Cloudskipper
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United States
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Joined: Apr, 2001
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 Posted - 2003/04/29 : 22:06:28
[2 HappyHardcore.com members attended this event.]
Event name: IL :: Good Vibrations
Starts: 2003/6/14
Country: United States 
State/Territory: Illinois
HAPPY VIBE PRODUCTIONS AND TRIPPY BEATS PROUDLY PRESENTS:
Location: Northeast, IL
Admission: $10 before 7 pm/$15 after 7 pm
21+ to drink
Time: 12:30 pm until 2:00 am
Talent: 28 DJ's/2 rooms
Lineup:
[lurl="/records/record_artistprofile.asp?action=artistdisplay&artistinfoid=948"]CLOUDSKIPPER[/lurl] - HAPPY HARDCORE
(Liquidvinyldjs.com, Sonicfury.net; San Francisco, CA)
One of America's top hardcore DJs, Cloudskipper comes to the Chicago area for a third time. If his selection of the latest and greatest in UK hardcore doesn't get you movin', it'll be his crazy stage presence! Get ready!
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TAG SET ON 4 TABLES!!!!!!!!!!
DJ FLIPPY - HAPPY HARDCORE/BREAKS
(www.djflippy.com, Rave n Beats, Happy Vibe, JustTwo, 3 Kings, Manifest, Next Generation Scene Reporter; Austin, TX)
The Southwest's #1 Happy Hardcore DJ and Producer hits Chicago! Flippy packs quite a punch with a case full of dubs to throw down and create havoc on the dance floor. Be ready to shake your ass to Flippy's unique style of frantic beats and craziness. He will work you into a frenzy and throw you into the darkest of breakdowns without any mercy. You do not want to miss this legend as he graces our city with his unparalleled sound!
DJ NOI - HAPPY HARDCORE/JUMP UP JUNGLE
(Happy Vibe, Ruffneck Playaz Crew, Jive Magazine, Destructive Force UK, Next Generation Scene Reporter; Winston-Salem, NC)
You asked for him and we delivered! All the way from NC, the founder of Happy Vibe Productions NOI has played along side many of the top Hardcore DJs to date such as Storm, Bezerker, Euphony and Brisk. Bare witness as NOI invades Chicago ready to throw down his Bojangelicious style of Hip Hop and Jungle Hardcore!
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DIVA D - HARD TECHNO
(Poopiehead, Tribal Brothers; Madison, WI)
Refusing to narrow herself to a single electronic genre, Diva D has seen recent acclaim as one of the Midwest's fastest rising stars. She is currently adding her skills to weekly events at the Imperial Palace in Madison, where she combines her passions for spinning, promoting and Yagermeister.
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DJ NINO - SPECIAL 3 TABLE HOUSE SET
(Trippy Beats Ent; Chicago, IL)
Born and raised in Chicago, this turntable wizard is in a class all his own. In the past years he has done nothing but provide the highest quality performance and exclusive sound that you would look forward to and be accustomed to hearing. Nino's sound signature imprint is one to be compared with the best of them. The energy and vibe that he brings is obsessive to most listeners. All in all, his talent cannot be denied.
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MANNY - HARD TECHNO/GHETTO HOUSE
(Sub-Sonix, Poopiehead, Happy Vibe; Chicago, IL)
Manny has been a local favorite over the past 3 years. Manny has played on both the east and west coast and many cities in between. He also managed to pick up residencies with SubSonix Productions, Poopiehead, and Happy Vibe along the way. Because of Manny's unique style and his ability to spin anything from happy hardcore, to jungle, to techno, to house, and even booty house, you never know what you'll hear from him... But one thing's for sure, he always brings the energy that leaves the crowds breathless and always wanting more.
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PHIL FREE ART - HARDCORE
(Happy Vibe; Chicago, IL)
According to some he IS the Happy Hardcore Don, the Godfather of Happy Hardcore, but lately he's been losing his mind and one can only ask... What will he play? The question is, what WON'T he play. PLUR.
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G2 (A.K.A. - GABY "GET DOWN") - HARD HOUSE/GHETTO HOUSE/HARDSTYLE
(Another Level; Chicago, IL)
Gaby born and raised in Chicago, is no stranger to the music scene with over 15 years of experience. Gaby “GetDown” has established himself as one of Chicago’s finest and respected DJ’s. Spinning in the early 80’s alongside Julian “Jumpin” Perez, Bad Boy Bill, Hotmix 5, and performers such as Fast Eddie, Tyree Cooper, Kool Rock Steady. In 97' he was booked to spin at Berlin’s “Love Parade 97” one of the countries largest events, alongside DJ's Frankie Bones, CZR, Halo, Anobolic Frolic, DJ Jes, Angel Alanis, Skylab 2000, Hyperactive, and Bad Boy Bill, just to name a few. Not stopping there he wanted to give his audience something different, a different vibe, so in 2001 Gaby “GetDown” came up with an alias G2 (G-Squared). We have learned only to expect the best from Gaby, he never lets the crowd down, always keepin’em’ bumpin’, jumpin’ and screaming for more!!!!!
