It’s been a stellar year for the sub:culture crew – kicking off with events at
Inc Lounge in NY’s Time Hotel and of course a stunning WMC event atop the
C-Level roof deck at the Clevelander Hotel in Miami, leading up to the launch
of NOIRE at the Night Hotel and finally the kickoff of OUR HOUSE at downtown dance space DROM. Our resident DJs Jon Martin, Shifty Kid, Delmar Browne and Wayne Louis have been busy working the decks at clubs, lounges and hotels, on internet broadcasts and podcasts – and we’ve had the great fortune to welcome a stream of stellar guest DJs from around the world to play with us, bringing their unique track selections, styles and energies.

We have been blessed to have so many opportunities to bring our friends
together, and to meet so many new ones who also appreciate the power of great music, and although we’ve had our setbacks along the way, we are PROUD to continue pushing forward with our mission of BRINGING EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC.

As we wrap up 2011, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of those
who’ve participated, contributed or supported us this year! Without you, there would be no sub:culture … you can bet your last dollar that we will continue to grow and expand in 2012 – with events at new venues and old familiar spaces, new podcasts, broadcasts, remixes and releases, and of course a cross-section of some of the most interesting, creative and downright fun characters on earth or anywhere else!

With that, WE THANK YOU – and wish you and yours the most fabulous holiday season imaginable.

Of course, this post wouldn’t be complete without a plugger for something
fierce, so join sub:culture resident and co-founder JON MARTIN on Monday,
December 26th for a FABULOUS night of dancing and debauchery, alongside MUTED MONDAY resident Mike Dominico and host Big Papa, at Sapphire Lounge (249 Eldridge St, New York, NY) … we’ll be desperately dancing off those excess holiday calories … and we hope to see you there too!

BIG PAPA PRESENTS MUTED MONDAY, W/DJ MIKE DOMINICO, GUEST JON MARTIN

Monday, December 26, 2011 7pm-4am
[1]Sapphire Lounge NYC

249 Eldridge St, New York

BIG PAPA SPARBER & MUTED TRAX are pleased to be joining the Monday vibe at NYC’s infamous SAPPHIRE LOUNGE every fourth Monday with “MUTED MONDAY @ SAPPHIRE”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th – LAUNCH PARTY

The Launch of MUTED MONDAY @ SAPPHIRE will include special performances from a unique and talented blend of people brought together for this special night, with DJ sets by resident MIKE DOMINICO, special guest JON MARTIN an opening set by DJ VIRGINIA SLIM, along with a special performance of words & rhythms by the “Wildchild” KEITH MIDDLETON.

Starting things off at 7pm with a special opening DJ set is DJ/Musician
VIRGINIA SLIM warming things up with an eclectic mix that’s good for the soul. A percussionist and bass player, Slim has played nationally in multiple musical genres including Brazilian, and tonight brings us his talents on the decks.

Then at 7:30pm the floor opens to a special performance of words and rhythms with Brooklyn’s own “Wildchild” KEITH MIDDLETON who’s many credits include long-term member of the percussive performance dance troupe STOMP. Keith and friends will be bringing their thought-provoking words and underlying grooves to the gathering.

Following the performance, MUTED MONDAY Resident MIKE DOMINICO jumps into the mix building the night with deep grooves and rhythmic beats. Life-long, New York City DJ, owner of MUTED TRAX (the record label) and producer of countless quality house tracks, Dominico will work the floor and all those on it.

This month’s special guest on the decks, JON MARTIN, has been a staple in the New York underground music scene for decades and a leader in his efforts to bring quality back to the New York scene with his SUB:CULTURE movement, NOIRE@NIGHT and OUR HOUSE parties. Jon’s unique and eclectic taste in dance music is sure to make this a night to remember.

Hosted by your boy BIG PAPA

Sapphire Lounge
249 Eldridge (Btwn Houston & Stanton)

Doors open at 7pm
JUST $5 ALL NIGHT

OUR HOUSE is back to give you our next installment, We have a stellar line up for you, Our next installment of hotness…

DJs

Nadeeah (Spirits in Motion), Lil Ray (Brooklyn Frenzy) and Jon Martin (sub:culture)

They are gonna rip it up On a Thursday night just the way you like.. HOT HOT HOT MUSIC..

