Ali Shirazinia, commonly known by his stage name Dubfire, is an Iranian American house and techno DJ and producer. Prior to his solo career, Dubfire was one-half of the four-time nominated and Grammy Award-winning duo Deep Dish. Dubfire’s style is noticeably different than that of Deep Dish, consisting of techno instead of progressive house.

Shirazinia was born in Iran and moved with his family to the Washington, DC area at a young age.

During his youth he listened to mostly classic Hip-Hop, jazz/rare groove, dub reggae, new wave and industrial and was also influenced by the local punk scene and the music of Washington DC-based bands including Fugazi and Minor Threat. Shirazinia frequented a local record store called Yesterday And Today Records, where he became acquainted with the sounds of artists like Kraftwerk, Ministry, Jesus & Mary Chain, Depeche Mode, Nitzer Ebb, Adrian Sherwood of On-U Sound and Einstürzende Neubauten.

In 1991, Shirazinia and fellow DC resident Sharam Tayebi formed Deep Dish, a DJ and production duo that became notable for their productions and DJ sets. Deep Dish released acclaimed dance classics beginning with the 1995 remix of De’Lacy ‘Hideaway,’ and went on to work with an eclectic array of names in pop, rock and electronica. Shirazinia and Tayebi established Deep Dish Records, and they went on to win a Grammy in 2002 for their remix of Dido’s “Thank You” along with many other high-profile awards. Following their successes as Deep Dish, both Shirazinia and Tayebi began to produce and DJ individually.

Shirazinia used his long-time stage name “Dubfire” for his solo productions. Shirazinia’s solo sound differs noticeably from that of Deep Dish, consisting of minimal, techno, and house instead of the predominantly progressive house sound of Deep Dish. His production I Feel Speed, which is a cover of an obscure Love & Rockets song, features his own vocals. The track symbolically and sonically marked a crossroads in Shirazinia’s music career, fusing Deep Dish’s vocal-driven progressive house with darker, edgier sounds. Shirazinia also sings in In Love With a Friend on Deep Dish’s debut album. I Feel Speed has appeared in the advertisement of the Volkswagen Eos.

In 2007, Shirazinia announced the launch of his new record label, Science + Technology Digital Audio, also known simply as SCI + TEC.[1] He set the label up as an outlet to release his new music and began quietly unleashing a string of remarkable tracks. 2007′s electro-tech track ‘Roadkill’ edged Dubfire ever closer to a techno sensibility, while the stripped-back ‘RibCage’ became the first ever release on Loco Dice’s heralded Desolat label, becoming an instant classic.

Dubfire followed up with an onslaught of dancefloor-igniting releases, landing on some of electronic music’s leading labels. Richie Hawtin, who signed Dubfire’s ‘Emissions’ to his highly respected Minus label, also released Dubfire’s rework of ‘Spastik’ (the classic track that Hawtin produced in 1993 under his Plastikman alias) as an official re-work. Soon thereafter, Sven Vath’s Cocoon Records took notice and released some of Dubfire’s music, cementing his extraordinary reinvention.

With each release, Dubfire’s profile soared higher. Two top 10 tracks in Resident Advisor’s 100 Most Charted Records of 2007, IDJ Magazine’s Player of the Year in 2008, nominations for Beatport’s Best Minimal Artist and Best Techno Artist in 2008 and 2009, covers on countless music magazines, mixes for Mixmag, BBC Radio 1′s Essential Mix, and DJ Magazine – the accolades and achievements came thick and fast.

In 2009, Dubfire produced a remix on Danton Eeprom and Radio Slave’s ‘Grindhouse’ which encapsulated everything that Dubfire stands for today: dark rhythms, superior audio, and technological brilliance. It crossed nearly every genre and was the apex of a unique sound that DJ Magazine called “jet-black, polished chrome techno.” Groove and Raveline Magazine named it the Best Remix of the Year.

Dubfire’s recent work has seen him co-produce tracks with celebrated British electronic music act Underworld, release a two-disc compilation with Loco Dice for Cocoon, additional remixes of Plastikman material, and a collaborative project with respected producer Oliver Huntemann. Throughout his remarkable journey, Dubfire’s SCI+TEC label has continued to grow and is now home to a roster of globally based artists.

