Connecticut gets an awesome dose of parties this weekend!
1st up:
DJ Knowledge is performing at Elektro Saturdays in New Haven CT
Elektro Saturdays in New Haven!

EDM ConneCTion in assosciation with Dephinitions
Presents:
ELEKTRO SATURDAYS /// 9PM - 6AM (OR LATER!!)
CT'S PREMIER ELECTRONIC MUSIC WEEKLY
AND ONLY LEGAL AFTER HOURS LOCATION!
///// Empire (Previously known as Gotham Citi) will be running till
2AM, but the party doesn't stop there. Once 2AM hits, the real party
starts in the downstairs @ Insomnia till 6AM or later /////
-=(OCTOBER 15th /// SPECIAL HOUSE NATION EDITION)=-
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TIMESLOTS:
-=MAIN ROOM=-
HIGHLIFE - 10:00-11:00
KNOWLEDGE - 11:00-12:30
DJ PARALLAX - 12:30-2:00
-=LOUNGE=-
DEPH - 10:00 - 11:00
MIKE D - 11:00 - 12:30
JON BLANCHARD - 12:30 - 2:00
-=BASEMENT=-
JIGGAWOMPS + TOMMY ALDO + RESIDENTS - 2:00 - TILL SUNRISE
*Dj Parallax*
(Tight Crew, SoulChampion, True Crew, djparallax.com) - MA
For over a decade, DJ PARALLAX has pushed the dance music envelope with
his ever evolving style. Performing for some of the most diverse
crowds internationally, his sets have been witnessed from the United
States to Europe & Canada. Scouring the planet for music, DJ
PARALLAX always delivers the heaviest basslines and floor stomping
underground beats.
DJ PARALLAX, also known as Frank Gallagher,
began his career producing. Looping samples on an old 486DX PC in 1993
he was completely unaware of the blossoming underground dance music
scene. Exposed to the dance music scene a few years later, he knew
exactly where he fit. Already a DJ on a local radio station he switched
formats and DJ PARALLAX, as he is known, was born.
Spinning 6
hours at a time On-Air he began mixing and blending different styles of
dance music. “Earth Electronic”, his radio program on WXPL 91.3 FM,
continued for 5 years. Eventually teaming up with other local DJs and
bringing in special guests the show flourished for a time and was the
only underground dance music radio program in the region.
With
the growing success of the radio program, DJ PARALLAX began his journey
through the local rave & club circuit. Promoting himself with
countless hundreds of CDs and promotional materials he gained greater
exposure in the Northeast. Playing from Boston, to Manchester, to New
York, he perfected his skills in dancefloor filling and was soon picked
up by many respected regional & national crews.
More
recently, DJ PARALLAX has crossed over into the global scene. With
frequent appearances all over the Northeast, Miami, DC, Denver, Halifax,
Vancouver, and the UK, DJ PARALLAX plans to dominate the globe with
his signature blend of 4×4, Speed Garage, Bassline & House. Be
sure to check out his acclaimed THUMP mix series featuring only the
hottest Speed Garage and 4×4 tracks.
*Knowledge*
(Columns of Knowledge) - CT
Knowledge is one of the original foundation layers for the underground
dance circuit in the mid-90’s for New England. His evolving sound has
taken audiences of 5 to 5000+ and turned rooms inside out worldwide.
Always taking the time to hand select the most cutting edge production
in the tracks he plays, his signature sound of genre-bending, layered,
journey sets have transformed many minds and moved countless bodies over
his almost 15 year career.
*Mike D*
(Awesome) - Boston, MA
Playing events throughout the North East since the early 2000's, this
funk and swing adept, Mike D, is known for his crowd moving, jack-driven
selections.
