Check out Music Makes The Difference Wednesday night 1/11 with host and resident DJs Schpilkas, El Dopa and special guests spinning the finest jams. Classic body moving jams all night, Hip-Hop, BrokenBeat, Reggae, Brazilian, Latin, Soul, House, & more.

Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.  The lobby will be the stage for free daylight sets by some of the best acts in independent music. At night, DJs from some of our favorite record labels.

There will also be a gallery show, “Thanks For the Memories”, with a retrospective of classic works by Art Chantry, whose poster art for Seattle area bands influenced a generation of graphic designers, will also be on display in The ACE Hotel gallery space.

WHO: KEXP Seattle  +  Toyota Free Yr Radio + Ace Hotel

WHAT: Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.
10:30am   Zola Jesus
12:30pm   We Are Augustines
2:30pm   Portugal, the Man
4:30pm   Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
5:00pm – 12am DJ Set   Beggars Group
WHEN: Wed. Oct. 19th 2011  10:00am – 12am

WHERE: Ace Hotel 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

HOW: FREE EVENT

Spotify + Creme de la Creme CMJ showcase 2011. The showcase will feature live performances by     Art vs. Science , Body Language , Gordon Voidwell , Penguin Prison , Data Romance , Wallpaper , K.Flay , T. Mills , DJ Autobot , Vacationer , Haim , DWNTWN , and King Fantastic. It’s all going down at Tammany Hall. Free with RSV. Make sure you RSVP and arrive early for guaranteed admission.

WHO:Spotify + Creme de la Creme + Dub Frequency

WHAT:CMJ Showcase featuring live performances by Art vs. Science , Body Language , Gordon Voidwell , Penguin Prison , Data Romance , Wallpaper , K.Flay , T. Mills , DJ Autobot , Vacationer , Haim , DWNTWN , and King Fantastic. FREE WITH RSVP

WHEN: Wednesday October 19, 7:00pm-3:00am

WHERE: Tammy Hall – 152 Orchard Street, New York, 10002

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP HERE

The Orchard, FanBridge, and Vitamin Water present: “Harvest Bowl 2011″ CMJ showcase. The show case will feature live performances by Scoundrels, Yellow Ostrich, Ted Leo and special guest Royce da 5’9. FREE EVENT doors open at 6 pm and in order to get in you need to RSVP on the dedicated fanbridge page.

WHO: Scoundrels + Yellow Ostrich + Ted Leo + The Orchard + FanBridge + Vitamin Water

WHAT: “Harvest Bowl 2011″ CMJ showcase. The show case will feature live performances by Scoundrels, Yellow Ostrich, Ted Leo and special guest Royce da 5’9.

WHEN: Wed, October 19, 2011  6:00pm-2:00am

WHERE: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211

HOW: FREE EVENT with RSVP HERE!

WHO: LOVE-MADE + LAVHSH + HAN CHOLO

WHAT: “HEART BEAT CITY” Launch party for love-made.com plus a one night only Pop-up Shop LOVE+MADE, LAVSH and HAN CHOLO products. Featuring DJ’s Wendy City, Tamara Sky and Nawt Phamous.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9:00pm – 2:00 a.m.

WHERE: Skybar @The Mondrian Hotel, 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP: heart@love-made.com

The Beauty Bar is one of Hollywood’s Hottest Dance spots. The “Get Loose” party goes down every Wednesday night with musical Sounds provided by: VIP-J (The Cool Kids), Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids) and Mapi (KXLU 88.9FM) spinning your favorite hip-hop, top 40, dancerock, club, house and classic dance jams. Come dance, drink and get your nails done all at the same time. Each night at the Beauty Bar has it’s own Scene, style and personality.

WHO: Beauty Bar + VIP-J (The Cool Kids) + Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids) + Mapi (KXLU 88.9FM)

WHAT: Get Loose every Wednesday Night with a mix of your favorite hip-hop, top 40, dancerock, club, house and classic dance jams. Featuring in the club on the spot nail shop/manicures.

