DList Magazine | Summer 2013 | The Nightlife Issue

SUMMER 2013 “THE NIGHTLIFE ISSUE”

TALK THAT TALK WITH

Girl Talk

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4701 11th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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An upscale neighborhood gathering place “featuring Seattle’s Best Burger!”

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1020 108th Ave NE Ste 100 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455 - 4278

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Open Monday - Sunday 11:30 am to late

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Happy Hour Daily 4 pm to 7 pm 10 pm to close

Happy Hour Daily 4 pm to 7 pm 10 pm to close

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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MEET THE DLIST TEAM

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER ISSUE

DINE

RAY’S BOATHOUSE

DINE

FROL!K

DINE: CHEF

THE CHEFS OF RADIATOR WHISKEY

DRINK

RADIATOR WHISKEY

DRINK

YARD HOUSE

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SUMMER COCKTAILS

FEATURE GIRL TALK

FEATURE

SEATTLE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS

DECIBEL MAD CAPS

DECIBEL

BIG CHOCOLATE

BOUTIQUE

FEATHER & OAR

SALON

GARY MANUEL STUDIO

DECIBEL

BRIDGET “JETT” HERMANO

DRESS

ROMANCE & WHIMSY

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NIGHT BRIGHT

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SUMMER RICHE

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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editor’s letter It is said, “every summer has a story.” and our Summer Issue has some great ones to share. As you are reading the stories of Big Chocolate, the Mad Caps, all the great eats and treats, while soaking up the sun with the upcoming warm days, you may notice the weather isn’t the only thing that has changed. I am proud to say this issue is the best we have delivered thus far. We improved our design by focusing on straight to the point articles, beautiful photography, and a bit of humor because summer is all about being happy.

I’ve had some amazing summers due to the fact my birthday is smack dab in the middle of it. I’m excited to be celebrating this year in Seattle as my birthday is the same weekend as the annual Capitol Hill Block Party. I shrieked with pure joy when I saw Girl Talk was headlining the Friday of. I jumped on the opportunity to get his story and have him grace our cover. He is the perfect fit for this summer’s “party” issue.

One story that will be talked about all summer long is the 2013 DList Magazine Seattle Nightlife Awards chosen by each and every one of you, along with thirteen Editors’ Choice Awards picked by those who have been a part of nightlife for over a decade. It was important to us to bring this annual event to the city because Seattle has an awesome nightlife that has gone unrecognized for far too long. Nightlife is what drives stories and memories and the people and places that make it up deserve to be rewarded for all their hard work. Let’s face it, summer days are amazing, but there is nothing like those summer nights.

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RAYS OF LIGHT Not many restaurants in the state of Washington can celebrate a 40 Year Anniversary… but in 2013, Ray’s Boathouse is. This Ballard seafood staple has always played a huge role in giving back to the community and has been around longer than most of the boats that bring them their daily fresh catch. That’s the reason they’ve had such dedicated patrons throughout the years. Not to mention the fact that they have one of the best views in the city and strive to be “world class” in everything they do. 6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle (206) 789-3770 PHOTOS WRITTEN

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Ernie Sapiro Evan Carter

Sound Design Ray’s recent revamp brought in a more contemporary feel while still maintaining the same relevancy with their long time patrons. A sleek ocean-view bar area that mimics elements of a theater muffles any extra noise from the dining room with strategically placed glass walls, allowing for the much needed social scene in the bar area to be seen and not heard. Even better, they just rolled out an “After 8” menu in the bar where all items are, you guessed it, $8. All of this only adds to the awe-inspiring view at sunset.

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FOOD WE LOVE

Eats Do you smell what Chef Wayne Johnson is cooking?! He has added more small plates with “big flavor” to perfectly balance out the seasonal menu of Chef Specialties and Seasonal Seafood Highlights. “Your palate is like a playground when you were a child. You don’t want to stay in one place for too long.

You want to enjoy the swings a little, then head to the slide,” says Johnson.

Food Pictured: (clockwise) Copper River King Salmon: caught the same day it is served and perfectly seared.

Local Albacore Poke: fresh from the Oregon coast served traditionally. Seared Weathervane Scallops: a buttery “melt-in-your-mouth” consistancy. Orange Panna Cotta: complex flavoring with rhubarb, lavender and pistachio. www.DLISTMAGAZINE.com

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FROLIKING

It may already be too late. The general public could have already found out about Frol!k, the rooftop patio gem overlooking the hi-rise city scape of downtown Seattle. On sunny afternoons the place to be this summer will be at the Red Lion Hotel on 5th Ave. Take the elevator to the 5th floor and enjoy food and cocktails on their 200 person capacity terrace. If the the patio is full, there is always room inside, which exhibits huge windows, a DJ and multiple flat screen TV’s to keep your mind off of the sun.

1415 5th Ave (fifth floor), Seattle (206) 971-8000

Eats The menu includes many shareable options with a focus on being healthy, while acknowledging that an abundance of people also like burgers. They pride themselves on farm-totableside food and provide a breakfast, lunch and dinner for all guests that decide to join them.

Food Pictured: (clockwise) Painted Hills Burger with Beechers Cheese, Bacon and a Brioche Bun. Charcuterie Plate: a selection of Seattle salami, mustard, fruits and grilled bread. Crispy Vegetables: A selection of green beans and okra with an aioli for dipping. Bourbon Bacon Popcorn: Local Dry Fly Bourbon is used to spice up this traditional treat.

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PHOTOS WRITTEN

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Play Hard We are already going to claim that this is the BEST rooftop patio in the city. With two bright orange ping pong tables, shuffleboard, LED lights, a “fire table” that seats large groups, giant heaters if the night gets brisk and outdoor DJ’s on Thursdays and Fridays, it doesn’t have much competition. Four-top tables for diners, two-top tall boy seating for the happy hour crowd, and couches for everyone “taking the day off”, this rooftop is perfect for any occasion.

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GET TO KNOW Q&A As soon as visitors walk through the door at Radiator Whiskey, they will find written specials that create a sense of locality to the gastro-style décor reminisce of the late twentieth century.

Chef Tyler Palagi and Chef Charlie Garrison integrate hand-picked meats and daily offerings from the market to create a seasonally driven menu.

From the King’s Calling, a concoction of basil, rye whiskey, ginger beer and peychauds bitters to the Lamb Neck Sloppy Joe or smoked ½ pig head with crispy fried ear, braised tongue and roaster loin, Radiator Whiskey has something for everyone’s pallet, simple or complex. If you are new to whiskey, or are not sure what to order, try the whiskey flight which offers up three different samples and pairs it with the fried pork shank served with tater tots, a fried egg, and gravy.

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Ernie Sapiro Billy Tsang

What sets Radiator Whiskey apart?

CHEFS: We sort of don’t give a shit about doing really fancy food. We are taking our years of fancy food (read: fine dining) experience and applying the technique and mindset to really cheap cuts of meat to where we can present our clientele with the same flavor without charging $40 a plate. We are very unique; I don’t think anyone else is serving a half-pig head.

