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August heralds another month of genre-defining, award-winning, dancefloor-filling DJs to grace the Cielo’s decks and educate, enthrall and stimulate the senses. International clubbing bible ResidentAdvisor.net recently designated Cielo the #12 club in the world and the highest ranking North American club in its top 100 roundup. This month Roger Sanchez, Gilles Peterson, King Britt, Martijn Ten Velden, and Steve Lawler are just a handful of our guests covering every angle of the dance music spectrum in what promises to be an aurally edifying August!

Marques Wyatt, Cielo’s summer resident, kicks things off in fine style on Friday the 1st with his Deep night. Expect a self-assured set of deep soulful grooves with a spiritual message to match Marques’ cool and silky smooth persona. While many say Californian-resident was responsible for the birth of West Coast house scene by bringing the fresh sounds of New York to Los Angeles in the mid-80s. The night runs 11pm-4am, with advance tickets $10 or $20 on the door.

Gilles Peterson is widely acclaimed as a true musical tastemaker, educating and influencing dancefloors and global listeners through his worldwide radio show on BBC Radio 1 for more years then he’d care to mention. August 7th is the date for your diary as Giant Step presents one of the most innovative, eclectic, and err, genuinely nice DJs the UK dance scene has ever produced. With a resume that includes launching the groundbreaking Acid Jazz and Talkin’ Loud labels, through to exposing jazz, Latin dance and bossa nova funk, and its many sub-genres, to new generations via his award winning radio show, Gilles has done it all. Arrive early (doors open at 10pm) or better still get advance $15 tickets from Giantstep.net

Having made his name via residences at Space, Cream, and Twilo, Steve Lawler is used to the big stage. The globetrotter was also one of the key players in British house music movement that circumnavigated the world in the ‘90s and made him one of the most talked about DJs and producers of the era, regularly mentioned in dispatches alongside Sasha & Digweed; he also released numerous singles through the latter’s Bedrock label. August 8th promises to be a BIG Friday night and sell out event, so to avoid disappointment $15 advance tickets are available from Ticketweb.com

Victor Calderone, the man who gave Madonna a progressive edge all those years ago, is the headline guest for Dance.Here.Now on the 14th. For over a decade the New Yorker has been behind some of the most musical, melodic and enveloping twisted tribal house and dark funky beats this city has produced. His sets have been described as “deep driving grooves, brisk tribal percussion, sexually charged basslines and provocative vocals.” In other words it’s a tribal house fan’s dream: hot, steamy, sexy and created with the sole purpose of making you dance. ($20 advance tickets from Danceherenownyc.com)

The UK invasion continues on Friday 15th, with the headline of another disciple of tech-house, Craig Richards. Last month we welcomed Lee Burridge, Craig’s partner in the groundbreaking Tyrant night at Fabric in London, now Cielo & Blk|Market present the other half of the acclaimed duo for a night of hot sweaty techno-laced house blended with a variety of styles. With Craig you never know quite what you’re gonna get except a damn good time! (The night runs 11pm-4am, with advance tickets $15 from Ticketweb.com or $25 on the door.)

King Britt has always strived to push the envelope further than most dance producers, and in so doing he’s rightfully earned the recognition as an architect of the cool, stylish and deep. Britt is still the master of timeless sounding releases and remixes that perfectly blend the best of yesteryear with the contemporary awareness for the present forged on a mixture of genres that show the eclectic and open-minded DJ to the full. Hear for yourself a celebration of the soul, funk and jazz that inspires the innovative producer from the City of Brotherly Love at Deep Space on Monday 18th; doors open at 9:30 with a $12 cover.

A few years ago it seemed like nearly every quality dance release was emblazoned with Martijn Ten Velden name; winning the praise of the likes of Roger Sanchez, Deep Dish, Pete Tong and Steve Lawler in the process. While last year talented Dutchman was nominated for Best Artist and Outstanding Remix at the House Music Awards. Dance.Here.Now presents his unique style of undeniably funky house infused with tribal and electro overtones on August 21st. (Advance tickets are available from Danceherenownyc.com)

