In a summer full of great parties and music, Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo + friends at Cielo in July was one of the season’s standouts. With a packed dancefloor going off all night, Sleepy & Boo dropped a monster of a primetime set that sent many hands up in the air. And as August begins to wind down, we’re excited to close out the summer with another installment of the party at Cielo. This Friday, August 20th, the Basic NYC residents will be headlining the decks for the return of Sleepy & Boo + friends. Joining them in the DJ booth will be Basic NYC regulars Prawns & Bajaj, with newcomer Mike Murphy celebrating his birthday with his Cielo debut. Once again, Cielo is offering free entry for those who RSVP to Basic NYC’s guest list.

For over six years, Sleepy & Boo have been an integral part of New York’s electronic music and nightlife culture. They are the co-founders of Basic NYC, which has served as their platform for presenting international guest DJs in New York, with a long-running Saturday night residency at the Sullivan Room. The event was named New York’s “Best Dance Party” by New York magazine in 2009, and has featured a breathtaking range of DJs, covering the full spectrum of house and techno. As the residents, Sleepy & Boo are well known for setting the musical mood with their opening and closing sets, complimenting the headliners and adding their own musical twist to the night.

But Sleepy & Boo’s range as DJs extends far beyond their own residency. They are regularly asked to DJ at many of New York’s top nightclubs and electronic music events, and work closely with all the city’s leading production groups. They’ve dropped mesmerizing sets at events as diverse as the inaugural Electric Zoo Festival, the sold-out Terminal 5 deadmau5 appearance in November, Steve Lawler’s Water Taxi Beach debut, and will be bringing their sound to Ibiza’s legendary Space terrace on August 27th. From deep house to tough techno, Sleepy & Boo’s expansive, genre-crossing sets feature the best labels, sounds and producers creating the cutting-edge dance music of the moment.

This event features free entry before midnight on Sleepy & Boo’s guest list, and a special champagne toast at 12am for all of the birthday celebrants. It’s been an unforgettable summer, and with a busy Fall schedule coming soon, this is the perfect way to transition to what’s next. It’s a night of the Big Apple’s homegrown DJ talent, playing music at one of New York’s top nightclubs and sound systems. We’ll see you on the dancefloor.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS SLEEPY & BOO  + FRIENDS
FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH AT CIELO
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 12AM – EMAIL RSVP@BASICNYC.COM

Anyone who has ever seen Chicago’s house music maestro Derrick Carter live knows that he always leaves the dancefloor begging for more. It’s a common occurrence at any party that Derrick has just wrecked: a breathless, sweaty crowd, desperate to hear just one more encore, one more track to keep the party going. A Derrick Carter party is just so exhilarating, nobody ever wants it to end.

For Derrick’s next New York appearance, Basic NYC and the Dance.Here.Now crew are teaming up to make the party last a little bit longer. He’ll be playing two sets over this special weekend – a Saturday night throwdown at the Sullivan Room, and an outdoors sunset jam on Sunday evening at Water Taxi Beach Long Island City. It’s a very rare chance to catch one of dance music’s most iconic artists doing his thing in two dramatically different locales. And since Derrick is known for always bringing a bag full of surprises to the decks, we can’t wait to hear what he’s got in store for this jack-tastic weekend.

Mixing up a storm behind the decks, Derrick’s sets are anything but predictable. With his signature sound as his foundation – the bass-thumping, boompty-boompty beats teased together with notes of jazz, R&B and funk – Carter drops everything from disco to techno into the mix. Expertly blended together, his music captures everything great about house music and its Chicago roots. This will be his third appearance of 2010 at the Sullivan Room after two storming nights in January and March, and his first-ever visit to Water Taxi Beach.

A proud Windy City native, Derrick Carter is synonymous with that city’s storied house music history. He emerged in the mid-1990s on the strength of his DJing, finely–tuned from gigging in Chicago’s fiercely competitive club and warehouse party scene, and his early tracks and productions. His stripped-down, bass-heavy sound, mixed with a wiggly, shuffling rhythm, helped crystallize the jerky, “tracky” style of house that came to define the Chicago sound, while Derrick’s own UK-based label, Classic Music Company, launched him to international acclaim. He has released a string of legendary tracks and remixes, on labels as diverse as OM, Get Physical, NRK, and turned out mix CDs for Ministry of Sound, Azuli, and DMC.