Latest mix is available for streaming and downloading -> http://soundcloud.com/punkyfunky/mike-d-dividing-by-zero
*Jon Blanchard*
(Dephinitions) CT
-=(With Weekly Residents)=-
*HighLife*
Dubstep // Electro // Dutch House
(EDM ConneCtion, Place of Bass, The Peoples Brand)
HighLife ( David Joseph Cusano) has been DJing since age 13. Deeply
influenced by Dubstep, Hip Hop and Electro, HighLife's style is an 'In
your face' Grime with a strong backing of Hip hop vocals. influences
include Rusko, Bassnectar, Datsik, Excision, Borgore,Afrojack, Chuckie,
Mord Fustang and other artists alike. for the past 10 years HighLife has
spun local and national parties from CT to Miami. HighLife's music has
progressed over the years into an original style thats perfect to rage
to ;). Not limited to just DJing, HighLife also produces his own music
and raps over Dub, Electro and Hip Hop, Along with having a huge impact
in the scene while owning CT's only professional EDM recording studio
called 'Place of Bass'.
http://www.HighLife-Music.com/
NEW EP: http://soundcloud.com/highlife420/sets/bassfuck/
*Deph*
Techno // Tech-House
(Beatdown, True Crew, LTD Unlimited, Dephinitions)
The mission at hand has been nothing but quality music. After several
trips to NYC record shops such as Satellite, Throb, 8-ball, and many
more is when the addiction began. Soon online record purchases became a
weekly occurrence. Every last dollar was spent on new wax. Deph caught
on quick how to manipulate his plates to create a sound all his own.
Technical and smooth was the name of the game.The Techno Technician, The
Facilitator, However you know him he is the man behind New Haven's
Transmission Series and Many other New England underground Events. He
has been creating a buzz for delivering dance floor destruction with his
technical mixes and smooth bass heavy tech-grooves. Crafting his
technique for well over a decade now, to this day Deph pushes forward
looking for the most cutting edge sounds to craft into a sound scape
that makes for nothing less than a uniquely memorable dance experience.
http://soundcloud.com/dephinitions
*JiggaWompz*
Dubstep // Drum and Bass
(EDM ConneCTion, Place of Bass, The Peoples Brand)
*A$hley*
Dubstep // House
(EDM ConneCTion, True Crew)
The guys that brought you Dubstep Rage Night Wednesdays, Zeds Dead, and
Designer Drugs @ Toads Place /// Glow and Neon @ Elevate
HighLife,
JiggaWompz, Dephinitions, Joey AX, CT ENT. and EDM ConneCTion Bring you
what Downtown New Haven has been looking for, for over a decade! With
one goal in mind, To Revolutionize the nightlife and rave scene in CT!
Elektro Promo Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm-VsO2GAQ0
Toads Place Wednesday Night Dubstep Weekly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJGpsglpMcY&feature=channel_video_title
-=ADMISSION Before 11PM: $8 ( $10 if under 21)
-=ADMISSION After 11PM: $10 ($12 if under 21)
///// PARTY GOES FROM 9:00 PM TILL THE SUN COMES UP! /////
-=Location:
-Empire /// Insomnia
-130 Crown Street (Cross street - Church St)
-Downtown - New Haven - CT
-= Info:
-18 to enter / 21 to drink
-$2 Drinks till 11PM
-Reduced admission before 11PM!!
-AFTER HOURS till 6AM or LATER!!!
-3 HUGE Dance Floors
-State of the art Sound and Lighting
-FREE glowsticks--
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THEN FOR ALL YOU DUBSTEPPERS AND DNB FANS THERE'S :
DUB NATION VOL 5 HARTFORD w DOWNLINK & DIESELBOY
EVENT INFO
More Info
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 16th - one of the biggest shows to ever hit CT for EDM:
DEADMAU5 @ XL CENTER! - huge capacity show, insane production presented by Live Nation. Promotional support by Steez
One of the event invites can be found here:
DEADMAU5 HARTFORD
More Info
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Get READY FOR HALLOWEEN!
AFRAID OF THE DARK! IN NY! by FUNKY ELEMENT featuring DJ Knowledge main stage!

AFRAID OF THE DARK 2011 ...
