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Skylite DC Presents

::HOUSE RITUALS featuring FEDERICO SCAVO::

Local Support by
Heather Femia

Welcome to a brand new concept. A concept that dates back to the true origins of house music. We are proud to present an evening that encompasses the world of house music as we know it, from its very start. House Ritual Thursdays at Toro Toro will feature some of the most prolific and proficient house music Producers/DJ’s that spin the music at its truest core, and not fall victim to its sub-genre’s, but rather, have redefined it with their touch. We hope you enjoy this new musical journey at the nations capitol as much as we have putting it together.

FEDERICO SCAVO:

Few names have stood the test of time in House music like Federico Scavo. The resurgence of House music in recent years has spawned a new generation of names that have moved aside many legends, but Federico is one of those rare talents that is just as relevant and exciting now as he was when the genre was nothing more than a baby. Over his career, he’s twisted and refined his sound through Tech, Electro, Funky, Deep and Tribal formats, never losing the ‘Scavo Sound’ – but consistently remaining one of the front-runners for new innovation and ideas as House music has developed.

In the booth – Federico is an imposing act – a master of his craft with an extensive knowledge and depth to his musical library that’s incomparable to any other DJ in the business. Decades spent refining his style and gathering the experience needed to be truly world class has resulted in something special – every Federico Scavo show is stuffed with a diversity and character that’s unmistakably his own. Federico’s tour schedule is never-ending and full of the most prominent names in House music. His journeys have taken him to Ultra Music Festival Miami, Ministry of Sound London, Footwork Toronto, Ruby Skye San Francisco, Ku De Ta Bali, Dragon-i Hong Kong, Pepper Club Shenzen, Cavo Paradiso Mykonos, Carpe Diem Croatia, Alsina Buenos Aires, Lollipop Tirana, Nikki Beach Miami, Waterland Festival Helsinki and hundreds of venues in-between. Still finding the time to hold down a residency at Wall in Miami, Florida – Federico’s work as a DJ is never done.

In the studio, Federico has worked his way through a discography that’s seen his consistently chart-topping releases showcased on the likes of Ultra, Toolroom, Spinnin, Tiger, Great Stuff, X Records, Pacha, Hotfingers, Ego, Azuli and just about every major authority in the world of House music. No less than twenty plus years deep into his journey through the music he knows, loves and now leads – the Federico Scavo sound is still setting the levels for the newer generations of House music. Keeping at the top of this game takes more than just hard work and talent, but whatever the formula is – Federico’s still taking down number one spots on the likes of Beatport and iTunes – a testament to his class and an example for any aspiring DJ/Producer.

Born close to Florence, Italy – Federico’s surroundings were rich in culture and art, undoubtedly an influence towards his artistic development. Hardworking and driven in his infancy – a budding Federico Scavo took to music at a young age and made an informed decision at an early stage that music would be a world he’d devote his life to. Through years of early development, it was as New System that Federico first tasted true success as a musician. Inspired by the electronic music of the early nineties and a life surrounded by music of all forms, the Italo sound was the dominant style of the time and in 1994 ‘This Is The Night’ shot to international recognition achieving platinum status in Canada, racking up over 400,000 sales and clarifying Federico’s belief that there was a life and career for him in creating music. New System enjoyed a year of success on the back of their hit with X-Energy Records but it was the underground that was calling for Federico, who made sure even his commercially successful releases were packaged with ‘Underground’ and ‘Tribal’ versions – proof that right from the start his heart was with the underground from day one.

Following his success with New System – several years of refinements and experimentation saw Federico establish himself as not just a songwriter, but also a fully qualified and technically sound producer with a total understanding of his craft. In 2002 Hot Coffee presents Pink Coffee released one of the year’s breakthrough tracks ‘Another Brick In The Wall’ – an accurate modernisation of the Pink Floyd classic that was approved by Roger Waters and beamed around the world via MTV and the multitude of DJs that had the track in their top selections of the year. Federico’s successes as a producer and DJ naturally steered him towards other areas of the industry, most notably as a label owner. In 2004 Coffee Killer and Shibusa Records were launched and artistically directed by Scavo, with both labels enjoying many years of consistent releases that ensured the underground was well stocked with the best in new and innovative House music. Bringing through new talents and sounds has always been a duty that comes with success and is one that Federico takes seriously. His Area 94 imprint has become a hotbed for the best in organic House music since its inception in 2007 and boasts over one hundred releases that have helped to break through the likes of Josh Feedblack, Giacomo Tosi and Luca Guerrieri, whilst also calling on some of Federico’s most infamous associates including Alex Kenji, Crazibiza and Phunk Investigation to name but a handful.

