{"id":1514,"date":"2013-06-26T16:16:03","date_gmt":"2013-06-26T16:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artforprogress.org\/blog\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2013-06-26T16:16:03","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T16:16:03","slug":"dancing-under-the-stars-on-the-east-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artforprogress.org\/blog\/2013\/06\/26\/dancing-under-the-stars-on-the-east-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancing Under the Stars on the East River"},"content":{"rendered":"

After an inspiring night of live music, DJs will takeover the spotlight Saturday and they will set the tone for a night of dancing under the stars in the greatest city in the world. While many of the performers are veterans of the underground NYC scene, we do have a long time NYC favorite who’s at the top of his game right now, and that DJ is Hector Romero<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hector, once known as “Baby Hec” in his early years in the biz, is a taste-maker, a so-called DJs DJ, who always delivers for the masses. Currently, you can find him tantalizing crowds from Italy to Tokyo with his eclectic sets that cross dance music genres.\u00a0 We’re fortunate to have him for this special night in support of equality and art education in NYC. But, before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we’d like to introduce our other talent on hand for the evening.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn’s Sal Leone<\/a> is stepping back into the scene after a short hiatus and we’re sure Sal will bring his best Saturday. Sal formerly part of the Deepa crew, who have thrown raucous deep house parties around these United States for many years, knows how to rock a party and he’s not just spinning deep house anymore!<\/p>\n

Next up is Atilla Da Hun<\/a> who’s the ever-present Saturday resident at his East Village mainstay Key Bar.\u00a0 Atilla has a keen sense of knowing what his guests want to hear and on any given Saturday you can catch him playing extended sets of great house music to a dedicated crowd that knows who they came to see.<\/p>\n

AFP’s own, DJ Gatto <\/a>brings a certain flavor to the dance floor with creative sets that stretch the dance music landscape. From the deepest bombastic sounds to the tribal hard house classic, you’re never quite sure what you will hear, but you know people will be shaking their asses.\u00a0 Whether its opening for Derrick Carter, Charles Webster or Scumfrog, one things for certain, quality underground house music is on the menu.<\/p>\n

Just back from LA, DJ\/Producer Andy Slate<\/a> will spin the last set before Hector takes over to close out the evening.\u00a0 Andy has quite a resume going back to his days when he organized the first Hungarian float in 1997 for Berlin’s Loveparade.\u00a0 Since that time, his productions have become frequent selections of dance music heavyweights such as Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Richie Hawtin and many others.\u00a0 Currently, Andy’s track “Shake It” is getting huge play from many of the top players in the business.<\/p>\n

As Hector takes over to a packed dance floor on the east river, the level of excitement and energy will be off the charts. It’s not Ibiza folks, but it will be pretty damn close. Don’t miss this special night!<\/p>\n