Opening up for Derrick at the Sullivan Room will be Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo, who have had a jam-packed summer of parties and music. They’ve invited some of their best NYC DJ friends to join in on the weekend fun as well, with Oscar P, Chris Love and DBOW, Pete Schwinge, and Mickey Durivage all dropping records throughout. Come enjoy one of our most beloved DJs, playing in music in two of our favorite party spots, at this special weekend.

BASIC NYC AND DANCE.HERE.NOW PRESENT
DERRICK CARTER AT THE SULLIVAN ROOM + WATER TAXI BEACH
SATURDAY AUGUST 14 + SUNDAY AUGUST 15
Email rsvp@basicnyc.com for guest list
Presale Tickets: http://www.wantickets.com/basicnyc

New York is most definitely in the house this Friday night at Pacha. It’s a night to celebrate this city’s homegrown talent, as the club features a stacked lineup of DJs who are all proud to represent the Big Apple. Headlining the festivities will be Cevin Fisher, the producer behind some of the city’s biggest clubland anthems over the years, and joining him in the booth is Basic NYC’s resident DJ duo Sleepy & Boo. With the Samsara duo warming up the main room, and Lola, Sean Cormac and host SILVERBULL from Stimulus Response in the basement all night, get ready for a night of cutting edge big room music, all delivered with plenty of New York City swagger.

Few producers have had such a successful track record as Cevin Fisher. Starting with his very first releases in the mid-90s, Cevin has always been one of house music’s go-to artists and DJs. He’s the man behind a string of legendary underground releases and remixes, from the spoken word classic “The Way We Used To” to the churning dancefloor mind-melter “The Freaks Come Out” and the tough, tribal stomp of Submission’s “Women Beat Their Men.” He’s a regular guest in the Pacha DJ booth, where his fusion of techno and house never fails to set the dancefloor off. He always brings serious energy and passion to his DJ sets, and he’s got plenty of new music to showcase at this primetime performance.

Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo are key players in New York’s electronic music scene, where they are often heard playing alongside some of the world’s most important DJs. They’ve held down Saturdays at the Sullivan Room for the last six-plus years, warming up the room or closing down the night for their international guests. And outside of the Sullivan Room, Sleepy & Boo are regularly heard wrecking the dancefloor at Cielo, Santos Party House and Water Taxi Beach. This summer alone, they’ve played with notable headliners including Steve Lawler, James Zabiela, Danny Howells and Paco Osuna. For Friday’s party, they’re Cevin’s special guests, and will be playing the main room before he finishes off the night.

Rounding out the lineup will be the Global Frequencies residents Samsara, the two brothers who just had the honor of setting up Desyn Masiello a few weeks back. They’ll be  warming up the main room with some deep tech-house to get the party started. In the basement, longtime Pacha regulars Stimulus Response will be keeping things moving downstairs, with DJs Lola and Sean Cormac splitting time on the decks and the one and only SILVERBULL hosting the proceedings.   Pacha is offering free entry before midnight for this party, so guests should email rsvp@basicnyc.com to get set up.

CEVIN FISHER WITH SLEEPY & BOO, SAMSARA AND STIMULUS RESPONSE

FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH @ PACHA

FREE ENTRY BEFORE MIDNIGHT – EMAIL RSVP@BASICNYC.COM FOR GUEST LIST

Easily one of the regular highlights of Basic NYC’s event calendar is a night on the dancefloor with San Francisco’s house music maestro Mark Farina. For the last several years, Mark’s sets at the Sullivan Room have been a clinic in turntable virtuosity, with his trademark fusion of deep and chunky Chicago-laced house grooves setting the dancefloor off. On Saturday, August 7th, Mark will be making a mid-summer visit to the Sullivan Room for what promises to be another late night full of cutting edge music and outstanding DJing wizardy.

From his downtempo “Mushroom Jazz” selections, to his wildly influential house sets, Mark Farina has been spreading his love of underground music worldwide for years. A Chicago native who moved to San Francisco in the early 90s, Mark quickly became known as the city’s most important ambassador of the deep, jazzy house that came to define the west cost sound. Few DJs have influenced as many dancers, producers and DJs over the years, but Mark’s unique and uncompromising approach to music has made him an icon to his legions of fans. With his energetic mixing and cutting-edge track selection, Mark’s sets never fail to set the dancefloor on fire.

