Ok, this one is 15 minutes outside of Sacramento & worth the trip (Brian Zentz? Hel-lo!) If you're interested in joining a car caravan departing from the Bay Area drop me a line. No advance sales, tickets at the door. Just $5 with Bay Area ID! ($10 for Sacramento locals.)

--// Love Transmission //--
-Bringing Underground Techno to Sacramento-

Saturday, February 13, 2010
8 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Bryan Zentz (Plus 8, Disruptor, Portland)
DJ Amber (iamthedj.com, San Francisco)
Nick Nyquil (Stilldream)
Jon E Qwest (United Vibes)
Formless (Starry Eyed, United Vibes)
Mek (Signal, Stilldream)
Atlas (Signal, atlas88.com)
Bobby Martinez (Submerged)

Pinkys Bar and Grill
6985 Garden Hwy
Nicolaus, CA 95659

About the Artists:

Bryan Zentz (Plus 8, Disruptor, Portland)
The most interesting musicians are those who remain constant and true to themselves come what may. An essential part of the daily ritual, music defines their very existence offering both spiritual and emotional release. Nevertheless, it’s not always easy to follow your instincts especially when they fall outside the current mainstream sound but as Bryan Zentz proves, if your hand stays steady and your aim is pure the spotlight will return to you again.

Bryan’s current EP on Plus 8 finds him rolling out on a Richie Hawtin label a full 15 years after the pairs’ first collaboration. In a sense, it brings his career full circle, it was Hawtin who originally gave Bryan the motivation and belief to keep going while he was still looking for his first deal and indeed, it all came good in 1994 with a debut release on the legendary Definitive label. Recording as Barada, classics such as Mathematics and Glue backed up by the full length album Strategies for a Deeper Design, while other early releases on labels like EXperimental, Bush and Clashbackk really caught the imagination of the global techno community resulting in remixes for Woody McBride, Christian Smith, Marco Bailey, Hardcell, Ken Ishii and Tim Xavier (to name a few) and a DJ schedule that’s taken him across the USA, France, Belgium, Australia and Japan

DJ Amber (iamthedj.com, San Francisco)
DJ Amber has been passionately mixing and creating music since 1997, including thousands of appearances in San Francisco and around the world. As a music producer, her original tracks have been widely released, including four releases on her own label, iamthedj Recordings. Amber's most recent remix release, ”Wonder (DJ Amber’s WonderPlay Remix)”, is available on the Karmacoda compilation CD LUX LIFE: Illuminated Remixes.

Nick Nyquil (Stilldream)

Jon E Qwest (United Vibes)

Formless (Starry Eyed, United Vibes)

Mek (Signal, Stilldream) Techno

Atlas (Signal, atlas88.com) Techno

Bobby Martinez (Submerged) Techno

8P.M.-4A.M.

Sound by Sektor 7

Visuals by Mr Jon

All responsible ages

Full bar with drink specials all night for the 21+

I will not be appearing at Burnlesque this Saturday as scheduled. You may have seen that I was scheduled to play with the Ambient Mafia at Burnlesque. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the event is no longer able to present a chill room. The Ambient Mafia and I will not be appearing, but the event will go on. By the way, this event includes some, um, "adult themes"--so if you're sensitive about that, maybe skip this one. Otherwise, it's a great benefit party for a good cause, so step right up.

**Burnlesque will sell out. Get presales.**

Saturday, January 16th
Odd But True Presents:
Burnlesque

Burnlesque is back and better than ever! Lose yourself in a maze of music, madness and burning hot burlesque acts until the wee hours of the morning.

Audio Beats:
View complete artist lineup.

Visual Treats:
Les Briquettes Coquettes
Honey Lawless and Honeysuckle Moses
The Deadly S-Curves
Electrodolls

Sexy Lighting by: Radiant Atmospheres
Solid Sound by: Know:Audio
Deco by: Marin

Proceeds to benefit SFSI (www.sfsi.org).

Doors open @ 9pm
21+, don't forget your ID.

Get Full Info & Purchase Tickets at www.burnlesque.com

Early Bird Presales: $10
Regular Presales: $15
Door Tickets: $20

Hey, lazy bones! Tune in from home, wherever you are this Thursday. It is a school night, after all. Point your computer to eomSessions and hear tracks that will be featured on my upcoming CD "neo.maximal" plus some classics. Send comments during my set via the chat box on the Deepmixfm broadcast page.

