Up for it this weekend? RA recommends ten events across America and Canada for you to throw shapes at.

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DJ HEATHER @ CAPRICE
Thursday, November 16, Vancouver

The pitch: Summery house vibes from Om star DJ Heather in support of her latest mix CD 'House of Om'. Check also for San Francisco (Nov.18) and Chicago dates (Nov.22). And dress up a bit, okay?

The cast: DJ Heather and Jay Tripwire.

The bottom line: 9pm - 3am. Adv tickets $15.

- Event details: DJ Heather at Caprice

LOCO DICE @ SPY BAR
Friday, Nov 17, Chicago

The pitch: The German techno whiz plays a solo Chicago date fresh off the back of his hits on Minus and Ovum. Be the first in Chicago to hear his new 2x12" on Cadenza!

The cast: Loco Dice is all you need.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4 am. $10 advance.

- Event details: Loco Dice at Spy Bar

JOHN TEJADA @ DEEPER MOODS
Friday, November 17, Los Angeles

The pitch: Minimal tech master John Tejada teams up with Germany's Big Bully [Get Physical] for a long nights journey into day. Secret location. Gotta watch out for those damn pesky laws we guess. Tejada also plays LA Saturday at Designforms.

The cast: Tejada, Big Bully and local support.

The bottom line: Can't argue with 10pm to 7am. Call for directions & cost.

- Event details: John Tejada at Deeper Moods

COLLABS 3000: SPEEDY J & CHRIS LIEBING @ PACHA
Friday, November 17, New York City

The pitch: Pulverising, peaktime techno on laptops, controllers, samplers, effects units and gizmos aplenty plus two RA podcast picks. There's no chance of falling asleep at this gig.

The cast: Speedy J, Chris Liebing, Bill Patrick aka RA.007 and Dennis Rodgers aka RA.022

The bottom line: 10pm - 6am. Free before midnight for www.wearerobots members. $20 advance.

- Event details: Speedy J & Chris Liebing at Pacha

ROGER SANCHEZ @ BLEU
Friday, November 17, Detroit

The pitch: The S-Man hits the Motor City with house hot on the heels of his new album 'Come with Me'. Should be full of babes.

The cast: Roger Sanchez and Tom T.

The bottom line: 10pm - 2:30am. General admission $20. Lah-di-dah VIP $50.

- Event details: Roger Sanchez at Bleu
- RA article: Roger Sanchez North America tour dates

JIMMY VAN M @ CIELO
Friday, November 17, New York City

The pitch: Two DJs from the Balance comp series pair up for a double dose of prog, house and electrohouse.

The cast: Jimmy Van M and the super cute Desyn Masiello take New York.

The bottom line: 12:30am - 4am $20.

- Event details: Jimmy Van M at Cielo
- RA article: Jimmy Van M North America tour dates

ARK, MOSSA and THE MOLE @ S.A.T.
Friday, November 17, Montreal

The pitch: Montreal's finest live electronic artists with free chocolate bunnies thrown in for good measure. Yum!

The cast: Ark, Mossa, The Mole and other local laptoppers and knob twiddlers. And did we mention there's free chocolate?

The bottom line: 9pm - 3am. $15 advance. $18 door.

Event details: Ark, Mossa and The Mole at S.A.T

FELIX DA HOUSECAT @ CROBAR
Friday, November 17, New York City

The pitch: Electro top cat brings some neon fever and glitzy hits to NYC.

The cast: Felix Da Housecat, T-Mak and Tommy Virtue.

The bottom line: 10pm - 6am. Presale $20. Door $30.

- Event details: Felix Da Housecat at Crobar

RYAN ELLIOTT @ TOUCH SUPPERCLUB
Saturday, November 18, Cleveland

The pitch: Detroit upstart and star of Sonar 2006 carts his record bag across the state line. Expect plenty of Spectral Sound goodies and a snappily dressed DJ.

The cast: Ryan Elliott and uh, you and your friends.

The bottom line: 8pm - 2am. Entry TBA but probably won�t break the bank.

- Event details: Ryan Elliot at Touch Supperclub

RICHIE HAWTIN @ SOUND BAR
Monday, November 20, Chicago

The pitch: Minimal techno Big Top style. A circus-themed night with M_nus head honcho, clowns, circus freaks and animal dancers. And it's on a Monday to boot.

