Monday, March 5, 2012

My WMC 2012 List

Yes folks! It is that time again for WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE! Business meets pleasure for me this time around. I am going to be doing interviews and whatnot while I am down there. Oh too excited! Nonetheless, whatever day you touch down in Miami. Here are some parties that you CANNOT miss!


Saturday March 17th:

WELCOME TO MIAMI
- With such headliners as Terry Hunter, Jovonn, Diviniti, Carolyn Harding, Rancido, Anane Vega, Piranahead and so many others, this night session will sure be pleasurable for any House Head.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Treehouse - 323 23rd St
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00am
COST: $30

JUMP 'N FUNK- YESSIR!!! Three of my favourite peoples on the deck: Rich Medina, DJ Kemit (STAND UP ATL!) and Djinji Brown. This night is sure to be fire! I see y'all!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Electric Pickle - 2826 North Miami Ave
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $15

4th Annual Mi Casa Su Casa Kickoff Party - Man Julius, I wish I were two days earlier. This party ALWAYS starts it off for me. Good headliners, along with amazing people! You got Spinna, My man, Wasbabi (305!), Jeremy Sole, Julius The Mad Thinker and so many others bringing the sound like they always do. BY THE WAY, MARK MY WORDS: Mi Casa Su Casa WILL be the NEXT hype event! If you can, GO TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN Columbus Day Weekend for this! I am down!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Vagabond - 30 NE 14th Street
Time: 10:00 pm - 4:00 am
COST: $15

Def Mix W/ Bang & Room 26 Pool Party - Frankie Knuckles + Quentin Harris + Hector Romero + Terry Hunter and others = Miss this and you's a fool! The House Greats all in one night!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Pool at Shelborne - 1801 Collins Ave 
Time - 12:00 pm to 10 pm
COST: $ 30 (Early Bird. Prices to rise day of).

Deep Atlantic: A WMC 2012 Welcoming Party - I see Atlanta representing with Andrew Marriot and a myriad of other DJs. An amazing and warm welcome for all to attend!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: 1020 Lounge (Inside The Clevelander) 1020 Ocean Drive
Time - 09:00pm - 05:00am
COST: $10


SUNDAY MARCH 18th:


Sundae / Fundae at the Clevelander- Sunday night starts off fresh with ATL's own, Salah Ananse on decks. As well as DJ Wasabi, Gospel House singer Dawn Tallman, Glenn Thornton and others. An event to sure to have all dancing.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: C-Level Rooftop Terrace at The Clevelander Hotel 1020 Ocean Drive
Time: 9:00pm - 05:00am
COST: $15

One Crazy WMC Party - I just saw Kenny Dope on this lineup and my mouth dropped. That's all! Need I say more? Mike Dunn, Terry Hunter and others. DAMN!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Treehouse - 323 23rd st
Time:10:00pm - 05:00am
COST: $15

DJ Black Coffee Soulistic Music Pool Party - Wow! The lineup, seriously?! Marques Wyatt, Black Coffee, Tumelo, Zakes Batwini and others. DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The National Hotel -1677 Collins Avenue
Time:12:00pm - 10:00pm
COST: $25

Fusicology Official DJ Black Coffee After Party - With Black Coffee and Fusicology being hosts and having such names as JoJo Flores (GotSoul) and so many others, this is sure to be an awesome eve with South Africa's finest DJs!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Red Room at The Shore Club -1901 Collins Avenue
Time: 11:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $20

In The Zone w/ Voices - Sweat Music's 1st WMC event! With DJs Ant B and Taurus The Bull representing. Check it out everyone!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Chesterfield Hotel - 855 Collins Ave
Time:12:00pm - 05:00am
COST: FREE

Life Is Beautiful - Mr V, Rocco and Sean McCabe (1st WMC appearance) set this off juuuust right! YES!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: C-Level Rooftop Terrace at The Clevelander Hotel 1020 Ocean Drive
Time:01:00pm - 08:00pm
COST: FREE


MONDAY MARCH 19th:


The International House Cartel : Uplift Your Soul Party - Lou Gorbea, Cinnamon Brown (representing Josh Milan's record label, Honeycomb Records), Soul Element AKA Stacy Kidd and so many others on this day. Not be missed!
VENUE AND ADDRESS:Ocean's 10 - 960 Ocean Drive
Time:12:00pm - 04:00am
Cost: $15

