Braziliance @ Sonotheque presents New Brazilian Beats

Take a musical journey on ELECTROFUNKSAMBA 707!

featuring a special live performance by
SERGIO PIRES: ELECTROFUNKSAMBA

with Resident DJ Joe Bryl
Host El Nico
9pm - 2am

No cover for Braziliance before 10pm / $5 after

Brazilian Links:
http://www.carnaval.com/music/samba.htm
http://www.metrotimes.com/20/37/Features/musTaste.htm
http://www.dustygroove.com/featured.php?cat=2

SERGIO PIRES:

A hip new shift for Chicago-based musician Sergio Pires -- a sound that's still rooted in the Brazilian styles of previous records, but which also picks up some sweet electric touches as well! The music's got a quality that's like some of the more experimental MPB from a few years back -- the mix of rootsy elements and contemporary production modes you might find in the best side of the Trama scene -- handled by Pires with a stripped-down sound that's relatively free of gimmicks -- especially when compared to most other American efforts of this nature. The move's a really surprising one for Sergio, but a great one too -- and titles include "Snowbird", "Moodswing", "Bicho Papao", "Hernia", "Paraiso", "Check Point", "Kal Dos Santos", and "Oxala".

-Dusty Groove

Braziliance:

Urban centers like Sao Paulo, Brasília and Rio have a long history of creating sounds, both cosmopolitan and cutting edge. And for anyone familiar with Brazilian music, hybrid is as crucial an adjective as infectious. After all, Brazilians have been the quintessential postmodern musicians unearthing and exploring eccentric sounds both local and global. New Brazilian Beats explores this hybrid and infectious groove that has found its’ way to dance floors all over the world. Noted DJ/Maestro Joe Bryl leads the way, spinning from his vast collection, the pulsating new sounds you can’t ignore.

To help capture the feel of Brazil, on this night Sonotheque also offers you “The Braziliance Drinking Guide”, a special menu of liquid creations that capture the art of cocktailing in Rio. New interpertations of Mojitos and Caipirinhas are among the choices. Start off the evening with dinner at Flo (1434 W. Chicago) featuring a special Brazilian menu. Diners at Flo on October 2, will be guests of Sonotheque for the event.

It is impossible to deny the influence that Brazil has on today’s global culture. From music and film to fashion and dance, Brazil has become one of the world’s most important resources of popular art and entertainment. BRAZILIANCE will bring you the finest in Brazilian sounds and culture. Sonotheque offers Brazilian beer and cocktails for your pleasure.

“Hosting DJ sets from heavy-hitters, Sonotheque has become the best place to glimpse the record collections of your favorite artists.” Robert Mentzer – URB Magazine.

Joe Bryl:

DJ Joe Bryl was once named by the Chicago Tribune as Chicago's "Most Interesting DJ.” He has been working in the club and entertainment industry for the last 20 years and was an original partner in the creation of HotHouse. A true pioneer continuing to push the international sounds as a DJ, he is also the artistic director for Sonotheque where he presents internationally renowned DJs. He holds the monthly "Braziliance" residency at Sonotheque which showcases the best in Brazilian beats, soulful Samba anfd funky favela. He has opened up for Seu Jorge at Millenium Park and has curated film events at The Chicago Cultural Center. Recently, he opened up for Os Mutantes at the Metro. He has also DJ'ed with the people as diverse as Madlib. Tetine, Greyboy, Giles Peterson, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Peanut Butter Wolf, Bonobo and Diplo.