The cast: Richie Hawtin, Frankie Vega, Kate Simko, Sassmouth and Mike (no, not that Mike).

The bottom line: 9pm - close. $5-$20. Free entry before 11pm if you dress up.

- Event details: Richie Hawtin at Sound Bar

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November 22, 2006. Up for it this weekend? Richie Hawtin in Detroit and Paul Van Dyk in L.A star in our picks over the Thanksgiving break.

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RICHIE HAWTIN, LOCO DICE & JOHN TEJADA @ CLUTCH CARGO'S
Wednesday, November 22, Detroit

The pitch: Watch the Detroit premiere of the Slices Pioneers of Electronic Music Vol. 1 flick then party afterwards with its main star and a humdinger of a line-up.

The cast: Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, John Tejada (live & DJ), Gaiser (live) and Clark Warner.

The bottom line: $50 (including movie screening 8-10pm), $30 party only.

- Event details: Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice & John Tejada at Clutch Cargo's

DIPLO @ SMART BAR
Friday, November 24, Chicago

The pitch: Instrumental hip hop and slick turntable action from some of the fastest hands in the biz.

The cast: Diplo, Flosstradamus and Bald Eagle.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $15.

- Event details: Diplo at Smart Bar

BUTANE @ SIM BISTRO
Friday, November 24, Montreal

The pitch: Deep and woozy techno from RA.024 aka cooking with gas.

The cast: Butane, Tim Xavier, Pheek (live).

The bottom line: 9pm - 7am. $15-20.

- Event details: Butane at SIM Bistro

DJ ROLANDO @ BLUE
Friday, November 24, Miami

The pitch: Knight of Detroit techno heads southeast.

The cast: Sir Rolando and Nova.

The bottom line: 12:30am - 4am $20.

- Event details: DJ Rolando at Blue

JEFF MILLS & RICHIE HAWTIN @ AVALON
Friday, November 24, Los Angeles

The pitch: Two techno heavyweights square off at LA superclub.

The cast: Mills vs Hawtin in the main room. Trapez upstart Ryan Crosson provides the beats and bleeps on the terrace.

The bottom line: 9pm – 6am. $10 VIP before 11pm. $15 guestlist before midnight. $20/$30 door.

- Event details: Jeff Mills & Richie Hawtin at Avalon

PAUL VAN DYK @ VANGUARD
Friday, November 24, Los Angeles

The pitch: Trance king PVD proves not all Germans make minimal techno.

The cast: Paul Van Dyk, Jerry Bonham and Bamaca.

The bottom line: 9pm - 4am. $45 (glowsticks not included).

- Event details: Paul Van Dyk at Vanguard

M.A.N.D.Y & LEE BURRIDGE @ CLUB SHELTER
Saturday, November 25, New York City

The pitch: Get Physical playboys M.A.N.D.Y and Lee Burridge vie for the ladies in the main room of the new Shelter.

The cast: M.A.N.D.Y and a barrage of Burridge upstairs. Alexi Delano and Adultnapper bang it out in the basement.

The bottom line: 11pm - close. Advance tickets $20.

- Event details: M.A.N.D.Y & Lee Burridge at Club Shelter

KERRI CHANDLER @ PAWN SHOP
Saturday, November 25, Miami

The pitch: Ibadan supremo brings some soulful house to Downtown Miami.

The cast: Kerri Chandler and his records.

The bottom line: 10pm to 5am. $20.

- Event details: Kerri Chandler at Pawn Shop

DESYN MASIELLO & OMID 16B @ SKYBAR
Saturday, November 25, Windsor

The pitch: Old mates Des and Omid spin the best of sexy, housey prog.

The cast: Desyn Masiello, 16B and locals Abdul and Mike.

The bottom line: 9pm - close. $10.

- Event details: Desyn Masiello & Omid 16B at Skybar

TOMMIE SUNSHINE @ CROBAR
Saturday, November 25, Chicago

The pitch: New York disco punk Tommie Sunshine winds up the Windy City.

The cast: Mr. Sunshine and Crobar residents.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4am. $20 presale.

- Event details: Tommie Sunshine @ Crobar

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Jimmy V and Des.......check

Loco Dice.....the saga continues tomorrow

November 30 2006. James Holden in Mexico and Hernan Cattaneo in L.A star in this week's best nights out.

