WhiteNoize Mardi Gras 2011

Maybe the reason that WhiteNoize is so collaboratively awesome is that its DJs are individually awesome. With years of producing under their well-cinched belts, Chris Harnett and David Carlvalho have formed a veteran's army of two, with Harnett bringing his clever beat-making skills into synergy with Carvalho's considerable musical repertoire. Individually, they have performed all over the West Coast (including at Mezzanine) and have DJed high-profile parties like The Red Bull Grand Prix, the Grand Opening of H & M, and even the Democratic National Convention. Together, they are unstoppable. WhiteNoize's remix of Fatboy Slim's peaked at #26 on Beatport's top 100 house chart and was one of the top ten "must listen" tracks of the week. Yes, they are maestros of house music, and yes, they will have you dancing your ass off. But what distinguishes Whitenoize is their mastery of sound texture. On a good sound system you can hear the multilayering of phasers and filters that interweave above the beat, and the crispness of the samples that punctuate the upbeats. The result is both sexy and subtle. Add to that a premier venue and a Saturday night in the Bay, and you're in for a treat. Partake in masterful mixology in more ways than one. Saturday, March 5, WhiteNoize at Mezzanine.

Lindstrom with Jonas Reinhardt and Corinne @ Mezzanine 2/12

Mezzanine
444 Jessie St.
San Francisco, CA

Doors at 9 pm
Tickets on Sale:
$16 Advanced Tickets

For Bottle Service Call 415.626.8880

Sorry we've been out of touch for a bit. It is with great excitement that I write today's post however, showcasing Norwegian talent Hans-Peter Lindstrom. Coming from one of the most unique musical backgrounds in the industry, Lindstrom is definitely a one of a kind act. Raised on country and western music in the outskirts of the Norwegian oil town Stavanger, he now lives in Oslo where he is making contemporary disco and running his Feedelity label. Never really having an interest in dance music, Lindstrom always favored more contemporary and old fashioned styles of music. After getting fed up with music in general, he went into retirement around '99. Fortunately for the musical world, that "retirement" was short lived, and soon he had bought a sampler and was diving head first into the world of dance music.

With major works done for artists such as Franz Ferdinand and LCD Soundsystems, Lindstrom is a name not to miss. Also performing alongside Lindstrom is rising producer Jonas Reinhardt. Not to forget new Bay area freestyle sensation Corinne wrapping up the lineup making one hell of an eclectic night at Mezzanine. See you there!

The Twelves

Mezzanine
444 Jessie St.
San Francisco, CA

Doors at 9 pm
Tickets on Sale:
$16 Advanced Tickets

For Bottle Service Call 415.626.8880

Brazillian boys João Miguel and Luciano Oliveira are the faces behind the moniker "The Twelves." After founding the group in 2005, the duo went on to get their big break from their remix of M.I.A.'s "Boyz" track. The song received tremendous worldwide blog and radio coverage, launching their name alongside some of the heaviest hitters.

After a stream of consistent top notch remixes and track appearances alongside names like MSTRKRFT and LCD Soundsystems, The Twelves have been a steadily growing presence in the industry. With a tendency to incorporate as many improvised features as they can into their live shows, expect to see quirky mash-ups and remixes all on the fly at Mezzanine this February 5th!

Toxic Avenger @ Mezz

Mezzanine
444 Jessie St.
San Francisco, CA

Doors at 10 pm
Tickets on Sale:
$15 Earlybird, $20 Limited Advance!

For Bottle Service Call 415.626.8880

Hailing all the way from Paris, France is Simon Delacroix a.k.a. The Toxic Avenger. Making his first big name for himself in the electronic industry in 2007 with the release of Superheroes, "Toxie" has come a long way since then, shaping his sound in a way that few can match. Keeping audiences entranced with a thrashing and loud yet melodic rhythm he continues to raise the club standard. Things are only looking up for The Toxic Avenger after remixes by The Bloody Beetroots, Drop the Lime, and South Central; as well as performing with artists such as MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, and even the infamous Public Enemy.