Playtime on the 22nd hosts a night with one of Baltimore’s finest house producers and DJs, Karizma. Along with DJ Spen in the ‘90s, the two releases a slew of acclaimed singles, and remixed the likes of Everything But The Girl, Lenny Kravitz, Roy Ayers and Jocelyn Brown. It was also in these remixes Karizma developed the “Deepah Dubs” and “Deepah Ones” moniker that he still uses today aptly highlighting some of the most inspirational soulful-gospel-house-messages of our generation. (11pm-4am, $20 cover charge, $10 before 1am)

Roger Sanchez is as busy clocking up the international DJ air miles as he’s ever been. Any given weekday you’ll find him spinning in Tokyo, Ibiza, Sydney, London, or on Thursday, August 28th, New York. Having started out in the late-‘80s on the streets of Queens breakdancing and making mix tapes, he now spreads his time running Stealth Records, releasing material as a chart-topping artist, and wowing dancefloors the world over. The latter takes pride of place as Secret Soul Sessions present the Grammy Award winning S-Man at Cielo. It’s another must-attend event, so make sure you come early to avoid the rush, or better still book in advance to take advantage of the $20 ticket price; it’s $30 on the night.

Earlier this year the successful production partner of Gabriel & Dresden was dissolved as the two equally talented hit men went their separate ways. Six months on and San Francisco’s Dave Dresden is building the next chapter of his career both in the studio and behind the decks. The electronic dance pioneer is special guest of the Made Event on the 29th. As you’d expect from the well-traveled maestro of prog-house, it’s bound to be an hallucinogenic journey through anthemic vocal numbers, ethereal moods and, of course, the best in progressiveness. (10pm-4am, $15 advance tickets at Ticketweb.com)

ABOUT CIELO

Located at 18 Little West 12th Street, in the heart of New York City’s trendy Meat Packing District, is open nightly from 10:00pm-4:00am. Cielo is a beautifully designed 350-capacity club featuring a world-class, state-of-the-art digital Funktion One soundsystem. Since its opening in 2003, Cielo has become an internationally renowned dance music nightclub brand and has upheld its edict of world-class music, professional service and all-inclusive atmosphere.

Over the last 5 years, Cielo has continued to triumph and collect accolades including; Club World Awards 2008 winner for Best Club (Winner 2005 & 2006) and Best Party - Dance.Here.Now.; Top 50 Nightclubs in the World- DJ Magazine 2006 & 2007; Best Nightclub- Village Voice 2006; Best Deep House Club- New York Magazine 2006; Best Resident DJ Francois K- Club World Awards 2006 & 2005; Best Venue USA- URB Magazine 2005; Best Interior Design- Club World Awards 2004; Best Club- Dancestar Awards USA 2004. For more info, please go to www.cieloclub.com.

CIELO : AUGUST 2008 CALENDAR

Cielo : July 2008 News

The month of Independence welcomes the crème of US talent to grace Cielo’s decks - plus a few choice Europeans and there’s even a Brit in the house on the 4th of July, so no bias from us! It’s no wonder then that the ResidentAdvisor.net Club Awards kicked off with the ten best programmed venues in the world with Cieo ranking in at #5, the only North American club to make the list. July also marks the release of Cielo’s new compilation ‘Cinco’, mixed by residents Nicolas Matar and Willie Graff and released by Tommy Boy Records on July 8th. Update magazine awarded it 5 Dancin’ Men calling it “a sleek, sexy, soul-soothing collection… in a time where we’re increasingly being told to find new ways to let off stream from the riggers of city living, this comes as the ideal tonic.” It’s another essential package with 2xCDs packed with new music and remixes from the likes of Carl Craig, Arnold Jarvis, Swayzak, Kenny Bobien, K-Scope, Justin Martin, Charles Webster, Nick Holder, DJ Pippi, and Manoo & Francois A, and dozens more.Dance.Here.Now. kick-starts the Independence Day celebrations by welcoming back San Francisco’s leading light Behrouz, on July 3rd. After a 20 year career he still finds it hard to categorize his style, but we say if you take the best from deep, tribal and progressive house and add a touch of electro and minimal techno, you’ll be close to pigeonholing the man who hates to be pigeonholed!

