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It's interesting reading this thread over again. You really have to search for these types of venues/events nowadays. I'm not sure you could go into the same neighbourhood every weekend and find what you are looking for.
That being said, we should all keep posting here as we find new events and venues that satisfy Kamil's request, and our interest of course 
Props to MikeyN for some good suggestions as well. Pat Boogie does rock the house, and tends to use various venues all over the city. He's a tough man to track 
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| Originally posted by irGO It's interesting reading this thread over again. You really have to search for these types of venues/events nowadays. I'm not sure you could go into the same neighbourhood every weekend and find what you are looking for. That being said, we should all keep posting here as we find new events and venues that satisfy Kamil's request, and our interest of course Props to MikeyN for some good suggestions as well. Pat Boogie does rock the house, and tends to use various venues all over the city. He's a tough man to track |
and yeah, he picks wicked venues. I heard nothing but good things about the Courthouse experience the other week with Kerri Chandler.
Dana Bergquist yesssss i wouldn't mind paying for that party cause some night you just don't want minimal..
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| Originally posted by deephousekid Dana Bergquist yesssss i wouldn't mind paying for that party cause some night you just don't want minimal.. |
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| Originally posted by MikeyN 1. Very true 2. Agreed, keep this thread alive! 3. Cheers and yeah, he picks wicked venues. I heard nothing but good things about the Courthouse experience the other week with Kerri Chandler.4. NEIL QUIGLEY!!! I better see every single person in this thread at Stone Lounge in April. Event thread. lol, I think I remember saying how awesome it would be to have Dana Bergquist here. Apparently he was here in 2007 opening for Eric Prydz... Where the F@#K was I? |
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| Originally posted by irGO You are an event animal Mikey!!! Can't believe you found that April gem. I am VERY EXCITED!!!!! |
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| Originally posted by irGO Just finished my breakfast so I thought I'd give my two cents Dave S and I got there around 11pm and walked right in. No lines etc., and we figured that anyways since it was kinda early. However, after a brief stop at the coat check, I noticed Stone Lounge was pretty damn busy for 11pm. VERY happily surprised. 30 minutes later the tallest man in this scene walked through the doors (no, not Brad Copeland): MikeyN!!! Great seeing you man. You were cutting a rug right from the get-go, and rightly so. Neil was on point for the entire night...holy shit (well, at least for the 4 out of 5 hours that I witnessed). He built up Stone Lounge so well last night. It was amazing! I particularly enjoyed how he would actually break the build with the odd track to slow it down. Perfect example of this (and my favourite track of the night) was when he dropped STIMMING - MELODICA (on Joris Voorn's Green Label). That's the fuckin sickest track I've heard out in a while By around midnight the place was totally filling up, and was completely rammed by 1am. The entire place was dancing. I spotted no real wall flowers at this event, which is such a great thing to see. As usual, the bar service at Stone Lounge is second to none. That girl runs a tight ship down there, and is by far the best tender I've met in years. Well done Fabricated. This was yet another memorable night put on by a hard working local crew. Bring on January! Cheers, irgz |
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| Originally posted by mnemonic. Hahahahahaha! "not Brad Copeland"!!!! LOL! Wow, I have so much to say, but I don't even know where to start. I really don't have the words for how impressive Neil was... A friend and I both got in to Stone Lounge just before 11, right on time for free cover! Awesome! Once we were inside I fell in love with what I was hearing instantly. I immediately knew this was going to be a good night. He played some great deep house in the beginning of the night, it sounded so warm, and had tons of character. The sound filled the space so nicely. Although it wasn't loud in the beginning of the night, it still felt so enveloping. There's so much to describe, there's just so much "personality" in everything he played. I can't even look at his set on a track-by-track basis, or by segmenting the night, its a perfect example of the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". It was musical synergy. Neil's set was so deep, sexy, funky, groovy, jazzy, housey, techy, proggy, spacey, agressive, it had attitude at times and was so uplifting at other times. Neil threw down some of the sickest, most twisted, spacey buildups that just made the place go wild, and he used mixer trickery to make you think the peak of the track was coming, and then he would just build it up more. His set had some great instrumental moments too. I recall turning to someone dancing beside me and saying "How could anyone not love music with instruments like this!". Whenever I heard a piano in his set I flipped. I fucking love instruments in house music. His set really was a journey... There were times where I thought how great this would be to listen to on a beach, or in a nice upscale bar, or even while having sex! Such a journey, from start to finish, and such a diverse sound! There was so much variety, but every track worked harmoniously with the next. Watching Neil work the decks...Oh. My. God. He's always busy. I love seeing that. He follows the 'mood' of the music he doesn't just stand there and sync up the tracks with his laptop. As irGo pointed out, he had some great tricks up his sleeve. The mixing was spot on every time. Everything flowed so naturally. Everyone at Stone Lounge is so friendly and open, and everyone is there to have a great time. The sound is great, and it's focused on the dancefloor, so if you wanted to hang out and have a conversation with some friends on the couches along the sidelines, you can easily do so without shouting eachother. Such a cozy, comfy, environment. It really is like having a stupidly awesome party in your best friend's basement. I can't wait for the next Fabricated event! I almost didn't go, but I'm so glad I did. I definitely made the right choice. Also... Neil recorded his set, hopefully it gets released, I would love to relive those hours of my life over and over and over again. |
Damn! Those were some good reviews eh? Not bad considering I was sporting a pretty heavy head that day
So ummm Kamil, I'm assuming yer not missing this one?????
