Why isn't there a section for philly deep house parties?

[djdeepc]

There are plenty of deep house parties in philly but there is no section for it. Can we get some help for that?

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
There are plenty of deep house parties in philly but there is no section for it. Can we get some help for that? Seems to me that not enough Philly DJs post on this site. You could just jump in and post your information on the main board for now. That's what most do. Since you are in Philly, spread the word. Every Philly party I go to, I find out about through word of mouth. I'd like to know more about what's happening out that way myself.

There's also no California Parties list, but enough California people post to give me a good idea of what is going on out there.

[ May 01, 2003, 08:51 AM: Message edited by: (Im)poster ]

[bitonti]

whats the point, the scene in this town is questionable at best - Carl Michaels, Willym and the 611/Cue assclowns have given house a very bad name - its not about dancing its about sipping "esctacy martinis" with your classmates from Penn.

there are occasionally good shows but they are so few and far between. LLV at AfroRican Vibe, Paul Johnson, Spinna, Mike Grant at Aqualounge - but really what else? Worship does decent stuff - Dannyboy probably knows better than me, but he and real heads like him are easier to find at the Shelter 100 miles away than at any Philly spot.

For every one good event (usually put together at the last minute with poor promotion, or wack sound etc etc) there are like 15 wack ass events -there are really no good weeklies that i know of -Medina is all over the world, and good for him. Everything is techy not soulful. Maybe there are good parties but for the most part ive given up trying to find them. its a shame really cause there is so much potential here - there is top notch production/labels that command worldwide respect but you wouldn't know it from the parties -

there needs to be a revitalization that captures the spirit of the G&H Philadelphia Sound - The eurocrap that passes for "deep house" around here is just frustrating. Everyone is into hip-hop, and that's all well and good, but for a town with such a rich history there really is a lack of decent house/classics. if someone opened a club that was centrally located, had a good sound system and played decent music (i.e. Soul/Classics on Friday, real house on Sat) it could be the next Sanctuary -

oh and BTW Deep C - i used to work with this hilarious cat named Stewart who recently left town for Long Beach, CA - you know how he's doin? hopefully well, that crazy dude said stuff that i still laugh about a year (or more) later. peace

[Keith Blackstone]

bitonti... tell us how you "really" feel, lol... graemlins/rofl.gif

I'll be at down at Afrorykan Vybe this Friday... maybe see ya there!

[bitonti]

see that's good info - maybe there should be a Philly Party section after all :D

i guess i just get frustrated when i look inthe Citypaper and see 11,000 amazing hip hop events and the only deep house event is some record store jackass playing some jackass music intended for the enjoyment of jackasses.

[houseaddict]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
There are plenty of deep house parties in philly but there is no section for it. Can we get some help for that? Filthadelphia Freedom!! Gets old pretty quick - no? That would be why I'm up here in the 212. Peace.

[eric justin]

Originally posted by bitonti:
whats the point, the scene in this town is questionable at best - Carl Michaels, Willym and the 611/Cue assclowns have given house a very bad name - its not about dancing its about sipping "esctacy martinis" with your classmates from Penn.

there are occasionally good shows but they are so few and far between. LLV at AfroRican Vibe, Paul Johnson, Spinna, Mike Grant at Aqualounge - but really what else? Worship does decent stuff - Dannyboy probably knows better than me, but he and real heads like him are easier to find at the Shelter 100 miles away than at any Philly spot.

For every one good event (usually put together at the last minute with poor promotion, or wack sound etc etc) there are like 15 wack ass events -there are really no good weeklies that i know of -Medina is all over the world, and good for him. Everything is techy not soulful. Maybe there are good parties but for the most part ive given up trying to find them. its a shame really cause there is so much potential here - there is top notch production/labels that command worldwide respect but you wouldn't know it from the parties -

there needs to be a revitalization that captures the spirit of the G&H Philadelphia Sound - The eurocrap that passes for "deep house" around here is just frustrating. Everyone is into hip-hop, and that's all well and good, but for a town with such a rich history there really is a lack of decent house/classics. if someone opened a club that was centrally located, had a good sound system and played decent music (i.e. Soul/Classics on Friday, real house on Sat) it could be the next Sanctuary -

oh and BTW Deep C - i used to work with this hilarious cat named Stewart who recently left town for Long Beach, CA - you know how he's doin? hopefully well, that crazy dude said stuff that i still laugh about a year (or more) later. peace I guess things havn't changed since I left Philly 3 years ago. It was always a strugle to find real house nights there. I used to go to fluid on friday and saturday, but that was before they started bringing in out of towners, well I did see Julias Papp there once.
Other than fluid, I don't remember any thing else goin' on. Have thing's changed?

[houseaddict]

Originally posted by eric justin:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by bitonti:
whats the point, the scene in this town is questionable at best - Carl Michaels, Willym and the 611/Cue assclowns have given house a very bad name - its not about dancing its about sipping "esctacy martinis" with your classmates from Penn.

there are occasionally good shows but they are so few and far between. LLV at AfroRican Vibe, Paul Johnson, Spinna, Mike Grant at Aqualounge - but really what else? Worship does decent stuff - Dannyboy probably knows better than me, but he and real heads like him are easier to find at the Shelter 100 miles away than at any Philly spot.

