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Friday, January 23rd, 2004 x'ess entertainment, flavour, pure, koncept, and zentra nightclub present: Sweet & Lowdown Fridays Always offers the best in Hip Hop & House! Come join ZENTRA NIGHTLCUB, KONCEPT, PURE, X’ESS, FLAVOUR & GRIND as we present Chicago's hometown hero, DJ RUSH, making his very first Chicago/North American LIVE debut, a very rare and exclusive performance unlike anything you have ever witnessed! Make sure to show Rush your love and support for this very special performance and let's prove that Techno is alive and well in Chicago! featuring Dj Rush DJ RUSH draws on his varied taste in music from contemporary Brazilian Jazz , and rare disco to The Beatles to take you on a tour of the deep side of reality, mind and soul through his vision of rhythmic percussive style. Rush gives recordings physical and mind puzzling energy. The 6'6" giants' open minded attitude to life is: Take me for what I am or don't take me at all.Born in Chicago (USA), he grew up on the South Side and started to party at a very young age, immediately picking up on the fever of the music. He would attend clubs like The Ringzone, Playground, The Candystore and The Music Box. Before he began playing gigs in Chicago, he started making tracks in his bedroom with his friends' sinsonic drums. In Rushs' own words, "It's always important and interesting to make music according to your feelings and experiences" which is exactly what he does with The Energy EP. He likes to play with voices and percussion (his percussion is both wicked and legendary) in his many releasesThroughout the years DJ RUSH has committed himself to the art of rhythm & drums.Born in the big city of Chicago, his music is heard throughout the world, including such famous tunes as Spitball, I Love You, and Mutha Fucking Bass.Although much of Rush's work is used for many mix compilations, some of his most famous moments have come from his live performances.In 1989 Rush had his first residency in a club called the Reactor in Chicago playing 70's disco for a crowd of 800, including 10 hour non-stop sets for party kids.He then continued to play for the famous Medusa club, Power House, Music Box, and Warehouse. Quickly becoming a central figure in Chicago's house scene, Rush's uniqueness and individuality has always been portrayed in his productions and DJing. Marco Remus Known as the “King of East," Marco Remus is one of Germany’s most well respected, cutting edge, and talented underground DJs.DJing since 1994, Marco has electrified clubber at numerous major European clubs and countless large scale outdoor events. Marco has performed at infamous Techno clubs such as Tresor, Kassel, Subground, Casino, Rose Club, Apollo, Electric Delicate, and Khanti. Marco has also performed main stage sets at Loveparade, Fantasia, Mayday, Privilege/Ibiza, Nature One, Sonde, Monde, Sterne, and Time Warp!.Marco is definitely a rising Techno star, having played all throughout the world, recently being invited to mix disc 2 of Chicago/Berlin mix compilation for DJ-Sets.com, having sold well over 20,000 copies. Catch Marco in his Chicago/North American debut! Playing Downstairs: Paul Anthony vs. High Caliber Heather Doble vs. Acidman In the VIP Lounge: Mr. Greenweedz Chris Grant Unit 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Residents: Sativa s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs X'ESS Hosted VIP Cocktail Reception from 9 - 10pm! Drink Specials: $3 Rolling Rock $4 Shots $6 All Bacardi Flavored Mix Drinks $8 Hypnotic & Bacardi Flavors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest List Available at: www.xessentertainment.com Zentra Nightclub 921 Weed St. Chicago, IL 21+ ID Required

We got a great show coming to you this WMC. Join us Sunday March 7th at the CLUB MIRAGE OF SOUTH BEACH 671 WASHINGTON AV MIAMI BEACH, FL On The Decks for the evening Derrick Carter (1st and ONLY appearance in two years!!) Yousef DJ Jazzy Jeff Collette James Curd Mark Vane Frank Solano Chris Santiago Jon Huang These Are the confirmed artists with more in the works! Its gonna be a great party with 3 rooms of music! Be on the lookout for more info coming soon!! C U In March!!!! www.xessentertainment.com

