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Sun, Aug 26, 2012 · Doors 5PM · 21+ Eighteenth Street Lounge Terrace 1212 18th St NW, DC Guti LiVE (Desolat / Germany) RA: Guti Navbox (Stranger Than Paradise / DC) Jubilee (Hidden Recordings / DC) Chris Nitti (Blisspop / DC) $10 | Free w/ RSVP To RSVP, Email Full Names to GUTIinDC Gmail (dot) com RSVP Ends Sun Aug 26 at Noon ESL by Night ft Sam “The Man†Burns in the Gold Room + Jackie O and The Metaphysical in the Main Room More On Guti: A classically-trained jazz virtuoso and national rock ‘n’ roll hero in Argentina, Guti was born in an exceptionally musical family, which included orchestra directors, saxophone players and pianists. His grandfather and uncles emigrated from Russia after the war. His mother, an education consultant, is from Uruguay. On long hot summers in that neighbouring country, Guti would steal hours alone at the piano (first teaching himself how to play at the age of five) in a big house belonging to his uncle. Finally, some years later, the family accepted that he could really play – and at the age of 12 a friend of his mother gave him his first jazz shock by challenging him to match Oscar Peterson’s performance on the Night Train record. During the rule of the El Proceso military junta, Guti’s family fled to cities in Venezuela and Costa Rica: a story arching across Latin America, France and Russia. As a child he soaked up poems and novels by Borges and Vargas Llosa and his father would sing him Cuban songs. He is influenced by the folk music of Argentina, which he says is both incredibly intricate and perfectly simple. As a teen, after getting into blues he began hanging with successful Argentine rock bands like the Black and Blues, Ratones Paranoicos, Viejas Locas and Los Piojos. “We were jamming, and I discovered that energy.†Before long, his own band Jovenes Pordioseros were playing to 10,000 people from Thursday through Saturday. But it’s not in Guti’s nature to stay locked in one mode of music. He made time to study salsa from a Cuban teacher on the side, as well as studying jazz under various teachers including internationally-renowned pianist Ernesto Jodos. It was in the studio of Latin Grammy-nominated producer and friend Leandro Martinez that Guti began experimenting with making house beats and singing on top. And having grown up with music, it didn’t take long before he was banging out several tracks a day without breaking a sweat. A heartbeat later, he’d landed a hit with Damian Schwarz on Frankfurt label Raum…Musik, and the tune was licensed by Loco Dice for his compilation The Lab. Guti passed a handful more tracks in Loco Dice’s direction, tracks that were recorded on his adventurous travels between Berlin, Athens and Paris in 2009 and the die was cast. Guti’s electronic career began to ignite. Just two years after his first live sets in Europe, Desolat was proud to present the double 12inch “Las Cosas Que No Se Tocanâ€. In 2010 Guti moved to Düsseldorf to hunker down in the studio to concentrate on the Guti Techno and House project. The result was his stunning debut album “Patio de juegos†released on Desolat. Since then the Latin-Düsseldorfer is taking the world by storm, with fulminant live sets and appearances on labels such as Defected (with Luca Bacchetti) and Cadenza (with Cesar Merveille). Although currently based in Düsseldorf, it’s unlikely he will ever leave behind the spirit of the Latin America he knows. “I love Buenos Aires. It’s a huge city… a huge jungle. Really fast, really crazy, dirty, messy. But really creative: amazing musicians. That happens with all the poor countries. We don’t have money, so we play music. We write books.†And the story continues.