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MATTHEW DEAR & RYAN ELLIOTT @ ROBOTS
Thursday, November 30, New York City

The pitch: New York's long-running Robots party hosts the Motor City's dynamic duo.

The cast: Matthew Dear, Ryan Elliott, Dennis Rodgers, Bill Patrick.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4am. $10 advance, $18 door.

- Event details: Matthew Dear & Ryan Elliott at Robots

JOSH WINK AT LOVE
Friday, December 1, New York City

The pitch: Josh Wink spins the launch party for new dance label Cloudbreak Recordings.

The cast: Wink, Zack Roth and Keryn, Dany Veltri, Deepspell.

The bottom line: 9pm - close. $5 before 11pm, $15 after, $10 discount list

- Event details: Josh Wink at Love

QUENUM AT ELEMENT
Friday, December 1, New York City

The pitch: Quenum headlines Vault hot on the heels of his and Lee Van Dowski's new longplayer on Soma.

The cast: Quenum, Maya Amack and Function.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $10-15.

- Event details: Quenum at Element

JAMES HOLDEN & PETTER @ CITY HALL
Saturday, December 2, Mexico City

The pitch: Border commies James Holden and Petter play together at Mexico's top club.

The cast: Holden and Petter.

The bottom line: Check local guides for the nitty gritty.

- Event details: James Holden & Petter at City Hall

HERNAN CATTANEO & DAVID GUETTA @ VANGUARD
Saturday, December 2, Los Angeles

The pitch: South American prog and French filter house square off in the City of Angels.

The cast: Hernan Cattaneo and David Guetta.

The bottom line: 9:30pm - 4am. $20 presale.

- Event details: Hernan Cattaneo & David Guetta at Vanguard

SASHA & JIMMY VAN M @ Space
Saturday, December 2, Miami

The pitch: Progressive kingpin Sasha and good friend Jimmy Van M spin together in Florida.

The cast: Sasha and Van M.

The bottom line: 12am - 12pm. $25.

- Event details: Sasha & Jimmy Van M at Space

OM WINTER SESSIONS TOUR @ MINC LOUNGE
Saturday, December 2, Dallas

The pitch: Justin Martin and Johnny Fiasco from West Coast house label Om Records team up in Dallas in support of their new 'Om Winter Sessions' comp.

The cast: Martin, Fiasco and Woody Rosen.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $10 before 11pm, $12 after.

- Event details: Om Winter Sessions Tour at Minc Lounge

RYAN CROSSON @ TESH CLUB
Friday, December 1, Chicago

The pitch: M_nus and Trapez upstart Ryan Crosson headlines the latest Tesh Club party in Chicago.

The cast: Crosson and local tweakers.

The bottom line: 11pm - close. $10 before 12am, $15 after.

- Event details: Ryan Crosson at Tesh Club

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December 7 2006. Danny Tenaglia in New York and John Tejada in LA feature in this weekend's clubbing picks.

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MISSTRESS BARBARA @ OVERDOSE
Thursday, December 7, Montreal

The pitch: Techno chick and latest signing to Border Community Misstress Barbara sneaks in a gig in her hometown.

The cast: M. Barbara and DJ Mini and a friendly crowd.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. Check flyers for door prices.

- Event details: Misstress Barbara at Overdose

JOEY BELTRAM, PATRICK CHARDRONNET & METOPE @ REBEL
Friday, December 8, New York City

The pitch: Old school (Joey Beltram) meets the new school (Patrick Chardronnet) with Metope [Areal/Sender] in the building too.

The cast: Beltram, Chardronnet, Metope and a seven-strong warm up team of locals.

The bottom line: 10pm - 6am. $15 door, $10 guestlist/advance.

- Event details: Joey Beltram, Patrick Chardronnet & Metope @ Rebel

PALETTE RECORDINGS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ KING KING CLUB
Friday, December 8, Los Angeles

The pitch: Palette Recordings celebrate ten years in the biz with label chief John Tejada, Justin Maxwell and Arian Leviste and a special set from minimal techno pioneer Daniel Bell. Nice. Let's hope Tejada busts out 'Mono on Mono' for this one.

The cast: John Tejada & Justin Maxwell (live), Daniel Bell, and Arian Leviste.

The bottom line: 9pm - 4am.. $20 door, free before 10pm or $15 after if you email compression18@robtronik.com before 5pm.

