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Joachim Garraud: Thursday 8/4/11 [Glow at Lima]

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 2:00pm. (Updated: 8/05/11 at 10:53am) Add comments

GLOW Washington DC presents:

Joachim Garraud

Opening set by Matt Goldman

Thursday August 4, 2011
Lima Lounge
1401 K Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
(202) 789-2800 ‎

Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

Quick Facts

From: France

Style: Electro

Famous Tracks: We Are the Future, Street Sound, Rock the Choice, The World is Mine, Are You Ready, Sharam – The One (Guetta and Garraud Remix)

Best Known For: Invading earth from beyond and experimenting on humans with electro and that bad ass keytar!

Joachim Garraud brings his Space Invaders party back to Glow at Lima Lounge, Washington DC for another round of extraterrestrial action. The last time around he brought presents too! There’s nothing better than seeing a guy DJ and jam out on a keyboard guitar at the same time! Garraud is one of the world’s best and it’s obvious why.

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About Joachim

JOACHIM GARRAUD
Born in Nantes on September 27th, 1968

After having perfectionned his piano and percussions for seven years at the conservatory, he decided to move toward electronic music.
long with Laurent Garnier, he started as a DJ as the Boy, the Parisian club that first initiated the discovery of the techno phenomenon in France. He then successfully tried some music production with Maxximum radio station, number one national 100% dance radio station (CTL group).

Becoming the pioneer of numerical music, he created with Jean-Charles Carré his own recording studio in the middle of Paris, which allowed him to remix, compose or produce artists such as David Guetta, Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul Johnson, Deep Dish, David Bowie, OMD, Kylie Minogue, Mylène Farmer, Cassius, Ceronne, Moby, Robbie Rivera… and many more.

Joachim developed a new concept, blending Deejaying and musical improvisation, thus giving a true concert, a unique live performance which soon gave him the opportunity to perform all over the World.
oday, he is surrounded by a big community with the Space Invader mascot.

JOACHIM GARRAUD. Quelques dates. Quelques Chiffres :

1989 > DJ at The Boy in Paris, and on Maxximum radio station.

1991 > First rave in Moscow, the Youri Gagarine Party, which brought 300 000 people together.

1993 à 1997 > Manchester Techno Festival, Berlin. DJ at The QUEEN (Paris).

1999 > DJ in front of an emormous TV audience of 2.4 billion viewers, on December 31st, live from the Cairo pyramids. He also produced the sound for Jean-Michel Jarre’s performance and album, “Metamorphoses”.

2000 > Creation of the GUMPROD label, in association with David Guetta and Jean-Charles Carré.

2001 > Co-writer and co-producer of David Guetta’s album, “Just a little more love”: 200.000 copies sold in France, and also of the single “Love don’t let me go”, #1 of the top club tracks during 12 weeks, with 500.000 discs sold in France for that single.

2003 > Remixes for Kylie Minogue, OMD, Cassius, Cerrone and production the album Geyster (I love 1984), of the single “Money” by David Guetta and of the album “Guetta Blaster 2004″.

2004 > Release of “People”, a movie with over 1 hour of music co-composed and produced by Joachim Garraud.
Production of Jean-Michel Jarre’s “AERO”, first album mixed in 5/1.
Release of “The World is Mine”: Joachim Garraud co-wrote and produced this track with David Guetta.
Beginning of the collaboration with Pioneer Japan for the development of new machines.

2005 > Creation of the “F*** Me I’m Famous records” label with David Guetta.
Remix of “Fuck them All”, a single by Mylène Farmer. 10-day DJ Tour in China and Japan.
Release of “Summer Moon”, in collaboration with Tim Deluxe, Bob Sinclar and David Guetta.
Remixes for Moby, Robbie Riviera, Culture Club, Cerrone, Eurythmics.
b Double “Golden Disc” in France for the Guetta Blaster album, which sold over 200.000 copies.