For every one good event (usually put together at the last minute with poor promotion, or wack sound etc etc) there are like 15 wack ass events -there are really no good weeklies that i know of -Medina is all over the world, and good for him. Everything is techy not soulful. Maybe there are good parties but for the most part ive given up trying to find them. its a shame really cause there is so much potential here - there is top notch production/labels that command worldwide respect but you wouldn't know it from the parties -

there needs to be a revitalization that captures the spirit of the G&H Philadelphia Sound - The eurocrap that passes for "deep house" around here is just frustrating. Everyone is into hip-hop, and that's all well and good, but for a town with such a rich history there really is a lack of decent house/classics. if someone opened a club that was centrally located, had a good sound system and played decent music (i.e. Soul/Classics on Friday, real house on Sat) it could be the next Sanctuary -

oh and BTW Deep C - i used to work with this hilarious cat named Stewart who recently left town for Long Beach, CA - you know how he's doin? hopefully well, that crazy dude said stuff that i still laugh about a year (or more) later. peace I guess things havn't changed since I left Philly 3 years ago. It was always a strugle to find real house nights there. I used to go to fluid on friday and saturday, but that was before they started bringing in out of towners, well I did see Julias Papp there once.
Other than fluid, I don't remember any thing else goin' on. Have thing's changed? </font>[/QUOTE]I really doubt it. I too am from the 215 and everytime I go back to hang with the fam, I am reminded of how grateful I am to now reside in the 718. I'm reminded of that everytime I leave. It's nice to go back and get some fresh air in the burbs, but everytime I go to center city, I am like "Damn, this is one sorry ass place".

[Querck]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
There are plenty of deep house parties in philly but there is no section for it. Can we get some help for that? Chris,

Very nice to see you post here--I hope you will make it a habit.

The truth is, Philly doesn't have many deep house parties. No offense, I enjoy your party at Soma once in awhile, but that party, and the space itself, caters to lounging, drinking martinis, and socializing, rather than getting down and dirty on the dancefloor. Considering that it's one of the hottest weeklys in town, you have to admit that it's not much. For a city like Philly, we deserve more than that.


Also, most of the "deep" house weeklys in Philly, whether Tigerhook or Soul Collective don't really focus on the music that people appreciate on this board. The only one I can think of is Chris Purtell's Culture Tuesdays at Fluid.

[Querck]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
[/qb]Seems to me that not enough Philly DJs post on this site. [/QB][/QUOTE]


And the ones who do represent almost 50% of those who play deep, soulful dance music on a consistent basis.

[Querck]

Bitonti, where you've been, my friend? Haven't seen you since August!

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by dannyboy:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by (Im)poster:
Seems to me that not enough Philly DJs post on this site. </font>[/QUOTE]
And the ones who do represent almost 50% of those who play deep, soulful dance music on a consistent basis. Yes, I've only been to Afrorican Vibe lately and that's only once a month. Back in the day I used to go to the Nile -- a gay club -- and the DJs who used to play there I now run into at the Shelter. I will always have love for Philly because it saved me from small-town despair when I moved to Pa. It's too bad there's not much going on. There is a lot of potential as Bitonti said. What's Eddie Boom doing partywise? I heard a really good handout CD he did for WMC this year.

[ May 01, 2003, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: (Im)poster ]

[kelvy]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
What's Eddie Boom doing partywise? I heard a really good handout CD he did for WMC this year. are you talking about the "Fallout" mix? it's supercold with the serious vocal tunes :D

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

its not about dancing its about sipping "esctacy martinis" with your classmates from Penn. icon_rofl.gif yo hahahaha . oh my god stop stop its killing me


Deeep sup playa.....

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by kelvy:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by (Im)poster:
What's Eddie Boom doing partywise? I heard a really good handout CD he did for WMC this year. are you talking about the "Fallout" mix? it's supercold with the serious vocal tunes :D </font>[/QUOTE]I only got to hear this one once and the tracks on it stand out more in my memory. Didn't see the title, but remember that he used My Loleatta ("don't bend over, you'll get the shock of your life").

[Balactus]

yeah philly's kind of ruff when it comes to the deeep house. but it's not a barren wasteland. there are some things going on here. the main problem with philly i've noticed since moving up here is a general lack of support for music across the board. but hey it's still better than tally. that's a barren wasteland. graemlins/conf44.gif

w

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

Shit I got so much to say hmmmm.. But complaining aint gettin us nowhere. Im glad people are speaking there mind theres alot of shit that needed to be said FOR REAL !!!! Lets stay positive, stick toghether, and get to WORK.

Hope to see everybody at Afrorican tonight supporting real house sounds

PEACE

[houseaddict]

Let me share my experience with Philthy:

I used to throw some straight-up amazing parties there - straight-up underground!! I would lie through my teeth to building owners saying I was filming a documentary on hip-hop and I was a "film student @ Temple". I would throw 'em $500 to gimme the keys to some dank ass basement with high ceilings or teh store front or the fifth floor loft above Nirvana gym @ 18th and Chestnut. All these saw decent support from the general public. The one that really put it all in perspective was the event I did at the Troc. I had Lux perform with Cool C and Steady B, Bahamadia, Organized Konfusion, M.O.P., Jeru The Damaja, Afu, Little Dap and GANG STARR - all at the same event for cryin out loud!! It only brought 400 people. Not enough support to even pay me back let alone make a dime on the shit!! That was the last thing I did. Philly is W-A-C-K!! There is a little house scene there. I used to go to the Nile back in the day. What about Bassline? That was cool. I used ot go to those spots when I was like 15, 16 & 17. If I had done all the events I did in Philly here in NY, I would be huge right now.

[eric justin]

Wasn't house huge in Philly in the late 80's early 90's? Thats what people used to tell me when I lived there.

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by houseaddict:
Let me share my experience with Philthy:

I used to throw some straight-up amazing parties there - straight-up underground!! I would lie through my teeth to building owners saying I was filming a documentary on hip-hop and I was a "film student @ Temple". I would throw 'em $500 to gimme the keys to some dank ass basement with high ceilings or teh store front or the fifth floor loft above Nirvana gym @ 18th and Chestnut. All these saw decent support from the general public. The one that really put it all in perspective was the event I did at the Troc. I had Lux perform with Cool C and Steady B, Bahamadia, Organized Konfusion, M.O.P., Jeru The Damaja, Afu, Little Dap and GANG STARR - all at the same event for cryin out loud!! It only brought 400 people. Not enough support to even pay me back let alone make a dime on the shit!! That was the last thing I did. Philly is W-A-C-K!! There is a little house scene there. I used to go to the Nile back in the day. What about Bassline? That was cool. I used ot go to those spots when I was like 15, 16 & 17. If I had done all the events I did in Philly here in NY, I would be huge right now. Don't call it Philthy! :D I like your ideas. Creativity is a good thing. Philly is a good central location between NY and Baltimore/D.C. I have always felt like the right space with the right music and the right promotion could blow up. I don't know how the government is there in terms of hassels, but I still think it has potential. Look at Afrorican Vibe. That is in a small space and only once a month, but it is always packed with a good mix of people -- all races, gay and straight, younger and older. And Dennis is from Jersey, so what does that say? I think it just takes some determination and creativity to make things happen. This scene is really regional in the east -- you see the same heads at a lot of the parties from New York to D.C. People will still travel for a good party/club. And I see more DJs trading spots at each other's parties, too. Maybe the answer is to think of attracting the audience outside as well as within your area and growing from there? Unfortunately I will not make Afrorican Vibe tonight, but I hope all who are in the area will be there.

[Shalewa]

Rich et al seem dissatisfied with the AfroRican as a monthly thing and have enlisted folks on their mailing list to help them lobby for a weekly slot.

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by Shalewa:
Rich et al seem dissatisfied with the AfroRican as a monthly thing and have enlisted folks on their mailing list to help them lobby for a weekly slot. Well, I hope it happens. Do you go there, too, Shalewa? I am going to have to request that your picture be posted at the top of the board again. I'm sure I must have seen you somewhere at some point.

[Shalewa]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Shalewa:
Rich et al seem dissatisfied with the AfroRican as a monthly thing and have enlisted folks on their mailing list to help them lobby for a weekly slot. Well, I hope it happens. Do you go there, too, Shalewa? I am going to have to request that your picture be posted at the top of the board again. I'm sure I must have seen you somewhere at some point. </font>[/QUOTE]I don't. I do catch Rich in NYC fairly regularly though and am on the mailing list.

How about posting yours... Remembering faces can happen in both directions.

[ May 02, 2003, 10:19 PM: Message edited by: Shalewa ]

[the 18th letter]

Philly clubs close too early. The few parties I went to there weren't bad, maybe because the DJ's were always fron NY/North Jeruz, but they would send me home at 2 am. "PEACE TO STEADY B - I got a habit too!!"

[C hristian]

I heard only fantastic reviews about Philly house parties.....not HOUSE parties, but house parties. Like, the scene in philly is not in the clubs per se, so much , as these people really know how to hold it at their place, and let it all hang out...great DJs spinning in your kitchen kind o thing.

Is there any truth to this?

How do we find out more about it?

[Keith Blackstone]

Ahhh yesssssssss... Afrorikan Vybe was off the hook last night. I walked in around 12 to a nicely packed room of dancers. People from all walks of life, dancing and smiling together while Dennis and his guest laid down some serious music. Glenn Thornton was even in the house...

Seriously tho, next to Shelter this is probably my favorite party right now. Well worth the drive smile.gif

[Querck]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Ahhh yesssssssss... Afrorikan Vybe was off the hook last night. I walked in around 12 to a nicely packed room of dancers. People from all walks of life, dancing and smiling together while Dennis and his guest laid down some serious music. Glenn Thornton was even in the house...

Seriously tho, next to Shelter this is probably my favorite party right now. Well worth the drive smile.gif Yeah, the party was on last night, as it usually is with Afrorykan.

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by Shalewa:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Shalewa:
Rich et al seem dissatisfied with the AfroRican as a monthly thing and have enlisted folks on their mailing list to help them lobby for a weekly slot. Well, I hope it happens. Do you go there, too, Shalewa? I am going to have to request that your picture be posted at the top of the board again. I'm sure I must have seen you somewhere at some point. </font>[/QUOTE]I don't. I do catch Rich in NYC fairly regularly though and am on the mailing list.

How about posting yours... Remembering faces can happen in both directions. </font>[/QUOTE]True. I'll see what I can do I think I have a digital image of myself somewhere. You know I am still having fun being somewhat anonymous, though. ;)

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

That was Frankie Feliciano last night ..Shit was bangin!!!!
one of the hottest parties i have been to in Phila for a while NO JOKE

[Keith Blackstone]

Chris unless my eyes were deceving me or you were a bit too "happy" last night but that wasn't Frankie Feliciano in the booth... considering I was in the booth about 1 foot from his face, ehhh?

I talked to Rich the day before and I think he said the guys name was Mike or something like that...

Anyway the party was OFF ZEE HOOK!

graemlins/OLA.gif

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

.......oops graemlins/bolt.gif

[houseaddict]

Originally posted by C hristian:
I heard only fantastic reviews about Philly house parties.....not HOUSE parties, but house parties. Like, the scene in philly is not in the clubs per se, so much , as these people really know how to hold it at their place, and let it all hang out...great DJs spinning in your kitchen kind o thing.

Is there any truth to this?

How do we find out more about it? That's where the real shit goes down base don my experience.

[DJ Rated M]

a few yrs ago i thought that Philly really didn't have a scene for house. i went down to this joint on Spring Garden(damn, i forgot the name of the place)and my boy Gusto(Disco's Revenge)was playing and the vibe was very on point. i also went to this party that Tee Alford did in this abandoned building and that was very on point as well. the crowd was loving it @ both spots.....i haven't been there in a while but i heard that Fluid does it's thing from time to time......

[ShakeDown]

I remember Lee Jones and Jon Gill play on sunday and househeads represented at swankies and ruby lounge. My first taste of deep house. Whoa, I never been the same after that. Such a shame ppl dont represent anymore.

I never made much trips to aqua lounge but I was there for the cd releae party for Britt. Such a shame that place got shutdown?

As for the psc parties, I always had fun. The more events the better the deep house scene will get.

The downstairs at transit was pretty dope when they had deep house down there for special parties.

Purtell, I def stopping in Fluid one of these days. C u know I be around for soma when I get back. Its me ess.

