Woohoo! We’re over the hump, and it’s time to start thinking about the weekend again. Yet again, there’s a huge range of choices for dance floor action this weekend, so whatever you’re in the mood for, we’re sure there’s something there for you. We’re super excited for another edition of our monthly Body Werk party at DC 9 Nightclub, which this time around features the world exclusive debut of DJ duo Gamble & Puff. More on that later! Let’s just say you won’t want to miss this one 🙂

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Now where were we? Oh yeah… as is tradition (well at least as of the last few weeks), we’ve got a couple of mixes for you before we dive into the picks. First up, we’ve got the latest edition of the DC House Grooves Meet the Locals Podcast, our semi-regular showcase of exclusive mixes from local underground DJs. We’d like to say our weekly showcase, but it ain’t easy persuading these cats to press the record button! We just post ’em up when we get ’em, and with so many great DJs in this town, we’re hoping to keep it as regular thing. Episode #12 is from relative DC newcomer to the DC scene Brian Monaco, who was recently to be found gracing the decks with Chris Nitti at our favorite Thursday night party Lost on Thursdays. He may be new to our local scene, but Brian has been throwing parties while over in London for many years, and he’s a great addition to our local roster of DJs. There’s a great vibe to his mix, with tracks from Missing Linkx, Red Rack’em, Greenville Massive, Acid Pauli and DJ Koze, to name but a few. Unfortunately we had to post this one up on Mixcloud, since SoundCloud were being dicks about it with their Copyright filters, but don’t let that put you off.  It’s a good one!

DC House Grooves Meet The Locals Podcast #12: Brian Monaco by Dc House Grooves on Mixcloud

Our other mix this week is the latest edition of the FORWARD Festival 2015 Infinity Mix Series from Meistro of the Sol Power All Stars, which provides a delightful blend of old and new tunes to get you grooving. Every mix in this series has defied expectations, each one showcasing different style of electronic music. We strongly recommend you give this one a listen, as it will take you places you don’t expect, all the while maintaining a great vibe.

Don’t forget to pick up your pass for FORWARD Festival 2015 while the tier one pricing is still available. May is fast approaching, and the prices will go up soon! Your Forward Pass gets you access to all preview and festival events, and you also get the much sought after FORWARD Swag Bag. Don’t miss out!

Right… s’pose we better get on with our picks for the coming weekend. Not much time to get through everything this week, so forgive any brevity. We try and pick out three or four events each night of the weekend, as we just don’t have time to cover everything we want to. If your awesome underground event isn’t covered this week, we’ll get round to it next time. And don’t forget, we include everything in the listings below. As you’re picking out what you plan to do this weekend, don’t forget to click through to the event pages of anything you plan on attending and clicking Join. This helps spread the word about the event (you want a crowd there, right?) and also helps let promoters know who’s coming. Damn.. went off on one again. Forgot to take the ADD meds again. Where were we? Oh yeah, this week’s picks. Squirrel!

Thursday Picks

Lost on Thursdays Superlost feat. Pirupa (Snatch!/Napoli) / Sophia Saze (Dusk & Haze/Brooklyn) at Lost Society

Top pick for Thursday night is Superlost at Lost Society featuring Pirupa (Snatch! / Napoli), making his DC debit along with Sophia Saze (Dusk & Haze / Brooklyn). While we’re all about supporting local DJs, this is a great chance to catch two great DJs with no cover. That’s right! As always, there’s no over for Lost on Thursdays. We’re listening to a Pirupa mix right now, and it’s quality stuff. Nice, deep, chugging, heady tunes without a hint of cheese in sight. We’re not familiar with Sophia Saze, but by the looks of her RA Chart, you’re in good hands. We predict a great vibe on the Lost rooftop tomorrow night, and if the weather holds up, you’re in for a treat. No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1572104433052505/

Transmission 4|4 w/ RNS (DC) and Philip Goyette (DC) at Velvet Lounge

Further along U Street at Velvet Lounge, our next pick is Philip Goyette‘s monthly Transmission 4|4 party. This month, Philip’s guests are local DJ / producer duo RNS, so you can expect quality deep house vibes all night in the downstairs bar at Velvet. No cover, 21+, and there’s a $7 Nattybo / Jameson combo 11pm-close. Sounds like fun to us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1571905966387956/

Gryphon After Dark: Crystal Youth at The Gryphon

If tomorrow’s date night and you’re wanting something classy, check out Gryphon After Dark. Jazz singer meets piano bar meets cabaret, meets DC 2014 from the team at One Love Massive. No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1559774384263519/

The UKG Social  @ Spirit with Isaac G, DJ TE & Jett Chandon at The Get Down, Baltimore

