POP! starts TONIGHT!
The latest big event to hit the DC scene is POP!, which features Pop artists, Pop DJs, Pop performers, Pop celebs, Pop movie premieres, Pop album release parties, and more. It also features the exclusive Pop floor in the newly renovated Vault Level, with ALL Pop music, ALL night long!
We’re starting it off with Lady Gaga’s official DJ: DJ VH1 If you’ve ever been to a Lady Gaga show, he’s right there up on stage bangin’ it out! He’s blowing up everywhere, and now he’s blowing it up over at Ultrabar this Friday for the kickoff of POP!
The main floor features our special guests + performers and Ultrabar resident DJ Geometrix playing the best in Top 40, Hip Hop, and Mashups!
The vault level also features a new look, and a new music format: POP! Nothing but the best in Pop dance music that college girls love! All pop. All night. Spun by Ultrabar resident DJ Mark Maskell.
Upstairs in the Bedroom level, we’ve got the best in Latin music played by DJ Bomba, and up in Chroma we feature DJ Spaz throwing down the Mashups!
UPCOMING POP EVENTS:
- 06/18: DJ VH1 (Lady Gaga’s DJ)
- 06/25: Panorama 15 Year Anniversary
- 07/02: Twilight movie premiere
- 07/09: Kayla Jones of The Pussycat Dolls
- 07/16: Kylie Minogue’s CD Release Party
- 07/23: Absolut Pop!
Check out the opening night THIS FRIDAY at Ultrabar with DJ VH1! Ages 18+, Proper ID and attire is required. Dress code casual: No shorts, sandals, baggy jeans, oversized tee shirts, etc..
Steve Lawler | Thursday June 17 at Lima
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Steve Lawler
(www.djstevelawler.com myspace.com/stevelawler myspace.com/vivamusicstore)
Opening Set by Glow Resident Roberto Gonzalez
Thursday, June 17 2010 at Lima Restaurant & Lounge
1401 K St NW Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
His career has spanned nearly two decades and seen a teen from Birmingham go from throwing illegal parties under a highway to being crowned King of Space, Lawler has made it a point, no, an imperative necessity, to remain true to his forward thinking musical nature.
Now, nearly twenty years after he first threw the first of his legendary M42 motorway parties, Mr. Lawler is still pushing the boundaries of dance, performance and music.
“Performing is addictive, it’s a unique feeling, something that I will never get from anything else in my life. Sharing music that you are passionate about to an audience of people is magical for me.” – Steve Lawler
Experience the magic this Thursday at Lima
Joris Voorn + Timo Maas this Thursday at Glow at Lima Lounge
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Joris Voorn
(www.jorisvoorn.com myspace.com/jorisvoorn)
Timo Maas
(www.timomaas.com myspace.com/timomaas)
Opening Set by Rich Webb
Thursday, June 10 2010 at Lima Restaurant & Lounge
1401 K St NW Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
JORIS VOORN
While he might not refer to himself as an artist, he exemplifies the highest caliber of artist. As a producer, Voorn has touched the electronic music world with tracks like Blank released in 2008, as well as Sweep the Floor, his rendition of modern house, released as part of the Dusty House EP. He has left his mark on remixes for tracks entitled Dark Flower and Ghost Song.
Voorn has traveled the world making pit stops in Spain, Germany, Croatia, Finland, China, Japan, Brazil, USA, Canada and the list goes on. His mark in the USA has been significant to the standards of electronic music, but his presence has been weighted against a society passionate about pop culture and close minded when it comes to a new type of sound.
What can you expect from Joris Voorn? We asked him…
“At the moment the music is in a retro phase, the past is being reinvented and the futuristic sounds are being pushed to the side. People are paying more attention to a new groovy house sound at the moment… What I did was bring in a melodical sound, when techno was just about beats no one was really playing melodies. I brought in a danceable rhythm with some melodies. It was either monotonous beats or Detroit style. I was trying to get best of both worlds and that helped me become a better producer and DJ. People can listen to my music and can actually feel something with the music I produce.”
You can catch Voorn’s latest release in the music section.
TIMO MAAS
Describing his current style as “…not minimal, not techno, pretty unique… very atmospheric. It’s very trippy. It’s not loop-based, it’s a story as my life is a story,” Mass makes it clear that after a 27-year career he does not like to be referred to as a veteran of electronic music, citing veterans as people who look back, whereas his story is not yet fulfilled. Recently, Maas has teamed up with Italian DJ/producer Santos to form the group Mutant Clan, whose track “On and amp Bedrock” leads Timo’s “H1N1″ mix.