- Event details: Palette Recordings 10 Year Anniversary Party @ King King Club

ALEXI DELANO, CARI LEKEBUSCH & JOEL MULL @ SMART BAR
Friday, December 8, Chicago

The pitch: A triple dose of Swedish techno in the Windy City.

The cast: Alexi Delano, Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull and Kiddo. Ja, ja, ja.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $10 before 11pm, $15 after 11pm.

- Event details: Alexi Delano, Cari Lekebusch & Joel Mull @ Smart Bar

LOCO DICE & LEE BURRIDGE AT GIANT
Saturday, December 9, Los Angeles

The pitch: Giant resident Lee Burridge slinks back into town, and this time he's got Cadenza's latest snatch Loco Dice in tow.

The cast: Loco Dice, Lee Burridge and Basic.

The bottom line: 9:30pm - 4am. $15 presale, more on the door.

- Event details: Loco Dice & Lee Burridge at Giant

AVALAND AT AVALON
Saturday, December 9, Los Angeles

The pitch: House in the main room with Derrick Carter and Dean Coleman [Yoshitoshi]. Kazell and German progressive upstart Oliver Moldan [Audio Therapy] on the terrace.

The cast: Carter, Coleman, Lawrence Petty and Kazell and Moldan.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4am. $20 presale, more on the door or free if it's your birthday.

- Event details: Avaland at Avalon

MODULAR MONTHLY AT WILLAMSBURG WHITE ROOM
Saturday, December 9, New York City

The pitch: Modular punk spunks New Young Pony Club make their stateside debut. Anchoring the line-up is NYC local and DFA original The Juan MacLean.

The cast: New Young Pony Club (live), The Juan Maclean (DJ set), Thieves Like Us Live and more.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4am.. $8 advance, $10 door.

- Event details: Modular Monthly at Willamsburg White Room

DANNY TENAGLIA & DANNY KRIVIT AT PACHA
Sunday, December 10, New York City

The pitch: Body & Soul legend Danny Krivit and tribal progressive mainstay Danny Tenaglia spin together on the Sunday night of the long weekend.

The cast: DT & Danny Krivit

The bottom line: 6pm - 1am. Only $5 before 7pm, $12 after 7pm members and with flyer, $20 others.

- Event details: Danny Tenaglia & Danny Krivit at Pacha

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December 14 2006. Tiga, Guy Gerber & David Duriez play Montreal, Vitalic hits Mexico and Miguel Migs goes deep in LA this weekend.

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TIGA & THOMAS VON PARTY @ CLUB OPERA
Thursday, December 14, Montreal

The pitch: Turbo Recordings labelmates spin at Montreal's ultra glam superclub. They'll be swinging from the chandeliers.

The cast: Tiga, Thomas Von Party, Mini and Call me Poupée. Okay, you're Poupée.

The bottom line: Step away from the computer and get yourself down there - it's tonight!. $20 advance, $30 door.

- Event details: Tiga & Thomas Von Party @ Club Opera

ÂME @ CIELO
Thursday, December 14, New York City

The pitch: Kristian Beyer from Âme spins at the annual toy drive for e-zine Giant Step. Also check Chicago and Toronto dates this weekend.

The cast: One half of Âme. Will a promoter pony up for both one day?

The bottom line: 10:00 p.m. - close. $10 and your toys. For the kids, you know?

- Event details: Âme @ Cielo

JIMMY VAN M & AUDIOFLY @ THIS IS LONDON
Friday, December 15, Toronto

The pitch: 'Balance 10' or 'Undulation 2'? Jimmy Van M and proggy minimal double act Audiofly fight for your hard-earned compilation dollars! Remember to dress English. Er, jeans and a t-shirt?

The cast: JVM and the Audiofly guys.

The bottom line: 10:00 p.m. - close. Entry is cheaper than buying both CDs.

- Event details: Jimmy Van M & Audiofly @ This is London

MAETRIK @ DEEPER MOODS
Friday, December 15, Los Angeles

The pitch: L.A's best underground promoters welcome Tribestoff and Sub Static producer Maetrik to LA, secret warehouse style.

The cast: Maetrik and locals Darius, Macadamion, Andrew Kelley, Jonra.

The bottom line: 10pm - 7am. Call 323-960-1033 for venue details.

