One Night Only – Remember and honor Laura Gavoor: The 3 Chairs, Derrick May, Rolando, a rare performance by Kenny Dixon Jr., live percussion by Andres – Panacea, 205 W. Congress, Detroit. 10pm – 2am. Proceeds go to the Gavoor family.
Battlestyle 2003 – Steve Crawford, Gary Chandler (tag team), Keith Tucker, T. Linder (tag team), Dan Lucas, Darkcube (2X4tag team), Craig Huckaby, DJ Outkold (tag team) – Lager House, 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. 10pm. $8/10. www.brownnoteproductions.com.
Thursday, May 22nd, 2003
Minus Event – Richie Hawtin – The Necto, 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. For info go to www.thenecto.com.
BeatDownSounds and XclusvProduktions present Los Elementos De Funk, [SABOR]: A Taste of House, Deep Sweat! - Colonel Abrams (live), Glenn Underground, Mike Clark, Michael Geiger – Panacea, 205 West Congress, Detroit. 10pm – 2am. www.panaceadetroit.com, www.dusttraxx.com, www.beatdownsounds.com.
Bang! - DJ Rolando, Mike Ransom, Trent Abbe, 5/7 – Spiral, 1247 Center St., Lansing. 9pm – 2am. $5 before 11pm, $10 after 11pm. www.brownnoteproductions.com.
Friday, May 23rd, 2003
Bump in the Night I – Everyone who is anyone in the Detroit scene knows that BUMP is one of the most important weeklies in the city for Memorial Weekend. BUMP brings its legendary night of hip-hop, techno, and everything in between to Friday for the first time - Tim Baker, Aril Brikha (live), Peko, Todd Sines (live) – Foran’s Irish Pub, 612 Woodward, Detroit. 8pm.
Global PRELUDE – Presented by KMS Productions and R-Tyme - Kevin Saunderson, D Wynn, Gary Martin, DJ Nova, and special guests TBA - The Works, 1846 Michigan Ave., two blocks west of Old Tiger Stadium, Detroit. 10pm - ? For info call 313-961-1742. www.worldofdeep.com
Techno Brings People Together Afterparty - Scan 7, Suburban Knight, Gary Chandler – Roof of Hockeytown Café, 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 6pm – 2am. Contact [email protected]. www.scan7.com.
BeatDownSounds, XclusvProduktions, and Dust Traxx present Los Elementos De Funk, [RITMO]: Rhythm & Sweat! - Danny Krivit, Mr. Ali (Feat. Dajae and Carla Prather), Alton Miller – Panacea, 205 West Congress, Detroit. 10pm. www.panaceadetroit.com, www.dusttraxx.com, www.beatdownsounds.com.
MusikDek Sunset Launch - Static Revenger, 29 Palms, Urban Kris, Mike Scroggs – Pontchartrain Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit. 7pm – midnight. $10. www.versopass.com.
Acid Sonic Research Party - Andrew Ahrendt, Steve Roy, Kataconda, Christian Bloch, Wraith, Kaku, Tristan Watkins, Minimalistik – Detroit Contemporary, 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit. 11pm – dawn. www.acidsonicresearch.com.
Green Light – GO! - Movement pre-party/BBQ -- 7th City Room: Dan Bell, Anthony Shakir, John Tejada, special unannounced guests | COLOR Patio: John Stoll & Miguel Angel, Kaku and Takaaki Usui, Mikebee | CPM Room: Geoff White (live), Mazz & Shaun Reeves, Derek Plaslaiko & The Cynic – Corktown Tavern, 1716 Michigan Ave., Detroit. 7pm – 5am. $15. Limited capacity...get there early! www.elementdetroit.com.
ChariVari The Return Weekend – Steve Dunbar, Kevin Dysard, Alan Ester, Eddie Fowlkes, Buzz Goree, Stacy “Hot Wax” Hale, Delano Smith and special guests. Live performances by “Donism,” Young Kane & T-Roy of Skantless Beats and Record’ns. Hosted by “The Usual Suspects” – Johnason Charles Gallery, 1345 Division, Detroit. 9pm – 4am. For info and advance tickets call Shades of Gray Salon at 248-541-4611.