Live PA by Lydia Rhodes
vogue performance by Joseph and Derrick Xtravaganza

DON’T BE A THURSDAY NIGHT WALL FLOWER.. WE GOT THE RIGHT VIBE AND PARTY FOR YOU.. WE HAVE VOGUE, THE HOTTEST DJ’S AND YOU..

OUR HOUSE

A Very Special One-Night Only Event
Thursday, December 8th, 2011 – 10pm-4am
DROM 85 Avenue A (between 5th & 6th Streets)
East Village NYC
FREE B4 MIDNIGHT
Reduced List $10 AFTER 12
General Admission $15

NOVEMBER 4^TH

 SUB:CULTURE, KID RECORDINGS AND THE STAFF OF THE NIGHT HOTEL PRESENT
NOIRE @ NIGHT

WITH RESIDENT DJS
JON MARTIN & SHIFTY KID

 AND SPECIAL GUESTS

DUSKO JUSTIC (FEEL DIFFERENT)

&

JASON BOWEN

@ THE NIGHT HOTEL
132 W 45TH STREET (BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH)

6:30PM UNTIL 3AM

ADMISSION: FREE

CHEF DE CUISINE: CARLOS REYES

 DRINK SPECIALS

JOIN US THIS FRIDAY AS WE WELCOME FEEL DIFFERENT RESIDENT DUSKO JUSTIC AND WELCOME BACK TECH-SOUL TRENDER JASON BOWEN ON THE DECKS.

THE PARTY IS FREE, THERE’S NO DOOR DRAMA, AND ALWAYS FEATURES GREAT LEFT-FIELD AND CULT CLASSIC FILMS, AN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR LOUNGE FOR YOUR SMOKING PLEASURE, DELICIOUS BAR FARE AND A FANTASTIC MENU OF DELICIOUS COCKTAILS

(INCLUDING HALF PRICED MARGARITAS ALL NIGHT FOR THE LADIES).

