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Chris Webby | Fri Jan 21st: “Champagne POP” @ Ultrabar

Chris webby at Pop at ultrabar nightclub dcSure, you popped bottles just a few weeks ago for New Year’s Eve DC, but why not do it all over again ?  Only this time, you’ll learn from your mistakes on New Year’s Eve and won’t black out and try to bounce across I-495 naked on a rusty pogo stick while belting out Justin Bieber songs at the top of your lungs. (it seemed like a good idea at the time)  Consider this your second chance to do it proper!

We’re popping bottles and rocking out this Friday at POP at Ultrabar with a FREE bottle of champagne with every table booked in advance!

Plus we’ve got a special guest set by CHRIS WEBBY! From a privileged upbringing in the Connecticut suburbs to… Hofstra University in Long Island to… president of the Ninja Turtles Fan Club (not really, but he’s a serious fan); Chris Webby defies all standards when it comes to being an MC.

Christian Webster went to private school, has ADD like whoa, loves women and according to him, needs rehab, big time. He enjoys blunts, 40s, sneakers, fitted hats and his little white poofball of a dog named Molly. Did we mention he has Simba from The Lion King tattooed on his leg? Like we said… defies all standards.  If you respect the grind, love to hate or are just curious how some preppy white boy from the burbs gets booked to do rap shows, you need to be at Ultrabar this Friday.

And of course, don’t forget the great DJs playing the best music on the 4 dancefloors throughout the club!  Its dancefloor insanity every Friday Night!

Main Floor: DJ Geometrix
Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop

POP Floor (Vault): DJ Maskell
Pop Dance, Pop House

Bedroom (2nd Floor): NV & Bomba
Latin Music, Reggaeton, etc.

Chroma (3rd Floor): Lion L
Mashups, Dance, House

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George Garcia | Thursday January 20 | Lima

George Garcia at GlowGLOW Washington DC presents:

George Garcia
facebook.com/pages/DJ-George-Garcia/132305573464990 myspace.com/djgeorgegarcia

Thursday, January 20 2011
Lima Restaurant & Lounge
1401 K St NW Washington, DC
(202) 789-2800
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

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From NY to DC nightlife, but he didn’t have to take the Chinatown bus… George Garcia arrived at GWU in 2006 on the back of a business degree, a pair of cleats and a mixer. He took no time in diving into the local house circuit, spinning at K Street Lounge, Eyebar, Lotus, Five and Indebleu.

Within two years he found himself running parallel with those Chinatown buses, working residencies in NY at Azza Lounge and D’or as well as spinning here in The District. It was around that time he hung up the cleats and let the bass take over.

2009 saw George spinning everything from a Playboy fashion show to a US Tennis Association after party. He spun celebrity parties for everyone; Wimer Valderamma to Wu-Tang; Sean Kingston to Ovi.

His style? Tribal house with a flare for pop. His latest ‘oE Summer Prescription’ mix contains tracks by Swedish House Mafia, Afrojack, Avicii, David Guetta, Yves LaRock, Steve Aoki and more!

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Hanging up his cleats and bidding farewell to the soccer field, George Garcia has found another way to entertain and impact masses of people. George has become one of the younger, more recognized DJ’s in the scene and is not taking his pedal off the gas anytime soon. Couple together a love and appreciation for all music with an adrenaline filled desire to bring joy to people, and you pinpoint what shape his performances and have gained him recognition.

George found his relationship with music early on in life by being an active part of his family parties and being raised in an energetic, happy environment that embraced music at all times. He was first exposed to music and Latin rhythms as a child. Having his father as the main source of entertainment at parties, whether it be dancing or making sure that everyone was always on their feet, taught George to always keep the people moving. At the age of 13 George began DJing alongside friends for graduation parties, sweet sixteen events, bar mitzvahs, weddings, and house parties. As George grew older he began to perform and travel to different places, performing at private events and competitions to develop recognition for the sole purpose of providing people with a reason to move and dance.

In 2006, George made the decision to attend the George Washington University and enroll in the School of Business. By moving to Washington D.C., he embraced a new crowd, a new environment, a new scene, and a new city full of listening ears. George wanted to take advantage of this and make an impact right away. He took his first steps in D.C. by spinning at venues such as KStreet Lounge, Eyebar, Lotus, Five, and Indebleu now known as STIR. The reaction and warmth from the crowd is what first impacted George and motivated him to produce the energy that he does with his music.