My question is the black househead a dying breed in Philly. I mean hip hop is so dominant these days. The reason, I say this is that I started seeing less and less of black folks out for house events. However, I havent been in Philly for awhile so I can be wrong.

Good luck to everybody, I be back to Philly real soon-- as for now I take advantage of shelter.

[C hristian]

Originally posted by houseaddict:

That's where the real shit goes down base don my experience. Tell me more, please.

[houseaddict]

Originally posted by C hristian:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by houseaddict:

That's where the real shit goes down base don my experience. Tell me more, please. </font>[/QUOTE]Juyst straight up underground. None o fhtis club or that club. You just hear of some address and go. Sometimes, its a house. Sometimes its a warehouse or gym or commercial basement. I used to throw straight up jams in spaces like that. I had The Roots open for UltraMagnetic MC's in some vacant store front once like ten years ago before The Roots were even signed.

[GROOVE VICTIM]

Philly had a pretty strong scene in the late 80s early nineties. Radio Support from stations like Power 99 FM with Jeff Mills, WDAS with Sean Jody Diaz, and around '92/'93 Q102 began to program house into their shows.

Philly 57 had a show called One House Street, a take off of the old USA Network's Club USA. Sean Jody Diaz was the DJ and played alot of New York/Jersey style house tracks especially from labels such as Nu Groove, early Strictly Rhythm, and Movin Records.

There were a few clubs such as Mahorns and Pulsations that did alot of advertising on the radio.

Around 92 Power 99 and WDAS dropped their house shows and it really put a hurting on the scene. Instead of travellin to philly, my friends and I stayed in Jersey or if we got a chance we'd drive up to NYC. Q102, not really known for playing underground music began playing House on Saturday nights for about an hour. They had some decent stuff but they incorporated alot of junk such as Bizarre Inc and High Energy nonsence.

Peace

[asnexprss]

For the philly cats that read the City Paper:

Isn't the Sean O'Neal that compiles the list of DJ Nights and writes about the house scene in Philly part of the Philly Soul Collective? A slight conflict of interest here? no wonder those guys get so much coverage.

[djdeepc]

I'm suprised at some of you guys' comments about philly. First off. Soma on mondays isn't a loungy party at all. People dance and get down every week. It has the most update music played there every week and is packed and I have been doing that party for 5 years. Some of you obviously haven't been there at all. Next off, deep house scenes change all of the time, you have to change with it or be left behind. I was never a big fan of Afrorikan Vybe because they always play old music and they don't mix all that well. For a dj to elevate me to the next level, it all has to be on point. Also, if you look at their logo, it is a total rip off of Body and Souls' logo. For me, a party has to have its own identity and vibe, not try and be like something else. To say that there isn't anything going on in philly lets me know that you really aren't in the know when it comes to philly. But, thanks for responding to my thread anyway. peace

[Balactus]

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[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
I'm suprised at some of you guys' comments about philly. First off. Soma on mondays isn't a loungy party at all. People dance and get down every week. It has the most update music played there every week and is packed and I have been doing that party for 5 years. Some of you obviously haven't been there at all. Next off, deep house scenes change all of the time, you have to change with it or be left behind. I was never a big fan of Afrorikan Vybe because they always play old music and they don't mix all that well. For a dj to elevate me to the next level, it all has to be on point. Also, if you look at their logo, it is a total rip off of Body and Souls' logo. For me, a party has to have its own identity and vibe, not try and be like something else. To say that there isn't anything going on in philly lets me know that you really aren't in the know when it comes to philly. But, thanks for responding to my thread anyway. peace This is a "clear" example of to each his own... especially talkin negative about the best deep house party in the city... I've played in Philly many many many many many many times... and uhh it's "interesting" but I'll leave it at that.

*shrug* so be it smile.gif

btw... sup willdabeast thx for the cd! I enjoyed it graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[ May 13, 2003, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: Keith Blackstone ]

[djdeepc]

Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly.

[DJ Rated M]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. what's the address? may want to come through & check it out....

[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. Here we go... at what point did I said I played Afrorykan Vybe? Go back and re read my thread...

I'm checkin with my peeps down in Philly and when I ask about what's new and goin on... I gotta tell you... your party has never been mentioned once. I hear all about PSC/611 Crew, Chris Purtell, Dannyboy, Rich and Dennis, and a couple others... but never your party. But that's not conclusive in the least, so don't take it as such.

I just might have to drive down on a Monday on the sneak tip and check this out.

I'll get back at ya after I've done my homework...

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. Here we go... at what point did I said I played Afrorykan Vybe? Go back and re read my thread...

I'm checkin with my peeps down in Philly and when I ask about what's new and goin on... I gotta tell you... your party has never been mentioned once. I hear all about PSC/611 Crew, Chris Purtell, Dannyboy, Rich and Dennis, and a couple others... but never your party. But that's not conclusive in the least, so don't take it as such.

I just might have to drive down on a Monday on the sneak tip and check this out.

I'll get back at ya after I've done my homework... </font>[/QUOTE]The address is 33 s. 3rd St. Suprising that you never heard of it. It is the longest running house party in Philly. I guess you have never heard of me either. I am now with a crew called Tigerhook which has nine members including Chris Udoh, one of my partners in the now broken up Wamdue Kids, Philip Charles, Hollis P. Monroe, Randall Jones, Hito, Rodrigo, Pat Parker, and Mark Pappas. I am sure you wouldn't have heard of it because the people who post on message boards usually only talk about their parties or their friends' parties. However, the only person on the list that you said that I see every week at my party is Chris Purtell. Some of the PSC/Crew come out too. O.K. maybe you haven't played at Afrorikan Vybe, but I know that Asya used to work with Diaspora and she also booked Big Rich, so it was assumed that you played there.

[ May 13, 2003, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: djdeepc ]

[Keith Blackstone]

What time do things get started? And any drink specials, etc?