Lee Burridge is acknowledged as one of England’s leading house DJs, thanks in part to his prolific Tyrant residency at Fabric alongside Craig Richards. Lee spent the majority of the ’90s in Hong Kong, where he honed his skills, and as with Behrouz, when listening to a Burridge set, you can always expect the unexpected. Headlining the Made Event on Independence Day you’ll hear his unique mix of house and techno that has earned him an adoring fan-base and a consistent rank in DJ magazine’s top 100 DJs listing.

Tedd Patterson’s acclaimed Vibal night is back on Saturday 5th delivering another edifying and soul-satisfying selection of gospel enriched house and polished garage grooves - his signature sound incorporating an intoxicating blend of contemporary and classic dance styles. Little wonder that thousands of fans worldwide have been seduced by Tedd’s wickedly innovative sets that combine driving percussive beats and deep techno textures with throbbing progressive house, soaring Afro-Latin grooves reflecting a diverse array of influences.

Monday’s at Cielo is Deep Space - Francois K’s acclaimed residency - a seriously seductive night of tripped out bliss and mind-enveloping music. The legendary New Yorker has been educating audiences longer then most and rightly earned the Wikipedia billing of being widely considered as “one of the forefathers of house music“. You’ve four chances to experience his aural soundscapes for yourself in July - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

The Made Event on Thursday 10th welcomes Germany’s Loco Dice for the official US launch party for his new album, ‘7 Dunham Place’. Billed as an album to take listeners on a journey, the electronic musician who operates out of Düsseldorf, has created an opus that plays homage to New York blending hip-hop, funk, electronica, folk and soul to create a soundclash of genres and cacophony of deconstructed beats. Come along and celebrate Loco Dice’s personal tribute to NYC.

Fresh Fruit and Frankie Knuckles return to Cielo on the 13th for another essential night of feel good house music. Inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievements as a DJ, FK has ruled New York and Chicago since the ‘70s and still continues to impact on the dance scene the world over. His latest studio work, remixing Hercules & Love Affair’s ‘Blind’, has been proclaimed as a future classic, while his DJ sets are as legendary as his productions. The night promises to be one to educate as much as savor.

On the 17th Dance.Here.Now. presents a night with John Creamer & Stephane K. Whilst they might be best-known for their productions and remixing the likes of Moby, New Order, Kosheen and iiO, behind the decks they’re equally at home. Children of the original Sound Factory, the duo’s style updates the sound playing a grittier side of experimental electronica with sparse, dark progressive elements that release the mind and stimulate the senses.

Jojo Flores has been steadily building a reputation for his consistent productions, cutting edge remixes and self-assured club sets. Hailing from Montreal, the thirty-something producer, was voted NYC’s Undaground Archives’ Best International DJ four years running (2002-05) and headlines Playtime on Friday 18th. His signature sound resonates sweet soulful melodies with a profound jazzy vibe blending deep house and afro-Latin rhythms.

Paradizo on Saturday 19th finds our own Nicolas Matar supplying the soundtrack to what is always guaranteed to be a great night. Matar has always strived to push the envelope further than most dance DJs and in so doing he’s rightfully earned the recognition as an architect of the cool, stylish and deep. A night not to be missed.

Hector Romero is affectionately known one of the nicest men in the industry who for many years has quietly gone about his business managing SAW Recordings and raising the Def Mix profile and global brand. As with David Morales, Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie, the man also know as Baby Hec, is an integral part of the Def Mix family deserving the equal billing and superstar DJ status he now commands. Dance.Here.Now. showcases his turntable skills on the 24th.

Sébastian Léger is a master at knowing that in dance music terms less is almost always more - opting for creating minimalist house productions that work extremely well against his need to create sparse disco sampling arrangements and synth-laden hooks. The French producer headlines the Made Event on the 25th and will no doubt further underscore why he has become one of the leading exponents in the Gallic house revolution for the best part of a decade. Viva la France!

The man of many guises, John ‘Julius’ Knight is Paradizo’s guest on the 26th. The acclaimed producer behind the Cleptomaniacs, Eminence and Body Moods, was born and raised in Brooklyn, with his passion for dance music inspired by hearing Tony Humphries on Kiss FM and Timmy Regisford on WBLS. Probably best known for his work with long time collaborator Brian Tappert, John’s involvement with the Soulfuric / Jazz-N-Groove camp goes back to the ‘90s, while his musical sets take in everything from past, present and future house trends.

