Tag Archives: upcoming shows

Upcoming Shows: Green Velvet, Shomi Noise, & More!

28 Apr

Soo many great events this weekend! In a trend I have noticed in recent months, all the really good shows are happening at the end of the month. Luckily, I saved up my energy and will be partying down. Here’s a mini-guide:

Friday:

Classixx + Nancy Whang @ Webster Hall

Lil Ray @ Crave Wine Bar (check out DJ KrunkPony there on Saturday too!)

Green Velvet & Jamie Jones @ Good Units

Saturday:

A-Trak & Kid Sister @ Terminal 5

Shomi Noise (The Wretched Party! launch!) @ East River Bar, Brooklyn

and if you’re in. . .

Berlin

or Rio

or Ontario

or Amsterdam

Upcoming Shows: House the Place

3 Mar

 

House music will be in full effect this weekend with the next few shows. Of the many parties opening their doors for the public to enjoy a few nights of freedom, the two I have no problem endorsing and, in fact, encouraging you to check out are WORK and Let’s Play House, both excellent regular parties where:

1. The DJs care about the music they play and are so talented it hurts

2. New music is previewed and older music is cherished

3. Dancing is the norm

4. The good vibes are impossible to miss

WORK, which is hosted by DJs Eli Escobar and Lloydski, both house and disco DJs/Producers with plenty of musical accomplishments under their respective belts, takes place as subMercer, the club beneath the Mercer Hotel in Soho, tonight! If you are free, do not miss this. In fact, clear a few things off your schedule to get there. 3.3.11 INVITE

Here’s a little example of how it all goes down:

and

Let’s Play House, which is hosted by Jacques Renault, another DJ/producer with lots of experience (including many an EP, set, and remix), has taken place in several venues, most notably a “secret location” in Williamsburg. This week, the location is very well-known: The Union Square Ballroom in Manhattan. Legend Cosmo Vitelli, Kaos, and Drew Heffron will be in charge of making you dance. 3.4.11 INVITE

 

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Special Event + Upcoming Shows

9 Feb

I only support the artists, performances, DJs, and designers I believe in and trust to deliver the goods. This endorsement then, is like any other.

This Friday, February 11th, my friends and colleagues Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene and DJ Shomi Noise are teaming up for an amazing show in Harlem. Fly will be presenting photography, video art, and a live performance with Shomi on board to DJ! They are both super talented, so I know it’s going to be hot. Check the information below and the facebook invite for more info:

TRINITY Art Exhibition

Friday, 2.11 @ 7 pm

Azucarera Gallery
414 W. 145th St. (lower level)
between Convent Ave. and St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem

Also this week:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

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Something To WERK (out) To . . .

19 Jan

Today I was back in the gym for the first time in an embarrassingly long time. I, justifiably, blame it on all the time and energy I devoted to grad school applications, moving, and other life activities that put the gym on the backburner. BUT as it’s 2011 now, I felt that bit of January guilt and, even more so, my bank account yelling from a distance “GO to the gym or that money they take out from your account every month might as well be put in a trashcan and lit on fire,” so I hauled ass to the land of muscleheads and models and took a punching bag to task. While boxing, my soundtrack came c/o France’s Mustard Pimp, whose epic mixes guarantee anything from old school nostalgia to a headbanging blast.

The latest mixtape series from MP goes by the name Catastrophe. A fitting title, no less, for a mix that made me do some serious damage today at the gym. Hopefully it helps you as well as you attempt to fulfill the demands of your new year’s resolutions (follow the links for the tracklists; click to stream / click the small arrow on the right to download):

Vol 1:

Vol 2:

Vol 3:

Vol 4:

By the way, don’t forget to show off your new body (or old one, whichever is best) at WERK!: The Retail DJ 1-Year Anniversary (1.27.11 @ Gallery Bar). Look at it this way, at least dancing is a heavy-duty WERKout (sorry, couldn’t resist). RSVP here

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Random Aside: The Retail DJ Mascot

14 Jan

Brodinski (the dog, not the DJ)

I’ve been a bit MIA in the past week, despite my return to the site, mainly because I’ve been on vacation. But there’s another reason I haven’t had the free time to sit and type: Brodinski.

But when I say “Brodinski,” I am actually not referring to the French DJ, but instead the dog who has been named after him. Yes, I broke down and got a puppy. In between Brodinski (the dog, not the DJ) trying to eat the keys on the computer and learning to poop and pee in the right spot (aka on the paper and NOT on the hardwood floor), blogging is a little bit hard. However, I’m back in the saddle and ready to do some damage (the good kind, of course).