THIS WEEK’S VISUALS WILL INCLUDE SNATCH, AB FAB, THE YOUNG ONES, POLYESTER AND CLASSIC 80’S ALTERNATIVE MUSIC VIDEOS

(FROM THE CURE, SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES, DÉPÊCHE MODE, BAUHAUS, CULTURE CLUB AND MORE).

~~~~~~~~~~

NOIRE IS A WEEKLY CELEBRATION OF GREAT FRIENDS AND SUPERLATIVE MUSIC.  KICKING OFF AFTER WORK AND RUNNING INTO THE WEE HOURS,

THE PARTY TAKES PLACE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE NIGHT HOTEL, NAMED BY TRIP ADVISOR AS “THE SEXIEST HOTEL IN AMERICA.” 

HOSTED BY MUSIC INDUSTRY VETERANS JON MARTIN & SHIFTY KID, THE ELEGANT HOTEL LOUNGE SERVES AS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR THIS INTIMATE

GATHERING OF THE CITY’S MOST COOL, CREATIVE AND FABULOUS. 

 THE GENRE-DEFYING MUSICAL LANDSCAPE, CLASSIC AND CULT FILMS, EXCEPTIONAL FOOD, DELICIOUS COCKTAILS AND CAST OF

FASCINATING CHARACTERS CREATE A UNIQUE MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCE REMINISCENT OF THE CLUB SCENES OF CLASSIC NEW YORK,

WITH A LEVEL OF POLISH AND SWANK USUALLY RESERVED FOR ONLY THE MOST PRETENTIOUS OF VENUES.

The party always features great left-field and cult classic films, delicious bar fare and a fantastic menu of delicious cocktails (including half priced margaritas all night for the ladies). Admission is free, there’s no door drama, and there’s even an enclosed outdoor lounge for your smoking pleasure.

This week’s flix:
All About Eve, Liza With A “Z”, Pecker and The Exorcist

THIS FRIDAY

OCTOBER 14TH

NOIRE @ NIGHT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUB:CULTURE, KID RECORDINGS AND THE STAFF OF THE NIGHT HOTEL

WITH RESIDENT DJS

JON MARTIN &

SHIFTY KID

AND SPECIAL GUESTS

JOE B

(PITCH CONTROL MARKETING)

DJ ROMAIN

(NU FAZE RECORDS)

&

MANNY Q

@ THE NIGHT HOTEL
132 W 45TH STREET (BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH)

 6:30PM UNTIL 3AM

ADMISSION: FREE

CHEF DE CUISINE

CARLOS REYES

SERVING UP DELICIOUS DELICACIES

 DRINK SPECIALS

½ PRICED MARGARITAS 4 THE LADIES ALL NIGHT

 LAST WEEK JON CUTLER, DJ BANDER AND JASON BOWEN DELIVEREDTHREE SERIOUSLY INSATIABLE HOUSE MUSIC SETS

THAT KEPT THE ROOM PACKED AND GROOVIN’ ALL NIGHT LONG!! A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT AND SUPPORTED.

SO THIS WEEK, “NOIRE” CONTINUES THAT VIBE WITH ANOTHER SUPERLATIVE TRIO OF MAESTROS GARAUNTEED TO SERVE UP THE HOTNESS:

JOE B. (THE INCOMPARABLE NYC HOUSE MUSIC FIXTURE, WHO NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION),

DJ/PRODUCER/REMIXER AND NU FAZE RECORDS LABEL HEAD DJ ROMAIN AND JERSEY’S OWN SUPA DJ MANNY Q  

 EACH WEEK NOIRE CONTINUES TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION OF BRINGING TOGETHER “EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC” WITH A

REVOLVING DOOR OF CREATIVE-TYPES, TASTEMAKERS AND INDUSTRY VETS ON HAND TO TAP INTO THE CREATIVE ENERGY

ONCE RESTRICTED TO THE DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUND.

THE PARTY HAPPENS IN THE BOUTIQUE NIGHT HOTEL JUST OFF TIMES SQUARE, IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED BY CREATORS AND CO-RESIDENTS JON MARTIN AND SHIFTY KID TO PROVIDE A HAVEN FOR THE COOL, CREATIVE, GROWN & SEXY – WITH ESTEEMED MUSICAL SELECTIONS, LEFT-FIELD VIDEO THROWBACKS, A STELLAR MENU OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND SPECIALTY COCKTAILS, AND A FABULOUS ENCLOSED OUTDOOR LOUNGE..

IT’S FREE, THERE’S NO DOOR DRAMA AND ALWAYS DRINK SPECIALS TO HELP EASE THE STRESSES OF A ROUGH WEEK (AND A ROUGH ECONOMY!),

INCLUDING HALF-PRICE DELICIOUS MARGARITAS FOR THE LADIES. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS OR RUN INTO OLD ONES!!!

GET MORE ON SUB:CULTURE AT:

http://www.subculturenyc.net

Like the sub:culture fan page on Facebook

RSVP on our Facebook Event

RSVP on our Resident Advisor Event

Night Hotel info: http://www.nighthotelny.com

DROM, located at 85 Avenue A, formerly housed famed club Opaline and bar/lounge 85A, the home of now-legendary underground parties including Bang The Party and Sole Channel . Drom has since been presenting live co…ncert events, and has become a regular stop on the live venue circuit for both established and up-and-coming musicians in the World Music, Jazz and Rock genres. Now, with a new schedule of late-night club events on the horizon and a beefed-up sound system, the venue has set its sights on offering patrons a proper downtown alternative to the pretentious bottle-service oriented clubs that have taken over the city’s nightlife.

