First time in New York , Any must see Electronic Music stuff?

JackFlashAudio · 24th July 2011

Hello GS,
Im going to be in New York for the next week starting tomorrow & was wondering if there were any must-see music shops or venues as far as Electronic Music is concerned. I'm curious if theres anything in NY like Analog Haven from So Cal or Robot Speak in Nor Cal. Also if anyone knows of any clubs that an Electronic music lover might have some fun at in NY, Id love to know. Thanks for your time in advance. Very exited to finally visit the big city :-)

tstu102 · 24th July 2011

there's not much left in terms of stores. Rogue Music in the city, and Main Drag in williamsburg brooklyn.

Electronic music is a pretty catch all phrase in terms of seeing music...anything more specific you're looking for?

JackFlashAudio · 24th July 2011

Thanks for your reply. As far as specifics, I love house music and Im always up for anything experimental. In San Francisco there's a bit of a tech-house scene (hope I don't get flammed for using that term), so id love anything along those lines. I suppose what I should of asked is: Are there any Electro music scenes in NY that are unique to NY? Other than that I'm up for anything new & was curious if any slutz had any favorite places they wanted to share. Thanks again tstu102!

seen-da-sizer · 24th July 2011

This my be a little off topic, but when you are in NYC go see the Blue Men Group! I went there several times and it was always a blast.

If you have time the head over to New Jersey, there is this:

JackFlashAudio · 24th July 2011

Im actually leaving New Jersey right now & it is HOT!!! Google is telling me that NY is even hotter! record breaking heat. Ill take your advice on looking into Blue man group, I saw them years ago when I was younger, before I knew anything about audio engineering or production, im sure seeing them now would be a very different (and fun) experience. Thanks for the input, always appreciated:-)

TMurphyMusic · 25th July 2011

See La Monte Young's "Dream House"! Once in a lifetime experience that will change your perception of the physical nature of sound in space.

Other then that, for stores I second Main Drag and Rogue.

In terms of parties, cruise the listservs to learn about Bushwick and Williamsburg raves, parties, and box socials. There is the meatpacking mega-club scene if you are into that sort of thing. (I don't judge)

fooddude · 25th July 2011

I used to live in SF too..then moved to NYC after (now temp back in socal for the mean time). Yeah, east coast and NY is HOT for us spoiled Cali folk, lol. West coast is so perfect in weather it is sometimes ridiculous and spoils you, haha. Especially coming from SF, where it is soo nice, brisk and cool year round, it can be way too hot in nyc in the summer; "dog breath" hot in the subway stations. But, the way I saw it, the heat is just a minor minor con and totally worth it to be in such a kick butt city

Music scenes unique and quintessential to NY? If you like deep house, then it's the place to be...lots and lots of dope east coast and NY djs that play classics and underground house music that almost never gets played in SF or LA venues (or at least very rarely). East coast style house I notice is very rare in SF and LA. Santos party house, Water Taxi Beach, APT lounge, Mr. Saturday Night undergrounds in Bk and Sunday daytime party (used to be called sundays best) at gowanus canal, random boat parties, Wednesday at Cielo Louie Vega (fri/sat at cielo is upscale/table service/mainstream crowd if you want to avoid that), Sullivan Room, Pier Street outdoor venue..... theres another thread where to party in NYC that lists lots of info.. search it

Wishing I was there right now

maxwelldub · 25th July 2011

Cielo, for sure.

JackFlashAudio · 25th July 2011

Damn guys, couldn't have asked for a better batch of responses, thank you so much. Im in town till Saturday, I'll be checking out Water Taxi, Cielo, & La Monte Young's "Dream House" for sure. My week just got much more exiting!

fooddude · 25th July 2011

What about quintessential food you can't get anywhere else? Gotta try the chicken & lamb on rice on 53 & 6th (8pm-4am has the best cooks), Artichoke Pizza, DiFara pizza, Katz deli, Momofuku.....

tstu102 · 25th July 2011

PM'd you.

smokingrobot · 25th July 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen-da-sizer

If you have time the head over to New Jersey, there is this:

where is this?

seen-da-sizer · 25th July 2011

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Originally Posted by smokingrobot

where is this?

How about you click on the image!

http://www.threewavemusic.com/

jtregoat · 25th July 2011

Well, there's a rave thingy on Friday. Or, if you're willing to spend a little more $$, there's a Bag Raiders + Ellie Goulding concert at Terminal 5 but you'd have to find tickets on Craigslist and I don't know how much of a party it'd be.

The rave: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130172143731380

I'll probably go to the rave so let me know if you go

The Real MC · 25th July 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen-da-sizer

How about you click on the image!

threewavemusic.com - Keyboard speciality store

Sh#t, that collection has expanded 3x since I last visited that website!

Nice to see a store that isn't overwhelmingly stocked with guitars. The stores around me stock zero nada none decent keyboards

seen-da-sizer · 25th July 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MC

Sh#t, that collection has expanded 3x since I last visited that website!

Guess Sam is asking too much for those vintage synths, and has to stockpile them now!

aunshui · 26th July 2011

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Originally Posted by jtregoat

The rave: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130172143731380

I'll probably go to the rave so let me know if you go

NYC ravers is a solid group of people, they keep it pretty authentic in this time of top 40 bullshit.

