cornergirl Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 This Friday, April 28th, make sure to stop by 360 Ultralounge as we welcome TOM BARTLETT and MATT DIMOND!!! TOM BARTLETTTom Bartlett's DJ career began as he emerged like a phoenix from the ashes of BSPF to dominate the Boston house circuit. While his style is a testament to the success and innovation of house/electro, Tom was not always a superstar DJ. Lets go back to yesteryear... As a child, Thomas William Bartlett dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but when his 3rd grade teacher explained zero gravity one day in class, Tom realized that he couldn't slug back beers in the Space Shuttle. At this very moment he changed his dreams to becoming a rock star! As a seedling in the greens of the shire, young Thomas played drums in various rock bands, attributing his talents to Roast Beef Curtain,a "lite rock" band from Canada. He soon had it all. His dream of becoming an Christian/Canadian-rock-drummer had been fulfilled... but something was missing. Tom then turned to the reckless wayward life of a metalhead. Charismatic and purple-goateed, he wowed audiences with brilliant drumming performances reminiscent of Peter Criss and Dave Lombardo. However, the traumatic loss of his purple goatee led Tom to pursue a reactionary stint as Dungeon Master of a little-known AD&D colony in Worcester, MA. Little did he know that one day he would be known throughout clubland as the tech house Master of the Boston nightlife scene. Tom's Boston debut took place at Caprice lounge with Richie Fingerz, Tuesday's funky house resident. After being heard once, Tom was given his own residency with partner Tigra C at Orange, where they joined the likes of Sean Cusick, Grant Dell, Desyn Masiello, Luke Fair, John Lisle, and Eddie Richards in the weekly lineup. About a year and a half since his first gig Tom has brought his funky tech house flava to clubs in New York, Miami, and virtually every major club in New England, headlining at Plush in Providence, playing head-to-head with Dennis Rogers at WMC, opening for Way Out West at Avalon and Tyler Stadius at Rise. Tom is also a constituent of the Plastic Sex Funk Band, Boston's notorious tagteam ensemble comprising DJs Eli Wilkie, Groovefire, Matt Cook, Steve Porter, Bons, and Joe Mama. In recent times, Tom has combined his production talents with the prodigious "lite country techno" stylings of superproducer Dillz to form the cinematic house duo, Hot Lunch. Their debut track, "Party Robot" is currently popping up in record bags all over America, so stay tuned for even more great hits soon to be released this summer. www.djtombartlett.comMATTHEW DIMONDThese days everyone wants to be a DJ. The kid behind the counter at the local record shop, the one serving drinks at the club. The crazy cab driver and the computer geek at home. DJs are today's rock stars, the jet-set. They get the best girls, the best drugs, the best hotel rooms, all without having to live in the unflattering glare of the paparazzi's flash. But for every thousand wannabes, there might be one who's determined enough, and skilled enough to actually become a successful DJ. In steps Matthew Dimond. At 25, this Boston native is poised to be big, and not in the cheesy, trance-tastic way. Inextricably linked to his musical integrity, Dimond is quickly making a name for himself as a DJ who builds energy by playing the unexpected. Never relying on the easy crowd pleaser, Dimond uses his encyclopedic knowledge of dance music to make people move whether he's carefully programming a set or throwing something together on the fly. In short, Dimond achieves what only the best DJs can: he makes you love a record you've never heard before. Fueled by his obscenely large record collection and the inspiration he was hearing weekly at Axis and Twilo, Dimond started out the same way so many DJs do: spinning records in his bedroom and at house parties for his friends. But right from the start, Dimond stood out from everyone else who took a turn on the decks. While others drunkenly thumped through mixes, Dimond glided seamlessly through records, never letting the effects of his third, fourth, fifth drink stand in the way of a mix. Faced with music's classic conflict- the mainstream versus the underground, the ordinary versus the extraordinary, Dimond chose the road less traveled by and immersed himself in the work of producers who truly push dance music's limits, a choice he stands by to this day. After several years, Dimond moved out of the bedroom and out of Arlington, relocating to Boston and gearing up for gigs in a more public domain. Proving he had the skills to program a set, Dimond?s self-released mix CD, Rarer Than Hen's Teeth delighted many with both its quirky name and its eclectic track selection. Shortly thereafter, Orange at The Kells resident John Davis welcomed Dimond to guest DJ on several occasions. At the same time, Vertigo in downtown Boston offered him his own night following the success of several guest spots at their Chasm night. A joint venture with fellow Boston DJ Paul Incus, Def Vibe at Vertigo became a night marked by martinis and music, perfect for injecting otherwise dull Tuesday nights with some fun. Two hugely successful guest spots at the Square One night at Axis followed and by the end of 2003, Dimond had come full circle, graduating from mere clubber, to trainspotter extraordinaire, to DJ in control of the dancefloor. 2004 marked Dimond's Miami debut, with two gigs during the Winter Music Conference. Ocean Drive's Teasers Bar hosted the Plastic Sex Party, a particularly messy morning affair that Dimond rocked, proving that Long Islands really do make the best breakfast. He also took the decks as part of The Marlin Hotel's nearly non-stop shindigs, playing the Proton Party. In the months since Miami, he's been crafting his next release, a Summer 2004 compilation. The disc is unquestionably his most ambitious effort to date, and Dimond doesn?t disappoint. Weaving together eleven thumping house records, Dimond creates a mix more impressive than anything you'll see on Virgin's shelves. With a sweltering summer lurking, Dimond is branching out to new parties and venues, including a July 9 appearance at Boston's most popular afterhours club, Rise. And if you're lucky, you might be able to catch his current blend of all things house at the fabled Club 1100, one of Boston's best-kept secrets. Those in the know are raving about this venue, and Dimond's unadvertised parties here are already becoming the stuff of legend thanks to a flow of liquor so steady it could satisfy even a future rock star. DO NOT MISS THESE GUYS!!!! Two of my favorites!!!! Please email me for the guestlist @ caitiesullivan@yahoo.com. *It's only $10 on the guestlist and if you arrive before 11, you get two free drink tickets as well! *360 Ultralounge is located at 33 Batterymarch St., Boston10pm - 2am21+Proper dress RequiredBrought to you by BonTon Productions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flavanugz Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 OK so who is in?pregame at Hong Kong for scorpion bowls.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8ted Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 pregame at Hong Kong for scorpion bowls....Nigga what? Bette Midler nigga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flavanugz Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 we better see you tonight mixwell, or X will give you a mushroom tattoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornergirl Posted April 28 Author Report Share Posted April 28 email me for the guestlist by 7 tonight!! Should be a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavanugz Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 u coming caitie?or are u new yorkin it>? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornergirl Posted April 28 Author Report Share Posted April 28 u coming caitie?or are u new yorkin it>?I wish I could make it, but I am New Yorkin it! Have fun though, looks like it's gonna be a good night! I mean, how could it NOT be with you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavanugz Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 aww thanks hun. have fun.see u sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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