Mark your calendar to join me tonight (Wednesday), July 7, at 6pm in the lounge area (downstairs on your right) of the Hyatt Hotel located on Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale. My Special Guest this week is Mr. Markus Schulz, Internationally Syndicated D.J. (The Edge Factor) and Owner of Plastik Records. To contact please phone: 480-968-0474 or email: plastik@primenet.com  Markus Schulz, born and raised in Germany, moved to America with his family at age 13. He has been spinning since 1984, evolving from playing Hip-Hop at breakdance parties in Boston in the 80's, to playing underground house in the gay clubs of Phoenix in the early 90's. In 1992 Markus became the resident of the legendary venue "The Works" in Scottsdale. He played there from opening night until the very last night in Oct. 1998. During this time he also was courted by a radio station to bring the vibe of this exciting new sound to the airwaves. His radio show, "The Edge Factor" began in 1993 and has been internationally syndicated on over 146 stations world wide and is still running today on KEDJ (106.3 The Edge) Phoenix. Being from Germany, Markus has always had a taste for the progressive, harder music. Even during his hip-hop parties in the 80's, you could hear him playing stuff from Kraftwerk, Man Parrish & Yellow Magic Orchestra. He has been credited for pioneering the trance scene in the Southwest. His residency at "The Works" averaged over 5,000 people per weekend, and his radio show has captured the imagination of listeners all over the world. Markus Schulz has also been busy in the studio. In 1994 he found international success when he released "The Journey" on 5X0-294 (A DMC label). "The Journey" was a huge record overseas, and saw Sasha, playing it all over the globe. Labels from Europe started calling for remixes, and along with studio partner C.L. McSpadden under the moniker "Edge Factor", gave their touch to releases by Blue Amazon "No Other Love", "And Then The Rain Falls" Raissa "Your Summertime" , Sunday Club "Paladian Dawn" B.T. "Remember", Bedrock "For What You Dream Of", as well as "Lost Without You" by Jaynne Hanna which has just been re-released because of it's appearance on Sasha & Digweed's "Northern Exposure-Expeditions" CD. He has also done remixes for domestic labels: "Hello" by Poe, "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" by Madonna, "Templehead" by Transglobal Underground, just to name a few. Markus has moved on to run his own label, (Plastik Records) and record shop of the same name. They are set to make some noise this summer with releases by Dakota "Swirl" (Featuring remixes by Terry Lee Brown Jr.), "Himmel" by Himmel and "U Can Get It" by Markus Schulz (With C.L.M remixes). Plastik Records has also collaborated with Safari Media (A multi media corp.) and is actively producing music for web pages, as well as computer games. Markus is set to embark on another DJ tour this summer (Ibiza, Frankfurt, Kassel, San Francisco, Orlando, St.Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles). Make sure you go check him out! I've known Markus for about six years and there is something about his music that just grabs you and won't let go. His style is distinctive and I can tell right away if music I'm listening to was mixed by Markus. Super stars of the music world now seek him out such as Madonna, Grace Jones, the Beastie Boys, Bette Middler, and Elton John. Markus is recognized by the best in the music world as a true artist. It is with great pleasure that Mr. Markus Schulz, Internationally Syndicated D.J. (The Edge Factor) and Owner of Plastik Records will be my Special Guest this week. Please plan on joining us to socialize and meet new friends! Thanks For more information and a map to the Soiree see: www.baroncapital.com BBB/KSM