August >>> DESTINATIONS

[cortex]

>>>>AUGUST>>>>

DESTINATIONS:

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DC Skillz is heating things up in August! We’re in the process of making several changes to the DC Tunnel and to our format in order to make your night more enjoyable. We’ve added EXTRA SOUND AND LIGHTS to the main room to intensify the experience! Secondly, we’ve added an OUTSIDE COURTYARD with tables and chairs for some open-air exhilaration! Also, we are currently undergoing renovations on the upstairs room of music, so it will be temporarily closed. There’s only 5 DESTINATIONS left before school starts back up again, so we’ve gone out of our way to bring you the craziest themes and the biggest names. Enjoy!!!

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8.02.03 DESTINATION:

In Da Club

>>>A PIMPS ‘N’ HOES party DC Skillz style!

>>>With DC Skillz + Special Guest DONALD GLAUDE

>>>$5 off admission if dressed as a PIMP or HO.

DONALD GLAUDE

(www.djdonaldglaude.com / Moonshine - Seattle)

MIXED LIVE 2 live from Turnmills – available on Moonshine now!

The last few years have been very busy for veteran DJ Donald Glaude. Donald's in-demand, crowd-rocking style has given him the opportunity to travel abroad to such places as Russia, Colombia, Hong Kong, Peru, Mexico City, Venezuela, Acapulco, The U.K..,, just to name a few! Donald has been a club favorite and one of the most in demand artists in the country for over 17 years. He is one of those rare DJs who perceives their role to be that of an all-around entertainer and performer. In Donald's latest addition to The Mixed Live series, Donald, decided that he wanted to record it at the legendary nightclub, Turnmills, in the U.K. This mix combines Donald's mixing skills with the energy that have made him one of the most exciting DJs to emerge in recent years. There are only a handful of DJs that "must be experienced live." Donald, dubbed "The James Brown of DJs" by Dave Aude, with his dynamic, animated and energized personality definitely, is one of these select few. Join us in welcoming Donald to the main room of the DC Tunnel!

…and introducing:

THE SKILLZ SESSIONS

For the first time ever, individual sets from all 8 DC Skillz DJs crammed into one night!!

In the main room:

CORTEX (DC Skillz / Dilou Records – DC)

DEE JAY HOLIDAY(DC Skillz / Raversonly – DC)

RON DELAY(DC Skillz – DC)

SOULKISS(DC Skillz – DC)

and in the Lounge:

CHRIS WARIN(DC Skillz / Rhythm Republic – VA)

iLL-USiON(DC Skillz / Dilou Records – DC)

MUGOTH THE DESTROYER(DC Skillz – DC)

STRICKT(DC Skillz / Dilou Records – Baltimore)

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8.09.02 DESTINATION:

Where the Wild Things Are

>>>PAJAMA PARTY!!!!

$5 off admission if you come in your pajamas!

>>>Drum’n’Bass main room night w/ special breakbeat set!

>>>DeeJay Holiday’s Hardcore Birthday Bash in the Lounge (Hardcore and Hard House DJ sets!)

featuring:

KRUST + DIE present:

I-KAMANCHI

Featuring MC TALI

(Full Cycle – UK)

Bristol born KRUST is a drum’n’bass legend. He co-founded Full Cycle Records alongside Roni Size in 1992, and many credit him with inventing “techstepâ€. In 1997 Krust was responsible for co-writing Reprazent’s massive album “New Formsâ€, and his solo efforts have been critically acclaimed, starting with 1999’s “Coded Languageâ€. Krust embraces numerous creative mediums to accentuate his music, deriving inspiration from photography and video footage.

In 1992 DJ DIE encountered Roni Size by chance at a Bristol Record store, which led to their first collaboration “Agility†on V Recordings and to Die’s ongoing contributions to the Full Cycle catalogue. Together with Roni, he originated the seminal “music boxâ€, which was to become the title track of the debut Full Cycle compilation in 1996. Solo efforts like “Landslide†and “Jittabugâ€, would help carve out a niche for Die, who became known for his ability to fuse the jazz with the breaks to create devastating, seismic floor shakers.

Originally from New Zealand, TALI is a classically trained singer and pianist (but her first passion is song-writing and composing), having been writing and recording her own music since she was 10. Tali best describes herself as a vocalist, as her unique style of MCing incorporates not only rhyming but soulful melodies as well.

Together, the three of them make up I-KAMANCHI, an electrifying live Drum’n’Bass performance that is not to be missed!!!

Also in the main room:

LONNIE FISHER (www.sonarlounge.com / www.ultraworld.net – Baltimore)

JOHN TAB (ALIAS@Nation / www.buzzlife.com – DC)

TITTSWORTH (ALIAS@Nation / Krunk / tittsworth.com – DC)

Scratchtraxx Battle!