From the days of his Azzido Da Bass remix known as “Dooms Night” to his work with r&b singer Kelis, a residency with Deep Dish at the legendary Twilo, to he re-immersion into the dark and twisted with the track “Subtellite” and the current formation of Mutant Clan, TImo Maas as proved to his fans and himself that even after 27 years, a true artist can adapt, metamorphose, and continue to find inspiration wherever he/she may be.
JFK of MSTRKRFT | Saturday June 5 at Fur
GLOW Washington DC presents:
JFK of MSTRKRFT
(www.mstrkrft.com/ myspace.com/jfkmstrkrft)
Special Guest St. Mandrew
(www.myspace.com/stmandrew)
Special Guest Harvard Bass
(www.myspace.com/harvardbass)
Opening Set by Jon Deke
(Glow-DC)
Saturday, June 5th 2010 at Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+
As one half of MSTRKRFT, JFK (Jesse F. Keeler) has been at the forefront of some of the most cutting edge productions in the fusion of rap, rock and house music. They have been commissioned to remix everyone from Justice, Laidback Luke, Chromeo and The Crystal Method; to Keri Hilson, Usher, John Legend, Andre 3000 and Jesse McCartney; to Bloc Party, All Saints, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The point is that they’re in high demand from stars of all genres.
MSTRKRFT’S most recent album includes appearances by E-40, Noreaga, Lil Mo, and John Legend. If you’ve never heard anything by MSTRKRFT just check out the videos and music sections. We guarantee you’ll be wowed.
James Zabiela this Thursday at Glow at Lima Lounge
GLOW Washington DC presents:
James Zabiela
(www.jameszabiela.com/ myspace.com/jameszabiela)
Opening Set by Rich Webb
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 at Lima Restaurant & Lounge
1401 K St NW Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
There’s a reason James Zabiela falls in the category of being a DJ’s DJ. He’s widely considered to be the man who figured out how to properly manipulate CDJ’s, an industry standard. In fact, he was invited to Pioneer HQ in Japan to spin a private party for the CEO. If there’s one thing that can be said about James Zabiela, it’s that he is without question one of most technically gifted DJs in the world.
Most DJs and producers have to be a little geeky. Think about it… they have to know the intricacies of mixing, mastering, the equations that make effects plug-ins work, they need to know how to layer this bass on top of that one and how to do it with perfection. Shit, even guys like Timbaland, Scott Storch and Swizz Beats have to be a little dorky deep down.
The difference between those guys and James Zabiela is that JZ admits it. The self-proclaimed nerd and Star Wars junkie will be at Lima Restaurant & Lounge on Thursday to display what happens when you combine a tech-geek, music and a ton of DJ toys… Utterly brilliant music, obviously.
Menno de Jong this Saturday at Glow at Fur!
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Menno de Jong
(www.mennodejong.com/ myspace.com/mennodejong)
Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez
Saturday, May 29th 2010 at Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
24 years old, ranked #56 in the world and coming off a year highlighted by worldwide residencies for Global Gathering and Godskitchen; Menno de Jong has fast tracked himself to international superstardom.
A trailblazer in podcasting, Menno’s ‘Intuition’ show began in 2005 and now in addition to iTunes, can be heard via Sirius XM, Slam FM (Holland), and Worldspace. With tens of thousands tuning in each week, ‘Intuition’ has proven to be one of the best and most downloaded podcasts year in and year out.
Raised in Holland, de Jong has played piano for over 15 years and begins each production sitting in front of a baby grand. Some of his more famous tunes include Last Light Tonight, No Regrets, Majestic, Magma, Sjamaan and Solid State. He’s closed for the likes of Armin van Buuren and Tiesto.
With all that he has accomplished, the best part about Menno de Jong is that he’s a chill ass dude. Straight up. You can find Menno at the club, hanging out, just chillin like any of us would be. He was actually at Fur when Armin was here, just doing whatever. Watch the videos and you’ll see what we mean. It’s almost certain he’ll stick around after his gig and chat with fans, that’s Menno de Jong… a sick producer, a dope DJ, and cool as hell.
Chuckie throws down this Thursday at Lima!
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Chuckie
(www.djchuckie.com/ myspace.com/djchuckie)
Opening Set by Rich Webb
Thursday, May 27th 2010 at Lima Restaurant & Lounge
1401 K St NW Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
Currently ranked #72 by DJ Magazine, Chuckie only recently started touring outside his native Holland. How many spots he’ll jump come October is anyone’s guess, but he’s guaranteed to climb. Chuckie is at the forefront of, for lack of a better term, the ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’ movement. Highlighted by both hip-hop and house influences, Chuckie’s explosive beats bang out something proper. In fact, he was unsure whether or not his style of house was even that good, until David Guetta told him it was great.
With Lima’s crisp sound system behind him, Chuckie is sure to let the bass kick in Club Glow this Thursday. A venue made for those who want to look nice while dancing like crazy, Lima is sure to fill up quick for this cross-genre, Dirty Dutch Music genius.
