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AVALAND SATURDAYS D:FUSE In the Chapel: DJ Dalton (hip hop & rock) In the Head: DJ Christine Rene (pop & dance classics) A Texas native, D:FUSE has been making progressive dance music for over ten years, producing hits played by every major DJ from Paul Oakenfold to Carl Cox. With an on-going DJ residency at the legendary Release in San Francisco, a busy touring schedule in the US, as well as headlining spots in the UK, D:FUSE is a hot item worldwide. D:FUSE’s DJ sets include an element of live performance, using the Roland V-Pad to play percussion during his DJ sets. D:FUSE also holds his place in radio with two shows on XM Satellite Radio and a weekly mix on Q101’s Sonic Boom in Chicago. The progressive icon will also be featured in the new documentary, "Put the Needle on the Record.†Be on the lookout for D:Fuse's artist album due out on System Recordings in 2004. www.systemrecordings.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

AVALON – MIX FRIDAYS – February 20th DARUDE In the Chapel: DJ Dalton (hip hop & rock) In the Head: DJ Christine Rene (pop & dance classics) Finnish trance master DARUDE (aka Ville Virtanen) is finally moving on beyond the worldwide attention garnered by the success of “Sandstorm,†a superclub anthem heard around the world. Now with his second album Rush, he brings 10 original trance tracks with his brazen, emotional-driven tilt and he’ll be sure to ignite the Avalon mainfloor with his infectious energetic brand of dance music. We gather he may even bring “Sandstorm†back and maybe you’ll be able to feel that rush again on the EAW sound system. www.darude.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 reduced list until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

He was definitely there! Here he is taking us to La-La-Land with a live serenade...

BAD BOY BILL's label www.systemrecordings.com

Carl is on tour in Australia right now. He has been nominated for Best Breakthrough DJ at the Dance Music Awards so be sure to vote for him: www.dancestar.com

Read the ClubPlanet interview with Sandra here... SANDRA COLLINS - COVER STORY For any dance music lover who’s reveled in a late-night Sandra Collins DJ set, you’ll know that a frenetic energy imbues Collins with a self-admittedly “high-strung†verve that has her “always jumping and moving around.†See what she has to say about herself in our interview... http://www.clubplanet.com/content/features/features152.asp

SANDRA COLLINS COVER STORY For any dance music lover who’s reveled in a late-night Sandra Collins DJ set, you’ll know that a frenetic energy imbues Collins with a self-admittedly “high-strung†verve that has her “always jumping and moving around.†See what she has to say about herself in our interview... http://www.clubplanet.com/content/features/features152.asp AVALAND SATURDAYS – February 14th SANDRA COLLINS Perfecto Presents Album Release Tour & K-SWING In the Chapel: DJ Dalton (hip hop & rock) In the Head: DJ Christine Rene (pop & dance classics) SANDRA COLLINS is not only one of the most sought-after female DJs in the world but is also the recipient of the DanceStar USA 2003 award for Best US DJ. This speaks volumes about her ability to move crowds on the dancefloor and her still-growing popularity. With classic albums like “Tranceport 3†and a compilation for the venerable UK club brand “Cream,†Sandra has catapulted into the clubbing spotlight. She returns to Avalon on the heels of her new mixed CD on the “Perfecto Presents…†series inaugurated by Paul Oakenfold. For a special Valentine’s Day special, we have a complete female double-header and powerhouse of talent. We introduce to you, K-SWING, a young upstart that has been making waves in both breakbeat and progressive circles. Cited by the king of breaks Adam Freeland as the “Best Undiscovered DJ†in DJ Magazine’s 2003 Top 100 poll, K-Swing’s remarkable gift of timing and taste, make her a vital catalyst for putting bodies in motion. Her deep, funky, and rhythmic bass lines and DJ charisma are sure to capture the attention of a new generation. www.sandracollins.com www.k-swing.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

Thanks, we'll let his webmaster know. He's at Avalon Boston on Friday and then down to Avalon New York on Saturday. Set-times TBC but we'd imagine Coxy on by 1am or 2am. He's really going to rock that place

Ferry Corsten is confirmed! FERRY CORSTEN Right of Way The Tour 2004 Saturday, Februay 28th @ Avalon If there are pre-sales tickets, you can expect them on sale at www.ClubPlanet.com. Stay tuned for more info. Expect a fun night out with Ferry!