With clubs in his hometown of New York such as Pacha NY, Cielo, Kiss & Fly, 1Oak & Central being his main influences, George was presented with the blueprint for an enjoyable & energetic performance. The summer of 2008 triggered the success that George has been able to have. Holding his first residencies at Azza Lounge & D’or in New York presented George with the opportunity to travel between New York & Washington to perform. That summer is when George decided to put his life-long passion of playing soccer to pursue music professionally and to fulfill his long desired dream of being an artist. DJs such as Erick Morillo, Victor Calderon, DJ AM, Robbie Rivera, DJ Berrie, Richie Santana, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, DJ Enferno, David Guetta & DJ Camilo have been among the major influences in George’s career and style. These influences, along with his love for house music, feeding off the sensation of the crowd, his Latin energy, and addiction to drums have contributed to George’s unique style that have gotten him where he is today: able to make any crowd put in front of him move.

George has provided the entertainment for events such as Playboy Swimwear’s Fashion show, Inaugural Events during the 2009 Inauguration, Buzzing 4 Change –Cancer Fundraiser, and the USTA Tennis Final after party. George has performed for artists such as Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Busta Rhymes, Wilmer Valderrama, Clinton Portis, the Wu-Tang Clan, Antawn Jamison, Michael Jordan, Rosario Dawson, and Alexander Ovechkin. George began his career in New York City in 2008 as resident at New York hotspots Azza and D’or & currently maintains residencies at the hip & trendy lounge La Zarza, as well as Su Casa. In Washington, he maintains residencies at renowned venues such as Josephine, KStreet, Current, Spot, & Stir. Since 2008, George has performed in New York at venues such as Hudson Terrace, Room Service, Greenhouse, Su Casa, Aspen Social Club, 49 Grove, D’or, Highbar, La Zarza, Corio, Azza, Anchor Bar, Central, & Cavo. In Washington, George has performed at Josephine, Napoleon, Spot, KStreet Lounge, Park at 14th, Stir, Five, Lotus, Andalu, Current, Eyebar, Donovan House Roof Terrace Champions, Left Bank, Heaven & Hell, and many more. George has also been mentioned in newspapers such as the New York Post and the Times Ledger. Along with being a deejay, George is also one of the original founders of, EZeeDJ, established in the summer of 2009.{tab=Video}


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Avicii | Sat Jan. 15th at Glow @ Fur

Avicii at GlowGLOW Washington DC presents:

Avicii
avicii.com myspace.com/avicii
Vicious Grooves-Sweden

Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez

Thursday, January 15 2011
Fur Nightclub

Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

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From: Sweden
Style: Big room, melodic house
Famous Tracks: Bromance/Seek Bromance, Alcoholic, My Feelings for You
Best Known For: Going from a bedroom producer to one of the world’s best in 2 years. Getting wasted off Jager at Club Glow!!!
DJ Mag Rank: 39

We just can’t help ourselves, and neither can you!! Avicii is back again and this time it’s in the main room at Fur!!!

In the few years Avicii has been producing, he went from mild-mannered Swedish upstart to being named breakthrough DJ of the year by Tiesto, Laidback Luke and Dirty South and now he himself has broken into the DJ Mag Poll at #39!!!

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Avicii had only been producing a few months when his friends noticed that the productions were amazingly professional and that they had just witnessed a great talent being born. Avicii started out with doing a remix of the theme music for the Commodore 64 game ‘Lazy Jones’, but decided to drop it as it inspired him to make his own ‘Lazy Lace’ – released almost immediately on Strike Recordings.

Avicii was instantly fascinated with producing and spent many hours in his home studio creating one fresh tune after the next. Avicii never tried to get caught up in a specific subgenre of house, but wanted to keep the productions up to date and innovative. His music is inspired by the likes of Laidback Luke, Steve Angello and Tocadisco, but also Daft Punk, Eric Prydz and that of Axwell.

