The Vanguard to play at Midnight on NYE

The Broad Street Ballroom is located down the street from the New York Stock Exchange in the heart of the financial district. The historical architecture of this former bank oozes an “old New York” vibe perfect for celebrating the New Year in style. Surrounded by cobblestone streets, this elegant ballroom is adorned with breathtaking 30-foot mosaic pillars set on marble floors and a stunning 225 foot mural that wraps the perimeter of the room. The airy, open layout and customized lighting of this luxurious space is the ultimate setting for NYC’s most ultra-chic VIP New Years Eve party.

Come dance your way into 2010 with the hottest music spun by DJ Lindsay Luv and a surprise live performance by The Vanguard at midnight. Sip cocktails from the premium open bar and enjoy delicious gourmet passed h’ors dourves while waiting to watch the ball drop on the state-of-the-art 22-by-22 foot projection screen. The fun doesn’t stop after your complimentary champagne toast at midnight! The live performance will keep the party going well into the night.

With four tiers of luxury VIP accommodations, a special live midnight performance, 5 hours of premium open bar and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight the Broad Street Ballroom is truly NYC’s most ultra chic New Year’s Eve party. Get your tickets now for this exclusive event!

Pricing:

The “Wall Street Bailout” – $75.00

Party in style without breaking the bank! The Wall Street Bailout offers guests the opportunity to enjoy all of the amenities of the Broad Street Ballroom at a discounted price. Guests receive 5 complimentary drink tickets while enjoying 3 hrs Passed Gourmet Hors Dourves, Midnight Champagne Toast, Party Favors and a special live performance. Additional drink tickets will be available to purchase at the venue at $7 each or 5 for $25. Cash only.

VIP “Water Street” – $110.00

Guests enjoy:
5 hrs Premium Open Bar
3 hrs Passed Gourmet Hors D’ouerves
Midnight Champagne Toast
Party Favors

VIP “Church Street” – $130.00

Guests Enjoy:
Reserved VIP Standing Cocktail Table
5 hrs Premium Open Bar
3 hrs Passed Gourmet Hors D’ouerves
Midnight Champagne Toast
Party Favors

VIP “Wall Street” – $175.00

Guests Enjoy:
Reserved VIP Cocktail Table & Seating
Dedicated Cocktail Service
5 hrs Premium Open Bar
3 hrs Passed Gourmet Hors D’ouerves
Midnight Champagne Toast
Complimentary Bottle of Champagne
Gourmet Dessert Platter
Party Favors

For Tickets please call: 347.213.9329

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Ultra VIP Lounge Guests will enjoy
A 12-Course “Tapas Style” Tasting Menu

Garlic Shrimp Sauteed with Scampi Sauce
Smoked Salmon Mousse with Caviar
Lobster Tails with Brandy Sauce
Stuffed Calamari with Marinara Sauce
Mini Osso Bucco Braised Veal Shank drizzled in Demi Glace
Sliced Duck Breast Topped with Figs and Duck Confit
Vitella’s Chicken: Sautéed Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with A White Wine Sauce
Mozzarella Caprese
Parmesan Crusted Artichokes Hearts with Boursin Cheese
Braised Short Ribs Assorted
Polenta Encrusted Jumbo-Lump Crab Cakes with a Caper-Lemon Roulade

DJ Lindsay Luv – Guest Feature on MusicIsArt

Reposted from: http://musicisart.ws/guest-feature-lindsay-luv/

(Toronto Film Festival 2009 Photographed by Ademar Dias for Lifeline Photography)

The Experience of Being a DJ
Written by Lindsay Luv

My background was originally in the music industry having worked in business development at the Orchard and as an agent with top artists like The Raveonettes, as a DJ booker with notable DJs like Eddie Baez, and then in brand event marketing with emerging DJs and artists including Justice, Chromeo, Ladytron, Crystal Castles, Dangerous Muse, Busy P, The Presets and so many others. For five years I worked the business side of the sphere yet my jobs always relied on my ability to seek out new artists and emerging talent. This was definitely an inevitable setup for me to one day pursue DJing although I never even thought it a possibility until my friend, Adam Goldstein aka the late DJ AM, pointed out I should give it a whirl.

I was sitting with him in his room at the Bryant Park Hotel catching up before his set at Deko Lounge in Jersey and shouting some of the latest tunes I had discovered from relatively unknown artists at the time, Canada’s Thurderheist and Dragonette, as well as LA’s own Shiny Toy Guns, as he downloaded them in a fury. Adam loved the tracks and gave me a sideways smile and asked me if I have ever considered DJing…. No, I hadn’t.

