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Where	Lumen Neighborhoods: West Loop , Near West Side , Fulton Market 839 W Fulton Market St Chicago, IL (map it!) (312) 733-2222
When	Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Socialite @ Lumen

839 West Fulton Market

Starting 9 February

Rotating djs

Gene Farris, CEO Farriswheel Recordings INC. AKA "Green Lantern"

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Gene Farris is the sinister minister of electronic musicís changing sounds. Farrisí extensive discography of over fifty productions and global DJ track record is definitely a testament to the true sound of Chicago House. For Farris, music is his undoubted passion that inspires his works of the very best deep, bumpiní, funky, soulful House tracks in the industry. With sultry beatní blends in the DJ booth, Farris has been known to entrance and twirl crowds into frenzies making him a party favorite around the world.

Chicago born and raised Gene Farris caught the DJ bug at the tender age of twelve. During that year he was given his first DJ set-up that included a pair of turntables that did not have pitch control and a very basic mixer. Thus, Farris learned to mix the hard way. Inspired by the likes of Ron Hardy, Prince, and Roy Ayers Farris began blending a mixture of funk, disco and soul with eightiesí pop icons such as Duran Duran. His love of disco is still apparent in his work. While making tapes for his neighborhood buddies Farris developed spinning skills into the unique fast and funky dexterous style that we now associate with him. Selling his mix tapes to Windy City record stores like Hot Jams and Gramophone his reputation grew. Farris quickly graduated to ìbeatní downî neighborhood block parties. By the age of seventeen Farris gained his childhood dream slot warming up for Ron Hardy and Ron Carrol at the legendary AKA Club.

As the early nineties approached, Gene Farris quickly became a major player in the thriving Chicago dance scene, and inevitably began to produce his own tracks. Farrisí first production style was tuff, loopy and tracky House. However, his fresh tuff style caught the eye of close friend, Ron Trent, who recommended Farris take his tunes to a new label that Cajmere just started named Relief Records. When Farris went to Relief he met another young Chicago DJ called Sneak, who had also just made his first demo. The pair both had their tracks signed! The 'Farris Wheel EP' was Farrisí debut release for Relief in 1994. Farris, alongside fellow musicians like DJ Sneak, Paul Johnston, Derrick Carter, DJ Rush, Spencer Kinsey, Boo Williams and Glen Underground formed the new wave of notorious, globe trotting Chicago producers.

The ëFarris Wheelí EP on Relief Records was the beginning of a prolific production career. Farrisí discography highlights works released on dance musicís most influential labels such as, Defected, Fluential, Soma Records, Siesta, Force Inc., Formaldehyde, 83 West, Communique, Defmix, Doubledown, and Static.

Being a leader in the industry, Gene Farris started his own label, `Farris Wheel Recordings, Inc., in 1998 with ëThe Copa Cabana EP.í Among the labelís many loved EPs is FWR 008 that includes a DJ Sneak remix of Farrisí `The Spirit.' As the catalog grows, Farris Wheel Recordings, Inc. continues to prosper and gain respectability within the industry. Farris takes pride in discovering new talent from Chicago and around the world such as, studio master mind Jason Heinrichs, heavenly vocalist Lady Sarah, and a live jazz band, Lowend.

In February of 2001, Gene Farris revealed his latest brainchild, Farris Wheel Limited, which is a spin-off of Farris Wheel Recordings. His concept of Farris Wheel Limited is designed to feature more organic productions. Farris Wheel Limited artists are incorporating LIVE feeds into their melodic soulful beats that are filling DJ bags world wide.

When asked about his future in music Gene Farris passionately replies, ìHouse music is my one and only true love. Iíve been with her for over sixteen years and never plan on leaving. Sheís my peace... me and the music.î

As the critics continually applaud his greatening accomplishments, Gene Farris and his Farris Wheel Recordings empire continue to thrive.

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M. Sylvia From Sound Bar
Born in Poland, M. Sylvia moved to Chicago at the age of 10, marking the start of her passion for electronic dance music. Influenced by artists like Prodigy, DJ Dido, and almost anything on Germany’s VIVA in 1995, she began dj’ing at 20 years old. After buying her own decks less than a year later, things took off - she joined the boys of NORdjs in 2006, and life was never the same.

Today, her resume boasts some of Chicago’s most established venues and nightlife events - the girl’s strong talent and passion for music cannot be denied. Her approachable attitude, precise mixing, and creative programming garnered attention from the well-seasoned industry crowd, as well as a diverse mix of clubgoers and socialites. With an international background and artistic approach, Sylvia’s set easily adjusts to any crowd and environment, while remaining loyal to quality house and techno. Her style is distinctive amongst Chicago DJ’s, yet retains a poise and sophistication signature to the birthplace of house music.

Three years into her career, M. Sylvia already warmed up dance floors for a myriad of talent, including Satoshi Tomiie, John Creamer & Stephane K, Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West), Chris Fortier, DJ Three, BT, Granite & Phunk, and Diana D’Rouze. Resident to Chicago’s world-recognized venue, Sound-Bar, she was also chosen to mix Vision Nightclub’s “The Seasonal: Spring 2008” CD release dedicated to tech house and minimal. In a company of four, M. Sylvia is the only woman of NORdjs, an unexampled Chicago-based DJ collective. However, Sylvia is renowned not just as a female DJ in a male-dominated industry, but as a strong and inimitable talent in music. The dawn of her hand at production approaches sunrise, and who knows what the future will bring.

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Frique

A standout on the Chicago music scene since the early 1990s, the experience of Dj Frique has taken him through many cities throughout the US and in Europe, and has garnered respect for his dj skills amongst many of his peers. Through his career Frique has always focused on the technical aspect of the dj mix, always willing to mix different genres of music, creating that feeling of house that is always #1. "There are no genres within House Music; there's either music you like and can use somewhere in your mix or music you do not like, thus cannot use
" is Frique's mantra, keeping the dance floor a little more intense than you may be accustomed.

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Socialite @ Lumen: is a a new trend-setting night dedicated to creating the industry standard in music, fashion, art and high society lifestyle.

As always, No Cover, $150 Absolut Bottles and featuring $5 Absolut cocktails all-night.