A Sense of Balance – Mikael Thonrton, DJ Minx, LA Kendall, Jennifer Xerri, Korie, Sarena Tyler – Camillian Café, 300 Monroe St., Detroit. 10pm. Email [email protected] for more info.
ATM & LANDAU present Live Sensation – Amp Fiddler, Malik Alston feat. Painted Pictures, Ayro, Chardonnay, The Electric Bear, Heart + Hand Jazz Unit. Special guest hosts Ten Speed and Brown Shoe feat. Name Tag and Black Milk – Detroit Art Space, 101 E. Baltimore, Detroit. 9pm. Advance tickets available at Avalon International Breads.
Welcome to Detroit - Terrence Parker, DJ Genesis, Kai Alce, FLX, Jonra, Julius “The Mad Thinker” – Trenchtown (aka former Better Days Café), 3919 Woodward, Detroit. 11pm. www.dynamite-soul.com.
Saturday, May 24th, 2003
LJ’s Lounge and Landau Top Present: “PRIVATE JOY” – LJ’s Lounge International makes its first annual block party debut –Wolf Eyes (live), Ian Clark of Perspcts & Ersatz Audio + Buildings Learn (debut show), Midlife Vacation (live), Giorgio Moroder (TBC), DJs Adam Goldstone (DFA), Tamion Tagteam (C. Samuel & K.Michael Ersatz Audio), Dante Carfagna & Sheer Magic (Chicago), w/residents Scott Zacharias, Sharif and Brad Hales – LJ’s Lounge International, 2114 Michigan Avenue, Detroit. Starts midnight. $5 all nite long.
UNITY – Presented by KMS Productions, Blackflag recordings, Art of Dance and Boldface Media – Agoria, Gene Farris, Kevin Saunderson, Kenny Larkin, Stacey Pullen – Tangent Gallery, 715 Milwaukee Ave, Detroit. 11pm. Info at www.worldofdeep.com or 313-438-3333.
Feeling Moody A Moods & Grooves Event– Boo Williams, John Tejada, DeMarkus Lewis, Rick Wade, Black Art – Agave Restaurant, 4265 Woodward @ Canfield, Detroit. 11:30pm - ? Email [email protected] or 313-831-6453.
SPITE - Robert Hood, The Suburban Knight, Felton Howard, DJ Fingers (2x4 Electro Tag Team), Allen Gamble and Bassghost, Neil V, Shaun Reeves, Tim Caudill, Wilkie-Live – Venue TBA. Time TBA. Cost TBA. Info line: 313-438-6247. www.fusiontechnologyrecords.com.
YEL - Speedy J (LIVE), Stewart Walker (LIVE), Vladislav Delay/Luono (Live), Huren (LIVE), Psilopolisp (LIVE), Matthew Dear, Tadd Mullinix, Derek Plaslaiko, Mike Servito + special guests TBA – St. Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. 9pm. $20. www.paxahau.com.
SELECT- Ayro, Upgrade, Szymanski, Mr. Murgatroyd, Recloose, Scott Zacharias, Tommy Ferrara feat. Abnrml, 6 Dirty, John Arnold – Detroit Contemporary, 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit. 11pm. $15. www.6dirty.com.
BeatDownSounds and XclusvProduktions present Los Elementos De Funk, [SEXUALIDAD]: Like Water for Chocolate- JoJo Flores, Mike “Agent X” Clark, Kemit aka Kemiticjust (formerly of Arrested Development), Live performance TBA – The Olive Room @ Greektown Casino, 555 E. Lafayette, Detroit. 11pm – 6am. $15. For info call 313-223-2999 or www.beatdownsounds.com.
Dust Traxx in conjunction with Wall of Bass Uppercut Records present: Technosweat! - The Advent (live), Woody McBride (live), Angel Alanis, Frankie Vega – Panacea, 205 West Congress, Detroit. 10 pm. www.panaceadetroit.com, www.dusttraxx.com.