WHEN: Wednesday May 5th. 9:00pm-2:00am
(every Wednesday)

WHERE: Beauty Bar 1638 North Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90028

HOW: FREE EVENT NO COVER

LOVE @ the Beauty Bar is one of Hollywood’s Hottest Thursday Night Indie Rock Dance spots. The party goes down every Thursday with a sizzling mix of rocking jams, stiff drinks, and an electric dance floor. Come dance, drink and get your nails done all at the same time. The Beauty Bar Scene has a style and personality that is creative, energetice and fashionable.

WHO: Beauty Bar + Dj Shane Love

WHAT: Indie Rock Dance spot that goes down every Thursday with a sizzling mix of rocking jams, stiff drinks, and an electric dance floor. Feature in the club on the spot nail shop/manicures.

WHEN: Thursday April 28th. 9:00pm-2:00am
(every Thursday)

WHERE: Beauty Bar 1638 North Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90028

HOW:  FREE EVENT NO COVER

Come join the Grand Opening of   Kirstie Alley’s  Organic Liaison Store. Organic Liaison is an innovative new organic weight loss company. The gala event featuring John Travolta and Rosanne Barr as Emcee’s is also Kirstie’s birthday celebration. Volvo Will give away two cars. This will be a star studded event for about 200 guests. The street will be closed down in front of the store.

OPEN BAR and Featured treats include Earth Circle Organics Cashew Cacao Clusters, Justin Feldman’s raw vegan cheesecakes, Diana Stobo’s raw hummus and luscious lettuce wraps, Sacred Chocolate’s multi-flavored Raw Chocolate Hearts, Zorba’s Raw Chocolate Truffles, Brad’s Raw Chips kale chips & crackers, JustinTheRaw kale chips and onion rings, High Country Kombucha and Frey Wine will pour these pure beverages.

WHO: Organic Liaison Store + Kirstie Alley + John Travolta + Rosanne Barr + Volvo

WHAT: Grand Opening of Organic Liaison, organic weight loss store. Celebs walk the pink carpet, the public is invited to enjoy food, music & dance in the streets of Hollywood with DJ LawleSs. The street will be closed down in front of the store for a public dance party, the Best of Raw booth will include raw foods samples and discussion about the health and ecological benefits of eating raw. John Travolta & Rosanne Barr Emcee • Moby & more celebs expected to appear – Volvo Will give away two cars.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 9 2011  8PM-11PM

WHERE: Organic Liaison 1864 N. Vermont Ave. Hollywood 90027

HOW: FREE EVENT FOR MORE INFO: sflate@organicliaison.com

Come join Artist Eric “Ejordanill” Jordan  for an Art Show Tribute to “Big Poppa.” This event will feature illustrations and painting of “Biggie.”  This event will feature “Biggie” Art &  Music all night. This will be a great events to chill, relax ,enjoy some art, great music and remissness Brooklyn’s own “Notorious B.I.G.”  FREE EVENT + OPEN BAR.

WHO: Ejordanill + Gallery Bar + Rocksmith + Fluid

WHAT: Ejordanill Art Show Tribute to “Biggie.” This event will feature illustrations and painting of  “Biggie.”  This event will feature “Biggie” Art &  Music all night.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 9 2011  8PM-11PM

WHERE: Gallery Bar – 120 Orchard St New York, NY 10002

HOW: FREE EVENT

The Midgetmen will be hosting their 4th Texas Jumpstart party during SXSW 2011. They have moved to the Hole in the Wall for this year, but The Midgetmen’s Texas Jumpstart 4 will still be 100% free with 100% free beer (til it runs out).  NO STINKING BADGES OR WRISTBANDS NEEDED. FREE SHOW!

WHO: Ham Sandwich + Golden Dogs + Sleepstalkers + Country Mice + Ezra Furman & The Harpoons + Hounds Below + Goed Cube + The Midgetmen + Gay Blades + Hollerado + Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

WHAT: The Midgetmen are excited to be hosting the 4th Texas Jumpstart party during SXSW 2011. OPEN BAR + NO STINKING BADGES OR WRISTBANDS NEEDED. FREE SHOW!

WHEN: Wednesday March 16th. 2011, 11:30AM – 6:30PM

WHERE: Hole in the Wall – 2538 Guadalupe St.  Austin TX.

HOW: FREE EVENT NO  BADGES OR WRISTBANDS NEEDED