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X'ESS and Localsound are throwing a nice big Chicago house bash in Miami for the WMC. YOU ALL ARE IN FOR AN AMAZING EVENT!!! Get on board with us in Miami with one of the cheapest hotel rates you will find! The Colony Hotel is a first class hotel with the most easily recognizable facade on South Beach, located in the heart of Miami's Art Deco District, 10 miles from Miami International Airport. This is a place where golden sand melts beneath your toes, warm water caress' your ankles and music drifts on the ocean breeze. Hotel is minutes from fine dining, shopping and entertainment. Hotel offers free bottled water and free beach towels. Each Room: 129 +tax nightly. Dates: March 6-11 DO NOT wait to make your reservations. These prices will sell out fast! Each Room has 2 double beds and can sleep up to 4 people. Special Room Rates are available for March 6-11. YOU MUST MENTION X'ESS OR LOCALSOUND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE ROOM RATES. Call Toll Free 24 Hours/7 Days a Week to reserve your room. We have reserved a block of rooms but when they are gone, they are gone. You need to mention X'ess or Localsound to get these special room rates. 1-305-673-0088 :: Colony Hotel Miami Amenties :: Room TV Air Conditioning In Hotel Parking Free Breakfast Lounge Restaurants :: Colony Hotel Miami Info :: Hotel Size Number of Rooms: 50 Number of Floors: 3 Check in and Out Check In Time: 3pm Check Out Time: 11am Area Attractions Hotel is convenient to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Arena and the downtown business district. Driving Directions -From Miami International Airport: Take S. Miami Ave. southbound to SW 1st St./FL -968E. Take a left onto SE 1st St. then another left on SE 1st Ave. Turn right onto NE 8th St. Continue to Biscayne Blvd./US 1 North Take the US-41E ramp towards SR-A1A/Beaches. Turn left onto the ramp. Merge onto I-395 E. (MacArthur Causeway) Cross over the causeway onto 5th street. Follow 5th St. to Ocean Drive. Cancellation Policy Check In Time - 3PM Check Out Time - 11AM www.xessentertainment.com

friday, january 16th, 2004 x'ess entertainment and zentra nightclub present: X'ESS Fridays @ Zentra featuring Live Vocal Performances From: Dajae Ron Caroll Rashaan Houston and a very special guest. On the decks Farley "Jackmaster" Funk When a new style of music first cracks the pop charts, the hit is usually a deliberate crossover by an artist having little to do with the music's original pioneers. The first house single to reach the charts, however, was recorded by seminal Chicago DJ and producer, Farley Jackmaster Funk. His cover of Isaac Hayes' "Love Can't Turn Around" made the Top Ten in mid-1986 -- ironically, not in his home country but in the U.K. -- at the same time that he was one of the biggest names in Chicago house. Born in 1962, Farley began DJing while still a teenager. He first made his name in 1981, broadcasting on Chicago's WBMX-FM with Ralphi "The Razz" Rosario, Kenny "Jammin" Jason, Mickey "Mixin" Oliver and Scott "Smokin" Seals as the Hot Mix 5 -- the legendary DJ team which broke house music for a wider Chicago audience. Farley also appeared at the legendary Warehouse club (mixing alongside Frankie Knuckles) and then began a residency at the Playground (later the Candy Store) which set in stone his reputation as one of the city's top DJs. Ron Caroll Starting off his career in the early 1980’s spinning at his own dance club The Bangin’ Enterprize on the South Side of Chicago, Ron Carroll, just two years into the game, was opening for Lil’ Louis, Mike Dunn, and the legendary Ron Hardy. From his beginnings in House Music he wanted to use his experience singing in the church choir and sing Gospel lyrics over House tracks. From this desire came his early work on Clubhouse Records in collaboration with Ron Trent, Big ED, Hula & K. Fingers on tracks like “My Prayer” and “A New Day”. George Jackson George has had DJ residencies and guest spots in some of Chicago’s hottest nightclubs such as The Sidecar, Red Dog, Prop House, Detour and others. He has been a resident DJ for The Prop House, Hidden Lounge, and The Upstairs Lounge. In 2001, George’s DJ highlight sparked an unforgettable experience when he DJ’ed in Sydney, Australia. He was added to the schedule to do a 2-hour set at Tankclub (located in The Establishment Hotel). After receiving many encores during his set, it turned into a 5 hour set; and also led to a standing ovation at the end of his set. The word spread to Melbourne, Australia, and three days later, he was asked to do a set at the now defunct, Chevron Nightclub. In the VIP Lounge Chance.LocalChicago DJ Swank - music for freaks / the garage council Nick Hussey - the garage council / uk Jimmy Bell - the garage council / uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Residents: Sativa (hip hop / ol skool) s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs X'ESS Hosted VIP Cocktail Reception from 9 - 10pm! Get on the list at: www.xessentertainment.com

we say: COME TO ZENTRA TONITE! IT'S OUR 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! ONLY $2 ALL NIGHT...DRINK SPECIALS AND CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT! all info at: www.xessentertainment.com

