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Friday, August 10th, 2007
DJ Spinna & DJ Lego
5 Magazine's 2 Year Anniversary Party
 
 


Friday Night at Zentra Nightclub has always been dedicated to Music.  Jack Fridays concentrates our main dance floor to Chicago’s own style, Jackin' House Music.  Over the years we have managed to bring in the largest deejay talent the world has to offer, layering it with the best local Chicago talent.  In our main lounge area we start it off with some old school House, slowing it down to Hip Hop to finish out the remainder of the night.  In our VIP Lounge we feature Chance.LocalChicago, a program that showcases only local up & coming talent.  This smaller room features all areas of music; House, D&B, Techno, Break Beat, Hip Hop, etc.  Last, but surely not least, our outdoor patio garden, for a hint of fresh air or a break from any type of music.  Friday Nights has always been a perfectly, well-rounded theme of music… Something for everyone.  ATTENTION : We recently added a ALL NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH UPGRADED SOUND on the the 2nd Floor Main Room.  Check it out!!!



Friday, August 10th, 2007
House Arrest Events PRESENTS Jack Fridays
5 Magazine's Anniversary Party

Behind the Decks

DJ Spinna
&
Lego
Jack Residents

Sativa
House Arrest  Events Residents  
Chris Santiago   Dysqo    E&G

Jack1st Floor Resident Promotions
Friction : Local Kats
Hip Hip & Old School HouseLego





Chance.LocalChicago Lounge
Nate Gonzo Gans Bday Bash    Christopher Ryan
Al Jackson    CHM    Frankie Naples    Rhyno 
Edmund Vega On Sax    DJ Sol    Major Paper
Xenosoul    Curious J    DJ Shu






Lighting & Visuals

Josh Zeitler & Reflex Media 

3 Rooms of Sound : House Music  Hip-Hop




Jack Fridays Cocktail Reception 9pm - 1030pm
 

DJ Spinna
Vincent “DJ Spinna” Williams is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) with no restraints.   A cornerstone of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12” singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era’s lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn’t have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn’t accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).  As collaborative production work flooded his studio, from hip-hop legends like Sadat X & Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), Masta Ace and Guru (Gangstarr) to even The Jungle Brothers. Yet, while his stock as a the go-to producer rose so did his value as a key, if not crucial, remixer. At the time reworking hits for the major-label likes of De La Soul (“Stakes is High”) Das EFX and MC Eiht.

Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna’s sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Tapped by everyone from George Michael to Mary J. Blige to Motown Records (for his brilliant Michael Jackson homage to “We’re Almost There”). It’s here his production presence would flourish greatly, as Spinna would go on to revive and revise Soulful marvels like Donald Byrd Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy Ayers and Al Jarreau. Always relevant to the current, Spinna has taken to new mixes for the J Dilla bred Platinum Pied Pipers and Bay Area songstress Goapele as with the well respected Les Nubian. Though it goes without saying that one of the more memorable mixes goes to his monumental version of Shawn Escoffery’s “Days Like This”. In turn, catapulting Spinna into his now stately, touted presence in the dance music scene. Which made the transition to BBE Records smooth as ever, for his landmark solo production album “Here To There”. It also spawned another record label, Spinna’s own, Wonderwax. A home for his soulful dance classics, the imprint came to fruition in 2003, and has seen memorable releases from contemporaries such as Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Blaze, The Free Radikalz and Selan.  With so much studio work, it’s a marvel Spinna travels as much as he does. The constant, globe-trotting performances he’s become equally famed for have brought the DJ as far as Iceland, Australia, and South Africa as well as countless jaunts through England, Europe and the U.S. Not to forget, his hugely successful tours of Japan, where Spinna is held in the highest regard throughout the country for his craft in music. Not always the lone crowd-controller, Spinna’s collaborated on stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Joe Claussell, Bugz In The Attic, Osunlade, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Darge, DJ Scratch (EPMD), DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. He’s a true showman – versatile as ever.