Be on the lookout for more posts as well as the January podcast, as well as new features int he coming weeks. ALSO, please do not forget to RSVP for WERK! The Retail DJ 1-Year Anniversary Party. Come out and get your dance on.

Yes, indeed, Retail DJ has turned 1-year old. But after all this hard work, I certainly will not be celebrating alone. . .

I’ll be partying with the help of 8 friends, and you and yours are invited to come!

Join me on Thursday, 1/27/11 for a party you won’t forget:

WERK!

The Retail DJ 1-Year Anniversary Party

w/ DJS:

EZRAKH / brick bandits

Lil Ray / trophy bar, beauty bar

Butter / submercer, vegas club sao paulo

Shomi Noise / sugarland, rebel cupcake

WooHoo / warmth records, turntable lab

Mark LaRush / flute gramercy, china one

&

Celebrity DJs (NSR + Dash Speaks) / ella, gallery bar

1/27/11

10 pm – 4 am

Gallery Bar @ 120 Orchard Street, NYC

arrive early for give aways, drink specials, and more!

RSVP via facebook

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TONIGHT: Get Down @ subMercer

7 Jan

Check out Butter tonight @ the Get Down Friday Night party at subMercer, a great club below the Mercer Hotel in SoHo. With Butter joining Tyler Askew and Tommy TurboJazz, it’s sure to be a night of luscious sets and good dancing. RSVP to getdownyc@gmail.com for entry

As you get ready to go out tonight, whether its to subMercer or another event, use Butter’s EXCLUSIVE Retail DJ mix as your soundtrack. Happy Friday!

(click to play; click the small arrow on the right to download)

tracklist after the jump

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High and Low

20 Nov

Did you enjoy WooHoo‘s interview, photoshoot, and mix? Want to see him DJing live? If so, check him out tonight @ High and Low!!!! He’ll be DJing with sTERRYo (of Da Hardy Boyz) and Dinorsaur Jr Jr live at Panda Bar (139 Chrystie Street between Delancey and Broome).

To get people hyped about tonight’s party, he put together this bonus mix. Press play and e n j o y !

(click to play; click the small arrow on the right to download)

tracklist after the jump

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It’s November: Time to Party

2 Nov

It’s my month of birth, and while I won’t be actually celebrating my special day until some time in December once Thanksgiving is over I will continue to encourage all of you to party down in my absence. Before the latter days of the month, there are lots of good parties for you to preemptively work off all your Turkey Day weight gain. Here are some upcoming shows at my favorite venues for this month. Click the links for more details:

Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette (Manhattan)

Santos may have been shut down on drug charges, but once they bounce back, go check out these parties:

Public Assembly,  70 North 6th Street (Brooklyn)

Williamburg’s answer to a megaclub has some great acts this month. Miss these if you dare:

Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street (Manhattan)

Retail DJ Featured Artists (all over)

Yes, the folks whom we’ve covered around these parts are busier than ever. Be sure to catch them at their regular gigs and special parties:

Dash Speaks: Tuesdays @ Botanica Bar (Manhattan), Sundays @ The Cove (Brooklyn), 11.24 @ The Blind Barber (Manhattan), 11.27 @ The Bell House (Brooklyn) (w/ Gordon Voidwell + Brahmns)

Lil Ray: 11.5: Fallen Arrows Launch Part w MASEO and Double Dutch (ATL), 11.6: Team Nasty Dance Party w Cool Aide @ The Music Room (ATL), 11.9: Hip Hop Open Mic @ Vibrations Lounge (Manhattan), 11.11: Hip Hop Open Mic @ RSVP Lounge (Queens), 11:15: Lil Ray’s Monday Night Drinking Club @ Heathers (Manhattan), 11.28: I <3 Hip Hop Sundaze @ Spike Hill (Brooklyn)

NSR: Fridays @ Ella Lounge (Manhattan)

EZRAKH: Wednesdays @ Zamaan Bar (Brooklyn)

Mark LaRush: Wednesdays @ Le Souk (Manhattan), Thursday & Friday (7-10) @ Falucka (Manhattan), Fridays (11-4) @ China One (Manhattan), Saturdays @ Flute Midtown (Manhattan)

Ka§par: select Saturday nights @ Fragil (Lisbon, Portugal)

*to listen to the Exclusive Retail DJ mixes by each artist, visit our mixes page

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CMJ Weekend

22 Oct

More Parties, more broken feet. Get yours now:

Friday, October 22nd Bust Magazine CMJ Showcase @ Southpaw, BIG FREDDIA! (New Orleans Sissy Bounce):

get tickets here

 