A new industry night is born! Wednesdays starting January 7th at: THE GRAMERCY featuring Ashish Shah - x'ess - prog/tribal house & DJ Flipside - b96 - hip hop NO COVER Drink Specials all night! Fruit and cheese plates, shrimp cocktails, beef tenderloins, chicken breasts, pork chops and tuna steaks all range from $7 - $9!!! www.xessentertainment.com The Gramercy 2438 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 773-477-8880

Friday, January 9th, 2004 x'ess entertainement and zentra nightclub present: X'ESS 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH! hosted by: Maureen, Sonia, Jaclyn, Jackie, Favi, JonGirl, Primo and Jim featuring: Downstairs main: DJ Flipside Jay Funk Sativa Downstair VIP: Jon Huang Frank Solano Chris Santiago Upstairs: Garth & Jeno James Curd Tim Shumaker -A film crew will be filming a documentary on X'ESS and Chicago Nightlife. This documentary will be shown at film festivals all over the world!! -Brand New X'ESS Decor! -Champagne toast at midnight! -NO COVER FROM 9 - 10 & ONLY $2 10 - CLOSE!!! (only on the X'ESS Guest List) -Drink Special for the evening: $6 Washington apple martinis ALL NIGHT! along with: $3 Rolling Rock $4 Shots $6 All Bacardi Flavored Mix Drinks $8 Hypnotic & Bacardi Flavors Get on the list at: www.xessentertainment.com

X'ESS...the best of both worlds in three days...hip hop and house!! Thursday, December 11th, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment and GinSeng Present: BIZ MARKIE Live performance and Exclusive DJ Set along w/ Jon Huang Terry Hunter D-Double Vince Adams Mark Fullaflava Doors open at 9pm 21 + Red No five 440 North Halsted Chicago, IL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, December 12th, 2003 x'ess entertainment and zentra nightclub present: X'ESS Fridays @ Zentra The best Hip Hop and House night in the city! featuring Joe Claussell In the last five years, there has been the emergence of a new sound in dance music, one that places more emphasis on Latin, African and jazz elements than straight 4/4 beats. This global dance movement can in many ways be traced to Joe Claussell, perhaps the most significant figure to arrive on the scene since the Masters at Work. As a DJ, record store owner, label executive and artist he's been intricately involved with all aspects of music, giving him a unique perspective that's allowed him to avoid the pitfalls of so many pioneers. Julius "The Mad Thinker" Through his 6 years of blessing the turntables, Julius has built an impressive track record. Not only does he provide the entertainment, he is a co-founder and Partner of 3° Global, a friends network for the unification of Chicago nightlife. He is one of the six resident dj's of 3° Ultra Lounge and the Some Call It House…We Call It Home tour. Julius "the Mad Thinker" plays records strictly from his heart, and awaits the day he can play all seven continents to ensure his music is a universal language. Residents: Sativa (hip hop) s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x'ess resident djs Dave Brinkman x'ess visual artist Lights by: Vitto X'ESS Hosted Vodka Cocktail Reception from 9 - 10pm! In the VIP Lounge's New DJ Booth "Chance.Localchicago" Allen Wright Jr Juamada Fields Zac Jones ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, December 13th, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment presents: Hot and Spicy @ Big Wig Justin Long Justin Long has been blowing up the house scene the past couple months with his releases on Peaches, Igloo, and many more with his collaboration with Dan X. You can also hear him on one of Chicago's prestigous electronic mix shows; Sonic Boom! Rick Garcia This Chicago native has been making quality house tracks for a few years now. Owner of the quality house label Grassroots. Frank Solano Big Wig Nightclub 1551 W. Division Chicago, IL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest list for all events are available at: www.xessentertainment.com