AVALAND SATURDAYS SANDRA COLLINS Perfecto Presents Album Release Tour & K-SWING In the Chapel: DJ Dalton (hip hop & rock) In the Head: DJ Christine Rene (pop & dance classics) SANDRA COLLINS is not only one of the most sought-after female DJs in the world but is also the recipient of the DanceStar USA 2003 award for Best US DJ. This speaks volumes about her ability to move crowds on the dancefloor and her still-growing popularity. With classic albums like “Tranceport 3†and a compilation for the venerable UK club brand “Cream,†Sandra has catapulted into the clubbing spotlight. She returns to Avalon on the heels of her new mixed CD on the “Perfecto Presents…†series inaugurated by Paul Oakenfold. For a special Valentine’s Day special, we have a complete female double-header and powerhouse of talent. We introduce to you, K-SWING, a young upstart that has been making waves in both breakbeat and progressive circles. Cited by the king of breaks Adam Freeland as the “Best Undiscovered DJ†in DJ Magazine’s 2003 Top 100 poll, K-Swing’s remarkable gift of timing and taste, make her a vital catalyst for putting bodies in motion. Her deep, funky, and rhythmic bass lines and DJ charisma are sure to capture the attention of a new generation. www.sandracollins.com www.k-swing.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

AVALON – MIX FRIDAYS – February 13th GUY ORNADEL In the Chapel: DJ Dalton (hip hop & rock) In the Head: DJ Christine Rene (pop & dance classics) GUY ORNADEL bring backs visages of the Gatecrasher parties back in the day, when trance was first being introduced to ye old church on Sixth Avenue. The tremendous amount of energy and excitement for these parties continues in the new millennium with more o f the same talent touting the latest trance and progressive tunes capturing the imagination of the global dancefloor. Fresh from traveling the world, from Tokyo to the UK, to Cyprus to Singapore, Guy returns to NYC to the same venue, different name, and yet another vibrant party. Also, a special live surprise performance...first it was Britney, this time ??? AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

The official word: Saturday, March 13th CARL COX Christian Smith Check for tickets for sale on www.ClubPlanet.com closer to the date.

It definitely won't be dead. Felix is a uber-talented Dj and has been plying his trade in the Chicago underground scene for years before finally gaining a little bit of mainstream recognition when the electro-fad hit it big. It'll be a different older crowd, more electronic music intelligensia, hipster-oriented. Felix is a great DJ more on the electro-tip of house but it should be a lot of fun. Let us know how it goes for you. FROM FLAVORPILL.NET: A protégé of Chicago acid-house legend DJ Pierre, Felix da Housecat (né Felix Stallings) first hit the studio at age 15. A few lives and dozens of influential tracks later, he met his muse, Miss Kittin, while on tour in Europe and recorded Kittenz and Thee Glitz (2001) with her soon after. Although the retro revival was already in full effect upon its release, the album's stylish mix of '80s sounds and futuristic punk-funk stunned the dance world. Felix became the poster boy for the electro scene and Kittenz won Muzik Magazine's Album of the Year. Tonight's party should offer a taste of his long-awaited follow-up, Thee Courtship of Devin Dazzle, scheduled for a 2004 release.