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BUCKY FARGO - SPECIAL 3 TABLE DEEP TECH HOUSE SET
(Visionary Sound Recordings, Trippy Beats, Another Level; Chicago, IL)
Treating audiences regularly to a slew of unreleased material, Bucky captures their minds with a mixing style that could only be described as beautiful. Seamlessly weaving his mixes together like an epic painting, he creates mixes that breakdown the barriers of each track and give birth to something that none of the individual songs could manifest on their own. Co-Owner of the newly found Visionary Sound label, Bucky Fargo is currently working with some of the top artist's in the Deep Progressive House genre and playing some of the most respected events across the US. Bucky will clearly make heads turn in the global dance community in 2003.
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PHUZZE - TRANCE
(Trounce Records, Poopiehead; Milwaukee, WI)
The man with the three-minute mix, Phuzze (pronounced "Fuzzy") has drawn acclaim for his extremely fluid, subtle mixes and "re"gressive selection of euphoric trance. His virtuosity has not gone unnoticed; Phuzze has found himself booked as much outside of the midwest as he has on his home turf, pleasing party people worldwide.
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ELEKID - FREEFORM
(Happy Vibe, Trippy Beats; Chicago, IL)
If you've heard of names like Statico, Optimus, or Perceptor, then you've heard of this guy. He's been spinnin' for 7 years now, playing styles such as Hard House, Trance, Hardcore, and Happy Hardcore. Today he comes to you with a fresh new style, unknown to Chicago, referred to as Freeform. He calls everyone who's never heard of it to bring an open mind and a need to dance. Prepare to hear the awesome sound of Freeform. Prepare to hear Elekid.
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BATTLE SET
DRU LE CUE - JUNGLE
(Raven Productions, Happy Vibe; Norfolk, VA)
"...some of the most mesmerizing tracks mixed in excellent order that kept my hair out of place because of uncontrollable neck-jerking motion. This DJ's sound versatility is amazing". -Quezt Magazine
Dru le Cue (formerly PepeLeCue) has been aggressively pushing the newest sounds in Hardcore since the summer of 2000. But, determined not to be limited to one style,he is constantly bringing the sounds of Drum&Bass, Jungle, and Freeform into the mix. Dru has played numerous times in all of Virginia's major cities, and lately has been pushing outward into D.C., North and South Carolina, and Ohio. He has held residencies at the N!ceness weekly lounge night in Norfolk, and at Raven Productions' Destiny weekly in Richmond. He has been mentioned numerous times in Ninevolt Magazine, reviewed in Quezt Magazine, interviewed for the music section of local newspaper The Daily Press, and pictured in Freebass Magazine. He has played alongside Breeze, Storm, Euphony, D-Minus, Sunrize, Cloudskipper, AC Slater, DJ Noi, Bezerker, Bryan Zentz, Funklab, Tasha, Will Miles, John Tab, and many others. Dru's mixes are regularly hosted online, but he will gladly give you a CD.
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DJ JADE - JUNGLE
(Phuture Lojik, BPM Productions; Chicago, IL)
DJ Jade was meant to be a DJ. He won his first competition at age 17. The best part of this was that it was only after 6 months of practice. He has the darkest, evilest tracks you'll hear to this day. You can check out his skills every Wednesday and Friday on Bassdrive.com from 8 pm until Midight on the Chi-Town Underground. This kid has been making an impact on the scene so far and would love to throw down anytime, anywhere. Keep it real to the Jungle massive!
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TAG SET
BRENDAN CLARK - NU-SKOOL/PROGRESSIVE BREAKS
(Happy Vibe; Chicago/Champaign, IL)
Brendan Clark, engineering student by day, international playboy by night, is without a doubt one of the Midwest's most influential nu + prog breaks DJs. Little known on the commercial circuit, he swoops from here to there like a fat chick to twizzlers, with a mission of paramount importance: but you'll just have to see him to get the info on THAT one.
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RAYMOND BAER - NU-SKOOL BREAKS
(www.ravetrax.com, Total World Kaos, Happy Vibe; Chicago, IL)
Breaks being a unique form to master, Raymond has spent countless hours perfecting his mixing and scratching blended with a respectable playlist. He also has his own web-cast show. Every Tuesday check him out on www.ravetrax.com. He has special guest DJ's every week.
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TAG SET
SEAN P. - JUNGLE
(Sub-Sonix; Milwaukee, WI)
Sean had no clue as to what he wanted to say in his bio. He's just a regular guy from Milwaukee. He's not too high on himself either. The thing about him is that he eats, breaths, sleeps, spins, and produces Jungle.... and he's fawking awesome at it!!!
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SAM SNEE - JUNGLE
(Confluence productions, bassdrive.com; Chicago, IL)
Hailing from Milwaukee, WI. Currently based in Chi-town. Sammy rips up the tables. Spinning anywhere from the chillest dancefloor to the hardest techstep, its always refreshing to hear the Snee.
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PROXIMAL - FREEFORM
(Playground Productions, Happy Vibe; Atlanta, GA)
Gracing the decks all around the east coast with his trick mixing abilities, and representing the hardcore scene of Atlanta, Proximal will lend Chicago his talents for a rare set, and a glimpse...into the world of freeform.
