What an honor it is to play at such an historic and legendary venue First Avenue, in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday March 6th! I can’t believe they shot Purple Rain there! I will do my best to wreck the VIP Lounge alongside the HotDish guys Nate Laurence & J. Matthews. Also playing is Mike Moilanen.
When: Saturday March 6th, 2009
Where: First Avenue, in Minneapolis, MN
Tickets $5 at: http://www.vitalculture.com/
Age: 18+
The Chicago underground music scene has definitely been dealt a serious blow with the closing of clubs such as Sonotheque and Lava Lounge. There are only so many venues that are showcasing good underground talent, let alone any of the up-and-comers. With that said, I feel extremely thankful that I am still in a position to have a place for so many talented people to play. Many people complain about the scene dying, but if those who are complaining aren’t going out and supporting the underground, then they are part of the problem. Come be part of the solution! Every Friday @ Uptown Lounge and it’s still FREE!
1/1 Ken ECB (Robsoul, Aroma, Alphabet)
Dimitri Max (Guesthouse, Odds & Ends, D.C.)
1/8 Tyrel Williams (Gramaphone, Chicago)
Acidman
1/15 Rick Nielsen (Corduroy Mavericks, Flapjack, KY)
Brian Heath (Guesthouse, Greenskeepers)
Steve Melvage (Greenskeepers)
1/22 Ricardo (Gourmand, Herbal Essence, Belgium)
David Foyh (Beaubar, Jacksteppers, Belgium)
Jensen (Decadance, What’s Cookin, Belgium)
1/29 Roshan (Home Schooled Music, Kinjo, Alphabet)
South of Roosevelt (Home Schooled Music, Fourplaymusic)
You already know Midway Strangers, Josh Harrell & Jolby, and obviously Chris Grant as well. I have been doing Fridays at Uptown Lounge now for over three years, and anytime I have any one of these fools playing with me they tear the roof off the sucka! For the second time we are all coming together for an assured night of rowdiness and debauchery. No excuses, going to let it all hang out this Friday, so you better be there. You know there is no where better to consistently hear great music for FREE on a Friday than Uptown Lounge, so we will see you there!
When: Friday Dec 18th, 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence, 60613 (Lawrence Red line Stop)
Upcoming Shows:
12.25.09 Rumble of the bells @ Uptown Lounge
1.01.10 New Years Day special guest Ken ECB @ Uptown Lounge
1.08.10 Special guests Tyrel Williams & Acidman @ Uptown Lounge
1.15.10 Special guests First Time in Tokyo, Brian Heath & Steve Melvage @ UL
What to tell you about Joshua that you don’t already know? You might know him as one half of Iz & Diz, with tracks out on the legendary Classic Recordings, Tweekin’, Aesoteric, Classic, and Vizual among others. You may know him from his past residencies all over the globe including Fabric in London. I know him from buying his records for all of the 10 years that I have been playing, and he has been a large influence for many including myself in the house music scene. Now with his new label Vizual you can catch his newest projects, featuring the dubby electronic soundscapes that really excited the aural senses! Come check him out for FREE this Friday!
Also, it is Jeremy Lehman’s B-day, so we are celebrating and he is opening up the night at 10pm. Jeremy has great taste in music, and loves to play records. Always a good vibe…See you there!
When: Friday Dec. 11th, 2009 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence 60613
Cost: FREE!
Upcoming Events:
12.12.09 The Uptown Dipdown @ Uptown Lounge…Resident Aaron Dae!
12.18.09 PO!NTF!VE Presents…Midway Strangers @ Uptown Lounge!
12.19.09 The Uptown Dipdown @ Uptown Lounge…Residents Karl Almaria & Doug Black!
This weekend prepare yourself for two great consecutive nights of FREE house music at Uptown Lounge! Friday is another excellent edition of PO!NTF!VE Presents… with guest DJs Greg K & Juwan Rates. Greg promotes Midnite Moves, a Sunday night weekly event at Between Lounge in Wicker Park, good music and good people, definitely something to check out. I met Juwan Rates at this Halloween at fun party with the South Of Roosevelt cats, and Roshan from Home Schooled Music. Juwan was banging it, playing a lot of tracks I like to throw down, so I invited him to come drop some cuts. You definitely want to check these two guys out this Friday, we go 10-4am!