What Avicii wants is to create music for people to listen to and come to love, whether it be at home or in a dark nightclub. Avicii puts great emphasis on melodies in his productions and wants to appeal to fans of many different house music genres. Avicii signed on to At Night Management in May 2008 and within a month the buzz around them spread noticeably and they were recognized on labels such as Joia Records, Vicious Grooves and Ministry of Sound, just to name a few. By the end of that month, Avicii had already signed a big deal with Vicious Grooves in Australia and were head on target to soon explode over the entire globe.

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DJ PS1 | Friday Jan 14th: Glow in the Dark Party @ Ultrabar

DC Nightlife - DJ PS1 at pop at Ultrabar Nightclub DC
DC Nightlife - DJ PS1 at pop at Ultrabar Nightclub DC

DJ PS1 throws down this Friday on the main floor at Ultrabar amid the Blacklights, Glowsticks, Techno, White shirts, Neon Colors, and more. Its “Glow in the Dark” this Friday at Pop with DJ PS1!   Be among the first people to show up and get free glowsticks to bump up the party! Plus you can cash in on the Progressive Open Bar on the main floor with $1 rails till 9pm, $2 rails till 10pm, and $3 rails till 11pm!

Get your full dose of Dance, House, and Techno in the basement vault level, Top 40 and hip hop on the main floor, Latin music up in the Bedroom, and Mashups and dance in the VIP (Chroma 4th floor). This is a perfect escape from the winter blues, and its on a Friday Night, so there’s no excuse to miss it.

Join the party on Friday at Ultrabar!
Join the party on Friday at Ultrabar!

Plus DJ PS1 will be rocking out on the main floor!  With a more than respectable Autumn Top 10 on beatport.com, PS1 has moved into Winter 10/11 with enough heat to melt metal! The Moodswing 360 all-star is one of NY’s brightest stars behind the decks. His impressive resume includes events at Cain, 1Oak and Tenjune as well as being a favorite of Diddy. In fact, it seems as though the paparazzi can’t leave the guy alone.

Paris Hilton comes to his events, says hi on a red carpet in LA, and PS1 ends up front page news in all the celebrity gossip columns.  Brittney Spears climbs into the booth and starts making out with him and… well, she does things like that anyway.  A favorite of Lindsay Lohan and Mary-Kate Olsen, it’s clear that PS1 has quite the buzz going for him. Spinning since he was 12 and discovered at 16 by neighbor DJ Skribble, the NY fly  would prefer all that attention be directed on the party itself. All he wants to do is get behind the decks, throw a rager and go home to his sneaker collection at the end of the day.

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Pics from the last Glow in the Dark party at POP

Main Floor: DJ Geometrix
Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop

POP Floor (Vault): DJ Maskell
Pop Dance, Pop House, Techno

Glow in the DarkBedroom (2nd Floor): NV & Bomba
Latin Music, Reggaeton, etc.

Chroma (3rd Floor): Lion L
Mashups, Dance, House

Glow in the Dark Ultrabar DC

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Win FREE BOTTLE SERVICE or DINNER

A new promotion that won’t redefine DC nightlife, but will make for some damn happy customers at Ultrabar & Barcode each week.

Here’s the deal:

Every week you see photographers throughout DC taking photos at the hottest venues. Every week you see these pictures on Facebook. You know this already. Here’s where things get interesting…

Every Sunday we’ll post pictures of the 10 best-dressed people at one of DC’s hottest venues. The person with the most ‘likes’ by the following Friday will receive either a free bottle at Ultrabar or $100 for dinner at Barcode!

When the pictures get posted, all you have to do is ‘like’ whomever you think has the most style and stays fly!

Kyau & Albert | Saturday January 8 | Fur

Kyau vs Albert at Club Glow Washington DCGLOW Washington DC presents:

Kyau & Albert
kyauandalbert.com myspace.com/kyauandalbert

Opening Set by Des McMahon
(Recoverworld, Mondo)

Saturday, January 8 2011
Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+
(202) 842-3401

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From: Germany
Style: Trance
Famous Tracks: Velvet Morning, Falling Anywhere, Made of Sun, Walk Down, Kiksu, Always a Fool
Best Known For: Being one of the top trance acts in the world.
DJ Mag Rank: 40

Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Kyau & Albert. German engineering at its finest.