"An Exotic Halloween Costume Extravagnza"
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Halloween night 2003... 1500 Party goers from all over the Northeast
travelled to what would be one of the most infamous Halloween
extravaganzas seen yet. The last party thrown at the legendary
lunatarium. The original "Afraid of the Dark?" event. A little under a
decade later... WE'RE BACK
This time join us for a night filled
with sensory overloaded production & monstrous bass. World class
talent from around the globe and the quality not quantity associated
with the name Funky Element. We cordially invite you to share this
Halloween with us. A Full on Halloween costume extravaganza... expect
the unexpected... be afraid... be very afraid Once again... It's about
ta get real hectic up in this motha fuck! AFRAID OF THE DARK 2011... Cum
Get Sum !!!
- Main Stage -
MILES DYSON * 1st Time Ever NYC Performance!!! *
(Plasmapool) - Germany
For the first time ever in NYC... Prepare to make history as one of the
worlds most successful selling producer / re-mixers comes to town for
his first ever NYC performance! BRACE YA SELVES & GET READY!!! Miles
Dyson a name synonymous with heavy bass lines and pounding dirty
grooves, is no newcomer to rocking dance floors past the early hours. In
the early Nineties, he started his career in one of the oldest
electronic music clubs in Germany, Abby. He was a child prodigy at just
13 years old. Not even old enough to legally to drink he took on his
first club residency at 15. By 16 he was performing on his own float
playing in front of 400,000 screaming fans at the famous Zurich Street
Parade. In 1999 he won the European DJ-championships and that was just
the beginning…With fame slowly catching up to him, Miles started his
first label “Plasmapool Productions" in 2002. In 2003 he occupied the
number 1 position of the Swiss DJ charts for 30 weeks with multiple
releases. It was therefore fitting that later in the year, Miles was
honored with the award "Producer of the Year 2003" in Switzerland. Fast
forward a decade, now known amongst the elite producers of the world,
Miles has something very special in store for us for his debut gotham
city performance. Production wise he has built himself a small empire
with his own publishing and production company (Plasmapool Media
Entertainment) with over 12 labels under his belt. Myles Dyson and
plasmapool have become one of the most successful institutions in the
music scene. Plasmapool is now one of the worlds leading selling vinyl
and mp3 companies. All this success has him being labeled the CEO of
house music! When not in the studio he is busy headlining massive
festivals across the world touring on a regular basis. Do not miss this
exclusive rare 1st time intimate performance of one of the worlds
leading edm talents. NYC... This Halloween its time to get down and
dirty with the sounds of the man himself, straight from Germany ...
Miles Dyson! If ya dont know... Now ya know!!!
FRANKIE BONES
(Sonic Groove) - LA, NYC
The Man, The Myth, the legend... That is DJ Frankie Bones. He is best
known for bringing the rave culture to the United States after playing
at a hangar party in the UK during 1989. Frankie Bones, the first
American DJ to play these raves, is considered to be 'The Godfather of
American Rave Culture'. He got his first inspiration from his father's
vast record collection after his father was murdered. Later on, after he
had begun producing records, he was offered a gig to play for 5,000
people in England called "Energy" on the strength of his compositions.
As the event started on August 26, 1989, the projected attendance had
gone through the roof and Frankie played to 25,000 people while the sun
came up. At this event, a fight broke out and Frankie got on a speaker,
screaming at the fighters, "If you don't start showing some peace, love,
and unity, I'll break your fucking faces". With the subsequent
discussion of this event on the Usenet newsgroup alt.rave, Respect was
added to the three virtues Frankie was speaking of, creating the
hippie-esque raver credo of PLUR: Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. Being
profoundly moved by the experience, he brought it back to Brooklyn in
the form of his series of Storm Raves. The Storm Raves events began with
only a few hundred people in attendance growing to over 5,000 where the
likes of Josh Wink, Doc Martin, Sven Vath, DJ Keoki and Richie Hawtin
were able to launch their performances into international careers. The
Berlin Love Parade, which is generally considered to be the largest rave
in the world, named its 1991 and 1992 Parades after well-known
compositions by Frankie Bones. NYC ... He's back... In ya face Brooklyn
techno at its finest!
