Monday, June 29, 2009

Back out of the jacuzzi...

So its been a while since my last post. I realize what a commitment this whole blogging thing requires. And for good reason. We can experience so much in so little time that we can also forget. These moments are not only for you to look into and maybe get turned on to something new, their part of what I do and how I live my life.
Well, this past weekend I got to take part in a new movement happening in Brooklyn. The MyUberlife Rooftop Experience.Deity on Atlantic the former synagogue turn nightclub and living quarters just launched a roofdeck that is a little oasis in this great borough.

Hosted by MyUberlife in partnership with The Brooklyn Romance this new "private club" will sooner than later become the hot deck to park yourself at on a sunny Brooklyn day if you got the in's. Think of it as a little bit of that Soho house feel laced with Brooklyn flavor. They also have an aquatic element in the form of an infinity jacuzzi which I took full advantage of.


It was a day of live music showcasing a few emerging artists. We were graced with performances by Nicholas Howard who started it off on a hot note,


Rebecca Cherry brought in her own string section adding an angelic vibe to the roof.




and Naja Rosa who belted a sultry bluesy set that stirred things in the right direction.
Added were a couple cameos by Jenny Bapts who sang a quick accapella of "Rock with You" and a gent by the name of Shu who laid out some soulful keystrokes.

On the Dj side we had a solid trio, I had the opening set and led into performances then Hardy dropped a flyer than fly set post performance and MSB grabbed the baton and just took it into overdrive.The Roof was on fire!


It was an all out great day with some great people. Smiles all around.






Life is great.

Special shout goes to John Walder who captured moments of this crazy and amazing day. We were blessed with a double rainbow!!


Til next time. Get in where you fit in.

At your service,

The Boulevardist

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Pics from the Pin Up Poet Book Launch

This week I got to catch up with my lovely and multi talented friend Andrea Grant for her Pin Poet book launch party at Le Poisson Rouge. Andrea also has an animated series called MINX, a comic with a character based on her dreams. The woman gets deep.

I got to mingle with a few of her loyal fans of her comic and her pin ups. How fun is it to know a friend of yours has some true fans?! I also fancied the tattooed pin ups in the crowd. Theyre fun girls to know ;)












For more on Andrea check:

http://www.andreagrant.com/pinups_gallery.html
www.copiousamounts.com

At your service,

The Boulevardist

Spring wanting Summer


Ive been seen
Stuck in between
Innocently white sheets

Ive been seen
Stuck in between
Irregular Heart beats…

Ive been seen
Swimming up stream
And I cant really tell
Where our line meets

If youre following this theme
Its not really extreme
You just Trust in me
This is what I do

This wont be the last time
I’ll be in this same line
Because Its real hard to find
My way to you.

At your service,

The Boulevardist

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Bike, Bike then Body and Soul Memorial Weekend







Hello Good people,

I sure hope you enjoyed the surprisingly great weather this weekend. I took advantage on 2 wheels all weekend and surprisingly had the juice to let loose at the Body and Soul annual memorial day party. You would have thought you were at a New Years Eve gala with all the Balloons that lined Webster Hall that night. If you've followed the Body and Soul movement you know that these 3 legendary Dj's get down and do so for hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours...you get it right?

As a big part of my dancing history was spent in many a underground parties movin to deep house I tip my lid to these guys for bringing it that night and well into the morning. It was a musical journey with their distinct styles that just seem to flow seamlessly. Francois K with his Deep Space Soul, Danny Krivit with the Deep disco house remixes and then my favorite Joe Claussell with his percussion heavy-down and dirty house had me kickin and spinning non stop!

There was definitely no parking on this dance floor. "When you feel it in your soul let the groove take control and DANCE".

At your service,

The Boulevardist

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

An Experimental workspace for the Summer


I had the pleasure of checking out an experimental workspace called MEET at the Apartment yesterday. Curated by the folks at the Wooster collective this pad is styled out with pieces from their collection to the Philip Stark chairs and the Malin + Goetz toiletries in the restroom. Meet at the Apartment hosts freelancers who want to get out of the house and have a space all set up with Wifi, tons of power outlets, snacks and energy drinks and all the office supplies you need. They're opening up the space free of charge for the first Monday of each month for the summer to people from all walks of the creative industry to work, gain new contacts and develop discussions within the free lancers community. Throughout the day, speakers and specialists will be giving seminars on topics such as self-branding, job hunting and blogging. The Apartment was such a well put together space that I found myself inspired to keep on creating. It was a great time and I had many interesting conversations that in one way or another redirected some of my thinking which always refreshing.

for more info on the next event and to RSVP copy and paste the link below. Freelancers don't sleep on this. Space is limited.

http://firstmondaysatmeet.eventbrite.com/

At your service,

The Boulevardist