Mark Farina Delivers A Dose to House Music Junkies [12-27-14]

Chicago native and San Francisco resident Dj Mark Farina flew back to his hometown last Saturday night to sprinkle a little holiday house music cheer among an eager Smartbar crowd. Mark Farina did not disappoint. Every year that Farina comes back to the city of Chicago to play a three to four hour set, house music aficionados come out in droves to dance until the light switch flips on; bright bulbs revealing a still-packed venue of dancing house-heads at 5am. This year was no different. Once again, Mark Farina sent the crowd on a long, spiritual, house-based musical journey.

Smartbar set the stage with its moody, minimal lighting and crisp Funktion One soundsystem; both perfectly complimenting the intimate vibe in the basement venue. The night took off around 1am with Farina laying down deep, funky house tracks to get the crowd jacking on the dance floor early; setting the tone for the rest of the night with Kevin Yost’s “Messing with my Soul”.  The tempo remained upbeat all night and attendees kept dancing as Farina seamlessly mixed different flavors of house back and forth throughout the evening to showcase his versatility and create a variety of rhythmic dancing on the floor. Farina moved back and forth between jazzy house, soulful house, classic house(such as Linden B “Deep Beats [Cee’s  Siren Dub]” 1992), and straight-up banging house. At one point the crowd seemed to move and sweat in unison to the ‘freak and fly’ lyrics of Kid Enigma’s “Dangerous” track.

At the end of the night I left Smartbar satisfied; all house music taste buds fully indulged. I can safely say I will be looking forward to the next Mark Farina event.  Be on the lookout for more appearances by Mark Farina in Chicago and the midwest throughout 2015. You can find him playing at clubs (Smartbar, Evil Olive, The Mid), street fests (West Fest), larger festivals (Detroit’s Movement), and various underground loft parties and  afterhours.

Mark Farina at Smartbar

Mark Farina at Smartbar

Crowd - Mark Farina at Smartbar

Crowd – Mark Farina at Smartbar

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Just Stay Chi! Weekly Clubbing Preview 24 (2014)

                                  Monday 6/16/2014

Dolphin Digital Mondays Industry Night Say “G-List” at the door for FREE entry till 12 Am, $5 After
EvilOlive Official SAMF Closing Banger RSVP For No Cover Before 11PM
The MiD Industry Mondays presented by Effen Vodka RSVP Deal: Free Before 11:30pm

                                Tuesday 6/17/2014

Door#3 The TRAP House Say “HATZ” at the door for FREE entry till 10:30 Pm half off after
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Text “VIP” to 41411 for No Cover
Roof on the Wit Roof Live -A Skyline View and Live Acoustic Guitar. $5 Coronas all night. Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

                                Wednesday 6/18/2014

Roof on the Wit Meg Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar The Boogie Munsters Free
Studio Paris Quintno For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground EDW- Every Damn Wednesday For reservations email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

                                      Thursday 6/5/2014

Bodi PO JOHNSON  Contact 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list!
The MiD ENFERNO, Gus Karas, Gordo, Torio Password “WHYSOCHI” LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT, GUYS FREE till 12 Am $10 After. For Tables text 773.504.4348
Primary Them Flavors Thursdays ft. Evian Christ $10 All Night
Roof on the Wit Roof Runway – Dj DOLO Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar Perseus, Derek Specs, Bisharat RSVP HERE
Smartbar #MIAPARTY with ALFONZ DELAMOTA FREE
Studio Paris DJ KISS To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

                                        Friday 6/6/2014

Bodi VLAD House and Augie De Larosa Contact Brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations and guest list!
Castle Super8 & Tab Follow the LINK for tickets
The MiD Mercer , Zebo, PHNM For tickets follow the LINK. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Primary Mostly Disco’s “Primary’s 2 Yr. Anniversary Edition” ft. Treasure Fingers Follow LINK for Tix
Roof on the Wit delaChapelle Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar CHICAGO IS TECHNO withCLAUDE YOUNG $13 before midnight $15 after. To purchase tickets follow the LINK. $10 Before midnight with Facebook RSVP or valid student ID
Soundbar Release Fridays w/ RJ Pickens, Aleks Zander, Disflow $20 General admission. RSVP for free cover before 12 PM $10 after.
Spybar disCerN RSVP Deal: Free Before 12AM $20 after.
Studio Paris DJ Mos To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground DJ Samantha Ronson For table reservations, email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