2006 > Joachim Garraud and David Guetta were nominated at the Grammy Awards as composers of the best remix of the year.
Joachim Garraud’s Zemixx and Live Video podcasts got ranked 1st and 2nd on the iTunes Music Store France Podcast Chart.
He was the only French DJ who performed at the Love Parade in Berlin, in front of over 1 million people.

2007 > Joachim was the main host of the Technoparade in Paris, which broke the record of attendance. He was the only DJ to have his own float, which allowed him to invite Oliver Huntemann, Laidback Luke, Benni Benassi, Dj Sender and David Guetta. he forum Joachimgarraud.com is the most visited in the Electronic Music category, with 300.000 unique visitors per month.
Signed his maxi, “Street’s Sound”, at Joia Records (Label of the Swedish House Mafia).
b Won the 2007 Night Trophy, as Best French DJ.
f0 Chosen as Best Electro DJ of the year in October, at the Burn FG DJ Awards.
2008 > Zemixx , a 60 mins non stop mix , weekly radio show now available in English each week for free

http://itunes.apple.com/

February : DJ Mag Party in Ukraine
Biggest festival in France : Inox with Sven Vath, Ritchie Hawtins, Jeff Mills and many more
Live at Stade de France with carl cox, tiesto, guetta, martin solveig ( 5 july 2008 ) 45.000 people.

> First Solo Album “Invasion” with the complete new process
Launch of “CD on Demand” Each Lp is unique and delivered at home. For the first time, anybody can do his own design, artwork, and playlist.

Summer Tour : for the first Time a French DJ produced 11 shows outdoor only with a real audio video concert.
This is the INVASION Show. 35 people are on this tour working everyday for this summer tour.

http://web.me.com/joachimgarraud/

DJ Resident @Space Ibiza, Headliner for 11 nights, each Monday for Monday’s Calling from June to September
2nd best entry into DJ mag Top 100 , #27
October : Closing Party Space, Ibiza.
November : Are U Ready, first Single, Number One Chart Club in France.
The Box Invasion = 8CD audio+2DVD released at 2000 copies are sold in few days in France. Live@Virgin Megastore Paris, on the Champs Elysées.
December : Remix for Federico Franchi, Dabruck and Klein, Roman Salzger, Laidback Luke.

2009 >
January : Best French Producer and DJ 2008 , Only For Dj’s Magazine.

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Shadow Room

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Monday, June 27, 2011, 7:19am Add comments

Shadow Room, Washington DC

Venue Type: Hi-Tech Exclusive Lounge
Estimated Size: 300 people
Amenities: Touch Screen Tablets, VIP Tables, Song Request, Drink Order via Phone, Private Events, More Under “Venue Overview” Below
Cover Charge: $10-20 (Get in FREE: See “Get Hooked Up” section at bottom)
Hours: Thursday: 10p – 2a, Friday: 10p – 3a, Saturday: 10p -3a
Dress Code: Upscale, dressy
Age Requirement: 21+
Location: Northwest, near Foggy Bottom
Address: 2131 K St NW Washington DC 20037. (202) 887 1200
Website: www.shadowroom.com
Atmosphere: Ultra-luxurious meets ultra-modern. Shadow Room is a Las Vegas inspired lounge strongly focused on providing the best service available, anywhere. Unique technical innovations and a courteous staff make it all possible.

Venue Overview

To ensure the best experience possible, Shadow Room offers guest list, special occasion, and membership options via shadowroom.com. Walk into Shadow Room and you will instantly recognize that a unique experience is in the near future. Instantly recognizable is a minimalistic approach at modern luxury. While keeping a design highlighting clean lines and avoiding clutter, minimalistic (in this case) doesn’t mean less, but so much more. Ornate chandeliers adorn 22-foot ceilings for a luscious experience while intelligent lighting and an impressive sound system keep it interesting. Attention to detail is paramount and is even observed in the material chosen for VIP couches (a leather specifically designed to be danced on).

