Wired Fridays

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Wired Fridays is a Mid-day dance party series featuring DJs and electronic music.

Upcoming Schedule

DJ Spinn (Juke)

Oct. 18, 2013

Since the 90’s Chicago’s house music scene has evolved into what is now known as juke music, and at the front of the line is DJ Spinn. As one of the most notable juke/footwork artists, DJ Spinn started his musical path at the tender age of 14 and has succeeded in changing Chicago music culture. His hit, "Bounce & Break Yo Back" released in 2007, remains the number one selling single on the Bang Tha Box Recordingz label. Recent endeavors have seen Spinn and colleague DJ Rashad found a production crew called Teklife which is dedicated to mentoring young and up-and-coming DJs in Chicago and worldwide.  Still spreading his impact across the city, DJ Spinn will showcase his talents on October 18.

Website:

www.facebook.com/djspinn163

Lady D (House)

Nov. 1, 2013

Longtime DJ-turned-producer on the Chi-Town scene, Lady D aka Darlene Jackson, works crowds into sweat-drenched splendor with her Funk-fortified sound.  The media darling and pillar of Chicago’s music community is an extensively traveled club DJ throughout North America (Canada, US & Mexico), with trips to Russia, Asia, and parts of Europe.  Only slightly Deep, Lady D offers up a Disco-centered House style that reflects Chicago's untainted reputation. Her work fits in appropriately beside Glenn Underground, Ralphi Rosario and Derrick Carter. Big, blocky beats tumble systematically over throbbing bass lines, euphoric female vocal loops and bliss-generating sound effects.  She has been featured in national magazines, television, radio and many public speaking engagements. Notable appearances include: Lollapalooza, Summerfest, Be Bad, Do Good and many corporate, art, fashion and celebrity events. Currently Lady D is a resident DJ for Chicago’s Untitled and the DJ Program Coordinator for the Girls Rock! Chicago organization.

Website:

www.djladydmusic.com

Traxman (Juke)

Nov. 15, 2013

Cornelius Ferguson aka Traxman is from the West Side of Chicago and is one of the longest serving producers in juke/footwork, with releases stretching back to the glory days of ghetto-house on Dance Mania records in the 90’s. His discography includes releases on Dancemania and Litcity Trax, as hits like Get Down Lil Momma, Funky Block, We Are The Best, and his already legendary Pacman Juke track.  Traxman is one of the co-founders of Chicago's two-decades-old Geto DJz clique and is a member of DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn's Ghetto Teknitianz crew. His unique brand of footwork is very strongly rooted in Chicago's history of soul, funk, house and ghetto trax. It will be on full display Friday, November 15.

Gramaphone Records day featuring the Bell Boys (House)

Dec. 6, 2013

At the forefront of providing DJs and music lovers with dance music since 1969 is Gramaphone Records, the famous north side record store where vinyl still rules.  On Friday, December 6, the Bell Boys (aka Garrett David and Adam Rowe) bring their endearing house sound with a bit of quirk and machine-made flavor to the Cultural Center. The two first met 4 years ago while working together in the offices of Dust Traxx Records. Since then they have graduated to roommates and co-workers at Chicago's Gramaphone Records. The dup keep the music production process very simple, doing a lot with just a few dusty pieces of gear. Garrett also holds a weekly residency at SmartBar's Queen! with Derrick Carter and Gramaphone owner Michael Serafini. Adam is co-owner of the Chicago-based Stripped & Chewed Records.

DJ Rashad (Juke)

Dec. 20, 2013

Chicago kingpin DJ Rashad has been a quintessential figurehead in the evolution from Chicago ghetto-house to footwork and its predecessor juke. A veteran footwork dancer from the South Side, Rashad teamed up with DJ Spinn and as early as 1998 the duo began releasing tracks.  Recently signed to Hyperdub records his new EP began garnering media attention in July 2013. Rashad plays Wired Fridays December 20.

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Dates:
Every First and Third Friday

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Hours:
12 Noon - 1 pm

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Location:
Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Square, 1st Floor North
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

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Admission:
FREE

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Accessibility:
The following services are available for persons with disabilities:

• Accessible entrance, 77 E. Randolph St.
• Accessible restroom facilities
• Wheelchair loans, see information desk for availability
• ASL interpreters are provided with 72 hours notice
• Assisted Listening Devices available for public event

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Public Transportation:
El: Pink, Orange, Green, Brown, Purple to Randolph; Blue to Washington; Red to Lake.
Bus: 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 26, 143, 144, 146, 147, 151, 157.

Metra and South Shore to Millennium Station. 

For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

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