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Bob Sinclar, Louie Vega, Frankie Knuckles, Heavygrinder, Gabriel and Dresden, Felix da Housecat, Murk, Black Coffee, Sander Kleinenberg, Miguel Migs, Danny Krivit, Bimbo Jones, Ultra Naté, Uncle Funk, Steve Lawler, M.a.n.d.y. – the list of outstanding DJs at this year’s Winter Music Conference goes on and on, not to mention the legion of up-and-coming DJs whose names will be legend in years to come.

On Friday, March 16, Beachmonkey and I will be in SOBE for the Winter Music Conference until Sunday, March 25. As is the case with WMC, there are hundreds of events to chose from, so we have to be realistic about what we can actually do in the space of 12 days.

Some of the highlights:

Batida! Friday March 16 – this is a Brazilian event, and I’m all about that.

Shelborne pool parties, Friday March 16 and Saturday 17 - Friday is Made in Miami with the Murk duo Oscar G and Ralph Falcon as headliners. Saturday features Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House. This means these events will be very, very good. The Shelborne has a reputation for excellence, both in its outdoor parties and events at its indoor venue, Shine (see itinerary). And watch out for the pool party on Saturday March 24 with Bob Sinclar.

Black Coffee’s party, Sunday March 18 – Black Coffee is a superstar DJ from South Africa. I went to his party last year (with DJs Euphonik, Fresh and Culoe de Song as well as some awesome vocalists) and it was my favorite event of WMC 2012.

3 Kings of House pool party Monday, March 19 – Little Louie Vega, David Morales, and Tony Humphries, perfect for a deep-house SOBE pool party.

Latin Dance Music Showcase, Tuesday March 20 – it is Miami after all.

Let The Singer Be Heard, Wednesday March 21 – live singers backed by talented DJs. Listen to the women and men who give the vocals to some of our favorite house anthems.

Keep On Dancin’, Wednesday March 21 – WMC’s annual Garage party and AIDS fundraiser.

Girls Gone Vinyl, Thursday March 22 – we all know that EDM DJs are predominantly male, so women have to try harder to make it. That means any party with an all-female lineup will be ridiculously good.

IDMA, Thursday March 22 – last year’s International Dance Music Awards were classy and fast-paced. Held in the massive Beachplex set up right on the sand (a new innovation!), this year’s should be even better.

Salted Music, Friday March 23 – Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw, got to be there.

Pacha Ibiza pool party, Saturday March 24 – Pacha doe a pool party right, and it’s at the Shelborne Hotel. Winning combination. And Sunday at the Shelborne: Sander Kleinenberg and Friends Closing Party.

Our tentative itinerary:

Friday, March 16

Gabriel and Dresden at Shine in Shelborne
Made In Miami pool party at Shelborne
Batida! at Sushi Samba

Saturday March 17

Def Mix w/Bang and Room 26 Pool Party at Shelborne

Sunday March 18

DJ Black Coffee Soulistic Music Pool Party at National
AddictedToRadio.com at Maxine’s in the Catalina
Fusicology After Party for Black Coffee at the Red Room in Shore Club

Monday March 19

The 3 Kings of House Pool Party at National
Ocha Records Rooftop Session at Clevelander
WMC Spin-Off (Beat Matching) at Beachplex
WMC Convention at Beachplex

Tuesday March 20

WMC Spin-Off (Scratching) at Beachplex
WMC at Crescendo Piano Bar
Latin Dance Music Showcase at Score
Women Man the Decks-Fierce Femininity at Kung Fu Bar in Catalina

Wednesday March 21

Beat Chemistry Booms Day Social at Divine Hookah Lounge
And Let the Singer Be Heard at Ocean’s 10
A Change of Pace at Beach Plaza Hotel
Silence of the DJs at SPF4 Deck in Clevelander
Priti Soul Celebration at Segafredo l’Originale
Keep On Dancin’ Garage Party at Score
Funkbox NYC at 1020 Lounge in Clevelander
Senses at Well Lounge

Thursday March 22

World Town at Clevelander
Girls Gone Vinyl at Chesterfield
27th Annual IDMA Beachplex
Pop.Synth.Sex.Beat. at Well Lounge

Friday March 23

Afrique Electrique at Maxine’s in Catalina
Viva Music Pool Party at Shelborne
Chicago Connection at Leon
Kicks, Hats n’ Claps at Leon
Salted Music at Cafeina Wynwood

Saturday March 24

High on Soul 5 Magazine at Chesterfield
Pacha Ibiza Pool Party at Shelborne
South African Miami Invasion at Oceans 10
Imbizo at Dorchester

Sunday March 25

JustCircuit Awards at Chalk Lounge
Sander Kleinenberg and Friends Closing Party at Shine in Shelborne