Celebrated as one of the most accomplished and musical partnerships within the trance community for many years, DJ Mag’s #40 recently took their biggest steps yet towards mainstream exposure. With remixes of British icon Bent, Faithless f. Dido and a legendary collaboration with Above & Beyond, ze Germans continue to spread euphoric bliss wherever they land.

K&A’s productions are bigger and more music-driven than ever. Along with their classic club thrillers, 2010’s ‘Painkillers’ and ‘Once In A Life’ crossed over to fans of acts like Coldplay and Keane.

If you claim to love trance there are no excuses. We better see all you Glow-heads out in full force!!!
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2009 Kyau & Albert began the year with the release of their album ‘Best of 2002-2009’. They received the International Dance Music Award at the Miami Winter Music Conference for their single ‘Hide & Seek’ and were also praised with the prestigious Beatport Music Award for their remix of Cressida’s ‘6AM’. Having performed in 26 countries, they spent more days in airports and airplanes than ever before in their career. The single ‘I Love You’ wrapped up a fantastic year for Kyau & Albert.

2008 Their outstanding remix of Cressida’s ‘6AM’ was the best selling trance track of 2008 on Beatport, the leading online electronic dance music store. Marc Marberg joined the duo for a hot double collaboration ‘Neo Love/Orange Bill’ with ‘Orange Bill’ accompanied by a very clever and entertaining music video. Their remix of ‘Out of the Sky’ by Lange was yet another masterpiece popular across the global dance floor and having proved themselves as the remix masters, they were honoured in having the privilege of remixing Paul van Dyk’s single ‘Complicated’. Although it was the busiest year of their career, they also managed to release their hit single ‘Hide & Seek’ and due to popular demand, their sensational monthly radio show Euphonic Sessions was made available as a podcast through iTunes.

2007 Euphonic celebrated its tenth anniversary. To toast the label’s continued success in the electronic dance music arena, Kyau & Albert embarked on a global tour to commemorate their decade of dance. Their collaboration ‘Megashira’ with Marc Marberg was huge on the dance floor and they also released two more superb singles ‘Always a Fool’ and ‘7 Skies’.

2006 With a slight change in their name from Kyau vs. Albert to Kyau & Albert, ‘Walk Down/Kiksu’ was released as a double single. ‘Walk Down’ featured an associated music video and ‘Kiksu’ proved to be incredibly popular across the global dance floor. Their impressive second artist album ‘Worldvibe’ was released internationally. The first single from that album ‘Are You Fine?’ became their most successful release.

2005 ‘Made of Sun/Falling Anywhere’ was released as a double single in Germany on Euphonic and in the United Kingdom on Anjunabeats. This release was a global club hit and their biggest success to date. The mix compilation ‘Positive Ways 4’ was released later that year. Their album ‘Here We Are Now’ was also released in the United States of America, Russia and throughout Asia bringing Ralph and Steven many more new fans. As well as doing remixes for Schiller and OceanLab, they continued touring globally and commenced work on their second artist album.

2004 ‘Velvet Morning’ was released as a single on Anjunabeats in the United Kingdom and their next single ‘Not with You’ featuring Julie Lutat entered the German Singles Charts at #93. Their debut album ‘Here We Are Now’ was released in Germany after much anticipation. However, it was their remix of ‘Jump the next Train’ by Young Parisians which became an instant success and propelled them in to the international arena. Despite the growing number of requests for remixes by other artists such as Armin van Buuren or Ridgewalkers, Ralph and Steven focused on producing remixes of the singles ‘Made Of Sun’ and ‘Falling Anywhere’ from their debut album.

2003 ‘Review’ was the first compilation released by Kyau vs. Albert, showcasing their productions and remixes to date. Their next single ‘Velvet Morning’ entered the German Singles Charts at #74.

2002 ‘Save Me’ was finally released. It entered the German Singles Charts at #44. The demand by other artists for their remixes increased which kept Ralph and Steven incredibly busy during their weekly performances.

2001 Kyau vs. Albert released their single ‘Outside’ together with a music video played across German and European television. Paul van Dyk was a big fan of the single, playing it during his live sets. He eventually invited Ralph and Steven for an interview on his popular radio show. ‘Outside’ was a radio hit and entered the German Singles Charts at #74. Numerous remix requests followed from artists such as KayCee and Kosheen as well as further requests for television appearances. Despite Ralph and Steven having performance bookings every weekend, they worked hard to complete their single ‘Save Me’.

