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Originally posted by van haaster Totally agreed, saturday night is where it's at for those of us who have "moved on" and are going out for the music, No.1, as it should be. good post. I would like Sonic to turn it up a notch and book some really drop dead talent on an ongoing basis.

December is looking pretty fucking good for that if you ask me. I can't wait until December 16th with Guy Gerber & David Duriez. That's what I call cutting edge music!

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Originally posted by Carey You have known me long enough to know what I have been very successful and booking and promoting as a straight promoter and believe me...I have tons of straight friends coming on Friday night...both men and women.

You're a good man Carey. Thanks for clearing things up for me.

Thanks for all the hard work you and your team put into Sonic. I've had some of my best nights out there and I know there are many more amazing nights to come.

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Originally posted by The Highroller December 16th with Guy Gerber & David Duriez.

That party is going to be amazing. GUY GERBER! YES! Sea of Sand is outstanding!

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Dark Dirty Tech Tribal. | Hands in air (trance) and feet on the floor (house).

Well, it's good to hear Sonic addressing the situation.
Word at the club on friday was that the club hadn't got license for the event and that was trhe reason for the mess. Since I hadn't heard anything official from Sonic, I made my comment based on that -incorrect- assumption. And believe me, I'm a regular at Sonic and it's hands down the best club in Toronto, and would love it for it to remain that way.

I also happen to be gay. I went to the friday open to support the club (and paid the $10) on their new venture. I wouldn't have gone otherwise because the DJ line up was just not my thing, but once there I had to listen to them. I dont care much about mixing skills because i care more about selection. I think if a DJ is not making any mistakes he must not be taking chances, experimenting. We cant expect a Dj to be a perfect metronome. But their music selection was not right. They tried too hard to bring the crowd too high too fast, no build up no groove. It was also an opening night, should be more especial, more about making the crowd welcome and warm. But not all DJs get it. The last DJ's final half hour was ok. I guess it was too late, I understand all the drama with the opening. For DJ's my suggestion would be to look at the line up of a gay club in Montreal called PARKING. Awesome DJs any night. All kinds of sounds, house, tribal, deep, electrohouse. VARIETY.

The gay crowd that has been attended Sonic since opening goes there because of the music and the party, they been there every weekend despite the fact there were no drag shows, no gogo dancers, no shower-shows, porn stars and whatever else has been advertised for the days to come. No need to be condescending. The Church street scene is tired and we need a change. Don't bring all those tried formulas again. Do something fresh. There's a very vibrant art scene in Toronto, bring performers who can bring things to a different level.
No need to bring a "sexy" factor with muscled
dancers. If music is sexy, we will all get into it.

The gay clubbing experience has always been very sophisticated and cutting-edge: most talented dj's have flourished in this environment: Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Danny Tenaglia, Junior Vasquez, Victor Calderone, etc. so don't be afraid to try out and challenge your customers. If you need to raise the cover for a talented DJ, most people won't have a problem with it, trust me.

And thanks for booking Victor Calderone and Stephan Grondin for this month, both residents at Stereo and some of the best DJs that the US and Canada have. Stephan has a great gay following in Toronto also and if he should be a monthly resident. Danny Torrence is another name. Hex Hector, Junior Vasquez, Peter Rauhofer, Chus & Ceballos, Ralphi Rosario, DJ Abel, Danny Tenaglia and of course David Morales. All these DJs have big gay following and will pack the place every time. But also try different names, use your best judgement.

Queens are fiercely loyal: If you make this party work, the club will make a lot of money and we all will be happy. But it would be nice to see the club is making an effort and trying something fresh, OPEN.

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interesting thread, a lot of engaging discussion and personal opinions...

kudos to Carey for having the patience/tact to address the accusations the way he did, bravo.

my opinion swayed back and forth a few times in this thread!

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I really am excited for the opening of a new night at Sonic. I have always loved going on Saturdays because of the great crowd and the devastating music. I'm not quite sure if there have ever been more DJs in town that I wanted to see since it opened, and now with a new night it's like, double your pleasure For those who only feel comfortable going out to a night geared for one sexual preference or another, there will still be a night to go out, and for all those for whom it doesn't really matter, the booking schedule just doubled

I am responding to the losers on this site, you never make sense... you are all obviously social retards with no idea or taste , no clue what is new and hot... your comments on Sonic as a whole has been so incorrect. The new gAY NIGHT WAS ABSOLUTELY FUN, REGARDLESS OF ALL THE DRAMA..

THERE IS SO MUCH MORE OFFRED HERE THAN OTHER GAY EVENTS IN THE CITY... shower shows???? CHECK IT OUT.. IN FACT THE HOT MEN WHO I SAW AT THIS PARTY DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT TRANCE ADDICT IS, NOR WOULD THEY EEVEN LOOK TO THIS SITE FOR WHAT THEY THINK IS FIERCE...

I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL GROOSS AND BUTT FUCK UGLY AND ARE SOICIAL RETARDS... KEEP WRITING ON TRANCE ADDICT, I AM sure IT IS THE ONLY PLACE you will Be heard ... get a life all of you

The MEN sign is hot... saw it at the Allegrisa party in New York... very HOT....

Fierce gay clubber

u are a clueless fuck, go away NOW...
I am sure u are a total loser with no clue... listen to you ?????
.....

GROSSSSSSS

M

Great to get things cleared up!
As a Fly Nighclub regular I look forward to the new Friday night party at Sonic. I'm totally stoked for Calderone this Friday. Party on!

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Originally posted by mika22 I am responding to the losers on this site, you never make sense... you are all obviously social retards with no idea or taste , no clue what is new and hot... your comments on Sonic as a whole has been so incorrect. The new gAY NIGHT WAS ABSOLUTELY FUN, REGARDLESS OF ALL THE DRAMA.. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE OFFRED HERE THAN OTHER GAY EVENTS IN THE CITY... shower shows???? CHECK IT OUT.. IN FACT THE HOT MEN WHO I SAW AT THIS PARTY DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT TRANCE ADDICT IS, NOR WOULD THEY EEVEN LOOK TO THIS SITE FOR WHAT THEY THINK IS FIERCE... I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL GROOSS AND BUTT FUCK UGLY AND ARE SOICIAL RETARDS... KEEP WRITING ON TRANCE ADDICT, I AM sure IT IS THE ONLY PLACE you will Be heard ... get a life all of you The MEN sign is hot... saw it at the Allegrisa party in New York... very HOT.... Fierce gay clubber

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Originally posted by mika22 u are a clueless fuck, go away NOW... I am sure u are a total loser with no clue... listen to you ????? ..... GROSSSSSSS M

what a mangled little f_ucker

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Originally posted by beef curtains what a mangled little f_ucker

+1

Bahaha first laugh of the morning belongs to Mark

Hilarious

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