Saturday, May 23, 2015

Saturday June 6th: WONDER-Full feat. DJ SPINNA








































Saturday June 6th 2015
9pm-3am
KeiStar Productions, Sean Alvarez, and The Silver Room
Present
WONDER-Full
A Tribute To The Wonder of Stevie
Featuring DJ Spinna (Brooklyn NYC)
Spinning All Stevie Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, Etc.

Opening Set by DJs
Sean Alvarez and Duane Powell

Always expect the best of the legendary Stevie Wonder at a WONDER-Full™ event as DJ Spinna digs deep in his crates to offer anything Stevie related to the audience, always giving them a memorable musical experience. Although it has been implied but not officially termed, many music heads all over the world recognize this is as The Official Stevie Wonder Tribute 
as it has actually been co-signed by Stevie himself.

Advance Tickets $12 (til Saturday 6/6 at 7pm)
$15 at the door before 11pm, $20 after
Click Here To Purchase Tickets

DJ Spinna:
DJ Spinna is something of an anomaly in music.  A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields.  With a steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul R&B and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) without any restraints.  A cornerstone of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12” singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvats for an array of that era’s lyrical giants including Eminem, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and De La Soul.

Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna’s sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Tapped by everyone from Mary J. Blige, to Motown Records for his brilliant Michael Jackson remix of “We’re Almost There”. It’s here his production presence would flourish greatly, as Spinna would go on to revive and revise Jazz and Soul marvels like Donald Byrd, Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy Ayers and Al Jarreau. Though it goes without saying his most memorable remix goes to his monumental version of Shaun Escoffery’s “Days Like This”, transforming it into a worldwide dance floor anthem.  Which in turn, catapulted Spinna into his now stately touted presence in the soulful house music scene.  These releases resulted in the signing to BBE records in 2002 where Spinna released his cult classic fulllength production LP “Here To There” which crossed multiple genres and garnered the attention of serious music fans worldwide.

With so much studio work, it’s a marvel Spinna travels as much as he does.  The constant, globe trotting performances he’s become equally famed for have brought him as far as Iceland, Croatia, Australia, and South Africa as well as countless jaunts throughout England, and the U.S.  Also, his hugely successful tours of Japan, where Spinna is held in the highest regard throughout the country for his craft in music.  Not always the lone crowd-controller, Spinna’s collaborated on stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Gilles Peterson, Questlove, Jazzanova, Dimitri from Paris, Joe Claussell, Osunlade, Q-Tip, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Darge, DJ Scratch, DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist.  He’s a true showman - versatile as ever.

Yet of all accomplishments, nothing compares to DJ Spinna’s celebrated Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full DJ performances.  Garnering overwhelming fanfare each occasion done - whether NYC, LA, DC, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Japan or beyond - if a WONDER-Full event is booked at a club you can put money on a line around the block and hundreds of Stevie Wonder admirers joyfully rocking the house. The success of these events have led to several collaborations between Stevie Wonder and DJ Spinna including remixes for “My Love Is On Fire"  and “Sweetest Somebody” from Stevie’s 2005 “A Time To Love” release. Most notably, in October 2012 Spinna performed an opening DJ set for the “United Nations Message Of Peace Concert with Stevie Wonder” including appearances by Sting, Janelle Monae, Varlerie Simpson, and other luminary artists.

And while he’s gained so much attention and accolades for his tributes to Stevie Wonder, Spinna is not incapable of doing the same for any other pivotal musical forefather. Another esteemed theme party to Spinna’s credit are the “Soul Slam” events popularly known as the Michael Jackson VS Prince Parties, established in 2002. “Soul Slam” has taken on a life of it’s and have inspired other events in celebration of Michael Jackson’s life and music since his untimely passing in 2009.  An example of such is Spike Lee’s yearly Michael Jackson Birthday party, “BK Loves MJ” in Prospect Park (NYC) with DJ Spinna orchestrating a summer day time Woodstock like jam to thousands of worldwide Michael Jackson fans.  In addition, Dj Spinna continues to honor the legacy of MIchael Jackson with his own event “Forever Michael” on a global scale.  In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s album BAD, Spike Lee produced the documentary BAD25 in which DJ Spinna appears - to be released February 2013.

Visit New York City any given month and find a number of Spinna themed throw-downs in the city’s esteemed venues - each as memorable as the last.

Its true that there are other likeminded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone that can do it to Spinna’s extent.


Sunday, May 10, 2015

Friday May 22nd: AfroFuturistic

























Friday May 22nd
AfroFuturistic
Soulful Cosmic Indigenous Dance Music

Afrobeat, Deep House, and Future Soul Vibrations Channeled by DJs
Sean Alvarez and Rae Chardonnay

Hosted by
Discopoet Khari B

During this event we'll be paying homage to Sun-Ra in celebration of his birthday. 

Underground Wonder Bar (Downstairs)
710 N. Clark St
10pm-4am
$5 Cover

AfroFuturistic is a celebration of emerging creative and progressive ideas & actions rooted in the African diaspora. We connect with our ancestral roots by using our spiritual antennas as well as follow the blueprint of our elders to broadcast our vibrations through sound, energy, and movement. The sound is deep, melodic, electronic, indigenous, cosmic, creative, jazzy, soulful & spiritual and possesses the rhythmic textures of dance/house music. The momentum, energy, and vibe of the music creates residual effects of enlightenment and satisfaction of the soul. Join us Friday May 22nd 2015 as we celebrate this sacred art form and collectively send positive vibrations into the universe and await their return. Journey with us to the next level as we conduct a current to electrify your mind body and soul!

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Sunday 5/24: The Memorial Day Weekend Jam!






































Sunday May 24th 2015
4pm-11pm
We Love Soul
Presents
The Memorial Day Weekend Jam!
Featuring Special Guest DJ and Grammy Nominated Producer
Chicago’s Very Own
The Twilite Tone

With We Love Soul DJs
Sean Alvarez
Joe Kollege
Kwest_on

The Promontory
5311 S. Lake 
Hyde Park Chicago

To purchase Advance Tickets starting at $10 please Click Here

To learn more about The Twilite Tone Click Here

Thursday, May 7, 2015

AfroFuturistic: Friday May 22nd 2015

























Friday May 22nd
AfroFuturistic
Soulful Cosmic Indigenous Dance Music

Afrobeat, Deep House, and Future Soul Vibrations Channeled by DJs
Sean Alvarez and Rae Chardonnay

Hosted by
Discopoet Khari B

Underground Wonder Bar (Downstairs)
710 N. Clark St
10pm-4am
$5 Cover

AfroFuturistic is a celebration of emerging creative and progressive ideas & actions rooted in the African diaspora. We connect with our ancestral roots by using our spiritual antennas as well as follow the blueprint of our elders to broadcast our vibrations through sound, energy, and movement. The sound is deep, melodic, electronic, indigenous, cosmic, creative, jazzy, soulful & spiritual and possesses the rhythmic textures of dance/house music. The momentum, energy, and vibe of the music creates residual effects of enlightenment and satisfaction of the soul. Join us Friday May 22nd 2015 as we celebrate this sacred art form and collectively send positive vibrations into the universe and await their return. Journey with us to the next level as we conduct a current to electrify your mind body and soul!