New York May Be Killing Me, But It Is Loving Jamie xx.

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Le Poisson Rouge was on fire Tuesday night, and at the red-hot center of the jaw dropping, booty shaking explosion of beats and bass stood an inconspicuous British youth wearing headphones and a wry smile. Jamie xx, DJ, musician, producer, and one third of the band the xx, killed it solo yesterday with a mind-blowing … Continue reading →

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Event Listing: Knights on Earth Record Release Show

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on May 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Knights on Earth are having their Record Release Show Sunday, May 23rd 2010 at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Admission for the event is $7 and that includes a copy of their new album, “Move Slow, Life Ends”. Le Poisson Rouge is located at 158 Bleecker Street between Sullivan Street and Thompson Street. … Continue reading →

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Your Best Bet: The Weekend Lineup

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on January 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Got nothing to do this weekend…Peep. Tonight KingNYC Launch Party @ Juliet  // 539 West 21st Street [West Chelsea] Joey Pero Live @ Joe’s Pub Public Theater // 8:30-10PM // 25 Lafayette St [East Village] The Big Bounce and James Kinney Live @ Ella // 9 Ave A [East Village] Hot Pursuit (VHS or BETA, … Continue reading →

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Turn It Up: Le Poisson Rouge with the xx & Finger on the Pulse

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on January 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

This past Saturday was Sheena Beaston‘s Raddest Radical Birthday extravaganza.   We headed to Lilly Coogans for some dive bar fun and then took the party over to LPR to catch The xx and FOTP.  I actually did not know of The xx prior to Saturday – but I knew it was going to be good.   … Continue reading →

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Out On The Town: Russ Chimes at LPR

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on November 16, 2009 · 1 Comment 

Saturday I was on a mission- a mission to dance.  For as much as I go out, my time on the dancefloor is not really where it should be… I spend too much time in cabs, sitting at tables, and getting fed vodka cranberry’s.  Anyway – Sat night I met up with some friends from … Continue reading →

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Daniel Nardicio's Fairy Home Companion

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on May 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

For those of you not familiar with the wild antics of Daniel Nardicio, often referred to as the “Gay Howard Stern,” prepare yourself. In just 7 years Daniel has managed to create an empire that includes Radio, Online TV, Social Networking, Parties and soon to be Apparel. In 2004 Time Out NY named him one … Continue reading →

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