With dozens of mix CDs, his own artist album on OM Records, and numerous original productions and remixes, Mark’s music is widely known. But it’s his live appearances are where he is at his best: skillfully working EQs, layering acapellas over tracks, blending long-forgotten classics with today’s club gems. Each set is always a new experience, and each weekend he journeys around the globe to fire up dancefloors with his uncompromising crowd-pleasing music.

In recent months, Mark has been focusing on re-launching his Great Lakes Audio label. In the Spring, he dropped his own “Geograffiti EP”, a multi-track release of his own productions that was quickly hailed and supported by a wide range of DJs. With a fresh set of new remixes of “That’s How” just out, with Sonny Fedora, JT Donaldson and Ken ECB contributing mixes, Great Lakes Audio continues to deliver the good for the DJs and the dancefloor alike.

Opening up for Mark on this night will be guests Mikey G and John Dill, with newcomer DJ Theory getting the party started. Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo are on hand for this night as well, fresh off an energetic opening set for Miguel Migs last weekend. This will be Mark’s first Sullivan Room appearance since the sound has been upgraded, so we can’t wait to hear his thick basslines and crackling drums loud and clear.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS MARK FARINA
SATURDAY AUGUST 7TH, 2010 @ SULLIVAN ROOM
9pm – 5am –PRESALE TICKETS @ WANTICKETS.COM/BASICNYC

Few DJs are as closely identified with their hometown as Miguel “Migs” and San Francisco. For well over a decade, Migs has been one of the defining artists of the unique Bay Area house music scene and sound. His blend of soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and just the right amount of dubby, percussive grooves has become his trademark, and he’s logged many, many miles spreading his vibes around the world. This Saturday, July 31st, Migs is returning to New York for another extended set on the Sullivan Room decks for Basic NYC. This will be his third Sullivan Room appearance, and after a memorable night in March, we’re excited to hear what this innovator has in store for us on his return trip.

When the Naked Music label rose to prominence in the late ‘90s, Miguel Migs was right there with it. As one of the key contributors to the label’s fame – as a producer, a remixer, and DJ – Miguel established himself as one of the leading lights of American deep house scene. In recent years, he’s been more closely associated with Salted Music, his very own imprint he launched in 2004. Salted has evolved into a house music powerhouse, releasing both dancefloor bombs and artist albums alike, exposing DJs and clubbers to new production talent from around the world. Migs’ most recent CD mix for the label – “Get Salted Vol. 2” – is a smooth representation of Migs’ revered DJ sets, as he seamlessly weaves between deep house and  chunky grooves,  with loads of lush, musical productions. Longtime collaborators like Jay-J, Fred Everything and Lisa Shaw are all featured on the release, alongside Salted faves Nathan G, Joshua Heath and Dutchian Soul.

Miguel’s life is all about music. Aside from his packed DJing schedule, his other projects includes his live band Petalpusher. This eight-piece live band, which Miguel launched in 2007, has toured worldwide and released the celebrated Salted album “Those Things.” Petalpusher is a continuation of Miguel’s roots: before his love affair with house music, Miguel was a songwriter and guitarist for Zion Sounds, a Santa Cruz dub reggae band. He typically plays the instruments lives on his own productions, equally skilled with keyboards, bass and guitars.

Opening for Miguel will be Basic NYC’s residents Sleepy & Boo, who have had a jam-packed summer of DJ appearances and events. From Sullivan Room to Water Taxi Beach to Cielo, they’ve been hosting parties and dropping plenty of memorable sets, and on this night they will be setting the stage for Miguel with their own set of deep and hypnotic house grooves,. Getting the party started will be Michael Vieira, who is returning to Basic NYC for his third Sullivan Room appearance. It’s always a party when Miguel Migs is on the decks, so expect a night of solid house music from start to finish.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS MIGUEL MIGS
SATURDAY JULY 31ST, 2010 @ SULLIVAN ROOM
9pm – 5am – $20 PRESALE @ WANTICKETS.COM/BASICNYC

Outdoor dancing is one of the summer’s highlights, and there’s no better venue to enjoy open-air beats and grooving than New York’s Water Taxi Beach. This summer, Basic NYC has been hosting a number of memorable Sunday showcases at the different Water Taxi venues, with international and local DJs alike dropping daytime sets. This Sunday, August 1st, Sleepy & Boo are shining the spotlight on New York’s local and up-and-coming DJ talent as they bring their “Sleepy & Boo + friends” party down to the Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport for a day-to-night event. Basic NYC’s residents Sleepy & Boo will be playing a special sunset set, along with a stacked lineup of some of their favorite DJ collaborators. Underground music goes outdoors at one of New York’s most unique summertime spots.