The venue’s new push kicks off Thursday, October 6th with OUR HOUSE, a collaborative event organized by club impresario Jon Martin and collaborators Joe B, Nini “Eternal Sol” Juliano and Beverly “Likewater” Jackson, each of whom have been responsible for extremely well-received underground dance parties in the tri-state area over the past decade.

OUR HOUSE features a stellar lineup of underground talent, including a live performance by globe-trotting singer/songwriter MONIQUE BINGHAM, one of the most recognized voices in dance music today, and DJ sets by the legendary Danny “Buddah” Morales (who will also be celebrating his birthday), sub:culture resident and PreParty Radio broadcaster Delmar Browne and Mike Dominico of Loose Joints and Central Park’s famed Skate Circle.

Opting for a traditionally industry-centric and bohemian-friendly Thursday party to kickoff the new series rather than an overcrowded bridge-and-tunnel heavy weekend night, OUR HOUSE sets out to reintroduce and redefine a space that has long served the dance music community, by bringing together some of the most respected talent the underground has to offer in one of the most diverse and lively neighborhoods in the city.

OUR HOUSE
A Very Special One-Night Only Event
Thursday, October 6, 2011 – 10pm-4am
DROM 85 Avenue A (between 5th & 6th Streets)
East Village NYC
General Admission $15
Reduced List $10
Showtime 1am

GET REDUCED PRICE TICKETS NOW AT DROMNYC.COM

NOIRE @ NIGHT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUB:CULTURE, KID RECORDINGS, PEACE BISQUIT AND THE STAFF OF THE NIGHT HOTEL

HEATS THINGS UP WITH RESIDENT DJS JON MARTIN & SHIFTY KID
…
MONTHLY RESIDENT MICHAEL PAOLETTA
& SPECIAL GUESTS BILL COLEMAN AND PATRICK SCIENTIFIC

@ THE NIGHT HOTEL
132 W 45TH STREET (BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH)
6:30PM UNTIL 3AM
ADMISSION: FREE

CHEF DE CUISINE
CARLOS REYES
SERVING UP DELICIOUS DELICACIES

DRINK SPECIALS ½ PRICED MARGARITAS 4 THE LADIES ALL NIGHT

THIS WEEK, “NOIRE” WELCOMES BACK THEIR MONTHLY RESIDENT, MICHAEL PAOLETTA, ALONG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BILL COLEMAN AND PATRICK SCIENTIFIC. THIS PROMISES TO BE ONE FOR THE BOOKS…3 DIVERSE DANCE MUSIC MASTERS, 3 EXPLOSIVE SETS…SERVING UP SIMPLY GOOD MUSIC (DISCO, CLASSIC HOUSE, ELECTRONIC, LEFTFIEFD AND MORE) AGAINST A BACKDROP OF CULT FILMS LIKE ‘FASTER PUSSYCAT, KILL! KILL!’, ‘THE WIZ’ AND ‘NETWORK’.

MICHAEL PAOLETTA (BILLBOARD/COMMA MUSIC)
BILL COLEMAN (PEACE BISQUIT/DAISY SPURS)
PATRICK SCIENTIFIC (THE AUDIO INFUSION/DC)

NOIRE CONTINUES TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION OF BRINGING TOGETHER “EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC” WITH A REVOLVING DOOR OF CREATIVE-TYPES, TASTEMAKERS AND INDUSTRY VETS ON HAND TO TAP INTO THE CREATIVE ENERGY ONCE RESTRICTED TO THE DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUND.

THE PARTY HAPPENS IN THE BOUTIQUE NIGHT HOTEL JUST OFF TIMES SQUARE, IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED BY CREATORS AND CO-RESIDENTS JON MARTIN AND SHIFTY KID TO PROVIDE A HAVEN FOR THE COOL, CREATIVE, GROWN & SEXY – WITH ESTEEMED MUSICAL SELECTIONS, LEFT-FIELD VIDEO THROWBACKS, A STELLAR MENU OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND SPECIALTY COCKTAILS, AND A FABULOUS ENCLOSED OUTDOOR LOUNGE..

IT’S FREE, THERE’S NO DOOR DRAMA AND ALWAYS DRINK SPECIALS TO HELP EASE THE STRESSES OF A ROUGH WEEK (AND A ROUGH ECONOMY!), INCLUDING HALF-PRICE DELICIOUS MARGARITAS FOR THE LADIES. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS OR RUN INTO OLD ONES!

Patrick Scientific

DJ Patrick Scientific is co-leader of The Audio Infusion along with Henry Da Man. Patrick has most of the shows duties on his shoulders. Most of the scheduling of guests and programming of the show and weekly events goes through him. In addition to that Patrick maintains and updates the web site and the Facebook pages. Patrick is always in constant contact with record lables, promotions companies, DJs and recording artists themselves promoting the show and trying to get more music to the show. Even after all of the fore mentioned duties, he still ends up finding time to put together mixes for the show.

Believe it or not DJ Patrick Scientific started out (and to this day still is) a street promoter for LaStreet Promotions. Every once in a while he would bring DJ Willie music to play on The Audio Infusion. Patrick always conceptually knew how to mix but never really pursued it. At a friends house Patrick got on a friend’s turntables and surprised them. Seeing that it was something he enjoyed he decided to take the monitary plunge and purchase 2 turntables and a mixer. After making a couple of house mixes in which one got played on The Underground Experience with DJ Oji and DJ Pope on WEAA 88.9 FM, he arbitrarily tried to make a Drum and Bass mix. This was the first mix that got played on The Audio Infusion. After that he soon asked DJ Willie if he could intern on the show. Giving Willie records in the past probably helped in that decision but at the time Willie needed another person to be on the show. Willie just told Patrick to be on the show and Patrick became a member of The Audio Infusion.

