Miami Weekend Preview: August 6 to August 10, 2014

DJOYbeat Event Spotlight

Jamie Jones @ Underground Story (Saturday August 9)

Underground Story is still one of the hottest parties on South Beach. This weekend, LINK and Miami Rebels welcome Hot Creations label boss Jamie Jones to the decks to show partygoers a deeper, more melodic side of techno. After this set, you’ll understand why Resident Advisor calls him the leader of the “new sound of house.”

Wednesday, August 6

Dirty Hairy and Konflikt with Ruen and Crespo @ LIV

New York City native Dirty Hairy joins Miami’s Konflikt for a night of big beats and rock star level partying. Magic City resident Ruen and Juicy Music’s Crespo (making his LIV nightclub debut) will be there to help heat up the dance floor this Wednesday. Because who doesn’t need a little Hump Day pick me up every now and then?

Blow Up Wednesdays @ Do Not Sit On the Furniture

Several years after its inception at Treehouse, Blow Up Wednesdays continue to serve as one of Miami’s primary industry nights.

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Palette Town with Byrd Benedict @ Bardot

To those unfamiliar with the name Palette Town, they’re just “a couple of kids trying to paint some color on this black and white world.”

Thursday, August 7

Just Dance presents Sander Van Doorn @ LIV

Still hot off the release of his recent hit, “Get Enough,” Dutch electronic dance producer Sander Van Doorn promises to deliver an epic party this Thursday at LIV.

Cultivate presents Black Light Smoke, Luciano Troncoso and Ohashi @ Treehouse

In the mood for more a chill Thursday night? Get weird at Treehouse this Thursday, where the team behind Cultivate Thursdays will be hosting Black Light Smoke, the “analog-house” meets “post-punk” ’80s Emmy Award-winning inspiration behind the innovative label Scissor and Thread. Joining him will be groove masters Luciano Troncosco and Ohashi.

LINK and Miami Rebels present Jesse Rose @ Trade

Bringing his signature fusion of Motown soul, ’80s funk and old school jazz, Front Room Recordings founder Jesse Rose will be taking over Trade this Friday for a no frills night of endless groove. Arrive early to make sure you get a prime spot on the dance floor – we guarantee you are going to be moving all night long.

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Konflikt and DJ D-UP @ Wall Lounge

If you are bummed about missing Konflikt on Wednesday, you’ll be happy to discover he is a man of many residencies here in Miami.

Also Consider:

DTF Thursdays @ SET, Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes @ Bardot

Friday, August 8

Super Fridays presents Clockwork @ Mansion

Now a native New Yorker by way of Los Angeles, DJ and producer Clockwork has proven himself one dance music’s heaviest hitters, and a fitting headliner for Mansion’s high octane Super Fridays. Expect a relentless action packed set with enough bass to have you recovering through the weekend – consider yourself officially warned.

LINK and Miami Rebels present Fur Coat @ Trade

Barcelona-based duo Fur Coat have achieved pioneer status and a permanent home within the Crosstown Rebels family for being different; this Friday they’re bringing their fusion of salsa, soul and sensual beats to Trade to take party goers on a journey through undulating grooves and deep, dark rhythm.

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Michael Woods @ Story

English producer and master of the big room Michael Woods will be taking over the decks at Story this Friday. With a penchant for combining trance melodies with swift, adrenaline-packed electro beats, this heavyweight is bound to draw a crowd so arrive early if you plan on attending.

Committee Entertainment presents Lift Off Fridays with Aly & Fila @ Space Miami

If you are not of legal drinking age, you can still join the party this Friday at Club Space’s new 18 and over weekly, Lift Off Fridays. This week’s roster features Future Sound of Egypt’s trance heavyweights Aly & Fila.

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Julian Ingrosso @ SET

Born in London and raised in Milan, Julian Ingrosso has held residencies at nearly all of Miami’s most significant night spots. This Friday he will be performing a signature crossover set at the intimate and lavish SET night club, where he currently holds a residency. We recommend reserving a table and experiencing this party VIP style.

Notes From the Underground presents Sex Sells Release Party @ FDR at Delano

If you thought vinyl was a thing of the past, you clearly aren’t hanging out with true music fans. This week, OFF Recordings will be hosting a vinyl release party at the Delano Hotel’s cozy and opulent FDR lounge. The party will feature tunes by Sagol’s Dakap, Sub-Motus’ Surreal Flight, and, of course, OFF Recordings’ own Sex Sells.

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Moon Boots with MaurE and Dude Skywalker @ Bardot

Moon Boots, that ultra enigmatic master of “underground disco” and “R&B boogie” will be performing at Bardot this Friday. Complimenting his eclectic style is some hip hop and funk infused deep house by Miami native MaurE and Dude Skywalker coming in with what he likes to call “that good shit.”

Also Consider: My House Fridays @ House Nightclub

Saturday, August 9

Others Play House We Play Mansion present The Revolution with Helena, Overwerk and Maarcos @ Mansion

Known for always doing it up, Mansion has scheduled a very impressive roster for this Saturday’s show, The Revolution, which has been making its way from city to city. In the spotlight is EDM’s leading lady, the beautiful Helena. She will be joined by Canadian songwriter turned electro heavyweight producer Overwerk and Fuze Records label boss Maarcos.

Posso and Mednas @ LIV

Although they may have made their name in the world of avante garde fashion, Posso has carved out quite a niche in the electronic dance music arena. The two gorgeous ladies will be taking their live DJ show to LIV this Saturday. Heating up the dance floor is long time resident and internationally lauded producer Mednas.

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Jay Tripwire and Sean Levisman @ Do Not Sit On The Furniture

As eclectic in person as his name suggests, Jay Tripwire has dazzled dance floors with his unique blend of Detroit-inspired soul and sometimes tribal deep house. This Saturday he’ll be touching down at Do Not Sit On the Furniture to bring us an evening of intricate grooves and dance floor oriented rhythms. Joining him is local legend Sean Levisman.

The Ashton Shuffle @ Bardot

There’s a first time for everything, and this Saturday marks Bardot’s first evening with the Australian house music duo, The Ashton Shuffle. We anticipate some sweet beats and a solid groove to last the whole night through.

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Boy George and Marc Vedo @ Space Miami (Terrace Room)

For those of you who thought Boy George had seen his day, think again. The English singer and songwriter is currently enjoying a remarkable comeback via his second career as a DJ. Surprise, surprise – Boy George has actually been DJing since the ’80s.

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Tony Junior, TV Noise and Chicco Secci @ Wall Lounge

Dutch electro heavyweight Tony Junior is best known as the mastermind behind such hit bangers as “Twerk Anthem” and “Total Destruction.” Now, the track names should give you some idea about his musical style. If you plan on heading to Wall Lounge to see him perform along with Spinnin’ Records duo TV Noise and Miami resident Chicco Secci, we suggest you rest up before hand.

Also Consider:

Do What You Lust @ Mokai; Sunkissed Saturdays @ Nikki Beach

Sunday, August 10

Evolution Sundays with Louis Dee @ SET Nightclub

Most of the city knows that the best Sunday night parties usually happen at SET. You can find Miami resident Louis Dee warming up the dance floor at this week’s edition of Evolution Sundays.