We have all been looking forward to this night for a long time. The day has finally come where we can bring you a stellar lineup of ragga flavored dubstep. Our lineup this week is so large that you will need to be there early before the club hits capacity. As always we are able to bring this event to you free of charge. Come out and skank to some of the best dubs you will hear all year.

-Feb 17th -
RAGGA NIGHT/Reggae inspired and infused Dubstep

Rob I - 2am - 3am
Djunya - 1am - 2am
Rastatronics - 12am - 1am
Lud Dub - 11pm - 12am
Doug Surreal - 10pm - 11pm
Nebakaneza - 9pm - 10pm

About Djunya...

Joseph .Jr, also known as, Djunya is an eclectic producer focusing on the heavy tones of the British influenced DUBSTEP genre. DJUNYA passionately started composing his music at a very young age. He continued to pursue his love for all types of music by studying percussion and keyboards. Over the years Joseph has played with various live bands and worked on dub/beat projects across the United States. DJUNYA then began to DJ Drum and Bass heavily in 1999. He was quickly noticed for his ability to program and cut mixes. His producing skills have been captivating listeners for over a decade, and he has continued to move dance floors DJ'ing his Dubbed-out blend of BASS HEAVY BEATS. . .
DJUNYA has been noticed internationally for DJ'ing sets on various internet & FM radio stations. He has also performed at various Music & Film Festivals including Sundance, Slamdance, Musefest, Versus, Ultra Music Festival, Viram Vs FSOB, Lunadance,Sonic Bloom, Burning Man,Bobolink, Get Freaky, Symbiosis Gathering, Dub_O_Cracy, Lovefest, H. E. N. C. H., Superdubpressure, FreakCamp, SMOG Sessions, Pure Filth, Heavyweight, Sub. Mission, Bassic, Bass Goes Boom, Fire, Shift, and X-Dance.
DJUNYA's live mixes and sound productions cover the spectrums of deep moody basslines to etheric atmospheres. His influences range from Reggae, Hip-Hop, Downtempo, Drum & Bass, and 2-step. DJUNYA's sound palete is ever expanding as he continues to work with artists, producers, and traditional musicians. His music has been featured on short films, websites, animations, and documentaries. . .
Djunya is currently a resident for Surefire Sound Monthly & Hellefante's Psychedelic Radio in San Francisco. Soon to have a full length Album available Fall 2010

http://www.djunya.com/
http://www.facebook.com/joseph.djunya
http://www.surefireagency.com/
http://www.myspace.com/djunya


About Rastatronics...

San Francisco based DJ, promoter, and producer Rastatronics has been on the decks since 1998 spinning an eclectic mix of underground electronic music and reggae influenced tracks, that gives his sets a singular sound. He has become focused on pushing the dubstep style as a founding member of the Subwize DJ collective and through his partnership with Bay Area event promoters Raindance and MalLabel. Rastatronics has been on the same bill with acts such as Diplo, Rusko, Skream, Benga, Distance, DZ, MRK1, Djunya, Eskmo, Matty G, and STS9. Rastatronics has collaborated with DZ on a remix of Pink Floyd’s seminal “Comfortably Numb” that received international attention. Currently, you can find Rastatronics in the studio with Blackheart planning the tracks for his forthcoming MalLabel release due this fall.

http://www.facebook.com/rastatronics
http://soundcloud.com/rastatronics
http://mallabelmusic.com/rastatronics
bookings@mallabelmusic.com


About Lud Dub...

Lud Dub (Cosmic Vibe Sound, Bass Response Recordings) is a SF-based DJ, producer, journalist, promoter, and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in the music industry. Originally starting out as a Reggae, Dub, Dancehall DJ, Lud Dub formed Cosmic Vibe Sound with best friends Urbun & Billy Culture in 1992.

With the intro of the new millennium, Lud Dub branched out into Nu-Skool Breaks, with appearances @ the Mighty Breaks parties in SF, WMC in Miami, and Kulture de Karnival in Berlin, Germany. Along w/ playing locally and abroad, he hosted a weekly internet-based radio show called “NetAmp Radio” for 3+ years, with guests as diverse as Soul of Man, Disco D, Nick Thayer, Myagi, and Kraddy.