On the show you can find Patrick playing anything. House and Drum and Bass will always get played. Patrick also gets off on trip hop and turntablism music. People like DJ Goo, Q-Bert and DJ Cam are what he likes to play at 4AM.

Patrick considers himself a House DJ but plays just about anything on The Audio Infusion. It doesn’t really matter to him. He just hopes the show grows and wants someone from the show to go beyond WEAA and if not make it big in the music industry, at least take it to that next level.

Bill Coleman

With the landscape of labels, radio, magazines, websites and blogs constantly changing, it is virtually impossible for music mavens to have a dependable outlet that they can consistently rely on for the best new music. New York-based music guru BILL COLEMAN has established himself as an important resource for quality innovative music.

Throughout his impressive 23-year career in the music industry, the dynamic and multi-faceted DJ, producer, remixer, music supervisor, performer and recording artist has become renown for his eclectic taste, acute ear and diverse musical expertise. In the worlds of music and film, Coleman is an influential tastemaker at the forefront of emerging trends and talent in the pop, r&b, rock, alternative, dance and electronic music landscape, as well as, in cutting edge independent film and documentaries.

The tireless “renaissance man” has enjoyed success as a revered music journalist having cut his teeth as the Dance and Singles Reviews Editor for Billboard Magazine [from 1987 to 1990]. He has written a music column for NYC style rag PAPER (”Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?”), sat on the initial editorial board for the launch of OUT Magazine and freelanced for Musician magazine, B.E.T. and the BBC, alongside completing numerous album liner notes (Time Life’s popular Uptown Saturday Night series, Thompson Twins, Exposé).

As the owner of Peace Bisquit, Coleman along with ANGELO “PEPE SKORDOS, JAMES BRUNDAGE and ERIN FAIRMAN represent an array of genre-defying artists including: Baltimore-based, platinum-selling R&B/dance diva ULTRA NATÈ’ (“Automatic”, “Free”); international pop star singer/songwriter CHRIS WILLIS (the voice of Grammy-nominated David Guetta’s “Love Is Gone”, “Love Don’t Let Me Go”); charismatic electro funk rapper CAZWELL (“I Seen Beyonce at Burger King”); stylish downtown denizens THE ONES (“Flawless”), legendary Singer / Songwriter JILL JONES (Prince’s “Purple Rain”, “1999″), sexy pin-up crooner / actor COLTON FORD (“Losing My Religion”, “That’s Me”), French electro punk upstarts, PRAVDA (“The A.B.C. of L.O.V.E.”), Williamsburg indie kid THE SPECIMEN, acid jazz pioneers BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS and UK lounge lizards I LIKE IT ELECTRIC. Peace Bisquit also are the home base for new and revered remixers/producers/songwriters that include REDTOP, WAWA, LOST DAZE, CRAIG C., who have collectively provided productions or remixes for the likes of Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Roison Murphy, Alanis Morissette, Tinchy Stryder, Taio Cruz, The Dream, Rihanna and more.
Peace Bisquit are often recognized for their part in discovering and developing the influential, platinum-selling dance/pop trio DEEE-LITE (“Groove Is In The Heart”).
In early 2005, Coleman launched Peace Bisquit Discs – a new record company he founded to help introduce amazing music and bypass the labyrinth of corporate nay-sayers who lack vision for the 21st Century.

The first releases included new tunes from industry legends JODY WATLEY, The PRETENDERS (Loose Screws), JULEE CRUISE (David Lynch) and JILL JONES (with The Grand Royals). Peace Bisquit Discs is currently prepping the album debut of International nightlife denizen AMANDA LEPORE humbly-titled “I…Amanda Lepore”, has released the first solo dance single from Brand New Heavies vocalist N’DEA DAVENPORT (“One Day My Love”) which went Top 10 on Billboard’s Club Play chart as well as a number of assorted releases and videos from it’s prolific roster. Up next – the raucous U.S. debut of French electropunk duo PRAVDA called “Westward” and THE ONES sophomore album, “Blast From The Past.”