                                 Saturday 6/7/2014

8Fifty8 Summerdaze Beach Party For Guestlist and Table Reservations follow the link. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Castle Jeremy Olander Follow the LINK to buy tickets.
The MiD MAKJ – DZEKO & TORRES Password: WHYSOCHI Ladies FREE All Night, Guys Free Till 12 Am. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Primary Primary’s 2 Year Anniversary NO DRESS CODE, for TIX follow the LINK
Roof on the Wit Chachi Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Hugo Ball with DJs
JUSTIN LONG
$13 Before Midnight, $15 after get tickets by following LINK ($10 before midnight with Facebook RSVP or Valid Student ID)
Sound-bar Valentine Khan $20 general admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30 PM
Spybar Pleasurekraft / Jaceo / Kalendr RSVP Deal: FREE before 12 Am, $20 after. Tickets available HERE
Studio Paris Jerzy Saturdays To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

                                Sunday 6/8/2014

Roof on the Wit Modern Machines Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Primary The Pool House CXI ft. Kraak & Smaak $10 Tix available by following LINK
Smart Bar Queen! with

JACOB MEEHAN / GARRETT DAVID

$7 All Night
The Underground Chicago Industry Alliance welcomes Zeke Thomas RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com

Just Stay Chi! Weekly Clubbing Preview 22 (2014)

Monday 6/2/2014

EvilOlive SRTB Presents:  Porn N Chicken Miami Vice Banger! RSVP for no cover till 11 PM
The MiD Industry Mondays presented by Effen Vodka RSVP Deal: Free Before 11:30 PM

Tuesday 6/3/2014

Bodi BPM – Industry Tuesday -Chriz R and Nicky Beatz Contact Brett at 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list.
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Text “VIP” to 41411 for No Cover
Roof on the Wit Roof Live -A Skyline View and Live Acoustic Guitar. $5 Coronas all night. Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

Wednesday 6/4/2014

Roof on the Wit Dolo Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar Disco Illusion w/ Tone B Nimble, Darryn JonesSolson + Special Secret Guest Free
Studio Paris Studio Sessions – Michael Brun w/ Kalendr For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground Every Damn Wednesday RSVP at TheUndergroundChicago.Com

Thursday 6/5/2014

Bodi Dj Sean Mac, Dj PC3  Contact 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list!
The MiD   Gus Karas, Gordo, Torio Password “WHYSOCHI” LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT, GUYS FREE till 12 Am $10 After. For Tables text 773.504.4348
Primary Them Flavors Thursdays feat.Mumdance $10 All Night
Roof on the Wit Solarz Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar ANTICS, Bisharat,Oxtavius and Mason Estruch Free
Smartbar Phantom 45, Alfonz Delamota, Fineprint,Diotrics, Mc Questionamrk UK, Rifle Mc, Mc T.A.E FREE
Studio Paris Dj Phresh To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Friday 6/6/2014

8Fifty8 Dj RDUB, and DJMUSTAFAROCKS hosted by Grammy Nominated Tamar Braxton For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Castle Jaytech and Mario Florek Follow the LINK for tickets
The MiD Mat Zo For tickets follow the LINK. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Primary Golf Clab & PRGRM Follow LINK for Tix
Roof on the Wit E-Rock Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Discodromo, Harry & Jpeg $13 before midnight $15 after. To purchase tickets follow the LINK.  $10 Before midnight with Facebook RSVP or valid student ID
Soundbar Julian Jordan $20 General admission. RSVP for free cover before 12 PM $10 after.
Spybar Roger Sanches RSVP Deal: Free Before 12 AM $20 after. Tickets also available by following LINK.

Saturday 6/7/2014

8Fifty8 Im So Fancy feat Chicago Bulls’ Dj Metro For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the link. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Castle Houselife Follow the LINK to buy tickets.
The MiD Firebeatz Password: WHYSOCHI Ladies FREE All Night, Guys Free Till 12 Am. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Nikki Summer Foreplay Starring Dj Unique Book Ur Party Today by following the LINK for NO COVER! UNLIMITED GUESTS! VIP TABLE & More!
Primary Centric – All Vinyl Sets from JT Donaldson, Iz & Diz, & Andrew Emil NO DRESS CODE, for Tickets follow the LINK
Roof on the Wit Dstar Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Rick Wade $13 Before Midnight, $15 after get tickets by following LINK ($10 before midnight with Facebook RSVP or Valid Student ID)
Sound-bar Soound-bar Saturdays $20 general admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30 PM
Spybar Gene Farris B Day Bash RSVP Deal: FREE before 12 Am, $20 after.
Studio Paris Ruckus  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground Red White and Blue Fundraiser For tickets follow the LINK

Sunday 6/8/2014

Bodi Colombian Soul Sundays Contact Brett Picarazzi at brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations!!
Castle Candyland Free Cover till 12:30am / Reduced or comp’d cover after 12:30am with password or VIP card/stickers/cards
Roof on the Wit Solidisco Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Primary Pool House CIX $10 Tix available by following LINK
Smart Bar QUEEN! w/  Michael Serafini,Garrett David and Special Guest Hakim Murphy $7 All Night
Studio Paris St. Tropez feat.  JERMAINE DUPRI!  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground CIA Sundays w/ Dj Dante RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com