Where do you get your ingredients from?

CHEFS: All of our ingredients are Washington state grown and we do all of our shopping in the market and establish good relationships with all the vendors. We are [as] local as we can get down here.

You have one house-distilled whiskey, tell me about that.

CHEFS: It’s a moonshine that Nathan at 2bar distillery makes for us and we store and age it here. We’ve only been open for five weeks so our house moonshine is starting to get nice and

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brown with tones of leather and smoke from the charred barrel.

What is your favorite food item at Radiator Whiskey?

CHEFS: Chicken livers with Frank’s Red Hot and pork shank. Delicious.

Who in the food world do you admire the most?

CHEFS: The Joe Beef guys up in Montreal. They are killing it right now!

Anthony Bourdain has coined the term, “last supper meal”. What is your last supper meal?

CHEFS: (Tyler) Double cut prime aged rib eye. You don’t even know. (Charlie) Pizza.

If you could throw a dinner party what would be the theme and who would you invite?

CHEFS: I want to throw a caveman dinner with huge cuts of meat, bones and no silverware or napkins. You have to wipe your mouth with your sleeve. I would invite Iggy Pop. Let’s bring Anthony Bourdain as well as Travis Mason from Foodandeat.com.

THE CHEFS OF RADIATOR WHISKEY FILLED IN THE BLANKS

Radiator Whiskey has really DELICIOUS AND DIRTY food and their drinks are like a BARREL OF MONKEYS. Just thinking about it makes my stomach SING LIKE THE TEXAS WIND TUNNEL. Swing through next time you are in the area and come check us out.

Make sure to bring your BIB and your appetite.

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DRINKS WE LOVE

PHOTOS WRITTEN

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WHISKEY BUSINESS

Over 100 whiskeys on the back bar surrounds Radiator Whiskey’s centerpiece, an enormous tapped barrel providing you with seven different options from barrel aged cocktails to Radiator Whiskey’s popular moonshine. Even if you consider yourself a true whiskey aficionado, you will get the chance to try something new.

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Being the sister restaurant (and immediate neighbor) to Matt’s in the Market, you can expect the same high-end service, but in a more comfortable and casual setting. The best way to cool down after fighting the busy summer crowds in Pike Place Market is to come to the top floor of the Corner Market Building (1st & Pike) and taste a

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Manhattan off of the “Manhattan Project” cocktail menu or some of the barrel aged moonshine purchased from 2bar Spirits and aged in Radiator Whiskey’s own charred oak barrels.

94 Pike St, Seattle (206) 467-4268

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Recently featured on Playboy.com’s “How to be the Ultimate Gentleman”, the Flask Club at Radiator Whiskey is dedicated to the THIS true gentleman. For a set price per year, you get amazing perks and receive a hardcover book to hide your own personal Radiator Whiskey flask. When you call up to “book” a reservation, they create your favorite cocktail in your flask and deliver it to your table, inside your book, with a glass of ice.

Your New Favorite Cocktails IF YOU THINK WHISKEY IS JUST FOR SHOOTING YOU GOT SOME CATCHING UP TO DO

(A) Kings Calling: This refreshing cocktail starts with fresh basil from Pike Place Market, a healthy pour of Rye Whiskey and is finished off with ginger beer. (B) Bohr - The White: This Manhattan is made up with unaged 2bar moonshine, mixed with dry vermouth, gomme and a house made Xocolatl Mole Bitters. (C) Einstein - Classic: A classic Manhattan “on the rock” with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, carpano antica and a splash of angostura.

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YARD WORK PHOTOS WRITTEN

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Ernie Sapiro Evan Carter

This 455 person capacity “beer house” sits on 4th Ave, in downtown Seattle, kitty corner from Westlake Center, providing a warm environment to settle in, eat one or two items from their 130 item scratch American food menu, watch a game and listen to some classic rock from a top notch sound system. Yard House spent over $250,000 on

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music research for your listening pleasure, so you won’t be hearing the standard Pandora stations with commercials blasting every three songs.

While sitting at one of the 45 seats that surround the bar you may happen to notice the 3+ miles of beer lines that race from the oval centerpiece bar taps, to the keg room that holds 300 kegs at a cool

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34-36 degrees. If you want to enjoy the 18% ABV brew by DogFish Head, you’ll have to get there early, Yard House sold six kegs of it in the first five days they were open.

1501 4th Ave, Seattle (206) 682-2087

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Local Beer Appreciation TAKE A BEER FLIGHT OF SOME OF WASHINGTON’S LOCAL BREWERIES

(left to right) Spire Mountain Pear Cider - Olympia, WA 5.0% ABV • Alpine Bohemian Pilsner - Oroville, WA 5.2% ABV • No-Li Crystal Bitter - Spokane, WA 5.8% ABV • Diamond Knot Idia Pale Ale - Mukilteo, WA 6.2% ABV • Pike Kilt Lifter - Seattle, WA 6.5% ABV • Elysian Dragonstooth Stout - Seattle, WA 7.5% ABV

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If you tried one new beer a day at Yard House, it would take you four months to try them all.

With 124 different beers on tap and the largest glass size being the “Half Yard” (32oz), you can drink over half the length of a football field! We do not suggest that you try and do this in one day, or even in one month, but you will be glad to know the beer will be pure every time you come in. They do a fresh water flush after each keg change and every beer line gets detailed once a month. Management even does a “beer review” twice a year, which probably isn’t as fun as it sounds. www.DLISTMAGAZINE.com

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summer cocktails

ADULT LEMONADE 1.5 oz Reyka Vodka 2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup fill with club soda Pour vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker. Shake vigorously, strain over ice in a Collins glass and top with club soda. Add lemon twist or slice for garnish.

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There’s nothing like a refreshing cocktail on a hot summer day that is light and cools you down the moment it hits your lips. Whether you are enjoying a day sailing or sitting on your patio, these cocktails pair perfectly with summertime fun.

SEATTLE SANGRIA 1 750ml bottle of red wine 4 oz Hennessy 4 oz Grand Marnier 4 oz orange juice 4 oz lemon juice 2 oz simple syrup Sliced oranges, melon, grapefruit, and strawberries Combine ingredients in a pitcher and add fruit. Let sit overnight and pour into an iced Collins or wine glass and garnish with mint leaves.

SUNRISE SAILING 1.5 oz Sauza Hornitos 2 oz pink grapefruit juice 2 oz orange juice Dash of grenadine Layer ingredients over ice in a Collins glass starting with tequila, grapefruit juice and then orange juice. Slowly pour grenadine along the inside of the glass to have it sink to the bottom for color. Garnish with a grapefruit or orange slice.

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DEWARNISH HONEY STING 1.5 oz Dewars Highlander Honey 2 oz pressed apple juice 1 lime wedge fill with ginger beer Build all ingredients into an iced highball glass and stir; garish with an apple slice.

