Category: Dc Events

❦ CHURCH: a Sunday Service of House Music ❦

Thank you all once again for a great first installment with Animal Trainer at the Huxley. Friends and family all over came to share a special night with the boys from ZURICH alonside our partners in crime YACO & BREITEN breaking new boundries with some amazing sets. WE now bring it back to our locals showcase of amazing talent here in the city that has carried us through the years. Every month will feature talent from all around our communities teamed up with other locals, praising them for their mastery in the art of Djing. Our first guest this season features JUBILEE aka Mo.

❖ For all those looking for something intimately unique dating back to house music of old — you now can dedicate your spirit to the SOUND of an alternative rhythm that condemns the sins of conventional electronic music. Leave this life of boredom and basic behind, and follow us to discover salvation at CHURCH. We gather every other Sunday to cleanse your mind, body, and soul of the nefarious influences of everyday dance music. Come and experience redemption with friends and family at this intimate event featuring avant-garde, off the grid sounds on the cutting edge of deep house music.

– Service provided by –

☞ JUBILEE
[ Slope Traxx | DC ]

☞ STEVE KIRN ( Bday Set )
[ Sunglass Sundays | DC ]

☞ ITZJACK
[ BaltoTroit | DC ]

❖ Congregate to wtiness an exclusive local’s event that showcases original talent in the underground HOUSE MUSIC movement. We promise to bring you a variety of different teachings from all aspects of underground music, joining together local crews to preach their sound. Not meant for the closed minded, but always open for those willing to find new purpose and experience a new kind of groove.

❖ From the people that bring you SUNGLASS SUNDAYS in the summer, our winter event CHURCH returns this year at a fabulous new indoor location: THE HUXLEY.

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

Thursday, September 24 • Bar opens 8PM, Roof 9PM, Club 10PM

Enter Salon de Versailles: a Masquerave hosted in our own gilded palace and featuring the sounds of Claptone, Leo Lee and Fort Fairmont. ESL’s DJ Provoke and everyone’s favorite cherub, zacheser are at the controls in the bar. All masked revelers will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with entry. Indulge yourselves.

Advance tickets: ticketfly.com/purchase/event/933353

Claptone (Exploited | Berlin)
www.claptone.com
soundcloud.com/claptone
facebook.com/claptone.official
twitter.com/Claptone_

Leo Lee ( SGS | DC )
soundcloud.com/leonardo-lee

Fort Fairmont ( DC )
soundcloud.com/fortfairmont

Bar:
DJ Provoke
soundcloud.com/dj-provoke
www.djprovoke.com

zacheser
facebook.com/zacheser
soundcloud.com/zacheser

CLAPTONE:

By now we all know that 2012AD proved to be a year dominated by Claptone’s infectious ‘Cream’ track. It became an immediate hit, topping new world charts at Beatport and RA. In 2013 his shamanistic sonic powers really took him everywhere – the mystical figure played 200 shows in 130 cities on 6 different continents. Hot productions to bleed from this shadowy one’s lair include ‘No Eyes’ and ‘Wrong’ which both topped Beatport charts, got played by everyone, were ubiquitous across Ibiza all summer and also picked up plenty of Radio 1 plays from Pete Tong and Annie Mac. But that’s not all, because remixes of the Pet Shop Boys, The Magician and George Morel’s classic house tune ‘Let’s Groove’ also managed to capture audiences under their spell.

As for 2014AD, already it has been a whirlwind ride for this avian form as he released ‘Ghost feat. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’ and ‘United’, which made #1 in the Beatport Deep House Release Charts. Remixes of the late great Romanthony as well as Klaxons have also got the world hot under their collar and soon they are to be treated to the wondrous thing that will be his debut album. Featuring lots of fantastic collaborations with renowned singers, it is sure to be a fine artistic statement that sums up exactly what this strange figure is all about.

Deep and woozy, the Claptone sound pairs theatre with tragedy, feel good vibes with acute melancholia and imbues each groove with a Rhodes laced funk, an organic string hook and myriad earthy elements. Up to the present day, Claptone releases have been birthed on Germany’s influential Exploited label but who or whatever Claptone is, it is alive, with a life of its own, evolving and revolving in equal measure, exploring new sounds naturally and forever taking inspiration from long gone and occult worlds.

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
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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.

www.skylitedc.com

• 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.