I'll be playing from 8pm - 10pm, the full show starts at 6pm. (Pacific Time)

eomSessions
Broadcasting on Deepmixfm
Hosted by: Leathal (DJ Christopher & paul leath)
Thursdays
6:00pm - 10:00pm Pacific Time

Transmitting...

(Pictured: Favorite DJ gig of 2009...for the LPGA. This year I rocked a room full of golfers. Hel-lo! They stormed the stage and the party blew up--love it.)

Wow, what a year. I can't tell you how grateful I am for all the support you share. In 2010 I'll be releasing my new mix CD "neo.maximal", celebrating my return to the chillroom as a member of the Ambient Mafia, and re-shaping my techno sound to reflect the new decade.

But before we move ahead, a look back at the highlights (and lowlights) of 2009:

• Favorite Producer: Dennis Bunas


• Favorite Blogger: Chris Guillebeau - Art of Non-Conformity


• Favorite DJ Music Format: CD. It's official, I've moved to CD. It will never, ever replace vinyl in my heart--but it's even getting difficult to find new releases on vinyl. I get it, time to get with the times. Ok, then...


• Favorite DJ Gig: LPGA Tournament After Party. Is it wrong that my favorite gig this year was for the LPGA? (Yes, the golf people.) I mean, those golfers got down! I love converting "normal" people to crazy club dancers.


• Favorite Event: Dysfunctional Family Gathering, in memory of Dysfunctional Mike.


• Favorite Quote/Life Philosophy: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin


• Favorite Music Appreciation Revelation: Jazz. Listening to jazz at the Spotted Cat on Frenchman Street in New Orleans changed me. Haven't stopped listening since. Their jazz culture is the same as our dance music culture. Same fire, same community, same crazy characters. Just a genre with a deeper tradition.


• Biggest "FAIL": SFPD sieze laptop computers from DJs. A big step in the wrong direction. Laptops were eventually returned.


• Biggest Win: The Everhearts. Learning to sing, play bass, drum & write songs (well, non-electronic songs) with this band meant everything to me this year! (Plus, my bandmates are amazing people. How lucky am I?) Best overall experience of 2009. These skills totally broaden my perspective as DJ and, yes, I'm considering bringing vocals to my DJ sets in 2010.

That's the year in review, kids! I'll spend the last week of this year plotting my path for 2010. I've got personal and musical goals in mind. How about you?

Rocking you in 2010:
January 14 - Internet broadcast - Leath Brothers show
January 16 - Burnlesque
February 13 - Signal Event
February 21 - Internet broadcast - SSSCAunderground

friskyRadio is my favorite internet radio station. Period. Best dance music 24/7.

On Wednesday, December 23 at 7 a.m. Pacific Time I'll make my debut on friskyRadio's X-Chrome show. (Yes, that's pretty early! They broadcast from the UK. Get your own copy and listen anytime--details below.) This exclusive mix for friskyRadio includes tracks by Dennis Bunas, A.Paul and Allan Banford. 100% all-new music.

After broadcast this exclusive mix set will be given to Twitter followers and list subscribers ONLY, with thanks for supporting me all year!

Follow me on Twitter or join the email list on the iamthedj.com homepage. Tell a friend!

Rocking you in 2010:
January 14 - Internet broadcast - Leath Brothers show
January 16 - Burnlesque
February 13 - Signal Event
February 21 - Internet broadcast - SSSCAunderground

Been missing the conversation on Twitter? Follow me and be the first to hear about:

* Music Giveaways
* Event Guestlist Giveaways
* Upcoming Events
* New Music

If we haven't connected on Twitter, you have already missed some giveaways and music. There is so much more coming in the next couple of months. (Yes, this is a hint!) So, follow me and I'll see you there.

I started DJing 12 years ago this month. If I'd had a kid the day I'd started DJing, by now she would be wearing too much eyeliner and rolling her eyes. "Whatever, Mom. Sigh."

But, instead, the adventure I took on was this one. I couldn't resist the draw to spin records. Yeah, it was about the music, that's for sure. But it was also about creating environments for people to celebrate. To shout. To bring them together. You know, the stuff that matters. Thanks to a little luck and a lot of hard work I've had more incredible experiences than I can count.

There's no way I could have had these experiences without you. You are amazing. I am so grateful. Thank you.