Fri, Aug 24, 2012 · Doors 9PM · 21+ Tickets: RA Tickets: Stranger Than Paradise ft Vera at Montserrat House, Washington DC Montserrat House 2016 9th St NW Washington, DC 20001 VERA (Robert Johnson Resident, Mara Trax, Perlon / Frankfurt) veragoesdeep's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free Dim Neon Sum (Better on Foot / Baltimore) better on foot : label | party | bookings Jubilee (Hidden Recordings / DC) Navbox (Stranger Than Paradise / DC) Stranger Than Paradise returns Friday August 24th with a special performance from Frankfurt's Vera. The resident DJ of Robert Johnson, one of Europe's most respected venues, has been releasing music on first-class labels such as Moon Harbour, Oslo and Perlon with Mayaan Nidam as Mara Trax. Her tracks have appeared on high-profile compilations such as Ellen Allien's Boogybytes, Circoloco 10 years Anniversary and Tobi Neumann's Secretsundaze. Vera can be regularly seen sharing the stage with Perlon all-stars like Zip and Ricardo Villalobos as well as Hello?Repeat label-boss Jan Krueger. We're also excited to host Dim Neon Sum (DNS), the Baltimore duo who have performed alongside Ame, Lee Curtiss, Deniz Kurtel, Wolf & Lamb and many others in 2012 alone. Their first release is set for October on the newly launched Baltimore-based label Better on Foot (better on foot : label | party | bookings). DNS will be setting the vibe with an extended opening set. Additional sets come from Navbox and Jubilee. Half-price drinks from 9-11pm. Presales available at RA Tickets: Stranger Than Paradise ft Vera at Montserrat House, Washington DC More on Vera: During her childhood she was mostly surrounded by classical music and got her basic musical education by studying a few instruments. At the age of 14 she started to listen to hip hop and house music and was intrigued, but still had to wait another 4 years until she was old enough to explore music and life in the night clubs. When she first entered a techno club in Frankfurt in 1993, she found exactly what she had been looking for. In the following years Vera started collecting mix-tapes and listened to uncountable DJ-Sets. She was a regular guest at the legendary techno club Omen in Frankfurt and at that time she developed her preferences for Chicago house, music from Detroit and the sound of Maurizio, Studio1, Thomas Brinkmann and the early Perlon and Playhouse releases. …continue reading @ RA: Vera biography Vera Live @ Robert Johnson, Offebach (Jan 28 2011) Vera Live @ Robert Johnson, Offenbach - 28-01-2011 by R_co on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free Vera - Fab rid promo mix (Feb. 2010) Vera - Fabric promo mix (Feb. 2010) by veragoesdeep on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

SUNGLASS SUNDAYS, Denis B, 88, Grindstone Universal, D33P S3CR3TS, Liam Egan and Stranger Than Paradise PRESENT: *Sunday's Workshop Cocoon Edition* * Sunday March 18, 2012 at 12pm * **Secret Location in NW DC, Must RSVP for Location ** **RSVP by sending names to CocoonDC@GMAIL.COM ** **Discount Tickets / Info at http://WHYDOWEDANCE.COM/ ** "House Does not build a people, a people build House." -Ancient West African Proverb You may not want to take off on Saturday night, but we definitely recommend taking it easy Monday morning. Featuring Cocoon artists Stacey Pullen and Sascha Dive, Circoloco's Andrew Grant and Lomez of My Favorite Robot, there will be gourmet Burrittos from RITO LOCO, and a stellar sound system. All takes place at a new 5,000 sq ft. waterfront venue in NW DC. Location will be sent to those who RSVP and purchase tickets. Visuals By Adrian Loving. "Springtime is upon us -- birds, bees, love, trees, Tie your shoes on tight and party all day, please. It’s the sunny awakening of the butterflies, flocks of white doves lead the way, Come gather with your friends, at the Deep House chalet. " -Prescott Sunday's Workshop Lineup: STACEY PULLEN (Black Flag, Cadenza, Cocoon /Detroit) RA: Stacey Pullen staceypullen's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free SASCHA DIVE (Cocoon, Deeper Vibes / Berlin) Tobi Neumann | Facebook ANDREW GRANT & LOMEZ (My Favorite Robot) air london • Andrew Grant MFR037 - Andrew Grant & Lomez - Oshno - My Favorite Robot Records by My Favorite Robot Records on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free NAVBOX (Stranger Than Paradise / DC) navbox's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free CHRIS NITTI (Blisspop / DC) Chris Nitti's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free JUBILEE (Hidden Recordings / DC) jubilee's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free + SPECIAL GUEST TBA! _______________________________________________________ Hear Stacey Pullen destroy Cocoon Heroes at Amnesia, Ibiza: Stacey Pullen Live @ Cocoon, Amnesia, Ibiza - 01-08-2011 by R_co on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free Sascha Dive Just Grooves: RA: Sascha Dive: Just grooves - Interview Read Andrew Grant: An American in Ibiza: RA: Andrew Grant: An American in Ibiza - Interview

Sat, Apr 17, 2010 Doors 10PM, 21+ free all night Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar 1104 H St NE Washington, DC 20002 DJs: NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox Rosario http://myspace.com/rosbox It's been two full months since the our last show at Little Miss Whiskey's on Valentine's day and it's time! This party is also My Tran's birthday extravaganza, My's a dear friend and we're happy to celebrate her birthday with her. As always, free entry, cheap, strong drinks, and NavboX & Rosario on the decks. This party is about great friends and a positive vibe. NavboX & Rosario will be starting up around 10pm and continue throughout the night with deep, tech-house and minimal. Check out Rosario's latest podcast for MurmurDC.com: http://www.murmurdc.com/2009/12/16/murmur-dc-podcast-episode-11-rosario/ NavboX's latest mix on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/navbox/navbox-deeper-mixtape-mar112010 Stranger Than Paradise: http://mystrangeparadise.com

