Dr. Dre & Chrysler Put ‘Beats’ in the Ride
Imported from Detroit.
Dr. Dre is redefining what it means to “Let Me Ride” with a recent partnership between Beats by Dr. Dre and the Chrysler Group.
Instead of rolling through Compton in a tricked out low-rider, Dre is now cruising around in the 2012 Chrysler 300S, which sports a 522-watt 12-channel amplifier from his “Beats by Dr. Dre” audio line.
The interior of the 300S Series offers a ton of features that appeal to young city dwellers. It not only includes Beats by Dre’s revolutionary new speaker system but also 12-way heated front power seats and an 8.4-inch touchscreen entertainment and communications system.
“Our partnership with the Chrysler Group will set the bar for the way music should be heard in cars. Beats by Dr. Dre has always been about restoring the emotional music connection between an artist and the listener, and Chrysler vehicles beginning with the Chrysler 300S will let drivers hear music the way the artists intended.”
– Jimmy Iovine | Chairman, Interscope Geffen-A&M Records | Co-founder, Beats by Dr. Dre
With artists like Diddy, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber using Beats by Dr. Dre products, it’s clear that these headphones are a force to be reckoned with in the audio world. Italian producer/DJ Benny Benassi was even spotted wearing a pair last time he was in DC at Club Glow.
With 522 watts of power over 12 channels, the new Chrysler 300S may be equally as much mobile music studio as it is a vehicle.
International Thursdays Launch Party: Thursday 6/16/11 [Barcode]
Same parties every Thursday have you bored? Enter the new Thursday party at Barcode! This is an international night like no other, and it all begins June 16. DJ Ramzy and DJ Lion L will be there to showcase the hottest in Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Greek music, and more! Do you know what a Tubla (arabic drum) sounds like along with the music? Enjoy, and if not: come and find out: one will be going all night.
Sometimes a club will give away free Champagne (or usually more accurately sparkling wine) to groups of ladies who show up. Barcode has decided that simply isn’t enough fun and is offering a free bottle of Ketel One vodka to every group of 6-10 ladies (21+) who make reservations in advance. Free bottles of premium vodka, $5 jello shots, and $5 margaritas and you know it’s going to get a little wild.
This will also mark the launch of hookahs on the patio. Those who make a bottle table reservation will receive a complimentary hookah but anyone is free to reserve one for just $25. There’s no fee for admission or guest list, just a solid party with something for everyone.
Haven’t experienced Barcode yet? View the video below for a quick tour (or read what we have to say):
International Thursdays at Barcode Launch Party
- Drinks:
- Groups of 6-10 ladies (21+) receive a free bottle of Ketel One with advance reservation.
- $5 Jello Shots
- $5 Margaritas
- Admission and Guest List:
- No admission fee or guest list.
- Date and Time:
- Thursday 6/16/11 Launch party and recurring Thursdays.
- 10pm-3am
Barcode
1101 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
202.955.9001
George Acosta: Sat 7/9/11 [Glow at Fur]
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Opening Set by Roberto Gonzalez
Saturday July 9, 2011
Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE
Washington D.C., DC
(202) 842-3401
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+
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From: USA (Miami)
Style: Progressive House/Trance
Famous Tracks: True Love feat. Fisher, Angelfalls feat. Ayla, Mellodrama
Best Known For: Pioneering trance in the US, being Glow’s first ever booking, running one of Miami’s most successful club nights at Shadow Lounge
Trance legend George Acosta started it all for Club Glow back in ’99. He February performance at Fur brought the old and young heads together with some of the best straight EDM out there. The young heads couldn’t believe that a guy that’s been around for so long is still so amazing. The old heads recounted past glory.
George is back this summer at Glow to school the new generation of dance fans on how to do clubbing in the US justice!