LENNY DEE
(Industrial Strength Records) - NYC
Named No 1 'Hard DJ' by Mixmag in 2004 & 'Best Worldwide Teckno DJ'
by the Scottish Dance Music awards 2 years in a row, Lenny Dee founded
Industrial Strength in 1991 which was the first Hardcore label in the
world. He has also written & produced on labels such as Nu Groove,
4th floor, Warner Bros, Strictly Rythmn, R&S , Atlantic Records,
Stay Up Forever Collective and currently has a track on PS2s Grand Theft
Auto: San Andreas' (as "Fallout'). Lenny's first residency was at the
local roller disco Roll-A-Palace in Brooklyn NY at the age of 17 and has
played all over the world at some of the biggest parties such as
MayDay, Love Parade, Woodstock, Tribal Gathering, Helter Skelter,
Rezerection, Energy, Thunderdome, the Jane's Addiction Reunion tour
& the list goes on. Come and see one of the earliest creators of
Hardcore & Teckno - Mr. Lenny Dee. We welcome back Lenny who never
lets us down in completely and utterly demolishing the dance floor at
all of our events. Don't miss out on hardcore techno ... AT ITS BEST! Be
Afraid... BE VERY AFRAID
VENOM
(Morlock Music) - RI
Few DJs put as much energy, intensity and insanity into their
performance as DJ VENOM. Coming at you with headbangin' sounds and award
winning scratching skills, this veteran fills the dancefloor with
stomping feet and hardcore beats. His numerous CDs and countless tracks
continue to breathe life into the underground scene. At every Funky
Element party Venom has consistently done what he does best... DESTROYS
DANCEFLOORS! Prepare for the mayhem. Prepare for the chaos. Prepare for
DJ VENOM... Once again Be Afraid... Be very Afraid!!!
DJ DANK * Special Birthday Closing Set & CD/Record Release Party *
(Funky Element, www.funkyelement.com) - NYC
The man behind the Funky Element Productions & Recordings NY crew
has been hard at work. A veteran DJ for the past 12 years and veteran
promoter for the past 11 years, DJ Dank has demolished dance floors up
and down the east coast. Don't miss what all the hype is about as the
the return of NYC's Electro Bad Boy is in FULL EFFECT. This Producer,
Re-mixer, DJ, Events Coordinator, Label Owner has booked and played
along side some of the hottest talent on the planet including... Rabbit
In The Moon * Live, Armand Van Helden, Uberzone * Live, Lazy Rich,
Donald Glaude, Charles Feelgood, Scott Henry, Frankie Bones, Goldie,
Grooverider, Aphrodite etc to name just a few. 2010 marked the year he
started his label Funky Element Recordings with the first release titled
"FuNK eL" Remixed by superstar Lazy Rich hit the beatport top 100 off
the bat. The same went for his second release titled "Heat Me Up" on
this newly established label. His third release titled "Step Right Up"
launched Dank into international status and hit #7 in the world on
beatports top 100 electro tracks. His most recent work includes a vast
arsenal of original tracks and a Remix of Benny Benassi's newest single
titled "Close To Me" feat. Gary Go to be released on Ultra Records. With
bookings increasing domestic as well as abroad be on the look out
tonight for a closing set of massive bass and super funk. With his
signature style, of bass in your face "Don't Talk About It... Be About
It" DJ Dank vows to continue on his path of moving dancefloors till the
early morning. Don't miss out on this one... It's about to get real
hectic up in this motha fuck!
NICKY TWIST
(Bass Monster Music, Plasmapool, Peak Hour Music,Groove therapy management) - NJ
Nicky Twist is considered by many as the next big breakout star of our
scene. He has been described as being a trend setter and a pioneer of
Electro House in both New Jersey and New York. In the late 1990's he
began his journey playing up and down the East Coast, including a tour
in 2002 across Canada. Nicky has also played at the infamous Limelight,
The Tunnel, Exit and many other major clubs in N.Y.C. throughout his
career. At this point, Twist has the credentials of being a producer and
is putting out tracks with various major labels, both domestically and
internationally. He has had a release with Wonked Music and and is
signed to both Peakhour Music and Plasmapool Records from Germany. Nicky
Twist also releases tracks on his own record label, Bass Monster Music.
