Event :: 1015 Ascension

A "cannot miss" night to go out clubbing and to help support San Francisco activist politics. The fourth yearly incarnation of one of San Francisco's premier club parties, Red Bull Ascension at Ten15 Folsom. For the past three years Red Bull Ascension has been one of the City's most unusual artistic events, outright hottest parties and also the SFLNC's major fundraising event. We're eager to see what the Ascension artists have cooked up for our pleasure this year.

Whether you love live bands, cutting edge electronica, performance, art, fashion or the hippest San Francisco Club crowds, this is a night to be out at DNA and Ten15 Folsom. It's not often that you can go to the best parties and support our politics at the same time. See you all there!

ASCENSION 04
Web: www.redbullascension.com
Where: 1015 Folsom St. [bt 6th & 7th]
When: Thurs., May 20th
9:30pm - 4:00am
Cover: $10.00 – 21+
*Please arrive early, as this event sells out quickly.

Ascension brings new entertainment forms and cultural movements developed deep in the underground to an environment where they can be experienced in context by a broader audience. Ascension is now in its fourth year as a showcase featuring the best of the underground and its continual evolution in music, performance art, visuals, 2-D & 3-D Art, fashion and various hybrids of all.

Music will concentrate on live electronic acts and djs that produce a significant part of their own play list. The performance groups strive to present innovative entertainment in a variety of genres. Environment design & art installations create atmosphere and encourage interaction. Video and light based art creates a changing visual and environmental landscape. This year's fashion show will give some of the most promising independent designers a platform to showcase a variety of inspirations in a special hybrid performance combining live performance theatrics with runway mystique.
MAIN ROOM – Nexus
Hybrid DJ set featuring Chris Healings and Mike Truman - ( www.morningscifi.com - UK )
Lorin (Bassnectar.net) www.bassnectar.net
an-ten-nae- live (get freaky/an-ten-nae.net) www.an-ten-nae.net
Random Rab- live (Xalex Records/El Circo)
The Yard Dogs Road Show www.eddyjoecotton.com
DJ Laird (OM Records) www.djlaird.com
Insect Funeral (Asphodel) www.homepage.mac.com/mickey_t/PhotoAlbum3.html
Mark Deutsch/Marisa Lenhardt- live www.bazantar.com www.marisalenhardt.com
Flavor Group Dancers w/Capoeira USA
The Ascension Dance Ensemble

FRONT ROOM – Point of Contact
Trippy Nick- live (Xalex Records) www.trippynick.com
Alloy Trex- live (Koinonea) www.cdstreet.com/artists/alloytrex
Artemis- live www.artemis.fm
Reversible DJs- live www.reversibledjs.com
Shawna (Apsara)
Janaka w/ tabla (Dhamaal Soundsystem) www.dhamaalsf.com
Mozaic (Spaceship Gaia) djmozaic@hotmail.com
Reza (DirtyHertz, Dorigen) www.dirtyhertz.com

URBAN MOMENTUM ATTIC – High Society vs Underground Chic
Jay-J (moulton studios)
Rasta Cue Tip (rascue.com)
Michael Tello (Om Records/Flavor Group)
Fuse One
Sunder (Flavor Group)
EO- live
Rena- live www.renamusic.com
Crystal Awareness- live www.hu-z.com/crystal
Dftram- live (Tranquility) orbfun1@yahoo.com
Shakatura (Native State) www.shakatura.com
Phidelity- live (touch samadhi) www.phidelity.com
Jacaranda (Oracle Gatherings SEA/SF)

Green Room - Undercover
Alaric (ESP)
Mouse (Infinite Kaos)
Avery (Spacedub)
Syd Gris (Opal)
DJ Alexander
David Starfire

Fashion Performances by:
ARLEQUIN [Buenos Aires, Argentina] – www.maopr.com goto
lookbooks/ arlequin
BESNIK – www.besnik.com
NOMADIA – www.nomadicdesire.com

Projection Environments by:
VJ Culture (Lumens/Dimension 7)
Ben Sheppee (Lightrhythm/D7)
Jon Schwark (Lightrhythm/D7/IK)
Spot Draves (Lightrhythm/Draves.org)
VJ HoneyGun (Honey Gun Labs) NY

Installation & Environment Artists:
Rob Kjendlie
Pang Lim & friends
Arwen King
Siouxsie Oki
Grant Davis
Justin Young
Michael Christian
Phil Sadow
Melodia
Jessica McEwan
Ron Sandoval
Randal Alan Smith

*for more info on past & present events go to
www.redbullascension.com

THE SF BIKE COALITION BIKE TO WORK NIGHT

On Thursday, May 20th, celebrate your urban biking lifestyle as Bike To Work Day culminates in a massive party and benefit, the SFBC's "bike to work NIGHT” at DNA Lounge. In partnership with the Late Night Coalition and Soundsafe, the SFBC will bring you an eclectic evening of live rock bands, funky house DJs, and fierce performances of every stripe!

Headlining the main stage will be three of the best pop rock bands on the local scene, including SubPop Records’ newest exclusive artists, Rogue Wave (pictured) , whose music the SF Weekly calls “an effervescent blend of The Byrds, The Kinks, and Simon & Garfunkel”; Giant Value, the trio dedicated to serving up the freshest pop tunes for your listening pleasure; and local hip-hop/garage/funk favorites The Marginal Prophets, whose latest album, Bohemian Rap CD, has been nominated for a 2004 California Music Award.

After the live sets end at 11 pm, a powerhouse line-up of amazing DJs will take over the stage and spin into the wee hours. On the main dance floor, Bay Area bohemian and psychedelic breakbeat guru DJ Laird will help you get your groove on; then SF’s own international superstar DJ Mauricio Aviles (of NakedMusic and LoveSlap! Recordings) will deliver a set of his trademark ethereal, soulful house, followed by DJ Adnan (Survival Sounds) and David Starfire (Mantra). Stay, play & dance your booty off!

Throughout the night, hostess Heklina will keep things moving with a steady stream of knockout performances by the notorious “girls” of Trannyshack, San Francisco’s legendary Tuesday night drag show at The Stud! Confirmed performers include Trannyshack luminaries Ana Conda, Trauma Flintstone, Veda De Voe, Diva Dan, Pippi Lovestocking, and Roky Roulette. Also appearing will be bad boy Tom Orr (Dirty Little Showtunes!; Naked Boys Singing) who has composed a bike-themed number just for this event!

"bike to work NIGHT" doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm, at DNA Lounge on 11th @ Harrison. Tickets are only $10 for SFBC members, or FREE if you join at the door!