It’s been a busy summer for Sleepy & Boo, with the duo relentlessly rocking dancefloors all over town week in and week out. Aside from a jammed schedule at the Sullivan Room, their headlining set at Cielo in July was one of their summer highlights, along with their guest sets for Dance.Here.Now and ReSolute. Warming up for DJs as diverse as James Zabiela, Steve Lawler and Lee Burridge, Sleepy & Boo showed their dexterity as DJs, featuring their typically wide range of cutting edge sound.s. Joining them on the lineup include the housey duo of Brian Anderson (its his birthday) and AB Logic. These longtime Synesthesia collaborators have earned accolades for their own productions (both release music as Hustle & Flow and the Hoodfellas respectively), and numerous Basic NYC guest spots. Billy Disciple and Deepspell are seasoned Basic NYC guests, whose last Water Taxi Beach set saw them opening for Tom Middleton in June. They’re both gearing up for the launch of their own Undulate label in the Fall. Warming up the decks for the day will be Paul Nahm, whose Sullivan Room opening sets always feature a bit of the unexpected to get the party started.

For their next Sunday party, Sleepy & Boo will be hosting the legendary Derrick Carter as they return to Water Taxi Beach Long Island City. With Derrick playing at the Sullivan Room on Saturday night, and then heading over to the beach on Sunday, that’s certainly going to be one of the summer’s house music highlights.

And it’s not just about the music at Water Taxi Beach, either. There’s award-winning burgers, a raw bar, weekly food specials, and international beers on tap for all to enjoy, making the Water Taxi Beach South St. Seaport one of the ideal places to spend a summertime Sunday.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS SLEEPY & BOO + FRIENDS
WATER TAXI BEACH SOUTH STREET SEAPORT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2010
2:30PM– 12AM– Email rsvp@basicnyc.com for reduced entry
For directions and info: http://www.watertaxibeach.com

Dance music and club culture is all about the latest tastes and trends, but there’s something about hearing one of the original creators live that makes for an unforgettable experience. That’s what happened when the “Godfather of House” Frankie Knuckles hit Sullivan Room in February, as he made his venue debut with a truly memorable night of his signature soulful and uplifting house music. Now we’re honored to welcome this legend back to Basic NYC on Saturday, July 24th, when Frankie returns to New York for another intimate dancefloor session. With Sullivan Room’s recent sound system upgrades adding to the vibe, we can’t wait to hear what Frankie has in store for us.

Music is Frankie’s life, and he has been devoted to dance music for over 30 years. His list of achievements and successes is long, but perhaps his most important contribution to this culture was his residency at Chicago’s Warehouse nightclub in the late 70s. Frankie, who came to Chicago from his native New York (where he played alongside Larry Levan at the Continental Baths), developed a powerful connection with the Warehouse crowd through the music he was playing. Alongside contemporary R&B and disco music, Frankie played his own re-edits and reel-to-reel rhythm tracks. Emphasizing the drums, and amplified on the Warehouse’s powerful sound system, Frankie’s music gave birth to a new form and a new term came to describe it: “house” music, the shorthand name for the club itself.

It’s been a magical ride for Frankie ever since those days. He’s become one of house music’s most beloved global ambassadors, sharing his spirit at clubs and festivals around the world on a weekly basis. He continues to have a thriving and very successful production career, having crafted some of the most enduring house anthems to date. He co-founded New York’s Def Mix production group, and in 1997, he won a Grammy Award for Best Remixer, Non-Classical.  He had a street in Chicago named after him in 2004, at a ceremony presided over by then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama. In 2008, he earned a whole new audience based on the strength of his stunning remix of “Blind” by the contemporary disco group Hercules and Love Affair

