parallax Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 ^^^Text From Flyer^^^Come Celebrate Decades of Dance Music Under One Roof!On Saturday August 20th, 2005 PaRaLLaX SoUnDz Productions Presents:::ROLLER DISCOSilver City SkatelandTaunton, MassachusettsFeaturing DJs:Heather Heart(Sonic Groove \\ EMG) NYCStyle: TechnoBio: One of the better known techno djs, Heather has been traveling the country promoting her diverse styles for over a decade. A key player, she has been bringing the sound and culture of underground dance music to the forefront since the early years. Featured in such publications as Paper, Billboard, New York, XLR8R, FrontPage, Village Voice and Jane, her work has been recognized for her captivating style and contributions to the advancement of electronic dance music. -- Her recent appearance in the groundbreaking film "Better Living Through Circuitry," along with the inclusion of her music in the films soundtrack, showcased her talents to a wider audience and earned her new found respect. "...one of the most amazing, stirring DJ's I've ever heard" quoted one fan after an incredible, dancefloor filled, spin session at Guernica, NYC. On this night, be sure to check out her during her closing set!Translucent *DJ Set with live Trumpet*(Red Hot \\ Transparent \\ djtranslucent.com) NYC / ChicagoStyle: House Music, Chicago Style, Spiced with Live TrumpetBio: In this era where everyone is a dj, Translucent stands high above the rest with his signature mark, performing live trumpet while mixing records. His exciting sets have been described, by Chicago Magazine, as house music meets Louis Armstrong. Translucent is one of the most captivating and innovative Disc Jockeys currently on the dance music scene. His combination of live Trumpet, Jazz, Swing and House have put him on the contagious labels G-Swing, Red Hot, and After School, which have been reviewed in industry publications such as Urb and DJ Magazine. -- Translucent has recorded with legendary house producers: Derrick Carter, Gene Farris, Paul Johnson, Roy Davis Jr, Glenn Underground, and Johnny Fiasco and has performed trumpet along side: Mark Farina, Timo Maas, Cajmere aka Green Velvet, Fast Eddie, Miguel Migs and many more. Performing in the United States, Japan, Canada and Europe to cheering crowds, Translucent's trumpet erupts keeping crowds dancing all night long. Be sure not to miss this special performance!Havok(Synergry Industries \\ djhavok.com) NYCStyle: Techno-Fused House MusicBio: Havok, known for his popular Synergy Industries events (You've Got Musik, Pac Attack, Nintechno), is also one of the fastest growing techno-fused house DJs on the east coast. With a style that belongs solely to him, Havok has shot to the top of promoters most wanted list. His last mixed CD "Control Freak" garnered bookings in such cities as Phoenix, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. Expect only the funkiest, banging beats for your rollerskating pleasure!JJ Blades (Spiritual Emporium \\ The Municipal Cafe R.I.P) CTStyle: Retro Dance & DiscoBio: Owning one of the northeast's strongholds for dance music, the Spiritual Emporium & Municipal Cafe, has given JJ time to create a monster collection of vinyl. Having a place to play his records every weekend has helped JJ perfect his skills as the peoples DJ, always playing to the crowd. Some may even remember him playing for 1500+ people weekly at System nightclub in Hartford. For this event, keep your ears open for some retro-dance hits, house music and disco mixed proper!Midas(Fortune 500 \\ 6 foot DJ Crew \\ Nocturnal Vybz) NHStyle: Disco Megamix & HouseBio: Midas has been a driving force in the underground dance music scene for years! On this night, he'll harken back to the days of disco balls, light-up floors, and all-white suits and bring you the funkiest disco tracks on the planet!PaRaLLaX(PaRaLLaX SoUnDz \\ True Crew \\ Two4Seven \\ Reloaded Records \\ djparallax.com) MAStyle: Classic House & GarageBio: Now internationally known, PaRaLLaX has been gracing the decks for nearly a decade. His signature style of 4x4 Garage and Speed Garage has gained him recognition all across the globe, delivering only the biggest basslines and the best floor stomping beats. Fresh from his tours in Canada and Europe, be sure to check out this special classic house & garage set!Gemini-7(True Crew \\ PaRaLLaX SoUnDz) NYC / MAStyle: 80's disco & electroBio: Gemini-7, the alter ego of DJ Caezar, has been emersed in the dance music scene since its roots. Hailing from the Dominican Republic and New York City, Caezar has been hard at work opening for Goldie, recording tracks, and building a studio. On this night, he'll be switching his styles up and going back to the days of electro and Studio 54. Officer Nasty(Funky Petz \\ PaRaLLaX SoUnDz) MAStyle: Funk & DiscoBio: Born at the peak of the disco era. True-blue child of the synth-pop era. Addicted to beats for a full quarter-century. Movin' your feet with his rhythmic propensity, Officer Nasty will sate your hot summer craving for cool sex-dribbled funk and CLASSIC dance music from that most