CONNIE (airdrop, resolute - nyc)
**free dj mix: Horny Music - Connie (1hr)
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Connie appeared in the electronic music scene six years ago and has become a familiar face in both the underground house and techno scenes of New York. Through her DJ sets Connie has demonstrated a life-size passion for an eclectic mix of funky house, tech-house, electro, acid, minimal and techno music. She has DJ’d alongside renowned DJs and producers: Trentemoller, James Holden, Italoboyz, Vincenzo, Michal Ho, Nico Purman, Guy Gerber, Alka_rex, Mark Henning, Sweet & Candy, Jeff Bennett, Konrad Black, Terry Mullan, Jesse Rose, Adultnapper, Nick Warren, Misstress Barbara, Patrick Chardronnet, Jay Tripwire, Jason Jinx, Chris Duckenfield (SWAG), Ladytron, Jimmy van M, Camea, and the Hacker. Today, Connie spins regularly at New York's most prominent club venues like Crobar, Pacha, Sullivan Room, Love, and Cielo. In addition, Connie also DJs at more underground high-profile events and parties in New York such as Minimoo, LESS @ Annex, and at Resolute Events, where she is a resident DJ.
Connie has also pursued and received bookings to play in cities outside of New York, at clubs and events in the world’s most popular destinations: San Francisco, Miami, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Vancouver, Ibiza, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Prague, Mexico, Rio de Janeiro, Athens, Berlin, and Montreal. A chronological look at her achievements leaves no guessing about her DJ career’s upward momentum. In March 2006, Connie won the Village Voice ‘DJ Spin-off Contest’ and as a result DJ’d at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami. By 2008, Connie had spun at the infamous Sunday School for Degenerates party at the Pawnshop in Miami, during the Winter Music Conference, and she had spun at ‘Piknic Electronik’ in Montreal! Under the name "conSTAR", Connie’s eagerly anticipated first release is due out in September 2008 on Airdrop.
RAW Q (bingo recs, influence recs, direct drive - nyc)
** free dj mix: Studio Mix Jan'09 - Raw Q (1hr)
Dj Beau aka: Raw Q has been a truely devoted contributor to underground electronic music and rave culture since the early 90s. from his roots as one of the founders of Camouflage (nyc's longest running 21+ dnb weekly), an original Liquid Sky, Satellite Records and Breakbeat Science dj to his current status as one of Dj Zinc's 'Bingo Allstars' and a selected tagteam partner of Dj DB at the highly acclaimed 'Secret Night of Science' monthly parties at LOVE.
Beau's music production career began in 95' when he teamed up with Dj Ani (NASA, Deee-Lite) and created a series of tunes which appeared on Dj Soulslinger's 'Jungle Sky' imprint (the first US Drum n Bass Label). to presently, as he produces under the moniker 'Raw Q' where his music has had a major impact in the world of electronic music with tunes such as 'Vital Soul' which appeared on Dj Zinc's reputable Bingo imprint and was ranked 11th in the BBC's Global Dance Music charts (jul.13.04), which encompasses all genres of dance music.
Raw Q's discography includes: Vital Soul, Funkdefied (Bingo Recs), Jagged Edge (Grid Recs) and Caspian Moon, Summer Rain (Influence Recs).
JESSE MANN (body music - nyc)
** free dj mix: A Little Bit of Body Music - Jesse Mann (1hr)
Jesse has held a residency at Bembe in Williamsburg since November of 2005, for the acclaimed party Body Music (formerly No Selector Sundays) on Sunday nights. There he acts as musical curator, promoter, and DJ, booking and playing alongside live bands on a weekly basis. The party is regularly featured in publications like Time Out NY, and is a staple of the Brooklyn music scene on Sundays. He also currently holds monthly residencies downstairs at APT in Manhattan and at Public Assembly, formerly Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg.
His DJing career has taken him far and wide in the nine years since he started, from Paris, Berlin, Vienna and England, to San Francisco, Miami, and Puerto Rico.
MONKEYTOWN - North 3rd between Wythe + Kent (Williamsburg)
11pm til 4am - no cover before 12 - $5 after
- 4 large video screens
- a central area for dancing
- perimeter communal seating
- 6.1 surround sound
- fine experimental cuisine
RGB LINKS:
DJ MIXES: A Little Bit of Body Music - Jesse Mann
ABOUT
RGB is an audiovisual experiment designed to pleasure and stimulate the se
nses. the formula consists of: 3 highly advanced electronic audio selectors, 4 walls of stimulating visuals, generous helpings of alcoholic beverages, and the 4th and most vital ingredient of all is you, the willing test subject!
WARNING!
test subjects can expect to experience the following range of side effects:
a heightened compulsion to dance and/or to 'jack yo body'
- sudden unexpected waves of visual pleasure brought on by hypnotic visuals
- physically stimulating reactions brought on by low frequency basslines
- a noticeable decrease in anxiety and inhibitions
thank you,
