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[8.28] Vodka Party @ Sofitel in Chicago: Jason Patrick, Fred, Liz Revision

If you haven’t been to the Sofitel in downtown Chicago it’s really something else. The lobby has light up translucent blocks embedded in its floor, ever-changing floral displays, a really amazing restaurant, and a chic, modernly-traditional bar that evokes hanging out at a rich aunt and uncle’s library, except they were hip enough to include a bar, DJ booth, and some flat screen TVs along with all the seating for their many friends who are…

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Best Geek License Plates

Here’s a fun collection of geek vanity license plates. Some of my favorites are “A programmer’s definition of white,” shown here; “Geek Away From Keyboard,” or GEEK AFK; and a Virginia license plate with wifi love, “802.11N” called “But others prefer wireless.” 23 awesome license plates for computer geeks

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Lee Curtiss Tracks

Growing up between the two poles of Chicago and Detroit organized Lee’s approach to production squarely between the grooving, deep house sounds of artists like Derrick Carter, and the mindfreaking work of techno producers such as Ricardo Villalobos, Zip (aka Dimbiman), Matthew Dear and Richie Hawtin. His music’s dark, sexy, and uncompromising singularity have earned him coveted performance slots at the 2007 DEMF and Mutek festivals, and he was recently named by Matthew Dear as…

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Geek Chic Back to School "Dos and Don'ts"

Here’s a guide with some geek fashion tips from Fractalspin: Back to School Dos and Don’ts Back to School DON’Ts 1. Capacitor Barrette on Etsy Eek! Ok, it’s definitely cool to wear capacitors as a decorative element, but only if they actually are decorative–not hideous like this poor excuse for embellishment. 2. Totoro Plush Hat Unless you are under the age of 18 months you have no business pretending to a giant furry anime critter.…

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[Ramp Chicago] Lee Curtiss, Liz Revision

The basement of Debonair Social Club on August 29th will get downright dirty with some hot, sweaty action from Detroit’s bad boy of techno, Lee Curtiss. The producer who once famously described his approach to making music as “fuck trends, fuck dance music and fuck me, ” promises yet another night of “face-melting mayhem” as he pushes his way through a DJ set filled with new tracks from a recent tour of Europe, and tantalizes…

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Get down and dirty with Ramp Chicago and Lee Curtiss on August 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5th, 2008 Get down and dirty on August 29 with Detroit’s bad boy of techno, Lee Curtiss Chicago, IL – The basement of Debonair Social Club on August 29th will get downright dirty with some hot, sweaty action from Detroit’s bad boy of techno, Lee Curtiss. The producer who once famously described his approach to making music as “fuck trends, fuck dance music and fuck me, ” promises yet another night…

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LAUNCH PAD: Gianna Hardt

Her mission is real. Her love is real. Her talent is real. Gianna Hardt will be making an impact on electronic music. From being raised on Chicago House and Hip-Hop, to classical training, to her underground dance scene involvement, Gianna’s eclectic array of influences have one sole purpose while she is performing—to make you move. After graduating college in 2004, Gianna Hardt founded Forté Productions, a Chicago-based music event production company that still dedicates itself…

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FLIGHT DECK: Blank Artists

After a very exciting first half of 2008, Blank Artists, the Detroit based independent dance music label, is embarking on its first tour this August in a six-city excursion featuring label co-directors, Drew Pompa and Josh Dahlberg; as well as Jared Wilson. Each of the three had memorable performances at this year’s Movement: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival and are quickly becoming standouts in dance music’s global community. Drew is revered for weaving through sub-genres of…

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LAUNCH PAD: Enots

Ramp Chicago’s LAUNCH PAD series at Sura continues with Enots aka Phillip Stone–an up-and-coming local DJ who has found much success opening for international talent such as Ryan Crosson, Adam Beyer and others. Liz Revision supports. Expect techno, house, tech house, and IDM. Thursday 7/14 (7pm – 11:30pm) @ Sura Thai Bistro, 3124 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60657

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