Posts Tagged ‘ Derrick Carter ’

Queen! @ smartbar, Saturday December 23rd, 2017

This unusual Saturday night edition of smartbar’s Queen residency features Gramaphone selectors Michael Serafini & Garrett David alongside heavyweight DJs Patrice Scott and Derrick Carter. They’ll likely be playing all manner of deep disco, house, and Detroit techno sounds. This is is a 21+ show, cover is 20$. smartbar is located at 3730 N Clark [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

For Frankie @ Metro & Smartbar, Sunday January 17th, 2016

A whole-building event, combining forces between the two venues will feature sets from house legends and contemporary DJs: David Morales, Louie Vega, Terry Hunter, Derrick Carter, Rochelle Fleming, ADEVA, Michael Serafini, and Garrett David. Proceeds from ticket & drink sales will be donated to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, VIP tables for couples are available. This will be [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Chicago House Music Pioneers

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Gramaphone Reunion @ Smartbar Wednesday, July 9th 2014

Celebrate hump day with a coming-together of the Gramapham–that is, the Gramaphone family–at Smartbar tonight at 10 PM. How often does Queen! happen on a Wednesday? There’s no cover, free pizza while it lasts, and $2 beer and shot specials to rev up the good times. Justin Long and Derrick Carter each used to work [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Derrick Carter’s Deep House Blend

Plenty of coffee is just as good as Intelligentsia, without the pretension or the stark decor. Gramaphone has teamed up with the guys at Dark Matter Coffee to offer you Derrick Carter’s Deep House Blend, an aromatic bean with notes of huckleberry, toffee, and oak. A limited edition mixtape will be available via Mixcloud with [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

DJ Bang – BluCu Is For The Children 12″ – BLUCU

Well, well , well…. House edits from Chicago and the man who’s twitter handle is BluCu? Mission accepted. So, there really isn’t much that needs to be said here. Anyone whose heard Mr. Carter‘s sets of late know he’s been doing a lot of editing and layering of vocals and acappellas over beats and loops. [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Twirl! @ Berlin Thursday September 12th 2013

Current plans for thirsty Thursday got you down? Head over to Berlin Nightclub for the release party of Twirl Volume 1 (EP) from Classic Music Company. This Thursday, 10pm  at Berlin, Shaun J. Wright of Hercules and Love Affair and Alinka, the mega duo responsible for the EP. They will be spinning alongside special guest veteran [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Awash At Wavefront

After three days of wandering around Montrose Beach for the 2nd annual Wavefront Music Festival, I can safely say that I’ve seen the quirkiest characters Chicago has to offer. Bandits in army pants with bandanas covering the bottom half of their faces, construction workers donning neon shirts, and wombat women wearing fuzzy boots in 90 [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Push Beats @ Rodan Monday July 8th 2013

“One thing good music and good coffee have in common is that they both promote thought.” – John Grbac If you wanted to go to the Wavefront Music Festival but couldn’t make it, or if you did go and you haven’t lost your sense of hearing, you should check out Push Beats at Rodan this [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Osunlade, Luke Solomon, Julius the Mad Thinker @ Smartbar Friday May 17th 2013

As if the past few weekends of spring mayhem weren’t enough, the much anticipated performances of Julius the Mad Thinker, Luke Solomon, and Osunlade will be at Smartbar. I highly suggest you get there before midnight with your student ID for a discount and a headstart on what sounds like it’ll be a crazy dance [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar Sunday May 12th 2013

If you’re sick and tired of the same old Mother’s Day routine, let Michael Serafini, Garrett David, and Derrick Carter mix it up for you at Queen! this Sunday night. Starting at 10 PM, $7 dollars gets you in for a night of stress-busting dancing. If you like dreamland disco, you’ll love tonight’s show, open [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar Sunday May 5th 2013

Roll in the riches of royalty this Sunday night for only $7 dollars. Queen! is happening at 10 PM for all 21+, and Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garrett David want you there with them. Since Garrett David released his new record on April 18th, there will likely be some new grooves to keep everyone [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar April 7th 2013

Derrick Carter continues to grace us with his magnetic presence on Sunday night’s Queen! show with Garrett David and Michael Serafini. Take this as an opportunity to listen to some live music in Chicago with rare vinyls and good people. You can’t go wrong when you upgrade from the record shop to the place where [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Lingering Freedom

Internationals, locals, students, and tourists all ended up in the same spot for an funky throw down at Smartbar last night, where internationally acclaimed DJ Derrick Carter reigned supreme at the podium. “I’ve been looking in the dictionary for a word to describe you…” Watching Derrick Carter do his thing at the mixing deck with [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar Sunday March 17th 2013

This Sunday, Queen! is keeping it classic with residents Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garrett David at the decks. Prepare yourself for a night of other-worldly music and eclectic company, all over the age of 21. Cover is $5 all night and the doors open at 10 PM. You can find Smartbar at 3730 N. [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Derrick Carter @ Smartbar Saturday March 9th 2013

If you’re waiting for the next big thing to get lost in, it’s here. Tonight at 10 PM, Smartbar is showcasing one of its talented residents who also happens to be a global house music legend. Derrick Carter will be spinning classic dubs and newer beats in one of Chicago’s finest establishments for house heads [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar, Sunday December 23rd 2012

Come celebrate Chrismas Eve’s Eve with some of Chicago’s finest house jockeys: Michael Serafini, Garrett David, and Derrick Carter. Derrick has a new album out on Defected this fall, a work including his original tunes with some of his much sought-after edits, so he might include some material from there, or some new studio gems [&hellip[ READ MORE ]

Queen! @ Smartbar, Sunday December 9th 2012

The weekly Queen! residency at Smartbar returns this week with Chicago house kingpin Derrick Carter joining Gramaphone affiliates Michael Serafini and Scotty Brandon. The night has a respected pedigree for adventurous disco and house, and a tendency to get wild and run late. 21+ event, 5$ cover, doors at 10pm. Smartbar is located at 3730 N [&hellip[ READ MORE ]