This is a picture of the new basement space at Botanica, where I'll be spinning with Prof. Rockwell this Saturday. This doesn't show the whole space and its definitely one the best spaces for dancing and DJs in the Red Hook and Carroll Gardens area.
Come check it out!
Brooklyn Botanica Presents...
DJ Knomad and Prof. Rockwell
Saturday, January 10th, 10-pm-close
Botanica in Red Hook, BK (not to be confused with Botanica in Manhattan) just recently opened its basement dance space, and we are going to take it over with good music and vibes all night! Unfortunately there aren't any pictures of the basement that i can find online, so the picture above is of the beautiful upstairs bar (which some describe as Gatsby-like or a flashback to the 1930s).
Prof. Rockwell and I will be playing a mix of music that we personally love, ranging from the obscure, to the well known, to guilty pleasures. The only defining quality among it all is that the songs have to make you dance.
Funk, disco, soul, hip hop, house, reggae, 80s, 90s, and more are all fair game.
And don't be afraid, Red Hook isnt' as hard to get to as everyone makes it seem! Water taxis, buses, subways, and Ikea shuttles make it easier than ever to get to.
Make a day out of it and enjoy local shops, restauarants, and more......
Location: 220 Conover St. (@ Coffey St) in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Link: Brooklyn Botanica website
I didn't get as many (good) pictures as usual this time - but maybe i was too busy djing and dancing to remember to take pictures. This past Saturday was fun as always, especially when the Ninjasonik dudes came through late night about 30 deep and took the party over:
More pictures here.
Its that time again - we're coming back at you with another installment of Seamless. Expect to hear a wide variety of music, tied together with the common element of danceability.
Teenwolf will be fresh off of performing at Rock the Bells with his group Ninjasonik, so be sure to come through to congratulate him on that and check him out on a more intimate party setting.
Also, check out the event's going page
and if you've never been, check out pictures from last month
Wow,
Its been forever since i've recorded a mix. I really need to do this more often. Anyway, I did this in honor of the new party we have coming up at Belmont Lounge called The Rhythm.
I'm pretty excited about this party for a couple of reasons. For one thing, its at a bar i used to frequent quite a bit - a really nice spot near Union Square. For another thing, the idea for this party is to play all types of dance music, including disco, house, and more recent dance styles by the likes of Cut Copy, Chromeo, DFA artists, etc. This is a departure from my usual hip hop, reggae, r&b parties and sets, so come out and try something new.
This mix contains all time disco and house classics as well as some recent stuff i've been feeling and some other random stuff thrown in. Track list below:
Donald Byrd and 125th Street Band - Love Has Come Around
Rockers Revenge - Sunshine (Greg Wilson Edit)
Frankie Knuckles feat Rebe Jones - You Got the Love
Hercules & Love Affair - Blind (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Cut Copy - Hearts of Fire (Holy Ghost Remix)
Francois K - Time and Space
Ralphi Rosario - You Used To Hold Me
Sagat - Fuk Dat
Cajmere - Let Me Be
Earth People - Dance
Recloose and Joe Dukie - Dust
Masters at Work feat. India - I Can't Get No Sleep
Arrested Development - Tennessee (Kenny Dope Remix)
Barbara Tucker feat. Darryl D'Bonneau- Stop Playing With My Mind
Dajae - Everyday My Life (Junior Jack Mix)
Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard
Jay-Z - Party Life (The Knocks Remix)
Jay-Z - A Million and One Questions (DJ Technics Remix)
Pase Rock - Get Money Kids
Lenny Kravitz - Breathe (Chromeo Remix)
MGMT - Electric Feel (Teenwolf's Extra Electric Mix)
One of my favorite things to do in NYC is unwittingly roll up on something totally unexpected, fun, and unique. Maybe its the element of surprise or the fact that you've put absolutely no hype or expectations into it, but stumbling on a party, concert, street fair, or any other event like this and having the time of your life is a great feeling. Of course, summer time is the best for this, as a city like New York has a million things to choose from.