The 3 Kings of House WMC Pool Party - The day I fucking touch down and this AWESOMENESS IS GOING DOWN! Louie Vega + David Morales + Tony Humphries. I WILL BE ALL OVER THIS!! Cannot go wrong with 90s House that shaped my sound of House growing up as child. I am forever thankful!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The National Hotel -1677 Collins Avenue
Time:12:00pm - 10:00pm
COST $20 (PRESALE)/ $30 at the door

Ocha Records WMC Rooftop Session - My breden, Carlos Mena, is bringing the HEAT! Massive LOVE and for all in this lineup: Tommy Bones, DJ Ausar (I SEE YOU ATL!) and so many more!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Clevelander Hotel (C-Level Rooftop Terrace) - 1020 Ocean Drive
Time:01:00pm - 08:00pm
COST: FREE

NYC Deep - WMC Throwdown - My brother from another mother, Zepherin Saint, Julius The Mad Thinker, Roland Clark and others are sure to bring the heat this eve!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Jazid - 1342 Washington Avenue
Time:10:00pm - 05:00am
Cost: $10

Underground Collective - You got Master Kev, Spinna, Tony Touch, Sean McCabe and many others to satisfy! Monday Night is gonna be STUPID!
VENUE AND ADDRES: Sobe Live - 1203 Washington Avenue
Time:10:00pm - 05:00am
Cost: $10

TUESDAY MARCH 20th:

Crossroads - Correct me if I am wrong, but Lou Gorbea sure do bring the heat. We got Tambor Party's own, Stan Zeff, representing, along with Jovonn, David Sabat, Carlos Mena and other live acts. Damn this is HEAT!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Kung Fu Lounge at the Catalina Hotel -1720 Collins Avenue
Time - 11:00 am - 9:00 pmCOST: FREE

Soul On The Beach - Classics baby! Jellybean Benitez, Bobby & Steve, Kenny Bobien and others are sure to take you down memory lane. YASSSS!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Clevelander Hotel (Poolside) - 1020 Ocean Drive
Time:11:00am - 08:00pm
COST: $15

5th Annual Future Classics Pool Party : Paul Oakenfold - Damn, I guess Oakenfold is back to his roots. Gotta come back to where it ALL started! Remember that 'TRENDY' DJs. SOUL is where it all STARTED from! Groove Junkies, Harley and Muscle, Ultra Nate (YASSS!!), Tony Humphries and more. This is gonna be divine!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The National Hotel -1677 Collins Avenue
Time: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
COST: $25 (Presale)/$45 at the Door

Swank @ Rush Club - Miami's NEWEST HOTSPOT with QUALITY players! Zaki Ibrahim will be in the building! I have always wanted to see her LIVE! Zepherin Saint, Rocco, Yass, Oscar P, Master Kev, Kafele Bandele and others are sure to make you all MOVE!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Rush Miami -1439 Washington Avenue
Time: 6:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $20

Women on The Decks : Fierce Femininity - I fucks with this lineup here. Mikki Afflick, DJ Sabine, Anane and others! Missed it last year because of the downpour :(
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Kung Fu Lounge at the Catalina Hotel -1720 Collins Avenue
Time:10:00pm - 05:00am
COST: FREE

Jazzanova Vs Bugz In The Attic & Friends - Man oh man oh man I am excited!! This event NEVER disappoints!! Expect Live PA's and Guests!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Sobe Live -1203 Washington Avenue
Time:10:00pm - 05:00am
COST: $15

Shelter Party - The yearly Miami event returns!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Shine @ Shelborne -1801 Collins Avenue
TIME: 7:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $25/Inflation at the door


WEDNESDAY MARCH 21st:


Ignite! - The movers and shakers of our scene come together to bring musical goodness. Expect appearances by: Daz -I - Kue (ATL LOVE), Rich Medina, Ron Trent, Vinny Da Vinci and others. YESSIRRRRR!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Red South Beach Hotel -3010 Collins Ave.
Time:5:00pm - 11:00pm
COST: $10