Through the digitalisation of Electronic music over the last ten years – Federico has remained at the forefront of the global House movement, ensuring his status, as a kingpin in the industry is a permanent fixture. With 2014 already boasting releases with the likes of Toolroom, D:Vision and Tiger Records – the work rate never ceases and why would it? Federico is still on top of the world working a relentless international diary of DJ shows and educating the new generations of underground House music with his hypnotic and captivating shows and productions. The stars of tomorrow will continue to emerge, but the beauty of House music is in the respect and understanding of the importance of its roots – something Federico is unmistakably a focal contributor to.

Local Support by
Heather Femia

If this sounds like a fun time to you, we encourage you to join us. Bottle service is available, ask us about our specials.

21+ | 10:00PM – Close | Tickets Available: http://www.wantickets.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=188751

***For table/bottle service, please call 202.520.1303 or email vip@skylitedc.com.

Fashionable attire encouraged.

If you have any questions, concerns, inquiries please call 202.905.5337 or email info@skylitedc.com.

SGS | Season 4 | Labor Day Edition

☼ We invite you back to something familiar, fun and for a great cause. SUNGLASS SUNDAYS, a locals rooftop party in the heart of DC. Comprised of musicians, artist and locals in our community. A day for friends and family to enjoy some of the most premiere talent in the underground scene all working together as one.

☼ Once again we have teamed up with ONE SIGHT, http://www.onesight.org/na/donate/donate_eyewear/
A charity that takes donated sunglasses to recycle into prescription eyewear for children in need. So if you have a pair of sunglasses or eye glasses that are broken and old, bring them to help the less fortunate. Now we can enjoy a great day with amazing music while changing peoples lives.

– FEATURED TALENT –

❤ JUBILEE – 4hr Bday Set
[ Slope Traxx | DC ]

☞ LARRY RAMIREZ
[ Slope Traxx | DC ]

☞ RAFFI
[ Loop | DC ]

☞ RAINIER RODRIGUEZ
[ Good House | DC ]

– SUNGLASS SUNDAYS [SGS]

❤ A SPECIAL event that will cater to all you food and house music junkies. We are a social gathering throughout the DC area, based on seductive sounds of deep house. DJs, playing refreshing non commercial music that will get you in the groove while drinking BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS, dancing and eating in a intimate setting, that is never over dramatized and will always be stress free.

************************** BRUNCH SPECIALS ***************************

☼ $20 all you can drink bracelet MIMOSAS [2pm-5pm] ☼
– FOR OUR FRIENDS and FAMILY –

► FREE until 5PM
► $10 COVER AFTER 5pm
► NO DRESS CODE NO DRAMA NO PROBLEMS
► RE ENTRY ALLOWED if space is available

Become fans of us at
http://instagram.com/sunglasssundays
http://twitter.com/sunglasssundays
http://www.youtube.com/user/sunglasssundaysdc

Skylite DC | Present

::HOUSE RITUALS featuring HEATHER FEMIA + FRIENDS::

Welcome to a brand new concept. A concept that dates back to the true origins of house music. We are proud to present an evening that encompasses the world of house music as we know it, from its very start. House Ritual Thursdays at Toro Toro will feature some of the most prolific and proficient house music Producers/DJ’s that spin the music at its truest core, and not fall victim to its sub-genre’s, but rather, have redefined it with their touch. We hope you enjoy this new musical journey at the nations capitol as much as we have putting it together.

HEATHER FEMIA + MLEM

As the Corporate Fashion Director for Nordstrom, Heather
created soundtracks to designer fashion events across the country. Taking in the nightlife in great fashion cities was part of the job.

Currently, trips to Ibiza, Spain, continue to fuel a love of dance music, as well as the chillout genre the island is known for. Heather has been responsible for the musical backdrop to high profile parties, in dramatic spaces, such as the Air & Space Museum in DC and Grand Central Station in NY. Every event and client receives a custom programmed playlist.

Spinning in distinguished underground haunts insures her sets remain fresh and relevant. Her style proudly spans genres, crosses cultures, and always embraces the disco roots dance music sprang from.

Guest List Valid All Night.

RSVP at guestlist@skylitedc.com

If this sounds like a fun time to you, we encourage you to join us. Bottle service is available, ask us about our specials.

21+ | 10:00PM – Close | Guestlist

***For table/bottle service, please call 202.520.1303 or email vip@skylitedc.com.

Fashionable attire encouraged.

If you have any questions, concerns, inquiries please call 202.905.5337 or email info@skylitedc.com.

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• Sian ( Octopus Recordings | Barcelona )
• Ashwin Khosa ( Trapez | BKLYN )
• Oliver Caine ( Hidden Recordings )

Flash & Verboten combine to present the return of Octopus Recordings head honcho Sian, touting his latest LP “Anthracite” out August 3rd. A night of groovy, submarine techno house awaits with Traum MBF’s Ashwin Khosa alongside. Trev-ski‘s Audio Zen premiers in the bar featuring Alex Gardel, Graham Hatke and himself.