In '05 Lud Dub incorporated sub bass genres Dubstep and Grime into his DJ sets, going full circle to feature Reggae, Dancehall, Dubstep, Digi-Dub, Grime, and Dread Bass to his multi-genre/multi-tempo sets. He's been featured with Bass Music heavyweights like Mala, Plastician, Distance, Pinch, Caspa, Tes La Rock, Rusko, Emalkay, 2562, Gaslamp Killer, Ghosts on Tape, and LV. He's also performed with Int'l Reggae acts including Mad Professor, Mungo's Hi-Fi, Jahdan Blackamoore, The Mighty Diamonds, Steel Pulse, Michael Rose, Junior Reid, Ranking Joe, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Kenny Knots, and Top Cat, to name a few.

In '08 Lud Dub co-started "Big Up Magazine", a quarterly print/online publication focused on Bass Music, Contemporary Art, and Street Culture. In addition to branding, corporate strategy, marketing and promotions, business development, resource management, and content acquisition; Lud contributed feature articles, reviews, and interviews with Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, David Rodigan, Amon Tobin, Poirier, and Ras Kassa.

During the same timeframe Lud Dub started laying the foundation for his record label “Bass Response Recordings” showcasing like-minded local and international artists, in addition to his own music production. The ultimate goal for the label is the establishment of "Forward thinking dub-influenced music with an emphasis on low frequencies and a conscious message".

Lud Dub recently concluded a mini-tour of Europe in the Summer of '10 performing at Fabric, The Big Chill House, and The Den in London, the San Juan Festival in Barcelona, Sub Club in Bratislava, and The Real Beat Festival in the Czech Republic. A month long Europe tour is planned for the Summer of '11 with the goal of playing multi-genre/multi-tempo sets from Western to Eastern Europe.

Lud Dub's current sets include a diverse range of sounds including UK Funky, Tropical Bass, Dubstep, Digi-Dub, Modern Roots & Dancehall, Revival Reggae, Dread Bass, Mid-tempo Breaks, and all styles in between.

http://www.luddub.com/
http://www.facebook.com/luddub
http://www.twitter.com/luddub
http://soundcloud.com/lud-dub


About Rob I...

Aka Robin Lee-Roney, Grew up in the small town of El Portal Ca. Just 12 miles down the river from Yosemite Valley.
He was interested in, and played music from an early age. After a long history of Reggae, Robin began to DJ in 2005. He was a member of the Shotgun Djs, a two man Breaks team. Who played numerous shows from Yosemite to Tahoe, The Island Festival, on Whidby Island, in Washington, and some legendary late night partys at the Joshua Tree Music Festival.
Getting back towards his roots of Reggae and Dub, Robin began Playing Dubstep, under the moniker Rob I. His sound is heavy and thick, with pounding bass lines, and uplifting melodies, and don’t forget that Rasta vibe, he keeps it coming! Rob I. plays the hottest new Dubstep sounds from across the planet.
He currently has a monthly residency at The Triple Crown, in San Francisco, called Dub Project, taking place the 2nd Thursday of the month, with different guests each week. He has also played numerous shows, throughout California, with artists like, BLVD, Vibesquad, Lynx & Janover, Roommate, The Flying Skulls, Ott, Mo2, and Nisus, To name a few. As well as being one of the resident Selectors at the Java Gogo, an organic coffee bar, Seen at the best festivals on the west coast.

http://www.robimusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/rleeroney


About Doug Surreal...

http://soundcloud.com/doug-surreal
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= ... 42&sk=wall
http://badmanpress.com/artists/doug-surreal/


One love to all the party kids that make this event possible week by week. Irie Cartel is overjoyed to see you all every Thursday and we have made some amazing friendships. We welcome you once again to Ritual this week, Feb 17th.

The venue uses bio-degradeable cups that cost a ton, so if you drink water from our handy little cooler, please conserve your cups. You are allowed to bring in your own container but it must be empty when you arrive. There are pat downs but they are very casual about it. They are targeting weapons and alcohol.

There will be two machines outside that scan your ID. This is due to the recent string of violent acts throughout San Francisco in various clubs. Luckily our scene is very loving and we show each other respect, but we still gotta follow the rules of San Francisco. The entertainment commission has made this ID scanning thing a new law and you will be seeing these machines at more clubs in the coming months, starting with the bigger clubs such as Temple. Your information is not shared with anyone and it is deleted shortly after the night is over. The only way you will be tracked is if you are violent and hurt someone. We apologize sincerely for this inconvenience but it is all in the name of safety. If you would like to read more on the machine and the logistics of its use, please visit the following website.
www.servalldatasystems.com

Here are some details about the venue:
*SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD!
*3 dollars for all beer on tap.
*2 Bars open
*After hours venue, so the party can go til 3am.
*Big dance floor
*Big bathrooms
*Good ventilation.
*Big sound system
*Gated smoking area
*Plenty of parking
*Walking distance from BART.
*Near the freeway.
*Nice decor and fitting environment.
*600+ person capacity
*Water readily available
*Coat check available
*No dress code.