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

$2 drinks... I can speak on that topic graemlins/beerchug.gif

[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by DJ CHRIS PURTELL:
$2 drinks... I can speak on that topic graemlins/beerchug.gif Haha why am I not surprised man! See you Monday night. Might have something for ya too if I can remember...

[Querck]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. Here we go... at what point did I said I played Afrorykan Vybe? Go back and re read my thread...

I'm checkin with my peeps down in Philly and when I ask about what's new and goin on... I gotta tell you... your party has never been mentioned once. I hear all about PSC/611 Crew, Chris Purtell, Dannyboy, Rich and Dennis, and a couple others... but never your party. But that's not conclusive in the least, so don't take it as such.

I just might have to drive down on a Monday on the sneak tip and check this out.

I'll get back at ya after I've done my homework... </font>[/QUOTE]The address is 33 s. 3rd St. Suprising that you never heard of it. It is the longest running house party in Philly. I guess you have never heard of me either. I am now with a crew called Tigerhook which has nine members including Chris Udoh, one of my partners in the now broken up Wamdue Kids, Philip Charles, Hollis P. Monroe, Randall Jones, Hito, Rodrigo, Pat Parker, and Mark Pappas. I am sure you wouldn't have heard of it because the people who post on message boards usually only talk about their parties or their friends' parties. However, the only person on the list that you said that I see every week at my party is Chris Purtell. Some of the PSC/Crew come out too. O.K. maybe you haven't played at Afrorikan Vybe, but I know that Asya used to work with Diaspora and she also booked Big Rich, so it was assumed that you played there. </font>[/QUOTE]Chris, I have been to your party many times over the last 2 years. I give you props for packing the place and bringing in different dj's from the city.

However, most of the guest dj's I've heard were from Tigerhook, with the exception of Randy Flash, and most of the time I hear progressive house. While you may call it deep house, it is not what I and most people on this board consider deep soulful house. I hear lots of monotonous sounds, and almost never any vocals.
Nevertheless, I still support what you do.

Your remarks about Afrorykan are unfair. Rich and Dennis break lots of new music all the time. Just because they play a few classics, they don't deserve to be labeled copycats. I certainly think that for dancers, it is the best party in the city. Soma has a very small dancefloor, and there is NO WAY anybody who is into real dancing, as opposed to grinding, can dance there.

peace

[Querck]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
I was never a big fan of Afrorikan Vybe because they always play old music and they don't mix all that well. This statement is completely untrue and uncalled for. Rich Medina mixes totally on point, and his programming is superb.
Also, the last time I heard him, he played Moodymann, dj Gregory, and all the new hot shit.

[JoeB]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. Here we go... at what point did I said I played Afrorykan Vybe? Go back and re read my thread...

I'm checkin with my peeps down in Philly and when I ask about what's new and goin on... I gotta tell you... your party has never been mentioned once. I hear all about PSC/611 Crew, Chris Purtell, Dannyboy, Rich and Dennis, and a couple others... but never your party. But that's not conclusive in the least, so don't take it as such.

I just might have to drive down on a Monday on the sneak tip and check this out.

I'll get back at ya after I've done my homework... </font>[/QUOTE]The address is 33 s. 3rd St. Suprising that you never heard of it. It is the longest running house party in Philly. I guess you have never heard of me either. I am now with a crew called Tigerhook which has nine members including Chris Udoh, one of my partners in the now broken up Wamdue Kids, Philip Charles, Hollis P. Monroe, Randall Jones, Hito, Rodrigo, Pat Parker, and Mark Pappas. I am sure you wouldn't have heard of it because the people who post on message boards usually only talk about their parties or their friends' parties. However, the only person on the list that you said that I see every week at my party is Chris Purtell. Some of the PSC/Crew come out too. O.K. maybe you haven't played at Afrorikan Vybe, but I know that Asya used to work with Diaspora and she also booked Big Rich, so it was assumed that you played there. </font>[/QUOTE]i heard you and your partner in d.c. and to me, that shit you guys were bumpin' was not the kind of house i like, too dark and borderline progressive. shit, i don't even really like "soulful" house all that much but compared to the time the A.V. crew came to the same club, they blew you guys out of the water. just my two cents and feedback from a patron/dancer.

[djdeepc]

O.K. Dannyboy. For your info. I have had many more than just my tigerhook partners. Ask Purtell, he has played twice. Also, I like to consider myself as one of the most open minded djs out there so you will hear all kinds of house. When you hear a guest is when you usually hear progressive house because any dj that gets booked feels like they have to rock it out hard to get people dancing. If you know anything about me, Wamdue kids stuff was some of the deepest house you could get. Vocals and all. I also recall that when house music was played in the old days, it didn't always have to be jazzy and vocally all of the time. In fact, it wasn't. People who are closed minded for any style of music is just as bad as the next closed minded music listener. Even if it is what you would call the more "soulfully" stuff or the prog stuff. Next time you come to Soma, say hi so I know who it is and I will know how many times you have been.

[Keith Blackstone]

Deep C, who's playin this coming Monday? And what should I expect vibe/dance/music wise? Besides the great drink prices in comparison to the highway robbery prices I pay to drink in ny/nj...

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by JoeB:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
Just because you played Afrorikan Vybe doesn't mean its the best deep house party in Philly. Don't get me wrong, it is a good party with an excellent vibe, but it does lack originality in the full sense of the word. I'm not going to get into full details but my monday party at Soma called Blue is the best deep house party in philly packed with house heads of all kinds. It has its own vibe and it is what it is. All kinds of locals have been booked there from all of the different crews and in the true sense of the word house, it is the house party. You should check it next time you are in philly. Here we go... at what point did I said I played Afrorykan Vybe? Go back and re read my thread...

I'm checkin with my peeps down in Philly and when I ask about what's new and goin on... I gotta tell you... your party has never been mentioned once. I hear all about PSC/611 Crew, Chris Purtell, Dannyboy, Rich and Dennis, and a couple others... but never your party. But that's not conclusive in the least, so don't take it as such.

I just might have to drive down on a Monday on the sneak tip and check this out.