Sat, Mar 20, 2010 Doors 9:30PM, 21+ free all night Jimmy Valentine's 1103 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington, DC 20002 DJs: Jeffrey Scott NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox Rosario http://myspace.com/rosbox Maziyar Stranger Than Paradise returns to Jimmy Valentine's this month on March 20th. This installment happens on the first day of Spring and we are delighted to have our good friends Jeffrey Scott aka Docindo Dorcey (recently relocated to NYC) and Maziyar aka Mazi Jan join us for the celebration! We're kicking things off a bit earlier and starting around 9:30 so we have that extra time to get deep! As always, free entry, cheap, strong drinks, and NavboX & Rosario on the decks (+special guests Jeffrey Scott & Maziyar) spinning deep, tech-house and minimal. This party is about great friends and a positive vibe. Check out Rosario's latest podcast for MurmurDC.com: http://www.murmurdc.com/2009/12/16/murmur-dc-podcast-episode-11-rosario/ NavboX's latest latest mix on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/navbox/navbox-deeper-mixtape-mar112010 Join Stranger Than Paradise on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60341925934

Fri, Feb 26, 2010 Doors 10PM, 21+ $5 before 12, $10 after The Loft (Apartment Side) 411 New York Ave NE (New York Ave NE & Penn St NE) Washington, DC 20001 DJs: Insideout Clink Recordings | Berlin http://myspace.com/loseyourmind http://clinkrecordings.com NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox Rosario http://myspace.com/rosbox Grant Aaron, aka Insideout, is co-owner of and recording artist on Clink Recordings. Grant began DJing in 1997, mainly influenced by the striped down sounds of Daniel Bell, Plastikman and Mike Ink. It didn't take long for those influences to persuade him to move from behind the decks to the studio. His first original sounds came in the form of Ambient and Experimental with a full length album titled, Embrace. This was released on his experimental net-label, Lifeform Project, which he started with several producers from his hometown of Atlanta. That was just the beginning. Grant's track selection and mixing is seamless and we recently had the pleasure of hearing him drop an impeccable set in Boston. We're glad he's joining us in the oh so intimate apartment side of the infamous Loft, which has gone through a recent sound and decor upgrade. NavboX & Rosario will start things early at 10pm and continue throughout the night with deep, tech-house and minimal. Drink specials and reduced entry before midnight, details TBA. Space is limited so we will close the doors once capacity is reached. Check out Insideout's "Stranger Things Should Happen" on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/insideout/insideout-stranger-things-should-happen Check out Rosario's latest podcast for MurmurDC.com: http://www.murmurdc.com/2009/12/16/murmur-dc-podcast-episode-11-rosario/ NavboX's latest podcast for Adventures of Soul Clap: http://blog.soulclap.us/2009/10/28/episode-56-the-adventures-of-navbox/ Join Stranger Than Paradise on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60341925934

Sun, Feb 14, 2010 Doors 10PM, 21+ free all night Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar 1104 H St NE Washington, DC 20002 DJs: NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox Rosario http://myspace.com/rosbox Maziyar We were going to take that special someone out to that special someplace, but we figured we take our special selves to Little Miss Whiskey's and party with our special friends like it's any given Friday. So whether by yourself, with friends or with that special someone, stop by Little Miss Whiskey's this Sunday, Feb 14th, as the Monday is a federal holiday and get down with us! The Monday is off, so in honor of President's Day, here we go! As always, free entry, cheap, strong drinks, and NavboX & Rosario on the decks (+Maziyar). This party is about great friends and a positive vibe. Maziyar will be setting the mood at 10pm and NavboX & Rosario will follow and continue throughout the night with deep, tech-house and minimal. Check out Rosario's latest podcast for MurmurDC.com: http://www.murmurdc.com/2009/12/16/murmur-dc-podcast-episode-11-rosario/ NavboX's latest podcast for Adventures of Soul Clap: http://blog.soulclap.us/2009/10/28/episode-56-the-adventures-of-navbox/ http://MyStrangeParadise.com

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 Doors 10PM, 18+ $5, free before 11 Station 9 1438 U St NW Grab your feathers, Stranger Than Paradise, Chris Burns, and Patrick Fonseca come together to bring you this pre-Thanksgiving Massive, a dance party at Station 9. NavboX (Stranger Than Paradise | DC) http://myspace.com/navbox Chris Burns (Hometown Heroes, Disco City | DC) http://chrisburnsdc.com Patrick Fonseca (Nothing Special Productions | DC) Related Links: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1327VQ Stranger Than Paradise: http://mystrangeparadise.com

It's Saturday November 7th. We've heard a lot of "variety" in October. And yes, on Halloween things got a bit twisted. 

Come as you are, to Jimmy Valentine's for an easy, no-bullshit amazing night of music. 

We are thrilled to be having our good friend and DJ Leks Vargas (aka Leks The Imposter ) and the lovely Elisa down from New York. Leks has been playing alongside some of electronic music's best and is responsible for the fantastic ampd! parties in New York City.