Friday, October 22, Windish Agency CMJ Showcase @ Webster Hall:

 

Friday, October 22nd: Palms Out CMJ Showcase @ Pacha:

Palmsout

 

Saturday, October 23rd, EZRAKH and more at 8 Bond Studio:

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Saturday, October 23, AM Only + Famous Friends CMJ Showcase @ LPR:

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Special Event: Warehouse Saturday at House of Yes

6 Aug

EZRAKH sent me this info on a party he was spinning at House of Yes on Saturday, then it blew up. Every five seconds, a new DJ/special guest was added until the lineup looked like something even more fierce than it already was. On top of EZRAKH playing (and for those of you who have heard his mixes or saw him live at the Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase on Wednesday, you know this is a very very good thing), DJ Reck, K-Swift, and DJ Sega are DJing. In other words, everyone’s going to be walking a little funny Sunday morning. . . that is, if their feet still work at all after all that dancing.

DO NOT MISS THIS. I repeat: DO NOT MISS THIS!

IT’S ONLY $7. You’d be crazy to pass this up. Oh, and did I mention the party got a shoutout in the Village Voice?!?! Yeah. Peep that.

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Special Event: Rumours Tonight!

31 Jul

Rumours is back tonight with a party just for you! Spinning tonight are DJ Tanner (as DJeneres), DJ Fucci, and DJ Sirlinda, playing everything from pop to new wave to dance rock to electronica. To hear a sampling of the music that will be played, check out DJ Tanner’s Get Ready With DJ Tanner mix here and her exclusive interview here. Hope to see you there!

Rumours // cool off

Loft above Public Assembly
70 North 6th Street
W’burg Brooklyn, NY

free before 11, $5 after

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Special Event: Nacotheque! Tonight! (and you can still win tickets!)

30 Jul

Nacotheque, the infamous Latin alternative music party, is happening tonight! Check out the flyer below and be sure to stop by. With a ticket price so low, it makes me think of that song in which the calls out “If you’ve got $5 in your pocket, lemme hear you say, ‘hell yeah!’” But hey, if you don’t, but you still want to go, see below for how you can win tickets for you and a friend to tonight’s show! Email me with the answer by 7 pm and they’re yours!!!

Listen to Amylulita’s Exclusive Retail DJ “What’s Good” Interview and answer this question: What is the name of the international music party Amylulita threw BEFORE Nacotheque? If you find the answer, email me: retaildj@gmail.com and the tickets are all yours :-)

By the way, check out this sick promo mix Amylulita put together for the show! I found myself singing along and dancing the whole way through. The tracklist on its own is enough to make you scream with glee, so press play or download the thing so you can do it in the comfort of your own home as you get ready for Nacotheque tonight as opposed to at your desk:

Amylulita – Nacotheque Summer Mix

Nacotheque Summer Mix by Amylulita by Amylulita

(click to play; click the small arrow on the right to download)

tracklist:

1. Fuego – Bomba Estereo
2. Chupala – Dogma Crew con Kase
3. Prefiero el Asfalto – Nina Dioz
4. No Mas Hip Hop – Los Mono
5. Nanai – La Mala Rodriguez
6. PopozudaRocknRoll – EDU K
7. Bikini a Lunares Amarillos – The Sacados
8. La Vecina – Los Amigos Invisibles
9. Ejercicio #16 – Kinky
10. Nalguita – Plastina Mosh
11. Nossa White Gosta (“Ai Voce Gosta”) Ft Zuzuka – Azu
12. Salta 2000 – King Africa
13. Yo Digo Baila – Mexican Institute of Sound
14. Okupa Final – Meneo
15. E Butanero – Leopardo No Viaja
16. Shake – Ying Yang Twins ft. Pitbull
17. Abrazame (Uproot Andy Mix) – Los Rakas
18. Paper Planes (M.I.A. cover) – Nina Dioz
19. Pela’o (Crookers remix) – Isa GT
20. ??? – Pit Pull
21. Te Ves Bien Buena – El General
22. Dile – ???
23. The Ramonaz Fashion – Ramoneo
24. El Tigeraso – Maluca
25. La hora de volve – Rita Indiana y Los Misterios
26. OMG We Got IT (Fiesta Remix) – Todosantos
27. Cuca Cola – Plastic Caramelo
28. Fiera de Vinil (Bonde Do Terror RMX) Sunsplash ft. Rio Neurotic Bass
29. Mi Delirio (Master Lujan Remix) – Anahi
30. Vama a la playa – Quiero Star
31. Uh Ah – Atomic Brain

- Retail DJ

Get Dressed to This: My Humps

29 Jul

Fergie Ferg? Nah . . .

