+ New this week on 5chicago.com and housemusicdaily.com:
⇢ Music Reviews: Jay West and Ingrid Hakanson: "Funny Things"
⇢ Music Reviews: Easy Street: "Dancin'"
⇢ February 2010 Issue Released
⇢ Susan Boyle Hates Vinyl: The Dangers of Self-Delusion
⇢ New 5 Magazine Radio Show
⇢ Dennis Ferrer: Embracing the Future
⇢ Feature: DJ Spinna: The Boogie Back
⇢ Music Reviews: DJ Spinna: The Boogie Back
JUST ADDED: Valentine's Day Massacre February 13 @ Cuatro
Coming February 13 is the Valentine's Day Massacre @ Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am, $5) with music by DJ FLX, atmosphere by Luiz Lazu and hosted by Czarina from 5 Magazine. Dress to kill! For more info visit cuatro-chicago.com.
COMING FEBRUARY 13: Frankie Knuckles + Michael Serafini @ SmartBar
Coming Saturday, February 13, SmartBar (3730 N. Clark) presents a Valentine's Day Soiree with very special guests Frankie Knuckles and Michael Serafini. Ticket information is at etix.com; more information at smartbarchicago.com.
WEDNESDAY: Warehouse Wednesdays @ Dragonfly
Every Wednesday night is Warehouse Wednesdays @ Dragonfly (832 W. Randolph, 10pm-2am, free before 11pm) with resident DJ Gene Hunt and special guests weekly.
Shure SRH440 Headphones on sale from madmanaudio.com.
THURSDAY: Urban's House at Betty's
On Thursday, February 4, Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star Lounge (1600 W. Grand, 12am-4pm, free) features special guests Rick Garcia and Vinnie Accardo alongside resident DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani from 5 Magazine. And coming next Thursday, February 11th, don't miss this year's Tribute to Armando Gallop featuring Paul Johnson, Eric Martin and Rees Urban.
SATURDAY: Spatula City + Flapjack Records Get Down @ SmartBar
Coming Saturday, February 6, 2010, Spatula City and Flapjack Records present Get Down @ SmartBar (3730 N. Clark, 10pm-5am, $10 before midnight, $12 after) featuring d-T3ch (Melbourne), Frankie J (Chicago), Organized Crime (Milwaukee) and Scrubfish n Laurence (Madison/Minneapolis). More info: spatulacityrecords.com.
SATURDAY: Ron Carroll + Julie McKnight @ Reddog Saturdays
This Saturday, February 6, Reddog returns to 1958 W. North Avenue featuring Chicago's own Ron Carroll with Julie McKnight alongside Gene Farris. RSVP: rsvp@boomboomroomchicago.com.
SATURDAY: DJ FLX @ Cuatro Saturdays
Every Saturday night, DJ FLX holds down his long-running residency at Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am) with special guests weekly. For more info visit cuatro-chicago.com.
Coming February 14: CeCe Peniston + Ricky Bradshaw @ Crimson Lounge
Coming Valentine's Day (February 14) is Samesax Valentine @ Crimson Lounge (333 N. Dearborn in the Hotel Sax, doors open at 6pm, $10 after 9pm/$35 for an all inclusive drink package from 6 to 9pm) featuring a live performance by special guest CeCe Peniston and music director Ricky Bradshaw.
Coming February 14: The Sermon @ Betty's Blue Star
Coming Valentine's Day (February 14) and the 2nd Sunday of every month is The Sermon @ Betty's Blue Star (1600 W. Grand, 11pm-4am) featuring DJs Craig Loftis (Grand High Priest) and Dr. U-Love, with free CD giveaways to the first 50 people.
For new and used vinyl, check out our friends at Kstarke Records (1109 N. Western, Chicago).
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