My “List” for WMC 2008

Briefly went through this year’s “the List” for the winter music conference, here are some events that are of interest to me Seems like some talents are repeating through…

March 25 – Dirty South ,Serge Devant, Faarsheed WMC Opening Event

Venue: The Fifth
Talent: Dirty South, Serge Devant, Faarsheed
Address: 1045 Fifth Street @ Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: –
Presented by: Area Event
Admission: $20.00 in advance(limited supply) more at the door. Tickets Available at Wantickets.com
WMC Badge Policy: Free Before Midnight

Details: Start off the WMC with Dirty South and Serge Devant along with Faarsheed. This Event will sell out, so get your tickets in advance Tickets area available at areaevent.com or wantickets.com
Contact Name: Area Event Email: info@areaevent.com

March 25 – Defected in the house @ SET

Venue: SET
Talent: Junior Jack & Kid Crème, Joey Negro, Dj Spen, ATFC, DJ Gregory, Hardsoul, Mr. V, Funkerman, Copyright, DJ Yass, Simon Dunmore, Aaron Ross, Shapeshifters & Shovell on percussion
Address: 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach FL
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: SET Miami
Admission: Limited Presale at $30.00

Details: Exclusive WMC event, tickets available at www.theopiumgroup.com/wmc08
Contact Name: Carlos Correal Email: carlos@theopiumgroup.com

March 25 – Suite Presents: Tiefschwarz and Ewan Pearson

Venue: Suite Lounge
Talent: Tiefschwarz and Ewan Pearson
Address: 1439 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2300 – 0500
Presented by: Suite
Admission: $30.00
WMC Badge Policy: $15.00

Contact Name: Suite Phone: 305.604.3644

March 26 – Bassrush Miami

Venue: Discotekka
Talent: Friction, DJ Zinc, Goldie, Freestylers, Shy FX, Fabio, Dieselboy, Benga, Teebee, B Traits, XXXL, Hazen, Subflo, Dynamite MC, SP:MC, Skibadee, Armanni
Address: 950 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami 33132
Time: –
Presented by: Bassrush
Admission: $25.00
WMC Badge Policy: Free til Midnight; Half off afterwards

Details: Bassrush presents one of the best D&B lineups at the conference this year. Keep your eyes on the Bassrush website and The WMC List for all the updates!
Contact Name: Bassrush Email: info@bassrush.com

March 26 – SAW / STUSSY Satoshi Tomiie, Audiofly, Diesel (x-press2), Spencer Parker and Hector Romero

Venue: Shine @ The Shelborne
Talent: Satoshi Tomiie, Audiofly, Diesel (x-press2), Spencer Parker and Hector Romero
Address: 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: Saw Recordings
Admission: $20.00 advance
WMC Badge Policy: Free

Details: Coming back to SHINE with an explosive new set and some amazing surprises Advance Tickets: www.wantickets.com/shelborne OR www.clubtickets.com/shelborne tables shine@shelborne.com
Contact Name: Info Line Phone: 305.341.1455 Email: wmc@shelborne.com

March 26 – SCI + TEC DJ

Venue: ParkWest
Talent: SCI + TEC DJs: Dubfire, Loco Dice, Tiefschwarz, Nic Fanuciulli, Davide Squillace, Paul Ritch (live), Sergio Munoz, Simi, Marizio + Danyelino
Address: 30 NE 11th Street, Miami 33132
Time: 2200 –
Presented by: Dubfire & Traktor Scratch
Admission:

Contact Name: Joshua Menendez Email: josh@parkwestnightclub.com

Wednesday, March 26 – The Mau5trap featuring Deadmau5 and friends

Talent: Deadmau5, BSOD, Tommy Lee & DJ Aero, Chris Lake, Sydney Blu, WTF ; DJ Uniform
Venue: B.E.D.
Address:929 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Time:10:00PM – 5:00AM
Presented by: Tranceaddict and Embrace Miami
Admission: $10.00
Email: dhorvat@embraceproductions.com

March 27 – Space Miami Presents Ferry Corsten, Sander Van Doorn, Eric Prydz & David Guetta

Venue: Club Space
Talent: Ferry Corsten (Main Room), Sander Van Doorn (Main Room), Eric Prydz (Terrace) & David Guetta (Terrace Afterhours)
Address: 34 NE 11th Street, Downtown Miami 33132
Time: –
Presented by: Space Miami
Admission: Limited Pre Sale Tickets at $40.00
WMC Badge Policy: N/A