6th Annual WMC Brooklyn Mecca/Libation Event - HOW COULD I FORGET THIS FROM MY LIST?! I am so not on it right now! Never missed this goodness! YES! Sabine and Ian always be on it!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: BUCK 15437 Lincoln Lane
Time: 7:00 - 11: 00
COST: FREE

REFRESH YOUR SOUL - So hold up, we got Lil Ray, Jihad Muhammad and others bringing the goodness?! I see y'all!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Sky Bar @ The Shore Club -1901 Collins Avenue (side entrance)
Time: 7:00pm - 5:00am
COST: $10 (RSVP ONLY)/ $15 at the door

Keep On Dancin’ Remembers Mel Cheren & Paradise Garage - I never met Mel Cheren, but his contribution towards our scene is anything but small. I tell all, if you want a lesson on HOUSE MUSIC, go to this event. Paradise Garage was and will forever be an era of greatness for amazing music. David Harness, Danny Krivit and others will be on the decks. Funds will be raised towards HIV/AIDS prevention for GMHC, A.R.E.A, & Lifebeat.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Score -727 Lincoln Road
Time: 9:00pm - 5:00am
COST: $20

Funkbox NYC - Bucie will be singing LIVE. Tony Touch, Master Kev, JoJo Flores and others will be on fire this eve.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: 1020 Lounge (Inside The Clevelander) -1020 Ocean Drive
Time: 9:00 pm - 4:00 am
COST: $20

TRIBE GETS DEEP - Does it get any better than this?! My 3rd year I will be in attendance for a TRIBE Party and my 1st for a DEEP Party. Marques Wyatt, Zepherin Saint, Kristelle Morin, Liquideep and a performance by my homegirl reppin' the A: Miranda Nicole. NOT TO BE MISSED!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Vagabond -30 NE 14th Street
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $20

Vega Records Get Together & South Africa's Finest - You see, I missed this like a fool last year. DAMN DAMN! Culoe De Song, Boddhi Satva, Anane Vega and others. YESSIR!!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: FDR @ Delano - 1685 Collins Ave
Time: 10:00pm - 5:00am 
COST: RSVP Only



THURSDAY MARCH 22nd:


Dance Ritual - Holy goodness this is gonna be hot! The lineup: Carlos Mena, Ron Trent, Boddhi Satva, Louie Vega and others. Chiiile, just get your ass down there!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Vagabond -30 NE 14th Street
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $20

We Love Soul: WMC Edition - My dudes Ramon Rawsoul, Salah Ananse, Sean Alvarez and so many great other names on this bill. YESSIR!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Buck 15 - 437 Lincoln Lane
Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
COST: FREE

Are You Afro? Party - YES!! My peoples will be doing the damn thing! Dave K, Wasabi
Zandy Shejay, Kristelle Morin and others. SWEET!!! Cannot miss this one!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Hotel Shelley - 844 Collins Ave
Time:11:00am - 09:00pm
COST: FREE

Afrodesia PRESENTS: Afrocentric Celebration
- Deeper Shades of House owner, Lars B, Halo, Vinny Da Vinci and others headline this awesome event highlighting South African Music! Let's go!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Lords Hotel - 1120 Collins Avenue (at 11th Street)
Time:12:00pm - 4:00am
COST:$15

Tambor Party - I gotta represent for my Atlanta crew. Jihad Muhammad, Stan Zeff, Zepherin Saint, Lou Gorbea and others on tap. Josh Milan makes an appearance with Honeycomb Music with a showcase for all. Man this is gonna be a scorcher!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Ocean's 10 - 960 Ocean Drive
Time:12:00pm - 10:00pm
COST: $15

Taboo Miami - Harlum Muziq (San Fransisco) brings the goodness again! David Harness never disappoints! With a lineup such as: Master Kev, Tedd Patterson, Stephen Ringmaiden and other on deck.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: B & B - 1766 Bay Road
Time: 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $20


FRIDAY MARCH 23rd:

Salted Music WMC Showcase - Miguel Migs, Ben Westbeech, Daz - I - Kue, Lisa Shaw, Jask and so much MORE!!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Cafeina Wynwood Lounge -297 NW 23rd Street
Time: 10:00pm - 5:00am
COST: $20 