Benny Benassi SATURDAY at Glow!
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Benny Benassi
(www.bennybenassi.com/ myspace.com/benassi)
Opening Set by Rich Webb
Saturday, May 22th 2010 at Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
Multo bene, Benny!! Italian superstar Benny Benassi has one of the most recognizable names in music. Whether you’re a college kid who cares more about getting wasted than what song is on, an electronic dance aficionado, a parent who loves the song from that one Wendy’s commercial, or someone who watches the Grammy’s, you know about Benny Benassi.
Benny has been winning awards ever since he stepped foot on the international stage. 2003 Revelation of the year at the Italian Dance Music Awards; 2003 Dance Revelation of the year at the Danish Music Awards; 2003 DJ Mag tune of the year (Satisfaction); 2004, highest new entry rating in the DJ Mag top 100 (18); 2004 Best Video at Dancestar, Miami; 2006, “Hit my Heart” selected as the opening for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show; 2008 Grammy for Best Remixed Recording (Public Enemy – Bring the Noise).
Some of Benny’s hottest tracks include “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” “Come Fly Away,” (with a sick remix by Adam K & Soha) “I Am Not Drunk,” “Love is Gonna Save Us,” (a personal favorite of Benny’s) and “Who’s Your Daddy.” (with a ridiculous David Guetta remix)
Benassi is currently working on a new artist album slated for release sometime this year. The first single is called “Spaceship,” and features Kelis, Apl.De.Ap. (Black Eyed Peas), and Jean Baptiste. Check out Italian superstar Benny Benassi Saturday night at Fur Nightclub.
PAUL OAKENFOLD at Glow! Thursday 5/20 at Lima Lounge!Club Glow, dc clubs, dc lounges, dc nightlife, lima lounge, nightclubs, paul oakenfold
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Paul Oakenfold
(www.pauloakenfold.com/ myspace.com/pauloakenfold)
Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez
Thursday, May 20th 2010 at Lima
1401 K St NW Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 21+
Every year from 1997 – 2004 he was top 10 in the DJ Mag poll, twice at #1 and twice at #2. From 2005-2008 he remained in the top 15. He currently sits at #23. Paul Oakenfold just might be the most consistent trance DJ ever. He is a legend. He was there when it all started and he is still here, still tearing up dance floors across the world, still pumping bass from Thailand to South Africa. Without Paul Oakenfold there might not be an Armin van Buuren, ATB, Ferry Corsten, or trance as we know it. Paul Oakenfold, along with artists like Johan Gielen, Robert Miles and M.I.K.E. took early styles of trance and molded them to what many refer to today as ‘epic’ or ‘uplifting’ trance.
Paul Oakenfold’s roots as a music pioneer run far deeper than just trance. At the age of 21 he was sneaking into Studio 54, posing as a journalist and interviewing the stars. As A&R for Champion Records in the 80’s, Paul was responsible for signing The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff as well as Salt-n-Pepa. He was also a promoter and the British agent for the Beastie Boys and Run DMC.
In the mid-late 80’s, Oakey traveled to Ibiza and was enamored by the Balearic beats. He would go on to mold the sound Ibiza is now known for. In 1992, under the name Perfecto (after his record label), Paul’s remix of U2’s “Even Better Than the Real Thing,” reached a higher chart position than… the real thing! U2 hired him the next year to be their opening act. 2 years later he was the first DJ to play the main stage at Glastonbury.
He’s remixed for U2, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, shall we keep going? He’s done the music for Saab, Toyota and Pepsi commercials. He worked on the scores to The Matrix Reloaded, Swordfish, The Bourne Identity, Shrek 2 and many others.
We didn’t need an event description for Paul Oakenfold, just a short recap of his illustrious career. To this day he remains one of DJ Mag’s top 25. If you don’t come to see Paul Oakenfold at Lima Lounge this Thursday… then you’re dumb.
School’s OUT! Tuesday Party at LIMA!
Tuesday Party Moved to Barcode
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College Tuesdays at Lima Lounge in DC are always a big hit, week after week. Now that you don’t have classes early the next morning, there’s even more incentive to get out there and party! This party is ages 18+ and features $3 Bud Lights + $5 Stoli Redbulls! The best part is that Lima is a damn nice club, unlike most places that host college parties which are typically filthy, cheap, and nasty.
Lima Tuesdays take the best parts of a college party (The girls, the cheap drinks, loud music, college kids, and a covered outdoor smoking patio) and omit the crappy parts (Vomit covered floors, watered down drinks, crappy beer, cops shutting things down, etc). It’s win/win.
Plus, you can get in without having to pay the cover charge with the pass from us: HERE
Check out the insanity from Last Week, its absolutely crazy!
