This week at Ritual: Jan 19th, 2012

Tank Man
Blackheart
Maneesh The Twister
DopeLabs
Eyere Eyes

Set Times:
10-11: Eyere Eyes
11-12: DopeLabs
12-1: Blackheart
1-2: Tank Man
2-3:Maneesh The Twister

~Tank Man (Phoenix,AZ)~
http://soundcloud.com/tankman_dubstep
http://www.facebook.com/TANKMAN.DUBSTEP.MUSIC

Half of the disbanded dubstep pioneer duo Ultrablack, TankMan has been DJing across the states solo as of late, now unleashing his audioterroristic production skills to make audiences bounce from wall-to-wall. At the moment,TankMan employs some of the darkest and loudest use of dubstep technology in the American scene and represents a unique blend of hard dub-funk only similar to the Ultrablack days, if not a bit more polished.


~Blackheart (San Francisco, CA)~
http://soundcloud.com/castleblackheart
http://www.facebook.com/castleblackheart

Formed in 2007, the San Francisco duo BLACKHEART is comprised of Julian “Bad/Media” and Geoff “Fresh Young Minds,” both California and Bay Area natives. Together they have forged a unique vision of dubstep filtered through the classic coastal break sound and the West Coast’s ubiquitous outdoor sound system culture.As BLACKHEART the two have have taken root in the burgeoning West Coast dubstep scene. The duo already has a discography that spans an handful of some of the US’s most prized labels, including Full Melt, Bassism, Filthy Digital, and Savory Audio. Their remixes of 6Blocc’s “Bad Boy” and DZ’s “Untitled Facemelter” for MalLabel Music proved to be dance floor destroyers. Expect more noise in the future from this rising pair of standouts.

~Maneesh The Twister (Oakland,CA)~
http://soundcloud.com/maneesh-the-twister

Maneesh the Twister has been a prominent staple to the San Francisco dub scene since the quick rise of the three little letters that have since revolutionized the club scene. Pioneering events such as the long-running Dub Mission and Surya Dub, and voted Best Club DJ by The SF Bay Guardian, it’s no wonder that he is not only admired and respected by his peers but also by his audiences. Mixing all forms of dub like dub reggae, dubstep, breakbeat, drum'n'bass, dancehall, and global beats, Maneesh shows his versatility to appeal to all genres and cultures. Sitting down by The Embarcadero with SF Station, this DJ shares his thoughts and mind-workings on the dub scene.

~DopeLabs (San Jose, CA/ Dubstep.FM)
http://www.dopelabs.com/

Since emerging in 1995, internet radio has revolutionized the broadcasting industry by giving a voice to new ideas in music that would otherwise have no mass outlet. Many DJs and producers of emergent underground styles have embraced the webcast in recent years by starting up internet radio stations with regular programming in order to self-promote by gaining exposure for their sounds and selves as artists.

Amongst the young sounds being spread by internet radio is Dubstep. Leading the movement is Dubstep.fm, and at its helm, Dubstep DJ and internet radio champion, DopeLabs. Officially on the air since April 10th, 2007, Dubstep.fm is one of the only radio stations broadcasting Dubstep at 192 Kbps and boasts the highest average numbers of listeners as well as the record for most listeners at any one time among internet radio stations of the genre. DopeLabs’ own deep knowledge of the genre (as well as deep record bins) has given rise to deeper sounds and vibes than he himself had anticipated. Here is a vinyl DJ that has, through his station’s contribution to the global underground Dubstep network, gained access to treasures among tracks. In his Dubfix sessions, he weaves them off one another for all the world to hear, shifting from movement to movement without ever losing any momentum.

DopeLabs has been involved in internet broadcasting for over 10 years. The first station he was involved with was a Trance, House, Progressive, and Breaks station, AfterHoursDJs.org. After providing administrative services for AfterHoursDJs for quite a while, he eventually took it under his wing completely.

Now DopeLabs contributes web hosting, shoutcast hosting, transcoding, and administrative services for many other radio stations such as Sub.fm, Rinse.fm, Cyba.fm, Smoothbeats.com, Iconicradio.com, Hivemind.fm, ReworkRadio.com.

When first getting into Dubstep, in addition to getting Dubstep.fm off the ground, he unofficially helped out by hosting a Shoutcast relay, providing the resources for up to 100 additional listeners when the popular Rinse.fm radio servers were at capacity. He provides transcoding services for Sub.fm, Cyba.fm, and Hivemind.fm. He also hosts the websites of Sub.fm, Hivemind.fm, Iconicradio.com, and ReworkRadio.com.