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Friday, December 5th, 2003 x'ess entertainment and zentra nightclub present: Ruff N' Tuff Records and Bumpin' City Records Party featuring Lady D/ SuperJane Darlene Jackson a.k.a Lady D is know in many parts of the world. Her savvy personality is just one reason; her skills and depth behind the turntables is another. As Lady D puts it: It's easy for someone to spin a one or two hour set, but control a dance floor for six hours or more and you'll discover places you never thought you could go." In one sentence you can see the two reasons she became a DJ: to go places, both figuratively and literally. Greg Cash/ Bumpin' City Records George Jackson/ Ruff N' Tuff Records George has had DJ residencies and guest spots in some of Chicago’s hottest nightclubs such as The Sidecar, Red Dog, Prop House, Detour and others. He has been a resident DJ for The Prop House, Hidden Lounge, and The Upstairs Lounge. In 2001, George’s DJ highlight sparked an unforgettable experience when he DJ’ed in Sydney, Australia. He was added to the schedule to do a 2-hour set at Tankclub (located in The Establishment Hotel). After receiving many encores during his set, it turned into a 5 hour set; and also led to a standing ovation at the end of his set. The word spread to Melbourne, Australia, and three days later, he was asked to do a set at the now defunct, Chevron Nightclub. Live Performance by Rashaan Houston -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Residents: Sativa s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs Dave Brinkman x'ess visual artist Lights by: Vitto X'ESS Hosted Vodka Cocktail Reception from 9 - 10pm! Guest List Available at: www.xessentertainment.com

Friday, November 21st, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment & Zentra Nightclub along w/ hosts: Grind Productions and Flavour present: X'ESS Fridays @ Zentra Derrick Carter No introduction needed for Derrick! Terry Hunter Terry Hunter, THE DJ--THE PRODUCER--THE REMIXER-- and one of the masterminds behind the UBQ Project. Deriving from the word Ubiquity which means ‘the state of being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent’, the name UBQ says it all. Terry began his career in the music industry as a mobile disc jockey working with some of Chicago’s top djs and promotion companies. Gaining a vast array of knowledge, technique and experience, Terry was ready to debut onto the scene with his first release. The song was a house track entitled “Madness.†Mark Grant MARK GRANT: Following the success of Om's first Sound Design album mixed by Los Angeles' house legend Marques Wyatt, comes the perfect counterpart to further the soulful house tradition. Receiving national attention in the late nineties as Cajual Record's top gun producer, Mark Grant has enjoyed mass appeal with "Dancin'" as Chicago Connection and the Braxton Holmes EP, as well as remixes for Holmes, Glenn Underground, Andre Harris and Green Velvet. Building off his stardom, Mark has also recorded material for Guidance, whose "Spirit of the Black Ghost" and "Fly with me" remixes remain popular with house heads around the globe. Coverage of Mark's career has landed him features in such heralded publications as Mixmag, DMA and URB. In the VIP Lounge's New DJ Booth "Chance.Localchicago" DJ FRECK DEREK FLAUM DJ SARAH Residents: Sativa s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs Guest List Available at: www.xessentertainment.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, November 22nd, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment presents: Hot and Spicy @ Big Wig James Curd Mastermind behind the Greens keepers Music Label. James started off our residency at Bigwig with a bang; now he'll continue his streak with a special "guest" that you might not want to miss! Lady D Darlene Jackson a.k.a Lady D is know in many parts of the world. Her savvy personality is just one reason; her skills and depth behind the turntables is another. As Lady D puts it: It's easy for someone to spin a one or two hour set, but control a dance floor for six hours or more and you'll discover places you never thought you could go." In one sentence you can see the two reasons she became a DJ: to go places, both figuratively and literally. Frank Solano Known as 1/2 of the B & R Project. Frank spins soulful house along with cuts from the past to rock the dance floor into a frenzy! X'ESS will host a cocktail reception from 9:30 to 10:30! Guest List Available at: www.xessentertainment.com

Here's what's goin' on.... Monday, November 10th, 2003 HOUSE ARREST @ ZENTRA featuring: DERRICK CARTER DIZ LEGO HIROKI and this week's special guests: Luey - deepstateofmind.com Chris Santiago - X'ESS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, November 13th, 2003 X'ESS on TOUR - NIU - DeKalb, IL featuring: DJ JAZZY JEFF along with DJ FLIPSIDE Jon Huang & Ashish Shah - tagteam Old Skool Set J-Illa Otto's Niteclub 118 East Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, November 14th, 2003 JON HUANG AND ASHISH SHAH'S BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA at ZENTRA featuring: DJ JAZZY JEFF along with: LEGO Sativa Chris Santiago --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, November 15th, 2003 Hot n Spicy at Big Wig featuring: DJ FLIPSIDE the B&R Project Big Wig Nightclub 1551 W. Division Chicago, IL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and Guest lists, visit: www.xessentertainment.com