I'll get back at ya after I've done my homework... </font>[/QUOTE]The address is 33 s. 3rd St. Suprising that you never heard of it. It is the longest running house party in Philly. I guess you have never heard of me either. I am now with a crew called Tigerhook which has nine members including Chris Udoh, one of my partners in the now broken up Wamdue Kids, Philip Charles, Hollis P. Monroe, Randall Jones, Hito, Rodrigo, Pat Parker, and Mark Pappas. I am sure you wouldn't have heard of it because the people who post on message boards usually only talk about their parties or their friends' parties. However, the only person on the list that you said that I see every week at my party is Chris Purtell. Some of the PSC/Crew come out too. O.K. maybe you haven't played at Afrorikan Vybe, but I know that Asya used to work with Diaspora and she also booked Big Rich, so it was assumed that you played there. </font>[/QUOTE]i heard you and your partner in d.c. and to me, that shit you guys were bumpin' was not the kind of house i like, too dark and borderline progressive. shit, i don't even really like "soulful" house all that much but compared to the time the A.V. crew came to the same club, they blew you guys out of the water. just my two cents and feedback from a patron/dancer. </font>[/QUOTE]Well Joe, when a promoter wants to book a whole crew and we tell him what it will be like, then its on them. Some of the members don't play deep house, so when booking the whole crew, it will be more big floor stuff. Had it been Myself, Chris Udoh, Hollis, or Phil, It would have been a different story because we have played for the M3 guys before and we knew that they threw more deep house parties. If you want to talk about skill as a dj, its best to just see the dj do a 6 hour set by himself. Come up to Soma on a monday and I assure you that you won't be dissapointed. Oh yeah, I don't play dark music so you obviously didn't hear me.

[ May 13, 2003, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: djdeepc ]

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Deep C, who's playin this coming Monday? And what should I expect vibe/dance/music wise? Besides the great drink prices in comparison to the highway robbery prices I pay to drink in ny/nj... I am the only one playing this monday. Its the first time since the monday after the WMC. I will play whatever I'm feeling. Usually it is deep and soulful and it tends to go from one place to another. I have been into house since it started, and I grew up in Detroit. Somedays, I will give a tribute to early Chicago stuff, or Classics, or MAW, or whatever. I try to program the crowd to appreciate all forms and to keep an open mind. The minute that they lose that, I lose the magic of the night.

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by ShakeDown:
I remember Lee Jones and Jon Gill play on sunday and househeads represented at swankies and ruby lounge. My first taste of deep house. Whoa, I never been the same after that. Such a shame ppl dont represent anymore. Lee Jones used to be my musical advisor back in the day when he worked at Sound of Market. I used to go hear him play at the Black Banana. More recently, he was spinning at one of the big waterfront clubs and it just wasn't the sound I looked forward to hearing from him. But I guess that is what is called changing with the times.

[ May 13, 2003, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: (Im)poster ]

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by dannyboy:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
I was never a big fan of Afrorikan Vybe because they always play old music and they don't mix all that well. This statement is completely untrue and uncalled for. Rich Medina mixes totally on point, and his programming is superb.
Also, the last time I heard him, he played Moodymann, dj Gregory, and all the new hot shit. </font>[/QUOTE]You see Dannyboy, You have missed alot. If you don't come everyweek, then you will miss something. I know alot of stuff from before AV was even going on that allows for my previous statement about the party. All I have to say is that this has been my life for a long time and if I feel that someone or something isn't real or putting forth the real vibe, then I don't care for it, that's all.

[Keith Blackstone]

Umm, explain this one for me "if I feel that someone or something isn't real or putting forth the real vibe" cause that's a rather inflamatory statement... particulary when it's in relation to a good friend of mine.

To put it clearly to avoid all issues: Are you saying that Dennis Perez and Rich Medina aren't real and aren't putting forth the real vibe with their Afrorykan Vybe party?

[ May 13, 2003, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: Keith Blackstone ]

[Querck]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Deep C, who's playin this coming Monday? And what should I expect vibe/dance/music wise? Besides the great drink prices in comparison to the highway robbery prices I pay to drink in ny/nj... I am the only one playing this monday. Its the first time since the monday after the WMC. I will play whatever I'm feeling. Usually it is deep and soulful and it tends to go from one place to another. I have been into house since it started, and I grew up in Detroit. Somedays, I will give a tribute to early Chicago stuff, or Classics, or MAW, or whatever. I try to program the crowd to appreciate all forms and to keep an open mind. The minute that they lose that, I lose the magic of the night. </font>[/QUOTE]Chris, I like your view towars dj'ing. Maybe I have had an ill-conceived notion of what you usually play. If that is the case, I am wrong. I have heard you play different kinds of stuff, but more often than not, it seemed a little more on the progressive side (especially in combination with Randall, Rodrigo, or Pappas).

Oh, and you know me, my friend. I talked to you about this messageboard yesterday. See ya next Monday, if not before.

peace,

Dan

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ShakeDown:
I remember Lee Jones and Jon Gill play on sunday and househeads represented at swankies and ruby lounge. My first taste of deep house. Whoa, I never been the same after that. Such a shame ppl dont represent anymore. Lee Jones used to be my musical advisor back in the day when he worked at Sound of Market. I used to go hear him play at the Black Banana. More recently, he was spinning a commercial Euro sound at one of the big waterfront clubs and I wondered what happened. I'm pretty open, but it just wasn't the quality I was used to hearing from him. </font>[/QUOTE]You said it, he was playing at a waterfront club. What househead goes to any waterfront club on Delaware Ave? None. Lee still kicks the lovely deep house sound especially when at Swanky, or Marmount. Some of you just aren't looking. By the way, what were you doing at this waterfront club any? :D

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ShakeDown:
I remember Lee Jones and Jon Gill play on sunday and househeads represented at swankies and ruby lounge. My first taste of deep house. Whoa, I never been the same after that. Such a shame ppl dont represent anymore. Lee Jones used to be my musical advisor back in the day when he worked at Sound of Market. I used to go hear him play at the Black Banana. More recently, he was spinning a commercial Euro sound at one of the big waterfront clubs and I wondered what happened. I'm pretty open, but it just wasn't the quality I was used to hearing from him. </font>[/QUOTE]You said it, he was playing at a waterfront club. What househead goes to any waterfront club on Delaware Ave? None. Lee still kicks the lovely deep house sound especially when at Swanky, or Marmount. Some of you just aren't looking. By the way, what were you doing at this waterfront club any? :D

[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Umm, explain this one for me "if I feel that someone or something isn't real or putting forth the real vibe" cause that's a rather inflamatory statement... particulary when it's in relation to a good friend of mine.

