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BUMP .... check the article here ... then check out Nicky @ cielo this sunday!

NOW FEATURED AT JJAZPROJECT.COM: "I never thought of myself as just playing records, but creating atmosphere." – Nicky Siano DJ Nicky Siano defied convention in the early 1970s when at his club The Gallery he pioneered the art of mixing records by manipulating the pitch, using sound effect records to create a mind-bending sonic journey, working audiences into a frenzy and even shutting off the music so the crowd would sing the record back to the DJ. Siano was one of the original DJs when Studio 54 opened, although it seems he was not quite ready for mainstream consumption- he was fired after eight months. Siano has had immeasurable influence on DJs from Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan and almost anyone who has taken a piece of vinyl and put it on a turntable. With a new party, "Galleria" launching this month in London (OCTOBER 20 AT THE KEY) and New York City (OCTOBER 29 @ CIELO), Siano took some time to reflect on his experiences from Dance music's development to it's current state, the differences and similarities in the social and political environments of the 1970s and today and why toady's dance music needs more entertainment and MORE DRAMA! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ARTICLE We also would like to apologize for the continuing technical difficulties our new site is experiencing. We ate working to get it up and running again ASAP. THANKS FOR READING!!

CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY OF PHOTOS Cheers to Randy and the Marz crew for another great night of House in Boston! Keep it up guys!! Alex

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aww yeah, can't wait ... in the meantime, check out this article from an interview I had with the boys back in 2005: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In Stereo With Chus & Ceballos By Alex R. Mayer for JJazproJect.com "You don’t choose music. It chooses you." -- Chus Three worlds collide and at the flashpoint stand Chus Esteban and Pablo Ceballos. Their cross-cultural "Iberican Sound" is a melting pot of influences and styles, bridging their love of the original American House sound with a tough-as-nails twist of Tribal and the musical traditions of their native Spain. This diversity has not only proven a key to their success as DJs and Producers, but shows their desire to create a larger, more inclusive global music community. At a time when Dance music is so constantly subdivided and broken down, it is refreshing to find such diverse influences at work. Early on, Ceballos’ ears were inspired by the electronic techno-oriented sounds of Massive Attack, Bjork and Depeche Mode, while Chus locked on to the funky, soulful sounds of disco and early house. "That’s the secret," Ceballos explains. "We love music and we love all different styles. It is good to always find the balance, and when you are open to any kind of music you can find that balance more easily." Six years ago, Chus and Ceballos came together out of a lack of music being produced in Madrid. Their combined efforts have resulted in Stereo Productions, which is now comprised of four separate record labels. Stereo is the main label for the big projects, while Stereo Cool represents the sensual, groove-based house material and Solar encompasses more electronic and boundary-pushing projects. The Iberican label is reserved strictly for Spanish and Portuguese producers and artists. As if that wasn’t enough, they are launching yet another label, Amoeba, targeting more commercial, radio-friendly material. "Both of us bring such different influences, which is funny," ponders Ceballos. "Maybe that’s the secret to our success. Music is something so big and so rich and you are always learning. We like to work together and we love to collaborate with other people. When you work with other people that have such different influences, the music you create is much richer." Collaborations with the likes of Tedd Patterson, Halo and Ritchie Santana, and the sometimes-unexpected results that they yield, fuel Chus and Ceballos on their musical mission. "We are always trying to surprise ourselves and be open to the unexpected. When we decide to collaborate with someone, it is because there is a connection, there is a vibe," they explain. Essential tracks such as "That Feeling" and "The Strong Rhythm" have helped solidify Chus and Ceballos’ place in the modern story of dance music, and showcase the palate of styles that they embrace. Within one night’s DJ set, or even a single track, they take their listeners on a journey through darkness and happiness, from the deepest depths to the highest atmospheric heights. Above all else, they emphasize the groove and the beats as a foundation for all of their work. "Throughout history [dance music] has always been about the groove. We always begin with the groove and we work very hard with the beats," Ceballos explains of their process in the studio. "Then when we have a good beat and a groove, we work on the rest of the track. Producing is fun, but sometime it can get a bit old. Spinning a track out in a club and getting the immediate feedback is the Nirvana for us. Working on a track all week long is worth it when you can play it out in a club on the weekend. "For us, being a DJ and a producer is the same thing," Chus offers. He also seems to believe that the future of dance music is a world where the genre and style lines continue to be crossed, blurred and combined. "I think that the future is fusion; all elements all together," he explains "In the past things have been more separated… trance DJs, Techno DJs, etc. But the last year I think has shown that DJs can have great success mixing all styles together." "I think that House music is like a cycle," Ceballos says. "When there is nothing new, and people get bored, there is always a flashback, people go back to something from the past. When you take something from the past, you never take it in the same exact way. You take it with new sight, new ambition." Despite new technology and progress, Chus insists that pure musicality must remain at the heart of the music. "It’s very important that the evolution of the music go together with the technology. If you listen to the way music is made today, it is very different from the past. There is so much new technology, instrument plug-ins, different textures, and ways to treat the vocals that make the music sound different from the past. The only thing that never changes is the soul. You can have a track with all these different amazing sounds, but it may not say anything at all. With today’s technology, anybody can make a track in their bedroom." Indeed, it can be easy for young, untrained ears to simply copy the dark and dissonant layers and effects they hear in the music being produced by the likes of John Creamer or Deep Dish without realizing the complex musicality and arrangements that are at work. "Producers of today are missing something about the sound," Ceballos contends. "They have forgotten that they are making music." Ceballos continues to explain why they are such for purists when it comes to creative sound engineering. "In the past, people spent all their time on the idea of the track. There were only 5 sounds to use, and you had to do something that sounded good. They had to find the soul of the track." By bringing elements of themselves to their work, Chus and Ceballos inject an undeniable diversity and soul to the music. "When we make a remix, it’s like we’re making our own track, but with these other elements," Ceballos explains. "There is always progress and we are always learning everyday," Ceballos reflects. "House music is always changing so it’s hard work to be in house and to be born into the music. But that’s why we always say ‘You don’t choose music. It chooses you." Interview and words by Alex R. Mayer for JJazproJect.com JJazproJect.com ~ Online House Music Magazine -- Feature articles, Charts, reviews and AUDIO!