Additionally, Peace Bisquit has recently joined forces with the international and legendary dance imprint Strictly Rhythm for a new label endeavor – BEAT CONGRESS. The first releases of this exciting venture debut Spring 2010.

As a DJ and sound designer, Bill is internationally-renowned. Adept at mixing a musical tapestry of varied genres (from pop, disco, classics, new-wave and oldies to contemporary r&b, hip hop, electronica and indie-rock), the much in-demand maestro has produced musical landscapes or sound design for various fashion shows, art exhibits/installations and various special events for the likes of Nike, Kangol, Vogue, AOL, Marc Bouwer, DIFFA, Exit Art, World Of Wonder, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Russell Simmons, Universal Pictures, 2-Xst, Bloomingdales, Jed Root, House And Garden, The Matthew Shepherd Foundation, Electroclash Festival, Harper’s Bazaar, Revlon, Shiseido Cosmetics, PETA (People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals), Bisazza Textiles, Deitch Gallery, artists Lovett/Codagnone,
and musical events for Latin upstarts and 2004 Grammy nominees Yerba Buena, alt-rockers Radiohead, neo-soul renegades Brand New Heavies, English popsters Swing Out Sister and jazz troubadour Harry Connick, Jr.

From yesterday to today Coleman has DJ’d at such popular and legendary venues and parties as APT., Cielo, Santos Party House, Ono @ Gansevort Hotel, The F-Word, Sugarland, Mr. Black, Wonderbar, The Pyramid, Sound Factory Bar, Milky Way, Limelight, Opaline, Save The Robots, The Hole, Flamingo East, Luxx, Tunnel, Bar D’O, Centro-Fly, Vinyl, G Lounge, The Eagle, Starlight, S.O.B.’s, Area 10018, Nowhere Bar, The Shelter, Siberia, Splash, The Cock, Rebel, SBNY, Boys Room, The Lure, Cattyshack and international haunts such as Ministry Of Sound, Queer Nation, Heaven (UK) and Yellow (Japan).
As an A&R consultant for singles, albums or remixes, Bill Coleman and Peace Bisquit have worked with a dizzying array of groundbreaking artists such as: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna, Donna Summer, Lenny Kravitz, Jody Watley, Stevie Nicks, Bette Midler, Solange, Crystal Waters, Angie Stone, Michelle Williams, Michael Bublé, Brandy, Tegan and Sara, Scissor Sisters, Jill Scott, The Killers, Kelly Rowland, LeTigre, Rupaul, ESG, Daniel Ash [Love and Rockets], Sinead O’Connor, Fischerspooner, Nellee Hooper, Apollo 440, Vernon Reid (of Living Colour), The Beatnuts, Neneh Cherry, Khaled, David Byrne, Carl Hancock Rux, The Beloved, Book Of Love, Isaac Hayes, MC Lyte, Tom Tom Club and many more…

Bill’s musical interests also extend into the area of music production. Recording under the moniker, Whatever, Girl (with DJ/producer and co-conspirator Louie “Balo” Guzman), Coleman has had two top 10 club hits of his own with the seminal Sound Factory classic “Activator (You Need Some)” and “Know You Can” both released on Grammy-winning producers Deep Dish’s thriving electronic imprint Yoshitoshi Recordings and Strictly Rhythm respectively. A brand new project entitled “Eat Dub For Breakfast” – a collaboration with Miami-based superproducer Funky Junction is out now.

Coleman’s extensive musical knowledge and vast relationships with recording artists, producers and record labels has been a great asset to him as a music supervisor, creative consultant and contributor. Bill has worked on a number of acclaimed indie features and television shows including Party Monster, Party Girl, The Watermelon Woman, the Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel-led teen drama Manic, the John Leguizamo-Rosie Perez independent King Of The Jungle, The Prime Gig (starring Vince Vaughn and Ed Harris) and 2004 Sundance winner and Independent Spirit Awards nominee Brother To Brother.

Coleman served as the music supervisor for the acclaimed the PBS / Great Performances documentary Beyond The Steps which chronicles The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, the popular indie comedy series Another Gay Movie and Another Gay Sequel, photographer Joe Oppedisano’s documentary Knockout! and the 2005 Sundance Film Festival favorite Inside: Deep Throat. A critically-lauded feature-length documentary about the infamous and controversial 1972 Linda Lovelace sex comedy. Coleman has also been responsible for contributing prominently featured music to the films Scream, Quincenera, 54, I Know What You Did Last Summer, American Psycho and television shows such as True Blood, Entourage, The 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, The L Word, Queer As Folk, HBO’s ‘Real Sex’ and Six Feet Under.

