AUSTIN CARNIVILLE SXSW!
I won’t be there will all of you lovely people this year, but just thought i’d share where i’d be if i was going! RSVP at AUSTINCARNIVILLE.COM
with love from the westcoast,
AZNATK.
Mark Farina @ Wired Live :: Saturday 2/6
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 @ Wired Live
Connekted Events presents : An Evening With…
Mark Farina **Special 4 Hour Set**
[Great Lakes Audio, Mushroom Jazz, Apt // San Francisco]
“I look at my job as a modern day traveling minstrel, to bring new music to as many places as I can, and expose obscure records that, otherwise, might go hidden.” Since 1989, Mark Farina has been traveling the globe performing at literally hundreds of shows a year, sometimes DJing both of his preferred styles in two different rooms at the same party. At other events, he’s been known to play extended sets. In his House sets, Mark is known for his uniquely effortless journeys on the jazzy side of Chicago House, mixed up San Fran style, and flawless as always!
Steve Mok
[Connekted, Deep End // Houston]
http://www.facebook.com/djstevemok
Steve Mok has discovered that music is an artistic expression that he must continue to cultivate. Wwith a degree in audio production & his days at the legendary Houston-based record store, Chemistry Records, as a house/progressive buyer, Steve Mok has developed a unique, deep grooving but yet funky style to keep the dance floor moving.
Skeezer
[Lowlife, H.U.H.M. // Houston]
Area 2 :: Dubstep Lounge Hosted by Gritsy!
Gritsy – Houston’s Infamous Underground Event – 4 Years Strong!
Featuring – Suraj K, Tdbz, Sdfone, Pejman, Hoshack & Thomas R!
Afterhours continues w/ Mark Farina
Doors 9pm – 6am!
RE-ENFORCED Sound & Lights!
$10/$15 Limited Presale @ Ticketleap.com / Groovetickets.com
$20/$25 VIP Standard // VIP Premium $TBA
https://connekted.ticketleap.com/
http://fla.vor.us/168437-An-Evening-With-Mark-Farina-tickets/An-Evening-With-Mark-Farina-Houston-Wired-Live-February-06-2010.html
VIP Includes: Hanging with Mark Farina, Expedited Line, Private Bar, Drink Specials all night & Free Give-a-ways!! Bottle service and package available please email vip@connektedevents.com
Wired Live
2000 Bell St. @ Chartres
Houston TX 77003
[Formerly The Meridian]
Wired Live! New ownership and full of renovations!!
Mark Farina
http://myspace.com/markfarina
http://om-records.com
http://aptentertainment.com
http://dopedenproductions.com
Connekted Events
http://connektedevents.com
http://facebook.com/connekted
http://twitter.com/connekted
http://houstonbeats.com
http://gritsy.com
Upcoming Events ::
Sat. 2/13 :: Konrad Black
Sat. 2/27 :: Felix Da Housecat + More TBA!!
Sat. 3/13 :: Rebel Rave Tour w/ Damian Lazarus
Sat. 4/10 :: Gritsy w/ TBA
CRUNKMAS! : A Holiday Takeover of the entire Meridian! : Sat 12/19
UPDATES ::
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Drink Specials ::
Buy 1 Get 1 Free WELLS! [8pm - 10pm]
Get Crunk Early and Double Fist!
All Night Specials ::
$4 Starfuckers
$5 Vodka Red Bull
$5 Patron Shots
$3 Domestics
$4 Imports
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Hosted by all the crews that keep Houston Dancing!
Connekted, Houstonbeats.com, Gritsy, Karma, Reverse, Heavy Dnb, Crossroads, Texas Dub, Purrin Lion, Praia Urbana, Aura, Upsidedown House, Kratez Crew, 77002, Fluent, Partyfone, Lamborghini Crew, Lowlife, Sdc, Killa Instinct, Armada, and more!!
Crunkmas!
Saturday December 19th 2009
A holiday takeover of the ENTIRE Meridian,
celebrating Houston’s finest DJs & producers
The largest holiday dance event!! Multiple Stages!!
AREA 1 :: Main Room :: Open till 6am for After Hours!!
Oz de Funk & Tal Tager [9:00 - 11:00]
El Nino & Kung Fu Pimp [11:00 - 12:00]
0045 & Fixture [12:00-1:00]
Red & James Reed [1:00 - 2:30]
Bizz & Alex C & Bobby Blyss [2:30 - Afterhours]
AREA 2 :: Red Room
D:Major [9:00 - 10:30]
Chris Costello [10:30 - 11:30]
Sasha Braverman & Henry Chow [11:30 - 1:00]
Andrei Morant [1:00 - 2:30]
Bjorn Larsen & Chris Calix [2:30 - Close]
AREA 3 :: Sports Bar
Little Martin [8:00 - 9:00 Opening House Set]
Dr. Remix & J-Oddio [9:00 - 10:00]
Nick Beatdown & Chris T. [10:00 - 11:00]
Badbwoy Bmc & Bukkha Suma [11:00 - 12:00]
Arnebold & Hoshack Live [12:00 - 12:30]
Gritsy Featuring :: [12:30 - Close]
John the 3rd [12:30 - Close]
Pejman [12:30 - Close]
Sdfone [12:30 - Close]
Suraj K. [12:30 - Close]
Tdbz [12:30 - Close]
Upgreyed [12:30 - Close]
MC’s
Full Effect
Gremlin
Swift
AREA 4 :: VIP / Lambo Lounge!
