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Long live casual sex! Oh, for the glory nights of the original Studio 54 again, when sex was exactly that: SEX!

Cleveland OH, the New American City.

OK seriously, how about this? Since I've never, ever been to NYC in my entire life (yet have a lot of friends who make monthly or bi-monthly trips), when should I go? And where? I love more upscale places where some of what I wear here to places like our Mercury Lounge (http://www.themercurylounge.com) is a perfect fit in NYC--but remember I still have to dance, too. Also, where do I shop. Some say the department stores, others the couture salons themselves, still others say the outlets. Suggestions, please? Thanks.

You aren't kidding about that! Too bad I can't be there--DJ Skribble is coming to Metropolis her that night; otherwise, I'd be landing at JFK right now bound for Manhattan. Anyone who goes, please tell me how his birhtday went!

Worst outfit? Gee, in a city of 2.8 million, where do I even start? So many examples that would make a Manhattanie scream, an Angeleno or Atlantan take mass transit, but here's a favorite: 1. 'NSYNC was here in Cleveland last weekend, and while the Thursday concert was "nsoaked" due to the rain, the Friday concert wasn't. Now imagine the boy-toy band's target audience--from 10 to 14 years of age--all VERY overweight, and all in the tiniest thing imaginable from Rave or Charlotte Russe streaming back toward their cars. Talk about a heart-stopper. You know the worst part will be in a few months or years when I see them again in a club line flashing the doorman some skin to get inside while still being light years from being old enough to vote, much less drink or clubhop. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Department assistant in occupational/entironmental safety office at Case Western Reserve University (http://www.cwru.edu). It's not utopia, but OK: keeps a roof over my head, pays my bills, and I have normal hours. Used to work retail (Godiva Chocolatier & The Body Shop) before. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Hey Russ. Sorry to drop in from Cleveland like this, but is there any chance you might swing through my hometown during 2001? There's quite a few of us in this nine-county city who'd love to hear one of your sets. Let me know and I'll do my best to hook you up with some of the Downtown clubs. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Hmmm, this may sound tragic, but I actually prefer: DEPARTMENT STORES: Nordstrom FASHION: Gadzooks, Hot Topic, Poco 21, Vertigo, Ex-Ray Clothing Collective (the last three are exclusive to Cleveland) SHOES: Journeys I checked out A/X's Spring line on the website, and it looks good. ALas, they have yet to put a store here in Ohio--the closest is in Chicagoland. Oh well... ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