This is day two in the countdown until the Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase and I came prepared and bearing gifts: my humps.

In this case, when I say “my humps,” I am not talking about that Black Eyed Peas song with Fergie at the helm, I am talking about a twisted, structured take on the tulip dress by AllSaints Spitalfields and a fabulous  mix by Camel that incorporates tech house and classic house with such smooth grace that it gave me chills on a hot and humid day.

Though this dress and its structure is quite rigid and dark (the dress is stiff and corsetted at the waist and more pronounced areas), the cut is still sexy without losing its charm. It can be dressed down with more brightly colored jewelry or made more intense with darker metals and accessories. Considering that this set of Get Dressed to This posts are about easing you all into fall, I figured I’d make a compromise with a light yet intense approach :-)

I hope you enjoy this mix and outfit as much as I had picking them!

The Music:

Camel – Electric Cookin’ Vol. 1 (July 2010)

CAMEL – ELECTRIC COOKIN’ VOL.1 (JULY 2010) by Camel_

(click to play; click the small arrow on the right to download)

Tracklist can be found below, after the jump

The Outfit:

1. Rhine Corset Dress, AllSaints Spitalfields, $60 USD

 

2. SPIKE/Dark Gaga Heeled Bootie in Black/Nickel, Ruthie Davis, $1,395 USD (one can dream, right?)

3. Malababa Gracelia Purse in Pink, Urban Outfitters, $258 USD (tuck in the chain and use as a clutch)

 

4. Love/Hate Ring in Silver by Sproutonline, Etsy, $75 USD

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Get Dressed to This: Gothic Goodness

28 Jul

As promised, I am adding a Get Dressed to This post each night leading up to the Retail DJ Get Dressed for This Showcase on August 4th!

This first installment involves a mix that comes to us c/o the Round Table Knights. Their live set at the Sonar Festival in Barcelona packs in a ton of soulful house grooves and techno that will make you feel sexy as you get ready to go out and remind you that even after a long day’s work, your energy level is all in your head (as this mix will surely elevate it.

There is no tracklist, but trust me on this one, if you like good music, you’ll like this set.

In addition to the killer music, I’ve put together a chic yet playful outfit with the central piece from AllSaints Spitalfields. It’s perfect for any parties that lead into the fall, combining the fun of summer plaid with the subtle hues of autumn. Though layered and form-fitting, the item is made of light-weight wool and is smooth on the body, allowing the skin to breathe as one moves.

Enjoy, and see you August 4th!

The Music:

Round Table Knights – Live Mix @ Sonar Festival, Barcelona

ROUND TABLE KNIGHTS LIVE AT SONAR FESTIVAL 1 by Jackmode

(click to play)

The Outfit:

1. Sakura Dress, AllSaints Spitalfields, $153 USD

2, Cammy Black Leather Platform Heel, Steve Madden, $130 USD

3. 3-link Hoop Earrings, Neiman Marcus, $315 USD

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Get Dressed to This: Mega Post!

28 Jul

In anticipation of the Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase on August 4th, I am putting up a new “Get Dressed to This” each and every night between now and the party!

Why the switch in prepositions, you may ask? Well, during the “Get Dressed to This” post, I include a great mix for you to listen to while you are getting ready to go out, something for you to get dressed TO, plus an outfit to inspire you as you put together your own. But for this party, the DJs and the mixing will be live, right before your eyes and ears, so it’s something you’ll need to get dressed FOR. The event is the end result.

This week, I want to build your excitement for the Get Dressed for This Showcase with a mix each night and a new outfit to get ready for fall. Yes, fall! It’s right around the corner, so some of the outfits during this week’s megaposting will be to inspire you for the upcoming season.

I listened to hundreds of songs and mixes as of late to filter out all the garbage and put up only the best, so you have a lot to look forward to! A bulk of the clothing will be by ALLSAINTS SPITALFIELDS as a thank you to them for a) supplying beautiful clothes, but also b) for being the one place to meet my dress needs for the party!  They are truly a godsend.

So get ready, folks. A nightly set of music and fashion is coming your way starting tonight, so be on the lookout!

Beijos!

- Retail DJ

The Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase Is Just a Week Away!

28 Jul

The Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase is just a week away!

RSVP TODAY!

  

Retail DJ presents . . .  