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George Acosta – Lost World 360 – DJ Spotlight – Ruby & Tony [St. Petersburg, Florida] by George Acosta
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Trance, whether you like your trance melodic and uplifting, or hard and fast, trance by any definition is here to stay. From the warehouse parties of the late 80’s to car commercials in 2001, trance has become part of the new millennium, part of our lifestyle. And all because of DJs like George Acosta. George proves every time he puts a needle on a record that “trance”, whatever the label, has changed, evolved, become a lifestyle, a culture… as well it should. With over 15 years of experience as a DJ and producer, George has helped change and evolve trance from an underground movement to massive festival experiences throughout the world. “George Acosta is probably America’s most unique DJ and has undoubtedly been a major force in shaping the sound of trance in Miami and beyond” says fellow DJ Dave Ralph. George Acosta is America’s representative in the global Trance scene.
Coming up playing warehouse parties in his native Miami, he then went on to producing tracks of his own with such international hits like Planet Soul, Emotions, Taking Over Space, R U Awake and The Reaper. He then made the next logical step for a successful DJ/producer and opened his own record store, Grooveman Music in Miami.
He knows his crowds so well because he is just as big a fan as they are of his music. Just like the thousands he plays for, George Acosta lives it. George tries to maintain a close connection to the people who come to hear him play because like them, he discovered the music as a fan first.
It was during his three-year residency at Miami’s famed Shadow Lounge that George honed his craft and began educating South Beach to this wonderful emotional roller-coaster ride that was quickly moving west from Europe. Now firmly entrenched in South Beach, George produced his first mix cd, “Awake”. This became the definitive sound of South Beach. It was this same cd that helped propel George on to the world stage.
With record bag and headphones in hand, George prepared to move the planet in his own unique way. He began playing some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, Berlin’s Love Parade, Miami’s Ultra Beach Festival and Rave on the Rocks to name a few. And with demand for George reaching a fever pitch, he produced his second mix cd,”Release: AM and PM”. This ambitious double cd was representative of his legendary all night sets, evoking the different emotions and textures of his sets, from epic, string-soothed splendor to searing tech-trance.
The demand for all things George Acosta soon led to other successful mix cds: such as “Trance Nation America” through Ministry of Sound along with his latest release entitled “History of Trance” on Ultra Records. George is also currently in the studio working on some original material with such artists as worldwide sensation Jon Secada among others.
“Traveling to different places and countries every week, playing for so many people–it makes me want to play more intimate stuff,” he explains. “I used to play harder. Now I’m into the more melodic stuff. I guess when you grow into this scene you want to play records that mean something.” George proves he’s a trance DJ that can move onto something bigger and better. “Whenever I play anywhere, I feel like I am at home, I look down to the dance floor and I see my people, they understand me, they understand what is happening as I spin my records.” It’s a journey that happens week after week, and George is their guide.
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DJ Geometrix: Fri 7/8/11 [Pop at Ultrabar]
DJ Geometrix
Geo on Facebook
@djgeometrix
Geo on YouTube
Friday July 8, 2011
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 638-4663
Doors Open at 9pm | Ages 18+
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DJ Geometrix Original Production & Remixes by DJ Geometrix
Panorama Productions Resident DJ Geometrix is one of DC’s finest. Not only does he hold weekly spots at Pop @ Ultrabar and the hip-hop room at Glow @ Fur; he is also a co-director of the B2R (Back to Rock) Music School’s Beat Refinery in Herndon, VA.
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You Are The S&M (DBK REBOOT) by DBK
HOUSE MIX by DBK
Dirty House Mix by DBK
Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC was once a bank, and this is The Vault! In addition to a bar and dance floor, the Vault features a hall lined with couches, sunken chairs and intimate escapes in case you meet the love of your life on a Friday night!
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DJ Suelto – Reggaeton Quick Mix May 2011 by DJ SUELTO
BACHATA mix (04.19.10) by DJ SUELTO
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With Mario Salsa on the congas, DJs Suelto and Bomba bring the hype every Friday to The Bedroom at Ultrabar for Pop’s Latin/International party. Whether its bang-out reggaeton or couples moving to the smooth rhythms of salsa and bachata, The Bedroom at Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC is a huge weekly draw!
