June 21st - All Vinyl Night:
DJG [1-2]
Sam Supa [12-1]
Lud Dub [2-3]
Tommy Lexxus [11-12]
Fire Lieber [10-11]
DJ G (GRENIER) (1-2AM)
[soundcloud.com/djg]
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dean J. Grenier, (A.K.A DJG), landed in the Bay Area underground dance music scene 2006 with his first 12” ”Shadow Skanking” b/w “Joyful Sound” on Narco.Hz, two slices of lithe, slick dubstep. Immediate airplay for “Joyful Sound” on Rinse FM and drops in the clubs from prominent DJs like N-Type quickly propelled DJG to the forefront of American bass music producers early on in his career.
Grenier’s production style is rich and welcoming, sometimes visceral but never anything less than evocative. Now considered a veteran of the American scene, Grenier (as DJG) self-released the two-disc Voids collection in 2010, revealing not only a clever grasp of dubstep and dnb but ambient soundscapes, and since then he’s released on labels like Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood imprint, Headhunter’s Transistor, Frite Nite, Pushing Red and Wheel & Deal Records. Now operating under the name Grenier his recent productions see him moving in a more experimental direction, dropping the tempo to as low as 125BPM while playing around with rhythmic structures that hint at soulful house, garage, and other weird shapes, all imbued with the warm melodic embrace he’s always kept hidden beneath the beats. With forthcoming releases on Tectonic, Photek Productions, Get Darker and Frite Nite (with LA’s Salva), 2012 looks to be a banner year for Grenier, as he continues work on his debut album. DJs ranging from Mary Anne Hobbs, Mala, Pearson Sound, 2562, Pinch, Addison Groove, Salva, Photek, N-Type, Distal and many more have been supporting DJG’s recent and forthcoming releases.
Grenier’s performance behind the decks reveals a wide-ranging taste and smart grip on all sorts of music, elegantly-paced sets full of his own productions and like-minded efforts from others. His DJ talents have brought him all over the world, including a recent set at the legendary club Fabric in London and a tour around Europe in 2011, and back home in North America he’s headlined British Columbia’s Bass Coast Festival.
Affiliations: Tectonic, Photek Productions, Frite Nite, GetDarker, Transistor, Pushing Red, Wheel&Deal, Lo Dubs, Warm Communications, Narco.Hz, Subway, Tube10, Noppa
SAM SUPA AKA PRINCE ZAMMY (12-1AM)
SUREFIRE / HOTNHEAVY / BRAP DEM! REC
[soundcloud.com/ssupa]
San Francisco based DJ and Producer SAM SUPA has been at the core of the West Coast Bass music scene for years and has been working behind the scenes for even longer. A Bass Music Professional, Sam plays 90 to 170 BPM music influenced by DRUM & BASS, PUNK, METAL, SOUL, HOUSE, DUB, mashing into many other styles. He has produced and released 128 to 140 BPM tracks for HOT N HEAVY RECORDINGS and has remixes forthcoming. He runs BRAP DEM! RECORDINGS a diverse bass music label, pushing Dubstep, 2 Step and Grime and other forms of bass music. He has shared the stage with FLYING LOTUS, BENGA, CRYSTAL CASTLES, SKREAM, CASPA, RUSKO, DMZ, PLASTICIAN, DIPLO, 12TH PLANET, DJ GODFATHER and many more. He is Head of Promo for SUREFIRE SOUND in SAN FRANCISCO and he also held residency at SAN FRANCISCO’s classic Grime Dubstep and Sublow night GRIME CITY. Currently he has a slot programming a weekly radio show on ELECTRIC SOUND STAGE a national app, web, hd, based radio station heard all over the country.
Tommy Lexxus (11-12)
Founder of Bassism Records and Forecast Recordings.
[soundcloud.com/bassism-records]
Bassism Records is and has always been a pioneering staple in the Dubstep world. Incorporating deeper vibes from Dub Techno, Glitch, and all around Drum and Bass music, this San Francisco based record label has roots now built in Hungary, Switzerland, and Germany. Bassism is run by Tommy Lexxus aka Riparian, aka one third of the band Akrotrio. A seventeen year veteran in the underground DJ circuit, Tommy's passion and high standards have led him on a global search to find the right talent to resonate the soundtrack of his journey. Bassism has a brimming collection of domestic and international artists. Mastering is always done by Precise in London. Worldwide distribution is provided by Ingrooves.
Lud Dub (2-3)
(Cosmic Vibe Sound, Bass Response Recordings, Big Up Magazine)
[soundcloud.com/lud-dub]
SF-based DJ, remixer, writer, and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in the music industry. Originally starting out as a reggae/dub/dancehall DJ, Lud Dub formed Cosmic Vibe Sound w/ best friends Urbun & Billy Culture in 1992, with a focus on spreading uplifting music with a message.
With the introduction of the new millennium, Lud Dub started branching out into Nu-Skool Breaks, with appearances @ the Mighty Breaks parties in SF, WMC in Miami, and headlining Kulture de Karnival in Berlin, Germany. Along w/ playing locally and abroad, he hosted a weekly internet-based Nu-Skool Breaks radio show called “NetAmp Radio” for 3+ years, with guests as diverse as Soul of Man, Disco D, Nick Thayer, and Kraddy.
