Danny Tenaglia @ Stereo - August 27, 2012

Danny Tenaglia is a legend and don’t forget it, and this sole status gives him the right to do whatever he wants when at Stereo, and it really doesn’t matter what he does, he is always able to bring almost everyone to euphoria with his musical choice.  I say almost everyone because there will be always people that won’t fully enjoy the musical voyage chosen for the evening, either because they are expecting to hear more Techno, or because they didn’t like the way Tenaglia was remixing.

Regardless of what anyone say, I totally enjoy my evening at Stereo, and love how Tenaglia even looped his own voice in one of his remixes.  Danny has just finished one of his speeches and next thing you know he is using one of his phrases in the remix look, which I found really cool.

Unlike other evenings I arrive at 5:00am and Danny Tenaglia was pumping the crowd with house/techno music, and how can you resist those tunes?  Right away I got down to the dance floor, which was flowing in such a beautiful way, there was space to dance even thought the club was packed.

Magical magical magical, is the only way I can describe my *** (insert the number here) experience with Tenaglia, since the first time I heard him at the Black & Blue many years ago, to the first time at Stereo, then Parking, every single occasion has been magical, and this last time was once again magical.

Tenaglia warned us during the morning workout his music was going to be inconsistent, and thanked everyone once gain for letting him be himself, and the only thing he promised was that the inconsistence was going to be consistence, taking us in a musical journey that perhaps not even Tenaglia knew where was going to end up.

I can tell you there were many New Yorkers that did the trip to Montreal, and one of them was really feeling herself and decided to get up in one of her friends and take off her t-shirt. I just looked at her and with a big smile told myself “good for her”.  She tried part deux of her showcase but unfortunately she was stopped by security, I don’t think it was because he nudeness but more likely due to security reasons, we don’t want to see people falling from other people’ shoulders right?

On top of that, there was someone that decided to bring baby powder to the dance floor, and it has been years since I’ve experienced it.  Have you ever had the chance to dance on a dance floor semi covered with baby powder? It is so easy, it is so smooth, one more thing to add to this magical journey.

Tenaglia brought the best of the best to Stereo, it was as if he was giving us a tribute of his career, we heard everything and anything, and correct me if I’m wrong but I believe he was playing harder at the beginning of his set, then became more mellow, and up again, and down again, I just know I couldn’t stop dancing, and I didn’t even know what time it was and couldn’t care less because I just wanted to enjoy my time with my friends, with the music, letting my body sweat as it should in these big occasions.

There were many flash back moments, when Tenaglia would play that classic song, and everyone would start singing, and others when you would just look at people and see their faces saying “WTF” and “WOW” and keep on dancing.

The mix of people were just what I expect from Stereo, old timers and new timers feeling the music in one wave, not synchronized but hearing the same language and equally enjoying themselves.

At one point I remember looking at my watch and it was already noon and I was still dancing as if I had just arrived, but by this time I knew if I were to sit down it would be a problem because my legs would realize they exist and they need to rest.

I know what you are saying, and yes, this review is so inconsistent, traveling back and forth as if there was no beginning or end, but perhaps I’m writing in this style because that’s how I felt during this evening, so forgive me for not been as consistent as Tenaglia.

I almost got in trouble with security, they caught me filming and politely ask me to stop, which I did and this is why you will only see one video of this evening.  Don’t think I had a professional camera with me, it was thanks to Apple with their gadgets.

What a marvelous experience I had once again at Stereo with Tenaglia & Co. It is always get to meet up with some old friends, and new ones as well, and see their faces full of euphoria while listening to a master of music do his job. I just imagine what my face looked like because several time I would just look up and say WOW.

My understanding is that Tenaglia was still spinning at 6:00pm and I have no idea what time he ended the party, just to show how much love he has for Stereo and Stereoheads, one place where he can really be himself, and the same goes for everyone else as well.

Thank you Tenaglia, thank you friends, and thank you Stereo

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Steve Lawler - Opening Set at Space Ibiza 2011

If you have time, and want to listen to some good music, here is Lawler's opening set at Space Ibiza 2011.

RIP Jack Layton

Text of Jack Layton's letter to Canadians

August 20, 2011

Toronto, Ontario

Dear Friends,

Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.

Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.

I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected.

I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election.

A few additional thoughts:

To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.

To the members of my party: we’ve done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commitment you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let’s continue to move forward. Let’s demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government.

To the members of our parliamentary caucus: I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come. Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election.

To my fellow Quebecers: On May 2nd, you made an historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada’s Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all.

To young Canadians: All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don't let them tell you it can't be done.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.

All my very best,

Jack Layton

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Rosso - Entry 001

Remember Rosso? My friends that is travelling the world for one year and I'm supposed to keep track of him? Well them, he has sent me some pictures from Minsk (Belarus), and it sounds like he is having a lot of fun. Initially he spent a couple of days in Paris, where using the wonders of the magical gay-technology (Grindr) he met some interesting people.

Presently he is relaxing in Minsk, and soon he will departing to Turkey and Greece, where one of our friend from Toronto will join him. Once again, I wish I was doing the same thing, but no worries, I might ended up joining him in Bali next year.

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Matinne NYC - Labour Long Weekend

If you are not willing to fork the USD 300.00 + for a Electric Zoo pass the Matinée NYC Labour long weekend party is a good option:

MATINÉE NYC FESTIVAL: MAIN EVENT
SUNDAY, SEP 4TH - LABOR DAY WEEKEND
DISTRICT 36
29 W 36th Street, NYC
Doors open at 10pm



and the boys from Matinée are not kidding around, they are also covering Fire Island, and this case if you find yourself in the island then attending this party is a must

Danny Tenaglia @ (((Stereo))) - August 27, 2011

After so much fighting with AOL and Bell Canada, I finally have internet at home again, and it was actually nice because I was able to finish cleaning my new place, and organizing everything, or almost everything in its right place.

Anyway, Danny Tenaglia is returning to the temple, and I already have my tickets for this night - can't wait, specially since I have started picking and choosing my nights to go out, I guess I'm not a puppy anymore eh?

Self Machine

yes boys and girls, I have moved and I'm still trying to put everything in place, this is why you haven't heard from me lately. I have a very important visitor in Montreal right now, but soon we should go back to normal activities in this blog. Meanwhile, here is something for you