Belvedere Lemon Tea

Reminisce back as a child on those hot summer days and the sweet and sour mixture of lemonade and ice tea (known as an Arnold Palmer) quenched your thirst. Now that you are all grown up and summer is back, as an adult you can do the same with Belvedere Lemon Tea Vodka that won’t only taste good, but make you feel good as well.

8 GREAT REASONS TO TRY BELVEDERE LEMON TEA VODKA

AFTERNOON DELIGHT The maceration was created and targeted more for a “multi-generational drink for multiple occasions – all happening around 2 to 6 in the afternoon.”

ALL NATURAL No glycerin, artificial additives, synthetic or artificial ingredients are used, only fresh fruit, flowers and spices.

GOT FIVE ON IT There are five other macerations in the family including: Bloody Mary, Pink Grapefruit, Black Raspberry, Orange, and Citrus.

THAT’S NOT MY NAME Belvedere Lemon Tea is called maceration not flavored vodka, meaning the fruits are infused in the vodka similar to the process of marinating food.

ONLY ONE The only clear tea distillate in the super premium vodka category.

EASY THERE, SWEETS Unlike most sweet tea vodkas, Belvedere Lemon Tea brings a balance of lemon tea, honey, and green tea on your palate with a fresh and buttery note.

EIGHT IS GREAT There are eight unique tea ingredients that include black tea, green tea, chamomile, lemongrass, lemon, ginger, honey, and rose buds.

RESPECT YOUR ELDERS Belvedere Vodka has been produced for over 600 years with Dankowskie Gold Rye along with pure artesian water from its own wells.

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WHEN YOU HEAR THE NAME GIRL TALK, A ONE-MAN ELECTRONIC ARTIST MAY NOT BE THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND. BUT ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE ONE OF GIRL TALK’S (AKA GREGG GILLIS) AMAZING SHOWS AND FEEL THE BEATS OF THE UNIQUE MASH-UPS, YOU WILL REALIZE HIS ARTISTIC TALENT IS NOT ONLY IN MAKING MUSIC BUT IN PERFROMANCES AS WELL. IT WILL BE HARD TO STOP DANCING THE ENTIRE SHOW AND BY THE TIME IT’S OVER, YOU WILL BECOME AN IMMEDIATE FAN. THE DEMAND FOR HIS PERFORMANCES HAS GROWN FROM AUDIENCES OF 50 TO CROWDS OF THOUSANDS, HEADLINING AT NUMEROUS FESTIVALS - INCLUDING SEATTLE’S OWN CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY THIS JULY. interview by Charity Mainville

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“When I’m put on the spot asking to play some Justin Timberlake, I have a real hard time doing that.”

Let’s say that I’m someone that has never heard your music. How would you explain your sound in one sentence?

I think it’s like the last 60 to 70 years of pop music all cut and sliced up and put together to try to make something new; an “audio collage” would be the simplest term.

People tend to automatically relate Girl Talk to a DJ, but you classify yourself as an electric musician. What’s the difference that makes you an electric musician versus a DJ?

For me when I got started a decade ago, the DJ culture was more about DJ’s simply spinning records at clubs. I kind of came out of that setting where, when I got started, I never played in a [dance] club. The goal in all the years of doing this was never to play an unaltered piece of music. Instead I’d be taking bits and pieces of other peoples’ music, transform it, and try to make something new out of it. That’s how it works in my records and also with the live show.

After 5 or 6 years into me doing this, people started to come up to me, asking me “Will you DJ this party?” I had to explain I didn’t really do that. It was no disrespect to that world but it’s always been more comfortable performing on a stage where there is a distinct beginning and end as opposed to a club type thing. That’s when I made the t-shirts about how I’m not a DJ. I’m not too hung up on the title anymore since the lines are really blurred where so many DJ’s produce music. The way I can explain it is when you hear people say I’m going go watch Daft Punk DJ but to me that’s a live electronic show.

They aren’t spinning off other people’s records; they’re basically recreating their own thing.

It’s a live performance and when I perform it’s the same thing. I never spun a record. It’s about

triggering the samples in real time. When I play live, an hour into the set, there may be around 400 samples and every component of that is triggered by hand. When I’m put on the spot asking to play some Justin Timberlake, I have a real hard time doing that. I do my shows live, but it’s more of a rehearsed routine like a band. They have songs written, practice, and play those songs.

I understand you don’t play in clubs. But would you ever consider it or switching to that scene?

Even though I have a specific idea of where I fit in and what I want my shows to be like, I like to be open to playing any sort of event. The whole EDM thing is so big, and I have been approached by people to do a residency in Vegas at clubs or that sort of thing. At this point, I still feel like I have tried to have my own lane the entire time that I have been doing this. This project is influenced by many things. I have always tried to have my own terms, regardless of what is happening in that moment, [I] stick to what I am doing. In 2006, I had a lot of offers where I could’ve used the money and could’ve been a DJ. But I would’ve rather taken less money and play a show to 50 people who want to see it as opposed to playing for a couple hundred people at a club who aren’t even going to know what’s going on because all they want to do is socialize and dance. So as I’ve considered it, I haven’t put down any specific rules I just felt it wasn’t the right fit. Likewise, there has been a lot of music festivals who have reached out to me to play and [I] decline because that’s not the right fit for what I am going for. Those festivals are awesome; it’s just not what I like to do for this type of project.

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I read you made your first mixtape when you were in second grade. Who was on it and why did you decide to do it?

For the first mixtape I didn’t have any money to go buy any music and of course there was no downloading back then. I was really into rap and hip hop, like what would pop up on TV. I would watch In Living Color. I had a boombox so I would just hold it up to the TV and record it. I was into stuff more geared towards kids at the time, like Kriss Kross. But there was heavier stuff like Das EFX and Public Enemy all over that cassette. I was sort of blind to any sort of scene and I liked that energy of rap music.

Did you wear your clothes backwards like Kriss Kross?

[laughs] I never did. I mean I probably wore a pair of pants backwards once, but I never went into public like that.

So you pick your songs by listening to music, figuring out what works and what doesn’t, and put it together, but do you listen to a certain format or how do you decide what to pick?

I kind of go through different phases. I really like going to the record store and picking up a bunch of CD’s and listening to them in my car on the way home. I may be one of the only ones that does that anymore. Other than that I love to listen to the radio on FM or Sirius and I just recently got into Spotify, streaming stuff. Some mornings I get up and I pop in a CD while I am answering emails, listening to the album sort of thing. Other times I’m working on my set or looking at what I am working on and say “Okay, I need some girly 80’s synth pop.” That would be a different thing where I might go through my CD collection, jump on YouTube and bounce around

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through different videos, turn on the radio or prepare for a show, if possible, I would like there any format possible. A lot of top 40 I work with to be a few nods to where we are at. Absolutely. comes from just hearing things in real life... in the What’s your favorite show that you’ve grocery store, a bar, a sporting event or whatever. done so far?