Saturday, My Boy Elroy and I are long over due for this Uptown Dipdown. The party was originally planned a month ago, but I guess we needed to build up more anticipation! My Boy Elroy aka David Arredondo is one of my favorite people to play alongside due to his good taste in music and his undeniable high energy. Prepare yourself for a night of music madness, and a beat box performance if you are lucky! Saturday is also FREE and goes 10-5am!
Friday Dec 4th, 10-4am & Saturday Dec. 5th, 10-5am
Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence, Chicago 60613
It’s always a pleasure to have my man Andrew Emil (fourplaymusic, Seasons, Om) aka the other half of Broadway & Wilson in the house playing records with me. I met Andrew ten years ago, the same week that I had bought my turntables. He actually helped me balance my needles! We have come a long way since then, we have both put out many records individually and together, and it is always a good time with some rocking tunes! Be there this Friday for an awesome FREE party!
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence, 60613 (Lawrence Red Line)
When: Friday November 27th, 10pm-4am
Cost: FREE!
Upcoming Events:
12.04.09 PO!NTF!VE Presents…Juwan Rates & Greg K @ Uptown Lounge!
12.11.09 PO!NTF!VE Presents…Joshua IZ @ Uptown Lounge!
Friday we are set up with a pair of dynamos for a Flapjack/Spatula City party! Frankie J, formerly of The Sound Republic has been making waves with his production and his sister labels Flapjack and Spatula City. His production and label consistency has helped bring him to where he is today. Scrubfish has also been making waves with his funky productions that have landed him on Frankie’s label, as well as Guesthouse and more! He’s coming down from Madison to drop some hotness. You definitely want to be at this great night of house music!
When: Friday November 20th, 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence, 60613 (Lawrence Red Line)
Cost: FREE!
Upcoming Shows:
11.27.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge, fourplaymusic party with guest Andrew Emil!
12.04.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge, with guest Juwan Rates!
This Friday the 13th, Uptown Lounge is the place to be! First time guests, The illmeasures Crew featuring Striz, Justin Reed, & Brad Miner. These guys throw some of the best underground parties in the city, sometimes with this guy named Matt. Check out their regular Freakeasy events and witness huge gatherings of party-goers to the tune of many hundreds! The crew will be throwing down from 10-2:30 and I will close things out. No cover! Be there!
When: Friday November 13th, 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge, 1136 w. Lawrence, 60613 (Lawrence Redline Stop)
Upcoming Showss:
10.20.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge, Flapjack/Spatula City Party w/special guests Scrubfish & Frankie J!
10.27.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge, fourplaymusic Party w/special guest Andrew Emil!
A whole lot of Js in the HOUSE this Friday! I’m pleased to have a first timer and out of towner, Jason Lyman from Columbus, Ohio. Always nice to have some new faces, along with locals Justin Nemesis & Jeremy Lehman both throwing down all vinyl sets. You definitely want to get into the action for this late night dance party. No cover and we go till 4! See you there!
When: Friday, November 6th, 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence, Chicago
Upcoming Shows:
6.13.09 Friday @ Uptown Lounge with guests, The Illmeasures Crew, Striz, Justin Reed, Brad Miner
6.20.09 Friday @ Uptown Lounge, Spatula City/Flapjack Party w/ guests Scrubfish & Frankie J!
It is a celebration! It’s Al’s aka Acidman’s birthday party and you are invited. Al will be playing alongside his partner in crime, Tyrel Williams. These two tore it up back in May and I wouldn’t expect anything less than a repeat of that fantastically fun night! It’s always fun playing with these guys no matter what venue we find ourselves in. It is Halloween weekend as well, so feel free to dress up, or feel free to dress down, either way it’s a party! No Cover either!!
When: Friday, October 30th 10pm-4am
Where: Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence. (Lawrence Red line stop)
Upcoming Shows:
11.06.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge w/ Justin Nemesis, Jason Lymon, Jeremy Lehman
11.13.09 Friday, Uptown Lounge w/ Ill Measures Crew, Striz, Justin Reed, Brad Miner