Classic modern techno is exactly what Sian and his label Octopus represent. When you have interests ranging from entomology, cosmology and marine biology, to the social impact of the rave generation, you tend to make unusual art. Sian stands out as a little more bohemian than the average electronic talent.

Born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in southern Spain, he chose early to drop out of normal society and engage in the extraordinary. Adhering more to the avant-garde side of club culture, his tracks show an otherworldly, slow and hypnotic slant on big speaker electronic music. Having quickly developed an oeuvre of work that appeared on stalwart labels like Soma, Pokerflat, Bedrock and Aus before starting his own imprint, he has been reworked along the way by talent like Steve Bug, Pan-Pot, Carlo Lio, Nicole Moudaber, Efdemin and Minilogue.

Whether conducting everlasting sweat soaked DJ sessions or creating timeless dance music, Sian is a truly diverse and original talent. At once chic and debonaire, but always intensely inventive. We look forward to an evening of high-energy, cutting-edge techno with Sian.

Tickets:  http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/891977

Skylite DC Presents

::HOUSE RITUALS featuring STONEBRIDGE::

Welcome to a brand new concept. A concept that dates back to the true origins of house music. We are proud to present an evening that encompasses the world of house music as we know it, from its very start. House Ritual Thursdays at Toro Toro will feature some of the most prolific and proficient house music Producers/DJ’s that spin the music at its truest core, and not fall victim to its sub-genre’s, but rather, have redefined it with their touch. We hope you enjoy this new musical journey at the nations capitol as much as we have putting it together.

STONEBRIDGE:

Since tapping into the musical mainstream with his remix work for artists such as Borgeous, Sia, Jason Derulo, Icona Pop, Taio Cruz and Ne-Yo, Grammy Award nominated producer and DJ StoneBridge has not slowed down. StoneBridge has taken his unique brand of sexy, groove-ladled house to crowds throughout the world. His DJ travels have encompassed top bill performances at stages from Australia’s Future Music Festival to Womb in Tokyo, while being a regular guest at clubs like London’s Ministry of Sound and Bleu in Detroit.

In his early days, StoneBridge created Sweden’s first DJ/Remix company, SweMix. He turned a basement operation into a hugely successful record label and brand. The label was responsible for worldwide hits like Robin S ‘Show Me Love’ (StoneBridge Remix), and the Remix that got StoneBridge his Grammy Nomination, Ne-Yo ‘Closer’ (StoneBridge Remix). Then in 2012 StoneBridge received a BMI Songwriter of the year award as co-writer of Jason Derulo’s ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’.

His prolific musical output has led to three studio albums. StoneBridge’s debut LP came in 2004 with the arrival of ‘Can’t Get Enough’, which garnered international acclaim among clubbers and the world’s music press. The album went on to sell over 60.000 copies and spawned undoubtedly two of StoneBridge’s biggest singles to date; ‘Put ‘Em High’ and ‘Take Me Away’, which both scored UK Top 10 chart positions.

He then returned to the studio to complete the next album, ‘Music Takes Me’, which featured massive hits like ‘SOS’, ‘You Don’t Know’ and ‘Close To Heaven’.

His third artist album, ‘The Morning After’, released in 2010, was regarded by StoneBridge as his “musical chef d’oeuvre”. The title track and second single from the album ‘Trip’en’ saw StoneBridge maintain his form for success with a slew of DJ and radio support.

In 2014 StoneBridge released the two hit singles that received Grammy consideration- ‘Be Kind’, (StoneBridge & Crystal Waters), and ‘You Can Have It All’ (StoneBridge, Luv Gunz & Koko LaRoo). Both are big hits on Spotify and have been supported by top DJs and radio stations worldwide. A new remix package of ‘Put ‘Em High’ and ‘Take Me Away’ saw the light on HK Records resulting in another Beatport Top 10.

With his music regularly chalking up playlist support on radio networks such as BBC Radio 1, Sirius XM and Kiss FM, StoneBridge’s presence on the airwaves is familiar. This led to StoneBridge hosting his own weekly three-hour mix show on Sirius XM/BPM broadcasting to millions every Saturday throughout North America as well as a weekly guest mix for Hed Kandi Japan.

As a resident at Sirius XM/BPM with his show Epic Mix with StoneBridge, his name has become synonymous with Saturday night dance music.

In addition to his busy studio, radio and touring commitments, StoneBridge also runs his own record label Stoney Boy Music, established in 1997 and boasts early releases from future stars Axwell, Eric Prydz, and Robbie Rivera, and the highly acclaimed sub label Dirty Harry Records, which launched in 2014.

“Epic Mix with StoneBridge” airs every Saturday on Sirius XM/BPM 9pm – 12am (EST) throughout North America. StoneBridge can also be heard weekly in Japan on Hed Kandi Japan.