Joining Frankie on the night will be another key figue in the house music community: Eric Kupper. Himself a two-time Grammy Award winner. Kupper’s classic tracks and remixes, for both underground and pop artists alike, have won him accolades throughout the industry. He’ll be tag-teaming with Kenny Summit as they both make their Basic NYC debuts on the night. Warming things up will be Pauly Raffaele of the Dog & Pony Show parties, who recently appeared at the 718 Sessions with Danny Krivit. Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo will be on hand as well, as they continue their Def Mix and Basic NYC residency.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS FRANKIE KNUCKLES AT SULLIVAN ROOM
SATURDAY, JULY 24TH, 2010
9pm – 5am – Presale tickets at wantickets.com/basicnyc

TEDD PATTERSON HITS WATER TAXI BEACH
Basic NYC Brings the House Hero to South Street Seaport on Sunday July 25th

This Sunday, July 25th, Basic NYC is excited to bring one of New York’s most beloved and respected DJs Tedd Patterson down to the Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport for their next Sunday daytime bash. Tedd is a “DJs DJ”, an artist who is strictly about playing and producing good music, and we’re excited to feature him at a Basic NYC event for the very first time. The Sunday party starts at 2:30pm and runs late into the night, offering revelers the ideal location to soak in the sun, enjoy some great food and drinks, and get down to some great beats from Tedd himself.

Tedd has had a long career as both a DJ and an music industry veteran, contributing to dance culture in all of its many facets. From A&R stints at seminal labels like Emotive and Liquid Groove, to guest spots at top international venues, to his long-running Vibal monthly at Cielo, Tedd has earned himself the respect and admiration of both his peers and his legions of dedicated dancefloor fans. Open minded in his approach behind the decks, Tedd likes taking risks and mixing and matching different sounds and styles. “I like the soul that exists in a variety of musical forms,” he says. “I’m not afraid to take a chance and that has become my signature, and that works for me.”

From the studio, Tedd’s music has been featured on a huge range of cutting edge imprints and labels. With releases on Radio Slave’s renowned Rekids, the German tech heavyweight Conaisseur, Chus & Ceballos’ Stereo Productions and  Francois K’s Wave Music to name just a few, Tedd’s music crosses multiple genres, styles and sounds, loaded with his trademarked Big Apple attitude and flavor. His tracks can’t simply be classified under one easy description – rather he makes dancefloor music that’s heavy on the groove, and never relies on easy clichés. Right now, he’s creating a stir with his brand-new remixes of Charles Webster’s classic “Soothe” – which is listed at #5 on the top singles chart at Traxsource.com right now (and it still hasn’t seen a full release yet.)

Basic NYC’s has hosted a number of diverse Water Taxi Beach parties this summer, utilizing both the South Street Seaport and Long Island City venues for their showcases. So far, they’ve hosted OM Records’ deep house maestro Fred Everything, the SAW Recordings duo of Hector Romero and Satoshi Tomiie, dirtybird’s Justin Martin, and the UK’s “Jedi” Tom Middleton to name a few. Joining Tedd on the decks for this installment will be the Stimulus Response DJs Lola and Sean Cormac; Jack Productions’ own Todd Fatjo; and the Love Sound Project DJs featuring Chris Love, DBOW and more, who have been holding it down at SOUP on Friday nights. Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo will be on hand as well.

BASIC NYC PRESENTS TEDD PATTERSON AT WATER TAXI BEACH
SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, 2010
2:30pm – 2am – Presale tickets at wantickets.com/basicnyc

Basic NYC’s resident DJs Sleepy & Boo have played plenty of memorable sets at Cielo over the last few years, but their next night at the acclaimed nightspot should certainly be a special one. On Friday, July 16th, Cielo is hosting the duo for their first-ever headlining appearance at the venue, as Sleepy & Boo bring their arsenal of cutting-edge sounds to the club’s intimate dancefloor. This will be a night that recognizes New York’s own local talent, and playing the opening sets will be regular Basic NYC guests Mikey G, and Prawns and Bajaj, all making their Cielo debut. And to add the merriment, we’ll be celebrating Sleepy’s birthday on Friday – and offering free entry before 12 – making this party a truly festive night of music.

For over six years, Sleepy & Boo have been an integral part of New York’s electronic music and nightlife culture. They are the co-founders of Basic NYC, which has served as their platform for presenting international guest DJs in New York, with a long-running Saturday night residency at the Sullivan Room. The event was named New York’s “Best Dance Party” by New York magazine in 2009, and has featured a breathtaking range of DJs, covering the full spectrum of house and techno. As the residents, Sleepy & Boo are well known for setting the musical mood with their opening and closing sets, complimenting the headliners and adding their own musical twist to the night.