A unique tablet by Nteract at your VIP table ensures you will never get thirsty, or bored. (Website Screenshot)

Generally, when a club is packed, ordering a drink can be a hassle at best. Luckily, Shadow Room has a solution which you’re unlikely to see anywhere else in the city. Ever been seated at a VIP table with only a few drops left and no server in sight? Simply access the tablet and order your next bottle or drink: now that’s a solution. The drink ordering system is so sophisticated that it includes an extensive bottle and drink menu so you know exactly what you’re getting before you order and you can do so without screaming for bottle service. It’s also easy to see how much you’re spending. While it can’t keep you from getting crazy, an itemized bill available at all times is a nice reassurance. Dull moments are unlikely but many tables feature technology innovations including PS3 and XBox, satellite TV, and others. Wanted to scream at the DJ repeatedly to play your favorite song? Well, they probably wouldn’t like that but, feel free to request away remotely straight from the same pad you ordered drinks one. Not seated at a table? Customers can still order drinks and more via their mobile device here. A text is sent when your drink is ready and any breaks in partying are kept to a minimum.

Shadowroom Venue

While innovation and good looks are important to any venue, sometimes the “vibe” is most important. Shadow Room attracts an upscale crowd that knows how to have a good time. It should be noted that there is a focus on tables which occupy a large portion of the space, but that’s essentially part of a premium lounge’s DNA. There is still ample room for dancing and the crowd really knows how to party. Go to kick back at a table with a few friends or go to dance like the end of the world is coming. Either way, Shadow Room will fit your needs.

Parties

Thursdays feature Hip-Hop.
Fridays bring mashups and more including House, Top 40, and Hip-Hop with DJ Phlipz.
Saturdays mix it up from the regular with Top 40, Rock, and Hip-Hop brought to you by DJ George Garcia.

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Nervo: Fri 7/29/11 [Pop at Ultrabar]

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Monday, June 20, 2011, 9:26pm. (Updated: 7/31/11 at 3:59pm) Add comments

Pop Nightlife DC presents:

Nervo

Opening set by DJ Geometrix

Friday July 29, 2011
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 638-4663
Doors Open at 9pm | Ages 18+

Nervo

Mix Tapes by nervomusic

The Nervo sisters wrote and co-produced David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over and Armin van Buuren feat. Sophie Ellis-Bexter – Not Giving Up On Love. They’ve been involved on the songwriting and production side of EDM for years!

After Guetta suggested the Australian sisters start DJing and doing a proper tour, how could they say no!

This event is a preview to Nervo’s performance at the massive Identity Tour Festival on 8/18/11. You can purchase your ticket here!!

Geometrix

DJ Geometrix Original Production & Remixes by DJ Geometrix

Panorama Productions Resident DJ Geometrix is one of DC’s finest. Not only does he hold weekly spots at Pop @ Ultrabar and the hip-hop room at Glow @ Fur; he is also a co-director of the B2R (Back to Rock) Music School’s Beat Refinery in Herndon, VA.

The Vault (House)

You Are The S&M (DBK REBOOT) by DBK

HOUSE MIX by DBK

Dirty House Mix by DBK

Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC was once a bank, and this is The Vault! In addition to a bar and dance floor, the Vault features a hall lined with couches, sunken chairs and intimate escapes in case you meet the love of your life on a Friday night!

The Bedroom (Latin)

DJ Suelto – Reggaeton Quick Mix May 2011 by DJ SUELTO

BACHATA mix (04.19.10) by DJ SUELTO

DJ Suelto spins every Tuesday at Lima, Wednesday at Barcode and Friday at Ultrabar!

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Mario Salsa feeling the rhythm in the Bedroom at Ultrabar DC

With Mario Salsa on the congas, DJs Suelto and Bomba bring the hype every Friday to The Bedroom at Ultrabar for Pop’s Latin/International party. Whether its bang-out reggaeton or couples moving to the smooth rhythms of salsa and bachata, The Bedroom at Ultrabar Nightclub in Washington DC is a huge weekly draw!