Family Reunion - Mercenary vs. Ian Cheshire (Kube 72), Gary Chandler, Steven Sacks – Jackson Hall, Detroit. 11pm. $15. Contact: 248-591-8500.
Tronic Treatment - Mistress Barbara, Nigel Richards, T-1000, Agent Orange, Errol, more TBA – Alvin’s, 5756 Cass Avenue, Detroit. 9pm. www.tronictreatment.com.
PsychoThrill 2 - DJ Claus Bachlor, Thomas Barnett, Joshua Harrison, DJ Ryski – X/S, Corner of John R and Woodward, Detroit. 8pm. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/detroitdj/Cherry-bomb.htm.
ChariVari The Return Weekend – Mike “Chi-Town” Brown, Steve Dunbar, Kevin Dysard, Eddie Fowlkes, Buzz Goree, Stacy “Hot Wax” Hale, Delano Smith & special invited guest – Maverick’s, 630 Woodward @ Lafayette, Detroit. 9pm – 2am. For more info and advance tickets call Shades of Gray Salon @ 248-541-4611.
Blacklisted - Supa Jay Spliff, Scotty V, Stello, Phonotype, Soundmurderer, D-Enemy, Zuperman, Mark Moss, Matt Clarke, Justin Kruse – Foran’s Irish Pub, 612 Woodward, Detroit.
Double Delight – Resident DJ Michael Geiger, plus guests Craig Gonzalez, Eric Kim and more – The Buddha Lounge, 8 Mile, Detroit. 10pm – 2am. $5. http://www.digital313.com/buddha/.
Below the Surface 3 Year Anniversary – DJ Munk, Colton Weatherston (live), Dj Matthew Boynton, Detronik Research Lab (live), The Cynic, Kelsey Vaugn Thomas (live), Colin Zyskowski (live/dj), DJ Shortround – Hunter House, 1427 Randolph, Detroit. 2pm – 2am. For more info, go to www.munkstrunk.com.
A Sense of Balance – Mikael Thornton, Marc Smith, Kevin Dysard, Kevin Johnson, Eric Johnson, Tom Barnette, Genesis w/Yaminah performance, Norm Talley, Bruce Bailey, Anthony Shakir – Camillian Café, 300 Monroe St., Detroit. 1pm. Email [email protected] for more info.
MusikDek: VersoBash @ Movement - Warp Brothers, Drastic, Claus Bachor of 2000, Tantra, Thomas Barnett – Pontchartrain Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit. Noon – Dusk. $10. www.versopass.com.
Forwardmusic.org 2 year:netmusique Party - Hali, DJ Uzi, Bradford James, Gene King, Ray Prasad, Ray Bone, John Clees, Rod. G, Gerald – Cass Cafe, 4620 Cass Ave., Detroit. 9pm. $10. www.netmusique.com.
Prefuse 73 & Amon Tobin – Majestic Theater, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 9pm – 2am. $15. http://majesticdetroit.com.
Sunday, May 25th, 2003
Instant Vintage – IV has become an instant classic in Detroit and was recently named Best Night Out by HOUR Detroit Magazine – Brad Hales, Scott Zacharias, Theo Parrish, Rich Medina – Fifth Avenue Downtown, 2180 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. 10pm – 2am.
The Official Movement 2003:party - Derrick May (exclusive performance), Vikter Duplaix, Francois K – Tangent Gallery, 715 E. Milwaukee, Detroit. Check out www.movementfestival.com or the Movement booth for more details.
IT (Interdimensional Transmissions) & Landau present: Cannonball Run II - Tamion 12 Inch (live), Infinite Dimensions (live DIY fashion performance), Traxx, BMG of Ectomorph, Carlos Souffront, Jordan Zawideh (beware the X factor, expect special surprises) – Tangent Gallery, Detroit. $10 all night. www.star67.com.
Tronic Treatment – The Advent (live), Christian Smith, Brian Zentz, Mike Dearborn, Suburban Knight, Richard Harvey, Punisher, Gene Le Foss, Adam J (live), Cozmic Spore, Acid Pimp, Greg Gow – The Works, 1846 Michigan Ave., Detroit. 11pm. http://tronictreatment.com.