To put it clearly to avoid all issues: Are you saying that Dennis Perez and Rich Medina aren't real and aren't putting forth the real vibe with their Afrorykan Vybe party? ...

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ShakeDown:
I remember Lee Jones and Jon Gill play on sunday and househeads represented at swankies and ruby lounge. My first taste of deep house. Whoa, I never been the same after that. Such a shame ppl dont represent anymore. Lee Jones used to be my musical advisor back in the day when he worked at Sound of Market. I used to go hear him play at the Black Banana. More recently, he was spinning a commercial Euro sound at one of the big waterfront clubs and I wondered what happened. I'm pretty open, but it just wasn't the quality I was used to hearing from him. </font>[/QUOTE]You said it, he was playing at a waterfront club. What househead goes to any waterfront club on Delaware Ave? None. Lee still kicks the lovely deep house sound especially when at Swanky, or Marmount. Some of you just aren't looking. By the way, what were you doing at this waterfront club any? :D </font>[/QUOTE]Oh well, I guess I got caught with my original statements! I edited my post to eliminate the value judgements I made of Lee's waterfront sound. He did tell me other places to go. Actually, I was at that club with two non-believers -- my visiting cousin and a friend of hers from Philly. I never would have gone there of my own volition, as I pretty much know what to expect in such places!

I really want to be open minded as well. I have to defend Dennis against your previous comments, though, he gave me a disc that included music that was not even out and still isn't out yet. He was the first person I ever heard play Organic Energy and I am still waitng for that one. Please keep us posted about what is happening in Philly because I plan to check out your party as well as others I hear about.

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Umm, explain this one for me "if I feel that someone or something isn't real or putting forth the real vibe" cause that's a rather inflamatory statement... particulary when it's in relation to a good friend of mine.

To put it clearly to avoid all issues: Are you saying that Dennis Perez and Rich Medina aren't real and aren't putting forth the real vibe with their Afrorykan Vybe party? No, What I am saying is that there are alot of things unknown to you all that I have experienced or know about that gives me feeling that isn't all about the real vibe. The party itself is a good party. Househeads and music. I just live it and feel it differently than some other heads, thats all. I'm not going to divulge the details, but I live this thing we call deep house.

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by dannyboy:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by djdeepc:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
Deep C, who's playin this coming Monday? And what should I expect vibe/dance/music wise? Besides the great drink prices in comparison to the highway robbery prices I pay to drink in ny/nj... I am the only one playing this monday. Its the first time since the monday after the WMC. I will play whatever I'm feeling. Usually it is deep and soulful and it tends to go from one place to another. I have been into house since it started, and I grew up in Detroit. Somedays, I will give a tribute to early Chicago stuff, or Classics, or MAW, or whatever. I try to program the crowd to appreciate all forms and to keep an open mind. The minute that they lose that, I lose the magic of the night. </font>[/QUOTE]Chris, I like your view towars dj'ing. Maybe I have had an ill-conceived notion of what you usually play. If that is the case, I am wrong. I have heard you play different kinds of stuff, but more often than not, it seemed a little more on the progressive side (especially in combination with Randall, Rodrigo, or Pappas).

Oh, and you know me, my friend. I talked to you about this messageboard yesterday. See ya next Monday, if not before.

peace,

Dan </font>[/QUOTE]Yeah, Dannyboy, I know you and I know what you like. When I play with them, it is hard to play stuff that they can't follow. I spin tuesday nights at the 5 spot with Todd Damon and it is all of the deepest stuff around for the heads. Not a bit of Tech at all. Underneath Black lily. Vocals from everything. You should check it.

[asnexprss]

Why all the self-congratulatory posturing about Monday nights @ Soma? There's absolutely no need to disparage anyone else's party because Philly nightlife is already too trite. From the looks of this thread it seems that there are two established, somewhat divergent camps on tastes and views on what "deep soulful house" really consists of. Personally, I am a fan of the Afrorikan Vybe and Culture Tuesdays. There's too much of that tracky house and narrow semi-progressive sounds goin' on in this city with very little recognition of its rich musical tradition. On point mixing is fine, but I respect DJs who might compromise this by challenging themselves to integrate different styles, eras, and elements into their sets.

[Basecore Boy]

Philly do your thang, don't let clowns on this board dictate to you.

Play what you play.

Who is real is a joke.

[asnexprss]

Since when did expressing an opinion constitute being a clown, huh? No one's dictating anything. I know what I like and I wish there were more of it in Philly. "Keeping it real" is not the issue here.

[YUJI-SAN]

I'm in Philly as of now visiting my girl for the week. We're going out tonight to hear dude name Randy does anyone know who he is? He works at Sound of Market.

[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by YUJI BR0WN:
I'm in Philly as of now visiting my girl for the week. We're going out tonight to hear dude name Randy does anyone know who he is? He works at Sound of Market. Randy Flash... nice guy...

[YUJI-SAN]

Originally posted by Keith Blackstone:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by YUJI BR0WN:
I'm in Philly as of now visiting my girl for the week. We're going out tonight to hear dude name Randy does anyone know who he is? He works at Sound of Market. Randy Flash... nice guy... </font>[/QUOTE]Yea whenever my girl goes to SOM she says hes a helping guy...

