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. January 26th-February 1st 2004 This week`s programs
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This week on Downshiftradio


PICTURES FROM THE BLUE ROOM

Check out Eleven, Veryfine, Mic Rage, Kinky productions, El Mayimbe, DJ Cliffhanger, Creole and 9Volt last week on Downshiftradio
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SHADOW @ AQUA

Performers: Shadow.
Location: Aqua nightclub is located at 25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY.
Friday, January 30th.
Starts at 10 PM.
For free admission contact aquanightclub.com, 25 and over.
Corporate happy hour 5-7 pm, complimentary buffet all night long!

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A Word From Dan


Welcome to another weekly edition of our Downshift Radio Guide. Lots of new shows appearing this week courtesy of our local talent. Check out DJ Jono playing hard and Progressive beats on Monday night from 9-10:00 pm, DJ Cliffhanger playing House-Progressive on Thursday from 9-11:00 pm and DJ Kumar playing world fusion and DnB on Friday from 4-6:00 pm. On the deep soulful House tip we have very special guest Lou Gorbea who will guest appear on the FTL show on Saturday from 3-6:00 pm and Jose Burgos from Bassclef records.
So whether you are outside shoveling the snow, filing up your tax papers, or just bumming around at home, take a minute to relax, grab a hot IceCoffee, sit back, and listen to some of today's finest underground talents right from inside your computer.

That's it for me, stay tuned and as always,
Keep 'em dancin'
Dan Bino.
www.downshiftradio.com

Dotted Line Records showcase special



On Friday, January 30th, log on to www.downshiftradio.com and tune in to a special showcase of urban talent brought to you by "Dotted Line" records starting at 10:00pm EST.

Hosted by Sha, The Dotted line records showcase special features the talents of Rap artists and DJ skills. Rappin', rhymin', cuttin' and mixin'.
Dotted Line is comprised of head director Eli Gonzales (26, Brooklyn) and producer/rapper VC (26, North Carolina). Currently based in Queens NY, the two grew up listening to Hip-Hop music and have carried their passion of words and beats to professional standards.
Having honed their skills and fueled by their passion, Eli and VC emerged from east coast's Hip-Hop underground and captured the attention of rappers and DJs alike. The collaborative effort between these two individuals has resulted in the creation of Dotted Line studios and record label. Heading towards the future, Dotted Line look forward to becoming a permanent fixture in Hip-Hop Culture.

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Dotted Line records showcase special-Friday, January 30th-from 10:00 pm-midnight EST.

The Underground Groovement Party



Every Sunday, log on to www.downshiftradio.com and tune in to "The Underground Groovement Party" brought to you by DJ Dave Davis, from 4-6:00 pm EST.

The Underground Groovement Party
Are you homesick? Are you missing the day's of Club Zanzibar,The Paradise Garage and all of those GREAT clubs from back in the day? This party is for anyone and everyone who craves spiritual and soulful underground house music. I know what you are thinking, what about classics? YESSSSSSS classics, classics and more classics!!! "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC"
Time: 4pm-6pm every Sunday.
PLACE: Downshift Radio.com (www.downshiftradio.com) log in!!!
MUSIC: New Jersey's "Best Kept Secret" the MixMaster Dave Davis
Stay Tuned and enjoy!!!
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"The Underground Groovement Party"-Every Sunday-from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm EST.

Jose Burgos-Special set



on Sunday, February 1st log on and tune in to the House sounds of Jose Burgos, from 8-10:00 pm EST.

Jose Burgos is no stranger to the dance music community, Jose Burgos emerges once again with an extensive list of globally reconized releases in his illustrious portfolio. A portfolio that consist of well known compilations such as "Home", Featuring: Julie McKnight, "Believe In Love", Featuring: Michelle Weeks, The Committee, "Scream & Shout", "Don't Stop", "Come into My Room", "Tracy In My Room", and "You've Been On My Mind",Featuring: D`Layna. With solid production skills and a gift of discovering the unknown, Jose Burgos continues to daze his supporters with his unique own sound, taking his audience to the next level.
Jose's career goes back to 1983 where he began Djing at local small clubs in New York and New Jersey. As a Dj Jose Burgos has a style combination of classics, jazz, soul,underground house, and funk. This has lead him to play at popular spots like Centro-Fly, Filter 14, Legends, Recess, and the Lounge on 14 th st in N.Y. and overseas at the "Oxa Club", in Zuerich Switzerland, The D Club in Switzerland, The "Sundance Festival" in Tallin, and Estonia where he played for over eight thousand viewers. Later, through friend and now partner Julio "duce" Martinez, that Jose was exposed to production and remixing. While sitting in a studio session the two discovered a unique sound from a blend of both of their talents, that was the beginning of a great partnership. Jose went on to produce "We Can Make It", on Relativity Records, "Take A Stand For Love", and "Bring It Back To Love", Featuring: Theo Gerrideau, on Fruit Tree Records. These tracks put Jose Burgos on the map as a bonafide producer and artist in the music industry in the United States and overseas. Jose Burgos and Julio "Duce" Martinez used the moniker names such as Soul Creation, Jezebel`s Addiction, "Soul Vision", "The Committee" and "La Cultura".
Through a P & D deal with Mo-Hop Records owned by Eddie Maduro, they formed the label BassClef Records, Incorporation. BassClef Records released its first singles such as Over & Over, Saxxy Lady, and Get-Up. In 1996 BassClef Records became an independent record label, under Jose Burgos. The record label reached its heights overseas with releases such as "Soul Madness", "Sunday Love", "Up In Smoke", "Soul Blues", and "The Path", which earned the label huge acknowledgement and success. This led him to working with artists such as Julie McKnight, Michelle Weeks, Dawn Tallman, Cassio Ware, Sabrina Pope, Jazmina, Kenny Bobien, and SuSu Bobien.
Jose Burgos has currently completed four new songs with kenny bobian two wich will be released on an up and coming label called Soul Groove Records and the other two on Bassclef Records.Also producing several songs with SuSu Bobian and a new artist on Bassclef Records named Tyrah.
Jose Burgos is an entrepreneur gone professional in the music business. His skills have enhanced him to form not one but two labels and a production company, His music speaks for itself. Now is the time to listen
Jose Burgos, Special set-House, Deep-Sunday, February 1st from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm EST.


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