We last heard Leks behind the decks on a very fine wooden table on an especially beautiful morning in Williamsburg. What a blast!

Also on the decks will be NavboX & party sergeant Rosario. Let's dance and do some damage. Polaroid proofs only. Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 Doors 10PM, 21+, no cover
 Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club 1103 Bladensberg Rd NE Washington, DC Leks The Imposter (Ampd! | NY) http://lekstheimposter.com NavboX + Rosario (Stranger Than Pradise | DC) http://myspace.com/navbox http://myspace.com/rlr00 http://mystrangeparadise.com

Friday, October, 16th 2009 Doors 10PM, 18+ $5 before 11, $10 after Station 9 1438 U St NW Washington, DC DJ Jus-Ed (Underground Quality | CT) http://residentadvisor.net/dj-page.aspx?id=3350 http://undergroundquality.com/ NavboX + Rosario (Stranger Than Paradise | DC) http://myspace.com/navbox http://myspace.com/rlr00 http://mystrangeparadise.com DJ Jus-Ed: A voyage into the world of DJ Jus-Ed reveals an adventurous, energetic and spiritual style of playing quality house music. Since reappearing on the scene in 2001 after a brief retirement, DJ Jus-Ed's underground smooth sets have captured & educated audiences all the way from his home base in Connecticut to Miami's South Beach, holding it down on two fronts with a weekly residency in New Haven, CT at Diesel Lounge and a bi-monthly residency at Halcyon "Underground Radio" in Brooklyn, NY. The "Underground Radio" show which was also featured on groovetech.com, started out as a fall slot and a year later has featured the likes of well-known producers/DJ's such as, DJ Romain, DJ Dimension & William Rosario (MegaMen Sounds) Lord G, Henry Maldonado, Kevin James (M-BreakRecordings) and DJ Afro (Los Amigos Invisibles). NavboX: Joining Jus-Ed will be STP's own NavboX & Rosario. NavboX was voted Washington DC's best DJ by Washington City Paper Readers 2009. Check out NavboX's brand new mix for the Adventures of Soul Clap Podcast: http://soulclap.tumblr.com/post/199310325/episode-56-the-adventures-of-navbox Related Links: ... Club Planet ... Facebook

WhyDoWeDance.com WhyDoWeDance... Facebook Friday, June 12, 2009 ---------------------- 10PM - 3AM Martin Landsky http://myspace.com/mlandsky http://residentadvisor.net/dj-page.aspx?id=914 Rosario http://myspace.com/rlr00 NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox Bring your friends, good vibes, and appetite to party! Party is 21+ & $10, $5 before 11 http://MyStrangeParadise.com http://WhyDoWeDance.com 2477 18th St NW Washington, DC 2000 (corner of Columbia St NW & 18th St NW) A bit about Martin Landsky: Unlike any other German protagonist of the electronic dance scene, Martin Landsky withdrew himself from the well known category of electronic dance music. The verbal approach is of course only a portion of the complete and original sound of Landsky's music which combines Techno, House, Minimal and Funk. He has been creating waves as a sensational DJ and producer since the middle of the nineties and Landsky has also been heard and recognized, since the year 2000, as one of the key figures in the circle of producers at Poker Flat Recordings. The label owner Steve Bug is also a long term friend of Landsky. Last time we saw Martin, he rocked the party and it's our pleasure to have a DJ who's travelled the world ten times over to stop over in DC. Since new ownership and management took over Saki a few weeks ago, the place has been revamped and the sound system's been retuned to provide for a rockin' party!

That's What She Said... Clubplanet That's What She Said... Facebook Sunday, June 7, 2009 ---------------------- 2PM - 10PM "That's What She Said..." Drinks, Food, Beautiful People and Fun In The Sun Featuring Music By: Three (Hallucination Limited, NYC) Bruno Pronsato LiVE (Perlon, thesongsays, Berlin) Ben Parris (Foundsound, We Are Records, Baltimore) NavboX (Stranger Than Paradise, DC) Bring your sunglasses, hotpants and good vibes. Amazing music, friends, dance, cold drinks, fajitas, cake & candy will be awaiting. Party is 18+ & $10 Outdoor party goes down on the Ibiza rooftop, located at: Ibiza Rooftop 1222 1st St NE Washington DC 20002 If it rains, party will be relocated to the beautiful Loft around the corner: 411 New York Ave NE (corner of New York Ave NE & Penn St NE) Related Links: http://MyStrangeParadise.com Three: http://myspace.com/djthree http://myspace.com/hallucinationlimited Bruno Pronsato http://undosounds.com http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?851 Ben Parris http://myspace.com/benparrisproductions NavboX http://myspace.com/navbox

looking forward!!! can't wait