[asnexprss]

I'll second that. Great guy, one of the first people I met when I moved here.

[(Im)poster]

What's up with the record stores in Philly now? Is Armand's still around? Last time I went to Sound of Market it had moved and they were barely selling soulful house at all. 611 also seems to come up short in terms of what I look for. Any other places out that way?

[Keith Blackstone]

Armand's is still around... but I better let one of the Philly natives tell ya where to shop. I hit Armand's and Sounds of Market when I get time to shop down there, and I check out 611 to say hi to the fellas and pick up a couple things, etc.

[DJ CHRIS PURTELL]

as far as im concerned Sound of Market carries the best selection of "deep house" in Philly ....you should check it out again, 11th Market ....Armands has got a nice import selection. they are on 11th and Chestnut now
611 if your into the "West coast " type sound. 612 is now upstair from 611 specializing in used vinyl. Me and my boys have been clearin that shit out for a while now though. GOOD LUCK :D

[Querck]

Sound of Market=As good as any NYC record store for new domestics.

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by asnexprss:
Why all the self-congratulatory posturing about Monday nights @ Soma? There's absolutely no need to disparage anyone else's party because Philly nightlife is already too trite. From the looks of this thread it seems that there are two established, somewhat divergent camps on tastes and views on what "deep soulful house" really consists of. Personally, I am a fan of the Afrorikan Vybe and Culture Tuesdays. There's too much of that tracky house and narrow semi-progressive sounds goin' on in this city with very little recognition of its rich musical tradition. On point mixing is fine, but I respect DJs who might compromise this by challenging themselves to integrate different styles, eras, and elements into their sets. So what are you trying to say? That mondays at soma are tracky and semi-progressive without different styles, eras, and elements in the sets? Or are you boys with Chris Purtell? I am sure Culture Tuesdays is good even though I am not able to go because I do a party at the 5 spot called Guidance. It is very good and very deep. I am not dissing on anyones party, I was just stating that I wasn't feeling a party for my personal reasons. If you went to Soma on a regular basis, you would see that it is the most diverse music you could possibly get in the city over the course of months. Philly scene Trite? I totally disagree. Closed minded people don't help any scene, they only hurt it.

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by dannyboy:
Sound of Market=As good as any NYC record store for new domestics. That's good to hear. I'll have to check them out again soon.

[ShakeDown]

Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by dannyboy:
Sound of Market=As good as any NYC record store for new domestics. That's good to hear. I'll have to check them out again soon. </font>[/QUOTE]Yes being a patron of soma on any given night, I have to say monday night is my favorite night out of the week. I am no music guru or a trainspotter. I simply enjoy house music of all forms. Deep doesn't play dark progressive house if anybody is hinting that. The best way I can describe is that its a very diverse house set. It can be jazzy, funky, soulful, etc...

As for martini drinkers hanging at soma. Are u kiddin me? I roll up in sweatpants and a 2 dollar salvation army shirt ready to dance my ass off. Everyone is chill as shit from all walks of life.

My only complaint is I wish to have that soma crowd wherever I go in Philly.

[djdeepc]

Originally posted by ShakeDown:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by (Im)poster:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by dannyboy:
Sound of Market=As good as any NYC record store for new domestics. That's good to hear. I'll have to check them out again soon. </font>[/QUOTE]Yes being a patron of soma on any given night, I have to say monday night is my favorite night out of the week. I am no music guru or a trainspotter. I simply enjoy house music of all forms. Deep doesn't play dark progressive house if anybody is hinting that. The best way I can describe is that its a very diverse house set. It can be jazzy, funky, soulful, etc...

As for martini drinkers hanging at soma. Are u kiddin me? I roll up in sweatpants and a 2 dollar salvation army shirt ready to dance my ass off. Everyone is chill as shit from all walks of life.

My only complaint is I wish to have that soma crowd wherever I go in Philly. </font>[/QUOTE]Finally, someone who isn't on here trying to big up their boys' party comes with some knowledge. Thanks for the support. Come up and say hi this Monday and I'll buy you a drink and give you a cd.

[asnexprss]

First off,

Chris Purtell is not my "boy," nor am I trying to big up anyone's party in Philadelphia. I am not even friends with him. I don't believe in nepotism without merit, 'cause if you can bring it musically, I don't give one bit who you are. If someone is having an off night, I am not going to front. I have had good experiences at different parties in this city. Nor did I in anyway imply that Blue featured tracky, semi-progressive music on any given Mondays.

Having lived in several other cities and being able to use them as a basis for comparison, I believe that the scene here isn't as vibrant as it could or should be. The hip hop community here, however, is great. But that doesn't mean that I'll stop being a patron of the parties that go on here. And what do I mean by diverse? I want to hear disco, funk, electro, R&B, and deep house all in one set. Lastly, I am a supporter of the scene here and all the DJs that are tryin' to make it, but I just think there's more to be done.

[Jerome Parks]

Its all about the Buzz graemlins/tongueout.gif keep it goin fellas

PR-101

graemlins/acclaim.gif

[(Im)poster]

Originally posted by Jerome Parks:
Its all about the Buzz graemlins/tongueout.gif keep it goin fellas

PR-101

graemlins/acclaim.gif OK, it's Soma on Mondays right? What's that address again?
;)

[ May 15, 2003, 06:44 PM: Message edited by: (Im)poster ]

[djdeepc]

33s. 3rd street betweem Market and Chestnut.

[High on Haus]

Where is afrorican located and is it on friday. I need the address or phone number. I will roll up from dc to peep the music. peace and blessing

[Keith Blackstone]

Originally posted by High on Haus:
Where is afrorican located and is it on friday. I need the address or phone number. I will roll up from dc to peep the music. peace and blessing Afrorikan is @ Fluid, 613 S 4th Street, 1/2 block below South Street.

They have a party this Friday and otherwise it's bi-weekly...

For more info: http://www.fluidnightclub.com/

[djdub63]

http://www.philly-food.com/frankrizzo.jpg

It is all his fault!