Is there a passion you are drawn toward? Do you give it your time? Could you give it everything? Imagine what you could get if you did. Imagine what you might miss if you didn't. Don't miss out. Jump in.

What would you do if you could do anything? I want to hear about it.

Upcoming Music

Sat. Nov 7 - My folk band project The Everhearts join Centrevol on tour; one night only! Saturday, November 7, 8pm - 10pm. We play at about 9:30pm. Bring a friend, bring your mom, come for the beer/food and stay for the tunes! At Brainwash Cafe, 1122 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA. Follow The Everhearts on Twitter.

Wed. Dec 23 - Exclusive DJ mix premiere on the friskyRadio X-Chrome show. friskyRadio is a Number 1 rated online radio station with thousands of listeners from around the globe! Details to come...

(Photo: Zach Everheart)

UPDATE: My slot has been moved to 11:30pm. (Follow me on Twitter @amberthedj and never miss an update. Plus, Twitter-only giveaways!) It sounds like a TON of you are coming out on Friday--I can't wait! An amazing all-female DJ lineup at beautiful Kelly's Mission Rock overlooking the bay. What's not to love??

GODDESS

Fri 10/16 8PM - 4AM
Mission Rock Cafe
817 Terry Francois Boulevard San Francisco, CA
Ages 18+, full bar for 21+
$20 and up Buy Tix

Join DoubleStacked Ent. in the grand temple as we venerate the GODDESS, with an all female line up. Come empower your soul with a night full of love, music and dancing. All Goddess will receive a free gift at the door.

Room 1: Jungle/ Dub step/ Drum & Bass

Queens of the Jungle(Reid Speed x Dj Shortee) 1st SF appearance with a 2 hr set
UV aka UltraVoilet- Redline SF
Dulce Vita- Opulent Temple/ Dvant Garden
Hybrid Strain (Miss Hayes and Lisa Sleevz) -Primitive Science/Anotha-level.com
Grace-Primitive Science/Anotha-level.com

Room 2: Electro/ House/ Club

Forest Green-Cute Things With Fangs
DRC -Mizumo Music/Second Session UK
Icon
Dragn'Fly-strategik
Dj Denise-Mizumo Music/DjDenise.com
Sandwich McPhatBeats-Sweettooth/Starry-eyed/Alien Disco Pimps

Room 3: Techno/ Electro/ House/ Hardcore/ Drum & Bass

DJ Amber (Sister SF, iamthedj.com)
Elz with live vocals by Elise- Green Gorilla Lounge/Harlem Musiq
Athena-Evil Breaks
Loryn
Dj Melo-D-Doublestacked
J-Star-T.H.C/Diffuse Audio
Keys-Acid Totem
Psyche-Psy Valley
Miss Marie-E-Lightment

[I don't name 'em I just play 'em! ;) I'm scheduled to play my 2 records at 8 p.m. Don't miss this crazy DJ melee this Friday!]

2nd Annual KILLSWITCH KLUSTER****
20 DJs: 2 Tracks each!

LovEvolution is almost upon us, and once again it's time for our 2nd Annual Killswitch Kluster****! We had so much fun last year, we decided to do it again!

20 DJs throwing down 2 tracks each, house party style!

Friday, October 2nd
6pm-10pm
No cover

with DJs:

Adnan
Amber
Craig Kuna
David Siska
dCOY
Fil Latorre
Hac Le
Jaime James
Jason Short
Javaight
Keith Kemp
Kenneth Scott
Kevin Knapp
Kirill
Mathew Derham
Mossmoss
Mozaic
Mr. Wrong
Nick Williams
The Worker

Underground SF
424 Haight st. @ Webster

facebook.com/killswitchsf

This year I joined a folk band, The Everhearts, and I'm excited to share a little about it...

The Everhearts is a four-member folk band. I am honored to contribute some of my own original songs, sing, and play bass guitar with this great group. My music interests run a huge range. Yes, including folk!

Both the band and DJing remain very important to me. I look forward to seeing you all at any of my events: on the techno tip or getting funky to folk!

Twitter @TheEverhearts
Visit everheartsband.com

See The Everhearts this week!
Tuesday, September 15
BrainWash Cafe
1122 Folsom (between 7th + 8th Streets)

7 p.m.-ish
No cover. All ages.
http://www.brainwash.com/