But Sleepy & Boo’s range as DJs extends far beyond their own residency. They are regularly asked to DJ at many of New York’s top nightclubs and electronic music events, and work closely with all the city’s leading production groups. They’ve dropped mesmerizing sets at events as diverse as the inaugural Electric Zoo Festival, the sold-out Terminal 5 deadmau5 appearance in November, Steve Lawler’s Water Taxi Beach debut, and will be bringing their sound to Ibiza’s legendary Space terrace this August. From deep house to tough techno, Sleepy & Boo’s expansive, genre-crossing sets feature the best labels, sounds and producers creating the cutting-edge dance music of the moment.

This event features free entry before midnight (with an email to rsvp@basicnyc.com) on our Sleepy & Boo guest list, and a special champagne toast at 12am. We’re dedicating this night to all of our friends and supporters who have been a part of our events and nights so far, and we’re looking forward to making many more memories to come. See you on the dancefloor.

When OM Records launched their new “OM Masters” mix CD series, there couldn’t be a better choice to mix the first installment than the deep house veteran FRED EVERYTHING. Fred is known worldwide for one thing – making and playing outstanding music. He truly is a master both behind the decks and in the studio, and we’re excited to welcome this visionary artist back to New York for two back-to-back events. On Saturday July 17th, Fred will be headlining Basic NYC at Sullivan Room, and on Sunday July 18th Basic is bringing Fred down to the Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport for an all-day and evening waterfront fiesta. Get ready for two diverse sets of lush, soulful music from one of the best in the scene.

“OM Masters” does a fantastic job of showcasing Fred’s many and diverse musical talents .As a DJ, Fred seamlessly weaves together the CD’s 14 tracks, creating the type of atmosphere that can be heard in his DJ sets. Deep house, midtempo disco, tracky and jazzy productions: all these sounds come together when Fred is in the mix. His own productions are in the spotlight throughout the mix, with practically every track a Fred Everything remix, original or collaboration. It’s a testament to Fred’s dedication to his craft.

Fred has a long history of working closely with OM Records. His last artist album – the acclaimed “Lost Together”- was released on OM in 2008, and he mixed his own “House of OM” compilation in 2005. Along the way he’s had numerous singles and remixes released on OM. In addition, Fred’s own Lazy Days Recordings has been one of the underground’s standout labels, releasing nothing but standout singles from a huge array of artists. Shur-I-Kan, Trentemoller, Lovebirds, Kruse & Nuernberg and Fred Everything himself have all added their touch to some of the Lazy Days releases.

It’s been a little bit since Fred was last in New York, so for this visit he’s getting the opportunity to really show what his DJing is all about. Saturday will feature Fred dropping a primetime headlining set at the Sullivan Room, one of the very first venues Fred ever played in New York. On Sunday, Fred will be dropping a more laid back, daytime set as we take the party to the gorgeous Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport. This will be an excellent chance to hear one of electronic music’s most accomplished artist in the ideal settings.

Joining Fred for these events will be Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo, who have presented multiple Sullivan Room and Water Taxi jams throughout this summer. There willl be plenty of NYC’s talented locals along for the ride as well, with Anthony Velarde, and DBOW and Chris Love highlighting Sullivan Room. Down Deep, Chuck Acquisto and the Mixer Assassin duo are all on the lineup at Water Taxi Beach on Sunday. Let’s go deep for two special days of music with Fred Everything.

You’ve waited all winter, you’ve finally gotten off the flight, you’re ready to party. The last thing you want to do is to wait on a line, right? For the last few years, we’ve been offering Beach Plaza Hotel Drink Passes as a way for guests to expedite their entry into our WMC events at the hotel gardens. If you’re not a Beach Plaza Hotel guest, this is the fastest way to guarantee you’ll be getting inside to enjoy the tunes. The passes let you skip the line, you’ll definitely be getting in, and you’ll have a drink ticket (or several) waiting for you when you arrive.

You can buy a four-day pass (entry into all of our Beach Plaza parties, with four drink tickets waiting for you), or passes for each of the individual events. All of them are available now at wantickets.com/basicnyc

4-Day Beach Plaza passes:
http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=101421

Amenti + Solid Tokyo – 3/24:
http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=100439

Citydeep Music – 3/25:
http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=100441

Afternoon Delight – 3/26:
http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=100444

Basic NYC All-Stars – 3/27:
http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=100447

For WMC, we’ve been working with the good people at the Beach Plaza Hotel for the last several years. If you’re looking for a place to stay during the conference, we definitely recommend the Beach Plaza. With our Basic NYC package, you’ll get discounted room rates, immediate access to all of the garden parties at the hotel, and a great South Beach location (14th and Collins, right in the middle of the action.)