MARCO CAROLA: A TEKA SPECIAL EVENT
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** FIRST APPEARANCE IN DC **

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We are very pleased to announce the debut of TEKA SPECIAL EVENTS, a new series of events that will bring you big name DJs in an intimate setting. We kick off this concept party with Marco Carola, a name synonymous with festivals and big rooms in the best venues across the planet. Now experience him up close and personal as Marco plays in DC for the very first time!

TEKA at LIMA: Our House Is Your House

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::: BIOSPHERE | MARCO CAROLA :::

Marco Carola is the recognized global ambassador of Italian techno. It’s a position he treats with the utmost care and respect—and one that stands him among the hallowed company of contemporary techno’s leading practitioners. Hailing from Napoli in the south of the country, Marco was among a small group of DJs and promoters who quite literally built the city’s scene from scratch back in the early-’90s. In 1995′s First Planet EP he became the first Neopolitan artist to commit techno to vinyl, paving the way for an entire generation of producers. These days Marco is a mainstay of Richie Hawtin’s Minus and Plus 8 labels, who, much like Marco himself, are one of the driving forces behind techno’s permeation of the worldwide dance scene.

Napoli, 1993, and the enduring flame of the Italo house sound had begun to smolder. The young DJ Marco Carola had at this point been spinning house music for a number of years— but as commercial club music began to assert a stranglehold over Italy, and the hopelessly insular media of the country’s north continues to shun the south, a change is afoot. Fuelled by a groundswell of local DJs, clubbers and promoters; visits from DJs like Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills; and Napoli’s long held propensity for underground music, the city’s techno scene enters into its embryonic stage. Marco along with friends Davide Squillace, Gaetano Parisio, Danilo Vigorito, Rino Cerrone and Random Noize are at the vanguard of this early movement, and with no one outside of the city to take cues from, the Neopolitan scene becomes a force unto itself.

If they’re doing their job properly every DJ will have a calling card, and as Marco puts it, he was “born” with a three-deck style of mixing. This fast and furious approach also lent itself to use of a sampler, which would later provide the grounding for Marco’s work as a producer. By 1995 he had amassed a considerable body of music, but with no indigenous labels to put-out his creations, Marco was forced to take matters into his own hands. Design Music was set up with a humble aim: for people to experience the music of Marco Carola. But as sales on its initial release, First Planet, entered into the tens of thousands and Sven Vath became an ardent early supporter, it was clear Design, and by extension Carola, were set for far bigger things.

Aiding this ascent was Marco’s concise approach to the release of music. The remainder of the ’90s saw him establish the Zenit, Question and One Thousand labels—all with a clear musical aim, and, in the case of the latter, a defined number of releases. In 1998 he relocated to Frankfurt in order to further his advancement in the burgeoning techno scene. This new home base unlocked myriad opportunities for him to export his now famous three-deck style to clubs across the globe, although by 2001 he was already seeking a fresh challenge and thusly moved on to the electronic music stronghold of London. In retrospect the year proved to be pivotal. Marco released his second album, Open System (following on from 1998′s The 1000 Collection), to widespread critical acclaim. Key German publication Groove deemed its multifarious, texturally rich approach to broken beats, techno and electronica worthy of their album of the year accolade.

Renewal: for a 20-year veteran such as Marco, shedding your creative skin and following your instincts are fundamental means of remaining relevant. By 2004 he had reached a plateau of sorts, and was torn. The harder techno sound he’d been pushing for so many years had elevated him to the scene’s top tier, but inside he harboured a burning desire for musical upheaval; a lust for refinement, to slow things down and get back to the groove. Now residing back in Napoli, Marco began a process of reinvention, starting with a focus on bookings at smaller clubs with more underground sensibilities that better suited his new, more considered style and offered the opportunity to hone it over the course of longer, extended sessions. Domestic Minimal Noise was set-up as a bridge between the Marco Carola of old and new, evidenced by the label’s pacey yet undoubtedly funk-fuelled output.

The encapsulation of this transformation came a couple of years later, however, as Marco reneged on his stance of not recording mix CDs (he always felt his three-deck, club-ready style was inappropriate for the form) and agreed to contribute to London club fabric’s seminal mix series. Fabric 31 was a lesson in sleek, future-facing minimalism. The disc introduced Marco to an entirely new audience and clearly illustrated an artist revelling in a fresh creative perspective.