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| Originally posted by irGO Damn! Those were some good reviews eh? Not bad considering I was sporting a pretty heavy head that day So ummm Kamil, I'm assuming yer not missing this one????? |
I originally had other plans for this night that I couldn't get away from. I just found out THIS MORNING that has changed!
What are the odds??!?! The gods are smiling upon me.
Li'ly on Thursday's.
Jooyna T & Dirty Dale
The two can definitely lace you with their skills. Their awesome.
As mentioned, Toika is another good spot for the deepness.
I'm definitely looking forward to this thread come summer!
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| Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* I'm definitely looking forward to this thread come summer! |
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| Originally posted by MikeyN Have you given those Neil Quigley sets a listen? You should! Also look out for irGO's podcasts. His most recent one is the bees knees! |
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| Originally posted by furacao Li'ly on Thursday's. Jooyna T & Dirty Dale The two can definitely lace you with their skills. Their awesome. As mentioned, Toika is another good spot for the deepness. |
Stimming is coming to footwork on May 29th!
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| Originally posted by MikeyN Stimming is coming to footwork on May 29th! |
The only deep house "lounge" I have come across is KiWe (King West Kitchen) after 11pm, when the kitchen closes. It's like a resto-lounge or whatever, but both times I've been there later on a Saturday, there's been ample seating and really really good proper deep house tunes. There's not really a "scene" and definitely no dancefloor but it's perfect for sitting down to catch up with someone - convenient location, reasonable drinks, good tunes.
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| Originally posted by Skipper The only deep house "lounge" I have come across is KiWe (King West Kitchen) after 11pm, when the kitchen closes. It's like a resto-lounge or whatever, but both times I've been there later on a Saturday, there's been ample seating and really really good proper deep house tunes. There's not really a "scene" and definitely no dancefloor but it's perfect for sitting down to catch up with someone - convenient location, reasonable drinks, good tunes. |
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| Originally posted by irGO Interesting call Skipper! HAven't been to that venue since it changed names. The front room bar used to be great for that atmosphere. Sounds like the whole place may be worth checking out! |
another vote for jimpster.
i closed for him at footwork back in november, and it was the best night of music all year, and that includes nights with jt donaldson, derrick carter, justin long, and heather.
really, really top notch stuff.
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| Originally posted by MikeyN Also check out Mike Gleeson. |
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| Originally posted by devnull to me, Deep House is Mark Farina, DJ Sneak, D. Carter to an extent..mainly house.., Dan X, Da Sunlounge.. Mind u I havent listend to much DH lately. |
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| Originally posted by WittyHandle I'd love to see a deep house night that played old Naked Music style stuff. It was so soulful and warm, just perfect. I like a lot of newer deep house too, but a lot of it is more techy, and it just feels a little bit cold imo. |
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| Originally posted by -g- Derrick Carter is at footwork April 17, fyi. i'm opening for derrick, and if you come early, that's exactly what you'll hear, until its time to jack it up a bit anyways. |
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| Originally posted by -g- another vote for jimpster. i closed for him at footwork back in november, and it was the best night of music all year, |
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| Originally posted by -g- Derrick Carter is at footwork April 17, fyi. |
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| Originally posted by -g- another vote for jimpster. i closed for him at footwork back in november, and it was the best night of music all year, and that includes nights with jt donaldson, derrick carter, justin long, and heather. really, really top notch stuff. thanks man, i appreciate that! i'm playing with Sonny Fodera and Hodges this saturday, if anyone is interested. listing is up on the listings page, and its only $5. can't go wrong! Derrick Carter is at footwork April 17, fyi. i'm opening for derrick, and if you come early, that's exactly what you'll hear, until its time to jack it up a bit anyways. |
Cobra was fun but footwork is a much better venue for him I think. Osunlade is at the great hall on Thurs April 1st too....more on the soulful tip.
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| Originally posted by -g- another vote for jimpster. Derrick Carter is at footwork April 17, fyi. |
This made my morning
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| Originally posted by Skipper What was it called before? |
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