VINYL LOUNGE
I popped by this night recently and it's still going strong: Folks were literally dancing on the bar! Danny Fortunado and his rotating lineup bring deep funky house to this consistently running Thursday night party. Merchants Cafe, 109 Yesler Way, 624-1515, 9 pm-1 am, 21+, $5.
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FRIDAY APRIL 25
DRUM & BASS SESSION 1.0
Tonight marks the kickoff for a new drum 'n' bass monthly, and this month features Dillinja and Lemon D with MC Dina. Also on the bill are Zacharia, Slantooth, Rob Noble, and Dirty Steve & MC Fitz, with hiphop in the lounge with Kashun & Theory. It's time for all of the junglists to represent! Noiselab, 925 E Pike St, 323-2189, 9 pm-2 am, 18+, $15.
SATURDAY APRIL 26
DIZZY
Tonight, Doubledown Recordings owner Dizzy--who has collaborated with artists such as Johnny Fiasco, Hipp-E & Halo, and Inland Knight--is kickin' down house ranging from Latin jazz to deep tribal funk. With Jon Lemmon and Mat Anderson. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $7 before 10:30 pm, $10 after.
SUNDAY APRIL 27
BEAT-BOP: DOMU
Of all the broken beat DJs and producers coming out of the UK, everyone tells me that Domu (AKA Rima) is the man to check out, so that I'll do. His new album, This World, should be coming out in the near future on Jazzanova-Compost Records. With Atlee, J-Justice, and AC Lewis. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $5.
MONDAY APRIL 28
CLICK
Every Monday, your host Misha plays a tech house set usually followed by a live performer of some sort. This is one of the few spots that offers an all-ages venue with DJs. Grab a slice, have a beer, and hear some beats. Michael's Pizza, 526 Broadway, 568-5197, 7-10 pm, all ages, free.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30
HYBRID: BANGKOK IMPACT
Though originally hailing from Finland, Sami Liuski is closely tied to the Dutch electro scene--which has been dubbed "The West Coast sound of Holland." Liuski's electro disco nouveau has landed him on respected labels such as Crème and Bunker. Vice Magazine claims that Bangkok Impact's track "Masters of the Universe" was "the best dancefloor record pressed to plastic this year." This shit sounds serious! Noiselab, 925 E Pike St, 323-2189, 9 pm-2 am, 18+, $5.