Just Stay Chi! Weekly Clubbing Preview 21 (2014)

Monday 5/26/2014

Dolphin Paul Johnson, Ricky Sinz Vinnie Accardo + More Say “G-List” at the door for FREE entry till 12 Am, 1/2 off After
EvilOlive SRTB Presents:  Porn N Chicken Special Guest Bare To purchase tickets please follow the LINK.
The MiD Industry Mondays presented by Effen Vodka RSVP Deal: Free Before 11:30 PM

Tuesday 5/27/2014

Bodi BPM – Industry Tuesday – DJ Gus Karas, Nathan Scott, DJ Gordo Mention Surreal at the door for entry Till 12 AM.
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Text “VIP” to 41411 for No Cover
Roof on the Wit Roof Live -A Skyline View and Live Acoustic Guitar. $5 Coronas all night. Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

Wednesday 5/28/2014

Primary 3 Degrees Wednesdays For 3 Degree Card Members
Roof on the Wit Dolo Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar Abducted Sessions w/ Bad Company $5 All Night
Studio Paris Studio Sessions -Pierce Fulton For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Thursday 5/29/2014

Bodi Dj Sean Mac, Dj PC3  Contact 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list!
The MiD    Gus Karas, Gordo, Torio, Combustibles Password “WHYSOCHI” LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT, GUYS FREE till 12 Am $10 After. For Tables text 773.504.4348
Primary Them Flavors Thursdays feat.Maxxi Soundsystem $10 All Night
Roof on the Wit Jason Smith Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar Teknicolor, Alex D-Struct, Alex Kislov RSVP Deal: Free all night
Smartbar Bop Alloy, No Name Gypsy, Searchlite, LO Kari, Hosted by Maurice Meaway For tickets follow the LINK, $10 before 11 Pm, $15 After
Studio Paris The Captains of Industry To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Friday 5/30/2014

8Fifty8 The Movement Fridays For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Bodi Fantasy Fridays – Dj Kid Clay, Gio Sandz and Dj Mach 1 Contact Brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations and guest list!
Castle Electro Wonderland Movement White Party Follow the LINK for tickets
The MiD Crookers Password: WHYSOCHI, Ladies FREE all night, Guys FREE before 12 Am $10 After. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Primary Mostly Disco Presents: Fred Falke Follow LINK for Tix
Roof on the Wit Dj Kapla Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Dj Colette $13 before midnight $15 after. To purchase tickets follow the LINK.  $10 Before midnight with Facebook RSVP or valid student ID
Soundbar Far East Movement $20 General admission. RSVP for free cover before 12 PM $10 after. Tickets also available.
Spybar Bromance: Brodinski, Louisahhh!!!, Club Cheval For tickets follow the LINK
Studio Paris Mr Best  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground Alfred Lane’s Summer Launch Party For table reservations, email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

Saturday 5/31/2014

8Fifty8 Crème De La Crème: Class of 2014 For Guest List and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For Parties, call 312.455.2776
Bodi SOLD OUT SATURDAYS WITH DJ Legacy, BSTEVR MATEO, R DOUBLE and TRILOGY!! Contact Brett Picarazziat brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations.
Castle Nari & Milani For Tickets Follow LINK
EvilOlive Hexes (Team Bayside High) Birthday DJ Set, My Boy Elroy, Andrew Emil, Radiohiro, Puffs Baggswelle, Duke Shin, Program, Romasoul, KITE Say “OPEN SESAME” for FREE entry till 11 P M, $5 till 1 A M and $8 After NO DRESS CODE
The Mid Tritonal Say ‘WHYSOCHI” at the door for $10 entry till 12 AM for GUYS, LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT. Come early it will get packed.
Nikki BOW DOWN! Starring Katy G RSVP DEAL: FREE Before 11:30/Reduced After
Primary Christian Martin + Worthy To purchase tickets follow the LINK
Roof On The Wit PS1 For Reservations Call 312.239.9588
Soundbar Sied van Riel $20 General admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30pm.
Spybar Luca Bacchetti RSVP DEAL: Free Before 12am $20 After
Smartbar Still music welcomes in the dark w/ DJ 3000, Gerald Mitchell + More $13 before midnight, $15 after Purchase tickets by following LINK
Studio Paris Jerzy Saturdays To reserve a table, call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Just Stay Chi! Weekly Clubbing Preview 20 (2014)

