The dance floor of Pacha nightclub in New York

M2 loses its liquor license. Alegria moves to Pacha

Alegria moves back to Pacha due to the closure of club M2.

Posted on May 23, 2010 in Nightlife 1 Comment
Junior Vasquez mixing at Pachita

Junior Vasquez live at Pachita – Kings – Martin Luther King weekend

In anticipation for next week’s annual Red Party, held at the recently opened club Amnesia (formerly Sol, formerly Ruby Falls), here is the recording of the set Junior Vasquez played at Pachita on Saturday January 16, 2010. This is a classic, high energy Junior mix, blending seamlessly new stuff (his mix of Lady Gaga’s Bar [...]

Posted on February 6, 2010 Tagged 20 Comments
The dance floor at Mr Black in New York

Mr Black is closed again…

It is with a heavy heart that I’m moving Mr Black to the cemetery that is my “places closed” section. After last week’s abrupt cancellation of the Tubway party, Stuart Black announced last Friday the club was returning to an indefinite period of hybernation.

Posted on December 20, 2009 in Nightlife Tagged Leave a comment
The crowd dancing to the music of Junior Vasquez at Cielo

Junior Vasquez live at Cielo – Thanksgiving night 2009

It’s a tradition in New York on Thanksgiving night, that dessert is served by Junior Vasquez. This year, the maestro cooked us a scrumptious buffet of classic treats and we are honored to bring you some warmed-over pieces. The first serving is a fluffy, diva-licious soufflé of fruits of the forest including Suzanne Palmer, Vernessa [...]

Posted on December 12, 2009 Tagged , 7 Comments

Club Amnesia to open in New York at 609 W. 29th street

Opening of the new mega club Amnesia in New York at the former Sol venue.

Posted on December 1, 2009 in Nightlife 22 Comments

Junior Vasquez live at Cielo – Memorial Day 2009

Download a recording from Junior Vasquez Memorial Day 2009 party at Cielo in New York.

Posted on September 22, 2009 Tagged 2 Comments

House, Techno and Trance clubs in New York – where’s the party?

An overview of the state of the gay club scene in New York, with recommendations of clubs and parties for amateurs of house music, techno, trance.

Posted on September 18, 2009 in Nightlife 13 Comments

Afterhours at Pavilion in Fire Island with Junior Vasquez

At the break of dawn, on a foggy Sunday morning on the beach of Fire Island, a light summer rain began to fall, washing away the remnants of the Pines Party festivities. Dazed from a long night of partying, many day trippers converged to the harbor to wait for the providential ferry to haul them [...]

Posted on September 1, 2009 Tagged Leave a comment

New York’s Gay Black Pride 2009

An overview of the festivities scheduled this year to celebrate Black Gay Pride in New York, including the traditional beach day event.

Posted on July 27, 2009 in Entertainment Tagged , 11 Comments

HX Magazine is sold and the New York Blade ceases publication

The legendary nightlife magazine HX has been sold to a new owner and published on Independance Day weekend its final issue.

Posted on July 6, 2009 in Nightlife Leave a comment