Have you ever thought of mixing in Best show ever? That’s such a tough question different genres, like mixing in Beethoven because I’ve had some real magical shows with then switching to something like the 80’s? upwards of 50 people and then I’ve had great I have recently. I listen to a lot of music shows at festivals for 50,000 people. It’s tough, outside of what I sample. A lot of times when I am but I would say one that stands out in the past preparing music I am thinking of the next show year was a festival called Music Midtown in with a limited time to put that stuff together Atlanta. I was second to last and the only other band playing after me was Pearl Jam. It was actually the last show before a break that I was taking. Sometimes with big festivals, it’s kind of hard to make a connection to not get lost in the crowd. At that particular show I thought that the vibe was just right, not to sound too corny or cliché but the energy was just right and it was a great time.

What has been the craziest moment with a fan of yours?

and it’s nice to stay with recognizable pieces within the top 40 generally. When you take that out of the equation and I am preparing music to make music then it’s open to anything, whether it be classical or something more obscure. I have had some time off from shows in [the] past few months, which I haven’t had in the past 5 or 6 years so I have been experimenting and dabbling with stuff like that. It’s been very liberating, and I think it’s kind of leading towards what the next project will be, changing things up a little bit. The next release I put out you’ll be able to know it’s a project by me, but I do think it will be different compared to the last releases.

You play in real time and rehearse for your shows, but do you base your music format for each show off the city, like in Seattle where the grunge scene originated?

I like to treat it as, I would never sample anything out of what I would normally do [just] because I am somewhere. If I am playing somewhere that is more lined towards electronic music, I’m not gonna purposely work in more electronic music more than I normally would.

I’m a big fan of Nirvana and a lot of Seattle music that I’ve already sampled. So when I’m gonna play Seattle, I might make a conscious effort into working more of that in, but I would never step outside of what I would normally do just for the sake of the city. But definitely for a music festival or a city, where I have to have a specific set or

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I’ve seen all levels of nudity and stuff, but people having sex on stage takes the cake. We invite a lot of people in the audience on stage during the show. It can get really packed on stage so it’s not the sort of thing that’s on display for the crowd. It was more just in the heat of the moment that people started having sex – it’s happened twice now.

How do you decide who you’re going to bring up on stage?

It’s changed over the years, it used to be a free-for-all where we would just open up the stage and let the audience climb up. That led to a number of shows that were just chaotic beyond control, shows ending prematurely and people getting hurt. In recent years people will just go into the audience and try to find a group of people in the audience who look enthusiastic. I don’t want it to be a VIP experience where people have to pay more to get on stage or we look for attractive people.

with the idea of previewing some of the new stuff I’ve been working on these past few months. It’s always a really great way for me to gauge certain material and how it’s impacting the audience in a live setting.

When you think of Seattle, what one word comes to mind?

Cobain, obviously. I’m a hardcore Nirvana fan; it’s my favorite band of all time.

What is your best Seattle memory?

The first show I ever played in Seattle was at Chop Suey. The show audio was recorded, and it really got around on the internet. People often reference that performance to me. Out of all of the bootlegs of my shows out there, it seems like that one is by far the best known. That was at a time when things were just starting to happen for me on a national scale, and I really didn’t have a solid idea of how many people would show up in each city. The show was packed and rowdy, definitely a fun night.

I know you’ve been working on a new album, when is it due to come out?

I’m not sure yet. I’ve worked on this one in a lot of different ways. Right now I have over two hours of new music but a lot of it will not be used.

I’ve been trying to put in full days for the past few months. I’m really happy with where it’s at, but there is a next stage to this process that I want to do. I’d be really disappointed if it didn’t come out within the year but I do think it should be quicker than that. I’m totally guessing at this point. There are a lot of variables in the air, but I feel like it’s to a point where I experiment on a lot of different material and then I reach a point where I revise on what this is going to be, and how it is going to be different from the last album, and exactly what I want to do with it. I feel like I’m there now, where I have a good idea of what it’s going to be – it’s just a matter of getting [it] all together. I would say within the year.

How did playing at the Capitol Hill Block Party come about?

l actually played at the Capitol Hill Block Party one other time, I can’t remember the year… 2008 or 2009. I have been taking it pretty light on shows this year as I’ve been kind of working on this new project that has been doing pretty well, so I’ve kind of just been aiming to do a handful of shows, you know, in places I feel like I hadn’t been to in a little bit. I’ve always had a great history in Seattle and last time the festival was really perfect so I thought it’d be cool to come back. I like that size of festival where it’s not so enormous that you get lost; it’s like a really big extended show. I’m toying

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“I’ve always had a great history in Seattle and last time the festival was really perfect so I thought it’d be cool to come back.”

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S E AT T L E N I G H T L I F E A W A R D S 2 0 1 3 Seattle’s nightlife may not be as well known as its coffee or technology but with the addition of many world-class bars, nightclubs, lounges, and the continued success of some industry veterans, Seattle’s day is coming. Now it’s time to celebrate the people and places that take care of you each weekend you go out and enjoy what the night has to offer. Twenty-two winners were nominated online and voting took place for four weeks accumulating more than 80,000 votes. The remaining thirteen were chosen by the DList Magazine nightlife editors.

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NIGHTCLUB of the year

FOUNDATION Voted #55 for the Top 100 Nightclubs in the World by DJ Mag, a first for Seattle, it comes as no surprise that they swept the votes.

With a lineup of the nation’s top DJ’s playing every night they are open, exhilarating visual displays, heart-stopping sound, top-notch VIP service, rich décor, and sexy gogo dancers... c’mon they earned it.

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COCKTAIL SERVER

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PROMOTER of the year

2218 Western Ave, Seattle 98121 www.foundation-nightclub.com

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BARTENDER of the year

ALEJANDRO COUTIÑO

MELISSA WOLFE

CHAD ANDERSON

Having to serve drinks from cages in Seattle can make a cocktail waitresses’ job rough, but you won’t hear any complaints from Melissa’s guests who are always happy with her service. See Sound Lounge knows she’s the best and are proud to have her on their team.

Most of today’s EDM (Electronic Dance Music) crowd was still in grade school when Chad Anderson threw his first rave in 1996. Fast forward 17 years, and a huge explosion in the dance music scene, and Chad’s USC Events is considered one of EDM’s top promoters in Seattle and the nation.

See Sound Lounge www.seesoundlounge.com

USC Events www.uscevents.com

A great bartender is one who knows how to pour a good drink and can be a therapist at the same time. The more fans they build, the more their reputation precedes them and for Alejandro he proved that, knocking out the competition.

Sarajevo Lounge www.sarajevolounge.com

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BATHROOMS

Q NIGHTCLUB What happens behind the closed unisex bathroom doors is nobody’s business, but at least you won’t have to wait. Q has an adequate amount of stalls for both men and women that are kept clean, stocked and spacious enough for the girls to go together.