AVALAND SATURDAYS – February 7th FELIX DA HOUSECAT When Chicago’s FELIX DA HOUSECAT released Kittenz and Thee Glitz in 2002, he turned all of dance music on its side and spawned a synth revival. Critics across the country were hailing Felix as the producer of the moment, the DJ of the year (Spin 2002), and the artist of the future. Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Spin all dubbed Felix one of the most creative artists at work in music today. Now, he’s set to release the new Devin Dazzle and the Neon Fever , 15 tracks of delectable, glittery, synthetic and organic, beat-laden funk heaven that will undoubtedly reawaken the world to the next big thing…again. As a stalwart of the underground electronic scene in Chicago, Felix’s meteoric rise is a result of his years of plying his funky sounds and dedication to the music. Tonight, Felix brings is trademark glitz and cool stylings to Avalon for future generations. AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am Clubplanet guestlist

AVALON – MIX FRIDAYS – February 6th GREEN VELVET BAD BOY BILL Camera’s Ready, Prepare to Flash… GREEN VELVET marks his return with an Avalon NY debut. He brings alongside his dirty house sounds, evil techno leanings and mind-bending sounds. Green Velvet has long since entered the collective consciousness of dance music with seminal tracks like ‘Flash’, ‘Percolator’ and of course ‘La-La-Land.’ Get ready, fear for your brain cells, we’re going down to La-La-Land! Along for the ride, BAD BOY BILL is an inimitable DJ for his own unique style of tweaking the E.Q. and putting his DMC champion scratching skills to work. On the heels of his recent release ‘Behind The Decks’ CD/DVD 2 disc on System Recordings, Bad Boy Bill brings his exquisite abilities and unmatched energy on the decks to MIX Fridays. When Bill is on the decks, he’s a man hard at work – constantly working the mixer’s faders and EQs, soundly tweaking each record by scratching, cutting and using his technical expertise in order to take his dancefloor along for a sonic adventure for the mind & body. Come experience BPM's Magazine's 2003 #1 DJ - Bad Boy Bill. www.green-velvet.com www.badboybill.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

get there early (before 12am) and you won't have a problem.

Avalon MIX Fridays - January 30th JUDGE JULES There can be only one JUDGE JULES. Quite the character in his signature glasses, Judge Jules has been a club favorite on the international circuit. He was voted #9 in the world’s Top 100 DJ poll by DJ Magazine, consisting of nearly 40,000 votes across all genres of music across the globe. He is often worshipped as a leading club-cult personality and is often regarded as “the People’s DJ.†His popular Radio 1 show on BBC is the most listened to show in its time slot with over 1.2 million listeners each week. Jules is a champion of 138 bpms across the genres but favors the hard dance and trance sound of the massives, so get ready for an explosive night at Avalon. www.judgejules.net AVALAND SATURDAYS – January 31st TRONIC TREATMENT VS. MEGANITE MAURO PICOTTO CHRISTIAN SMITH Techno DJs & fans seem to be finding their groove at Avalon, creating one of the best venues for techno in NYC with its superior Avalon EAW Sound system and gothic chic ambiance. MAURO PICOTTO returns to Gotham to bring his signature hard tech-style to his Avalon NY debut. This Italian DJ-cum-producer AKA the Lizardman (known for his penchant for Iguanas) is highly regarded for his now-classic production work including tracks such as ‘Iguana’, ‘Komodo’ and ‘Lizard’. Joining him is Tronic Treatment stalwart and Tronic head label man CHRISTIAN SMITH who will fire up the night with funky house and tribal techno. www.tronictreatment.com

Avalon MIX Fridays - January 30th JUDGE JULES There can be only one JUDGE JULES. Quite the character in his signature glasses, Judge Jules has been a club favorite on the international circuit. He was voted #9 in the world’s Top 100 DJ poll by DJ Magazine, consisting of nearly 40,000 votes across all genres of music across the globe. He is often worshipped as a leading club-cult personality and is often regarded as “the People’s DJ.†His popular Radio 1 show on BBC is the most listened to show in its time slot with over 1.2 million listeners each week. Jules is a champion of 138 bpms across the genres but favors the hard dance and trance sound of the massives, so get ready for an explosive night at Avalon. www.judgejules.net AVALAND SATURDAYS – January 31st TRONIC TREATMENT VS. MEGANITE MAURO PICOTTO CHRISTIAN SMITH Techno DJs & fans seem to be finding their groove at Avalon, creating one of the best venues for techno in NYC with its superior Avalon EAW Sound system and gothic chic ambiance. MAURO PICOTTO returns to Gotham to bring his signature hard tech-style to his Avalon NY debut. This Italian DJ-cum-producer AKA the Lizardman (known for his penchant for Iguanas) is highly regarded for his now-classic production work including tracks such as ‘Iguana’, ‘Komodo’ and ‘Lizard’. Joining him is Tronic Treatment stalwart and Tronic head label man CHRISTIAN SMITH who will fire up the night with funky house and tribal techno. www.tronictreatment.com

