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	The Joint/ Media Services NYC www.myspace.com/joint_nyc Joint founder Jessica Bendig aka Lady J thehousekeeper, heads back to her old stompin' grounds of Chicago to co-produce an event, intended to bring together old friends, and welcome new. The Joint, recently relocated from Chicago to NYC in 2004, to partner with Media Services NYC Her agency has expanded to do Branded Tours globaly with Miss Moneypenny's and Pushca, and is currently booking the Café Mambo and Open Bar Music Tours Worldwide. Media Services NYC is one of the leading marketing companies in the USA. Media promotes music releases, brands, films and events nationally by way of radio promotion, publicity, retail awareness, Internet marketing, branding and street promotion in all major markets.
	Open Bar Music www.myspace.com/openbarmusic We invite you to come get Open with our music imprint designed to pull together our music content, DJ touring, with our worldwide partners. OPEN BAR Music releases commercial albums, provide artist development and touring globally, and more importantly digitally. OPEN BAR brings music to the world, your cell phones, your nightclubs. The mission is bringing music to the world, touring the best venues in London. Ibiza, Miami, New York, Chicago and beyond. As the world markets OPEN, and our music culture and generation expands, OPEN BAR invites you to Open Yourself. Enjoy yourself.
	Taste da Flavour Productions (TDF) www.tastedaflavour.com Seeks out to educate on traditional (live) & modern (electronic)world music styles via events. Past events have included SOMOS, Mondo, Paraiso, Pan Con Cafe, PAMO, Imani-Nia. Taste da Flavour can be currently found b-monthly at Earth Tones=Tonos Terrenales at The Butterfly Social Club. TDF productions include places like Butterfly Social Club, Saltaus, Byzantium, Rumors, Kaboom, Chinpancingo, Corosh, Condo Club, ETC. My motto is "There are no strangers here, but friends you are about to make!"
	Oscar P, Co-Owner, A & R, Open Bar Music myspace.com/openbarmusic :: mediaservicesnyc.com In conjunction with the releases of CD Mix Compilation, New York 2 Ibiza, NYC based, DJ/ Producer Oscar P will make limited stateside tour stops before heading to Dubai, London, Italy, Ibiza and Singapore. In 2007, Oscar has recently release tracks on West End, Raisani, EMI, Warner Brothers, Rise, and Clubstar, Fresca, Pino and Self. Expect Ibiza style beats, funky house, with crowd pleasing big tunes.
	Davidson Ospina, Open Bar Music, Ospina Digital myspace.com/ospina_music Davidson Ospina is a musician in every sense of the word, having played keyboards since he was a teen as well as being a prolific DJ, Producer, Remixer and Web Designer. 2006 brought his first #1 hit: The remix of Christina Aguilera's “Ain't No Other Man", which hit #1 on the Billboard Club Charts and Radio Charts in 1 week after release. Christina was quoted as saying that it is her favourite remix version. Ospina's remixing credits include work with Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Pet Shop Boys, and Dimitri From Paris. His Spanish-language remixes are also notable, working with such artists as Enrique Iglesias, Albita, Gloria Estefan, and Mark Anthony, as well as projects like Cabas "Tu Boca" and Magic Juan “Ultima Vez”.
	Mr Egg Germ mytlv.com/default.aspx?action=View&file=93641 The production work of Chicago musician Rick Gehrenbeck, keyboardist for Poi Dog Pondering, Mr A.L.I., Trio de la Pena, Sargasso, and RC7. Combining elements of deep house, funk, jazz, and Latin music, Mr Egg Germ has seen releases on record labels like D'lectable, EsNtion, Fourplay/Forever Soul, Loveslap, ILI, and Bass X. In addition Rick has performed world-wide including sold-out shows at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, the Cargo in London, and Lollapalooza in Chicago. He has also performed with the likes of Peven Everett, Bootsy Collins, Sugar Blue, Urge Overkill, Gladys Knight, and Charlie Wilson. Mr Egg Germ tracks have been remixed by Stacy Kidd, JT Donaldson, Charles Spencer, Mel Hammond, Andrew Emil, DJ Jes, and others. Forever Soul Music / EsNtion www.Esntion.com Forever Soul Music is the deep soul and pure house music division of EsNtion Records, Inc. Since its inception in 2003 it has produced many Billboard charting artists including Mr. A.L.I., The Lake Street Project, Gene Hunt and many more.
	Dave Gandy http://www.myspace.com/djdavegandy Anyone involved with the Chicago house music scene for 20 years surely has interesting stories, but Dave will always tell you his was just one. After hosting the "Substance" Parties also known as "321" in the late 80's, Dave grew an interest in lighting, which expanded his involvement in Chicago nightlife. In 1991 he began DJing around Chicago with guest spots @ Shelter, Kaboom, Neo, Red no.5, Red Dog, Zentra, Le Passage and several loft parties. He enjoys playing less traveled sounds and features a jazzier spectrum in his sets. He has been called the gentle giant of the Chicago movement for his pushing and providing of quality events and efforts to bring all types of people together. Art and Sound is a welcome continuation of his involvement in Chicago.
	Mark Grant, Blackstone http://www.myspace.com/markgrant Label owner, songwriter, producer and DJ, Mark Grant has been making legendary moves for 23 years now. He is a world traveled DJ with a non-stop tour schedule secured by a fan base that stretches from his hometown Chicago, to as far as Istanbul. He’s produced a number of songs and remixes that have garnered him the respect of his peers and music media. Put it all together and you have an internationally known, well-respected talent who has shown incredible resilience in an industry of one-hit wonders.