1426 Broadway, Seattle 98122 www.qcapitolhill.com

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PHOTOGRAPHER

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JAROD IVERSON

FOUNDATION

TRINITY

Jarod gets around. Don’t be surprised if you see him shooting at a different spot almost every night, but the only shots he’s taking are from his camera.

Working as a nightlife photographer for over a decade, he knows all five parts of nightlife: who, what, where, when, and why the hell not?

It’s not easy managing a line that flows down Western Ave, people that claim to know the owners and guests who can’t figure out why hats aren’t part of the dress code, but Bill Gaudet and Ian Allen manage Foundation’s security staff to keep the Belltown nightclub safe and do it with smiles on their faces.

“Very Important Party-goers” deserve a special spot, and Trinity does it best by giving them their own private area to watch the common folk down below. The best spot to people watch, a personal bar, private bathroom and an intimate area of tables brings out the who’s who of Seattle.

JIve Photography www.jivephotography.com

2218 Western Ave, Seattle 98121 www.foundation-nightclub.com

111 Yesler Way, Seattle 98104 www.trinitynightclub.com

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DJ ASIA It’s hard enough to be a well respected female DJ with skills, let alone be affluent in Hip-Hop, Soul and R&B. DJ Asia has brought her talent to the masses at almost every major club in Seattle and doesn’t show signs of slowing down.

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SEE SOUND LOUNGE

BRITTANY HATCH

Recently celebrating 9 years of bringing unforgettable memories to Belltown, See Sound still brings out the crowds with an intimate atmosphere and an amazing staff. Guests can choose between two rooms of music alongside plenty of beautiful people.

Chances are if you have been out partying in Seattle you have seen Brittany Hatch dancing her ass off as a resident gogo at many of Seattle’s top clubs. Brittany’s accomplishments don’t stop on the dance floor as she is the owneroperator of Eye Candy Gogo that manages and books gogos for clubs and events.

115 Blanchard, Seattle 98121 www.seesoundlounge.com

JOHNNY MONSOON

www.eyecandygogos.com

Johnny Monsoon has quickly become one of Seattle’s top Trance DJ’s.

He’s not just a well rounded club DJ but also an accomplished producer creating original tracks that have led to opening for such artists as Avicii, Above & Beyond and Paul van Dyk. www.johnnymonsoon.com

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HOTEL BAR

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AFTERHOURS

PREFUNK RESTAURANT

SUITE LOUNGE

ELECTRIC TEA GARDEN

OHANA’S

It’s essential for a hotel to house a great bar that locals and visitors alike can enjoy. Suite’s amazing early and late night happy hours offer diverse eats and signature cocktails that makes the Hyatt in Bellevue a whole lot “suite-er.”

It’s not easy to get people to stay out past bar time without being able to offer an alcoholic beverage unless it’s Electric Tea Garden. The electronic music keeps you on your feet dancing and the artwork keeps your eyes busy while the rest of the city closes down.

Ohana means “family” and that’s exactly how welcome you feel when you’re there. Ohana’s delectable Hawaiian & sushi menu is the perfect base to help soak up the shots of sake.

The eclectic décor and tropical drinks make you feel like your in the heart of Waikiki all the while being just a few doors down from some of Belltown’s biggest clubs.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue www.suitelounge.com

1402 E Pike Street, Seattle 98112 www.electricteagarden.com

2207 1st Ave, Seattle 98121 www.ohanabelltown.com

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BLUE MARTINI Cocktails at Blue Martini are as unique as the people that drink them. With over 40 concoctions on their drink menu ranging from the Blue Agave Martini (Herradura Silver Tequila, Blue Curacao, Agave Nectar, Lime Juice & Grapefruit) to the Muscato Martini (Ecco Domani Muscato, Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, St. Germain, Simple Syrup, with a squeeze of Lemon) it’s easy to see what the fuss is all about.

700 110th Ave NE #295, Bellevue 98004 www.bluemartini.com

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KARAOKE

THE SHOWBOX

OZZIE’S

Locals can agree that on any given day of the week, Peso’s is everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar regardless of where you actually live. It is almost impossible to walk in and not run into a friend or two. With delicious Mexican fare and a friendly staff, Peso’s is a Queen Anne fave.

The Showbox is to Seattle what The Roxy is to Hollywood. A live music institution that has allowed superstars and locals alike to play in an intimate venue for real music fans. Many local artists consider playing a sold-out show at The Showbox to be the first step in making it big! Just ask Macklemore.

When friends say they’re going to Ozzie’s in Queen Anne, you should automatically assume there will be drunken sing-alongs involved. Aside from the friendly staff, pool tables & drink specials, Ozzie’s offers a cozy environment for even the most timid of karaoke-goers. Sing it loud! Sing it proud!

605 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle 98109 www.pesoskitchen.com

1426 1st Ave, Seattle 98101 www.showboxpresents.com

105 W Mercer St, Seattle 98119 www.ozziesseattle.com

PESO’S

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LONGEVITY award

NEIGHBOURS Holding the title as the “longest running nightclub” in a trendy city seems like no easy task, but Neighbours proves it is with its 30th anniversary approaching this Labor Day Weekend. Their 1,100 person capacity will help ring in one giant celebration on the hill.

1509 Broadway, Seattle 98112 www.neighboursnightclub.com www.DLISTMAGAZINE.com

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BEST PARTY of the year

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COLLEGE BAR

KINGDOM SATURDAYS

Q NIGHTCLUB

EARL’S ON THE AVE

The weekly party has lived up to its name of being the king of a sick ass parties since 1999. It has taken over every venue it’s been at with its following of partygoers hitting up its team of promoters and DJ’s begging to get on the guest list. You can expect the party to be reigning for years to come.

Q deserves the bragging rights with Seattle’s only Funktion One sound system, recognized worldwide with over 20 speakers and subs within the club. Partygoers won’t just hear the beats, they will feel them as they move across the dance floor.

Right smack dab in the middle of the U-District, Earl’s on the Ave may be the one thing students actually remember from their college years at UW. Open daily from morning till night, it has what any student needs - beer, food, happy hour, and even wi-fi.

1426 Broadway, Seattle 98122 www.qcapitolhill.com

4333 University Way NE, Seattle 98105 www.earlsontheave.com

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COMEDY CLUB

THE PARLOR If you need a good laugh, The Parlor is the top spot that can deliver and that’s no joke. Every weekend comedians from shows such as Chelsea Lately, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more grace the stage to keep Bellevue one happy place.

700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004 www.parlorlive.com

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THE SOCIAL If you didn’t get a chance to experience The Social when it was the hot spot of Capitol Hill, well… you missed out on some great nights of dancing to local and national DJ’s playing diverse music to a diverse crowd. There was no doubt that the industry rolled deep here, and it will forever live in our memories.