If you want to stay at the hotel, contact Ingrid at ingrid@beachplazahotel.com and she will get you sorted asap. The hotel has all kinds of rooms available – from king beds to villas and suites.

See you in the sun!

Without a doubt, the annual Winter Music Conference is one of our favorite times of the year. For a week in March, the dance music industry – and all those that love it – descend on South Beach and Miami for a marathon blur of parties, music and overall fun in the sun. There’s a little something for everyone there, and we’ve had the privilege of doing our own events for the last six years at a few different venues, most notably the gorgeous gardens of the Beach Plaza Hotel.

For 2010, we’re returning to the Beach Plaza for four daytime showcases, running in conjunction with four events at the Bentley Hotel Rooftop. Once again, we’re teaming up with some of our past WMC collaborators, as well as staging our own Basic NYC showcase on Saturday March 27th at the Beach Plaza.

If you’re still looking for a place to stay, definitely contact Ingrid at the Beach Plaza Hotel – her email is ingrid@beachplazahotel.com – and ask about the Basic NYC package. The hotel is smack dab in the middle of the WMC action, and we’ll have parties running from Wednesday through Saturday. There are all kinds of rooms and the rates are very good in comparison to typical South Beach prices.

We’ll keep updating our blog with more WMC info, and you should also join our Facebook WMC 2010 group. But here’s the first blast of essential Basic NYC party info for you. Got any questions? Hit us up on email and we’ll see you in the sun!

Basic NYC @ the Beach Plaza Hotel Gardens – 1401 Collins Ave.
12pm – 11pm every day – 21+

Weds. March 24th: Amenti Music + Solid Tokyo
DJs: Fred Everything, Iz & Diz, Ken (East Coast Boogiemen), LawnChair Generals, Olivier Desmet, Megumilk, Kai & Marshall (Solid Tokyo), Joshua Heath, Late Night Society, Tommy Largo, Homero Espinosa, The Sound Diggers, Erin Carroll. Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo
For guestlist: RSVP amenti2010@basicnyc.com
For drink passes: Go to wantickets.com

Thurs. March 25th: CityDeep Music Showcase
DJs: Halo, Jamie Thinnes, Brendon, Jojoflores, Rocco, Black Coffee, Culoe de Song, David Harness + special guests TBA. With  Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo.
For guestlist: RSVP citydeep2010@basicnyc.com
For drink passes: Go to wantickets.com

Fri. March 26th: Afternoon Delight Five-Year Anniversary
DJs: DJs representing five years of Afternoon Delight! Ron Carroll, Jamie Lewis, Andy Caldwell, Marques Wyatt, Jask, Jay-J, Groove Junkies, Adam Auburn, the Housing Project ft. Aaron Dae & Dirty. With Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo. Plus more TBA.
For guestlist: RSVP delight2010@basicnyc.com
For drink passes: Go to wantickets.com

Sat. March 27th: Basic NYC All-Stars
DJs: Tom Middleton (tommiddleton.com), DJ T (Get Physical), Mark Farina (Great Lakes Audio), Doc Martin (Sublevel), Jody Wisternoff (UK/Way Out West), Thomas Schumacher (Get Physical) w/more special guests TBA. With Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo.
For guestlist: RSVP basicallstars@basicnyc.com
For drink passes: Go to wantickets.com

Basic NYC @ Bentley Hotel Rooftop Pool parties- 510 Ocean Drive.
12pm – 9pm every day – 21+

Weds. March 24th: A Change of Pace – Smoke City Music / Soul Fuel / Hudd Traxx Showcase
DJs: A renowned roster of underground house DJs go deep for this special rooftop jam at the Bentley Hotel. Featuring Jay-J, Pezzner, Jonn Hawley, Tommy Largo, Hoodfellas, Jeff Craven, DJ Mes, JC Disko, Eddie Leader, Lego. With residents Sleepy & Boo.
For guestlist: RSVP changeofpace@basicnyc.com