One of my personal best moments like this was a couple years back when my family and a friend of mine went to Coney Island on closing weekend to play some games, go on some rides and walk around. As we're walking on the boardwalk around sundown, we suddenly hear music and see that there is a section of the boardwalk ahead that's full of people. As we get closer, we realize that the people are dancing and that the sound is coming from a DJ in a hut. What made it even better is that the people seemed to represent all ages, races, and backgrounds and they were all dancing together to house, disco, latin and other not-poppy sounds. I don't have any videos or pictures from that night, but according to some videos on YouTube this goes on all the time (and sometimes with legends like Louie Vega):
Be sure to check it out some time, and sorry that I ruined the surprise!
Even though there will be some relief from this heatwave by Saturday, we'll still be keeping things hot at Seamless with:
- Free BBQ from 9pm until supplies run out
- Extended Happy Hour through 10pm, including $3 drafts
- Teenwolf, Elsewhere, and Knomad on the mix until we get shut down
sa·la: [sah-luh]- noun - large hall, living room, or reception room.
When you were younger, did you ever play your favorite songs of the time and put on a little dance show for your family in your living room? Songs that are played in moments like these often become our guilty pleasures in the future, and you're bound to hear some of them on occasion at 432 parties - since what we're ultimately about is making people feel good and dance.
Living rooms also make me think of house parties. You know, those times where you see your couches and chairs pushed up against the walls to make room for your friends and their friends and their friends' friends to dance and mingle. 432 parties are sort of like that too, since what we started with was hosting parties in bars for our friends and watched as everyone started inviting their friends, and our network just grew and grew.
This is why having our newest party in the basement of a place called Sala is perfect for us. You're meant to come out, feel at home, bring family and friends, and let loose to the music. The only difference this time, at least compared to my house, is that there will also be plenty of Sangria and Spanish decor.
PS - if you're looking for a place to eat that night, Sala's upstairs is a Tapas restaurant. Check out the review at New York Magazine.
Looks like the temp will be in the high 70s on Friday, which is the perfect Temperature for a party we have decided to call Summer Vacation kickoff. We'll be in the downstairs lounge all night playing feel good music. Come shake off the winter and rainy spring weather blues........
Seamless isn't until next weekend (be ready!), but there's plenty to do this weekend as well.......
Saturday 4/5
I'll be DJing at Sugar Lounge this Saturday night (for the 2nd Saturday in a row) starting at 10pm. Come check out this spot in the tucked away Columbia Street waterfront neighborhood in Brooklyn. I'll be playing a little of everything but current hip hop, so come out and relax in the nice atmosphere. If the weather is warm, this place also has an amazing back garden area.
Directions: F train to Carroll St., then walk west down Union until you hit Columbia St. At Columbia make a right and walk to 147 Columbia St.
Sunday 4/6
On Sunday night, head down to Bembe in Williamsburg to check out my good friend Eric's funk band Out of Pockets. They'll be putting on a free show starting at 9. Check out their myspace for details and some music samples. The flyer is below:
Wow, Saturday night was a blast at Supreme Trading in Williamsburg. Thanks to everyone who came out, regulars and new folks alike. There were definitely a lot of crazy dancefloor moments, and luckily, for the first time in a longtime, we had some cameras flashing. Here's a few pictures. If you want to check out even more, look at the event's going.com page here.
What a good way to kick off our new monthly party!
I'll be DJing at Sugar Lounge in Brooklyn for one Saturday per month from now on. Hopefully by next month we'll have it locked down to a specific Saturday, i.e. first or second. But in the meantime, come check it out tomorrow.
It's a nice low-key vibe where you can enjoy some good food and drinks while hearing me play a slightly different type of set than at other parties (you know, more for lounging than dancing and partying).
They want me to start it off with the 80s and then work from there until i get up to present hits. It will almost be like your whole life in music flashing by you. Should be fun:
Come check me out next Thursday, as I do a gig that's a little closer to home. I'll be joining Prof. Rockwell at Royale for a night of funk, soul, disco, and hip hop.