Dust Traxx and 105.9 FM Presents: Booty Sweat! Hit it from the back Tour - DJ Funk, DJ Assault, Gary Chandler, resident 105.9 FM djs – Panacea, Detroit. 10pm. www.panaceadetroit.com, www.dusttraxx.com.
Organic presents Detroit with Spiritual Life Music presents “New Birth” – Joaquin “Joe” Clausell, MKL Fumi, Ononaiye, Mike Huckaby, Michael Geiger, along with very special guests – Venue TBA. 10pm – 7am. $15 Pre-sale, $20 at the door. For details go to www.organicdetroit.com or call 313-438-3549.
Cannonball – Tamion 12 Inch (live), Infinite Dimensions (live DIY Fashion performance), Traxx, BMG of Ectomorph, Carlos Souffront, Derek Plaslaiko, Jordan Zawideh, beware the X factor: expect special surprises – Tangent Gallery 3rd Floor, 715 E. Milwaukee, Detroit. www.star67.com.
Sean Deason (live) and Kefus (live) – The Golden Fleece, Greektown, Detroit. 10pm. $3.
MixMode - Osunlade, Delano Smith, T. Foster – Harry’s Bar, 2482 E. Clifford, Detroit. 11pm – when it ends. Ticket info email D-N [email protected]. DEMF Badge holders receive a discounted fee.
ROBOT IS SERIOUS – Presented by DBDJS.org, alongside newdetroitradio.com – Goudron (live PA), Andre Shakom (Concentration Inc. – Chicago), dbdjs featured: Craig Gonzalez, Eric Hinchman, Keith Kemp, Gian Gennari, Chris Rejano (Team Pony-Chicago) – Labyrinth, 1703 Cass Ave., Detroit. 11pm – 4am. $10. For news and updates checkout www.dbdjs.org or call 313-438-6153.
Some Call It House, We Call It Home – Gene Farris, Mazz, Genesis, Keith Worthy, Painted Pictures, DJ FLX, DJ Monna, Jeremiah Seraphine, Vince Lawrence, Omoa Music - Corktown Tavern, 1716 Michigan Ave., Detroit. 9pm – 2am. For info go to www.3degreesglobal.com/thetour.
::Disco Erotica V3:: - DJ Heather::DJ Diz::Jason Hodges::Chuck Daniels – Cheetah’s, 19245 W. Eight Mile, Detroit. 10pm – 4am. $10 before midnight. www.d3-studios.com/.
Movement Mechanics - Frederic Messent, Becka, Agent Orange, Grimes, Laura Grabb, Deosil, Low Key, Av3rs1on, Neil V, Brian Shelton, Epitaph, Alastair Todd, Scotto, plus a very special musical guest TBA – Detroit Contemporary, 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit. 10pm. $10 beofre midnight. www.isosnyc.com.
Big Bang Theory: A Lost City Production - Thomas Barnett, Freaky Flow, Synchronous (Lost City) – Space Nightclub, 415 E. Congress, Detroit. 9pm – 2am $15. Contact: [email protected] for info.
BeatDownSounds, XclusvProduktions and Corner Productions present Los Elementos De Funk [CORAZON]: ReHab – Steve “Silk” Hurley, Mike “Agent X” Clark, Delano Smith, Norm Talley – Agave, 4265 Woodward Ave at Canfield, Detroit. 10pm – 4am. $15 before midnight, $20 after midnight. www.beatdownsounds.com.
Windy City Allstars in the Motor City (Chicago Meets Detroit) - Hyperactive, Traxx, Justin Long, Paul Anthony, Luis Baro, Aaron Chase, Phantom 45, Casper, Snuggles and Slak, Ry-N, MF – Former Club Portal, 2030 Grand River, Detroit. 10pm – 5am. www.njoynightlife.com.
Bump in the Night II – Rich Medina, Theo Parrish, Paperclipse Deejays, Takaaki - Foran’s Irish Pub, Detroit. 10pm. $10.