With the recent popularity of dubstep in SF, Lud Dub has gone full circle to feature reggae, dancehall, dub, and dubstep in his DJ sets; while recently playing @ the Subscience/Full Melt parties featuring Dubstep heavyweights Vex’d, Plastician, Distance, Pinch, Caspa, Rusko, and Mala + Sgt. Pokes.
In the beginning of ’08 Lud Dub started laying the foundation for his record label “Bass Response Recordings”, with a goal of showcasing local and international artists, and his own tracks on the dub/dubstep tip. In addition to the launch of his record label, Lud Dub has recently helped launch Big Up Magazine, remixed a serious of Cosmic Vibe Sound dubplates, and can be heard dropping the latest dancehall riddims, rare Jamaican 45’s, or bass heavy Dubstep in various SF venues.
Fire Lieber (10-11)
http://soundcloud.com/fire-lieber
Kandice Baerwaldt, or FIRE LIEBER to those who know, has roots in Santa Cruz dubstep, where she ran game with SUBWIZE. Shortly after her transplant to Oakland, she was quickly swooped up by MALLABEL MUSIC & CAMP?, providing her with an avenue to share her smoothed out love-step sound. Anybody who says, "you can't grind to dubstep" hasn't heard the one called FIRE LIEBER!
-----------------------------------------------
Ritual has proudly become an icon in the Bay Area dubstep scene. This event is not possible without the music lovers that join us every week. With our humble beginnings in a tiny club, we eventually expanded to the famous Temple Nightclub in San Francisco with beautiful dancing people joining us every Thursday. This is an experience that is fueled by you, and we love you for shaping Ritual in a positive direction.
Drink Special is a shot of Don Julio Blanco + any beer for $10.
~Presented by Irie Cartel~
~Flier designed by Skulltrane~
-----------------------------------------------
-MANY THANKS TO OUR PAST GUESTS-
Adsum
Ahab
Ajapai
AK Fyah
AKM
Alexandre
Android OH
Antiserum
Anti-Bio-Tick
Arkist
Ashtrobot
At Dawn We Rage
Audio Bomb
Audio Dru
Audio One
Audio Troma
Baan
Bad Bwoy BMC
Bad Media
Bantha
Bass Buddha
Bassex
Bass Face
Bassist
Bass Pimp
Bayst
Benito
Bit By Bit
Blackheart
Bleep Bloop
Bodie
Bogl
Bokator
BootyKlap
BrainLoad
BRC
Broken Note
Brund
Builder
Bukkha
B McKee
Caidance
Calvertron
Captain Panic
Carly D
Carrier
Chompa
Chris B
Chronologix
Cody
Coma
Commodore 69
Cory D
Crescendo
Crimes!
Cyberoptics
D-Program
D-Queue
Danny Weird
Dash EXP
DC
Decka
Demon Robot Tribe
Dials
Digital Folk
Dirt Monkey
Dirty Deeds
Distance
DJG
Djunya
DJ Whores
Dnae
DOC
Doctor
DopeLabs
Doug Surreal
Downsquarez
Dr Dylon
Dread Foxx
Dr.Knobz
Dr. Who
Dubamine
Dub Gabriel
Dub Pirates
Dubsidia
Dub Smashers
Dubsworth
Dubtek
Dub Thug
Dumbsteppaz
Du3
Dyaphonoyze
Dynoma
Ear Jerker
EFX Hand
Eighty Seven
El Diablo
Energy Alchemist
Enso
Erik Hates Monkeys
Eshone
Eyere Eyes
Face Melter
Filth Grinder
Fire Lieber
Fischer
Fish Finger
Fista Cuffs
Fivel
Foobz
Free Crush
Fresh Young Minds
Fried Man
Frost Raven
Fruitbat
FSTZ
Gamma
Geno Cochino
Gladkill
Glitch Report
Goth Trad
Grimblee
Grizzly J
Ground Control
Grym
Grymelsy
Gur
Guttstar
Habitual Soundz
Hadji
Half Breeds
Halo Nova
Hedlok
Helicopter Showdown
Hellfire Machina
Highfee
Hobgoblin
Hypha
Ill-Esha
Indaskyes
INI
Intellitard
Itchy Robot
Ivry
Jai Soleil
Jamal
Janaka Selekta
Jason Burns
Jay Two
Jeekoos
J:Kenzo
Johnny 5
Jupit3r
Kelly Dean
Kial
Konfusion
Konnect
Koz
Kozee
Kush Arora
Kutz
K Theory
Lab Rat
Langa
Lauren Keys
LB
Levitating Elephants
LG
Lil Miss Mixer
Lippe
Lokae
Lotus Drops
Lucidal
Lud Dub
Luke Nukem
Mad Zach
Maneesh The Twister
Manics
Marvelous Marvin
Masta Shredda
Matt Haze
Matty G
Measure D
Megalodon
Mensah
Mercedes
Messinian
Metaphase
Mighty Dub Killaz
Mihkal
Minnesota
Misk
Miss Haze
Mochipet
Mose
Mosean
Mr. Kitt
Mr. Nawabi
Mr. Rise
Murky
Mycho Pan Cocoa
Mykie McFilty
Myre
Napsty
NastyNasty
Nebakaneza
Nesta
Noah D
Numbernin6
Oblivion
Obsidian
Octopod
Okulus Anomali
Omega
Oscillator Z
Pavarotti
Pheno
Phetsta
Phleck
Phrenik
Pillijah
Point.Blank
Polymer Drone
Poppa Doses
Porkchop
Precision
Press
Proper