2007′s Apena would also prove to be hugely significant. The release heralded his first collaboration with Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8/Minus stable. This family environment has since established a platform from which Marco has been encouraged to express himself with unbridled creative freedom. The most widely recognized example of this was 2008′s undeniable earworm “Bloody Cash” which garnered Plus 8 with one of that year’s biggest techno tracks. Both Minus and Plus 8 have continued to host his 12-inch productions at regular intervals (Plus One, Plus Two and Walking Dog to name a few), and in 2M Marco has been granted his own sub-label (strictly limited to 2000 copies per release) to curate as he sees fit.
Ibiza has become more and more of a key destination for Marco through the years, and in 2010 this was solidified by his residency at Cocoon’s Monday night Amnesia sessions. Party ringleader Sven Vath showed further faith in Marco by asking him to mix Cocoon’s Party Animals CD alongside Nick Curly, building on the foundations laid down by Marco’s double-disc Time Warp 2009 mix, which married the deeper house end of his range with his now trademark groove-ridden techno.

When it came to following up Open System Marco knew it must be with something exceptional. “I’ve been working like crazy on Play It Loud,” he says on the travail behind his latest full-length. “I’ve never been working like this, not even when I was a kid and I wanted to be known!” The resulting album is the perfect amalgamation of Marco’s DJ and production sensibilities. Play It Loud’s 18 tracks are presented in mix form and explore what proved for Marco to be a highly fertile middle-ground between home listening and the dancefloor—a reduced tempo and complete creative license from Minus allowed Marco to burrow deeper into his sound than ever before. “I always try to do something new,” he says. “When I produce, or when I DJ, I don’t really think about where I want to go musically, I just start to feel.”

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::: BIOSPHERE | SAEED YOUNAN :::

A world class globe-trotting DJ, a recording artist, a sought-after remix producer, and head of his own record label, Saeed Younan has excelled as a true artist in the global dance scene. Without showing complacency, Saeed Younan does not cease to amaze, always looking to astound.

As a DJ, Saeed’s performances are renowned for his technical abilities and precision. He effortlessly weaves and morphs tracks together into a seamless blend of house, techhouse, and percussive grooves, enhancing his music into a warm and sexy vibe. All the while building momentum by allowing the music to ebb and swell.

In testimony to his worldwide appeal, Younan was nominated one of America’s Top 100 DJ’s, entering America’s Best top 50 DJ’s three years in a row. (DJ Times Magazine 2008, 2009, 2010). Younan was also nominated for Best Breakthrough DJ at the 2003 Dance Star Awards. And Beatport nominate him for best tech-house track (2010 Beatport Award). These milestone events gave him the global recognition and provided the opportunity to push his sound further, and while doing so, he’s captivating audiences worldwide. Saeed Younan has headlined at prominent clubs across the globe in exotic locations such as Ibiza, Portugal, Israel, Tokyo, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, Egypt, Russia, Morocco, with the list going on and on.

As a producer, Younan is currently entering the busiest period of his career. Not only is he playing at different destinations on a weekly basis, but he also stepped up his production and remix work. He’s had numerous top ten singles on Beatport and other reputable digital download services; released five mixed albums; and worked with some of the biggest dance labels in the electronic scene including Viva Music, Toolroom, Stealth, Starlight Recordings, to name a few.

Born in Iraq but living in Washington DC since the early 80′s, Younan grew up listening to a variety of ethnic music. As a result, his musical sound resonates with percolating beats and sonic grooves. His production have been dubbed “timeless” by top DJs and even referred to as a “change of heart for dance music.” His vision is clear, yet simply stated: “I just want people to enjoy my music as much as I enjoy playing it for them.”

Saeed Younan is certainly a busy man with many jobs, but armed with his fierce work ethic and an unlimited passion for music, he welcomes each new challenge. “It’s a lot of juggling,” he admits, “but I’m used to it, I’ve done it all my life. I’m excited about the future, about my label and my production work. I wake up every morning and ask, what is going to keep me going? What can I do that nobody else has done yet? What’s next?”