Contact Name: Louis Diaz Email: playgroundlouis@gmail.com

March 27 – Flamingo Nights @ SET

Venue: SET
Talent: Fedde le Grand, Green Velvet, Martijn Ten Velden, Patric la Funk, Funkerman & Many more TBA!!
Address: 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: SET Miami
Admission: Limited Pre Sale at $25.00

Details: Exclusive event, tickets available at www.theopiumgroup.com/wmc08
Contact Name: Carlos Correal Email: carlos@theopiumgroup.com

March 27 – Sharam of Deep Dish and Eric Prydz

Venue: Cameo
Talent: Sharam of Deep Dish and Eric Prydz, Underwater Darren Emerson, and guests
Address: 1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0400
Admission: $30.00 limited presales tickets available

Contact Name: Andrea Email: andrea@cameomiami.com

March 27 – JUICY BEACH presented by ARMANI EXCHANGE

Venue: Nikki Beach & Club Nikki
Talent: Robbie Rivera, Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Axwell, Sander Van Doorn, DJ Rap, Tommy Lee & DJ Aero, Tocadisco, Mark Knight, Dirty South, Sebastian Ingrosso, The Shapeshifters, Funkagenda, Laidback Luke and more
Address: 1 Ocean Drive, Miami 33139
Time: 1200 – 0500
Presented by: Armani Exchange, Juicy Music, Don Q, Pioneer Pro DJ,
Admission: $60.00
WMC Badge Policy: First 100 Badges reduced admission

Details: 6000 revelers attended this sold out beach bash. Music performances will begin at Noon and go to 5am. In all 3 areas of the Nikki Beach fans will experience the world’s most renowned DJ/Producers & Artists non-stop.
Contact Name: Lainie Copicotto Phone: 917.609.4110 Email: lainie@juicymusic.net

March 27 – Pacemaker – the first pocket-size DJ system!

Venue: Pacemaker Demonstrations @ The National Hotel
Talent: The Pacemaker – the first professional pocket-size DJ system is being demonstrated by Swedish DJs: Ida Engberg/Pickadoll & Sandro Monte/Coucci Records 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Address: 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 1500 – 2000
Presented by: Pacemaker
Admission: free
WMC Badge Policy: -

Details: The Pacemaker – the first professional pocket-size DJ system is being launched this spring 2008. The first prototypes are being demonstrated at WMC in Miami.
Contact Name: Pacemaker team Phone: +4678949235 Email: info@pacemaker.se

March 28 – MN2S Official WMC Event @ Opium

Venue: Opium
Talent: Fedde Le Grand, Todd Terry, Mark Farina, Joey Negro, Bodyrox, Joe T. Vannelli, Kaskade, Martin Solveig, Brian Tappert, Jon Cutler, Johnny Fiasco, Outwork, George Morel, Jay-J, Jamie Lewis, Outwork, Ian Pooley, Tedd Patterson, Halo, John Julius Knight, Eddie Thoneick, DJ Heather, PA With Darryl D’Bonneau
Address: 136 Collins Avenue • Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: MN2S
Admission: By Guestlist Only
WMC Badge Policy: Free entry w/ badge

Details: The entire event will be guestlisted so all you have to do is send your full name and email address to: Guestlist@mn2s.com for a night that promises to be one of the highlights of the Conference. If you are a WMC Badge holder all you have to do is flash your badge!
Contact Name: Leah Phone: +44 207 378 7321 Email: leah@mn2s.com

March 28 – Club Azuli Miami Party

Venue: Dream
Talent: D Ramirez, Tom Novy, David Piccioni, Cedric Gervais, Vandalism (Live PA / DJ Set), DJ Adam
Address: 1532 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2300 – 0600
Presented by: Club Azuli
Admission: $20.00
WMC Badge Policy: Preferred Entry

Details: Club Azuli takes the party from London and Ibiza to the WMC. Expect to hear the dirtiest house and electro grooves currently rocking clubland.
Contact Name: Sean Brosnan Phone: +44 20 7287 1932 Email: sean@azuli.com

March 28 – Pacha Ibiza

Venue: Pool @ The Shelborne
Talent: DJs from the Hottest Pacha Clubs around Europe and South America Many Surprises! tables and cabanas:wmc@shelborne.com
Address: 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 1200 – 2230
Presented by: Pacha Ibiza
Admission: $40.00 advance
WMC Badge Policy: half price at door

Details: The inaugural 18 hour Pacha Ibiza party with their crew transforming the Pool and club for the best beach party on the block. Advance Tickets: www.wantickets.com/shelborne or www.clubtickets.com/shelborne
Contact Name: Info Line Phone: 305.341.1455 Email: wmc@shelborne.com