Yet nothing compares to his celebrated Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full™DJ-performances (aside friend and contributor Bobbito Garcia). Garnering overwhelming fanfare each occasion done - whether NYC, LA, San Francisco, Japan or beyond – if a WONDER-Full™ event is booked at a club you can put money on a line around the block and thousands of Stevie Wonder admirers rocking the house. And while he’s gained so much attention and accolade for his tributes to Stevie, Spinna is not incapable of doing the same for any other pivotal forefather. Visit New York City any given month and find a number of Spinna themed throw-downs in the city’s esteemed venues - each as memorable as the last.  Its true that there are other likeminded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone that’ll do it to Spinna’s extent.  With a brand new album “InterGalactic Soul” at its completion (set for release in May, 06), Spinna’s venturing to new reaches in his quest to musical harmony. Tapping into his perfected take on a truly cosmic boom-bap to a sexy, stylishly accessible brand of House and dance music that is unique only to him.  Remaining a musician for the ages, Spinna’s true successes happily await in the future. Won’t you come along for the ride?

 

 DJ Lego
Inspired by his family and the surroundings of Chicago's Latino community of Logan Square, Rafael Rodriguez, Lego, committed himself to music at an early age. His career began when he was 19 years old with his first club residency at Kaboom. Kaboom led to his 9-year (and still going strong) residency at Red Dog's "Boom Boom Room", one of the longest running nights in Chicago club history. Red Dog gave Lego the musical freedom that he needed to gain respect from his peers and fans alike. Being part of a night that has received worldwide attention opened the doors to production. Drawing from a wide spectrum of musical tastes (Latin Jazz, Jazz, Hip Hop, R & B, Salsa, Meringue, House, Disco and Funk) and influenced by Chicago's DJ legends (Frankie Knuckles, Ralphi Rosario, Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, and Edward "Get Down" Crosby), Lego pursued his musical passion.

In 1997, Andy Adams of UC Music approached Lego to complete a remix for a Ralphi Rosario/Donna Blakely song entitled "Take Me Up." Lego's remix made it to #4 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Since then he has claimed two more Billboard hits remixing another Ralphi Rosario/Donna Blakely collaboration "Do You Like The Way That It Feels"and Rosario's 1998 romp, "Wanna Give ItUp"featuring Disco Diva legend Linda Clifford. In 1999 he produced the E.P "Flava In Ya Ear Vol. 2" on Afterhours which included international hits "El Ritmo De Verdad" and "When I'm With You." Both tracks quickly became anthems for that year's club season in Ibiza, Spain. The EP hit #1 on the International Dance Music Charts and still remains the best selling release in the label's history. Just recently in New City Chicago Newspaper Lego is listed at #27 in their Music 45 issue. Lego is not leaving the dance music scene anytime soon. When he's not in Paris at his monthly residency "House Sound" at Le Gibus or touring, you can see him live around Chicago area in the hottest clubs this city has to offer.



The New Remodel was designed to implicate a large amount of table & booth seating on both floors within all of the rooms of Zentra Nightclub.  We now have 40 areas available to be reserved from an intimate 2 person or up to 15 person party seating at one table.  Even though we have a large amount of seating reservations fill up very quickly.  It is always best to reserve your table ahead of time.
Table Reservations Package
Complimentary & Express Admission for up to 8 People
With the purchase of 2 Bottles ($200
Minimum Tab)

Your Parties name will be put on the General Managers VIP List.  Upon Arrival you and your guests will be escorted in and seated by our VIP Host.  Your Credit Card will be taken to secure the $200 Minimum and a VIP Host will take your order immediately.  If you would like to take advantage of the Table Reservation Package or if you have Questions or Concerns please email me directly at
rob@zentranightclub.com and put General Manager's Table List in the subject line alognwith your Full Name and Date of Attendance.  All Reservations need to be made before 6PM of the date attending

 

 

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