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There's a hoot for every night owl at Valley clubs this summer

A A A Comments Thursday, Jun 3 2004

All events subject to change. Call venue first to confirm details.

There's plenty of cuttin' and scratchin' at Valley clubs this summer.

The heat is on at weekly DJ events like Suede's "Posh" and "Batucada" at Next.

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DJ/Dance Music Weekly events

Acme Bar & Grill: 4525 N. Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale, 480-990-7111. Tuesdays & Fridays: Translator (hip-hop). Saturdays: DJ Jason (Top 40, hip-hop).

Acme Roadhouse: 855 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, 480-517-1818. Thursdays: DJ J. Alan (house). Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays: DJ Jason (Top 40, hip-hop). Mondays: DJs MCB & J. Alan (hip-hop, house, '80s retro).

Ain't Nobody's Bizness: 3031 E. Indian School Rd., 602-224-9977. Fridays: DJ D Anthony (Top 40). Thursdays & Saturdays: DJ Suzy (Top 40). Wednesdays: Underground House Night (house). Sundays: DJ Static (house, hip-hop).

Axis/Radius: 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480-970-1112. Thursdays: Summer Nights with DJ MCB, Vance Rogers, & Josh Royal (all genres). Fridays: Kashmeer (hip-hop). Saturdays: Coolmix Big Saturdays with DJs Swerv & Phantom (all genres).

Anderson's Fifth Estate: 6820 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-4168. Thursdays: Piranha Room/Area 51 with DJs Jeremy & Ricky (industrial/goth, electroclash). Fridays: Electrolust with Kevin Brown (electroclash). Saturdays: Retro Night with DJ Gregg ('80s retro). Tuesdays: DJ Statik (hip-hop).

Arizona Roadhouse: 1120 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, 480-929-9940. Thursdays-Saturdays: DJ Chuck (Top 40).

AZ 88: 7353 Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, 480-994-5576. Thursdays: DJ Seduce (downtempo acid jazz fusion). Fridays & Saturdays: P-Body/DJ Seduce (acid jazz lounge). Sundays & Wednesdays: P-Body (downtempo acid jazz retro).

Boom Night Club: 1724 E. McDowell Rd., 602-254-0231. Fridays: Hot Pink! (electroclash). Saturdays: Salt Shaker (Latin hip-hop). Sundays: History ('80s and '90s retro).

Buzz the Original Fun Bar: 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-991-FUNN. Fridays & Saturdays: Power 92.3 hosts (hip-hop/R&B).

Cabana: 6810 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-421-9055. Fridays: Fluid Fridays (Top 40). Saturdays: Summerslam with DJ Jesse (all genres).

Club Bash: 230 W. Fifth St., Tempe, 480-966-8200. Thursdays: Island Night with DJ 2% (house and hip-hop). Fridays: Ladies First with DJ 2% (hip-hop). Saturdays: DJ Essence (hip-hop). Sundays: Noche de Salsa with DJ Leo Blaze (salsa, reggaton). Mondays: Elevate with DJs Rongstep & Optic (drum and bass).

Club Rio: 430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, 480-894-0533. Fridays: DJ Adrenalin (alternative). Saturdays: After-hours with DJs Rephil & Chino (hip-hop). Wednesdays: College Hump Night with DJ Chino (Top 40).

Dos Gringos -- Scottsdale: 4209 N. Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale, 480-423-3800. Thursdays: DJ Sterling. Sundays: Beach Party with DJ Sterling & Translator.

Dos Gringos Trailer Park: 1001 E. Eighth St., Tempe, 480-968-7879. Saturdays & Sundays: Trailer Park Pool Bash with guest DJs.

Elixir: 7419 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480-970-1945. Thursdays: DJ Randy (house). Fridays: Flirt with DJ Shad (hip-hop). Saturdays: Beat Suite with DJ Tricky T & Translator (house, hip-hop). Tuesdays: DJ Michael (hip-hop).