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Mauro Picotto's style has often been referred to as TECH-TRANCE. He seems to be one of the few DJs that can appeal to both the techno & trance fans. That's quite a feat! Also, Christian Smith who is also playing, has a "funky house & tribal techno" style.

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AVALAND SATURDAYS – January 24th JOSH WINK DOC MARTIN Tonight we have two standout purveyors of the US electronic dance music scene DOC MARTIN & JOSH WINK. DOC MARTIN began his mission on the decks back in the summer of 1986. His focus on house music from the land of funk and disco was triggered while playing the club and warehouse scene in San Francisco. As one of the original forefathers of the west coast house music scene, he has always been a master of mixing the crowd with the music. His live sets bring different genres of music together as well as people to create a unique vibe of empathy. We love Doc - a future legend of house is in our midst! Joining Doc on the decks, JOSH WINK brings his trademark mix of house and techno on which he has built his international reputation. As label owner of Ovum Recordings and as a prolific producer, remixer & artist, Josh recently released Profound Sounds V2 on Ovum Recordings/System Recordings. PS2 is an “artist†album that contains re-edited & re-mixed tracks all mixed live with effect units and samplers. His latest EP ’20 to 20’ brings us back to our acid house roots and tonight we should be treated to a mélange of house, techno, acid house mixed together with that special Wink touch. This is a stellar line-up for the clubbing cognoscenti. www.systemrecordings.com (Josh Wink) AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 reduced list until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

Last time was at Avalon - Friday, October 3rd. The next time is TBA but he'll be showcasing at several parties down in Miami for Winter Music Conference. Look for updates on: www.jameszabiela.co.uk

AVALAND SATURDAYS – January 31st MAURO PICOTTO CHRISTIAN SMITH “TRONIC TREATMENT VS. MEGANITE†Techno DJs and fans seem to be finding their groove at Avalon creating one of the best venues for techno in NYC with its superior Avalon EAW Sound system and gothic ambiance. MAURO PICOTTO returns to Gotham to bring his signature hard tech-style to his Avalon NY debut. This Italian DJ-cum-producer AKA the Lizardman (known for his penchant for Iguanas) is highly regarded for his now-classic production work including tracks such as ‘Iguana’, ‘Komodo’ and ‘Lizard’. Joining him is Tronic Treatment stalwart and Tronic head label man CHRISTIAN SMITH who will fire up the night with funky house and tribal techno. AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 until 2am ClubPlanet guestlist

AVALAND SATURDAYS – January 17th CHARLES FEELGOOD FRANKIE PEP CHARLES FEELGOOD is the consummate dancefloor rocker and is one of the forefathers of the Baltimore & Washington DC electronic dance music scene. Together with fellow dance music stalwart DJ Scott Henry they started the renowned FEVER parties in 1992. Since then Feelgood maintained a successful seven year residency with his ingenious mixing skills and funky disco house style. His popularity quickly grew, thanks in part to his legendary series of mixed tapes, "Time to Get Ill," showcasing his sets at Fever which grew out to extensive touring around the US and Europe. Look out for his new release “House Music†on Topaz Records out in January 2004, an original mixed compilation with all new material. On opening duties is NYC DJ FRANKIE PEP who has earned accolades for his sleek house sets infused with a dose of funk and smooth grooves. Join us tonight for a sure-fire funky house double-header showcasing Feelgood’s signature brand of funky disco house, replete with horns, vocals, and a Latin edge and get ready to FEEL GOOD. www.topaz-records.com AVALON 662 Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street 212.807.7780 Doors at 10pm $25 general admission $15 reduced list before 12am / $20 reduced list until 2am CLUBPLANET guestlist