March 28 – Space Miami Presents BBC Radio 1 Pool Party @ The Surfcomber

Venue: Surfcomber Hotel
Talent: Pete Tong, Annie Mac & many more TBA
Address: 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 1100 – 2200
Presented by: Space Miami and BBC Radio 1
Admission: Limited Pre Sale Tickets @ $30.00 Before 2pm
WMC Badge Policy: N/A

Contact Name: Louis Diaz Email: playgroundlouis@gmail.com

March 29 – Toolroom Records presents Toolroom Knights

Venue: Suite
Talent: Mark Knight, Deam Ramirez, Shlomi Aber, Martijn Ten Velden + more guests
Address: 1439 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2300 – 0500
Presented by: Toolroom Records
Admission: $30.00
WMC Badge Policy: $15.00

Details: The mighty machine that is Toolroom Records rolls into town with a royal treat of house music for this much anticipated WMC label party, promising a full on audio assault – Toolroom style!
Contact Name: Suite Phone: 305.604.3644

March 29 – Swedish House Mafia @ SET

Venue: SET
Talent: Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Steve Angello plus special guest Dirty South. Room 2: Kissy Sell Out, Alex Metric & Burns
Address: 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: SET Miami
Admission: Limited Pre Sale at $30.00

Details: Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Steve Angello host their famous ‘SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA’ party night with special guests at WMC. Last year’s event was a road block so make sure you arrive early!! Exclusive event, tickets available at www.theopiumgroup.com/wmc08
Contact Name: Carlos Correal Email: carlos@theopiumgroup.com

March 29 – Amnesia Ibiza

Venue: Nocturnal
Talent: Robbie Rivera, Marco V, John Aquaviva, Seb Fontaine, Antoine Clamaran, Tom Stephan, Laidback Luke, Kurd Maverick, Martijn Ten Velden, Brian Cross, Mar T, Richard Dinsdale, Willie Morales, DMS12 and more
Address: 50 NE 11th Street, Miami 33139
Time: 2200 – 1700
Presented by: Juicy Music
Admission: $40.00

Details: 1st Amnesia Ibiza party in Miami. This event will go till Sunday afterhours.
Contact Name: Willie Morales Email: willie@juicymusic.net

March 30 – Little Mountain Records- Sander Kleinenberg

Venue: Shine @ The Shelborne
Talent: Sander Kleinenberg,Matthew Dekay, Patch Park and Fine Taste
Address: 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 2200 – 0500
Presented by: Little Mountain Records and Sander Kleinenberg
Admission: $20.00 advance
WMC Badge Policy: Free

Details: The annual closing party at Shine attracting locals, DJs and industry to an evening of amazing music. Advance Tickets: www.wantickets.com/shelborne OR www.clubtickets.com/shelborne tables shine@shelborne.com
Contact Name: Info Line Phone: 305.341.1455 Email: wmc@shelborne.com

March 30 – Space Miami Pool Party @ The Surfcomber

Venue: Surfcomber Hotel
Talent: Ferry Corsten, Sander Kleinenberg, Eric Prydz, Cedric Gervais, Murk & Patrick M
Address: 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
Time: 1100 – 2200
Presented by: Space Miami
Admission: Limited Pre Sale Tickets $35.00 at www.clubspace.com
WMC Badge Policy: N/A

Contact Name: Louis Diaz Email: playgroundlouis@gmail.com

Dubstep Fever

I’ve been recently addicted to the relatively new dance genre of Dubstep.  For those of you who are not familiar, think of old-school drum & bass + deep-African-chanting-borderline-meditative beats + occasional heavy metal rhythms, its kinda hard to put into words…except that it is devastatingly sick!!

I’m really happy that it has been recognized by mainstream dance media for the last year or so (listen to this essential mix by Benga on BBC – available ’till Sunday) – by the way, you must download his track with Coki, called “Night” …there are a couple mixes out there, but I still love the original~ he has to be currently one of the most talented producers!!

But where can I hear a good Dubstep session in NYC?

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First tracklisting of 2008 – happy new year :)

Outwork vs. Alp – ‘Fiesta Elektronika’
Granite – ‘Zion (Gold Ryan Remix)’
Justice – ‘Phantom II (Soulwax Remix)
Sebastian Ingrosso & Laidback Luke – ‘Cha Cha’
Chris Lake & Sebastian Leger – ‘Word’
Underworld – ‘Beautiful Burnout (Mark Knight Remix)
Make Model – ‘The Was (Autokratz Remix)
Gold Ryan – ‘Clacker’
Arno Cost & Norman Doray – ‘Apocalypse (Sebastian Leger Remix)’
Majik & Wickerman ft. Kathy Brown – ‘Crazy World’
WTF – ‘REDIC’

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David Guetta at Cielo 11/22/07

Thanksgiving party at Cielo with performance by David Guetta (opening by David Waxman)

See video clip  below that I took for the crowd sing-along to “Love Don’t Let Me Go”…not the best audio quality – sorry~

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Steve Angello at Cielo 11/8/2007

Been busy lately – thus the lack of posts. Here’s a video I took at the Dance Here Now party at Cielo on 11/8 – performance by Steve Angello, member of the Swedish House Mafia.

