illmeasures proudly presents: Almost Friday . . . . . just like the weekend, only sooner! Each week, resident djs Ernie Perez and Striz welcome the best local talent that Chicago has to offer in house, hip hop, and downtempo. This week: February 6, 2003 Ernie Perez welcomes Mazi. It's Ernie's birthday and he's invited long-time pal, Mazi along to help him celebrate. Mazi is a well-traveled DJ, prolific producer and re-mixer, label owner of Gourmet, Simple Soul Recordings, and an A&R man with an ear for finding new talent. Recording as Mazi, Audio Soul Project, MFO, Mise en Place and Right Side Reverse, his releases and remixes have appeared on such labels as NRK, 20/20 Vision, Catalyst, Airtight, Greyhound, Subliminal, Siesta, Guidance, and Eukahouse, to name a few. His ?journey? style DJ sets have steadily garnered him a reputation as a true taste maker on the dance floor, the past year alone taking him to Paris, London, Tokyo, Istanbul, Belgrade, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Mazi and Ernie have collaborated for over 10 years as members of Truth in Champaign and Abstract Beating System here in Chicago. Come on out as they drop some thumpin' tunes and sprinkle some old-school favorites from the past 10 years! @ Seanchai The dope little dive with the funny name. 2345 W. Belmont 10:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M. 21+ ID Required HOW WE DOES IT: NO COVER NO DRESS CODE NO VIP LOUNGE JUST GREAT HOUSE MUSIC GOOD PEOPLE CHEAP DRINKS AND AN UNDERGROUND VIBE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.