Local Support by
TBA

If this sounds like a fun time to you, we encourage you to join us. Bottle service is available, ask us about our specials.

21+ | 10:00PM – Close | Tickets Available:

***For table/bottle service, please call 202.520.1303 or email vip@skylitedc.com.

Fashionable attire encouraged.

If you have any questions, concerns, inquiries please call 202.905.5337 or email info@skylitedc.com.

****************FREE EVENT**********************************

TIMO MAAS STARTS at 6PM till ???

THIS EVENT IS FREE!!! We know you work hard for your money..so enjoy an afternoon on us…no cover and amazing beats starting at 5pm-2am with International Headliners and the best Local Djs…come have a blast!

You Gotta be Kidding…ESL will be Rocking On this Day!
Groovetop is in Full Effect…
Please NOTE come early as event will reach capacity

Timo Maas Official Page ( Rockets and Ponies | Germany)
www.soundcloud.com/timo-maas

** 6HR EXTENDED SUN.SET **
+
Rodd Sim
+
Raffi

For Table Service/Further Info: Call 202 903 7186

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TIMO MAAS

If ‘Doom’s Night’ blew up the spot, then his solo albums – and we are now on his third – are where he’s forged a reputation for brave collaborative choices and cinematic sounds. Although Maas has been widely described as a purveyor of techno, tech house or a whole load of other genre prescriptions, the striking thing about his music is the effortless ease with which it morphs chameleon-like from one style to another. His latest album, for example, runs from the almost Beatles-esque raga of ‘Visions’, which features the sitar work of fellow German Torsten de Winkel – the pair having been introduced by our old friend Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe.

One sure measure of Maas’ studio success has been the vast array of games, movies and TV shows that have looked to his music to provide soundbeds and the appropriate atmosphere. “Well, we work with great sync-licensing people, but with all the albums it’s been the same situation. They are all relatively timeless and they have this cinematic quality. This is what the new album has in common with the first two. And, as a gamer myself, sometimes in the studio, you do think, ‘Wow this bit would sound amazing on a racing game!’”

Yet it is still his club work that informs and drives much of the desire in the studio. “I come from DJing,” he asserts. “For me it’s the connection to the world outside. It’s where I can experiment, where I hear about things, it’s just so important to what I do. How can you have a feeling for clubs when you are not going to them?”

Indeed. In clubs, as in the studio, there’s only one way to describe Timo Maas: lifer.

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Join us Saturday evening on the roof of The Embassy Row Hotel a very special event hosted by One Love Massive and Leonardo Lee. Come kick it on the roof with us and jump start your weekend with some drinks, some sunshine and some games. We have giant Jenga, giant connect four and a few other assorted games for you.

This week we are featuring
LEONARDO LEE [ Sunglass Sundays | DC ]
https://soundcloud.com/leonardo-lee
https://soundcloud.com/djeloel
https://soundcloud.com/eloel
https://www.mixcloud.com/djeloel/

We start the party at 5 and go till 10 so come out for the sunset and pool time. It’s a great way to catch up with friends and spend some time in the in a beautiful place.

What to Expect:

The roof has a pool, a bar and a grill station. You can get a pretty full range of drinks and a limited menu of awesome food. Quesadillas, burgers, crab cakes, bbq shrimp and chicken, all of it is bangin and everything on the menu is $10. You order at the bar and pick up your food at the grill station.

The pool isn’t huge but its big enough and its very usable. Bring your bathing suit, enjoy the weather. The hotel provides towels and there seems to always be plenty of them available. There is an outside shower on the roof and a bathroom on the 8th floor right before you hit the roof.

Normally it’s $25 for a day pass to the roof deck but during our events it is always free. There is a 360 view of the city and an almost constant breeze. In short its fucking lovely up there. There is plenty of seating; couches, cabanas, chairs and you do not have to pay to play. Avoid the orange chairs that look sketchy, they are indeed sketchy. We do not offer bottle service but the bartenders move quickly and are good at what they do. There is usually a solid selection of beers, get yourself a Radler and thank me late. Think malt liquor and grapefruit soda, boom!

The hotel is very nice but it’s not pretentious. Please respect the space and the people in it. The staff is really great there too so if you need anything just ask nicely and I am sure they will hook it up for you. Treat the place and the people how you want to be treated, it’s really that simple. Show love, get love.

When you arrive to the hotel take the elevator in the lobby to the 9th floor and follow the signs to the roof. Enjoy the MasPaz artwork in the hallway on the way up it’s really great. No need to check in with the front desk just come on up.

We will have a full selection of #DCASFUCK merchandise on hand so if you see someone selling them just hit him up and he or she will hook it up.

Have fun, be lucky:)

No cover, No Drama, All Love
5-10pm