Our Thursday pick if you’re in Baltimore or you’re a UK garage head is The UKG Social at The Get Down, with DJs Isaac G, TE, Omnibud and Jett Chandon. Thursday night sees their 3rd annual Shuffling Contest, so get there early to show off your moves. $5 for 18+, no cover 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1547215715538929/

Friday Picks

WTF?! Radio Show w/ Corduroy Mavericks, Kochi and Andy Grant on sugarshackrecordings.com

Friday kicks off with DJ Kochi‘s WTF?! Radio Show on Sugarshackrecordings.com. Kochi’s guest this week is none other than our own Andy Grant, who will be bringing the heat to the WTF?! studio. We’ve got it on good authority that Andy and Kochi are packing some smokin’ hot new tunes, so tune in at 5pm on Friday for some serious fire.

https://www.facebook.com/events/430415220452334/

Spring To Life – Lisa Frank, Marko Peli, Twin Kllls & meegs – Cherry Snatch Edition at Zeba Bar

Our top pick for Friday night is a real treat: a solid (almost) all-local line up on our favorite neighborhood dance floor. Spring to Life at Zeba Bar features the killer line up of local superstar Lisa Frank, Marko Peli, Meegs and Twin KIlls (PA, NYC, Bubbles & Bass), with awesome visuals by [capsaicin]. This has all the ingredients for a fantastic party, and we reckon its where all the heads will be on Friday night. So, come out of hibernation, skip the crowded U Street dance floors, and get down with friends and family at Zeba Bar! No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/826820044034065/

Trus’me, Wbeeza (LiVE), DJ Nav at Flash, with Foot Therapy in the Flash Bar

Down at Flash, there’s a solid lineup with Trus’me, Wbeeza (performing Live) and DJ Nav on the main floor, with the Foot Therapy crew down in the Flash Bar, with a line up including DJ Zach F, Max Berry, Ben Jenkins & Rosemary Arp. We’re really digging the latest release from Wbeeza, so we’re planning on stopping by to check it out, and the Foot Therapy crew always bring the underground heat. Recommended plan of attack: get there early, get some Foot Therapy in the Flash Bar, then head upstairs for DJ Nav and Wbeeza. Advanced tickets are $8 from Ticketfly, more on the door. 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1549819898618160/

BaltoTroit v4 with Boss Ross & Steve Kirn at Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar

The sounds of Baltimore and Detroit collide, as two great local DJs, Boss Ross & Steve Kirn, bring you the best techno, minimal, deep, house, tech and everything in between in the wonderful surroundings of Doctor Clock’s Nowhere Bar. Proper music for the heads. No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/803034176455455/

Saturday Picks

BODY WERK with Gamble & Puff (Chadwick & Meegs) and Vanniety Kills & Seany Ranks at DC9 Nightclub

Our top pick for Saturday night is Body Werk at DC9 Nightclub, featuring the exclusive worldwide debut of DJ duo Gamble & Puff (Chadwick and meegs) on the main floor, with DJ Vanniety Kills & Seany Ranks bringing it on the rooftop.  Yeah, ok, this is our event and we’re obviously going to recommend it, but with this line up, it’s going to be more than a little bit special. The sound system at DC9 Nightclub is great, and with two great DJ duos across two rooms, you’re guaranteed quality grooves all night long. We can’t wait to hear what Chadwick & Meegs have got lined up for us. Individually, they do some amazing things pushing DJ technology to the limit, and we’re bringing them together for the first time at Body Werk. And if that isn’t special enough, we’ve Cadence supremos Vanniety Kills and Seany Ranks spinning a rare house set up on the rooftop. Doors open at 9pm, so if you’re heading elsewhere, stop by and pre-game with us. $2 before midnight, $5 after. 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1601514023425718/

Till Von Sein, Philip Goyette, Throe at Flash with Wizdom Entertainment in the Flash Bar

Over at Flash, Saturday night brings Till Von Sein, with support from Philip Goyette & Throe, while down in the bar Wizdom Entertainment presents Marko Geatti, Daryl Northrop & Alonzo Wainwright. We’re huge fans of Till Von Sein‘s sets, which always take you on a journey, from quality vocal house, to proper messed up wonky shit. We’ve got fond memories of last summer’s Sundays Rooftop party with Till Von Sein, and you can expect the man to deliver the goods again on the amazing Flash sound system. Advanced tickets are $10 from Ticketfly, more on the door. 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1538835766405540/

ESL Saturdays with Meistro, Joe L, Farid, DJ Nav, Juan Zapata, Mr Bonkerz & DJ Remote Ctrl at Eighteenth Street Lounge

For another great all local line up that just drips quality house music, check out Eighteenth Street Lounge , with Meistro and Joe L on the patio, Farid and DJ Nav in the gold room, Juan Zapata and Mr Bonkerz in the main room, and DJ Remote Ctrl up in the jazz room. That’s like DC house royalty right there, all under one roof. 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/18thStLounge