He is currently doing remix work for artists such as Hypster, Dark
Punk, Adrien Aubern and Francois Dennig, among others. On the other end
of the spectrum, Nicky Twist has also recorded with Rob GEE, Sid from
Slipnot and different members of Biohazard. He receives unanimous praise
every time he steps up behind the decks, and being an avid Turntablest,
Nicky Twist has often been described in one line...Your favorite DJ's,
favorite DJ!
KNOWLEDGE
(Columns Of Knowledge, www.columnsofknowledge.com) - CT
Knowledge is one of the original foundation layers for the underground
dance circuit in the mid-90’s for New England. His evolving sound has
taken audiences of 5 to 5000+ and turned rooms inside out worldwide.
Always taking the time to hand select the most cutting edge production
in the tracks he plays, his signature sound of genre-bending, layered,
journey sets have transformed many minds and moved countless bodies over
his almost 15 year career. We are proud to welcome back our beloved
friend and ally since the beginning the one and only DJ Knowledge. Be
prepared for a set of soulful funky grooves and pulsating bass to get
the night started right.
- Dark Stage -
CAPITAL J * Canadas #1 Jump Up Scratch Master Bad Man * 2 Hour Set *
(VIP Dubz Records, DJCapitalJ.ca) - Canada
Better strap on your seat belts boys and girls, we have in store for
you a very special halloween treat from the one and only Bad Man
himself... Straight from Canada ... DJ Capital J. J's performances
combines lightning fast cuts and scratches heavy bass line house, head
bangin Dub Step, and floor smashing jungle, Drum n Bass into one serious
show you do not want to miss. After 20 years in the music scene Capital
J has dominated everything he's put his hands on since an early teen.
Be prepared for an exclusive * two hour set from this canadian jungle
maniac whos performance will leave you jaw dropping and awe inspired. We
are proud to welcome back Canada's #1 Drum n Bass performer the
infamous Capital J. Look out ya'll its about ta get wikked - Canada
style !
DARA
(Breakbeat Science, Planet Of The Drums) - NYC
Dara has become one of the biggest names in U.S. Drum & Bass
history, being part of the legendary Planet of the Drums Tour &
every weekend continues to push the harder side of the genre. His
brilliant recording endeavors along with his incessant touring marked by
consistently awe-inspiring DJ sets have made him one of the most
recognized and well respected DJs in the country. On this Halloween
night Be prepared for this exclusive set from one of the pioneers of the
US Drum N Bass scene. Dara doing what Dara does best... Making history!
DB * Best of D&B set. Liquid to Jump Up & Jungle *
(Breakbeat Science) - NYC
What we're gonna do right here is go back.... way back.... back into
time Arriving in New York from London in '89, it could be argued that
no one has done more for Drum & Bass in America than DB. First with
his hardcore Breakbeat club NASA, (featured in the Larry Clark film
Kids) then by launching Sm:)e Communications and releasing the first
Jungle singles & compilations in the U.S, as well as signing DJ
Dara, thus kick starting his artist career. In 1996 Dara & DB opened
Breakbeat Science, dedicated to Drum & Bass, It quickly become not
only the most respected record store & label, but also the very
epicenter of the jungle community in the U.S. DB recently released an
artist project with partner Stakka under the name Ror-Shak, focusing
& pushing the limits on the more musical side of the genre, which as
a DJ, is what he has become best loved for. We are pleased to welcome
back our beloved DB for a prime time Best of D&B set. Liquid to Jump
Up & Jungle, that will take us back to the years of our youth to
the years when it first began.
EMPRESS
(Empower Recordings, Contagious Musiq) - NYC
With an array of dirty bass and fast malicious grooves be prepared for
one of NYC's legends of Drum n Bass the one and only DJ Empress. Sought
after by promoters, artists, bands and fans worldwide, Empress moves
crowds, graces studios and stereos across the globe every day. This DJ,
artist, producer, songwriter, musician, vocalist, bandleader, and label
owner, she began her DJ career in the American northeast in 1996.