Monday 5/19/2014

Dolphin David Harness Say “G-List” at the door for FREE entry till 12 Am, $5 After
EvilOlive SRTB Presents:  Porn N Chicken Pee Wee’s Playhouse Banger! RSVP ON Do312.com for NO COVER before 11 PM!
The MiD Industry Mondays presented by Effen Vodka RSVP Deal: Free Before 11:30 PM

Tuesday 5/20/2014

Bodi BPM – Industry Tuesday – Dj Rock City Contact 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list!
Door#3 The TRAP House w/ BROTINEZ Synthetyk Nation Late night w/ Greg Harris Say “HATZ” at the door for FREE entry till 10:30 Pm half off after
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Text “VIP” to 41411 for No Cover
Roof on the Wit Roof Live -A Skyline View and Live Acoustic Guitar. $5 Coronas all night. Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

Wednesday 5/21/2014

Primary 3 Degrees Wednesdays For 3 Degrees Card Members
Roof on the Wit Dj Step Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar Disco Illusion w/ Tone B. Nimble, Darryn Jones, Solson FREE
Studio Paris Studio Sessions -Connor Cruise For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Thursday 5/22/2014

Bodi After Dark All White Affair  Contact 312-709-0949 for table reservations and guest list!
The MiD Fedde LeGrand For tickets follow the LINK. For Tables text 773.504.4348
Primary Them Flavors Thursdays feat. Ghetto Division Takeover FREE before 12 AM w/ RSVP $5 After
Roof on the Wit Nathan Scott Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar Tini- Jakcmaster RSVP Deal: Free before 12 Am, $20 After
Smartbar Brett Naucke, Dim Past, Machismo, Andy Ortmann, Quicksails, Navy Shirts, Wesley Groves FREE
Studio Paris Brooke Evers To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground Dj Rock City For reservations email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

Friday 5/23/2014

8Fifty8 The Suite Life Commencement For Guestlist and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Bodi Glow Party W Dj Kid Clay Gio Sandz Contact Brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations and guest list!
Castle Aly & Fila Follow the LINK for tickets
EvilOlive Buzz Fridays FREE Cover Till 1 AM (Just $10 after 1 AM)
Lumen Project Fun – Open Bar Hennessy Punch Bar 10PM- 11PM For guest list follow the LINK
The MiD Dannic Password: WHYSOCHI, Ladies FREE all night, Guys FREE before 12 Am $10 After. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Nikki Ritmo RSVP Deal: Free Before 11:30 PM/Reduced After
Primary Them Flavors feat. Kill Frenzy Advance tickets $12, $15 at the door, Follow LINK for Tix
Roof on the Wit Joe Maz Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar Kim Ann Foxman, Michael Serafini, Garrett David $13 before midnight $15 after. To purchase tickets follow the LINK.  $10 Before midnight with Facebook RSVP or valid student ID
Soundbar Yellow Claw $20 General admission. RSVP for free cover before 12 PM $10 after. Tickets also available.
Spybar Lee Burridge – Mano Le Touch RSVP Deal: Free Before 12 Am 420 After
Studio Paris Dj Sinatra w/ Arkitek  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground Samantha Ronson For table reservations, email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

Saturday 5/24/2014

8Fifty8 Together 2014 For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the link. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Bodi Sold Out Saturdays – All White Party Contact Brett Picarazzi at brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations!!
Castle Trentino Follow the LINK to buy tickets.
EvilOlive House Music All Night Say “OPEN SESEME” For FREE Entry till 11 Pm $5 Till 1 Am and $8 After
Lumen Beach Party Ladies Free Til 11 PM. For guest list follow the LINK. 312.733.2222 (Table Reservations)
The MiD John Dahlbak Password: WHYSOCHI Ladies FREE All Night, Guys Free Till 12 Am. For Tables Text 773.504.4348
Nikki One Night In Ibiza RSVP DEAL: Free Before Midnight, Reduced After
Roof on the Wit Project 46 Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar Recloose $13 Before Midnight, $15 after get tickets by following LINK ($10 before midnight with Facebook RSVP or Valid Student ID)
Soundbar Sooundbar Saturdays $20 general admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30 PM
Spybar Inphinity + Kalendr RSVP Deal: FREE before 12 Am, $20 after.
Studio Paris Jerzy Saturdays  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Sunday 5/25/2014

8fifty8 Ciroc Presents – Grand Finale For Guestlist and Table Reservations follow the link. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Bodi Lights MDW – The White Party Contact Brett Picarazzi at brett@bodichicago.com for table reservations!!
Roof on the Wit EDX Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smartbar QUEEN! w/  Michael Serafini,Garrett David and Special Guest Harry & Jpeg $7 All Night
Studio Paris Politik  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground CIA Sundays w/ Dj Cobra RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com