4U: Odyssey of House with DJ Mate Masie (4U) and DJ Ramirez at Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club

Odyssey of House at Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club with locals DJ Mate Masie (4U) and DJ Ramirez is a great option for deep and soulful house away from the big room crowds on Saturday night. We love Jimmy V’s, as its location almost guarantees that everyone there is meant to be there, so you there’ll be no walk ins from the street requesting Beyoncé all night long; just solid, soulful, underground grooves. No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1425073304462201/

All Around Soundclash-Deinfamous / Malleus / LUSH & more at Zeba Bar

Eclectic soundclash business for the heads at Zeba Bar. A quality lineup of seasoned selectors and up and coming talent delivering something a little different. Expect the unexpected! No cover, 21+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/459567954194511/

Sunday Picks

ESL Sundays with Sam Burns’ Underground Soul Solution and The Metaphysical at Eighteenth Street Lounge

Top pick for Sunday is Sam Burns’ Underground Soul Solution at Eighteenth Street Lounge, where Sam takes the regular crowd of devoted house heads on a spiritual journey of quality house and classics in the gold room, while The Metaphysical throws down in main room. A quality musical experience all round, and a great way to wrap up your weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/18thStLounge

That wraps it up for this week’s picks. See below for full listings of all the best underground house and electronic music events this coming weekend. Don’t forget to click through to any events you plan on attending and click Join. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this week’s edition. Don’t forget to check back next week for everything you need to plan your weekend on the dance floor.

Thursday April 2

Lost on Thursdays Superlost feat. Pirupa (Snatch!/Napoli) / Sophia Saze (Dusk & Haze/Brooklyn) at Lost Society

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572104433052505/

Transmission 4|4 w/ RNS (DC) and Philip Goyette (DC) at Velvet Lounge

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571905966387956/

Clark & Nosaj Thing with Rival Consoles at U Street Music Hall

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/807496149310464/

The UKG Social  @ Spirit with Isaac G, DJ TE & Jett Chandon at The Get Down, Baltimore

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547215715538929/

Gryphon After Dark: Crystal Youth at The Gryphon

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559774384263519/

Friday April 3

WTF?! Radio Show w/ Corduroy Mavericks, Kochi and Andy Grant on sugarshackrecordings.com

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/430415220452334/

Spring To Life – Lisa Frank, Marko Peli, Twin Kllls & meegs – Cherry Snatch Edition at Zeba Bar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/826820044034065/

Trus’me, Wbeeza (LiVE), DJ Nav at Flash, with Foot Therapy in the Flash Bar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1549819898618160/

BaltoTroit v4 with Boss Ross & Steve Kirn at Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/803034176455455/

H Street Boogie Connection with DJ’s Provoke, Fulano & Trev-ski at Rock’n’Roll Hotel

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1607375572832816/

Charles Feelgood with Freddy Be, Crimson Raiders at U Street Music Hall

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1407634262878082/

ESL Fridays with Stylus Chris, Mr Bonkerz, Trev-ski, Gabe Flores & Martín Miguel at Eighteenth Street Lounge

More details: https://www.facebook.com/18thStLounge

Saturday April 4

BODY WERK with Gamble & Puff (Chadwick & Meegs) and Vanniety Kills & Seany Ranks at DC9 Nightclub

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1601514023425718/

Till Von Sein, Philip Goyette, Throe at Flash with Wizdom Entertainment in the Flash Bar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1538835766405540/

ESL Saturdays with Meistro, Joe L, Farid, DJ Nav, Juan Zapata, Mr Bonkerz & DJ Remote Ctrl at Eighteenth Street Lounge

More details: https://www.facebook.com/18thStLounge

Odyssey of House with DJ Mate Masie (4U) and DJ Ramirez at Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1425073304462201/

All Around Soundclash-Deinfamous / Malleus / LUSH & more at Zeba Bar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/459567954194511/

I Ching with 1st Responders of House at I Ching

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/844869045584935/

Soul in the Hole with Chris McClenney, Gudo, DJ Wit at Backbar

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/969751433038042/

Gent & Jawns with Andromulus, Spinser Tracy at U Street Music Hall

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1401938140120526/

Houseology: Rebirth with Ernest Fountain & Mark Moultrie at St. Marys Restaurant & Bar, Baltimore

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/677965365648646/

Enlighten XVIII “The Tenth Dimension” at The Paradox, Baltimore

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/804107819663649/

Sunday April 5

ESL Sundays with Sam Burns’ Underground Soul Solution and The Metaphysical at Eighteenth Street Lounge

More details: https://www.facebook.com/18thStLounge

Nu Sessions Presents: Moving Castle Showcase at U Street Music Hall 

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1628746020687475/