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Little White Dress Party: Fri 6/24/11 [Midtown]
Theme parties are always a good way to get things going, and the people at Midtown are going all-out for one on June 24. Most everyone has attended a little black dress party at some point or another; if they weren’t one of the best things to hit clubbing since lasers one would say it’s a tired concept. But Midtown wanted to do something different. They’re throwing a little white dress party and covering all the details. In short, we like their thinking. What’s better? The whole thing will be hosted by Playmate Shannon James. You read correctly, a little white dress party hosted by a Playmate: perfection.
To sweeten the deal, ladies wearing a little white dress will enjoy an open bar until midnight. What’s the cover? Nothing, and no guest list to worry about either.
Some details for you and a recap:
Little White Dress Party
- Hosted by: Playmate Shannon James
- Open bar 9-12 for ladies in a little white dress!
- 3 floors of fun and partying
- No Cover
- Date & Time:
- June 24-25, 2011
- 9:00pm – 3:00am
Midtown Partyplex
1219 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20036
21+ to enter on Fridays.
Images and information courtesy: www.midtown-dc.com.
Are Angry Birds Going to Take Over the World?
If you ask us, this whole Angry Birds thing has gotten a little out of hand. What started off as a simple way to kill some time (and pigs) on your cell phone has since earned a cult following and so much more. Admittedly, it is an addictive game: hours have been lost and cell phones have been smashed (out of frustration) when stuck on a level.
January 31 of this year was when the takeover began. Rovio, the maker of angry birds, announced Angry Birds: Rio (The Movie) would be coming out on April 15, 2011 (accompanying game trailer). Unfortunately for those of you who have been holding their breaths since January, it will be at least another 3 years wait for the movie. Why the drastic change in timeline you might ask? Well, Rovio is taking the movie (and future endeavors) so seriously that they purchased an animation studio. They plan on doing a great deal of the movie in-house. Just to recap, this is what happened: cell phone game created, got insanely popular, planned to base a movie off of it, purchased a studio, and now they’re in the filmmaking business as well. Sounds like a lot to us as well but wait, there’s more.
While the US may have caught the Angry Bird(s) bug, we have nothing on Barcelona, Spain. I think everyone has seen the funny videos of insane fans creating life-size angry birds, but what happens when T-Mobile takes it seriously? You’ll see below, s*** just got real. Angry Birds has now gone larger than life, complete with explosions and a live band.
Angry Birds, possibly (literally) blowing up a city near you soon.
Manufactured Superstars: Thurs 7/7/11 [Glow at Lima]
GLOW Washington DC presents:
Manufactured Superstars on Facebook
@mf_superstars
MF on YouTube
Opening Set by Ryan Mosel
Thursday June 7, 2011
Lima Lounge
1401 K Street NW
Washington D.C., DC 20001
(202) 789 2200
Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+
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From: Denver, CO
Style: House, mash up
Famous Tracks: Take Me Over, Wiggle It
Artists Remixed: Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Erick Morillo, Flor-Rida and David Guetta, Tiesto, Kaskade, Bruno Mars, Nicole Scherzinger, Afrojack
Best Known For: Co-founding Beatport
The guys who helped revolutionize dance music distribution are mashing up anything and everything! They’ve manufactured their superstardom through hard work and the best connections out there!
You’ll everything from Bruno Mars to Erick Morillo during an MF live show!
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Manufactured Superstars Playlist April 2011 by Manufactured Superstars
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The Manufactured Superstars are a U.S based electronic music duo consisting of two members; Brad Roulier and Shawn Sabo. Although all DJ’s will argue that they are all unique in their own ways, these two energetic artists have a strikingly unique sound. They love mashing up popular electro, progressive, house, pop music, and any other genre of music, to make every tune their own. Brad and Shawn are based in Denver, Colorado. These two ingenious minds also founded Beatport, which is not only the leading electronic music download store, but also the most influential company moving electronic music forward today.