Chroma (VIP)

DJ Ramzy – I MISS MIAMI by DJRamzy

DJ Ramzy – House Spring 2011 by DJRamzy

Every week DJ Ramzy spins in the Chroma VIP lounge (Fridays) and at Barcode's International Night (Thursdays)

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Abel Ramos: Thurs 7/28/11 [Glow at Lima]

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Monday, June 20, 2011, 9:20pm. (Updated: 7/29/11 at 1:57pm) Add comments

GLOW Washington DC presents:

Abel Ramos

Opening set by Omid S

Thursday July 23, 2011
Lima Restaurant and Lounge
1401 K Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC 20001
(202) 789-2800 ‎ ‎

Doors Open at 10pm, Ages 18+

DJ Chus, Lissat & Voltaxx – Vuela Paloma (Abel Ramos & Raul Cremona Iberican Remix) *Preview* by Abel Ramos

Quick Facts

From: Spain

Style: Tribal, progressive house

Famous Tracks: David Guetta – Stay (Abel Ramos Remix), David Guetta Ft Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over (Abel Ramos Paris With Love Remix), Abel Ramos ft. Rozalla – Where is the love, Abel Ramos & Miss Melody vs EBTG – Missing Rotterdam (Axwell Bootleg)

Best Known For: Being named 2009′s breakthrough DJ of the year by Roger Sanchez.

Ya like Roger Sanchez, Robbie Rivera and Chus & Ceballos? You’ll love Abel Ramos. With support from Axwell and David Guetta, the guy’s music does the talking!

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Latest tracks by Abel Ramos

About Abel Ramos

When a house music legend like Roger Sanchez names his Breakthrough DJ/Producer of 2009, it’s time to sit up and take notice – meet Abel Ramos.

Born in February 1973 and raised in Madrid, Abel started DJing at a local club, aged just 15, playing anything that was synth-driven from Human League to Nitzer Ebb or Acid House.

It didn’t take long for Abel to establish himself as one of Spain’s most talented DJs, catching the ears of thousands along the way and winning awards such as Best National DJ from Spain’s answer to Mixmag, ‘Deejay Magazine’, gaining top gigs for the likes of Sensation, Rock In Rio, Global Gathering, and frequenting places as far afield as Australia. Abel has also established his SOLO event, which now attracts over 5000 people to the yearly show.

Not content with just playing the music of his heroes to local fans, Abel started producing music, which meant his sound could now reach audiences outside of the Spanish borders. It wasn’t long before Abel’s hard, techy beats were catching the attention of producers and labels throughout the world, including Swedish hotshot Axwell, who signed one of his first productions, ‘Rotterdam City of Love’ to his label, Axtone, after hearing the track being played in a club in Madrid. This track really opened up Abel’s sound to a generation of new producers: the groove just worked on the floor and everybody wanted a piece of the action.

Axwell was also instrumental in getting Abel’s remix of Fatboy Slim’s ‘Right Here, Right Now’ signed to Skint, as the Swedish House Mafia were playing it continuously in their sets. Soon label head of Skint, Dave Philpot, was being bombarded with requests to license the track and he requested a copy to play to Norman Cook, who liked it so much he decided to give it an official release.

Then when Abel didn’t think it was possible for things to get any better, an email arrived in his inbox from David Guetta, expressing how much he liked his work and asking him if he would be interested in remixing two of his tracks, ‘When Love Takes Over’ and ‘Sexy Bitch’. Both went on to sell thousands of copies around the world, making Abel one of the most in-demand remixers in the world.

Not content with setting dancefloors on fire with his DJing skills and productions, Abel also infects the radio waves, hosting a weekly radio program called Concept Music on one of Spain’s most popular radio stations, LocaFM.