“In New York’s highly competitive (and highly expensive) club scene, it’s nigh-on impossible to stand out from the pack. But over the past five years, Cielo has done just that. It doesn’t hurt that the Funktion One soundsystem sounds great, but the reason that the club does so well is because of the sounds coming out of those speakers. Whether it be Francois K’s deliciously varied Deep Space night on Monday, Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge’s Roots party on Wednesday, or the strong set of promoters doing regular nights there that bring in the likes of Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Danny Tenaglia, Theo Parrish, Chateau Flight and more, it’s clear that-for a proper club experience-Cielo does it just about better than anyone else in New York.” -RESIDENTADVISOR.NET Club Awards: Music/Programming (#5 Cielo)

CIELO : JULY 2008 CALENDAR

ABOUT CIELO
Located at 18 Little West 12th Street, in the heart of New York City’s trendy Meat Packing District, is open nightly from 10:00pm-4:00am. Cielo is a beautifully designed 350-capacity club featuring a world-class, state-of-the-art digital Funktion One soundsystem. Since its opening in 2003, Cielo has become an internationally renowned dance music nightclub brand and has upheld its edict of world-class music, professional service and all-inclusive atmosphere.

Over the last 5 years, Cielo has continued to triumph and collect accolades including; Club World Awards 2008 winner for Best Club (Winner 2005 & 2006) and Best Party - Dance.Here.Now.; Top 50 Nightclubs in the World- DJ Magazine 2006 & 2007; Best Nightclub- Village Voice 2006; Best Deep House Club- New York Magazine 2006; Best Resident DJ Francois K- Club World Awards 2006 & 2005; Best Venue USA- URB Magazine 2005; Best Interior Design- Club World Awards 2004; Best Club- Dancestar Awards USA 2004. For more info, please go to www.cieloclub.com.

MOVEMENT 08 - DETROIT’S ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
DANCES TO RECORD BREAKING ATTENDANCE AND INAUGURAL RECYCLING PROGRAM COLLECTS MORE THAN 3,000 POUNDS OF RECYCLABLES

Paxahau, producers of Movement 08 - Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival, announced that attendance of this year’s three-day festival surpassed 80,000, toppling last year’s attendance and exceeding the set goal of 60,000. Attendance numbers were based on implementing the use of turnstiles and tracking festival VIP’s as well. This year marked the first time the festival tracked attendance using turnstiles.

“We anticipated a surge in attendance, as presales were triple what they were last year three weeks before the festival,” stated Jason Huvaere, festival director, Paxahau Promotions Group. “It’s amazing to now have actual attendance numbers that equate to real economic benefits for the City of Detroit, as well as the festival, and exhibits the venue’s true capacity.”

On top of attendance success, the recycling program instituted by Paxahau collected more than 3,000 pounds of recyclables including plastic, fiber, and cans over the three-day event. Paxahau teamed up with Recycle Detroit, a non-profit organization founded by Detroiter Sarah Kubik; Omar S. George of WasteONE in Clinton Township; and Great Lakes Recycling of Roseville to collect recyclable materials.

The festival had approximately 10 recycling tents, staffed with volunteers that collected cans, bottles, and paper. Great Lakes Recycling, offering single stream capabilities, stored and processed all the recyclable materials, and once separated, the recyclables were transferred to a single location for further processing.

Huvaere added, “We experienced a remarkable and memorable event this year. Reaction from everyone involved, including sponsors, artists, media, and fans was incredibly positive. We definitely set a new benchmark for the festival, and I am excited about planning next year’s event.”

Movement interest, on all levels, was a direct result of Paxahau’s dedication and hard work to continually upgrade the festival experience, from the artist line-up to the drastically enhanced sound systems as well as upgraded staging to protect from inclement weather.

Much of the anticipation surrounding Movement 08 was generated by one of the strongest lineups the festival has had in its history. This year’s roster of performers included Moby, Benny Benassi, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Deadmau5, James Zabiela, Dubfire, and critically acclaimed artists such as The Cool Kids, Peanut Butter Wolf and Cobblestone Jazz.

“We’re all about showcasing renowned, established artists while also giving up-and-coming talent an opportunity to reach a broader audience,” said Huvaere. “Most important, however, the festival further expands Detroit’s reputation for inspiring the electronic music scene - and the foundation for the creative renaissance being led by electronic music artists everywhere who recognize the importance of being a part of this cultural phenomenon.”

