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Maskell at Shamrockfest 2009

For the fourth year in a row, DJ Maskell has been asked to headline once again at the largest yearly music festival in Washington DC, Shamrockfest!  It is quite a high honor to be asked to return year-after-year to such a prestigious event, and very few have had the privilege of doing so even once, let alone on a recurring basis.

This massive music festival draws an average of 40,000+ DC area concertgoers to see amazing performers performing on a dozen stages spanning across the RFK Stadium Festival Fairgrounds.   With dozens of attractions, entertainment areas, games, rides, food vendors, and of course a never-ending supply of BEER, this Saint Patrick’s day celebration is like none other in the region.  The Festival Fairgrounds are filled with happy St. Patties Day revelers and partygoers in a sea of green that’s not to be mistaken for the nearby Anacostia River.

Maskell and Paul Oakenfold backstage at Shamrockfest 2008

DJ Maskell will be headlining in the Electronic Music showcase, an entire stage area devoted entirely to the pulsing sounds, rhythms, and melodies of Electronic Dance Music.  Maskell will be throwing down a signature set of house, dance, electro, and live mashups that is sure to tear up the crowd like no other DJ can.  As Maskell says, “I’m not satisfied with my performance until I hear people spontaneously shouting ‘wooo!’.  That’s when you know you’ve got something good.”

Historically, Maskell has electrified the crowd at Shamrockfest with pounding bass, ripping beats, compelling melodies, and driving rhythms that force people to dance whether they like it or not.   Renowned local heavy metal music enthusiast and shock jock Michael Swinburne was in attendance at Shamrockfest 2009, and candidly remarked “God I hate this techno shit, but I just can’t help but dance to it when Maskell’s playing.  He’s really damn good.”

Live on the decks at Shamrockfest 2007

There’s no question about Maskell’s talent.  From his roots working the nightlife scene in DC as a flyerboy to starting his own nightclub and gaining residencies at radio stations, music festivals, nightclubs, and major events, Maskell has made an impressive career for himself.  He’s even headlined at one of the most famed weekly electronic events in the world, GLOW, which brings the biggest names in electronic dance music to the heart of Washington DC.  Glow is an event that is of the same caliber as Gatecrasher and Ministry of Sound, which have been the key pillars in establishing and maintaining the electronic music scene around the world.

So get ready for an insane performance this year at Shamrockfest, because rain or shine, its going to be out-of-this-world!

Shamrockfest is a major yearly music festival held in on the RFK Stadium Festival Fairgrounds in Washington DC. The lineup this year includes such artists as: The Roots, Seven Nations, Train, Mr. Greengenes, Stephen Kellog and the Sixers, Street Dogs, Donegal Xpress, Carbon Leaf. Scythian, Enter The Haggis, Icewagon Flu, The Tossers, Black 47, Dr FU, Charm City Saints, The Rovers, Bare Knuckle Boxers, Rome In A Day, Hotspur, & White Ford Bronco, Along Those Lines, DJs: Oh Snap!!, Playboy Model DJ Kay Jay, Chris Styles, Flounder, Dave Russell (Flipside), Pat Premier, Maskell, Kwest, Lil’ Fos, DJ “Q”, Yummy and Rene!

NOTE! Shamrockfest 2010 will go on rain or shine, so dress appropriately! Shamrockfest rain has happened in the past and has not slowed people down at all.  Its still just as packed and crazy!  So bring an umbrella just-in-case it rains at Shamrockfest this year because the show WILL GO ON!

STEP ONE: SUBMIT YOUR LIST TO ME

Guestlist line on the right in this pic, regular admission on left closer to wall.

Submit your list to me before 7pm on the day of the event. A guest list submission should look like this:

Jessica Yearry
Mike Swinburne
John Hall
Darren Watkins +4
Juan Alvarez +10

One name per line, first and last name. The “plus number” means that there will be (number) of guests showing up with that person. You can do that instead of listing every name, but remember that these people must show up with the person whose name is listed.

STEP TWO: SHOW UP TO THE CLUB (ON TIME)

Guestlist girl in white, center of pic, marking customers off the guestlist at Ultrabar

- When you arrive at the club, there will be two lines: The everyday loser line and the Guestlist Line, which are side-by-side on the right side of the building. (the left side is for table reservations, etc)

- The guestlist line at Ultrabar and Fur is the one closest to the curb, away from the wall. Just look for the important-looking person with the clipboard. Not sure? Just ask any employee or promoter.

- When you talk to the person with the clipboard, just tell them “hey, I’m on DJ Maskell’s Guest List. I’m (name).” If you’ve got a plus number, continue with “…and these are my plus (number) guests.”