Contrary to the name of one his latest single releases, "Toxic is Dead," Simon is busier than ever touring from Paris to Melbourne. With the recent November debut of his Angst EP, The Toxic Avenger is going to have his hands full all around the world, not just with his keyboard.

FAITH EVANS

Jaffe Events and Superbad Entertainment Presents:

FAITH EVANS LIVE IN CONCERT!

Mezzanine
444 Jessie St.
San Francisco, CA

9PM Doors
Tickets on sale NOW! This event will sell out.
$30 Advanced Tickets | Limited Discount 2 for $40
$50 VIP Tickets (Upper Level VIP Area Access)

For Bottle Service Call 415.625.8880

Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and author. Born in Coral Gables, Florida and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Evans moved to Los Angeles in 1993 for a career in music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure, she became the first female artist to be signed to Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment label in 1994, on which she released three platinum-certified studio albums between the years of 1995 and 2001. In 2003, she left the label to sign with Capitol Records.

Next to her recording career, Evans is widely known as the widow of New York rapper Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, whom she married in 1994 two months after meeting at a photoshoot. The turbulent marriage led to Evans’ involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud, dominating the rap scene at the time, and ended with Wallace’s murder in a yet-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in March 1997. A 1997 tribute single featuring Puff Daddy and 112, entitled “I’ll Be Missing You,” became Evans’ biggest-selling hit to date and won her a Grammy Award in 1998.

Depressed Buttons (The Faint DJs // Mad Decent) & Afghan Raiders!

*Depressed Buttons*

Most commonly known as three-fifths of the influential indie synth outfit, The Faint, Clark Baechle, Todd Fink, and Jacob Thiele have begun their journey into the future of sound with their new project Depressed Buttons. With a filthy lust for synthesizers, the band creates all their own tracks leaving listeners entranced and entangled within a web of angular stabs and thick pads. Don’t let the word “depressed” fool you, a button that's depressed isn't sad, it's turned on, which is exactly what their new EP QWERTY does to listeners



http://www.maddecent.com/blog/depressed-buttons-qwerty-ep-out-now



http://soundcloud.com/maddecent/depressed-buttons-mixmeat-mixtape



http://soundcloud.com/maddecent/depressed-buttons-ow





*Afghan Raiders*

The Las Vegas duo known as Afghan Raiders is composed of Mikey Francis and Vincent "Beans" Campillo. Their dark riffs, huge beats, and energetic live performances create a blend of music that bridges the gap between electronic music, house music, grunge and pop music. The Afghan Raiders broke onto the Las Vegas scene in 2008 with their debut EP Future Thinkers / Solid Gold. They release their music on their own label, Badical Beats. The Afghan Raiders' quick rise in popularity has allowed them to play significant shows such as the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC, SXSW in Austin, and the west coast club circuit. Notable events include Dim Mak's Cinespace Tuesdays, Blow Up LA, and Dance Right in Los Angeles, Blow Up SF in San Francisco, and the Filter/Ben Sherman Rock Royalty party and the Filter/SEMA party in Las Vegas. The band has performed with artists such as YACHT, Wallpaper, Classixx, No Age, Handsome Furs, and Metronomy, and have created remixes for bands including Depeche Mode, Neon Indian, The Faint, Phoenix (band), and Black Lips. Their remix of the Black Lips and GZA collaboration track, "The Drop I Hold", won Filter Magazine's Remix Contest in August 2009.



http://www.afghanraiders.com/afghan-raiders/2010/07/m-i-a-steppin-up-afghan-raiders-remix/



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Lights Down Low DJs:



Corey Sleazemore and Eli Glad



9 pm – 2 am, $10 pre sale, $15 @ the door
$5 Svedka drinks 9pm-11pm!

Get your tickets here: http://depressedbuttons.eventbrite.com/

BOOTIE NYE 2011 IS SOLD OUT!

