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Categories: boogie/funk, disco, vinyl rips | 1 Comment

Hi-Gloss was a studio band started by producer Giuliano Salerni of Prelude fame. with guest vocalists like Luther Vandross & Ullanda McCullough, and bassist Timmy Allen (Change, BB&Q Band), its no mystery why their material is so solid. their 1981 self-titled LP is pretty much gold from start to finish – these are two of [...]

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the launch/v-day celebré edition of RENDEZVOUS went off with a BANG! big big thanks to everyone that turned out last Friday and got hot on the floor. special thanks to our guest Arohan, our hostesses Nouel & Natalia, the Holocene crew, Jasten on the visuals, and Deneb for the snaps!
enjoy the photos below, and hit [...]

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She’s gonna break your heart…

Categories: events, mixes, monorailpdx.com presents | 3 Comments

with NIGHT SHIFT just around the corner (THIS SATURDAY!), we’re excited to announce yet another big change for 2010:
after nearly a year of our flagship “Monorail” parties, which involved a lot of experimentation with video and a pretty specific selection of music (basically cosmic disco & boogie funk), Lamar and i decided to take a [...]

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woooo… that was a LONG hiatus!
we’re back in action though, and with a lot of news for the new year – i’ll take you through it slowly…
we’re proud to introduce the FIRST of TWO new monthly parties for our Portland lovers: NIGHT SHIFT at Someday Lounge.

NIGHT SHIFT is the first party of its kind in [...]

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Grace Jones – Private Life
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Been listening to this disco goddess all day. Her steely gaze, independent heart, and assertive sexuality are just kind of femininity I crave today.
These songs come from Grace Jones’ 4th album Warm Leatherette which was recorded in the Bahamas and released [...]

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DJ Tigerstripes tipped me off last night about Bombin’ (1988), an inspiring UK documentary about Bronx graffiti artist Brim Fuentes and the NYC hip hop movement. Brim sets out across the UK to prove that one man’s belief in himself, art, and music can free you from the oppression of poverty and racism. Written [...]

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December’s MONORAIL party was a blast! for our seventh installment, we asked Patricia Furpurse – friend, collaborator, co-conspirator – to join us, as well as synthfunk duo, Starlight & Magic.

…and as always, the rest of the shots are on our FB group HERE. join us, won’t you?
seeya next time!
- Remy

Categories: events, mixes, weird gear | 1 Comment

first, a quick reminder: i’m officially ending my hiatus with a BANG at the Beats In Space SF Holiday Party tomorrow (Friday) night. i’ll be kicking off the soiree at Triple Crown, followed by the amazing 40 THIEVES, and a long set by JG WILKES (of the legendary Optimo parties). i’ve been assured that affordable [...]

Categories: boogie/funk, weird gear | 2 Comments

no doubt this is probably everywhere by now, but its fucking Dam-Funk and Nite Jewel, so whatever.
i heard about this collab for xlr8r’s “tune in an afternoon” happening a few weeks ago somewhere, and was wondering when it was gonna drop – looks like today’s the day, eh?
sorry that the track is 192kbps. sorry that [...]

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Here’s an awesome new mix by Monorail pal DJ Maxx Bass
“Wreckless With Your House” Track List:
1. I Can’t Stay Away ( MBP Slender Edit )- Ragtyme
2. You Used To Hold Me ( Rivera Mix )- Ralphi Rosario
3. Reckless With Your Love- Azari & III
4. Jack to The Sound Of The Underground- Fast Eddie
5. House Nation [...]

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mono7

So it creeped up on us a bit quicker than we expected this month but we are stoked to be hosting the 7th installment of MONORAIL at Holocene tomorrow Friday the 4th. this month will feature the return of Patricia Furpurse, a serious friend and supporter of the MONORAIL cause. and the first ever performance [...]