UPCOMING CALENDAR:

-Feb 24th- NIGHT OF EVIL
UFO! (Subhuman)
El Diablo (MalLabel)
Zombie J (MalLabel)
Scare Bear (Santa Cruz Dubstep)
Dr Who Vs Cody
Johnny 5 Vs Mr Kitt (Ritual)

-March 3rd-
Temporarily moving PUBLIC WORKS for one night only!!!
Special Guests to be announced!!!

ONE LOVE TO ALL OUR PAST GUESTS! YOU ARE
PART OF THE IRIE CARTEL FAMILY!
Anti-Bio-Tick
Arkist
Ashtrobot
Audio Bomb
Audio Dru
Audio Troma
Bad Media (From Blackheart)
Bass Face
Bayst (Live Band)
Bit Crusher
Blackheart
Bodie
Bogl
Builder
Cardboard Papercut
Carly D
Chris B (at Radiance)
Cody
Commodore 69
Crimes
D-Queue
Devour
DJ Whores
Doctor
Dr Dylon
Dr.Knobz
Dr. Who
Dub Pirates
Du3
Dyaphonoyze
EFX Hand
El Diablo (at Radiance)
Energy Alchemist
Enso
Face Melter
Fire Lieber
Fischer
Fish Finger
Flying Skulls (at Radiance)
Fresh Young Minds (at Radiance)
Ground Control
Hadji
Haggala
Hedlok
Helicopter Showdown
Jai Soleil
Jamal
Kial
Konfusion
Konnect
Kush Arora
LB
Levitating Elephants
LG
Lippe
Lokae
Lotus Drops
Love and Light (at Radiance)
Lucidal
Luke Nukem
Marvelous Marvin
Masta Shredda
Matt Haze
Matty G
Measure D
Megalodon
Mighty Dub Killaz
Minnesota
Miss Haze
Mose
Mr. Rise
Mycho Pan Cocoa
Mykie McFilty
Napsty
Nasty Nasty (at Radiance)
Nukz
Octopod
Phleck
Pillijah
Porkchop
Precision
Proper
Psych Tyson
R-Type
Rastatronics
Reclipse
Ricky Switch
Rob Chompa
Rob I
Roommate (of Babylon System)
Runamuk
Ryan Jay
Salokin
Sam Supa
Scare Bear
Skulltrane
Smasheltooth
Smizzle
Splatterface
Squid Eye
Status Fresh
Sublo
Supadjera
Supreme
Swaggersaurus Rex
T-dUb
Thizz Markie
Total Recall
Totem
Troma
UFO
Ultra Violet
Wedge
Whyno
Wrek One
Zombie J
4 Star
Audio Angel (MC at Radiance)
Chronic G (MC)
Rawkell (MC)
Taj Angelo (MC)
Supa 13 (MC)
Habitual (MC)
Pavel (Visuals)
Spaceboy Coop (Visuals)
Amy Colbert (Photography)
Melted Lenz (Photography)
Abraham Rodriguez (Photography)
Suzee (Photography)
Mark Sandstorm (Photography)
Motion Eccentrica (Videography)
Kelly Linus (Videography)
Nebakaneza (Irie Cartel Resident)
Johnny 5 (Irie Cartel Resident)
Ro Nu (Irie Cartel Resident)
Foobz (Irie Cartel Resident)
Mr Kitt (Irie Cartel Resident)
Dave Winans (Irie Cartel Resident)

This event is 21+
THE DRINK SPECIAL IS 3 DOLLARS FOR ANY BEER ON TAP!
20 Dollar minumum charge on all credit card tabs.
If you are turning 21, or turned 21 last week, show us your ID and your first drink is on us.
We rock from 9pm-3am every Thursday.
For booking or other info contact: Ritualdubstep@gmail.com

This free Dubstep event is in San Francisco at 540 Howard st. Special guest DJ's every week along with the Ritual residents.

If you know that people in your area are rollin through, try to set up a carpool situation and look out for each other. If you come to Ritual often, make sure you make someone you don't know feel welcome. Whether you have partied with us from day one, or have never been to Ritual, we respect you equally and consider you family. There is no room for exclusion. Introduce yourself to us if you are coming through for the first time, we'd love to thank you in person. See you on the dance floor.