Emerald Lounge: 1514 N. Seventh Ave., 602-256-9705. Tuesdays: Soultrax with DJs Jimmy & Tato (hip-hop, soul, drum and bass).

Fat Cat's: 915 Grand Ave., 602-252-0988. Thursdays: .ANTI_ (IDM/dorkwave). Fridays: Motor with Alie Cat (New Wave, rock). Tuesdays: Transistor (electro). Wednesdays: Electrolush (electroclash).

Fat Tuesday: 680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-967-3917. Thursdays-Saturdays: DJ Adrenalin (hip-hop). Tuesdays: DJ Adrenalin (hip-hop).

Furio: 7210 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-945-6600. Thursdays: Progressions with DJ Matty & Silent (all genres).

Macayo's on Central: 4001 N. Central Ave., 602-264-6141. Wednesdays-Saturdays: Big Latin/L-Dog (salsa fusion, old school, hip-hop).

Myst: 7340 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale, 480-970-5000. Fridays: Mystique with DJ MCB (house and hip-hop). Saturdays & Wednesdays: DJ J. Alan (house).

Next: 7111 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-970-NEXT. Thursdays: Migration (big beats, soul). Saturdays: DJ Sean Morley & Soloman (all genres). Tuesdays: Sugar (funk, old school, soul). Wednesdays: Batucada (house).

NOYZ: 4224 N. Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale, 480-941-9333. Thursdays: Translator (techno, '80s retro, hip-hop). Fridays: DJ Gregg ('80s retro). Saturdays: DJ Statik (hip-hop). Wednesdays: DJ Fashion (hip-hop).

PI: 5014 S. Price Rd., Tempe, 480-897-1466. Thursdays: Blunt Club (hip-hop). Saturdays (bi-weekly): Eclectique Lounge with DJ Ian Frost (eclectic). Sundays: Distorted Disco (disco).

Shaker Room: 7259 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500. Thursdays: Dirty with DJ Mr. B (hip-hop). Fridays: F.U.B.A.R. with DJ Randy (house, hip-hop). Saturdays: Shaky with DJ Michael (house, hip-hop).

Shepherd's: 3114 E. Cactus Rd., 602-482-0751. Thursdays: Got Punk? with DJ Shocker (industrial/goth). Fridays: Weekend Vibe with DJ Statik ('80s retro, hip-hop). Saturdays: Weekend Vibe with DJ K-Money ('80s retro, hip-hop).

6: 7316 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-663-6620. Tuesdays: TU6 with DJs Roach & Joe (R&B, acid jazz lounge). Thursdays: Mint with DJ Sean Morley & Roach (all genres). Sundays: Red with Pete Salaz & Sean Morley (techno).

Sky Lounge: 123 E. Washington St., 602-229-1110. Thursdays: Flux with DJs Rod Carillo & Lysa D (techno, house). Fridays: Rainbow Room (all genres). Saturdays: DJs PJ, Joey & Cañez (progressive house).

Suede: 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480-970-6969. Thursdays: NV with DJ McKail (acid jazz lounge). Fridays: DJ J. Alan (house). Saturdays: DJ MCB (house). Tuesdays: Posh with Kevin Brown (house). Wednesdays: PCH (old school, funk).

Sugar Daddy's: 3102 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-970-6556. Tuesdays: DJ M2 & DJ Bonds (techno, house, hip-hop).

Special events

JUNE

The Clubhouse: 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238. Saturday, June 19: Trash! Two live bands, followed by DJ Manchester.

Fat Cat's: 915 Grand Ave., 602-252-0988. Wednesday, June 16: DJ Pablo Gomez's 25th birthday party.

Furio: 7210 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-945-6600. Saturday, June 12: Aura with DJ Ryan Campbell & DJ Mike Gray.

Icehouse: 429 W. Jackson St., 602-257-8929. Saturday, June 26: DJs Mike Cruz & Glen Friscia, performance by Inaya Day.

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