(Photo Credit : Coachella 2009- Palm Springs | Photographed by: Denise Mijares |
MakeUp & Hair: Courtney Wolfe | Styled by: Dalit Gwenna | Shirt by Wildfox Couture)

When the recession hit and music marketing started to hit a standstill, I remember sitting on my couch bored and restless thinking what the HELL am I going to do with my life! I remembered Adam’s words and I just picked up and jetted over to Guitar Center and bought everything I would need to teach myself to DJ (with some help from my DJ friends). Without a trust fund or a sugar daddy (ha!) the basic facts were I needed to make money to survive here and fast by switching my focus in the music industry. However instead of taking the easy way out-Ipod DJing etc-I wanted to learn from the ground-up no matter how challenging it seemed and eventually be respected for my craft. With my friends the Boyd brothers opening up their clubs to me, and DJ friends like Cindy Kim, I studied, practiced and learned what I needed to start spinning. I practiced at friends’ studio spaces and these venues during the day for hours –pretending the place was packed.

Landing great gigs was made possible by my industry contacts from my past work and thousands of followers on Myspace, Facebook, and Joonbug. Today, after a year of full-time DJing (and always practicing every day) I still feel like I have so much more to learn. To be a ‘DJ’ these days is a loose word, but to be a true ‘DJ’ is a whole different ballgame, and one that I continue to self teach myself every day and improve upon. My business motto is to start in the mail-room if you want to be a CEO, and I apply that to my own skill set and career. I know who I am and where I started and where I am going. I think if you want to be successful at any activity you need to put in the time but stay confident in your progress and be real.

What AM saw in me was my ability to discover new music and emerging artists–I think that is what makes me special in my craft– the same way mash-ups are what made him extra special in his.  I was so excited to one day maybe have an opportunity to DJ with him and am so incredibly sad he is gone.  He is and will forever remain a huge inspiration in my career.

(Photo Credit : Coachella 2009- Palm Springs | Photographed by: Denise Mijares |
MakeUp & Hair: Courtney Wolfe | Styled by: Dalit Gwenna)

Things that I’m Currently Obsessed With::

ART of Sebastian Picker

I dated his nephew, singer-songwriter Pablo, for a number of years in college and fell in love with his artwork. Pablo had a few of his paintings and when I left Boston to pursue a career in NYC he gave me an original piece from his early days to christen my new apartment. The canvas hangs above my bed and his use of a monochromatic color scheme is calming and stunning and sends a message of struggle, hope, peace and love. His work is highly regarded in the art world and I hope to buy more pieces in the near future.

MUSIC of The Raveonettes

I essentially never stop talking about my favorite band, The Raveonettes! I have grown up with this band throughout my NYC years. They were in many ways my first big ‘break” in working in the music industry. I came here by myself after college from Boston- not knowing anyone and knowing I had to “make it” here to survive.

I began working with the management team for this new band right when they were releasing their very first EP “Whip It On”, and have continued to support and work with them in varying capacities even today. The Raveonettes have released multiple full length albums and have toured with the likes of Depeche Mode and the Strokes, playing hundreds of sold out shows in the US and abroad.

The band is truly original and their sound is unlike any other artist I have heard today. I have seen them perform in major cities– Chicago, Austin, LA, NYC– and my parents will see them this week in Boston. They are both friends and an inspiration and continue to surprise and delight me with each CD released.

MOVIES of The 80s

I am pretty much obsessed with everything 80’s and am known to watch Pretty In Pink on rainy days. I have loved re-discovering my 80’s movie favorites and can’t get over how kooky and borderline creepy Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth” is! I love, love, love David Bowie and think this movie and the music and imagery is simply genius! Some other favorites include Weird Science, Lost Boys, Big, Say Anything, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Can’t Buy Me Love. The 80’s rock!

Lindsay Luv MixTape
(For Streaming Purposes Only)

I love electro house and the 80’s, so here are some of my favorite tracks of today and yesterday, all with an electric edge! Rawk! — Please visit the original post (http://musicisart.ws/guest-feature-lindsay-luv/) for the Mix Tape and a FREE download.

RethinkPopMusic CMJ Showcase

On Thursday, October 22nd RethinkPopMusic hosted an unofficial CMJ Showcase at Crash Mansion with the assistance of Absolut, Spaten Beer, Red Roof Inns, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, U-Haul and Yak Pak.

Once again we had 350+ through the door but I think that has much more to do with great performances by Ambassadors, The Vanguard, The Aviation Orange, The Glorious Veins and our late night guests Lindsay Luv and Mikealis.

Thanks to everyone who came out including all our friends from MTV, S1Songs, The Postelles and ALL!