It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to make plans for the weekend. We’ve rounded up some of the top shows happening around the country these next few days for you to check out. Jump past the break for the full list.
If we have missed anything, please comment and let us know!
New York City
Featured event:
Friday 12/21
Zeds Dead @ Webster Hall | Sold Out
This Canadian electronic music duo is throwing a party for the countdown to oblivion this Friday at Webster Hall. Zeds Dead is most famous for mixing a diverse variety of genres into their notorious dubstep sounds. The duo manages to smoothly incorporate electro, hip-hop, glitch, amongst many other genres into their music. Their music is constantly evolving and changing for the best. We hope that many of you will make your way over to Webster Hall this Friday for an awesome dubstep show.
Thursday 12/20
DJ Bl3nd & PrototypeRaptor @ Pacha | Purchase Tickets
Cazzette @ Riff Raff’s | More Info
The Martinez Brothers @ Provocateur | More Info
Friday 12/21
Cosmic Gate @ Pacha | Purchase Tickets
Cadenza Residency: Reboot @ Cielo | Purchase Tickets
Saturday 12/22
Gareth Emery @ Pacha | Purchase Tickets
Miami
Featured event:
Thursday 12/20
Adrian Lux @ LIV | Purchase Tickets
This Friday we suggest you check out Adrian Lux at LIV Miami. Coming off of three huge singles “Can’t Sleep”, “Strawberry” and “Teenage Crime” this Swede has a promising future ahead of him. Having already had his music remixed by some of the biggest names in the game, we expect big things to come from Lux in 2013. Be sure to check out LIV this weekend.
Friday 12/21
Third Party @ LIV | Purchase Tickets
Saturday 12/22
Boris @ Space | Purchase Tickets
Danny Daze & Kate Simko @ Treehouse | Purchase Tickets
Roger Sanchez @ LIV | Purchase Tickets
Las Vegas
Featured event:
Saturday 12/22
Deniz Koyu @ XS | Purchase Tickets
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Las Vegas for some pre-Christmas celebration, Deniz Koyu is bringing his talents and his recent whirlwind tour to the decks at XS on Saturday night. With a production history as varied as ‘Bong’ and ‘Follow You‘, Koyu’s set is not to be missed.
Friday 12/21
Chuckie @ Marquee | Purchase Tickets
Diplo @ XS | Purchase Tickets
Saturday 12/22
EC Twins @ Tao | Purchase Tickets
Sander Van Doorn, Nadia Ali @ Marquee | Purchase Tickets
Sunday 12/23
Gareth Emery, Blake Jarrell @ Marquee | Purchase Tickets
Manufactured Superstars @ XS | Purchase Tickets
Los Angeles/Southern California
Featured event:
Sunday 12/23
Dillon Francis @ El Rey | Purchase Tickets
The king of moombah (and ‘your mom’ jokes) is spending the long weekend at the El Rey Theater, with three shows lined up from Friday to Sunday. Known for his unconventional and always entertaining sets — throwing Spice Girls into the mix at Hard Day of the Dead, for example — Dillon Francis is the must-see artist in SoCal this weekend. The first two shows are already sold out, so get on it!
Thursday 12/20
Nadia Ali @ Sutra | Purchase Tickets
Shlohmo, RL Grime, Groundislava @ Echoplex | Sold Out
Sean Tyas @ Heat Ultra Lounge | Purchase Tickets
Chris Lake @ Lure | Purchase Tickets
Norin @ Rad @ Fluxx | Purchase Tickets
Chuckie @ Yost | Purchase Tickets
Friday 12/21
Mat Zo @ Exchange | Purchase Tickets
Araabmuzik, Baauer @ Avalon | Purchase Tickets
Dillon Francis @ El Rey | Sold Out
George Acosta @ Ten | Purchase Tickets
Scooter @ Lavelle @ Yost | Purchase Tickets
Saturday 12/22
Manufactured Superstars @ AV Nightclub |
Derrick Carter, Mark Farina @ Exchange | Purchase Tickets
Infected Mushroom @ Avalon | Purchase Tickets
Le Castle Vania @ Voyeur | Purchase Tickets
Heatbeat @ Circus Disco | Purchase Tickets
Liquid Stranger @ The Fonda | Purchase Tickets
Dillon Francis @ El Rey | Sold Out
Swedish Egil @ Yost | Purchase Tickets
Sunday 12/23
Sander Van Doorn @ Sutra | Purchase Tickets
Tommy Trash @ Yost | Purchase Tickets
Heatbeat @ Hard Rock Hotel (San Diego) | Purchase Tickets
San Francisco/Northern California
Featured event:
Thursday 12/20
Danny Avila @ District 30 (Sacramento) | Purchase Tickets
It has been a huge year for Spanish newcomer, Danny Avila. At only 17 this kid already has quite an impressive list of accolades under his belt. Avila has not only opened for some of the biggest names in the business recently, but he also released his first big track on beatport, “Breaking Your Fall.” In addition to all of his recent accomplishments he also has his own weekly show on Sirius XM. If you’re in the mood to attend a fun and high-energy show, we suggest checking out Danny Avila over the weekend.
Friday 12/21
Ken Loi @ Vessel | Purchase Tickets
Deniz Koyu, Danny Avila @ Ruby Skye | Purchase Tickets
Saturday 12/22
Cedric Gervais @ Ruby Skye | Purchase Tickets