Upcoming Paxahau events:
Friday, July 4th at 6:00 p.m. - Cityfest, Pure Detroit Stage, Paxahau Presents King Britt and Ryan Elliott
Labor Day Weekend - Paxahau Ten Year Anniversary

About Paxahau
Since 1998 Paxahau has promoted electronic music and has grown to include a web archive, booking agency, record label and an event production company which produces an average of 12 events a year. With a network of alliances and resources that span the globe, Paxahau has emerged as a premier promotions group within the electronic music industry. Paxahau is committed to further establishing the Detroit Electronic Music Festival as North America’s most prominent electronic music venue, which will continue to be a foundation for the creative renaissance being led by electronic music artists everywhere. Please visit myspace.com/detroitmusicfest to find the latest news as it develops.

Le Jean De, Respect Is Burning & Made Event Present

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR
AT SANTOS PARTY HOUSE

NEW YORK, SUMMER 08

Every Thursday from June 26th to September 25th
At Santos Party House
100 Lafayette Street, New York
Doors at 8PM

The one and only Respect party is back in New York with its nightclubbing festival ÉTÉ D’AMOUR, the Paris-meets-Ibiza celebration of the summer!

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR takes place every Thursday – from 26th of June to the 25th of September – in the club we all dream of: Santos Party House…with an incredible sound system, straight in the ears of Manhattan.

Doors open in the early evening for live shows & label parties and the dance goes on late with the Respect twist of the artists: legendary American DJs, new French sensations and the fresh sounds of Europe.

On top of these 14 Thursdays, ÉTÉ D’AMOUR goes outdoor with three exclusive events including a boat party. Do you wanna cruise?

UNITE & HAVE FUN NEW YORK!

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR NEW YORK ARTISTS CONFIRMED
The Juan Mclean (DFA) DJ Set
Busy P (Ed Banger)
DJ Mehdi (Ed Banger)
Michael Mayer (Kompakt)
Superpitcher (Kompakt)
The Martinez Brothers (Objektivity)
Devlin & XXXchange
Tittsworth
Alan Braxe (Roulé, Vulture)
The Glass (Plant Music) Live
Metro Area (Environ) DJ Set
James Curd (Greenskeepers) Drop The Lime
Stretch Armstrong
Kap10kurt (Plant Music) Live
33hz (Fluokids) Live

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR est arrivé! The Summer of Love has arrived!

After a 7-year absence, the transatlantic Parisian Respect party returns to New York City. A long overdue comeback to the NYC nightlife landscape, Respect unites with Le Jean De and first-class promoters Made Event for a sizzling summer series. They say timing is everything and now with the premiere of Santos Party House, all the pieces are in place for NYC’s own ÉTÉ D’AMOUR.

Back in 1996, the Respect trio Jérôme Viger-Kohler, Fred Agostini & David Blot met in Paris and hosted parties at the Queen with the best DJs from Paris touting the new, great French Tour Sound (Daft Punk, Dimitri, Motorbass). With Daft Punk kicking off the opening party, the Respect soirées lasted three years until it went on to conquer the world. From Paris, the Respect party went global; to Tokyo to Caracas, Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, Oslo to Miami, Cannes to Lisbon, with some famous residencies at Vega Copenhagen, Fuse Brussels and of course their legendary sessions at Twilo NYC, with partner in crime, Neil Aline. In 2002, Respect landed back in Paris on the Seine River for a series of boat parties that lasted four years. The music policy opened itself to all dance enthusiasts from Rock, Techno, Disco, Soul, Funk, Pop, Italo Disco, New Wave, P Funk and GoGo. Why not? Whatever, as long as it is fresh. Now the next chapter is to be written, with 14 weeks ahead to bring Respect back to New York City.

Santos Party House is a two-level, 8,000 sq. foot music venue, centrally located in downtown New York City, straddling Chinatown and Tribeca. Blurring the lines between music and art culture, the venue is designed to function as a concert hall, dance club, and lounge. The long-awaited space has been built from the ground up to make life as fun as possible and is now setting out to reclaim downtown’s nightlife.