- Event details: Maetrik at Deeper Moods

DAVID DURIEZ & GUY GERBER AT SONIC
Saturday, December 16, Toronto

The pitch: Brique Rouge chief David Duriez and Israeli techno whiz Guy Gerber spin together at David Morales' Toronto superclub. Nice lineup.

The cast: Duriez, Gerber and resident Sean Miller.

The bottom line: 1am - close. $20 advance and before 2am, more afterwards.

- Event details: David Duriez & Guy Gerber at Sonic

DOC MARTIN @ HABITAT
Saturday, December 16, Houston

The pitch: House stalwart Doc Martin hits up Houston for a long night's journey into day. Pace yourself for the afterparty.

The cast: Doc Martin, Alex C vs Josh Dupont and Joey Blanco.

The bottom line: 9pm - 9am and then afterhours. $10 presale, $15 on the door.

- Event details: Doc Martin at Habitat

VITALIC @ CITY HALL
Saturday, December 16, Mexico City

The pitch: The French laptop'n'roller pumps his renowned live set for the capital city faithful. Marching bands never sounded so good.

The cast: Vitalic (live), Replica, ST42, GOG

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $220!!!

- Event details: Vitalic at City Hall

BOYZ NOISE @ STUDIO B
Saturday, December 16, Brooklyn

The pitch: German electro gigolo jets into Gotham City.

The cast: Boyz Noise, Crystal Castles (live), Foreign Islands (live) and residents.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $7-10.

- Event details: Boyz Noise at Studio B

MIGUEL MIGS @ DEEP
Sunday, December 17, Los Angeles

The pitch: Sunday worship at Vanguard with San Francisco house jock Miguel Migs spinning at the long-running Deep party.

The cast: Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw (live), Julius Papp.

The bottom line: 9:30pm - 4am. $20.

- Event details: Miguel Migs at Deep

JOSH WINK @ JET MIRAGE NIGHTCLUB
Monday, December 18, Las Vegas

The pitch: Ovum label boss takes a gamble on the Vegas crowds at the glitzy Jet. Expect a gobsmacking light show and sound system.

The cast: Josh Wink.

The bottom line: 10:30pm - 4:30am. $30 advance, more on the door.

- Event details: Josh Wink @ Jet Mirage Nightclub

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January 12 2007. Stacey Pullen and a big house night hit New York and Jeff Milligan spins on three decks for free in our picks this week.

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TROY PIERCE @ SMART BAR
Friday, January 12, Chicago

The pitch: M-nus allstar splits from the team for a solo outing. Listen out for his new take on Heartthrob's 'Baby Kate'.

The cast: Troy Pierce, Matthew Martin.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $10 (free before 11pm).

- Event details: Troy Pierce at Smart Bar

JEFF MILLIGAN AT FUKHOUSE COMPRESSED
Saturday, January 12, Toronto

The pitch: Serato Scratch wizard Jeff Milligan guests at Toronto's best minimal techno night.

The cast: Jeff Milligan, Lee Osborne, Noah Pred

The bottom line: 9pm - close. Did we mention it's free?

- Event details: Jeff Milligan at Fukhouse Compressed

OSUNLADE AT THERAPY
Friday, January 12, Montreal

The pitch: Montreal gets some soul thanks to Yoruba Records head honcho Osunlade.

The cast: Osunlade, Jojo Flores, Misayo, Jabig.

The bottom line: 10pm - 3am. $10.

- Event details: Osunlade at Therapy

STEVE PORTER @ PERMAFROST
Friday, January 12, New York

The pitch: Hometown hero Steve Porter spins for this night at club-in-limbo Crobar which promises an "Antarctic bikini team". Classy stuff.

The cast: Steve Porter, Stadenco, Dave Rosario and maybe an unexpected appearance from the NYPD.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $20 advance, $30 on the door. Wear all white and get in free.

- Event details: Steve Porter at Permafrost

DERRICK CARTER @ SUPPERCLUB
Saturday, January 13, San Francisco

The pitch: Derrick Carter spins a three hour set for hometown boy Rooz' birthday. Happy birthday Rooz!

The cast: Derrick Carter, Rooz & Rouzbeh and more.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $20.

- Event details: Derrick Carter at Supperclub

COLETTE & DJ HEATHER @ SMART BAR
Saturday, January 13, Chicago

The pitch: Chicago house by chicks on decks. Nice.

The cast: Colette, DJ Heather and Chris Santiago.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $10 before midnight, $15 after.