	Bear Who? aka Fuzzy Cufflinxxx, Dust Traxx www.myspace.com/whotwho Who is Bear Who? Well he one of the genius’s responsible for the 2003 dance chart slayer "Fix My Sink",along with DJ Sneak, the worldwide dance hit with a #1 dance chart appearance for 13 weeks on radio 1 BBC. From House to Hip hop he wows the crowd at every show. He uses the mic to get the crowd dancing and is renowned for his ability to keep them going all night long. Bear is as resident at Stylus a Popular weekly event held every Friday in Chicago at the Victor Hotel.
	Mr. Sternstein, Open Bar Music Resident, Bar 13, NYC myspace.com/mrsternstein With influences from Chicago, Detroit and Philadelphia, Mr. Sternstein remains a fixture in New York playing for crowds in Manhattan's Lower East Side, a breeding ground for DJs who specialize in diverse musical adventures. MS has honed his craft, spinning deep and uplifting grooves for the house junkies. Keep an eye out for tour dates in Chicago, Philadelphia and of course, monthly in NYC at Bar 13.
	DJ CAMINO of Taste Da Flavour (TDF) www.tastedaflavour.com A vinyl junkie at heart, collecting music of all flavours & styles since the early days of SalSoul, Taste da Flavour founder, Camino seeks out to educate everyone on traditional (live) & modern (electronic) world music styles. To DJ Camino and TDF, the music and feeling comes first & foremost! No matter its origins. Latin House, Tribal, AfriBrazilian House, World Lounge, African Disco, go ahead...Lick your lips & Taste Da Flavour!
	Tommy Ruffingers, Rhyme city Soul Foundationwww.myspace.com/tommyruffingers An expert in the arts of hip-hop, drum 'n bass, funk & soul, Tommy Ruffingers has traveled the nation and the airwaves via his turntablism skills since 1995. He has worked with artists like Die Warsaw, Order Sixty-Six and members of Ministry. He is a member of Chicago hip-hop/drum 'n bass outfit, Skitzophonic and the DJ behind the “Welcome to RhymeCity” mixtape. Special guest J-Direct A.O.C and Rhyme City
	Carla Starla www.carlastarla.com Carla Starla incorporates live vocals over records. That little something extra always raises the vibration. Carla desires to bring people together and to uplift their spirits through music. Energy readings and Healings By Miss Starla www.myspace.com/mscarlastarla Take time out to get an intuitive look at what's really going on. Ms. Starla has been reading and healings for over ten years, and is always willing to provide spiritual guidance to help others find balance amongst the many choices we have to make each and every day.
	Burton L. www.burtonLmusic.com and www.myspace.com/BurtonL A musical double agent working the dancehall circuit as a DJ/Live PA and the rock clubs as a singer/guitarist, Burton L. creates music that combines deep, hypnotic rhythms and synthesizer lines with smooth guitar licks, intricate vocal harmonies - even some real horns and strings. Burton's rock material reveals his secret identity a fast-fingered guitarist, skillful songwriter, and a gifted singer with a voice equal parts gravelly and golden. Burton L. bundles together countless branches of the genre tree, proving that electronic sounds and rock roots can - and should - go together.
	Heir Gallery www.myspace.com/heirgallery Photography Exhibit from Jenni Knight, Alta Prima Creative www.AltaPrimaCreative.com Paintings by Rebecca Moy www.rebeccamoy.com Paintings Shelly Johnson, Ruin Design
	Chicago Hoop Dance www.chicagohoopdance.com Class Description This class is new exciting and way to explore imagery and positve energies while using the Hula Hoop! Come experience a high cardio and toning workout while playing and laughing. This class includes warmup activties and cooldown while using the hoop. We incorporate Yogic principles, breath work and lots of House music. Practice hoops provided, no experience necessary. Mercedes L. Gomez, founder of Chicago Hoop Dance, has been a performing artist for over 12 years. The El Salvador native began her career in the movement arts at a Las Vegas High School in 1994. She a seasoned Massage therapist, Yoga Instructor and Fire dancer. Mercedes combines elements of Yoga and Dance in her high energy hoop dance classes. Increased awareness, confidence and freedom of self-expression are some of the benefits that Mercedes has experienced since she embraced Fire Dancing and Hoop dance. She hopes her students can enjoy these benefits as well through participating in her classes.
	Robin Stephens, Massage Therapist A licensed massage therapist and yoga instructor blending deep tissue, Swedish, aromatherapy, trigger point therapy, acupressure and Swe-thai massage. Robin personalizes each session -- her inituitive, unique ideas improve the way you live and feel.
	Kafua Cultural Center The Mission of the Kafua Cultural Center us to educate, cultivate and motivate youth and adults through a variety of programs designed to enhance their lives and empower them with increased self-esteem and cultural development. The Kafua Cultural Center is a not-for-profit community based organization. Our courses cover a wide range of subjects: Etiquette, Modern Jazz and Tap, Modeling, Dance, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Language, Aerobics and Martial Arts. Founder and Executive Director Gail Howard-Johnson Gail gave birth to Kafua in 1995 when her longing to give back to the community and love of artistic expression cross paths. Her experience in teaching family education and instructing self-esteem classes while coordinating culturally diverse programs for Girl Scouts of America for 20 years gave her the spring board for making many dreams come true.