HOORAY FOR THE MIXTAPE 16!: A Special Monog Records Listening Event!!!!!!  
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18^th | 8pm-2am | FREE, never a cover @ Maria’s
Presented by FULL SPECTRUM

Hosted @ Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar

960 W. 31^st St. | Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-890-0588

(Luis has put together a mix to download for FREE as a way of saying “thank you” to those supporting our events @ Maria’s. Get our first release of the “PUSH PLAY” mini-mix series HERE and enjoy! And be on the lookout for more to come.)

Besides our usual fare of choice mixtape selections by Maria’s resident DJ, LGA| aka Luis Gabriel Aguilera , Luis will also be playing an exclusive Monog Records set at midnite to celebrate the EP release from our friend Joal from Lisbon, Portugal. Today is the official date of Joal’s latest Monog Records release “Rest in Eden” EP. And it is just phenomenal.

Once in a while an underground dance music label comes around that brings a DJ back to the fundamentals of why he or she spends so numerous hours (days really) digging, discovering and enjoying what he or she plays - whether it’s in front of a crowd or at home. MONOG RECORDS is one of those labels. So drop by to check it out and get your groove on!

Guest DJ for this EVENT: ATECH

BEACHY BOYS & BEACHY GIRLS (2012 Finale)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15^th | 8pm-3am | FREE, no cover
Presented by FULL SPECTRUM

Hosted @ Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar

960 W. 31^st St. | Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-890-0588
 

Come ring in Mexican Independence Day @ Maria’s and come to the finale of our 2012 “Beachy” series. Better yet, let's make it a threesome and celebrate the revolution inside all of us as well!

But don’t expect the same old song and hat dance. No sombreros, nor pistolas for Maria’s resident DJ – known simply to his friends as “Luis.” Nope. For this native Gunajuatoan (the state of Guanjuato is where the famous Mexican “Cry” for independence was delivered), revolution is a real upgrade, organic and dynamic, not dead; a refining of what works best; a subtraction of what does not work; and a constant search and discovery for what illuminates. Revolution is a culture that grows and doesn't just get plastered on some coffee mug for a buck to look cool.

And what a little sound revolution we've had. With the “Beachy” series, we so far have offered a musical pot called “eclectic beach,” simmering with chill down tempo, space rock, 70s classic rock, classic surf, roots reggae, etc., and coming to a boil with late night tech house sounds and beat down techno that would titillate the heartiest Ibiza bound or Brazilian revelers - everybody just happily getting along. So let’s see what Luis cooks up for this last homage to the love of the beach and that final rest you get after a hard day's work.

Come with an open mind, because a real revolution begins within.

Music SELECTIONS by Maria's Resident DJ:

LGA | aka Luis Gabriel Aguilera | Full Spectrum | Chicago 

HOORAY FOR THE MIXTAPE 15!: w/a Special Monog Records DJ Set  
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30^th | 8pm-2am | FREE, never a cover @ Maria’s
Presented by FULL SPECTRUM

Hosted @ Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar

960 W. 31^st St. | Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-890-0588

FIRST OFF, we want to give a special “thank you” to those who have been supporting our FS events @ Maria’s from close and afar by spreading them via word-of-mouth, attending, being there in spirit, etc. It’s been great since we started these events and we aim to keep them that way. And to put actions behind our words, Luis has put together a mix to download for free. Get our first release of the “PUSH PLAY” mini-mix series HERE and enjoy!

NOW, on to the party…

HFTM15!: w/a Special Monog Records Set by LGA | aka Luis Gabriel Aguilera

Once in a while an underground dance music label comes around that brings a DJ back to the fundamentals of why he or she spends so numerous hours (days really) digging, discovering and enjoying what he or she plays - whether it’s in front of a crowd or at home. MONOG RECORDS is one of those labels. After the usual fare of mixtape sets selected by LGA, Luis will be playing a set of his favorites from this Portuguese label @ 11pm.

MONOG RECORDS is a net label based in Lisbon, Portugal run by DJ/Producer Joal since 2009. The label’s aim is to create a unique relationship with its artists and their music. The respect, loyalty and absolute taste for good music are the fundamental values that move the label forward. Although the label has what some would term a house/tech-house style in its catalog body, MONOG RECORDS does not follow any electronic music sub-genre style. Monog is there for the good music and its only demand is that it’s good!

We are happy to spread the MONOG RECORDS sound for this edition of HFTM with a special DJ set by LGA!

BEACHY BOYS & BEACHY GIRLS (The summer series continues!)
FRIDAY, JULY 27^th | 8pm-3am | FREE, no cover
Presented by FULL SPECTRUM

Hosted @ Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar

960 W. 31^st St. | Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-890-0588
 

While we bake in Chicago, our lakefront community is jammed with cyclists, swimmers, runners, beach volleyball players, longboard riders, skateboard talent, sun bathers, lazy day strollers and all sorts of life organisms just living it up. Meanwhile, sunny days are turning into endless summer nights. And at Maria’s we got just the event for the times.

The musical broadcast for the evening? We’re calling it “eclectic beach.” Whether it’s chill downtempo wavy trip-hop, classic surf, Spanish reggae magic or a late night tech house snack, and so on, we’ll somehow make it all fit together nicely for you.

So go on, bring on that beachwear, wear a lei, look sexy and get ready to press a cold glass against the forehead as you relax after a day of taking in the rays, sitting in the office, or whatever it is you do to survive in this steely jungle we call home.  (Oh, by the way, we’ll also have some cool videos to watch too...enjoy!)

Music SELECTIONS by Maria's Resident DJ:

LGA | aka Luis Gabriel Aguilera | Full Spectrum | Chicago

HOORAY FOR THE MIXTAPE 14!
THURSDAY, JULY 19^th | 8pm-2am | FREE, never a cover @ Maria’s
Presented by FULL SPECTRUM

Hosted @ Maria’s Packaged Goods& Community Bar | 960 W. 31^st St. | Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-890-0588

Get your grub on @ PleasantHouse Bakery | 964 W. 31^st St. | Order the Royal Pot Pie @ PHB & Eat it @ Maria’s!

Music SELECTIONS by Maria's Resident DJ:

LGA | aka Luis GabrielAguilera | Full Spectrum | Chicago

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The Return of Special Guest DJ:

ATECH | Tech House | Lounge House | Indie Dance