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DINO GARDIAKOS - DISCO HOUSE
(Zabba Productions, Chromium; Chicago, IL)
Dino's combination of track selection, programing, and ever-lasting passion for music has left audiences with a different mind, body, and soul journey with every performance. Dino's love for an array of house music that some may classify as deep, funky disco, electro
tech tribal house allows the audience to feel the emotion that he expresses through his unique mixing style.
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BLAKE ROBERTS - PROGRESSIVE BREAKS/HOUSE
(visionarysoundrecordings, ALIAS; Chicago, IL)
As DJing becomes more accepted as an art form, the DJs who approach their role from an artistic perspective begin to shine through. Chicago native, Blake Roberts is one of those DJs. Studiously tight in the mix, but not afraid to take risks when it comes to his selection, Blake brings a heady, dark atmosphere to every room he plays in. He's always prepared to go the extra mile, be it with unreleased tracks, or a sound system that will shake your body to the bone. To him, the overall experience must be perfect every time.
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MILI SEFIC - FUNKY PROGRESSIVE HOUSE
(Ultra-Fonic, Get Swerve, Progressive Beats; Chicago, IL)
A Progressive guru that lives and breathes music. Has been playing accross Chicagoland and North America for a while now. He rocked Miami at the 2003 Winter Music Conference and is ready to play again alongside some of Chicago's best. With deep love and passion for music, Mili strives to express that love to his audience.
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SUSHI - 2 STEP
(Yellow Nation, DNA, Brüt Force, Pipeline a.m./Cleveland; Chicago, IL)
Sushi (aka "tha hotsteppa") has played all across the midwest and on the west coast, alongside some of americas top djs and producers such as Paul Johnson and Casper, to name a few. his unique blend of garage and breakstep is definitely a crowd pleaser. Currently working on his 3rd album release, "Tha Return Of Tha Hotsteppa", as well as various projects with other djs and producers, Sushi can definitely be considered one of the biggest up and coming djs in the midwest.
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DJ RAZORBLADE - HARDSTYLE
(Full Effect, Mach 3; Chicago, IL)
Starting from a nobody to somebody, DJ Razorblade has emerged as one of the top up and coming djs of 2003. With his blend of Hardstyle and Hard Trance, DJ Razorblade promises never to dissapoint.
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GAVIN THEORY - BREAKS
(Spetsnaz Breakforce Alpha, Treehouse Collective; Kenosha, WI)
Formally known as DJ Stratus, Gavin has been spinning and producing Breakbeat madness since 1998. He currently holds down a monthly residency at Magnetic Thursday's in Madison and has his first 12" release in the works. This is one kid who's on his way up (and he's only 18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Don't miss the chance to hear this rising Breakbeat master.
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PSIRUS - HARDSTYLE
(Moble:Phase; Chicago, IL)
This former Twin Halo gone solo is breaking the boundries of Hardstyle and Hard Trance by bringing the sound of Germany and eastern Europe. Come witness the floor move beneith you. As his hard bass hits you like a head-on collision. KABOOM!
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JIMMY KAPPS - HARD FUNKY TECHNO
(Trippy Beats, Obscure Promo Group; Chicago, IL)
A man in his own world, Jimmy has been studying the art of Techno since his first rave days. "A music style that is for the sophisticated" is what he normally replies when he is asked about the genre. If it is hard bangin or either deep experimental, Jimmy knows how to keep the crowd in amazement. Not too many have witnessed what this man is capable of, but tonight will be nothing short of a great act by one of the best up and comers Chicago has to offer.
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PM - DEEP PROGRESSIVE TRANCE/HOUSE
(Sub-Sonix, Happy Vibe; Chicago, IL)
PM is the type of DJ that pours his heart out into the tracks he plays. Emotional, uplifting, and euphoric, are some words to describe PM's mixes. Witness the wonder and true to heart lover of Trance, PM.
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HYPNOGENETIC - GOA
(Deacon Collective; Chicago, IL)
Did someone say Goa?! Oooh yeah!! Why yes he will. Prepare to be moved by this man's talent and force that he creates through the wheels of steel. A unique set not to be forgotten.
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BANG SHADOW - FUNKY TECH HOUSE
(Deacon Collective; Chicago, IL)
This Chicago House DJ is sure to make a suprising up and coming in the near future and will be a great addition to Chicago's phenominal House lineup.
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WE WILL ALSO BE HAVING A WET T-SHIRT CONTEST!!! CD'S, T-SHIRTS, AND MORE WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE CONTESTANTS!! EMAIL HAPPY VIBE TO ENTER!
SOUND AND LIGHTING WILL BE PROVIDED BY POOPIEHEAD PRODUCTIONS!!!
INFO LINES WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO EVENT DATE.
Email Happy Vibe for any additional info!
Special Thanks To:
Jive Magazine
Poopiehead
Liquid Vinyl DJ's
Rave Trax
Another Level
Trounce Records
DJ Flippy
Flipnotized
3 Kings Crew
Ruffneck Playaz Crew
Next Generation Records
Dekalb Nightlife Association
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