Naked Music Party - Miguel Migs wsg/Lisa Shaw, DJ Shortround – Alvin’s, 5756 Cass Avenue, Detroit. 10pm – 3/4am. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.soundcircleonline.com.
Paxahau and Blackbx present John Acquaviva (all night set)– Times Square, 1431 Times Square, Detroit. 10pm. www.john-acquaviva.com/, www.timessquaredetroit.com.
Extended Play – DJs Paris 68 – Urban Break Coffeehouse, Hamtramck. 11am – 3pm. Free. www.soundfree.org.
SancSoul / Track Mode present DC Sanctuary - Glenn Underground, Craig Alexander, Matt Hughes– Camillian Café, 300 Monroe, Detroit. 7pm. For info contact [email protected].
Urban Undergound - Urban Heirs-Glenn Underground, Craig Alexander, Matt Hughes, Wes Cage – Camillian Café, 300 Monroe St., Detroit. Free. 11pm – 5am. For info go to www.urbanheirs.com.
Best of Both Worlds Reggae & House – Cloud Nine (Reggae), Alton Miller (Quality House Beats), Derrick Irie (live), Reggae, Sundiata - Live (Q.H.B.), Kimyon (New York) - Q.H.B., Miyon Bryant (Live) - Q.H.B, & Ziam's Liquid Silver Fashion Experience & His Beautiful Dazzling Runway Models – Venue TBA, 11pm - ? Contact: 313-831-8552 for more info.
Attention! la radio ment – DJs Paris ’68 – Town Pump Tavern, Detroit. 11pm – 2am. www.soundfree.org.
MusikDek: Freaks of the Industry - Digital Underground, Ayro, DJ Fingers – Pontchartrain Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit. 3pm – 12am. $10. www.versopass.com.
Monday, May 26th, 2003
3rd Annual Global ENCORE – Presented by KMS Productions – Junior Sanchez, Kevin Saunderson, Ron Trent, Todd Terry + a very special guest – The Works, 1846 Michigan Avenue, Detroit. 11pm. For info call 313-961-1742. www.worldofdeep.com.
Beatdown Sounds and Friends – Foran’s Irish Pub, Detroit. All day. For info go to www.beatdownsounds.com.
Dust Traxx and XM Radio presents: DustTraxx vs. Super Jane, This is Sweat! The monthly residency kick-off party - Paul Johnson vs. Colette, Ron Carroll vs. Dayhota, Translucent vs. Lady D – Panacea, Detroit. 10pm. Cost TBA. www.panaceadetroit.com, www.dusttraxx.com.
Friday, May 23rd, 2003
Fabrique Finale Event and Movement Kickoff – Mark Oliver, Kenneth Thomas, Mike Anthony – Bleu Detroit, 1540 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. 9 pm. $15, $25 VIP. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, complimentary vodka cocktails courtesy of Alex & Emilio Salon.
LASGO Live in Concert – Sevin the Nightclub, 40 West Pike Street, Pontiac. 8pm – 2am. Free before 9pm, $10 for ladies, $15 for gents.
Saturday, May 24th, 2003
Space or Dream of Life – Surround music show composed by Alexander Jero – The Digital Dome Planetarium at the New Detroit Science Center, Detroit.
Sunday, May25th, 2003
Big Love – DJ Tom T, Mike Czech, Percussion by “The Medicine Man” Bruce Cobb – Lush Lounge, 10241 Jos Campau, Hamtramck. $15/$10 with flyer, 313-872-6220. Complimentary Bacardi cocktails 9-11pm. For more info go to www.lushlounge.com.
The G-Spot: A New Way to Play – Sevin the Nightclub, 40 West Pike St., Pontiac. 8pm – 2am. Free before 9pm, $10 for ladies, $15 for gents. www.sinnightclub.com.
Space or Dream of Life – Surround music show composed by Alexander Jero – The Digital Dome Planetarium at the New Detroit Science Center, Detroit. Time TBA. Cost TBA.
Electrik Kingdom – DJ Cue, DJ Asrock, Godfather, Mike Scroggs – St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit. 10pm – 2am. Cost TBA. Top 40, Ghetto tech, electronic.
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