06
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
Bicycle Film Festival Presents: DJs Matt Roan + E-6 in the Bikes Rock Opening Night Dance Party! Doors at 9:00 $3 cover $4 Svedka Cocktails DJ A-Cup (Jessica from Office) 9:00 - 11:00 VDJ set with Matt Roan + E6 11:00- 2:00
Thu Aug 07
BRAZILIANCE
Braziliance Presents New Brazilian Beats with Resident DJ Joe Bryl Host El Nico 9pm - 2am No cover for Braziliance before 10pm / $5 after Brazilian Links: http://www.carnaval.com/music/samba.htm http://www.metrotimes.com/20/37/Features/musTaste.htm http://www.dustygroove.com/featured.php?cat=2
more...Sat Aug 09
VOLATL
VOLATL tm and Sonotheque Present: Spectral Residency at Sonotheque 9pm - 2am | 21+ | $10 with RSVP to info@VOLATL.com | $15 after midnight Last month’s VOLATL/Sonotheque’ event featured Sonja Moonear from Perlon, Kompakt and Kelk Pets on the decks. After two successful events featuring top notch talent we are proud to bring you Osborne from Spectral Sound. He has been championed across the board, by everyone from Gilles Peterson to Aphex Twin (he records as Soundmurderer for his Rephlex label), from UR’s Mad Mike to Warp’s Flying Lotus. Expect another fantastic night of intelligent dance music that is sure to move your body and your soul. The night will also feature a rotating VOLATL tm artist at each show, who will add a different flavor to each show, with their greatly varying, yet sophisticated, musical sensibilities. RSVP to info@VOLATL.com
more...Sun Aug 10
FUNKY KINGSTON
Presenting the best in Reggae, Dancehall & Dub DJ Slacky J 10pm-2am ONLY $3 COVER $3 Red Stripes $4 Jamaican Rum Punch cocktail SLACKY J: Music is my life...I use to dj all type of different music like house,hiphop,jungle.....I guess I finally found myself doing mostly reggae! I started the reggae vibes show on 88.7fm wluw and we still going strong after 10yrs. Well I haved promoted and open up djing and hosting for some of the biggest name in the music like Barrington Levy,Buju Banta, Capelton, Sean Paul,Damien Marley,Culture are just a few of them. I have also hold residency at numerious club all over town, playing and spreading the message of reggae music. The best way to catch me is to check my site at www.reggaenice.com and please feel free to drop me a note! "Remeber the race is not for the swift,but those who can endure.
Tue Aug 12
MINOR FIGURE$
featuring: BST P.L.U.T.O Entertainment Link: http://www.myspace.com/plutoent PARADOX Link: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=15115958 9pm-2am Free! - No cover Minor Figure$ showcases the best of the local undeground DJ scene in Chicago. Minor Figure$ does not denote the status of these individuals talents but the cost to the consumer - it's FREE - NO COVER! Minor Figure$ will give each artist the chance to spread their musical wings and to showcase their own individual styles and abilities. There are no limits to the possible sounds covered in the weekly changing series Minor Figure$ - the only criteria being damn good music! Doors open 9pm and the beats keep on pounding to 2AM.