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR THURSDAYS

With Resident DJs Alex from Tokyo & Neil Aline

July 3
Dave 1 from Chromeo DJ Set
Two steps. Nice legs.
Dominique (Plant Music)
Star Eyes (Trouble & Bass)
$10 tickets while supplies last at www.ticketweb.com

July 10
James Curd from the Groundskeepers
Back in the Wild.
$10 tickets while supplies last at www.ticketweb.com

July 17
Devlin & XXXChange
Welcome one spanker and one rocker.
+ The Rapture DJ’s
Whoo! Alright - Yeah…Uh huh.
$10 tickets while supplies last at www.ticketweb.com

July 24
Metro Area (Environ) DJ set
Rocking theories of time and space
www.myspace.com/metroarea
$10 tickets while supplies last at www.ticketweb.com

July 31
TBA

August 7
Stage Room: “Plant Music Party” featuring Tittsworth (DJ set), The Glass (Live & DJ), Kap10kurt (Live), Stretch Armstrong (DJ set)
The Plant Music label gives it all!
Basement Room: The Martinez Brothers (Objektivity)
The new kids on the block.

August 14
Matthew Dear DJ set
No slow down. Anytime soon.
Downstairs:
Max Pask (Throne of Blood Records)

August 21
Timmy Regisford all night 6 hour set
Gimme Shelter!
Downstairs:
Jef K (Crack&Speed)

August 28
Alan Braxe (Roulé, Vulture) DJ set & 33Hz live
www.myspace.com/alanbraxe
www.myspace.com/33hz

September 4
Kitsune Maison party featuring
Fischerspooner DJ Set w/ Jon Kane
Guns N Bombs
Gildas & Masaya

September 11
TBA

September 18
ED BANGER NIGHT featuring
BUSY P & DJ MEHDI
French lucky boys burn the Santos House!

September 25
Michael Mayer (Kompakt) & Superpitcher (Kompakt)
Supermayer will save the world. Again.

About Respect
Back in 1996, the Respect trio Jérôme Viger-Kohler, Fred Agostini & David Blot met in Paris and hosted parties at the Queen with the best DJs from Paris touting the new, great French Tour Sound (Daft Punk, Dimitri, Motorbass). With Daft Punk kicking off the opening party, the Respect soirées lasted three years until it went on to conquer the world. From Paris, the Respect party went global; to Tokyo to Caracas, Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, Oslo to Miami, Cannes to Lisbon, with some famous residencies at Vega Copenhagen, Fuse Brussels and of course their legendary sessions at Twilo NYC! In 2002, Respect landed back in Paris on the Seine River for a series of boat parties that lasted four years. The music policy opened itself to all dance enthusiasts from Rock, Techno, Disco, Soul, Funk, Pop, Italo Disco, New Wave, P Funk and GoGo. Why not? Whatever, as long as it is fresh. Now the next chapter is to be written, with 14 weeks ahead to bring Respect back to New York City.

About Santos Party House
Santos Party House is a two-level, 8,000 sq. foot music venue, centrally located in downtown New York City, straddling Chinatown and Tribeca. Blurring the lines between music and art culture, the venue is designed to function as a concert hall, dance club, and lounge. The long-awaited space has been built from the ground up to make life as fun as possible and is now setting out to reclaim downtown’s nightlife.

About Made Event
The Made Event team, headed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They continually bring a world-renowned caliber of entertainment into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues, and seek to push the limit of expertise in their field. With over 20 years of combined experience, and over 300 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference, Made Event is an industry leader. For more info, please go to www.made-event.com.
Made Event NYC Upcoming Events

July 3
Ete D’Amour: Dave 1 from Chromeo DJ Set, Dominique (Plant Music), Star Eyes (Trouble & Bass) @ Santos Party House

July 4
Lee Burridge @ Cielo

July 5
Armin Van Buuren @ McCarren Pool

July 10
Loco Dice @ Cielo

July 10
Ete D’Amour: James Curd from the Groundskeepers, and DJ Prince Language in the basement room @ Santos Party House