OK, so what's giing on with Twilo now/ I just went to check their website and the thing hasn't been updated since Christmas. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Ah, a topic I know all too well. Here's the North Coast's most-hated songs: 1. Cher--Believe (all mixes) 2. Eiffel 65--Blue 3. Vengaboys--anything at all by them 4. Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins--It's Like That (Jason's Battle Blaster) *yes, on rare occasions a DJ will lose common sense and throw it on there. It clears a club REAL fast now. 5. Amber--Sexual: Li Da Di (Thunderpuss Club Mix) *We call this one the Stripper's Anthem. However the KLM Vocal Remix is good to my ears, sort of a deeper Webster Hall-style sound. 6. Backstreet Boys--I Want It That Way (David Morales Club Mix and Wonder Dub) *I don't care if all the big spinsters from Junior Vasquez to KLM to Hex Hector try it, NOTHING good ever comes out of the Backwash Brats, Nstink, Slutney Sleaze, Christina Bimbolera or O-Crap. NOTHING! 7. H.O.G. Presents Groovelines--Got To Dance Disco (The Navigators Mix and Club 69 Future Anthem) *On mercifully rare occasions, this one will get dragged out of the trash heap. 8. Whitney Houston--It's Not Right But It's Okay (Thunderpuss Club Mix) *I don't even put this one on any of the tapes I make. Now as for some of the songs previously named-- 1. Zombie Nation's "Kernkraft 400" is still going here as the current "must dance" track. Sorry! 2. I almost bough Destiny's Child's "Jumpin' Jumpin'" last week at Camelot. Thanks for making sure I don't! Besides, the Victor Calderone remix of "Independent Women" was more than enough. 3. Yankee Doodle Dandy? That one hasn't hit here yet. Should I duck if it comes? 4. Only one club in town I know of even plays Peter Rauhofer's Club Mix of the Eurhythmics "17 Again". 5. Hey! I actually own Hani, Kim English and Tamia--but to my credit I did sell Eiffel 65's "Blue" remixes as soon as it was played in the clubs here. Someone said that as soon as good stuff gets played on the radio, it quickly becomes passe. Well, we don't have that problem here--none of the North Coast radio stations want anything to do with dance music at all. Most are either bad `70s, hip-hop/R&B/soul, heavy metal, cheesy `80s, or whatever MTV says is popular at that nanosecond. Ever since the conglomerates invaded a few years back, I haven't even bothered to turn on my clock radio. However, my CD collection (sorry kids--I don't fuss with Napster) seesm to have exploded to over 830 items. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Kenneth Cole is big here in Cleveland too. Skeches and Bed-Stu are my personal favorites, though. Twice a week I wear my Skechers 3.5" platforms to my four favorite clubs, and on off-nights the Bed-Stu 2.5" platforms. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Happy New Year to all... I don't know if any of you out there have ever been to my City lately, but I know that the old nasty, barf-o-rama, burning-river laughingstock images still persist even in the Third Millennium. Here's the proof from one of the North Coast's most respected spinsters: The Filly Sound http://www.clevescene.com/issues/2000-12-21/music.html Enjoy! ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Geek right here! My entire school life was one big nightmare, lurching from one crisis to another, even in Kindergarten. Fashion-wise, Mother made all the decisions, so you can imagine what I could have been wearing. One Grade Four picture from1984 found me in this scraggly jericurl, huge glasses, and a plaid shirt. PLAID! At such a young age! Only at the very end of my Senior year--Commencement, to be precise--did things finally come to an end. Alas, it left me an emotional basketcase and caused nothing but trouble with my family. The worst came a few years back during the height of popularity for ABC-TV's accursed "Family Matters" and that damned Urkel. To this day, I still hear an occasional high-pitched "did I do that?" That and J.J. on those old "Good Times" reruns. It makes me so SICK! Thankfully at 27 years, I am in slightly better shape, although it still hurst to think about even today. Perhaps that's why I am also one of my City's most preferred nightcrawlers. Oh, the photo is of me today. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