The Sounds of Atlantis - Madam CJ will be bringing her vocals on deck to represent the Atlanta sound. This promises to a stellar night of magical goodness from DJ selectors. 
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Jazid - 1342 Washington Ave
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: Free before 12, $10 after

Afrique Electrique - This party WAS BANANAS last year and put ATL on the map! I am ready for Round Two! The whole damn lineup is just FIRE: Salah Ananse, King Deetoy, DJ Ausar, Ramon Rawsoul, Roland Clark, Sean Alvarez, DJ Kwest_on, Daz-i-Kue, Dave K Pappa and DJ Wasabi. Yeah, I ain't missing this! ATLANTA GON SHUT IT DOWN AGAIN!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Maxine's at the Catalina Hotel - 1756 Collins Avenue
Time: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
COST: FREE

A Night Of NuLu Music : WMC 2012 - Last year was amazing! This year promises to be the same. Cannot wait! Sheyi, Oskido & Zinhle, Djeff & Silyvi, Alpha & Olmega, Fresh Nunas & Gardy Girault will be the talent on this eve.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Kung Fu Lounge @ Catalina - 1720 Collins Ave
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
Cost: RSVP to info@nulumusic.com

AfflickteD ...At The Pool: Miami Deepness - Alright Ms. Afflick, I SEE YOU BOO!!! The lineup is on FIRE!!! NOT MISSING Jihad Muhammad, Trinidadian Deep and others.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Dorchester Hotel -1850 Collins Avenue
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: $10

ClubHouse Jamboree WMC 2012 Edition - You got the following on this hot ticket: Quentin Harris, Spinna, Lil' Ray, Dj Erving Batista, Kamala Jefferson (Melting Pot NY), Andrew Marriott (ATL), Eddy Morency aka Bruno (Utopia Boston), Swift Ruben Vidal of DJN Project with Slikk Tim and performances by Kafele Bandele & Dee Jay Pham aka Fantasy. Let's go!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Shore Club -  1901 Collins Avenue 
Time: 8pm - 5am
COST: $15

SATURDAY MARCH 24th:

F.eU South African Miami Invasion - Round Two of goodness! Lars B, Vinny Da Vinci, Wayne Tennant, Black Motion and others set the tone for one of the hottest parties on South Beach!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Ocean's 10 - 960 Ocean Drive
Time:12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
COST: $25

High on Soul & 5 Magazine WMC Party - Two of the best things to come out of the Chi! I am ready for this goodness! David Sabat, Abicah Soul, Czarina and so many others on the lineup! Let's go!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: The Chesterfield Hotel - 855 Collins Ave
Time:12:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: FREE

liL Ray & REDness present The Sexy Bitch Tour 2012 - Lil Ray gives me Life everytime. He did the damn thing at the Shelter Party in the small room when I went last time. Brian Coxx and DJ Bruno on the decks! YESSIR!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Segafredo L’Originale -1040 Lincoln Road
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
COST: FREE

Are You Afro? Party - Yes! Round Two of goodness! My chick, Myrto Joyce is gonna be on decks!! YAY!!!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Maxine's at the Catalina Hotel -1756 Collins Avenue
Time: 6:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: FREE

Miami Madness WMC Closing Party - NYC AND Miami come together. Bradford James (BROOKLYN!!!) and Wasabi are some of the DJs on deck!
VENUE AND ADDRESS: B & B - 1766 Bay Road
Time: 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $10

Brooklyn Beatdown Launch Party - This promises to be some dopeness! Not for the people who do not dance
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Jazid 1342 Washington Avenue
Time: 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
Cost: $10



SUNDAY MARCH 25th:

WMC Closing Party:  "Keeping It Deep" - Carlos Mena, Jose Marquez and others headline this closing event.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: C-Level Rooftop Terrace at The Clevelander Hotel - 1020 Ocean Drive
Time: 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: FREE

"The Ambassadors Closing Event" - Keith Evan, Doc Martin, Marques Wyatt and so many surprise guests to close out WMC.
VENUE AND ADDRESS: Sobe Live - 1203 Washington Avenue
Time: 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
COST: $15




PHEW!!! I AM DONE!!!!

See you all in the sun!










COST: $10