“Everything He Plays Turns Into Sonic Gold.” – DJ Mag

“Saeed Is One Of The Few Dj’s That Really Know How To Serve It Up Well.” – DJ Times

“Been A Massive Fan Of Saeed For Years, He Is Undoubtedly King Of The Grooves!” – Mark KnightSee More

1.- Crazy P..—- make me wanna

2.- spencer parker…–Untitled Head

3.- Gerd….-Palm leaves( deetron remix)

4.- Inxec,,…— Angel (Dyed soundorom remix)

5.- steffan goldman.—- Cirque mechanique

sweet pussy pauline.— JAM

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7.- Argy – Unreliable Virgin (Tim Green Remix)

8.- Void 23 (Carl craig remix)

9.- Rabbits on a hurry (sascha dives remix

Ditch the sweaters and snowboots for Eden’s heated rooftop where Deejay’s DEEMO, RAINIER, RAVI, & VICIOUS’s hot beats will whisk you away from the cold of DC and into the tropical oasis that is EDEN.

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NYE 2012 heralds the 50th Anniversary of the most famous spy in the world – movie character, James Bond! And, at Washington DC’s ONLY New Year’s Eve Gala with a James Bond Theme, we’re going to celebrate into the Living Daylights of 2012! Our 10th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala is Licensed To Thrill 007 Fans Of All Ages!

It’s the BIGGEST! It’s the BEST! It’s EPIC BOND GALORE! Martinis! Mock Casino! Hot Gold girls! Gold guns souvenirs! Photo souvenirs! Champagne! Party Favors! Cool Ice Sculptures! LIVE band! MULTIPLE Rocking DJ’s! Elegant themed 007 decorations! Well Staffed Premium Open Bars! Delicious Buffets & Desserts!

For YOUR Eyes ONLY! Beautiful Bond Girls and Secret Agents, the Washington Plaza Hotel will be transformed into international locales with fun theme props and decor portraying the look and feel of the James Bond movies. 007 fans will rendezvous in their favorite locale for an All Time High night of partying at this New Years Eve’s 2012 Licensed to Thrill Thunderball,

Nobody Does It Better on New Year’s Eve in Washington DC

Washington DC’s SEXIEST ALL INCLUSIVE UPSCALE New Year’s Eve 2011/2012 Gala features:
** Sexy Golden Bond Girls
** Mock Casino Gambling for Prizes
** Seven Piece Orchestra and Best Top DJs in DC
** Martinis “shaken not stirred” from 007 inspired Ice Luges
** Midnight Champagne Toast
** Martinis, Champagne and Premium Open Bars All Night
** Delicious International Buffet Stations
** International Dessert Stations
** Roving photographers to Take Photos with Guests
** New Year’s Party Favors – Hats, Tiaras, Noisemakers
** SINGLES 007 Alter Ego Mixer Icebreakers

International Selection of Hits:
** Night & Day Seven Piece Live Band performing 007 hits, Ballroom, Big Band,Swing, Jazz & Oldies
** DJ Art spinning Pop, Rock ‘n Roll, 70′s, 80′s, 90′s
** DJ Moh Ducis spinning Bollywood/Middle Eastern, Top 40
** DJ Rainier mixing contemporary Latin and Caribbean hits, Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggae, Calypso, Reggaeton
** All DJ’s mix Hip Hop, R&B Mash Ups, and the Latest Hits to keep you dancing all night long

Hotel Rooms Available At The BEST PRICES in DC for NYE:
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SINGLES “007 Alter-Ego” MIXER from 9:30PM-10:30PM:
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Alie Layus

International DJ, model and Playboy Playmate from Los Angeles, Alie Layus was born in San Francisco, California. Alie became an International Playboy Playmate when she was selected to be Playboy’s miss December 2010 centerfold in Latin America. In late 2009, Alie began working as a professional DJ.
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Please join ShareACause (www.shareacause.org) for our Second Annual Toy Drive at Lost Society to benefit The Chance Group, a non-profit dedicated to providing toys to children in the Metropolitan area.

SHARE in the Holiday spirit by donating to those who are less fortunate. You CAN HELP by donating NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS.

Lost Society will provide drink and food specials to those who participate!

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Special Thanks to Our Host Committee:

Jimmy Abernathy
Stephen Acott
Dawoud Al-Khabbaz
Vida Alimi
Sanaz Amirbayat
Chadleon Booker
Farhad Douroudian
Ranya Elshacke
John Paul Hamilton
Amanda Jones
Walid Karim
David Kassir
Melissa McDonald
Star Morrad
Kristie Muchnok
Osmar Nunez-Vilches
Charles Paret
Rainier Rodriguez
Paul Wharton

We hope to see you there!

Happy Holidays!