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Friday, November 7th, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment & Zentra Nightclub present: X'ESS Fridays @ Zentra CD Release party for Johnny Fiasco! Aphrodisio mix v.01 Johnny Fiasco Unlike most of his colleagues, Johnny Fiasco's musical background lies in rock & roll. Before turning his energies to house productions and DJing, Chicago native Johnny Fiasco (whose real last name was Lopez) started his musical escapade playing the guitar. Where most house producers draw their influence from disco and funk greats, Fiasco turns to the Police, Talking Heads, Rush, and Herbie Hancock. Fiasco's first production was for Trax Records on the track called "Zig Zag." His sophomore EP was the "Progretto Fiasco" release, which unleashed him into the big time production circles. In time, Fiasco made his way to the acclaimed Chicago house label, Cajual Records, started by the legendary Cajmere. The reputation of Cajual, and his work for the label, launched Fiasco into a catalog of singles and recordings for other labels. In April of 2000, Fiasco released his first full length mix CD, Cluster, on Afterhours. Unfortunately, the man who asked Fiasco to do the album, Andy Adams (head of Afterhours), died shortly after the request, and the album was quickly turned into a tribute album to the label runner. Plenty of CDs to Give Away Tim Shumaker Gene Farris Gene Farris is the sinister minister of dance music's changing sounds. Farris1s global DJ track record and extensive discography of over forty productions are definitely a testament to the true Chicago house sound. In the VIP Lounge's New DJ Booth "Chance.Localchicago" DYSQO DJ LIL’ CEE DJ ALADDIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Residents: Sativa s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest List Available At: www.xessentertainment.com

Friday, October 24th, 2003 X'ESS Entertainment & Zentra Nightclub present: X'ESS Fridays @ Zentra Terry Hunter & Mark Grant once a month residency kickoff party!! featuring: Terry Hunter Terry Hunter, THE DJ--THE PRODUCER--THE REMIXER-- and one of the masterminds behind the UBQ Project. Deriving from the word Ubiquity which means ‘the state of being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent’, the name UBQ says it all. Terry began his career in the music industry as a mobile disc jockey working with some of Chicago’s top djs and promotion companies. Gaining a vast array of knowledge, technique and experience, Terry was ready to debut onto the scene with his first release. The song was a house track entitled “Madness.†Mark Grant MARK GRANT: Following the success of Om's first Sound Design album mixed by Los Angeles' house legend Marques Wyatt, comes the perfect counterpart to further the soulful house tradition. Receiving national attention in the late nineties as Cajual Record's top gun producer, Mark Grant has enjoyed mass appeal with "Dancin'" as Chicago Connection and the Braxton Holmes EP, as well as remixes for Holmes, Glenn Underground, Andre Harris and Green Velvet. Building off his stardom, Mark has also recorded material for Guidance, whose "Spirit of the Black Ghost" and "Fly with me" remixes remain popular with house heads around the globe. Julius "The Mad Thinker"- 3 Degrees In the VIP Lounge's New DJ Booth "Chance.Localchicago" DJAM DJ Aaron Chase -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Residents: Sativa s&ld resident dj Chris Santiago & Jon Huang x’ess resident djs Dave Brinkman x'ess visual artist Lights by: Vitto Get on the List @ www.xessentertainment.com

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Friday, October 17th, 2003 MARK FARINA at Zentra and Virgin Megastore Downtown Chicago! Here are the details: Virgin Megastore Chicago MARK FARINA INSTORE & SIGNING Brought to you by: X'ESS Entertainment, OM Records, Virgin Megastore & Zentra Nightclub Friday, October 17th, 2003 APPEARING ON 2ND FLOOR - TOP OF ESCALATOR Supplying 2 CDJ 1000s and PIONEER DJM 600 6:00-6:30PM - X'ESS resident Jon Huang 6:30-7:30PM - Mark Farina - EXCLUSIVE VIRGIN MEGA SET Virgin Megastore Chicago 540 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL RECEIVE REDUCED ADDMISION TICKETS FOR THE SHOW AT ZENTRA! WGN TV- WB Network will carry announcements in their Tues. new release segement at 6:45a.m. sponsored by the Virgin Megastore Chicago and later that night....... MARK FARINA at ZENTRA NIGHTCLUB!! Friday, October 17th X'ESS Entertainment & Zentra Nightclub present: Air Farina Mark Farina album release party Mark Farina Nominated for Best DJ at DanceStar USA 2003, releases his debut artist album for MSO / Om on October 7. Titled 'Air Farina' it features guest appearances by Kaskade, People Under The Stairs and Sean Haynes. Special Extended Set: Chris Santiago along with: Jon Huang x'ess resident Sativa (hip hop) zentra resident Guest List Available at: www.xessentertainment.com

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