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One amazing Soundwave resident at the Liquid Soul stage is coming all the way back from Austin Texas to play an upbeat set of dance floor blazers. This is also going to be Vancouver’s own DJ Smoothie’s first night playing at Victoria’s number one dance music venue.
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DJ Chicken George’s (CG) unique “Jazztronica” style of incorporating and fusing diverse genres of music has granted him several international appearances in Sweden, Paris, Amsterdam, Vancouver, the Middle East and across the U.S. including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Las Vegas, Detroit and Philly. CG also deejayed on extensive radio tours with sets on Betalounge Radio, Dublab.com, Eavesdrop Radio & Beatsauce Radio hosted by Om Records’ recording artist, J-Boogie. CG has shared the stage with a wide range of talent including The Wailers, Pete Rock, Jazzanova, John Legend, Cody ChesnuTT, Spoon, Echo and the Bunnyman, Grandmaster Flash, Brad Paisley, Biz Markie, Grupo Fantasma, The Neptunes, Saul Williams, The Roots, Talib Kweli, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, KC & the Sunshine Band, Afrika Bambaataa, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra and Erykah Badu.

CG knew at a young age that his intrigue and passion for music would become a life-long endeavor. His appreciation for music can largely be attributed to his parents who made music an important part of family life. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, later moved to Houston, Texas and is currently residing in Austin, Texas. Arriving in March of 2003, he quickly became a local favorite and was voted Best Live (Club / Party) DJ for the Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin” Readers Poll.

Chicken George is also going to drop an hour of down tempo music at the Whitebird lounge. If you haven’t been there since the grand reopening this month you should definitely treat yourself to some pre-martinis. A special menu brought to you with help from the genius behind Red Fish Blue Fish.

Whitebird embodies everything a great lounge should be: an intimate setting, relaxed atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.

Funky urban art adorns the walls of the lounge’s modernly designed subterranean space, which boasts a beautifully constructed bar and a mixture of booths and tables. The menu is casual fine dining with west-coast flair, whether it be staples like their perfectly steamed mussels and delicious sandwiches or an always-changing fresh sheet featuring mains such as sesame-crusted seared tuna. Be sure to check out their extensive martini list, which is home to over 50 different signature cocktails—and if you have a hard time deciding, one of Whitebird’s professional, friendly staff is always happy to make a recommendation. If martinis aren’t your style, there’s a solid wine list and local beer on tap. Adding to the lounge’s cozy-but-chic vibe are a regular rotation of some of the city’s best live DJs, spinning everything from old-school funk and soul to the latest in chilled-out drum-and-bass. Whitebird Lounge is also a great place to book a birthday party or private event.