Fri Aug 15
DEEP HOUSE PAGE
Hosted by: Torin, Larissa J., Provocative Element, deephousepage, and Mario Romay grooveparlor.com "There are Web-based communities with members who should probably never meet in the real world, but for the regulars at DeepHousePage.com, getting together is essential. Inspired by and largely concerned with the legendary club-scene eras in Chicago and New York, the site maintains forums for discussion of house and disco parties long past, hypes upcoming events, posts rare original flyers from events at the Bismarck Pavilion and A.K.A., and highlights interviews with the likes of Chip E. and Craig Alexander. Members can also link to their own DJ mixes. The most potent feature is the library of mixes that DHP maintains: One can stream a Tony Humphries mix from 1982 or a Larry Heard set from last year. -By John Dugan, TimeOut Chicago" Deephousepage.com is internationally recognized as the best house music web site in the world. With over 10,000 members globally on the message board, you can get your fill of deep house from dj’s around the world! Grooveparlor.com has been a staple on the house music scene since 2002 hosting massive events at the Winter Music Conference featuring dj's form all over the world including: Mark Grant, FLX (three degrees global), Glenn Underground, Jojo Flores, Harley and Muscle and many, many more. Join us as we unite under one house for another session of deep musical bliss featuring deehousepage's Torin Edmond, Grooveparlor's Mario Romay and DJ Greg Gray of Nu Bang Clan! Doors open at 9PM $10 cover
more...Sat Aug 16
MOVE
Stones Throw presents MOVE featuring DAM-FUNK JAMES PANTS JOE BRYL Link: http://stonesthrow.com/ 9pm-3am $12 cover 9pm-11pm, $15 cover after 11pm
more...Sun Aug 17
FUNKY KINGSTON
Presenting the best in Reggae, Dancehall & Dub DJ Slacky J 10pm-2am ONLY $3 COVER $3 Red Stripes $4 Jamaican Rum Punch cocktail SLACKY J: Music is my life...I use to dj all type of different music like house,hiphop,jungle.....I guess I finally found myself doing mostly reggae! I started the reggae vibes show on 88.7fm wluw and we still going strong after 10yrs. Well I haved promoted and open up djing and hosting for some of the biggest name in the music like Barrington Levy,Buju Banta, Capelton, Sean Paul,Damien Marley,Culture are just a few of them. I have also hold residency at numerious club all over town, playing and spreading the message of reggae music. The best way to catch me is to check my site at www.reggaenice.com and please feel free to drop me a note! "Remeber the race is not for the swift,but those who can endure.
Tue Aug 19
MINOR FIGURE$
featuring: STONE LIGHTING BAND (LIVE) DJ Sets by: BEEZY THE BO$$ NICK MYERS NICE STATION ZEBRA GABE McDONOUGH 9pm-2am Free! - No cover Minor Figure$ showcases the best of the local undeground DJ scene in Chicago. Minor Figure$ does not denote the status of these individuals talents but the cost to the consumer - it's FREE - NO COVER! Minor Figure$ will give each artist the chance to spread their musical wings and to showcase their own individual styles and abilities. There are no limits to the possible sounds covered in the weekly changing series Minor Figure$ - the only criteria being damn good music! Doors open 9pm and the beats keep on pounding to 2AM.
Fri Aug 22
SUPERFUNK
Sonotheque proudly presents an evening of funky 45's, sensational soul and inner city struttin' rhythms. Featuring 2 of Chi-town's premier crate diggin', soul searchin' groove purveyors: Supreme Court Hearings (Danny's Tavern) Joe Mama aka Joe Bryl (Sonotheque) Featuring rare blaxplotation films and trailers! 9pm - 2am $5 cover For free cover RSVP: info@sonotheque.net $5 drink specials Funky link: http://funky16corners.tripod.com/intro.htm http://www.funk45.com/ http://www.blaxploitation.com/ http://www.dustygroove.com/ http://www.djsoulsister.com/ http://www.tuffcity.com/ http://superdeluxe.typepad.com/ http://www.homeofthegroove.blogspot.com/ http://soulcloset.blogspot.com/ Get down on your groove thang and shake your money maker on this night of funky 45 madness. That's right, our 3 wax poets will be spinning the freshest and funkiest 45's and albums of the 70's. Yes, no cds, no downloaded files - just the grittiest grooves and down-right danceable dusties for a night of super sweet struttin'. So we're calling all the dapper dudes, mack daddies and marvelous mamas out tonight for this soul-sensational soiree.
more...Sun Aug 24
FUNKY KINGSTON
Presenting the best in Reggae, Dancehall & Dub DJ Slacky J 10pm-2am ONLY $3 COVER $3 Red Stripes $4 Jamaican Rum Punch cocktail SLACKY J: Music is my life...I use to dj all type of different music like house,hiphop,jungle.....I guess I finally found myself doing mostly reggae! I started the reggae vibes show on 88.7fm wluw and we still going strong after 10yrs. Well I haved promoted and open up djing and hosting for some of the biggest name in the music like Barrington Levy,Buju Banta, Capelton, Sean Paul,Damien Marley,Culture are just a few of them. I have also hold residency at numerious club all over town, playing and spreading the message of reggae music. The best way to catch me is to check my site at www.reggaenice.com and please feel free to drop me a note! "Remeber the race is not for the swift,but those who can endure.