excellent decade, the 70's. ***Tim went to his very first all-night dance party at this same roller rink TEN YEARS AGO, and is celebrating his seventh summer as a disc jockey. Come help him remenisce... and roller-dance ya ass off!!Sleestack Vs Solo(PaRaLLaX SoUnDz \\ NocturnalTranceMissons) MA vs (PaRaLLaX SoUnDz) MAStyle: Classic & Funky HouseBio: Sleestack has been spinning for the better part of 16 years. Helping to grow the dance music scene in Richmond, Virginia in the early 90's, his record collection has grown ever since. This will be a special return performance as he has been on hiatus for the last few months! --vs-- Solo's production skills have given him insight on his record selection. Currently bogged down in his home studio, he hasn't had much time to perform live, so be sure to check out this *special* tagteam opening performance, sure to get you shaking your groove thang!General Info:::For those who remember our last theme event, “1984,†this event will need no introduction. Only the best DJs, the best costumes, the best decor, and the best production for a reasonable price! Who can beat that! Not to mention an all night afterhours event only minutes away with reduced admission for our Roller Disco guests!Roller Disco History:Early-on in the disco era a union was born: Roller Skating and Disco Music. In the mid-70's this union blossomed throughout the world creating a demand for more rinks. The average teenager during this era owned a set of "quads" and regularly used them down at their local rink, rollerdancing the night away to their favorite disco hits. This Event:Our theme is an amalgamation of two ideas: Bringing back the fun of a roller disco and merging it with current dance music. This event will feature one of the largest rollerskating surfaces in the Northeast! Come dressed in your best disco themed attire and skate the night away!Production:::Sound reinforcement: TRUE CREW http://www.truecrew.comLasers: TRUE LASERS http://www.truelasers.comLocation:::SILVER CITY SKATELAND1 Lawton AveTaunton, Massachusetts 02780http://www.silvercityskateland.comSilver City SkateLand features one of the largest skating surfaces in all of the Northeast! 200 by 100 feet in total it can house over 2000 skaters at one time! The facility will be providing a massive air condition system, food vending, & skate rental!Price:::$10 (early bird tickets available until July 14th through www.parallaxsoundz.com )$15 at the door in costume or disco attire$18 at the door without costume or disco attireAge Restriction:::This is an ALL AGES event!Times:::3:30pm-12am (with schedueled afterhours! details below!)Afterhours:::Located only minutes away, Volume will be hosting our official afterhours at nearby Therapy Nightclub! Check out our website for more details on reduced admission and ticket packages!More Info:::http://www.parallaxsoundz.com(413) 529 7160Ticket Outlets:::On The Web-http://www.parallaxsoundz.com/http://www.skateevent.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymie Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 what the fuck is taunton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8ted Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 Used to go to this place back in the day...lolThere was always this little tiny dude walking around with glowstix.. Guy was like 3ft tall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallax Posted July 15 Author Report Share Posted July 15 Taunton is 20 miles from Providence 45 minutes south of Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJR Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 If this is the same place I'm thinking about they use to have afterhours there like 5 years ago. the last party I think they had there were kid's G out all over the place and Cops came and raided the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8ted Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 Thats the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallax Posted July 15 Author Report Share Posted July 15 Please note this is a daytime event, with afterhours at Therapy Nightclub in Providence. Donald Glaude is playing that night and we have a special discount for all Roller Disco attendies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willtrahan Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 If this is the same place I'm thinking about they use to have afterhours there like 5 years ago. the last party I think they had there were kid's G out all over the place and Cops came and raided the place. that was a great party.....hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunknjunk Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 that was a great party.....hahah And if i remember right -- they boxed the whole entire packing lot and you couldn't leave even if you wanted too....(which I tried) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 There was always this little tiny dude walking around with glowstix.. Guy was like 3ft tall...Silverbull? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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