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DANCEFLOOR

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ROOFTOP

VOLUME NIGHTCLUB

BALTIC ROOM

TIA LOU’S

The dance floor is where the magic happens in any club. Volume’s extra large dancing space allows for easy navigation through the room and also puts hundreds of excited partiers directly in front of the local and national DJ’s that grace the room weekly. Let’s face it, size matters.

Whether you like hip-hop, reggae, electronic, top 40s, or a little bit of soul, the Baltic Room has an event for that.

Nestled on the edge of Capitol Hill for over 16 years, it sustains its local loyalty along with bringing in new blood to party with every night, making it the most diverse crowd and sound in Seattle.

Summer nights with a cocktail and a happening scene is best enjoyed outdoors in Seattle. Tia Lou’s recently revamped their rooftop with new lights, décor, and VIP cabanas for an ambiance that will make guests relish the warm weather that Seattlelites countdown to every year.

127 S Washington St, Seattle 98104 www.volumeseattle.com

1207 Pine St, Seattle 98101 www.thebalticroom.net

2218 1st Ave, Seattle 98121 www.tialouseattle.com

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SPORTS BAR

FUEL

Attention sports fans! Whether you are heading to a live game or want to watch multiple sports at once, Fuel has what every fan needs; walking distance from the stadiums, multiple TV’s, a big screen projector, cute girls, cold beer and a scoreboard behind the bar.

164 S Washington St, Seattle 98104 www.fuelseattle.com

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BACHELORETTE PARTY

PLACE FOR PRIVATE PARTY

COWGIRLS INC

LUCKY STRIKE

Who needs male strippers when you can party with the Cowgirls? The mechanical bull, bar top dancing with the gorgeous staff and plenty of male customers to rub elbows with are sure to entertain any bridal party. Just remember that what happens at Cowgirls does not always stay at Cowgirls.

Sometimes you just want to have party with 50 of your closest friends! Whether it’s for a birthday, bachelor, bachelorette or divorce. Lucky Strike’s VIP lounge is the best way to celebrate with a private bar, four lanes of bowling, floor to ceiling screens, and your own personal staff at your beck and call.

421 1st Ave S, Seattle 98104 www.cowgirlsinc.com

700 Bellevue Way Ste 250, Bellevue 98004

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SINGLES SCENE

AMBER Amber’s ambiance is magnetic for locals that are single and ready to mingle. Grab the one that catches your eye and dance, socialize or find a chill corner to spark a conversation. The layout allows for easy browsing of the venue for your search for Mr. or Mrs. Right (now).

2214 1st Ave, Seattle 98121 www.amberseattle.com

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

STRIP CLUB

ENCORE NIGHTCLUB

LAST SUPPER CLUB

DREAMGIRLS SEATTLE

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but Encore’s staff is so good looking that they please all onlookers.

From the cocktailers, bartenders, hosts and even management, they look the part of a Vegas nightclub staff that doesn’t let their great looks get in the way of giving amazing customer service.

Electronic dance music has taken over at least one night in every major nightclub across the nation. Last Supper Club was the first club in Seattle to bring in international EDM DJ’s on a regular basis along with breaking local artists like Donald Glaude. They are true nightlife pioneers and after 14 years show no sign of slowing down.

Whether you’re a girl wanting to stray away from all the testosterone from a sports game, or a guy looking for some personal entertainment, DreamGirls of Seattle is the hot spot to go in more ways than one with sexy dancers featured nightly for your viewing pleasure.

1025 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 98402 www.encoreboutiquenightclub.com

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1530 1st Ave S, Seattle 98134 www.dreamgirls-seattle.com

124 S Washington St, Seattle 98104 www.lastsupperclub.com

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THE MEASURE OF A MAN Age, money or success doesn’t define a man. The journey he has

taken defines him. Shane Coakley epitomizes the journey of life.

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The Millionaire Social Club grants its members entry to exclusive MSC mixers, access to personal stylists, discounts at participating boutiques, special packages to worldwide destinations and sporting events, exclusive membership discounts to participating gyms and much more.

For more info on how to join go to; www.millionairesocialclub.com

If you don’t know who Shane Coakley is, there is a chance you haven’t done much networking in Seattle and Bellevue over the past 20 years. Shane is the “Kevin Bacon” of Seattle with a six degree of separation from most anybody you can think of.

Shane began his love affair with the Seattle area and the social scene in 1990 when he opened two limousine companies (Eastside Limousine and Ambassador Limousines). “That’s how I got to meet a lot of people” said Coakley.

After the limo venture ran it’s course Shane took his talents to the network television world with a late night variety talk show on NBC called the Shane Coakley Show. Celebrity guests included Danny Glover, Gary Payton and Kato Kailen. The show ran for two seasons.

Shane moved on to real estate, and his most successful venture to date, The Coakley Partners. Purchasing distressed properties and whole selling them to investors. The Coakley Partners is still Shane’s main business venture currently and is doing business in multiple states across the country.

Venturing back into television in 2012, Shane launched an online cooking show called In the Mix. “I learned to cook while I was in the Chicago projects.

While everyone was gang-banging, I was watching Julia Childs and cooking with my mom,” said Coakley. Focusing on French and Caribbean food Shane garnered interest from Spike TV to hopefully take it from online to television for his second stint on-air.

Currently Shane is embarking on a whole new journey this year launching the Millionaire Social Club in the Seattle area. “The club assists in business to business networking with millionaires to non-millionaires. It also acts as

an event production company, hosting unique and exclusive events for it’s members,” Shane stated. A social club card must be purchased for a one time fee of $499 to be a part of these networking events. Not everyone can get a card though. An application process will select only eligible members decided on by a board. You don’t have to be a millionaire to join the club, but ambition is a must.

At the ripe age of 40, Shane has spent the past 20 years witnessing the growth in the Seattle market for both business and entertainment. There are not too many people in this city that can say they have conquered both of them while achieving a lifetime worth of memories, accomplishments and laughs along the way.

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MAD WORLD

The Mad Caps, the rock-a-billy duo from Las Vegas, recently made their move to Seattle. The band is made up of vocalist and guitarist, Ted Rader and drummer, Jonny Real. Both play like they’ve been plucked from the 50’s with an unapologetic modern groove. Rock has never felt so revived until watching the duo pant on-stage like a couple of live animals. With Ted’s moaning vocals and catchy guitar riffs to Jonny’s sweet beats on the drums, it’s impossible to keep yourself from wanting to shuffle your feet.

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WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 SONGS ON EACH OF YOUR PLAYLISTS? TED: Al Green, “Love And Happiness” • Captain Beefheart, “Autumn’s Child” • Harry Nilsson, “You’re Breakin My Heart” JONNY: Dude City, “Nuclear Fusion” • Fuzz, “This Time I Got A Reason” • Velvet Underground, “European Sun”

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When we’re playing BOOTY music, we like to think of ourselves as SEXUAL SASQUATCHES. Our favorite show that we’ve played in Seattle so far was when we were at MONTOPIA and it was BEASTLY! The crowd is always SWEATY when we’re on stage. Our friends think we are A COUPLE and we would have to SLIGHTLY AGREE.