July 17
Ete D’Amour: Devlin & XXXChange + The Rapture DJ’s @ Santos Party House

July 24
Ete D’Amour: Metro Area (Environ) DJ set @ Santos Party House

July 25
Sébastian Léger @ Cielo

July 31
Ete D’Amour: TBA @ Santos Party House

August 7
Ete D’Amour: “Plant Music Party” featuring Tittsworth (DJ set), The Glass (Live & DJ), Kap10kurt (Live), Stretch Armstrong (DJ set), and The Martinez Brothers (Objectivity) in the basement room @ Santos Party House

August 14
Ete D’Amour: Matthew Dear DJ Set, Max Pask (Throne of Blood Rec.) @ Santos Party House

August 16
Paul van Dyk @ Pier 54

August 21
Ete D’Amour: Timmy Regisford all night and Jef K (Crack&Speed ) downstairs @ Santos Party House

August 28
Ete D’Amour: Alan Braxe (Roule, Vulture) DJ set & 33Hz live @ Santos Party House

August 29
Dave Dresden @ Cielo

Aug 31-Sept 1
Sunday School For Degenerates: New York City

ÉTÉ D’AMOUR
Every Thursday from June 26th to September 25
At Santos Party House
100 Lafayette Street, New York
Doors at 10PM

Santos Party House
100 Lafayette Street
New York City
www.santospartyhouse.com
SANTOS PARTY LINE 212.714.4646

www.made-event.com
www.myspace.com/etedamour
www.myspace.com/santospartyhouse
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partner of ÉTÉ D’AMOUR.

Cielo : June 2008 News

Cielo ‘Cinco’ E-card (Preview Album Here)

Summer edges ever closer in the city and Cielo continues to feel the heat with an all star line-up of international guests and local heroes to ring in the new season.

Things kick off on Tuesday 3rd with our Adult Section night hosting the talents of Metro Area’s Darshan Jesrani. Metro Area burst onto the scene almost a decade ago, the brainchild of veteran producers Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani, born out of the duo’s dichotomous love of both the old moods of R&B, disco and boogie and the more cutting-edge sound of innovative house and techno. Detroit-esque futurism, Chicago’s abstract tracks, and the warmth of New York and New Jersey’s deep house are all part of the MA experience. Meanwhile Citizen Kane is on hand to add their own styling to proceedings on a night that promises to start things off in style.

Another month and another birthday celebration at Dance Here Now - on the 5th it’s Tom Stephan’s turn to blow out the candles. The thirty-something DJ/producer is another Big Apple native that morphed into his now internationally known Superchumbo protagonist guise, creating and playing his trademark mind-enveloping sound collages of darker percussive elements, dark twisted drums and mesmerizing tension building house sets.

On the 6th Playtime presents Big Love featuring Seamus Haji. Haji is the man behind the creative output of the Brighton-based Big Love label, and a pop star in his own right having scored several UK hits including an update of ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’, and most recently working with hip-house don Doug Lazy. A master at weaving disco-inflected grooves that are fluffy enough for pop sensibilities, yet muscular enough to generate some much-needed street appeal, Haji’s sets similarly mix ‘n’ match the new with the old, and the underground with the crossover.

Now into its third month, don’t forget that Freedom on June 8th is the new and exclusive NYC monthly residency for Junior Vasquez.

Deep Space on the 9th finds Francois K on deck duty. Reams and reams could be said of the man who’s been filling dancefloors as a DJ, remixer and producer since the late-70s. But Philly hit-man King Britt neatly sums things up when he says: “He’s the only person to bring remixing full circle from late-70s to present and has revolutionized the way we listen to sound.” He’s joined on the night by a live set from Norway’s Bugge Wesseltoft. Since the early-90s Bugge (conveniently pronounced Boogie!) has made an impressive, truly post-modern transition from Nordic jazz to create a style he refers to as “future jazz” which sits equally well with fans of deep-house and techno, as well as traditional and experimental jazz purists. There’s a $12 cover charge on the night that runs from 10pm-3:30am.

LA-based house head Marques Wyatt’s summer monthly residency, Deep, commences on June 13th with what promises to another self-assured night of deep soulful grooves and uplifting gospel-etched house.