I'd try BC Ethic at http://www.bcethic.com. They are also at The Buckle and Gadzooks. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Hey all. Erick here in Cleveland OH USA. It's that wonderful time of year again...and I definitely do NOT mean Christmas! The last holiday of 2000 is at hand, so what is there to do in the New American City (http://www.cleveland.oh.us)? PLENTY! For any Manhattanite, Angeleno, Chicagoan, MiamiDader or anyone anywhere with a loss for where to go on the 31st, here's some North Coast ideas: 1. RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL: The City's flagship hotel celebrates its most grand & glorious (and always sold-out) tradition. A collection of Celebration Packages designed to create an evening of sensational style include dinner, dancing, noisemakers, the Midnight balloon drop & champagne toast, deluxe accomodations and a New Year's Day brunch. Packages start at $346. Call Susan Miller at 216-902-4109, or go to http://www.renaissancehotels.com. 2. SHERATON CITY CENTER: A relatively new tradition begun at the end of our City's Anniversary Bicentennial in 1996, the Sheraton Cleveland City Centre Hotel offers an alternative for those without a Renaissance budget. The fourth annual affair features dinner, Midnight champagne toast, entertainment, deluxe accomodations, a New Year's Day brunch, and a 3PM checkout. Call 216-771-7600 or 1-800-325-3535 or log onto http://www.sheraton.com. 3. HISTORIC WAREHOUSE DISTRICT (http://www.warehousedistrict.org) A. FUNKY BUDDHA: The newest nightclub on America's North Coast is preparing the biggest party of the <A HREF="http://www.clubplanet.com/newyearseve/">new year</a> . Champagne toast at Midnight and party favors. $40 per person. 216-776-7777 or http://www.funkybuddhabar.com. B. SPY: Only the beautiful people should try for a highly-coveted ticket to "Caligua," a tribute to ancient Rome hosted by Jason Sabo with music from E-mas. Individual tickets are $50. Talk to Nicole Giglio at 216-621-7907 or email her at thespybar@aol.com. C. WISH: DJ Sammy-O returns from MiamiDade's South Beach to preside over the third annual gala with an open bar, party favors, a hors d'oeurve & dessert buffet, and the famous Midnight light & laser show, all starting at 8:00PM. 21 & over. 216-902-WISH or http://www.wishnightclub.com. D. THE MERCURY LOUNGE: Ted Sahley & Jeffrey Allison host this elegantly upscale carriage trade parlor's very first NYE celebration this is limited to 150 guests. It will feature music from uptempo lounge crown prince HRH MIKE FILLY, plus a dinner buffet at 8:00PM, the Midnight champagne toast couresty of Perrier Jouet, and a breakfast buffet at 2:00AM. $45 per person. 216-566-8840 or http://www.themercurylounge.com. E. THAT GROOVEE LITTLE NIGHTCLUB: "Dance 2001" is the theme for the third annual gala featuring party favors, hors d'oeurves, a Midnight champagne toast, Grande Dame Robin Harris at the turntables and a gift-filled Midnight ballon drop. $25 advance. Call 216-696-5355 for reservations. F. THE METROPOLITAN CAFE: Located at West Sixth Street & West Saint Clair Avenue, the New American City's newest warehouse restaurant features a decor hinting of MiamiDade's decadently glitzy Historic South Beach. Packages for New Year's Eve start at 2:30PM, with Robert Sherwood, the City's immortal elder stateman of electronica, starting the music at 10:00PM sharp. Call 216-241-1300. 3. FAT FISH BLUE: The third annual New Year's Eve celebration at this bayou-inspired spot features a Motown revue with Lady Sunshine & the Band of Metro Detroit, plus valet parking, an OPEN BAR, all-night bottomless buffet, desserts and the Midnight champagne toast. $99 per person or $190 per couple. 216-875-6000 ot http://www.fatfishblue.com. 4. THE FLATS (http://www.voiceoftheflats.org) A. METROPOLIS: The weekly celebration of music known as "The Church" evolves into a New Year's EVe of the City's finest spinsters, starring technomaster IAN MARIANO & house lord ROB BLACK, plus Tigger, Tik Tak, Kid Velocity, DJ Joseph, DJ Wishr and Still Life--all starting at 9:00PM. Five fully-stocked bars and two rooms of sound & lights. 18 & over (photo ID required). 216-241-4007. B. ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY: Starting at 8:00PM, an exclusive dinner buffet, appetizers, desserts, an OPEN BAR, DJ & dancing, and the tradtional Midnight balloon drop & champagne toast highlight the evening. $125 per person, $200 per couple. 216-623-1556; ask for Suzanne. Group discounts are available. NOTE: Mention their ad in the Cleveland Free Times and save $25! C. ODEON CONCERT CLUB: New Year's Eve Weekend begins on Friday 29 Dec with Cyde, Mialso and Suspect headlining the annual "Mid-Winter's Night Groove" presented by Grooveyard Studios at 9:00PM. $5 advance. Sat 30 Dec is the annual year-end concert from Cleveland's own Michael Stanley & Friends with special guest Sinomatic, presented by 98.5FM WNCX at 8:00PM. The main event is "Put-In-Palooza" at 8:00PM Sun 31 Dec with Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, Bob Gatewood & Calabash and Ray Fogg & the Swingin' Lesbian Frogs. Tickets: 216-241-5555, 330-945-9400, all Ticketmaster outlets or http://www.theodeon.com. D. FADO IRISH PUB: This Irish pub chain's Cleveland location opens at 6:00PM with NO COVER (!) and features $2.50 pints to 8:00PM and live music by Zoo Station starting at 9:00PM. 216-771-0066 or http://www.fadoirishpub.com. E. JIMMY'S: No gimmicks here--just a damn good time are part of Jimmy's 15th annual New Year's Eve night, one of the City's wildest and loudest. Doors open at 5:00PM, with complimentary party favors & champagne splits and the Midnight balloon drop. 216-566-1460. F. DICK'S LAST RESORT: Steel Pulse is the entertainment for the evening at the one place totruly get "Dicked." The NYE 2001 package includes a full dinner, hors d'oeurves, dessert, champagne, party favors & noisemakers, all at $26 per person. 216-241-1234 or http://www.dickslastresort.com. G. NAUTICA QUEEN: At 8:00PM, the popular luxury cruise ship takes one final trip along Lake Erie & the Cuyahoga River for 2000, to return on Easter 2001. New this year, hotel packages with the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites are available. Call 216-696-8888 or visit http://www.nauticaqueen.com to make reservations. 5. FIRST NIGHT AKRON 2001: The Rubber/Polymer Capital of the World and home of the National Inventors Hall of Fame throws its fifth annual family-oriented, booze-free celebration of the arts on Main Street from the Akron Centre Superbolc to Canal Place, with help from the Akron Beacon Journal, the City of Akron and Omnova Solutions, Inc. A $10 First Night Button serves as admission to the gala, which starts at 5:00PM and features a Pied Piper Procession and two sets of fireworks--one for the kids at 8:30PM and the other at 11:30PM. Children nine years and younger are free with a button-clad adult. For more information call 330-762-8568 or visit http://www.downtownakron.com. For more events, be sure to check http://www.travelcleveland.com. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LIKE ANY NEW YEARS' EVE, TICKETS TO ALL VENUES LISTED ABOVE ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED AND GOING FAST; THEREFORE ADVANCE PURCHASE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Happy New Year! ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