The “Get Dressed for This” Showcase

Wednesday, August 4th

8 pm – 4 am

B.East Lounge

171 East Broadway, NYC


Featuring LIVE SETS by special guest DJs:  

 

 Van Scott (NY; Drlkt Freddie, DJs Are Not Rockstars)  

Amylulita (NY; Nacotheque, Le One Night Stand)  

EZRAKH (NJ; The House of Yes, The Coffee Cave)  

NSR (NY; Celebrity DJs, Ella)  

Dash Speaks (NY; Celebrity DJs, Botanica)  

Dick Burroughs (NY; B.East, ITSA)  

Mark LaRush (NY; China 1, Le Souk)  

and a special “ghost” set by DJ Shomi Noise (NY; Sugarland, That’s My Jam)  


With genres ranging from house to punk, electroclash to soul, dubstep to hip hop, techno to baile funk, and dancehall to Spanish pop, you can’t miss this!  


8-Hour Party! 8 DJs! Drink Specials from 8 – 10 pm! 21+ w/ ID

To RSVP, click HERE  

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for more info: 

Retail DJ 

B.East 

 

Van Scott (Mix)

Amylulita (Mix)

 

EZRAKH (Mix)

NSR (Mix)

Dash Speaks (Mix)

 

Dick Burroughs 

Mark LaRush (Mix) 

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- Retail DJ

Win FREE TICKETS to this Weekend’s Nacotheque Party!

26 Jul

This weekend, it’s the return of Nacotheque, the oh-so-fabulous party put on by DJs Amylulita and Marcelo Baez, both NYC media and music darlings who have hosted this party now for quite some time and to rave reviews.

This weekend’s fiesta will be a fun-filled summer bash with Sunsplash providing the music. You don’t want to miss it. By the way, just so you won’t miss it, Amylulita is offering up 2 free tickets to a lucky guy or gal for the party!

To enter, listen to Amylulita’s interview and tell me the name of her international music party (hint: It’s not Nacotheque). email me: retaildj@gmail.com. First come, first serve!

Friday, July 30th – Fontana’s Basement – 11 pm – 4 am

- Retail DJ

Did I Tell You I Was Throwing an 8-Hour Party?

23 Jul

Well, I am.

Special Event: Rumours

22 Jul

As noted in my profile of Jenna Weiss-Berman, aka DJ Tanner, the Rumours party for July is here! The vibe is fun, the music is good, and the drinks are strong, so check out the flyer below and be sure to visit the facebook page to RSVP!

Also, be sure to have a listen to DJ Tanner’s tracklist for Retail DJ!

- Retail DJ

Special Event: Retail DJ “Get Dressed for This” Showcase

19 Jul

Did I mention that I was throwing an 8-hour long party featuring 8 DJs? Just in case you’ve been hiding under a music-less rock, check the specs and get dressed FOR this! By the way, I suggest you get there early! There are hot DJs and drink specials from 8-10 just to get your warmed up for the best Wednesday you’ll ever have.

At Retail DJ, I talk a lot about getting dressed “to” something, particularly good music that inspires one to go out, dance, and have a good time. But what if you could find that kind of diverse, fun, and danceable music when you went out? Look no further. I’ve got what you’ve been searching for all along.

Retail DJ presents . . .

The “Get Dressed for This” Showcase

Wednesday, August 4th

8 pm – 4 am

B.East Lounge

171 East Broadway, NYC

Featuring special guest LIVE SETS by DJs:

 Van Scott (NY; Drlkt Freddie, DJs Are Not Rockstars)

Amylulita Manzanita (NY; Nacotheque, Le One Night Stand)

EZRAKH (NJ; The House of Yes, The Coffee Cave)

NSR (NY; Celebrity DJs, Ella)

Dash Speaks (NY; Celebrity DJs, Botanica)

Dick Burroughs (NY; B.East, ITSA)

Mark LaRush (NY; China 1, Le Souk)

and a special “ghost” set by DJ Shomi Noise (NY; Sugarland, That’s My Jam)

With genres ranging from house to punk, electroclash to soul, dubstep to hip hop, techno to baile funk, and dancehall to Spanish pop, you can’t miss this!

8-Hour Party! 8 DJs!
Drink specials from 8-10 pm! $5 shots, $3 beer
Doors @ 8 pm; 21+ w/ ID for admission

To RSVP, click HERE

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for more info:

Retail DJ

B.East

 

Van Scott (Mix)

Amylulita Manzanita (Mix)

EZRAKH (Mix)

NSR (Mix)

Dash Speaks (Mix)

Dick Burroughs

Mark LaRush (Mix)

 

 retaildj@gmail.com

- Retail DJ

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