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MUSIC WE LOVE

OPEN DAILY (SUN-TUE 4PM-12AM / THUR-SAT 4PM-1AM) LATE Night HAPPY HOUR (SUN-WED 10PM-12AM / THUR 10PM-1AM / FRI-SAT 11PM-1AM)

EVERYDAY HAPPY HOUR 4PM-6PM 2311 2ND AVE SEATTLE, WA 98121 • 206.441.6044 • WWW.WASABISEATTLE.COM • FACEBOOK.COM/WASABISEATTLE

DJS

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Q&A

IF AN ALIEN FROM ANOTHER GALAXY ABDUCTED YOU AND TOLD YOU THAT YOU MUST DJ AT A HUGE EVENT IN THEIR MOTHERSHIP, WHAT WOULD YOU PLAY?

White or brown chocolate?

BIG CHOCOLATE: Brown Name a celebrity you would marry, sleep with and kill?

BIG CHOCOLATE: Would kill Tom Cruise three times.

Dude ruins every movie he’s in.

Xbox or PS3?

BIG CHOCOLATE: Xbox (ask me again when the PS4 comes out though!)

What’s your favorite game?

BIG CHOCOLATE: Dark Souls Describe your music.

BIG CHOCOLATE: Personal.

BIG CHOCOLATE: Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Linus And Lucy” • Earth, Wind & Fire, “September” • Michael Jackson, “Beat It” WHAT ARE THREE SONGS YOU ARE CURRENTLY LISTENING TO? BIG CHOCOLATE: Justin Jay, “Static” • The Reef, “Tomb” • Clockwork, “Surge”

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If there are two things I love most in the world it is chocolate and bass drops. Twenty-two year old dubstep DJ/producer, Cameron Argon, a.k.a.

Big Chocolate, is nothing short of tasty with his behemoth bass drops. Cameron started off his music venture as the lead vocalist in a death metal band in San Diego called Burning the Masses. He slowly started gravitating towards EDM, and found his passion after he produced a remix for a metal band.

Adding “vlogger” to his list of talents, Cameron’s

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been gathering quite the cult following on his YouTube channel, which is more than just his music. Whether he is simply staring at the webcam eating ice cream, discussing the trap music movement, or gyrating to his death metal, he’s managed to gain over 23,000+ subscribers.

Local fans are now able to experience Big Chocolate with his new residency at Foundation Nightclub for its SUBstance Wednesdays. After his first show there he stated, “damn I’m glad that I live in Seattle now.”

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BOUTIQUES

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SUITS, TIES AND SUMMERTIME A New Boutique’s Mission: Combine All Three

written by Jamei June photos provided by Feather and Oar

Men, wouldn’t you like to go straight from the office to out on the town in the same suit and tie? Summertime is here and Feather & Oar is prepared to give you a classic, personal style you can be confident in anywhere.

Only selling a selected collection of gently used, fine menswear, the boutique caters to young professionals.

Most items ranging from $20- 50. Owners JD Elquist and Travis Pranger agree, “We wanted to create a price point that was accessible on the lower-end and a no-brainer for higher incomes.”

Open just over six months, the boutique’s summer collection is current. The line contains polished casual menswear made of cotton, light-weight wools, and linen suiting and sport coats. From your desk to a bar’s patio deck, Feather & Oar has you covered.

Working It Out For young start-up companies like Feather & Oar it is often very difficult to navigate the small business landscape, let alone afford a storefront for a conceptual men’s boutique.

That is where Tacoma’s Spaceworks comes in.

A joint initiative of the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce designed to activate empty storefronts and vacant space. They were able to give Feather & Oar a temporary home until they were able to begin generating enough income to move into their own space this past January. For more information on Spaceworks please visit: www.spaceworkstacoma.wordpress.com

759 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 448-9911

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Before and After Ever want to capture that “fresh from the salon” look right after finishing your appointment? Well Gary Manuel Studio has installed a U-Snaps photobooth directly in the new South Lake Union salon so you can both capture your look when you arrive and then see the difference with a follow up shot after your service.

All images are linked to the salon’s Facebook page for your sharing pleasure.

SALONS

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PLUGGED IN PAMPERING

SOUTH LAKE UNION’S NEW GARY MANUEL SALON COMBINES GUILTLESS RELAXATION FOR THE ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL written by Jamei June photo by Matthew Pew

Check list for your lunch break: charge your phone, reply to emails, order takeout, schedule a haircut and massage.

Sounds familiar? If you’re like most professionals, they have pampering themselves on the bottom of their list.

Imagine if you can do it all? How about at one place? You can at the new Gary Manuel salon in South Lake Union. Passerbys do a double take looking through the window to see customers getting their hair done while typing on their devices and having food brought to them.

The one stop salon is all about efficiency. As soon as you walk in, you’ll find stools and a bar that gives customers access to free Wi-Fi. And, once you are at the chair for your hair appointment, there are USB plugins at every station. Clients can charge their cellphone or iPad while they get recharged.

Gary Howse, co-founder and Creative and Education Leader, states that this salon is different from the rest, “This is veered more for working, young, urban

neighborhood. You get pampered but are still plugged in.”

Pampered is an understatement and a priceless experience. At no additional charge with an appointment, customers can choose a scalp or hand massage, aroma therapy hot towel or makeup retouch. This salon makes luxury affordable with haircuts starting at only $30 and foils starting at $80.

J’Keren Sears, marketing director for the salon, said each salon visit comes with value. “It’s Aveda’s way of making sure you don’t just get a service done. We want you to have an experience.”

And that experience includes having customers understand the salon’s environmentally friendly ways. The salon’s countertops are made of recycled glass and the entire salon is filled with high efficiency appliances and lighting.

Most importantly, busy professionals can mark off their to do list without sacrificing their time and wallet.

390 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 728-1234

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Tuffer Harris Michele Hann Kang

She may be petite in size, but her voice is a bold force to be reckoned with. Seattleite singer/ songwriter Bridget “Jett” Hermano ditched her full ride UW scholarship to chase her dreams of making music, and recently made it to the Top 40 contenders on this season of American Idol. She’s accumulated a large fan base from her YouTube channel by performing r&b covers on her piano or guitar - and certainly caught our attention with her heartwarming passion for music.

After graciously letting us do a fun photo shoot with her, I was able to get to know what the starlet was all about.

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BRIDGET FILLED IN THE BLANKS

Describe your experience on American Idol.

BRIDGET: Unreal What genre would you classify your music?

BRIDGET: Pop/R&B How would you describe your wardrobe?

BRIDGET: Comfortable What stage do you dream of performing on?

BRIDGET: CenturyLink Field What celebrity would you love to work with?

BRIDGET: Pharrell Williams Name a song that best describes you.