very interesting, especially the Providence, RI date .... since it's a holiday the next day,I wonder if it will go later... probably not, considering all the trouble as of late. ah well... it still proves my case that Providence is really trying to become a respected nightlife destination. Alex

it was indeed , to say the least. it was all about overnight on the Terrace at the Pawnshop ... just a handful of vocals, otherwise just nasty, jackin', mind-blowin' tribal beatz. I was floored! Alex

I have to agree -- the front door staff could not have been nicer or more accomodating ... that is the way to make a first impression on your patrons! sadly, once inside, we had to contend with rude staff hauling carts of beer right through the dancefloor, and literally shoving people out of the way. once again though, BRAVO to the door staff! Alex

and this is in additon to Victor Calderone's pool party which also has chus & ceballos.... dayum!!

"We’re reaching a time where technology doesn’t automatically work for us anymore; it can also work against us." – Jesse Houk, aka The Scumfrog "I’m not against technologies, if you use them as tools. But if you depend on them for your craft, that’s a problem. You’re taking the craft out of the craft of DJing." – DJ Skribble "Technology is cool as long as it’s in moderation. Whenever we get too far out on one thing, that’s when we’ll become destructive." – Kristine W Djing has become a lost art. Gone are the days of the all-powerful "selector" manipulating two pieces of wax, tweaking the pitch of one record to magically match the other, mysteriously and fearlessly creating a new and seemingly-impossible soundscape. What is becoming more prevalent, and what waits on the horizon, is very different from the classic image of a DJ behind two turntables. Even CD DJing could soon go the way of vinyl, leaving the dance floor in the hands of laptop DJs or even a DJ controlling the night from two iPods. DJs Are Alive, a collective made up of The Scumfrog, D:Fuse, Static Revenger, DJ Skribble and Kristine W, aim to put the living, breathing, ACTIVE performer back at the forefront of Dance music … by performing dance music as a live band. ** CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ** HOW SHOCKING! HOW BIZZARE! PREPARE YOURSELF! THEY'RE COMING …. DJS ARE ALIVE!! ** CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ** Brought to you by:

are sammy & rooster closing the event? what time do they get on the decks? what time does Saeed come on?

The Winter Sessions @ The Laundry Bar 12 noon to 5am FREE untill 11pm Shy FX dj Marky Bad Company TeeBee Sonic & Silver Chase & Status John B. Tech Itch Cause4Concern Commix Breakage Gridlok MarkXTC Skynet The Alliance The Chosen R.A.W. Rythm Beater & T1 Infiltrata Dirty Deeds & Toxic dj Origin Subflow Vicious Circle Junglist Platoon Machete Clutch No Face Scooba Sense Drone Harmony NC-17 dj RA Burn B-Boy Roy Hazen XXXL Aloysius Caine Rawtee Sven Shahram & Greyfox (dnb.tv) Bobby Jae Circle K Ram-Z Balance Selekta See Alex M. plus more... Stamina MC MC MC MC Verse MC Lowqui MC Question Mark MC Dino MC Bypass MC Collaborator MC Blitz MC Kemst Propa T MC Omegan8a MC XYZ

i don't know, but check out my pics from Sneak last week up in Boston: http://www.armwriting.com/djsneak have fun with Sneak and his beats! Alex

so i saw on their calendar that they're booked for a pool party @ the Clevelander on Sun 3/26 -- anyone know what hours this event is running? also, anyone know the cover? thanks! Alex