2000 The single ‘Great/Loebau’ entered the German Dance Music Charts in January, promoted by several German radio stations. WEA Records of Warner Music Germany was incredibly impressed with Kyau vs. Albert and commenced a three year deal with the duo.

1999 Using the pseudonym Moebius AG, Ralph and Steven produced a house track ‘Do what I want’ which became a massive club hit. It entered the German Dance Music Charts without any promotion by Euphonic.

1998 Although Ralph and Steven continued to produce tracks individually under various pseudonyms, they became an increasingly popular live act when performing as Kyau vs. Albert. ‘We Come In Peace’ was their first compilation released on Euphonic.

1997 In March Ralph and Steven established the record label Euphonic. Rough Mullar aka Sonorous and Ronski Speed were signed to the record label shortly after its establishment, which proved to be a solid foundation for their expression of new and creative musical ideas.

1996 Ralph and Steven became formally known as ‘Kyau vs. Albert’ and released their first single ‘Let me in’. They combined both of their small studios and established a music production company.

1995 Upon discovering they both had similar creative ideas, Ralph and Steven commenced producing music together. This included live performances.

1994 Ralph established Harmony Recordings together with DJ Shandy. Mirco de Govia was the first artist signed to the record label. Ralph met Steven Moebius Albert who had also been experimenting in producing electronic music.

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3 Reasons to Love Thursdays at Barcöde

Barcöde, the latest addition to Washington, DC’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scenes, is the perfect place to spend your Thursday evenings.

    DJ Stylus Chris :: He’s held a Vegas residency, been the official DJ for the Nationals, had a hip-hop track featured on the X-games, been on world tours as a choreographer/dancer and is currently developing a DJ program with Panorama resident Geometrix for the Bach to Rock music school chain.
    The Atmosphere :: Sleek, laid back and cool. Whether you want to dance, hang out at the bar, chill on a couch in the lounge or enjoy the heated outdoor patio, Barcöde gives you options with style.
    The Kitchen is Open Late :: Feel free to enjoy Barcöde’s nouveau American menu until midnight! Especially good is the salmon tartare and brick oven pizzas (we suggest pesto with prosciutto on top!)

Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
1101 17th Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC 20036
(202) 955-9001


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When it comes to DC restaurants and DC nightlife, Barcöde satisfies every desire. Come in this Thursday and see for yourself!

The 4 best New Year’s Eve DC Parties and Events (2011 in Washington DC)

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Washington DC New Year’s Eve Parties are getting closer, and now’s the time to decide where to go and how to celebrate your 2011!  To make you life easier, we’ve narrowed it down to the best four parties!


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Ultra New Year’s Eve at Ultrabar Nightclub DC (21+)
If you’re looking for a nicer nightclub to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Washington DC, but don’t want to skimp on the intensity, look no further than Ultrabar! Its a 21+ event in a great space with 6 bars spread across 5 floors and 4 DJs. Its the home of the party for those looking to ring in the new year with an intense party! See complete party details…

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Midnight Balloon Drop at Ultrabar Nightclub DC on New Year's Eve

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POP New Year's Eve at Fur Nightclub w/DJ Chachi

POP New Year’s Eve at Fur Nightclub w/DJ Chachi (18+)
Its a massive 18+ New Year’s Eve DC party at Fur Nightclub, one of the largest clubs in the area! Featuring 4 immense dance floors, ten bars, two vips, and three DJs, its guaranteed to be absolutely wild! With special guest DJ Chachi kicking it up a notch, other New Years Eve Parties in DC just can’t compete!  See complete party details…

The main floor at Fur Nightclub Washington DC
The main floor at Fur Nightclub Washington DC

New Years Eve Gala at Barcode DC
New Years Eve Gala at Barcode DC

New Year’s Eve Gala at Barcode Lounge DC (21+)
Barcode provides a completely different atmosphere for celebrating New Year’s Eve in DC, combining the energy and partying of New Year’s Eve with the relaxing yet upscale Bar and Lounge experience that’s made Barcode famous! Its the perfect spot for those who want to rock out on NYE in DC without dealing with loud music, long lines, and big club feel. See complete party details…

