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"These days, there seem to be far more DJs and clubbers open to sounds inspired by the late '70s and early '80s. There are some superb records being released from such labels as DFA,Speak and Rong Music."

Matt Anniss, Editor of iDJ Magazine UK

PLAY IT LOUD!

"Play It Loud!", "Play It Say It!", "We Say, Play It Say It!" are all phrases that aren't expected to have much of an impact on the masses. To club DJs, dance music enthusiasts and 12" vinyl collectors both past and present, the phrases are not only synonymous with the vinyl records and round white stickers they were printed on; they also mark an era in art, music and club culture. Like-minded DJs Henry Maldonado (Son of Sound / Speak recordings), Doug Gomez (Drrtyhaze) and Darshan Jesrani (Metro Area) pay tribute to this era with Play It Loud!

Play It Loud! is an event that celebrates New York club and art culture during its golden-area run in the 70's and late 80's. While there is certainly no shortage of disco and post-disco nostalgia-fueled gatherings these days, Gomez, Maldonado and Jesrani come together to help reinforce the musical integrity and vibe that is seemingly disappearing in New York nightlife. A celebration in honor of a lost New York art scene; Play It Loud! is a haven for the creative and supports artists in the form of galleries, showcases, musical and visual performances.

A simple white round sticker and a catch phrase, may have helped the reign of the 12" dance single at a time where the music pressed on these records still sell themselves today. The irony in this is why Darshan Jesrani, Doug Gomez and Son of Sound welcome you to Play It Loud!

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PLAY IT LOUD! FERBRUARY 20TH, 2010

Thanks to everyone who came out and donated money to Haiti through UNICEF at our party. For our February edition of Play it Loud! House dance contest from 5pm-10pm, Play it Loud! Dance party from 10pm-4am with an extra dose of classic house. Details below

In the meantime, check out the PIL crew on 89.1FM's "Downtown Affair" with host Mike McGill.. Lets Get Serious.net

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	Henry Maldonado (Son of Sound) Henry Maldonado recently reinvents himself as Son of Sound. A quick discog search will immediately associate him with his House 2 House, Rhythm Section and various other aliases during House Music's run in the 1990s. Releases on seminal House labels Strictly Rhythm, King Street, Henry Street and MAW Records would later set the stage for his Nu-Disco imprint Speak Recordings. His label boasts a catalog of releases that includes Nu-disco royalty In Flagranti, Nick Chacona, Michoacan, Drrtyhaze, Stevie Kotey, Dean Meredith and his own Son of Sound releases.

	Darshan Jesrani Darshan Jesrani is most known as half of the Brooklyn based Metro Area. He and disco resurrecting partner Morgan Geist are on the shortlist of pioneer DJ / Producers considered responsible for the recent Nu Disco, Re-Edit and Belearic Disco movement here in the U.S. Metro Area's contribution would set the stage for a flurry of quality releases, including his work with NY based disco band Escort, releases on Tirk Recordings, Mood Music, Environ and many others. Darshan has graced DJ booths all over the world and continues to drop fantastic sets at the PS.1 Summer Warm Up, his Adult Section party at Cielo with Citizen Kane , APT, Love, Club 205 and other NY disco friendly venues. ;

	Doug Gomez Doug Gomez and studio partner Matthew Moffre are Drrtyhaze. In just a short time, the duo has managed to make Drrtyhaze synonymous with quality disco-influened dance music all over the world. Releases on notable labels Gomma, Tirk Recordings, Redux, Truffle and Speak Recordings catapulted the duo into the who's who list of Nu-disco DJs. Doug spent 10 years as an A&R for two New York based House labels, and has contributed to the success of some of the most popular named in the genre. Doug's music collection and taste are a direct result of being a passionate native New Yorker and veteran DJ.


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