djme2600 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 NIGHTLIFEAsk the DJ | DJ Eddie GBy MICHAEL HAMERSLYmhamersly@herald.comEddie G is on a mission -- to keep trance music alive in South Florida. Hip-hop has taken over many of our local clubs, with most dance-music DJs keeping their sets strictly house, but Eddie G is still keeping the faith for trance fans. A veteran of the long, lost Level Nightclub and Shadow Lounge, Eddie G is embarking on another journey -- as Saturday resident of the new House Nightclub at 20th and Biscayne Boulevard in Miami (formerly Cactus Bar & Grill); 305-438-0662.Q: Tell me about House Nightclub.House Nightclub is an Ibiza-style venue with four indoor rooms and an outdoor poolside terrace with two historical 1918 Key West-style homes on site, and a tiki hut terrace in the rear with a view of the bay. Its mission is to become one of Miami's premier dance venues where locals, tourists and celebrities can enjoy the ocean breeze from the bay and listen to world-renowned DJs laying down some incredible sets.Q: What can we expect from your sets?A euphoric, serenading, vocal progressive trance session with 26 years of spinning behind it that will blow them away.Q: Why do you think DJs spinning trance have become scarce in Miami?Trance DJs have become scarce in Miami because there are a lot of cheesy tracks out there; therefore, track selection is essential, and if you're not good at selecting tracks, you're kind of done. Trance music is also very expensive, coming from England and Germany, and the young DJs can't afford it. A trance record is averaging about $12-$13 now and great trance music is very difficult to find.Q: You've worked side by side with big trance DJs like George Acosta, Talla 2XLC and John Kelly. Who'd you have the most fun with?It would have to be Talla 2XLC from Germany. Talla and I put on some amazing shows at Level Nightclub and Club Spin.Q: What's the high point of your career?I haven't reached the high point of my career. I thought it was three years ago at Level when I was spinning with David Padilla, George Acosta, Talla 2XLC, Cosmic Gate, Scot Project and way more, but since then, I joined my manager, Jay Adams from South Beach Miami Productions and VIP Inside, and realized that my high point is still to come.Q: Miami's nightlife scene has its peaks and valleys. Where is it now?Miami's nightlife right now is a rising peak. It always has been. It's a continual growth because there are so many things to do in Miami, but as the nightlife scene gains exposure, more and more join the force.Q: Is Miami a difficult town for an up-and-coming DJ?Miami is a tough town for an upcoming DJ. There is a lot of competition -- not like the old days when it was just me, David Padilla, George Acosta and Edgar V. -- and you would have to be as good as they are -- otherwise nobody wants to listen to you.Q: You've DJed many times in Ibiza. How does the Miami scene compare?Compared to Ibiza, Miami has nothing to be embarrassed about. Ibiza does have some larger capacity venues but overall, we have great DJs and the most beautiful women on Earth.Q: Do you have plans yet for Winter Music Conference?I'll be in Ultra Music Festival again for the fourth year in a row, and I will either perform at House Nightclub, Nocturnal Miami, or probably both.Q: What about you would surprise people?I started spinning at the age of 8.HERALD.COM READ THE ARTICLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djme2600 Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 LISTEN TO A SAMPLE!!!! MUST BE LOGGED INRemember the good old days when Shadow Lounge was the place to be? Well, get ready! The music, the vibe of Shadow Lounge is here!!! TRANCE IS RE-BORN AND WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE NEW ERA ONCE AGAIN...:bounce:THE GRAND OPENING:bounce:The perfect venue, VIP crowd, and of course the best Trance in Miami. That’s right , House Nightclub has it all, located on 20th Street and Biscayne Blvd.,beginning Saturday January 29th, with weekly Resident DJ EDDIE G of the old Shadow Lounge, Level Nightclub, Space,Spin, and Maze.Join us for an all new gathering, a new era brought to you by Jay Adams and EDDIE G, the 2 proud owners of VIP INSIDE. South Beach Miami Productions have done it once again bringing you RE-BIRTH SATURDAYS in a venue so lush, private and extraordinarily intimate that only thing that comes to mind "what a House", the best part, its indoor/outdoor with lush paradise, pool side VIP’s, flamingo tiki bars, incredible VIP seating/loungy atmosphere that would only be found in IBIZA, with the most sensual lighting and serenading sounds that all serious clubbers with VIP status can appreciate. Trance music is back and stronger than ever. Serious music for serious people is what it really is. No cheese here! When it comes to great music unmatched, there is no other delivery that can be set better than the Groove-Master himself, Eddie G. in a tropical setting that will blow you away. Set right by the bay in Downtown Miami, House Nightclub brings you the finest in entertainment with World renown artist and producers that give their hearts out to the music and there fans. This venue is no play! A classy change from the stuffy black underground look that’s so out of style. Come and enjoy your Saturday evenings dancing away in a place that takes you to another state of mind. Sexy and powerful, the music that S.B.M.P & VIP INSIDE can only deliver is driven through one of the worlds most incredible mixoligist, Dj Eddie G. Saturdays at House will show Miami that the music can’t ever die. It is in Miami!need info or have question? msg me!(please set screen name first)[swf=http://djme.chatango.com/flash/mini.swf]<object width=200 height=250><param name=movie value='http://djme.chatango.com/flash/mini.swf'><param name=bgcolor value='#000000'><param name = flashvars value='k=0&c=FF0000&n=CCCCCC&s=00FF00&m=FFFFFF&t=FFFFFF&f=14&d=0xtrans&i=0x556B2F'><embed src='http://djme.chatango.com/flash/mini.swf' bgcolor='#000000' width=200 height=250 type=application/x-shockwave-flash flashvars='k=0&c=FF0000&n=CCCCCC&s=00FF00&m=FFFFFF&t=FFFFFF&f=14&d=0xtrans&i=0x556B2F'></embed></object><br><img border=0 src=http://djme.chatango.com/i?5>[/swf]brought to you by 'deejay me' owner of T.G.C. Trance Generation Corp.LISTEN HERE!!!! MUST BE LOGGED IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRles Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 I'm impressed with what Eddie G had to say in this article. He summed it up nicely with how some DJs play too many cheesy Trance and have therefore been pushed out. Usually these types of Trance (and Breaks) DJs later whine about how the scene is dead, and nobody's "supporting the scene", ie nobody wants to come and see them spin...He was also on point with this sentence "Trance music is also very expensive, coming from England and Germany, and the young DJs can't afford it." I think up and coming DJs of ANY genre need to read that sentence, re-read it, and read it again till it sinks in. If you want to be a good DJ you've got to invest some real money on the good records until you make a name for yourself. If you want to be the best, you need to be playing music by some of the best. Only the House DJs in Miami really seem to follow this logic, and that in part is due to the fact that they're also great House producers, and therefore get hooked up with promos of all the hottest House records from around the globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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