Brad Roulier teamed up with Shawn Sabo to create the Manufactured Superstars in 2005. Since then, they have rocked the worlds of many, not only in night club settings from coast to coast, but also pumped up the biggest electronic music festivals. This ecclectic duo have talent in playing the music, putting on a vibrant show, and even producing the music as well. They have released many of their own tracks on Subliminal Records, Twisted, Sounds Like Music, Cutting Records, and countless others. Their remix of “Dancin'” on Subliminal Records reached the #1 spot on the top download site, DJDownload.com, and stayed on top for many weeks. Las Vegas hosts a weekly radio show featuring live and new mixes of the Manufactured Superstars. Every Wednesday nights, they take over the Las Vegas airwaves from channel 94.7fm.
The Manufactured Superstars’ main goal and fundamental idea is to play fun and energetic music to enhance the vibe and energy of any atmosphere. The dancfloor is never empty nor stationary when they take over the decks. They are not afraid to play records . They have exceptional skills of incorporating all types of music so effortlessly into their live acts. They truly put on a high-energy performance, as they fly through more than 100 tracks in a two-hour set.
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A Titanium Collar Stay That Opens Beer and More?
Ever been stranded on your yacht in the middle of the Potomac and dropped the only bottle opener overboard? Yeah, we haven’t either but, with the Titan Multi-Tool Collar Stays you would be prepared. For that matter, you’ll be prepared any time a collared shirt and bottle opener happen to be necessary in the same setting. This is more often than one would think, just wait until the fraternities hear about this one.
At first glance these are clearly something different, maybe just a gimmick one would think. Sure, a collar stay crafted of titanium seems like extreme overkill but this one does so much more. Need to open a beer, tighten (or loosen) a screw, cut an annoying loose thread, or just keep your shirt collar from looking terrible? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this gadget has you covered.
Four will set you back a steep $50, but you will be one of the few and proud to own a shirt accessory made out of titanium with functionality that would make MacGyver jealous.
Pricing and more information can be found via: exuvius.com. Not sure what a collar stay is? Guys please take note, a lot more people need to use these. This is one instance where using Wikipedia as a reference should be okay. And here is what they have to say about collar stays:
“The stays ensure that the collar lies flat against the collarbone, looking crisp and remaining in the correct place.”
Lost Society DC Preview II
As you saw in the Sneak Preview of Lost Society we posted last month, this place was shaping up to be a pretty slick spot. With construction nearing completion, the project is looking absolutely stunning. Have a look at these progress pics from early June 2011!
U.S. Air Guitar Championships (DC Regional): Sat 6/11/11 [9:30 Club]
If you have ever dreamed of becoming a rock star without having to practice an instrument, your moment to shine has arrived!
This Saturday at 7 pm, the legendary 9:30 Club will be hosting the U.S. Air Guitar Championship DC Regional competition. Contestants will have a chance to exhibit their air guitar skills for a chance to compete in August at the U.S. Air Guitar Finals. The winner of this will then be flown to compete at the Oulu Music Video Festival in Finland to compete at the international level!
Round 1: Competitors perform a song of their choosing.
Round 2: Those who advance perform an improv to a surprise song selected by a panel of independent judges.
Contestants will perform for one minute of a song and be judged on a combination of technical merit, stage presence, and “airness.” Participation is free and contestants must arrive no later than 7 pm to sign in. Roadies and groupies are expected to pay for entry.
Founded in 2003, U.S. Air Guitar is the official Air Guitar Association of the United States and is responsible for operating the U.S. Air Guitar Championships, official Regional events, and specialized championships.
U.S. Air Guitar is devoted to taking our nation’s unofficial pastime out of the bedroom and putting it up on the world stage. US Air Guitar is an official member of the World Air Guitar Association. Entering its seventh year in the US and its fourteenth year world-wide, official national championships currently are held in 24 countries around the globe.