Steve Mok & Danny V. [9:30 - 12:00]
Sines [12:00 - 1:00]
Lamborghini Crew [1:00 - 3:30]
Brad Slack [1:00 - 3:30]
Criminal V. [1:00 - 3:30]
Mikey G [3:30 - Close]
AREA 5 :: Karma Upstairs Patio!
Evin Anthony [8:00 - 10:00]
Skeezer & Kue [10:00 - 11:00]
Mr. Kaotik & Vortex [11:00 - 12:00]
The Smooth Operator & Kung Fu Pimp [12:00 - Close]
AREA 6 :: SDC Pedicab Patio! :: Time slots tba
Mad Turtle
Mr Kaotik
Superdave
Treblehook
Vortex
The Meridian
1503 Chartres
Houston TX 77003
713.225.1717
18+
$5* before 10pm / $10* after 10pm / $15 Door
*w/ Facebook RSVP or Holiday Costume*
Doors open @ 8pm
Early drink specials 8-10pm
Online info:
http://www.houstonbeats.com
http://www.connektedevents.com
Gracie Chavez and Jep Live on KTRU 12/11/2009
Here is a treat from Dj Gracie Chavez and myself. We did a special set for KTRU’s listeners this past weekend for their weekly show MK Ultra. Check it out. If you like it download it!
Jep Tracklist:
1.) Lee Coombs feat. Katherine Ellis – Control
2.) Deadmau5 Feat. Rob Swire – Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff
3.) Sandy Rivera & Andy Daniell – Whatever (Andy Daniell Remix)
4.) Armand van Helden – Funk Phenomena 2010 (Starkillers 2010 Remix)
5.) Fatboy Slim vs. Fedde Le Grand – Praise You (Fatboy Slim vs. Fedde Le Grand Remix)
6.) Chromeo – Fancy Footwork (Crookers Remix)
7.) Mike Snow – Animal (Treasure Fingers)
8.) Dr. Midnight – Accelerate
9.) La Roux – Bulletproof (Fred Falke Remix)
10.) Fever Ray – Seven (Crookers Remix)
11.) Major Lazer – Pod De Flor
12.) DJ Gant-Man – Juke Dat Girl (Nadastrom Remix)
Gracie Chavez Tracklist:
Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix) – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Right Hand High (Kingdom remix) – Kid Sister
Black & Blue (Savage Skulls remix) – Miike Snow
Kids (Soul Wax remix) – MGMT
Woz Not Woz (Dub mix) – Eryk Prydz & Steve Angello
Sweat on the Walls – John Tejada
Be Alone No More (Another Level) – Rip Groove
Spin Spin Sugar – Sneaker Pimps
Hold the Line (Golden Gloves Wobble & Shake remix) – Major Lazer
Animal (Fake Blood remix) – Miike Snow
Let You Go – Bounce Camp
Replacement Girl (Illo Bounce Edit) – Drake & Trey
Flashing Lights (Diplo remix) – Kanye West
I’m Here You’re There (MWG) – Ernest Gonzales
A Man’s World (Regrooved by Parker) – James Brown
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009 @ The Roof Bar
Connekted Events, Partyfone & FLUent present


STACEY PULLEN
[Black Flag, Hi-Tek Soul :: Detroit]
http://www.staceypullen.com || http://www.myspace.com/staceypullen
Stacey Pullen is the Kosmik Messenger. An innovator from the second wave of Detroit techno, he grew up under the mentorship of Detroit’s legendary three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. Still continuing to produce his characteristic atmosphere laden electronic sound, Stacey Pullen compounds his reputation as a producer with that of being one of the world’s most in demand DJs, playing weekly across the globe year in year out. With a font of passion for music and performance that never dries up, Stacey Pullen still plays every gig from the heart, seeking to surprise and engage, to provide an unforgettable experience, to offer his unique catalogue up without predictability, defying expectation. Above all, from his earliest attempts to the current day, Stacey Pullen has stayed true to his one goal: to become and to always be an Innovator.
Tim Xavier
[Clink, Limited400, Cocoon, Connekted :: Berlin]
Special Hometown Holiday Appearance!!