Cielo resident Nicolas Matar is sure to drop tracks from the new Cielo compilation ‘Cinco’ on Thursday 14th at Paradizo. ‘Cinco’ is a celebration of our fifth anniversary, to be released July 8th on Tommy Boy with each disc mixed by residents Nicolas Matar and Willie Graff respectively. UK’s Update Magazine just awarded it 5 Dancin’ Men and referred to it as “a sleek, sexy, soul-soothing collection featuring new music and remixes from the likes of Carl Craig, Ultra Nate, Arnold Jarvis, Swayzak, Kenny Bobien, K-Scope, Charles Webster, Nick Holder, Alix Alvarez, DJ Pippi, Justin Martin and Manoo & Francois A, and a dozens more beside across 2CDs. In a time where we’re increasingly being told to find new ways to let off stream from the riggers of city living, this comes as the ideal tonic.”

Harry “Choo Choo” Romero returns to Cielo on Thursday for 19th Dance Here Now. The former Subliminal man’s sets are legendary as HCCR drops a funk-infused blend of burbling electro-etched basslines, twisted tribalism, and darker progressiveness. The night runs from 10pm-4am and promises set to be a sell out, so to avoid disappointment $20 advance tickets are available from www.danceherenownyc.com.

Another guaranteed sellout on Friday 20th sees Basic New York welcome Jody Wisternoff and guests Sleepy and Boo. Jody made his name in Way Out West, one of the key progressive house acts for over a decade, with a handful of acclaimed albums to their name. After achieving commercial success and critical acclaim as a producer, remixer and DJ, 2006 saw him release his first single under his own name, which quickly topped the Beatport download listing winning new friends in the process. As a DJ he quick to say he “embraces the exciting fresh sounds, shunning the populist/lowest common denominator fodder”. Little wonder his musical passion has always kept him ahead of the game. With support dates alongside Derrick Carter, Mark Farina and Terry Frances, Basic New York resident’s Sleepy and Boo’s credentials speak volumes. The attendance is a no-brainer! (The night runs 11pm-4am, with advance tickets $15 from www.wantickets.com or $20 on the door)

There’s more Deep Space on the 23rd with DJ Spinna headlining the night. Known to his mum as Vince Williams, the Brooklyn resident by his own account is “something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (funk, soul and jazz), foundation (hip-hop) and future (electronic/dance music) with no restraints.” Musically he plays all of the above with a verve and passion few can match, let along better. (The night runs 10pm-3:30am with a $12 cover).

Dance Here Now chalks up its first year on Thursday 26th with an anniversary party featuring a trio of legends of New York house - Danny Krivit, Hex Hector, and Tedd Patterson. We could list their credentials that include Grammy Awards, acclaimed and innovative remixes and guaranteed places booked in House Music’s Hall of Fame – but come hear for yourself on the must attend night of the month (10pm-4am, $20 advance tickets from www.danceherenownyc.com). Incidentally Tedd Patterson is the monthly Vibal resident that is on the 7th this month.

Things round off on the 27th with the monthly Made Event featuring a live showcase from Jake Fairley under his Fairmont alter ego or his “soft side” as Canadian techno-meister likes to call it. His songs evoke heartache and lonely nights, making listeners smile or cry depending on how their day’s going. Fairmont’s midtempo live act is deep and danceable, yet friendly and personal and has to be witness first hand to be fully understood. (Advance tickets are $15 from www.made-event.com).

ABOUT CIELO
Located at 18 Little West 12th Street, in the heart of New York City’s trendy Meat Packing District, is open nightly from 10:00pm-4:00am. Cielo is a beautifully designed 350-capacity club featuring a world-class, state-of-the-art digital Funktion One soundsystem. Since its opening in 2003, Cielo has become an internationally renowned dance music nightclub brand and has upheld its edict of world-class music, professional service and all-inclusive atmosphere.

Over the last 5 years, Cielo has continued to triumph and collect accolades including; Club World Awards 2008 winner for Best Club (Winner 2005 & 2006) and Best Party - Dance.Here.Now.; Top 50 Nightclubs in the World- DJ Magazine 2006 & 2007; Best Nightclub- Village Voice 2006; Best Deep House Club- New York Magazine 2006; Best Resident DJ Francois K- Club World Awards 2006 & 2005; Best Venue USA- URB Magazine 2005; Best Interior Design- Club World Awards 2004; Best Club- Dancestar Awards USA 2004. For more info, please go to www.cieloclub.com.

CIELO – JUNE 2008 CALENDAR