Track playing in the back ground is a hit by himself and Laidback Luke, “BE”.

Also check out my set of 9 photos from this party HERE.

 

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Updated Tunes

Olivier Giacomotto – ‘Gail In The O’ (John Acquaviva & Damon Jee Rmx)
Fish Go Deep – ‘The Cure And The Cause (Cube Guys Remix)’
Ebony Bones – ‘We Know All About You’
C.J. Bolland – ‘Sweet As Sugar (Twokers Respect To Van Halden)’
Sebastien Leger ‘Sun’
Jerry Ropero & Michael Simon vs. Mendonca Do Rio – ‘Berimbau’
Kaz James – ‘Breathe’
Armand Van Helden – ‘Je T’Aime (Switch Mix)’
Layo & Bushwacka – ‘Saudade Remix’
ATFC – ‘Ya Killing Me’
Sebastien Tellier – ‘Sexual Sportswear’
U.N.K.L.E – ‘Hold My Hand (Dubfire Remix)
Arno Cost & Norman Doray – ‘Apocalypse’ ~ absolutely genius!!! …must have!

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Tunes

Groove Armada – ‘The Girls Say’
The Fray – ‘How To Save A Life (Robbie Rivera Mix)
Shlomi Aber – ‘Diosa (Be As One)’
Jamie Jones – ‘Cant Belive I’m Still Here’
Pendulum – ‘Granite’
Sandy Rivera & Haze – ‘Freak’ (Bart B Moore Remix) ** The original is amazing too. Love this!
Out of Office – ‘Break of Dawn’
Booka Shade – ‘Numbers’

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Fedde Le Grand Essential Mix + some notable tracks

This week’s EM from Radio One features one of the popular names behind recent big tracks – Dutch DJ/Producer – Fedde Le Grand.

He was an unknown (at least to the rest of the world) ’till about 2, 3 years ago, and with that track, had us put ours hands up to a city that we mostly don’t really care for (…well maybe not since “8 Mile” . Who knew he was able to succeed with another (if not cheesier) commercial track with Ida Corr – “Let me think about it” – though it kinda does have a catchy tune, I gotta admit.

Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised with this EM set, as it featured an electro theme that seemed foreign when compared to his chart-topping singles. As long as you can get over the whole “bleep-bleep” thing (or a bit of calculator music as I call it), it was actually a pretty refreshing electro set. In this case, the second hour is considerably better; but that’s the way it is for these sets, we just gotta be patient and be optimistic that something will eventually happen

Here’s the track listing to the show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/essentialmix/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20070923

Here are some recent notable tracks (NOT from his set, my own listing) – **listened and tested – all pretty good

Jay Men – ‘Ooh La Lishious (Barratt & Falconi Remix)
James Blunt – ‘1973 (Tong & Spoon Mix)
Dons – ‘Invincible’
Dirty South – ‘Minority’
Italoboyz – Viktor Casanova
Annie Lennox/ Madonna/ Fergie/And Others – ‘Sing (Dean Coleman Remix)’
Run DMC – ‘It’s Like That (Laidback Luke Re-Edit) **If you think the original is amazing – this is a must
Dirty South Vs The Doors – ‘The End’
Chemical Brothers – ‘Hey Boy Hey Girl (Tim Davidson Mix) **missed their concert in NY

Peter, Bjorn & John – ‘Young Folks’ (Scumfrog Remix)

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Must-Haves of the Summer

Bart B More – ‘So It Goes’
Hard-Fi – ‘Suburban Knight (Angello/Ingrosso Remix)
Pryda – ‘Muranyi’
Samim – ‘Heater’ 
Steve Angello ‘Can You Reach’
Prodigy – ‘Breathe’ (David Guetta Remix)
Sesa – ‘Like This Like That’ (Alex Gaudino and Jason Rooney Remix)’
Axwell – I Found You’ (Dubfire Remix)

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Happy Hot Pink 4th of July!

Check out the pix from the Fourth of July Eve party pictures at Pink Elephant in this set (total 12 pics). As always it was a fantastic party by DJ Kris Graham

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