It seems that Exit is sounding a lot like two other bars here in Cleveland: Velvet Dog (http://www.velvetdogcleveland.com) and newly opened Funky Buddha (http://www.funkybuddhabar.com). I was at Funky Buddha last Saturday night at 9:30PM--early, or so I thought. 100 people were ALREADY THERE--and the word "cheese" is MUCH too generous. Let's just say I was the only one wearing anything close to what you New Yorkers wear. By 10:15, the "music" starts--and this brand new $1 million twin-level Pacific Rim-inspired club is overloaded already with 500 people in a club built for 400. It took me 15 minutes to get my coat from coat check ($3), then another ten minutes to reach the exit--where I found over 200 more just waiting in line to get in! Since I STILL haven't been to NYC yet but hope to do so in 2001, I hope Exit improves before my visit. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

It seems that Exit is sounding a lot like two other bars here in Cleveland: Velvet Dog (http://www.velvetdogcleveland.com) and newly opened Funky Buddha (http://www.funkybuddhabar.com). I was at Funky Buddha last Saturday night at 9:30PM--early, or so I thought. 100 people were ALREADY THERE--and the word "cheese" is MUCH too generous. Let's just say I was the only one wearing anything close to what you New Yorkers wear. By 10:15, the "music" starts--and this brand new $1 million twin-level Pacific Rim-inspired club is overloaded already with 500 people in a club built for 400. It took me 15 minutes to get my coat from coat check ($3), then another ten minutes to reach the exit--where I found over 200 more just waiting in line to get in!!!! So will I be back anytime soon? Since I STILL haven't been to NYC yet but hope to do so in 2001, I hope Exit improves before my visit. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