MARK FOREST vs. LYNX (www.scratchtraxx.com – Baltimore)

In the Lounge:

DeeJay Holiday’s Hardcore Birthday Bash

With:

BEZERKER (Ruffneckplayazcrew.com – Rhode Island)

DEEJAY HOLIDAY (DC Skillz / Raversonly.com – DC)

DRU LE CUE (Raven Productions / Richmond – DC)

K-YUN (Stonefinger / In the Mix / K-Yun.com – DC)

LIFE OF LEISURE (ECC / Splash – DC)

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8.16.03 DESTINATION:

Studio 54

Presented by URB Magazine and PLAYER’S EXTREME

>>> Massive Visual Projection display in the main room!

>>> Glam wear encouraged!

In the main room:

FELIX DA HOUSECAT

(Emperor Norton / X-Mix Productions – Chicago)

"We weren´t trying to be glamorous," says Felix Da Housecat over the phone from his home in Chicago, just a slight hint of denial in his voice as he explains the inspiration for his latest record, Kittenz and Thee Glitz (Emperor Norton). "We were making fun of the glam life in a cheeky, cool kinda way — if that makes any sense!"

Felix Da Housecat and Kittenz and Thee Glitz paved the way for the Electroclash scene and landing Felix in the spotlight with rave reviews from press all across the world (Rolling Stone: “4 starsâ€, “One of the Ten Artists You Need To Knowâ€; NY Times: “One of the most innovative records to come from an American DJâ€; URB: “4 starsâ€; Mixer: “9 out 10â€, “The Soundtrack for a sleek, cosmopolitan futureâ€; and much, much more). In 2001 Kittenz and Thee Glitz won Muzik Magazine’s Dance Awards Album of the Year , and The NY Times’ #4 Record of the year.

In 2002 SPIN magazine heralded him as “Best DJâ€, URB magazine selected him “Best Dance DJ, and Rolling Stone magazine’s Music Award 2002, Felix is a “Best Dance / DJ Artist†critics pic!

This year Felix got off to a good start with his GRAMMY nomination for his remix of the Rinocerose track “Lost Loveâ€, and now he’s on his 2003 Summer Tour! Tonight is your chance to catch him as he stops by Washington, DC!

Along with…

THE ZELCH BROS. (Twin Productions / Groove / Pitched Up – Pittsburg)

SWITCHSTANCE (OOBliss.com / The Fuzz – DC)

SHEILA STORMS (Chocolate Music – DC)

CRUZ (Raven Productions / www.ravenrva.com – DC)

In the Lounge:

TURNTABLISM – Technics vs. Numarks

With 2 Time DMC Finalist

GEOMETRIX (Troopaz Turntable Crew – VA)

DJ Geometrix is a member of the Troopaz battle crew, and has won turntable

battles all over DC and the rest of the country. He remains contstantly busy

in the DJ world, ad offers private lessons for those seeking to learn more

about scratching. Find more information on www.djgeometrix.com

In addition to:

SHAUN COX (Global Dance Radio / WEBR – DC)

JUST CHARLIE

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8.23.03 DESTINATION:

Miami Beach

>>>A breakbeat bonanza!

>>> $5 off admission if you come in a bathing suit!!

Main Room:

BABY ANNE

“Baby Anne Mixed Live – LAS VEGAS†CD Release Tour!

(Zone Records / Moonshine Records – FL)

Undoubtedly America’s most popular female Breakbeat DJ, Baby Anne is making her mark on the nation. Her hi-octane sets of funky Breakbeat energy, fused with heavy doses of Miami bass has rocked many a dance floor at clubs and events from coast to coast. She performed at DC Skillz’ debut event @ The DC Tunnel, Project Mayhem and it was quite a show. Currently she’s fresh off recording her latest CD “Baby Anne Mixed Live†(recorded live at Club Ra in Las Vegas), and is touring in support of the new album. We warmly welcome her back for another amazing show!

DJ SUN (www.dcubedstudios.com / Ultraworld / Kobe – Baltimore)

SMALLS (Juice Recordings.com / djsmalls.net / OObliss – DC)

ANNALYZE (Stanton / Fused Management / Wellknowndjs.com – NY)

PROXXY (LuvChild Entertainment / Raversonly.com – DC)

In the Lounge:

OPEN TABLES!!!!

>>>Our open tables was so popular last month, we just had to do it again!

>>>attention all DJs! This is your chance to spin at Destination!

>>>Open tables from 11pm-5am

>>>Each DJ gets 20 minutes each (total of 18 timeslots available)

>>>You can only bring 10 records max and they must be in a shopping / paper / plastic bag… no record bags / boxes!

>>>First comes first serve! When you arrive you get to sign up for the timeslot desired (based on current availability)… so get there early!!!!!

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8.30.03 DESTINATION:

Dance All Day

LINE UP TBA!!! LOOK FOR FULL FLIER LATER ON THIS MONTH!

Summer “technically†ends on Sept. 21, but as far as we’re concerned, after August, it’s over. So, on the last Saturday on August, we’re preparing something special for you: “Dance All Dayâ€, an electronic dance music festival beginning at 5pm and ending at 5am. “Dance All Day†will feature an outside area of music in addition to the main room and the lounge, and we’re handpicking a great and diverse lineup of all the best djs the area has to offer. Get ready!!!

[arcloverdc]

8/30 is my first day back to DC... hmmmmmmmm you guys bring some hot talent and I'll be there with bellz on!