Tags archives: dance party
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6 years ago
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Long known for billing top grade, sophisticated acts that cover indie, jazz, electronic and everything in-between. West Village staple Le Poisson Rouge hosted a special event on Sunday, ‘I Feel Pride.’ The heated dance party was not only dedicated to NYC Gay Pride, but also the 10th anniversary of the music venue.
Aptly named LPR X, the yearlong event series presents an eclectic roster of headlining acts – both previous and new to the venue. Considered the founder of disco, Italian producer Giorgio Moroder hosted and headlined the night.
Moroder is considered key to Donna Summer’s rise to fame, producing “Love to Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love.” He is also responsible for the timeless movie soundtrack tunes “Take My Breath Away” (“Top Gun”), Irene Cara’s “Flashdance … What a Feeling” and Blondie’s “Call Me” (American Gigolo). Moroder wrote compositions for “Superman III,” “Rambo III,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” and “Scarface.” Over the course of 50 years he has not stopped his output, working with premier acts including Barbra Streisand, Elton John, David Bowie, Lady Gaga, Eurythmics and Daft Punk, et al.
The night was truly standout due to the caliber of artists, who bought a heavy arsenal of quality music. The crowd also contributed, as gays, straights and people of all persuasions convened on the darkened dancefloor for opening act Holy Ghost. The duo played an uplifting, funky set of electro and disco house, seamlessly mixing and building up their set. The room was[...]
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9 years ago
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UkrX_ikRUY
Sunday, May 24th at The Bowery Electric
Memorial Day Weekend we're kicking off the season properly with an incredible line-up of some of NYC's best bands, performers and DJ's on two levels.
ROCK, FUNK, HIP HOP, ELECTRONICA, AMERICANA
DOWNSTAIRS: Live Music: $9 Advance Tickets, $10 at the door
XNY, Soul Khan, Blythe Sword, Bad Faces, Digital Diaspora, Statik Vision
UPSTAIRS: Live Music until 10pm, DJ's til late: NO COVER
MAP ROOM: Graham Norwood and Amy Miles
DJ's: Sameer & Gatto - 10pm til late
Hosted by Art for Progress, Doors: 7pm, Music: 7:30pm
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