Giv New York City nightlife luv

New York City nightlife is back! Last night I had the pleasure of dancing to the stylings from my favorite party DJs Severino Panzetta and Jim Stanton simply known as Horse Meat Disco at Santos Party House.  It has been quite a while since I ventured out to see some nightlife and indeed it was quite memorable to my surprise.  These amazing duo served us flawlessly on the dance floor and it was a rare feast to see so many beautiful New Yorkers putting down their phones and doing some serious dancing for a change.  The night was filled with their fabulous and unique brand of disco and early '90s house.  The highlight was dancing to the amazing mid '90s classic "Giv Me Luv" by Alcatraz and was transported back to the Roxy.

Kembra Pfahler singing "Why Can't We Be Friends"

The icing on the cake during the night was served by legendary performance art/rock group Kembra Pfahler along with her voluptuous ladies doing an rendition of War's "Why Can We Be Friends" decked out in their usual fabulous nakedness and body paint/make-up which was also shared with the audience while splattering eggs filled with paint from Kembra's vagina.  All of this gorgeous madness was set around a sculpture of a giant mirrored disco penis created by sculptor Urs Fisher.  It's so refreshing to see this fabulousness happening again in NYC! A nice blend of dancing, art and disco which are some of my favorite things. It was true legendary and unforgettable night!  Enjoy

Giv Me Luv (Original Mix) - Alcatraz

Disco Photography

"Disco Penis", Sculpture by Urs Fisher.

A new club classic!

Happy Friday! Hands down my new favorite club classic so far this decade is "At The Club" by Lynn Lockamy and Tim Regisford to put you in the mood.  Trinidad born, Regisford  is know for his brand of soulful dance music.. He started in 1985 at WBLS radio station in New York City where he soon became Music Director for the station. He then moved on into productions for such incredible dance acts as Loose Ends and Colonel Abrams.  His remixes are truly legendary and powerful.  He is also the founder of the Shelter parties here in the city where his is the resident DJ and continues to deliver amazing classics and here is one from 2010 that is already a classic in my book. Enjoy!

At The Club  - Timmy Regisford feat. Lynn Lockamy 

Disco Photography: Disco World

Blackout

"The lights come on, the lights go off, blackout, at the flick of god's switch..."

Half of Manhattan is experiencing a blackout due to hurricane Sandy and it's Halloween! Here is a house classic that I couldn't resist posting by house legend Lil Louis. It was first featured on his classic LP From The Mind Of Lil Louis and then released as a single 12".  "Blackout" (Phase I and II) have all the drama that a classic house song should have and then some. On that note, I'm wishing everyone a safe Halloween and my prayers goes out to everyone affected by this horrible catastrophe that has 

befallen upon our great city. 

Blackout (Phase I) - Lil Louis 

Blackout (Phase II) - Lil Louis

Leaving

"Leaving" for a short break and I'm "leaving" you with my favorite electronic dance and pop duo of all time, Pet Shop Boys.  Back to form with their signature style of dance and still breaking new ground in the midst of so much saturated and unfocused music, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are still reminding us that there is a more simple, sublime and beautiful side of electronic music that we can actually believe in and is able take us to another space.  With that same spirit, I have decided to take a temporary hiatus from Disco Monk as life takes on many turns.  I'll be back soon. I love you and enjoy!

Leaving (Believe In PSB Remix) - Pet Shop Boys

What's Going On

Happy Saturday! It seems like Summer does not want to leave us yet so far in our great city! What's going on? Here is classic to put you in the right mood.  There are several remixes and re-edits of Marvin Gaye's epic song "What's Going On" out there and of course, nothing will surpass the beauty and purity of the original, however here is one that has moved me literally.  It is featured as a double package on Gamm label by a duo of producers and dj's called Revivra Alias Estephe & Vulzor.   The song is reworked and added a more four on a four feel, the break is pure bliss. Enjoy!

What's Going On (Revivra Alias Estephe & Vulzor) - Marvin Gaye