Event: This Weekend @ Rise

The 10 year anniversary celebrations continue at RISE and this weekend there are some special guests that we all know too well...

Friday, January 30: PR Recordings presents Steve Porter & Friends

RISE-resident DJ/producer Steve Porter returns to the club where it all started for him. Before he matured into one of the State’s biggest dance music exports, with 70 singles to his credit and headlining gigs in the world’s best clubs, he was a local Boston DJ. In 1999, RISE-owner Tom Beaulieu was quick to recognize Porter’s talent, providing him with a home at the one club where he could develop the craft that would soon take him to six continents and back. He’s returned to help his home club celebrate ten years of world-class nightlife, with local support from Red Foxx and Eli Wilkie, two of today’s most recognizable names in the Boston dance music scene. Western Mass home turf homeys Chris Thorpe and Jon Winn will drop Deep Tech in the lounge all night.



Saturday, January 31st: Peter Rauhofer (NYC)

With a list of Remixes that reads like the Billboard's top 40, Peter Rauhofer is not only one of Madonna's favorite knob-tweakers but the recepient of a Grammy Award in 2000. As one of the bigger names in the Industry, Rauhofer popularity transcends outside the United States and gender lines. He is mostly known for his legendary residency at the Roxy in New York, and now is currently the resident DJ of the gay dance party called "Work." It's an honor to have him in town so get there early cause this one is gonna be packed.

...and Remember, anyone who emails mike@riseclub.us and mentions Manifest Destitute will receive reduced admission for themselves and their party this Friday.

Music: Radio like transmission caused by Hot Chips...

This is actually one for my Brother...who unfortunately I don't see much. I still remember when I introduced him to Joy Division and I can't really say but i think it changed his life like it changed mine. Anyways, before i get too sentimental, here's something that we found on the blogosphere. I feel everyone should check this out and go spend a few bucks for a good cause. War ain't a joke and it's usually children who suffer the most. And while music might not be the answer to stop conflict, it does have an incredible power to heal. Go do the right thing and support War Child! In the mean time, here's a sample of this incredible cover album with some of today's most critically acclaimed artists.

Hot Chip - Transmission (Joy Division Cover)

(also...peep this excellent Japanese Blog: http://discoattack.blogspot.com/)

Music: Italians do it Better but Bottin does it the Best...

For a label that claims that Italians do it Better, it was time they actually had an Italian on the Roster. DJ and Producer William Bottin hails from Venice a city that well...overflows with water a lot. In any case Bottin is joining the ranks of Chromatics and Glass Candy on the Italo Label du Jour. If you are into the whole Balearic/Cosmic Disco scene, you probably recognize his name from his recent appearance on the Cosmic Balearic Beats Vol. 1 compilation out now on Eskimo. The 3 part Vinyl sits nicely on my shelf thanks to Newbury comics (although I think they've still got some copies left) and Bottin's "Fondamente Nove" is one of the best tracks I've heard recently...simple bass and a fantastic progression. I guess Italians really do it better. In any case, in anticipation for "No Static" to be released on IDIB, here's a taste of the song and a mix brilliantly selected by Bottin himself. Enjoy...I'm off to make some Pasta alle Vongole.

Bottin - Fondamente Nove (Eskimo) Buy Here!
Bottin - Disko Aesthethics Mix (Italians do it Better)

Tracklist:

01. Bottin: No Static (Italians Do It Better 2009) Buy Here!

02. Who's Who: Hypnodance (Out 1980)

03. Bottin & Kotey: Hot Ring (Deep Freeze 2009)

04. Amnésie: Turas (Proto 1983) email me and I'll send it to you!

05. Cheaps: Moliendo Café (Memory Records 1983)

06. Cat Pee: Pole (1982, Bottin's surgeon edit 2008)

07. Egotrya: Volcano (Synthonic, 2008)

08. Bottin: Fondamente Nove (Eskimo, 2008)

09. Angels Program: Morning In Tokyo (Polydor, 1985)

10. Miss Plug Inn: Chanson D'Amour (Bottin mix)

11. Hypnotic Samba: Stop-Watch (Zyx, 1984)

12. Bottin: Undercover Monkey (demo)

13. Bottin & Ropie: Theme From St Mark (Beatport Exclusive 2008)

14. Zig Zag: Stop Stop Stop (Pacha, 1977)