Tue Aug 26
MINOR FIGURE$
presents a Siteholder Records (http://www.siteholder.net/) showcase featuring: CAVALRY Link: http://www.myspace.com/cavalrymusica GALUSZKA (SITEHOLDER) Link: http://www.myspace.com/galuszka2 BILLY DALESSANDRO (HARTHOUSE, MANNHEIM, RESOPAL SCHALLWARE. SITEHOLDER, SONICULTURE) Link: http://www.myspace.com/billydalessandro http://www.discogs.com/artist/Billy+Dalessandro 9pm-2am Free! - No cover Minor Figure$ showcases the best of the local undeground DJ scene in Chicago. Minor Figure$ does not denote the status of these individuals talents but the cost to the consumer - it's FREE - NO COVER! Minor Figure$ will give each artist the chance to spread their musical wings and to showcase their own individual styles and abilities. There are no limits to the possible sounds covered in the weekly changing series Minor Figure$ - the only criteria being damn good music! Doors open 9pm and the beats keep on pounding to 2AM.
Thu Aug 28
LAZY CAT SESSIONS
It's Thursday night - don't just do the same old thing again! Following July's spin*dependence, Sonotheque and Basin+Brown Music present the premier of The Lazy Cat sessions, bringing together a programme designed to showcase classic and emerging deep house from around the world, a combination sure to have your head nodding and your booty shaking. Inspired by London's formative Notting Hill Arts Club soirees originally formed by Ben Watt and Jay Hannan in 1998, DJ Schnell's monthly Lazy Cat introduces the bleeding edge of new house mixed with classic favorites, woven with an international palette of sounds including tango, bossanova, asian and latin rhythms to create a sound-space designed with your aural enjoyment in mind. Whether you want to dance it up or just lounge and sip, The Lazy Cat will bring together some of the finest Chicago-inspired deep, jackin' and funky house music circling the sun! 21+ 9PM - 2AM $5 until 11PM $8 after 11PM FREE with RSVP! Send us an e-mail to basinbrownmusic@gmail.com with the phrase "Discover LAZY CAT Chicago" http://www.mydjspace.net/DJSchnell http://www.myspace.com/djschnellcr http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Schnell/13490174330 http://www.ilike.com/artist/DJ+Schnell
Fri Aug 29
AFRICA HI-FI
AFRICA HI-FI's 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! AFRICA HI-FI creators, RON TRENT and SONIA H are very pleased to be celebrating our 4 Year Anniversary at our original home, SONOTHEQUE. We are ecstatic to have our brother in Music, KING BRITT as our special guest DJ for the evening...along with AFRICA HI-FI's RESIDENT MASTER DJ RON TRENT collaborating an AFRICA HI-FI set everyone has been waiting to experience! LIMITED COPIES of AFRICA HI-FI LIVE MIX CD featuring RON TRENT will be available for the evening. Early arrival is suggested. Doors open 9pm-2am. $10 Cover
more...Sun Aug 31
FUNKY KINGSTON
Presenting the best in Reggae, Dancehall & Dub DJ Slacky J 10pm-2am ONLY $3 COVER $3 Red Stripes $4 Jamaican Rum Punch cocktail SLACKY J: Music is my life...I use to dj all type of different music like house,hiphop,jungle.....I guess I finally found myself doing mostly reggae! I started the reggae vibes show on 88.7fm wluw and we still going strong after 10yrs. Well I haved promoted and open up djing and hosting for some of the biggest name in the music like Barrington Levy,Buju Banta, Capelton, Sean Paul,Damien Marley,Culture are just a few of them. I have also hold residency at numerious club all over town, playing and spreading the message of reggae music. The best way to catch me is to check my site at www.reggaenice.com and please feel free to drop me a note! "Remeber the race is not for the swift,but those who can endure.
