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-- King Unique & Low End Specialists @ DUVET (10.20.06)
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Below's my review from rhythmism. If some of it doesn't make sense, it's because I was quoting someone else and I was trying to directly address issues to the promoter, who barosoap and I know, as far as making the party better since this was only their 2nd week @ Duvet. From TA, we saw sot, thero40, knittybone, avikonen.
Tracks I recalled
Ame - Rej
Moby - Go (Trentemoller mix)
Kupon - Zoom In (I think)
Underworld - Two Months Off
Solid Groove - This is Sick
It was a pretty familiar sounding selection of music, but I can't remember everything. That's what happens when you don't tracklist until Monday morning.
We stood at the rope for at least 20 minutes (probably 45 total in line), finally getting in after they left everyone in that was in the line closer to 6th Ave and right as you were talking to Danele, even though we were on Andy's list. It was really pretty ridiculous, because it wasn't that crowded inside even at 1 when we got in. In addition to the line, the bathroom situation was disgusting. Get a mop for the urinal trough, because you could smell the stench of urine outside in the line.
Music was good, though we only caught like 30 minutes of Ali's set. Mixed drinks were expensive for the size and really weak (I've heard people complain about watered down drinks at Crobar, but this took it to a new level), but they did have Newcastle, so I just switched to that.
I think the main thing that would have helped the party is half as many lights. It was like we were in Miami, not New York, and that's not a good thing. The people weren't really that pretty that you'd want to show them off and it was inhibiting the dancing. We've been to ESP's parties @ Cielo and BED and both were more darkly lit, which I think is really needed for dirty house and electro.
All bitching aside, you guys did do a great job with the sound and I'm guessing the booth though I wasn't in it. That's the main reason we all go out, but it's unfortunate when there's the other issues that detract from it, especially the door situation which starts things off on a sour note.
Also, the vibe got so much better at like 2-2:30, after most of the posers who were there "to be seen @ Duvet" left and the people who were there for the music remained.
Glad we got to see you to say happy B-Day, Andy. You looked a little too busy to enjoy it, so I hope you're having another celebration when you don't have to be as responsible.
yea place was definitely miami influenced to the max haha..not too bad though. alot of underaged girls everywhere which isnt neccesarily a bad thing just there clueless on what there doing there, its kinda funny watching em..besides that, the one guy from ku (dunno which one) ripped it pretty nicely. 2 months off was def a highlight for me. i haven't heard that track in a solid 2-3 years. got the ye ol vinyl in dust somehwere. the guy that opened up (half of LES) was a bit rough in the beginnign with flow and mixing but he got better towards the end of his set. ran into eco, avikonen, GHB and his lady friend bar of soap. don't think i saw any other ta's other then those, tyler, dustin & aj.
can't forget the whole new pryda discog (frankfurt, remember, proper education) was played lol
This party definitely needs tweaking if it's going to survive the discerning EDM crowd in NYC, but it DOES has potential. I have been a long time supporter of LES and East Side Productions/Urban Promotions since they were throwing parties in a little closet of a club called Groovejet over 4 years ago.
The best thing about their parties is their focus on bringing different talent to NYC at venues with a great vibe and sound. Of all the venues they've booked... Duvet probably has the worst vibe. This party is only in its second week, so obviously they still need to iron things out, but some issues may be inherent to the venue like the crappy, clueless people who wander there off the street because it looks like a "hip" NYC club.
The venue is quite different from the old Centrofly. Now, it's very pretty in the artificial Miami sense. It's open with lots of glass and clear plastic they light up with bright colors. Unfortunately, the people are artificial too. Aside from the TAs and Rhythmists we knew from other parties, the crowd wasn't into the music at all. I think one major change they need to make is with the door policy. Give priority to people who are actually there for the music. Letting in the B&T crowd may fill up the room with big spenders for a couple hours, but they really kill the vibe and leave by 2am anyway since they can't appreciate anything aside from JP and hip hop. The intimate, fun-loving Centrofly is gone =(
On the plus side, the new sound system ESP brought in is awesome. It's clean, rich, and decently balanced on the main floor. Combined with the talent they bring, this party could still be a strong Friday night contender if they work out the crowd issue.
PS It'd be one thing if the girls there were hot, but I've seen much more beautiful women at BED, Cielo, and even... Crobar.
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| Originally posted by sot GHB and his lady friend bar of soap |
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| Originally posted by sot proper education |
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| Originally posted by barosoap LOL makes me sound like an asian escort... |
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| Originally posted by sot can't forget the whole new pryda discog (frankfurt, remember, proper education) was played lol |
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| Originally posted by Groundhog Boy How did I forget this one? I can't stand it, and now that I've heard it out on a good system, the verdict still remains the same. |
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| Originally posted by dj tek fixed. |
Little do you know that's how actually we met 
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| Originally posted by knittybone The getting in part sucked, I can see how many people were pissed with the door people... I was comped +3 but somehow only got reduced... which is okay, but its still annoying because I was told I was comped. Anyway it was a good time. Bathroom situation was retarded, and the 'troth' thing was weird (the bars running across, smelled like old piss, and the window to the troth was see through) |
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| Originally posted by barosoap I think he played it after that dumbass drunk swatted the beer out of your hand, and you started to block things out. |
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| Originally posted by barosoap Little do you know that's how actually we met The George Acosta story is just a front. |
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| Originally posted by dj tek |
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| Originally posted by Groundhog Boy Oh c'mon Tae, she's far better looking than that. As anyone who went to Steve Porter in September can attest, Barosoap's schoolgirl outfits aren't as ugly, either (ew..green) |
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| Originally posted by dj tek i'll be the judge. thats the only pic i managed to find that was somewhat relevant. |
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| Originally posted by Groundhog Boy Oh c'mon Tae, she's far better looking than that. As anyone who went to Steve Porter in September can attest, Barosoap's schoolgirl outfits aren't as ugly, either (ew..green) |
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| Originally posted by dj tek i'll be the judge. |
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| Originally posted by Groundhog Boy I'd find better, but I'd prefer not to get fired today |
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| Originally posted by Groundhog Boy I'd find better, but I'd prefer not to get fired today |
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