You're doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least stop by the big Sam Ash and Manny's on 48th st. Avoid the 14th street guitar center like the plague

tstu102 · 26th July 2011

subscribe to this Nonsense NYC for all things warehouse related.

Deepspell · 26th July 2011

Parties: blkmarketmembership / verboten / basic / resolute
Clubs: district 36 / pacha / cielo

There are tons of other smaller underground parties as well but you gotta know people...

If u like vinyl, check out halcyon in dumbo brooklyn.

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24th July 2011	#1
JackFlashAudio Gear nut Joined: Jan 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 114 Thread Starter	First time in New York , Any must see Electronic Music stuff? Hello GS, Im going to be in New York for the next week starting tomorrow & was wondering if there were any must-see music shops or venues as far as Electronic Music is concerned. I'm curious if theres anything in NY like Analog Haven from So Cal or Robot Speak in Nor Cal. Also if anyone knows of any clubs that an Electronic music lover might have some fun at in NY, Id love to know. Thanks for your time in advance. Very exited to finally visit the big city :-)

24th July 2011	#3
JackFlashAudio Gear nut Joined: Jan 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 114 Thread Starter	Thanks for your reply. As far as specifics, I love house music and Im always up for anything experimental. In San Francisco there's a bit of a tech-house scene (hope I don't get flammed for using that term), so id love anything along those lines. I suppose what I should of asked is: Are there any Electro music scenes in NY that are unique to NY? Other than that I'm up for anything new & was curious if any slutz had any favorite places they wanted to share. Thanks again tstu102! Last edited by JackFlashAudio; 24th July 2011 at 06:33 PM.. Reason: typo

24th July 2011	#4
seen-da-sizer Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oceania Posts: 1,798	This my be a little off topic, but when you are in NYC go see the Blue Men Group! I went there several times and it was always a blast. If you have time the head over to New Jersey, there is this: __________________ Keep things simple: A can-opener lets you eat, not a microwave (Waldorf branded products excluded).

25th July 2011	#7
fooddude Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,274	I used to live in SF too..then moved to NYC after (now temp back in socal for the mean time). Yeah, east coast and NY is HOT for us spoiled Cali folk, lol. West coast is so perfect in weather it is sometimes ridiculous and spoils you, haha. Especially coming from SF, where it is soo nice, brisk and cool year round, it can be way too hot in nyc in the summer; "dog breath" hot in the subway stations. But, the way I saw it, the heat is just a minor minor con and totally worth it to be in such a kick butt city Music scenes unique and quintessential to NY? If you like deep house, then it's the place to be...lots and lots of dope east coast and NY djs that play classics and underground house music that almost never gets played in SF or LA venues (or at least very rarely). East coast style house I notice is very rare in SF and LA. Santos party house, Water Taxi Beach, APT lounge, Mr. Saturday Night undergrounds in Bk and Sunday daytime party (used to be called sundays best) at gowanus canal, random boat parties, Wednesday at Cielo Louie Vega (fri/sat at cielo is upscale/table service/mainstream crowd if you want to avoid that), Sullivan Room, Pier Street outdoor venue..... theres another thread where to party in NYC that lists lots of info.. search it Wishing I was there right now __________________ http://soundcloud.com/edgar-m http://soundcloud.com/edgarmaguyon http://www.youtube.com/user/fooddudeone/videos http://vimeo.com/edgarmaguyon http://www.flickr.com/photos/fooddude

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24th July 2011	#2
tstu102 Gear addict Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 477	there's not much left in terms of stores. Rogue Music in the city, and Main Drag in williamsburg brooklyn. Electronic music is a pretty catch all phrase in terms of seeing music...anything more specific you're looking for?

25th July 2011	#6
TMurphyMusic Gear nut Joined: Jul 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 109	See La Monte Young's "Dream House"! Once in a lifetime experience that will change your perception of the physical nature of sound in space. Other then that, for stores I second Main Drag and Rogue. In terms of parties, cruise the listservs to learn about Bushwick and Williamsburg raves, parties, and box socials. There is the meatpacking mega-club scene if you are into that sort of thing. (I don't judge)

25th July 2011	#8
maxwelldub Gear addict Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 345	Cielo, for sure.

25th July 2011	#14
jtregoat Gear Head Joined: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 60	Well, there's a rave thingy on Friday. Or, if you're willing to spend a little more $$, there's a Bag Raiders + Ellie Goulding concert at Terminal 5 but you'd have to find tickets on Craigslist and I don't know how much of a party it'd be. The rave: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130172143731380 I'll probably go to the rave so let me know if you go

26th July 2011	#18
tstu102 Gear addict Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 477	subscribe to this Nonsense NYC for all things warehouse related.

26th July 2011	#19
Deepspell Gear nut Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 78	Parties: blkmarketmembership / verboten / basic / resolute Clubs: district 36 / pacha / cielo There are tons of other smaller underground parties as well but you gotta know people... If u like vinyl, check out halcyon in dumbo brooklyn. Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Gearslutz.com App