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Barcode Lounge Washington DC

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Masquerade New Year’s Eve at Lima Lounge DC (21+)
The most elite New Years Eve DC Party is held at Lima Lounge DC, complete with an exquisite full 3 or 5 course dinner, VIP tables, and of course a full size party on the main floor! Masquerade costume attire is encouraged for the party! The full experience includes wine-and-dine night, followed by the big party and the midnight champagne toast! See complete party details…

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Ferry Corsten | Saturday January 1 | Fur

Ferry Corsten at Club Glow Washington DCGLOW Washington DC presents:

Ferry Corsten
ferrycorsten.com/ twitter.com/FERRYCORSTEN

Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez

Saturday, May 22 2010
Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE Washington DC
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

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Now on his second US tour of the year, Ferry has also played the Creamfields tour and across Asia and South America. Even at this stage in his career, he’s discovering new things, stepping into uncharted territory and enjoying every minute of it.

“One of the unexpected highlights was when I played in Syria,” he explains. “I didn’t really know what to expect. They rarely have DJs play over there, so it was on a tennis court with a clubhouse next to it in the middle of the desert. It was great. The crowd was chaotic – in a good way.”

Playing to music lovers where the number of club events fall drastically short of somewhere like Europe or the UK, for example, is always destined to garner a rapturous response but this one made Ferry’s year.

While Ferry is still very much willing to lay down the sort of up-tempo big-room trance vibes he is best known for, a recent engagement with the deeper, more melodic side of house music has lead him to slot the odd 128/130BPM record into his sets.

“House music can be warmer, groovier and still have a party feel,” says Ferry. “Trance is much more melodic, so it is great that those two genres are really meeting each other at the moment. It creates a lot of space for everybody.”

A greater willingness to feed more gradual, slow-burning vibes into the mix has been spurred by the recent production of part two of his ‘Once Upon A Night’ mix series; a release that, as the title suggests, sets out to take the listener on a musical journey.

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Amid an arsenal of flashing lights, mesmerizing pyrotechnics, ascending fireworks and pulsating beats, tens of thousands of people are singing at the top of their lungs to his classic productions and latest hits. They clamor to get as close to the stage as possible at a recent concert to get a better view of the man pulling the strings behind the decks. From Malaysia to Melbourne, Lebanon to Los Angeles, the scene is eerily similar, with dance music fans the world over experiencing the latest show of a living legend. Few DJs can inspire this level of pomp and furor.

But then again, few have reached the levels of Ferry Corsten.

It’s easy to get hyperbolic and excessive when talking about DJs, but with dance music pioneer Ferry Corsten, whose musical productions and DJ sets have combined trance, house, and electro, the facts speak for themselves: Best Producer of the Year (Ericsson Music Awards). Best Trance DJ (Ibiza DJ Awards). And consistently voted as one of the Top 10 DJs in the world for almost a decade according to DJ Magazine. Since his immersion on the scene in the late 1990s, the Dutch musician has amassed best-selling albums, nearly a dozen gold singles, and countless other awards. Still, as longtime fans already know, Corsten has never been one to rest on his laurels.

This DJ/producer, who has just toured with his Twice in A Blue Moon: The Experience show, has played to hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe and has been busier than ever strengthening the link between his own musical production and DJ show elements. Based on his last artist album of the same name (featuring the hugely successful singles “We Belong,” “Radio Crash,” and “Made of Love” and released on Corsten’s own record label Flashover Recordings), the show is just the latest in a career that has melded influential productions with unprecedented live sets. In stark contrast to the typical DJ set that focuses solely on the DJ himself, Blue Moon’s 6-hour plus set sees Corsten as only one part of a grand, visual production, bringing the crowd into the party instead of lecturing and dictating like so many of his peers.

It’s this humility and desire to interact with his fans which has helped propel Ferry Corsten as one of the most sought after DJs in music. A far cry from the usual arrogant spinner that preaches to his crowd from on high, Corsten has enacted a number of projects designed to get his fans as close to the man himself as possible. In 2007, the DJ began “Corsten’s Countdown,” a weekly radio show that sees Corsten highlighting his favorite new tracks by artists both known and unsigned. Keeping in line with his desire for full interaction with his audience, fans can vote on their favorite tracks each week, which determines Corsten’s Countdown Chart, a Top 10 show at the end of each month. In addition, the recently released DVD Ferry Corsten – Backstage follows the artist as he prepares for both the release of his last artist album and his annual legendary “Full On Ferry” event in Rotterdam. In addition, Corsten recently launched www.FerryCorstenVIP.com, one of the most extensive artist sites that allows subscribers exclusive content and unprecedented access into Corsten’s life.