DopeLabs has worked on 2 separate web projects with Sub.fm. The first was converting the website from HTML to PHP. The second project and most recent change was a complete redesign of the entire Sub.fm website. He has also provided Cyba.fm with a handful of handy radio scripts, helped with server administration, and advised on good broadcasting practices.

As far as Shoutcast hosting goes, he provides many of the Shoutcast servers you and I connect to every day, including servers for AfterHoursDJs.org, Dubstep.fm, Sub.fm, Cyba.fm, Hivemind.fm, SmoothBeats.com, IconicRadio.com, and ReworkRadio.com.

He even provides web services for non-radio websites such as Further Sound Artist Management, and RogueDubs Records.

DopeLabs also owns a Dubstep record label aptly named Dubstep Records.

With signed artists such as The Widdler, DZ, 6Blocc, Mr. Boogie, The SubDivision, Hellfire Machina, Grifta, Triage, Tyrant, HD4000, XI, Bombaman, Roommate, Yong, and more. Dubstep Records has both digital and vinyl releases distributed worldwide.

DopeLabs’ love for the Dubstep community is second to none. His time, dedication, and love for Dubstep music and technology goes deeper than anyone could have anticipated. He believes that sharing knowledge, time, and technology with others will unite and advance the Dubstep community.


~Eyere Eyes (Chico,CA)~
http://soundcloud.com/eyereeyes
http://www.mixcloud.com/Eyere_eyes/

For those not familiar with Chico's EDM history, Eyere Eyes has been slaying it for years. As a staple performer at Velour Lounge and local parties he helped legitimize his area's love for bass music and pave the way for the current scene. For many years a connoisseur of the finest DnB, his love for BOOMING BASS and exciting Drum patterns naturally progressed. Eyere Eyes has fully embraced Dubstep and continues to explore further evolutions of bass music.


~Presented by Irie Cartel~

Photography by Mark Sandstorm
http://marksandstorm.smugmug.com/

-----ONE LOVE TO THE PERFORMERS WHO HAVE BLESSED US-----

Adsum
Ahab
Ajapai
AK Fyah
Android OH
Antiserum
Anti-Bio-Tick
Arkist
Ashtrobot
At Dawn We Rage
Audio Bomb
Audio Dru
Audio Troma
Baan
Bad Media
Bantha
Bass Buddha
Bassex
Bass Face
Bassist
Bass Pimp
Bayst
Bit By Bit
Blackheart
Bleep Bloop
Bodie
Bogl
Bokator
BootyKlap
BrainLoad
Brund
Builder
Bukkha
B McKee
Caidance
Calvertron
Captain Panic
Carly D
Carrier
Chompa
Chris B
Chronologix
Cody
Coma
Commodore 69
Cory D
Crescendo
Crimes!
Cyberoptics
D-Program
D-Queue
Danny Weird
Dash EXP
Decka
Dials
Dirt Monkey
Distance
DJG
Djunya
DJ Whores
Dnae
Doctor
Doug Surreal
Downsquarez
Dr Dylon
Dread Foxx
Dr.Knobz
Dr. Who
Dubamine
Dub Gabriel
Dub Pirates
Dubsidia
Dub Smashers
Dubsworth
Dubtek
Dub Thug
Dumbsteppaz
Du3
Dyaphonoyze
Dynoma
Ear Jerker
EFX Hand
Eighty Seven
El Diablo
Energy Alchemist
Enso
Erik Hates Monkeys
Eshone
Face Melter
Fire Lieber
Fischer
Fish Finger
Fista Cuffs
Fivel
Foobz
Free Crush
Fresh Young Minds
Fried Man
Frost Raven
FSTZ
Geno Cochino
Gladkill
Glitch Report
Grizzly J
Ground Control
Grym
Gur
Guttstar
Habitual Soundz
Hadji
Halo Nova
Hedlok
Helicopter Showdown
Hellfire Machina
Highfee
Hobgoblin
Hypha
Ill-Esha
Indaskyes
Intellitard
Itchy Robot
Jai Soleil
Jamal
Janaka Selekta
Jason Burns
Johnny 5
Kelly Dean
Kial
Konfusion
Konnect
Koz
Kozee
Kush Arora
K Theory
Lab Rat
Langa
Lauren Keys
LB
Levitating Elephants
LG
Lippe
Lokae
Lotus Drops
Lucidal
Lud Dub
Luke Nukem
Manics
Marvelous Marvin
Masta Shredda
Matt Haze
Matty G
Measure D
Megalodon
Mensah
Mercedes
Messinian
Metaphase
Mighty Dub Killaz
Mihkal
Minnesota
Misk
Miss Haze
Mochipet
Mose
Mosean
Mr. Kitt
Mr. Nawabi
Mr. Rise
Murky
Mycho Pan Cocoa
Mykie McFilty
Myre
Napsty
Nebakaneza
Noah D
Numbernin6
Oblivion
Octopod
Okulus Anomali
Omega
Oscillator Z
Pavarotti
Pheno
Phetsta
Phleck
Phrenik
Pillijah
Point.Blank
Polymer Drone
Poppa Doses
Porkchop
Precision
Proper
Protohype
Psy Fi
Psych Tyson
Psymbionic
Question
R-Type
Rastatronics
Reclipse
REK
Ribotto
Ricky Switch
Rob I
Rogue
Ro Knew
Roommate
Runamuk
Ryan Jay
Ry Legit
Ryury
Salokin
Salva
Samples
Sam Supa
Satchi Om
Scare Bear
Searchl1te
Seriph
Seven
Shizaam
SickorWell
Siren
Skollie
Skriptah
Skrypt
Skulltrane
Slayer's Club
Slotr
Smasheltooth
Smizzle
Snareophobe
Sofa King
Son Of Kick
Splatterface
Squid Eye
Starkey
Status:Fresh
Stax
Stranger Arranger
Stressknot
Sublo
Sublock
Sugarpill
Supadjera
Supplying Demand
Supreme
Surpass
Swaggersaurus Rex
Switchup
Taso
TDBZ
T Dub
Thizz Markie
TKO
Total Recall
Totem
Traxmyth
Trevor Kelly
Triage
Trillbass
Triple Tree
Troma
Truth
Tuffist
TZR
UFO
Ultra Violet
U9Lift
Vannin
Vinja
Wala
We Bang
Wedge
Whoi
Whyno
Wrek One
Yheti Master
Zeb Early
Zombie J
4 Star
(Also, big big love to all of the artists who have blessed us at Emissions, Pandemic, Radiance, Irie Cartel Radio and our other events)