Over the past 6 years, Coleman has performed with ‘crunkadelic’ supertroup DAISY SPURS. The “cuntrypunkgogomashupelectrohouse” outfit incorporates dance, song, acrobatics and lip synch into a frenetic, hi-NRG spectacle. They’ve graced the stages of CBGB’s, Dixon Place, The Delancey, Highline Ballroom, Cake Shop, Happy Valley, Mermaid Parade, Galapagos, Coney Island, The Pyramid, Southpaw, The Marquee/Slide and The Knitting Factory to name a few. They’ve been described by electrocrash pioneer DJ Larry Tee as “Outkast on steroids” and by various fans as a Peaches meets Vanity 6 amalgam. The Daisy Spurs recently rocked the annual Bowie Ball (a tribute to David Bowie) and this year’s Glammy Awards. Daisy Spurs will be releasing it’s first single and video, “I Hate Everybody In The Discoteque” this Winter followed by their debut album/mixtape, “Pulling Dirty Taffy” later this Spring.

Bill also manages to find time to be a member of Grammy winner Jody Watley’s touring band as a DJ.

Michael Paoletta

As a journalist and editor, Michael Paoletta has been part of the music and entertainment industry since the late-’80s. Joining Billboard in 1998, Michael held down several posts, including Brand Marketing Editor, Dance/Electronic Music Editor and Senior Music/News Writer. As Brand Marketing Editor, Michael covered all areas of branded entertainment—the intersection where bands and brands meet. On an annual basis, Michael organized and coordinated Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Music Summit. He also assisted in organizing other Billboard-hosted conferences, including “What Teens Want” and “The Next Big Idea: The Future of Branded Entertainment.”

As a freelance entertainment journalist and consulting editor, Michael’s byline has appeared in numerous publications, including Vibe, Paper, the Advocate, Spin and Out. Additionally, he has written liner notes for several artist retrospectives/compilations, and edited sections of the 2003 book, “The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music.”

In 2007, Michael waved goodbye to Billboard and accepted a position with Omnicom-owned music and entertainment marketing agency, GMR Entertainment. As GMRE’s VP of marketing, Michael managed a talented team dedicated to the creation, execution and activation of successful partnerships. Two years later, Comma came calling . . .

Throughout, Michael has been interviewed on numerous networks, including NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, VH1 and the BBC—as well as been quoted in such publications as the New York Times, Parade and New York—offering insight and knowledge on all things pop culture. Oh, one more thing: Michael is a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the annual Grammy Awards.

Ray has made innumerable contributions to New York nightlife, notably with the Jamboree he hosts annually in Prospect Park and his Brooklyn Frenzy and WMC parties… and is well known for his brilliant personality and his stellar musical selections. He’ll be joining residents Jon Martin and Shifty Kid and guest DJ Henry Maldonado with a special birthday DJ set for the grown and sexy Friday night crowd that makes NOIRE such an exceptional party.

The soundtrack will be deep and sexy, the food delectable, the cocktails strong. NOIRE has the feel of a downtown loft party but goes down in the sublimely designed Night Hotel just off Broadway.

As always, Chef de Cuisine Carlos Reyes will be serving up his delicious delicacies, and there will be drink specials and left-field movies throughout the night to add to the visual impact of the event.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23
NOIRE
@ THE NIGHT HOTEL
132 W 45TH ST NYC
6:30p-3a

The party happens in the boutique NIGHT HOTEL just off Times Square, is specifically designed by creators and co-residents Jon Martin and Shifty Kid to provide a haven for the cool, creative, grown & sexy – with esteemed musical selections, left-field video throwbacks, a stellar menu of delicious food and specialty cocktails, and a fabulous enclosed outdoor lounge.

Each week, NOIRE continues to execute its mission of bringing together “Exceptional People Through Exceptional Music” … with a revolving door of creative-types, tastemakers and industry vets on hand to tap into the creative energy once restricted to the downtown underground.

The party is FREE, there’s no door drama and ALWAYS drink specials to help ease the stresses of a rough week (and a rough economy!), including half-price delicious MARGARITAS for the ladies. Don’t be surprised if you make new friends or run into old ones – this party is geared towards those “in the know” with a keen mission to bring downtown cool to a broader scope of people, with more diversity and accessibility.