It’s a life that has been virtually raised on music. As a 9-year old kid growing up in Holland, Ferry Corsten became obsessed with both The Soul Show and Disco Mix Club, shows that specialized in club music and introduced Corsten to deejaying. Cut to the mid-1990s and a wildly prolific Corsten can be found producing two to three releases a week under a dizzying amount of aliases (System F, Gouryella) and record labels before starting Tsunami, his first imprint. His sixth release for the label, the trance anthem “Out Of The Blue,” went Top 20 in the U.K., sparked a massive bidding war for the producer and revolutionized dance music production. Since then, Corsten has remixed tracks from everyone from U2 to Moby to Public Enemy, released three albums under his own name and put out a myriad amount of compilations (Trance Nation, Passport) and singles under various guises.

While the producer is best known for his trance classics, Corsten has also been known to push boundaries creatively and has always been keen to switch up his musical style when the mood hits him. The producer released 2006′s L.E.F., an updated version of the classic electro Corsten loved growing up that earned the #1 spot on iTunes upon its release.

2010 is set to be one of Ferry Corsten’s busiest years yet. In addition to an upcoming album celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ultimate trance anthem “System F: Out of the Blue,” Corsten is busy preparing his latest compilation album with exclusive material and another full-length under his own name with an accompanying grand production tour set to kick off sometime next year.

It’s an ambitious schedule, but one in which Ferry Corsten has built his career on in past years. Someone who has had as many hits, rocked as many dance floors, produced so many classics, as Corsten would be forgiven for taking a hiatus and basking in the accolades. But there are still future classics to be made and people the world over to be entertained. And with a master who has already proven himself time and again running the show, the legend’s career is just starting.


Masquerade New Year’s Eve at Lima Lounge DC

New Years Eve DCThe most elite New Years Eve DC Party is held at Lima Lounge DC, complete with an exquisite full 3 or 5 course dinner, VIP tables, and of course a full size party on the main floor!  Masquerade costume attire is encouraged for the big party!  The full experience includes wine-and-dine night, followed by the big party and the midnight champagne toast!

New Years Eve Washington DC
Now taking reservations for VIP Tables and Bottle Service

Get an incredible 3 course dinner early in the night for $45, and optionally upgrade to get admission to the party later in the night!  Or get the late dinner package and score an unforgettable 5-course dinner for $110.  There’s also a simple yet still exquisite VIP buffet served in the lounge with a wide range of Lima’s specialty dishes cooked to perfection and ready to go!  Check out the New Years Eve DC packages!

Full Pricing and Complete Booking Details: New Years Eve DC at Lima

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THREE COURSE DINNER OPTIONS

First course:

  • Ceviche
  • Lima Empanada
  • Chicken Croquettes
  • Salted Cod Fritters
  • Mixed Field Greens

Second course:

  • Salmon (Wild Atlantic)
  • Cuban Chicken (Organic)
  • Lima’s Churrasco
  • Chilean Sea Bass (Line Caught/Wild)

Third Course:

  • Hazelnut Bread Pudding with Frangelico
  • Lima’s Chocolate Cake
  • Passion Fruit Creme Brulee

FIVE COURSE DINNER OPTIONS

First Course:

  • Blue Fin Tuna Tiradito
  • Cuban Bites Trio
  • Jamon Serrano

Second Course:

  • Lobster
  • Guava-BBQ Pork Ribs
  • Yellow Corn Chowder
  • Mixed Field Greens

Third Course:

  • Filet Mignon
  • Black Cod
  • Paella of Vegetables

Fourth Course:

  • Hazelnut Bread Pudding with Frangelico
  • Lima’s Chocolate Cake
  • Passion Fruit Creme Brulee

Fifth Course:

  • Vintage Port and Trio of Artisan Spanish Cheeses
  • Coffee and Chocolates