I have several preferred outfits I wear here in Cleveland USA, but these are my Most Preferred Outfits: 1. Zebra-print cowboy hat & matching short-sleeve YMLA shirt, YMLA Millennium silver vinyl pants, Skechers 3" black platform shoes, black floor-duster vinyl coat, and black & white feather boa. 2. D&G short-sleeve gray body-conscious shirt with matching gray pants from Quant Hombre. 3. Chaos long-sleeve spandex shirt & matching black pants. And, with any of my outfits, a bag of Godiva Chocolatier for my doorpeople and bartenders. Oh, just in case anyone in Manhattan is wondering where I would wear all this stuff... Funky Buddha http://www.funkybuddhabar.com Wish http://www.wishnightclub.com The Mercury Lounge http:.//www.themercurylounge.com Europa http://www.europanightclub.com Velvet Tango Room http://www.velvettangoroom.com ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

PLAID PANTS?!?! EEEEEWWWWWWWWYYYYYYYYYIKKKKKKKEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!! Now THAT'S disgusting! If any designer is insane enough to do it, he or she will be sleeping on a bench by the end of the week. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

TWILO AND VINYL GONE?!?! God help us all. Manhattan will be poorer for it. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

That's right! The Dutch trance troupe best known for the infectious "Better Off Alone" which has recently been put togeterh with Rozalla's "Everybody's Free" is coming to the New American City--one of only ten USA shows--on Wednesday 1 November 2000. They will perform at The Basement (1078 Old River Road, Flats East Bank) beginning at 9PM. No cover, but it is 21 and up. I don't know if they're heading to Chicagoland, so here's directions to Cleveland USA. From The Loop, head EAST on Interstate 80/90 through Indiana and into Ohio, where it becomes the J.W. Shocknessey Ohio Turnpike. Contunie EAST to the exit for Interstate 90. Proceed East on 90 to Downtown Cleveland and use the Ontario Street exit. Go NORTH on Ontario (past Jacobs Field and Gund Arena) and turn left onto West Huron Road. Stay on West Huron (passing Tower City Center) to West Ninth Street. Veer right onto West Ninth and head NORTH through the Historic Warehouse District. Go down hill and turn left onto Front Street, then continue west into The Flats East Bank. The Basement is next to Panini's Bar & Grill and the Cleveland Beach Club at 1078 Old River Road. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

That's right! The Dutch trance troupe best known for the infectious "Better Off Alone" which has recently been put togeterh with Rozalla's "Everybody's Free" is coming to the New American City--one of only ten USA shows--on Wednesday 1 November 2000. They will perform at The Basement (1078 Old River Road, Flats East Bank) beginning at 9PM. No cover, but it is 21 and up. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Greetings from the New American City (http://www.cleveland.com) Here's a reason for a roadtrip next weekend. MAKE A WISH: The Second Anniversary & Grand Rededication A beautiful new appearance and two new DJs have come together to bring fresh new glory to this haven of urban elegance and raw sexiness. ROBERT SHERWOOD The elder statesman of North Coast electronica. Since his early nights under the tutelage of Angela Verduyn and the late Scott Forbush at the famed Nine of Clubs, he has chalked up an impressive resume, from numerous collaborations with the City's great spinsters to his vocal sample on Josh Wink's "Are You There?" from Ovum Recordings. HRH MIKE FILLY He is the Municipal Crown Prince of drum & bass and uptempo lounge, and has worked with Mr. Sherwood on and off for seven years. He joins Wish on Fridays in addition to his current residency at The Mercury Lounge (http://www.themercurylounge.com) MAKE A WISH: The Second Anniversary & Grand Rededication 621 Johnson Court Historic Warehouse District Cleveland OH 44113 216-902-WISH For <A HREF="http://www.clubplanet.com/guestlists/" TARGET="_blank"> guestlist</A> information, go to http://www.wishnightclub.com Also visit http://www.cleveland.com, http://www.citysearch.com and http://www.warehousedistrict.org for Cleveland information. ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders

Cool! I KNEW there was someone else besides me who could still party rings around the young'uns! (I hit 27 on 14 April) Happy Birthday! ------------------ Erick Adam "E-rock" Sanders