- Event details: Colette & DJ Heather at Smart Bar

STACEY PULLEN @ SULLIVAN ROOM
Saturday, January 13, New York

The pitch: Detroit techno legend Stacey Pullen sneaks in one last set at Sullivan Room before it closes for renovations. Get in the mood with his excellent RA.038 podcast.

The cast: Stacey Pullen, Function, Victor Ridi & Fong and Sleepy & Boo.

The bottom line: 9pm - close. Free if you arrive super early on email djboo@basicnyc.com for guest list. $15 with flyer, more on the door.

SANDRA COLLINS AT AVALAND
Saturday, January 13, Los Angeles

The pitch: LA trancer Sandra Collins and Vello bring their audiovisual spectacular back to Avaland.

The cast: Sandra Collins, Vello and Trent Cantrelle in the main room and locals on the terrace.

The bottom line: 10pm - 4am. $20 presale, more on the door.

- Event details: Sandra Collins at Avaland

- Event details: Stacey Pullen at Sullivan Room

ED RUSH & OPTICAL @ DISTURBANCE
Sunday, January 14, New York

The pitch: Drum n bass pimps Ed Rush & Optical and Marcus Intalex help the locals bring in the Martin Luther King Jr holiday.

The cast: Ed Rush & Optical, Marcus Intalex and more.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $12 before midnight, $15/$20 after midnight with/without flyer.

- Event details: Ed Rush & Optical at Disturbance

BODY & SOUL @ PACHA NYC
Sunday, January 14, New York

The pitch: Body & Soul celebrates ten years with another of its legendary marathon parties. Look out for a new B&S comp coming soon too.

The cast: Francois K, Danny Krivit & Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell.

The bottom line: 6pm - close. $20 advance.

- Event details: Body & Soul at Pacha NYC

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Need to go back to Yankville to see to DJ's, i.e. Steve Porter. DJ Heather at Fabric soon should be interesting. Although she's probably resident. Wouldn't mind hearing Gunjack live too.

February 2 2007. Matthew Dear launches the Spectral Sound residency in Portland, John Tejada in L.A and an early one for Hernan Cattaneo in Mexico in this weekend's top nights out.

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CABANNE @ VAULT
Friday, February 2, New York City

The pitch: Parisian Perlon signing Cabanne heads up this month’s blkmarket techno party in New York. Watch out for Alex Under in March.

The cast: Cabanne (Perlon/Minibar Music), Eddie Krilov and residents Taimur and Fahad.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. Email leader@blkmarketmembership for $10 entry.

- Event details: Cabanne @ Vault

DERRICK CARTER @ DUVET
Friday, February 2, New York City

The pitch: Chicago boompty house master makes the trek to the East Coast for a big night in New York.

The cast: Derrick Carter, Sleepy & Boo, Scott Richmond & Ebar.

The bottom line: 10pm – late. Email djboo@basicnyc.com for guestlist.

- Event details: Derrick Carter @ Duvet

THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS @ CIELO
Friday, February 2, New York

The pitch: Sixteen and eighteen years old – how are the Martinez Brothers going to get into Cielo? If you can’t make it down to Ibadan’s latest signing, their set will also be broadcast live on www.preparty.com.

The cast: The Martinez Brothers

The bottom line: 11pm-4am. $10 before 1am, $20 otherwise.

- Event details: The Martinez Brothers @ Cielo

HERNAN CATTANEO @ VAULT
Friday, February 2, Mexico City

The pitch: An early one for progressive stalward Hernán Cattaneo in Mexico City. Ask around for the afterparty.

The cast: Hernán Cattaneo , Digi+ Gabo and Karlos Elizondo

The bottom line: 9pm - 1am. 200 pesos.

- Event details: Hernan Cattaneo @ Vault

MATTHEW DEAR & PHILIP SHERBURNE @ HOLOCENE
Friday, February 2, Portland

The pitch: The first installment of a new bi-monthly residency for Ghostly in Portland with Mr. Mouth to Mouth and Mr. Pen to Paper dishing out the techno platters.

The cast: Matthew Dear, Phillip Sherburne, 31 Avas

The bottom line: 9pm - close. $8.

- Event details: Matthew Dear & Philip Sherburne @ Holocene

LUKE FAIR @ INAD
Friday, February 2, Toronto

The pitch: Canadian progressive young gun and latest pick in the Balance compilation series Luke Fair spins at this charity event. Nice one, Luke.