Thurs. March 25th: Do You Wanna Boogie? ‘10
With DJs: Crazy P LIVE, Glenn Underground, Daz-I-Kue, Tony Touch, Simbad, J-Boogie, Del, Billy W, the Housing Project feat. Aaron Dae & DJ Dirty + special guests TBA. With Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo.
For guestlist: RSVP boogie2010@basicnyc.com

Fri. March 26th: Sullivan Room Roof Party + Olga’s Birthday Bash
With DJs: Sullivan Room DJs from NYC and beyond. Featuring The Scumfrog (thescumfrog.com), D:FUSE (djdfuse.com), Sleepy & boo, 2 Damn Cheeky, Mishukoff,  Samsara, Niki McNally + special guests TBA.
For guestlist: RSVP sullywmc@basicnyc.com

Sat. March 27th: Rooftop Ruckus ‘10 – presented by Global Frequencies, Exposure NYC and Basic NYC
With DJs: Paolo Mojo (OOSH), Chris Fortier (Fade Records), Holosound, Alterimage, Samsara, Rami Deejay, Ed Zang, balErik, Tom Morgan + more special guests TBA. With Basic NYC resisdents Sleepy & Boo.
For guestlist: RSVP ruckus2010@basicnyc.com

Wednesday March 24th: OVUM RECORDINGS 15th Anniversary
With DJs: Main room: Josh Wink vs. Steve Bug, Nic Fanciulli vs. Joris Voorn, Davide Squillace vs. D’Julz, Luca Bachetti. The Lounge: DJ Sneak, Doc Martin, M A N I K.

For guestlist: RSVP ovumrec2010@basicnyc.com
For presale tickets: Wantickets.com
Venue: Shine at the Shelborne – 1801 Collins. Avenue.

Thurs. March 25th: SAW RECORDINGS 10th Anniversary
With music from: Satoshi Tomiie (SAW Recordings) – MIAMI EXCLUSIVE! Hector Romero (SAW Recordings) with special guests André Lodemann (Best Works Records),  Sleepy & Boo (Basic NYC).

For guestlist: RSVP sawrecordings2010@basicnyc.com
For presale tickets: Wantickets.com/basicnyc
Venue: Karma – 619 Washington Avenue.

Sat. March 27th: Get Physical WMC 2010 – presented by Get Physical Music and Miller Genuine Draft
With music from: M.A.N.D.Y (Live! WMC exclusive), DJ Hell, DJ T, dOP (LIVE!) Lee Curtiss, Heidi + more TBA!
For guestlist: Email getphysical2010@basicnyc.com
Venue: Charcoal Studios Miami – 2134 NW 1st Avenue (Miami)
For presale tickets: wantickets.com/getphysical

Sat. March 27th: Sullivan Room / KaZantip / Kiss FM WMC Showcase
With music from: The Scumfrog, D:FUSE, Hector Romero, Lele Sacchi, Sleepy & Boo, Mishukoff, Mike Spirit, Grad, 2Damn Cheeky, Samsara, Niki McNally + more TBA.
For guestlist: RSVP sully2010@basicnyc.com
Venue: The Living Room (671 Washington Avenue.)

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Begoña & Mitch at Sullivan Room

After many years of discussion, but little concrete action, we at Basic NYC are proud to announce our brand new website, and we couldn’t be happier with what we’ve got. All the kudos for this project go to our amazing friend Mitch Wells, who is one of the world’s true renaissance men. Go and see for yourself. Mitch is an artist, a designer, a DJ, a producer, a musician, an inventor, a t-shirt maker – just an all-around creative mind who is always willing to lend his services.

In fact, you’ve already seen Mitch’s work before: he designed our Basic logo when we first started throwing our shindigs a few years back. So it’s only natural that he brings our web presence up to par with the rest of the cyber world with this new site.

We love music, we love presenting DJs to you, we love having a good party. And the idea behind the site is tie all of that together. Here you can find out about upcoming parties; you can check out our Q&As, past and present, with the artists we’re bringing to town. You can download mixes from us, and livesets recorded at our parties.  You can let us know how you feel about things by leaving comments of your own. Finally, we’ve got our blog, our own little place to jot down our thoughts on music, on life in New York, restaurants, travel, whatever it is we’re thinking about. And of course, we’re always looking for new friends and collaborators – if you have an idea for us, please drop us a line.

Thanks so much for your support and enjoy the new site.