Protohype
Psy Fi
Psych Tyson
Psymbionic
Question
R-Type
Rastatronics
Reclipse
Reilly Steel
REK
Ribotto
Ricky Switch
Rob I
Rogue
Ro Knew
Roommate
Ruff Hauser
Runamuk
Ryan Jay
Ry Legit
Ryury
Sadu Ona
Salokin
Salva
Samples
Sam Supa
Satchi Om
Satcitānanda
Scare Bear
Searchl1te
Seriph
Seven
Shizaam
SickorWell
Silkie
Siren
Skollie
Skriptah
Skrypt
Skulldrops
Skulltrane
Slayer's Club
Slotr
Smasheltooth
Smizzle
Snareophobe
Sofa King
Son Of Kick
Sophizta
S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
SPL
Splatterface
Squid Eye
Starkey
Status:Fresh
Stax
Stickbubbly
Stranger Arranger
Stressknot
Stylust Beats
Sublo
Sublock
Subtle Mind
Sugarpill
Supadjera
Supplying Demand
Supreme
Surpass
Swaggersaurus Rex
Switchup
Tank Man
Taso
TDBZ
T Dub
The One
Thizz Markie
TKO
Total Recall
Totem
Traxmyth
Trevor Kelly
Triage
Trillbass
Triple Tree
Troma
Truth
Tuffist
Tunnidge
TZR
UFO
Ultra Violet
U9Lift
Vannin
Vinja
Von D
Vtron
Wala
Wastoid Prime
We Bang
Wedge
Whoi
Whyno
Wolf Bitch
Wrek One
Yheti Master
Zaggasaurus
Zeb Early
Zombie J
4 Star
(Also, big big love to all of the artists who have blessed us at Ritual Los Angeles, Emissions, Pandemic, Radiance, Irie Cartel Radio and our other events)
----------------------------------------------
~Coming Soon~
June 28th - MOVING TO MIGHTY FOR ONE NIGHT (119 UTAH ST)
RITUAL BBQ NIGHT
Spit Brothers
Carly D
Rob I
Downsquarez
Scott Brio
July 5th:
Natty Freq
Juy 12th:
Reid Speed
Ultraviolet
Johnny 5
Necromonger
July 19th - Mr Kitt's BDAY ($10 night)
Coki
Seven
Supreme
Mr Kitt
July 26th:RITUAL BBQ NIGHT
Aug 2nd:
Jack Sparrow
Aug 9th:
Shortee
Aug 16th:
Blind Prophet
-----------------------------------------------
Ritual BBQ's are back every 4th Thursday for the summer of 2012.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
RTUAL WILL NOT BE AT TEMPLE ON JUNE 14TH. WE WILL BE AT A DIFFERENT VENUE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!
*****If you just turned 21 in the last week, show us your ID and your first drink is on us.*****
Drink Special is a shot of Don Julio Blanco + any beer for $10.
Cash only at the door.
Credit Cards are accepted at the bar but a $20 minimum is required.
Event is at Temple Nightclub (540 Howard St.) in San Francisco every Thursday for the 21+ crowd. Admission is 5 dollars, or free if you are in line before 10pm. We rock from 10pm to 3am. There are no ins and outs.
Artists of any medium are welcome to set up in the destiny lounge downstairs and create during the evening. We have a handful of painters, and artists of various mediums, that bless us every week. Anyone is invited to set up and share their gift with others.
After every Ritual, the Irie Cartel will be making a small donation to the Bay Area chapter of the American Red Cross. The money will go towards the next local disaster similar to the San Bruno explosion, or any upcoming earthquake. For more details on how to make donations please visit the following website. http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/
Backpacks must checked into Coat Check. There are pat downs at the entrance that are targeting weapons, alcohol and items used for graffiti. There will be a machine outside that scans ID's. Your information is not shared with anyone and it is deleted shortly after the night is over. If you would like to read more on the machine and the logistics of its use, please visit the following website http://www.servalldatasystems.com/. We apologize for any inconveniences but we want to ensure your safety.
Here are some details about the venue:
*SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD!
*Drink Special: Shot of Don Julio Blanco + any beer for $10.
*2 Bars open
*After hours venue, we party til 3am.
*Big dance floor
*Big bathrooms
*Good ventilation.
*Big sound system
*Gated smoking area
*Plenty of parking
*Walking distance from BART and Transbay Terminal.
*Near the freeway.
*Water readily available
*Coat check
*No dress code.
Facebook Link:
http://www.facebook.com/events/199214430193720
Venue Website:
http://www.templesf.com/