Empress was the first American DJ to perform in London’s elite drum and
bass scene[and the first drum and bass DJ booked in Macedonia and
Tahiti. Empress relentlessly pursued a career as an international DJ
from as young as 14 years old. In 2009, she slowed down her
international bookings to produce, compose, record and engineer an
entire album for her infamous style of dance metal and assemble her live
project featuring her singing, also under the name Empress. In 2011,
after meeting with many major labels and wanting to get her music out as
soon as possible, she empowered herself, forming her label, Empower
Recordings. Come witness one of NYC's finest grace us with her presence
as she will take you on a journey through empowering Drum N Bass!
DJ ODI
(Digital Konfusion, Konkrete Jungle, BFM) - NYC
Odi as he is known to the world, does not look like the type to have a
group of beautiful women fawning over him. And yet, there are several
that I have to get through to talk to him. People murmur “respect” as we
walk outside. Their admiration is not underserved. Odi, is in great
part responsible for the entire style of jungle music in NYC. “I can’t
think of anything that makes me happier,” he says. “Every show makes me
better.” For years Odi has performed at numerous Funky Element events
and we are proud to welcome the king of NYC Jungle back again for
another inspiring performance sure not to be missed. He completely tore
the roof off Sneaky 2nds... I hope Public Assembly has roofers insurance
... Cause he's about to blow that shit up once again. Prepare your
self for NYC's King Of The Jungle ... DJ Odi!!!
PROPER VILLAINS
(Night Shifters, Southern Fried Flamin! Hotz, Play Me) - NYC
Making waves in a genre that is already making waves, in 2011 Proper
Villains is poised to help redefine dubstep. As we see it break away
from its underground roots, becoming more mainstream, Proper Villains is
one of the standout artists of this year, unabashedly mixing pop sounds
and dirty bass into dance floor- friendly mayhem. While critics try to
split this genre of music & sub-categorize it, Proper Villains
borrows from his extensive background in electro, house, drum and bass,
hip-hop, and uk garage to bridge the gaps in between. Jokingly
describing his production style as "bass-ey awesomeness," he skillfully
crafts dance floor bangers like his recent remix of "Bass Down Low" by
the Cataracs ft. Dev (Universal). Whether DJ'ing to a packed house, or
producing a club hit, Proper Villains' talent for throwing in the
unexpected gives his mixes that "Holy @#$%, did he really just do that"
quality that keeps him in high demand. He just knows what makes you
dance. We are proud to present to you one of the most outstanding
dubstep producers out of NYC... The one and only... Propper Villains!
HELLFIRE MACHINA
(Bass Fueled Mischief, Step Up World) - UK
Since the projects birth, late 2008, Hellfire Machina have literally
exploded into the worldwide bass culture scene. From A&R and
production credits on last years Wu Tang Enter The Dubstep album - 30
plus single releases and remixes - Running the biggest dubstep monthly
in New York City - Holding down DJ residencies all over the country - To
recently producing 6 tracks for Brand Nubian's latest project Enter The
Dubstep volume 2. It's now 2011 and already these guys don't seem to be
showing any signs of slowing down. This is the age of the machine with
Hellfire firmly at the controls! Don't miss out on these heavy weight
bass monsters... for this is only the beginning!
50,000 Watts of TURBO SOUND
Sensory Overloaded Production
German 15 Watt Laser Light Show
Visuals by Funk Taxi
Halloween Costume Contest
Exotic Dancers Dressed to impress
Free Giveaways by Funky Element & Methods NYC
Quality Not Quantity
WWW.FUNKYELEMENT.COM
212.502.6662
8:00 PM - LATE
18 to enter 21 to drink
* Purchase Tickets at www.wantickets.com
* Advanced Tickets $25
* $35 At The Door
Location
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
70 North 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Closet Subway: L to Bedford Ave.
Cross Streets: Wythe and Kent
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