This is the Regular Admission line at peak hour

- Pay attention to the guestlist times listed on the event page or in the confirmation message that I send back to you. This means you must be inside the door by those times to get hooked up, so please remember to keep that in mind when planning your night. Parking, ID Check, and stuff like that ALWAYS takes longer than you expect.

STEP THREE: PARTY!

I certainly hope that I don’t have to explain this part to you!

Two lovely ladies having a great time

Friday Nights in Washington DC are at Ultrabar where DJ Maskell hosts Ladies Night!  Ultrabar is one of the finest DC nightclubs, from the solid hardwood floors to the vaulted ceilings, from the luxurious marble bartops to the chrome accents, Ultrabar is a classy venue that’s a cut above the rest.  Featuring Five Floors and Four DJs, its like having four separate clubs rolled into one awesome clubbing experience!

Maskell spins House, Dance, and Electro down in the vault level, Geometrix throws down on the main floor with Hip Hop, Top 40, and Mashups, Bomba is upstairs in “The Bedroom” spinning Latin Music, and Tektronics is up in the top floor “Chroma” spinning Dance and Mashups!

EVENT DETAILS

Location: 911 F St. NW Washington DC 20001 (Venue Website)
Metro: Red Line to Gallery Place-Chinatown or Metro Center
Age Requirement: 18+ with proper ID.
Dress Code: Casual/Fashionable. No Baggy Jeans, Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers etc.
Cover: $20 Normally, or get in Free on Maskell’s Guestlist (see below)
Music Format:

• Vault: DJ Maskell: House, Dance, Electro
• Main floor: DJ Geometrix: Hip Hop, R&B, Old School
• Bedroom: DJ Bomba: Latin Rhythms
• Chroma: DJ Tektronics: Dance, Mashups

DRINK SPECIALS

$5 Dos Equis
$8 1800 Silver Tequila
$6 007 Mix Drinks
$6 Patron Espresso Shots
$8 Grand Mariner shots till Midnight
OPEN BAR 9PM-10PM!

GET IN FREE

Guestlist: Email DJ Maskell (guestlist@djmaskell.com) with the names of the people coming with you by 7pm Friday.

(Not familiar with using guestlist? Learn more about using the guestlist system)

The dancefloor on a Wednesday Night at Bourbon Street on Main, Harrisonburg

DJ Maskell performs AND hosts The Wednesday Night Dance Party and Round II Thursdays at Bourbon Street on Main, Harrisonburg’s premiere Restaurant and Nightclub.  Every week, hundreds of local college students from JMU, Bridgewater, EMU, BRCC, and beyond come out to dance to the sounds of DJ Maskell playing the best in Dance, House, and Top 40 all night long.

Maskell, being one of the key founders of Bourbon Street, has modeled the club to reflect his background running nightclubs in Washington DC.  This party features a pounding sound system on the dancefloor to keep the beats flowing and the people moving, his infamous state-of-the-art intelligent lighting system to drive the crowd into a frenzy, and the chill bar and lounge area to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

The best food in Harrisonburg

As an added bonus, the kitchen is open ALL NIGHT serving the complete menu to hungry partiers.  In addition to serving the standard quick-service bar classics like fries, burgers, wraps, and wings, you can also order any of Bourbon Street’s signature dishes to be served to you in the bar/lounge area.  You can get a full rack of delicious BBQ Ribs, Authentic New-Orleans style Jambalaya, Ribeye Steak, Gumbo, and more.  There’s even a full breakfast menu complete with Omelets, Waffles, French Toast, Eggs, Pancakes and everything else you crave when you’ve got a case of late night munchies.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: 1588 South Main Street, Harrisonburg VA, 22801 (Venue Website)
Bus Routes: 4, 10, 31, 37, 38, and Sunday Shuttle 2
Music Format: DJ Maskell: House, Dance, Electro, Top 40, Hip Hop, and Mashups
Dress Code: Casual Attire. No Baggy Jeans, Work Boots, Stained or Soiled Clothing, Oversized Tee Shirts, etc.

Wed Age: 18+ all night with College ID.  Warning: Do not drink underage here.
Wed Cover: $5 for 21+, $7 for under 21. Free before 11pm for 21+ with College ID

Thu Age: 18+ must enter before 10:15pm.
Thu Cover: $5 for 21+, $7 for under 21. Free before 10pm for 21+. Free all night if you were there on Wednesday and are still wearing your wristband. A valid credit card receipt is also acceptable.

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