BOOTIE NYE 2011 IS SOLD OUT! THANKS EVERYONE! WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE THE BEST NYE IN SF WITH YOU! GET REEAAADDYY TO PAR-TAY!

A Skillz @ Mezzanine!

SUNSET PROMOTIONS, THE SPACECOWBOYS & ANTENNAE PRESENT TO YOU:



A-SKILLZ
Making his first SF appearance since 2008!

With:

SLYDE

8Ball

TAMO

MANCUB

KAPT'N KIRK

MOTION POTION

9PM Doors
$15 Advanced Tickets

Adam ‘A.Skillz’ is one of the country’s most funky beatmeisters. His fierce production skills and turntable dexterity has seen him explode onto the scene, collaborating with hip-hop legends and making music for worldwide brands.

February 2004 saw A.Skillz and Krafty Kuts team up on the TrickaTechnology Tour with live MC’s from the album playing shows all over the UK. The duo then went on to DJ together leaving audiences and dance floors astounded with their skills on four decks and four CDJ’s, playing at Glastonbury Festival, Pacha (Ibiza) and a live session for Steve Lamaq on BBC Radio 1.

For Bottle Service Call 415.625.8880

Bootie Bootie!

BOOTIE PRESENTS:

MASH UP YOUR NEW YEAR WITH:

BOOTIE NYE 2011

SMASH-UP DERBY

ADRIAN & MYSTERIOUS D

BRASS TAX DJS

GRANDPAMINI

JOHN!JOHN!

9PM Doors - Late
$20 Earlybird Advanced
$30 General Advanced
$40 at the Door While Supplies Last

Mash up your New Year! For one night only, Bootie moves to Mezzanine to celebrate New Years Eve, mashup-style!

At 11 PM, Smash-Up Derby, Bootie's award-winning house band, takes the stage to say goodbye to 2010 with a special "Greatest Hits" set. Resident DJs Adrian & Mysterious D play out 2010, mashing up the biggest hits from the past year. The band returns at midnight to help ring in 2011 with a pirate balloon drop, champagne toast, video countdown -- and a mashed-up version of "Auld Lang Syne" live!

In the upstairs room, Brass Tax takes over, as DJs Ding Dong, JoeJoe, and Mace spin a dirty combination of breaks, electro, d'n'b, and hip-hop to keep you dancing with balls-to-the-wall bass and beats. Surprise performances will grace the Mezzanine stage throughout the night, including -- direct from Paris -- infamous French rapper Grandpamini, random bizarreness from John!John!, and of course, it wouldn't be 2011 without an appearance from Baby Gaga!

There will be FREE "Best of Bootie 2010" CDs for the first 500 people through the door, and Calibree Photography will on hand with a Photo Booth to capture all your New Years Eve fabulousness!

Get your tickets here!

For Bottle Service Call 415.625.8880

Nostalgia Overload -- in a good way!

What happens when you put nostalgia and a (huge) squirt of lime in a cocktail shaker? This past weekend at Mezzanine! Seriously! It was a weekend of past memories and good times as the weekend came to an end in the wee hours of Sunday morning. It all started off on Thursday evening... Temper Trap, Sleigh Bells, and The Limousines graced our stage for the pre-party to Not So Silent Night's main event in San Jose. Here's a review of the night if you missed out! Friday night soon followed with a performance of "Unknown Pleasures" from Joy Division/New Order's, Peter Hook. The anticipation was so heavy leading up to the sold out event, we could barely contain ourselves! Check out a review of the night from Spinning Platters! Saturday night was the 7th Stevie Wonder tribute event, "Wonderfull" featuring DJ Spinna putting a twist on Stevie Wonder classics. SF Weekly has featured photos and some kind words from the evening on their website here.

Such a great weekend! So happy it's Thursday again! We have Parranda Navidena, Devin The Dude, and Swayzak hittin' up Mezzanine this weekend. Fabulous! We hope to see ya there!