BRIDGET: Boyz II Men “I Will Get There”

Most people don’t know that I can juggle and unicycle at the same time. I define music as a gift from God and a universal expression of the soul. My biggest fear is attempting a backflip and popping balloons.

My favorite place in Seattle is Capitol HIll. Great food, clubs, music and fashion within walking distance. Nobody knows me better than my twin sister.

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2030 1st ave Seattle, WA 98121 I (206) 441 - 5511 I www.milagrossalonspa.com I twitter.com/MilagrosSalon

On Katherine: Dress/Only Hearts Shoes: Stylist’s own; Headband/Desigual Jewelry/Stylist’s own

Romance -andWhimsy photos by Julia Duffy Domrose

Production, Art Direction & Styling by Jenascia Chakos

Assisted by Jessica Delos Santos, Courtney “Biscuit” Byrd, Daniella Kirby, Stephanie Whitman, Ashley Boettigheimer & Kayla Dumo

Hair by Monique Wilson Makeup by Sara Kendall for SK Artistry Models: Katherine McQuad for TCM, Luiza Farber & Elle Debell for Seattle Models Guild Shot on location at The Woodland Park Rose Garden

On Luiza: Dress/Pink Basis Jewelry/Stylist’s own

On Elle: Dress/Pink Basis; Sweater/Jamie Von Stratton Scarf/Stylist’s own On Katherine: Bustier/Only Hearts; Swim Bottoms/ Lisa Blue; Butterfly Headpiece/Jamie Vo On Luiza: Lace Jumper/Dolce Vita; Hat/H & M; Jewelry/Stylist’s own; Shoes/Jeffrey Campbell

Bernard Suit & Shirt/Noble Suit Company Tie/Forever 21 Suspenders/Men’s Warehouse Hat/Goorin Bros Watch/Shocking Goat

Brayden Suit, Shirt, Tie & Kerchief/Trillium Custom Suits Watch/Seiko

Ric Suit/Express Men Shirt/Maceoo Watch/Movado

On Elle: Dress/Sage/Thread Sense; Shoes/Privileged Sunglasses/Sunday Somewhere; Jewelry/Stylist’s own

SWEATER TANK/Belle N Matisse/$215 GREGORIO JACKET/Vue Society/$189 On Luiza: Top/Charlotte Russe SUIT: exclusive formal tailored by Bautista PANTS/Belle N Matisse/$265 Flower Bottoms/Jamie Von 55% Hemp / 45% Silk Stratton / Cotton Thread / Real SHOES/Jeffrey Campbell/NastyGal.com/$175 Shoes/Alejandra Headband/Zeffira Horn Buttons.G;$1,500.

SUNGLASSES/VonZipper/$90 Watches/Elle Time; Bangle/Elle Time

TRILLIUM CUSTOM TAILORING (www.trilliumtailor.com) SUIT: custom designed and handmade by Trillium Custom Tailoring, fabric is 100% wool from Italy in vibrant blue; suit is three-piece, full canvas, slim cut with ticket pocket. $1100.

On Luiza: Vintage Dress/Jamie Von Stratton Sunglasses/Sunday Somewhere; Necklace/Lunaversoul Belt & Bow/Stylist’s own On Katherine: Bandeau Bikini/Insight Swimwear Skirt/Only Hearts; Sunglasses/Sunday Somewhere Necklace/Lunaversoul; Headband/Stylist’s own On Elle: Dress/Jamie Von Stratton Sunglasses/Sunday Somewhere; Earrings/Lunaversoul Bracelet/Stylist’s own

On Elle: Skirt/Lush/Thread Sense Lace Top/Only Hearts; Bolero/Jamie Von Stratton Flower Head Piece/Greg Thompson Earrings/Lunaversoul On Katherine: Dress/Jamie Von Stratton Necklace/Stylist’s own Flower Head Piece /Greg Thompson On Luiza: Dress/Jamie Von Stratton Earrings/Lunaversoul; Necklace/Stylist’s own Flower Head Piece/Greg Thompson

On Elle: Pearl Corset/Limelight Fashion Crochet Bikini Bottoms/Vivid Haiku Hat/Something Special

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On Gwendolyn: Top/Arden B Bottoms/Desigual

On Gwendolyn: One Piece/Lisa Blue Jeans/My Middle Name is Eugene Boots/Bronx On Andrea: Bandeau Top/InSight Swimwear Leather Capri’s/Courtney Allegra Jewelry/Lunaversoul Shoes/Luichiny

On Andrea: Bandeau top/Lisa Blue Jeans/Dittos

On Andrea: Top/Marlies Dekkers Bottoms/360 Swimwear

On Andrea: Triangle Top/Swimwear 360 Pants/Stylist’s own Bangle/Desigual Headband/Wren + Glory

On Gwendolyn: Bikini Top/Vivid Haiku Suspender Jeans/Dittos

On Gwendolyn: Bandeau Top/Desigual Bottoms/Lisa Blue Vest/Courtney Allegra

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On Terrence : Mesh Tank/Robert Gellar/BLACKBIRD Cotton Tank/Odynvovk/BLACKBIRD Pants/Robert Gellar/BLACKBIRD Scarf/BLACKBIRD Mask/Misfit Leather On Tenoa : Sleeveless Jacket/Robert Gellar/BLACKBIRD Pants/Odynvovk/BLACKBIRD Scarf/BLACKBIRD Mask/Misfit Leather

On Terrence : Jacket/THE FINERIE Sweat Pants/Robert Gellar/BLACKBIRD Belt/Stylist’s own Shoulder Armor/Misfit Leather Necklace/Lunaversoul

On Tenoa : Suspender Shirt/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Shorts/Smitty/ZEBRACLUB Hat/BLACKBIRD Boots/Models own Leather Claw Glove/Misfit Leather On Terrence : Shirt/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Shorts/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Hat/BLACKBIRD Boots/Stylists own Monster Mask/Misfit Leather Pocket Belt/Misfit Leather

On Terrence : Sleeveless Hoodie/ Robert Gellar/BLACKBIRD NECKLACE/Lunaversoul

On Tenoa : Sweater/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Slacks/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Shoes/Hush Puppies/THE FINERIE Necklace/Lunaversoul Ring/Stylist’s own Donkey Mask/Misfit Leather

On Terrence (front): Shirt/Moods of Norway/THE FINERIE Shorts/Zanerobe/ZEBRACLUB Necklace/Lunaversoul On Tenoa: Tank/Element Emerald Collections/ZEBRACLUB Pants/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Necklace/Lunaversoul

On Tenoa : Shirt/Desigual/THE FINERIE Fox Mask/Misfit Leather

On Tenoa: Blazer/INC/MACYS Shorts/Obey Propaganda/ZEBRACLUB Necklaces/Lunaversoul On Terrence: Blazer/Antony Morato/THE FINERIE Shorts/Obey Propaganda/ZEBRACLUB Necklaces/Lunaversoul

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