After three sold-out shows in NYC this past fall, Taiwanese dream pop quintet Sunset Rollercoaster returns to NYC for a special performance at Knockdown Center in celebration of LPR’s 15th anniversary!
Both Mr. G and Jayda G are renowned for their unmistakable sounds and their embodiment of house music’s most essential and expressive qualities. Mr. G has been a household name for over two decades, with classics like “Daily Prayer” and “Transient” perfecting a balance of raw energy with refined, lush soul. Few have mastered the exquisitely unvarnished as much as he has. Jayda G has established herself as an exceptional presence, moving from strength to strength. The Grammy-nominated artist is as beloved in the underground as she is highly regarded in the mainstream. Renowned for her high-energy performances as a DJ, her vitality and boundless enthusiasm set her apart. Her most recent “Blue Lights” EP floats with the softness of a summer breeze while still hitting with a supple punch. New York’s MoMA Ready completes the lineup. Wyatt D. Stevens aka MoMA READY is an audio visual artist & film maker, as well as the Owner of the lifestyle and music label Haus of Altr. His 2019 album The NYC Dance Project broke him onto the scene, landing himself a spot on DJ Mag’s 2019 emerging artists list.
LankyFag (Josh Sharp) Presents
WMD 2: CLOWNS RUN THE CLUB
A Benefit for the Ali Forney Center
It’s April Fool’s Weekend and the clowns are back for another club night of goof troopery. Expect DJs to keep your twirling and LOLing, NYC’s top queer comedians cutting up as club kids, stuntery, gaggery and a few special performances. All talent is volunteering so that every coin raised can go to the Ali Forney Center. Turn a look! Act a fool! Wear something stupid! 🤡 CLOWNS RUN THE CLUB 🤡
Come celebrate Eric’s midlife crisis in a bizarre circus of freaks, drunks, drug addicts, and Pilates instructors.
On March 31, the legendary Kerri Chandler (aka the Godfather of House) returns home to Knockdown Center.
**Henry Wu can no longer perform due to personal reasons, Eli Escobar steps up in his place**
Club Carry will partner with designer Marshall Columbia to take over Knockdown Center and throw Femme Fantasy, NYFW’s closing party intended to celebrate the talent and magic of New York’s femme DJs and performers. Marshall Columbia will dress select DJs, hosts, and guests in clothes and accessories from their newest collection, and 10% of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to For the Gworls and Coalition for Black Trans Economic Liberation.
DJ Harvey’s timeless swagger and uninhibited approach have brought him to every stage, from giant festivals to grimy warehouse raves to tightly-packed gay bars, and more. Harvey is a visionary whose sound includes, but cannot be limited to cosmic disco, dirty techno, classic house and balearic sounds. More than that, he’s a near mythic presence in the booth, embodying dance music’s most lurid and dyonisian essence. Ash Lauryn has become a figurehead for modern house music, blending a classical sound with modern suaveness. Her Underground and Black platform has become a globally-recognized hub, working with Movement, NTS and more. She’s been an unmissable force in the US and abroad, with a schedule that’s taken her across North America, to Europe, Japan, Australia and more.
Louie Vega returns to Knockdown Center with his Expansions NYC, this time with Theo Parrish and Anané.
Vega is hands down one of dance music’s most important, foundational voices. As a member of the duo Masters at Work, he helped to define the sound of house music. In his solo work, he’s shown a range that extends from essential club tracks to expansive latin jazz. His DJ sets are masterclasses, balancing a lifetime of experience with wide-open ears. Headlining an Expansions NYC gives him free reign; you will not want to miss. Theo Parrish is a true legend of Detroit house. An artist respected for his uncompromising vision, his productions are some of the most unique and affecting in the canon. From classic tracks like “Heal Yourself and Move” to more recent live band excursions, Parrish’s music consistently exudes a mercurial depth and richly-textured beauty. As a DJ, Parrish prizes the exploratory and visceral, the emphatic and the profound. Anané completes the lineup. The Cape Verde-born artist is the founder of Nulu Music and a multifaceted performer, vocalist, DJ, curator and more. Her storied career has brought her across the globe, from nightclubs to festivals, performances at the Super Bowl and the African National Conference and much more. Her music, whether solo or in collaboration, expresses her roots and personal journey.
Tickets on-sale Friday, Feb. 3 at 10am EST.