2010 has been a year loaded with work for Abel Ramos. Following his intense workload as remixer, he has finally set aside valuable time in the study to concentrate on his own production’s. This material will mainly be released on his With Love Music, imprint in collaboration with Spinnin’Records. The first release “Dream Come True” featuring UK vocalist Erire has captivated the attention of many of his peers.
Some of the highlights so far have been his productions for Toolroom, King Street Sound, Juicy Music and Nervous, as remixer and the releasing original material.
Not forgetting his Dj performances around the globe appearances at festivals and clubs such as Rock In Madrid, Global Gathering Poland, Amnesia Ibiza, Stereo Montreal, Queen Paris, Space Miami, Roxy Prague or Discotheque Moscow, to name a few. In addition to realizing his first tour in Brazil with 10 performances at some of the best clubs in the country.
With all the above already to his name, like the S-Man predicted, Abel is more than capable of making it to the top.

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DJ Dirty Hands: Fri 7/22/11 [Pop at Ultrabar]

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Monday, June 20, 2011, 9:14pm. (Updated: 7/25/11 at 12:55pm) Add comments

Pop Nightlife DC presents:

DJ Dirty Hands

Opening Set by DJ Geometrix

Friday July 22, 2011
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
(202) 638-4663
Doors Open at 9pm | Ages 18+

DJ Dirty Hands

Arguably the best DJ in DC, at one point Dirty Hands was raking in as much money spinning local parties as first year associates make at Willkie Farr!

The man with the muddy palms even went ahead and opened up his own venue, the ultra chic Fly Lounge in Midtown! Over the years he has spun for all the big celebs, whether it’s been after parties, opening, birthdays, whatever… if he’s not at 30,000 feet he’l behind the decks rockin out!

Geometrix

DJ Geometrix Original Production & Remixes by DJ Geometrix

The Vault (House)

You Are The S&M (DBK REBOOT) by DBK

HOUSE MIX by DBK

Dirty House Mix by DBK

The Bedroom (Latin)

DJ Suelto – Reggaeton Quick Mix May 2011 by DJ SUELTO

BACHATA mix (04.19.10) by DJ SUELTO

DJ Suelto spins every Tuesday at Lima, Wednesday at Barcode and Friday at Ultrabar!

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Mario Salsa feeling the rhythm in the Bedroom at Ultrabar DC

Chroma (VIP)

DJ Lion L spins the best of Top 40, House and Hip-Hop on Ultrabar's VIP floor!

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Sundress Party: Sat 7/16/11 [Ladies Night at Ultrabar]

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Monday, June 20, 2011, 8:19pm Add comments

Summer is in the air, the sun is shining bright, and it’s the perfect time to try on that sundress that’s been collecting dust! Light and flowy doesn’t need to mean plain and boring, it can be cute and sexy. Join us and don’t forget your free drink at the open bar (9-10pm 21+).

Cosmic Gate w/ Wippenberg: Sat 7/16/11 [Glow at Fur]

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Monday, June 20, 2011, 8:17pm Add comments

DC nightlife favorites and dance music pimps Cosmic Gate have returned, and they brought a friend! Everyone knows Wippenberg from Chakalaka and his Needs to Feel remix. We’re too excited!

George Acosta: Sat 7/9/11 [Glow at Fur]

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Monday, June 13, 2011, 8:00pm Add comments

George Acosta was the first DJ to ever spin DC nightlife’s longest running party. 12 years later Glow is recognized as one of the 8 best parties in the US (Winter Music Conference). George is at the top of his game, running one of the top SiriuxXM shows.

Manufactured Superstars: Thurs 7/7/11 [Glow at Lima]

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Sunday, June 12, 2011, 8:00pm Add comments

They’ve remixed Bruno Mars, Flo-Rida, David Guetta and all your favorite pop stars! They can fit 200 songs into a 2 hour set and will be headlining at the upcoming Identity Festival Tour. This is you first taste!!