***COMING TO RITUAL JAN/FEB***

~Jan 26th - Nebakaneza's Birthday~
Stickbubbly
Press
Alexandre
Labrat

~Feb 2nd~
Bad Bwoy BMC
GAMMA
Lub Dub
Mosean
Filthgrinder

~Feb 9th~
Noah D
Trevor Kelly
Facemelter
Satcitānanda
Sadu Ona

~Feb 16th~
Tunnidge
Dynoma
INI

~Feb 23rd~
S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
Mad Zach
Nesta vs Ivry

*****If you just turned 21 in the last week, show us your ID and your first drink is on us.*****

There is no cutting in line. If you disrespect our guests that are patiently waiting in line, you will be sent to the back, or denied entry altogether.

---DRINK SPECIAL IS $3 FOR A 16oz SIERRA NEVADA---

Cash only at the door.
Credit Cards are accepted at the bar but a $20 minimum is required.

Event is at Temple Nightclub (540 Howard St.) in San Francisco every Thursday for the 21+ crowd. Admission is 5 dollars, or free if you are in line before 10pm. We rock from 10pm to 3am. There are no ins and outs.

Artists of any medium are welcome to set up in the destiny lounge downstairs and create during the evening. We have a handful of painters, and artists of various mediums, that bless us every week. Anyone is invited to set up and share their gift with others.

After every Ritual, the Irie Cartel will be making a small donation to the Bay Area chapter of the American Red Cross. The money will go towards the next local disaster similar to the San Bruno explosion, or any upcoming earthquake. For more details on how to make donations please visit the following website. http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/

Backpacks must checked into Coat Check. There are pat downs at the entrance that are targeting weapons, alcohol and items used for graffiti. There will be a machine outside that scans ID's. Your information is not shared with anyone and it is deleted shortly after the night is over. If you would like to read more on the machine and the logistics of its use, please visit the following website http://www.servalldatasystems.com. We apologize for any inconveniences but we want to ensure your safety.

Here are some details about the venue:
*SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD!
*3 dollars for a 16oz Sierra Nevada.
*2 Bars open
*After hours venue, we party 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.
*Water readily available
*Coat check
*No dress code.

Facebook Link:
http://www.facebook.com/events/280953135277154/

Venue Website:
http://www.templesf.com/