The cast: Luke Fair.

The bottom line: 10pm - close. Tickets are limited with all proceeds going to Yonge Street Mission.

- Event details: Luke Fair @ INAD

JAMES ZABIELA, STANTON WARRIORS, JOHN TEJADA @ VANGUARD
Saturday, February 3, Los Angeles

The pitch: Big party by LA promoters Giant with a Funktion One sound system, superclub trimmings and a crazy breaks meets tech house lineup.

The cast: James Zabiela and John Tejada in the main room, Stanton Warriors, Robotnik in the other one.

The bottom line: 9:30pm - 4am. $25.

- Event details: James Zabiela, Stanton Warriors, John Tejada @ Vanguard

MATTHIAS TANZMANN @ GALAPAGOS ART SPACE
Saturday, February 3, New York City

The pitch: Debut US gig by Moon Harbour boss Matthias Tanzmann, who’ll spin a three-hour set alongside a host of local talent.

The cast: Matthias Tanzmann, Atomic Babies (live), Mark Verbos (live), Elon, Dominik Schöller, Bruce Tantum, Justin R, DJ John Dough, DJ Cypha, Jason BK.

The bottom line: 10pm - 6am. $15.

- Event details: Matthias Tanzmann @ Galapagos Art Space

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February 23 2007. I Love Neon in Montreal, Wink & Loco Dice in New York and Matthew Dear is on tour.

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MATTHEW DEAR @ COMPRESSION
Friday, February 23, Los Angeles

The pitch: Techno star Matthew Dear is on tour at the moment – he has a date in Toronto on Saturday too. Long flight!

The cast: Matthew Dear aka Audion, DJ Andre, Matt Xavier, Amber Reyn

The bottom line: 9pm - 4am. $20.

- Event details: Matthew Dear @ Compression

PHILIP SHERBURNE @ DUNES
Friday, February 23, Portland

The pitch: Dunes is the coolest venue in Oregon apparently. If you can find the door, Mr. Sherburne reps for European techno in Portland this weekend.

The cast: Philip Sherburne, M.Quiet, Wife Beats

The bottom line: 10pm - close. Free.

- Event details: Philip Sherburne @ Dunes

I LOVE NEON 8TH BIRTHDAY @ S.A.T
Saturday, February 24, Montreal

The pitch: Latest I Love Neon party sees Turbo mix up electro and pop in Montreal. Always a crazy fun night. Don’t go home with the drag queens.

The cast: Tiga, Jordan Dare, Thomas Von Party

The bottom line: 9pm - 3am. $25 presale, $30 on the door.

- Event details: I Love Neon 8th Birthday

JOSH WINK & LOCO DICE @ CLUB SHELTER
Saturday, February 24, New York

The pitch: Ovum showcase in New York with Wink and Dice representing.

The cast: Josh Wink & Loco Dice and locals in the basement.

The bottom line: 11pm - close. $20 advance, more on the door.

- Event details: Josh Wink & Loco Dice @ Club Shelter

PIER BUCCI @ ANU
Saturday, February 24, San Francisco

The pitch: The Chilean/German minimalist plays a rare gig in San Francisco with tons of local support.

The cast: Pier Bucci (live), Tim McCormack, Jason Short, Sinukus, Jonathan Beech

The bottom line: 9pm - 2am. $10.

- Event details: Pier Bucci @ Anu

SANDER KLEINENBERG, THE SCUMFROG, CHARLES FEELGOOD @ ULTRASPIN
Saturday, February 24, Toronto

The pitch: Get your rave on in the Guvernment complex.

The cast: Sander Kleinenberg. Max Graham, The Scumfrog, Manzone & Strong, Charles Feelgood, Blank & Jones, Rank 1, Talla 2XLC, Kenneth Thomas.

The bottom line: 10pm - close.. $15 before 11pm, $20 after.

- Event details: Sander Kleinenberg, The Scumfrog, Charles Feelgood @ Ultraspin

ROGER SANCHEZ @ STUDIO MEZMOR
Saturday, February 24, New York

The pitch: Catch the S-Man spinning his sexy latin house at the new Crobar aka Studio Mezmor.

The cast: Roger Sanchez

The bottom line: 10pm - close. $30 advance, $40 door.

- Event details: Roger Sanchez @ Studio Mezmor

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