A dear friend and techno icon, Tim Xavier is returning to his hometown to move the dance floor for one night only! Tim’s passion for music has kept him on the forefront of techno since his innovative releases a decade ago on Blueline. His incomparable, diverse production has transcended through the maturation of alternative dance music, and his dark, edgy sound has somehow remained in tact through his evolution. He has performed across the globe and carries events through peak hours with groovy, yet still driving, dance music. Ready to perform at any hour, for any length, Tim’s sets are diverse and he is a master of his craft. His relentless devotion to providing cutting edge audio continues to keep him in the upper echelon of artists, and as he continues to grow it is guaranteed that we have still yet to see the best of his work. Owner and chief engineer at Manmade Mastering in Berlin, this sleepy-eyed coffee addict defines cool as he cuts master plates for many respected labels such as Spectral Sound, Wagon Repair, Minus, Mobilee, and B-Pitch. Welcome back Tim!!
Sasha Braverman & Henry Chow
[Crossroads :: Houston]
Houston’s very own techno pushers
Suraj K & Scott Arnebold
[Gritsy, Connekted :: Houston]
Premier of Techno-Dub Set
D:Major
[Fluent :: Houston]
The sound that moves your feet
Doors 8pm – LATE!
RE-ENFORCED Sound & Lights!
$7 Presale @ Ticketleap.com / Groovetickets.com
https://connekted.ticketleap.com/staceypullen-timxavier
http://fla.vor.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=66424
$10 W/ Facebook before 11pm
$15 Door
The Roof Bar
2600 Travis @ McGowen
Houston TX 77006
Connekted Events
connektedevents.com
facebook.com/connekted
twitter.com/connekted
Partyfone Info Line
713.622.CLUB[2582]
November 20th David Guetta will be here in Houston!!


As one of the most in demand producers on the planet, David Guetta is poised to take electronic music out of the confines of the global underground, where he reigns as the No. 1 House DJ. Joining hands and forces with some of the biggest names on the urban scene, while introducing some undiscovered talents, another level beckons.
Already a multi-platinum selling artist in Europe, with three chart-topping albums to his name to date (Just a Little More Love 2002; Guetta Blaster, 2004; Pop Life, 2007), his signature sound of quirky, electro, house and dirty pop, is igniting across the rest of the world, where it was kept a club-land secret. Until now.
EMI Music will release Guetta’s much-awaited 4th album late August. It features guest vocals from Kelly Rowland, Will.I.Am, Novel and long time hit-maker Chris Willis, of course. Plus there are others too hot to mention yet. Guetta has also produced the forthcoming single by the Black Eyed Peas “I Got A Feeling”.
His mission is to share the love and connection Dance music is built on while bringing together music scenes that co-exist but don’t often mix – like NERD, Timbaland and Kanye – but significantly, from another perspective. Call it Electro-Hop, R&B Dance, Hip House, whatever you want, but it’s the sound that will define 2009.
As an artist and producer, he makes music that rocks the coolest clubs and yet sits proudly on pop radio and MTV. He uniquely and boldly treads a tightrope most DJs wouldn’t dare to traverse too: the line between being an underground DJ and having huge crossover success.
That might not sound like two worlds that go together, but that he won a World Music Award and was voted the best house DJ in the DJmag Top 100 in the same year is a credit to his ability to work in both of these seemingly disparate worlds.
David knows what touches people; playing in over 200 cities last year alone and up to 2 million people at a time – as well as in underground basement jams; he should.
“I’m not trying to be credible,” David admits with a smile broadening across his soft, open face. “I’m trying to be incredible. It’s very easy to be underground because you just have to obey a set of codes. It’s very formulaic. But it’s also very easy to be totally pop, because it’s very formulaic too. I’m trying to do something different.”
With around 70 million hits on YouTube (and climbing fast), David is as popular outside of nightclubs as he is in them. In fact, David’s video’s hold the Number 1 and No 3 spots in the most watched Electronica clips on Youtube – worldwide and of all time!
To see Guetta wind a room into frenzy is something special. Technically David is one of the most impressive DJs in the house scene. Almost remixing records live, he makes loops, slams tracks together that you’d never think would go and uses vocals over other instrumentals. His sets are so dynamic that at times it’s difficult to see how he can keep the energy up. To put it simply, Guetta creates moments.
“Everything I’m trying to do – in my DJing, my production – is about sharing emotion. When I’m making music in the studio that’s all I’m looking for. It’s what matters the most.!”
ROCK N ROLL AUSTIN
a giant dog – http://agiantdogband.com/

a giant dog
austin/houston musicians bringing you the jamz
Download the 2009 EP here: http://www.agiantdogband.com/ep2009.html (direct link to compressed (ZIP) album)
…have you heard about THURSDAY NIGHT @AVANTGARDEN
EVENT HORIZON
THURSDAY NIGHTS @ AVANT GARDEN – http://www.avantgardenhouston.com/
411 Westheimer,
Houston, Tx 77006
Live, instrumental renditions of dubstep/d&b with the musical talent of EVENT HORIZON. Check out these original tunes by the composer and band member, Michael Blair:
michael blair
[1] dussa – nighoven
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[2] dusssa – oeania
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[3] dussa – midnight traveler
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[4] dussa – SLEEPY SOULS
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