HARD fest made it’s New York City debut this past Saturday at Terminal 5. Dj Destructo, who started the HARD festivals in LA brought along a crew including Jack Beats, Rusko, Major Lazer, and Crookers. With a line up like that, everyone was sure to be in for a good night. While I had seen Diplo perform in the past, it was my first time seeing Major Lazer live. I had heard they put on a energetic stage show, but I had no idea what I was in for. I had underestimated what was about to happen, as Skerrit Bwoy ran onto the stage, with a bullet proof vest on, bottle of Courvoisier in one hand, and mic in the other. As if the crowd wasn’t worked up enough, the performance was full of special guests, including Santigold and Mr. Lex who came on for Hold The Line. Nina Sky and Ricky Blaze also came out for Keep it Goin’ Louder. The party continued as guests stormed the stage, and the dancers began daggering on stage. Everyone came out for this, including Theophilus London, and M.I.A., both watching from the sides of the stage.

If you are in LA, or can get to LA for any of the Hard Fest shows, I recommend it 100%. Hard will be throwing a two day Haunted Mansion party October 30th and 31st. And what better way to ring in the New Year than with Boys Noize, and HARD?

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I also did some video, editing it now, and will have it up ASAP!

Day 1 and Day 2 at Tastes Like Caramel

Heres at least two shots though, the rest I will get up this weekend.

David Guetta on the main stage at Electric Zoo

Steve Aoki at Electric Zoo

On Monday, Loris Diran displayed his upcoming Spring Summer 2010 collection at The Altman Building. The collection was a reflection on the designers childhood time spent at Coney Island. I was invited by Diran and his business partner, Mark Sage, to shoot not only the runway but also the behind the scenes action. Spotted in the audience: Nolé Marin, designer Malan Breton,  Real Housewife of New York, Alex McCord, and surprisingly enough, Ron Jeremy.

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Ok, so I have been back at home in New Hampshire for the summer taking some classes, and haven’t much thought about this site (there isn’t much of a nightlife here, believe me) until well, when the hosting bills came in. So I thought I would at least get SOMETHING up here, so here is an MP3 for you all. Thanks to Sheena Beaston Ive had this one stuck in my head for quite some time now.

The track is The Hood Internet ( link ), who are always the go to for mashups, mixing VEGA’s No Reason with Amanda Blank’s Might Like You Better. Sadly these are two of the many acts I have missed while being away, so if you are in one of the cities where either VEGA, or Amanda Blank (even The Hood Internet for that matter) are coming through, make sure to check them out. If you haven’t heard either, this track will get you hooked!

NYC, Ill be back soon enough!

The Hood Internet: No Reason to Like You Better (Amanda Blank vs. VEGA)

This ones a little late to get up here, I left NYC for New Hampshire and haven’t had a chance to edit these between packing/long bus rides. So that effectively made Saturday night my last night out in New York for a little while (Ill be back soon enough). Finger On The Pulse threw a great party! They kicked things off as the crowd started to arrive, then it was Europe meets New York with Justin Faust from Germany, Louis la Roche from The UK, and finally Danger from France.

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Alright so I really hate to sound so cliche, but I really just couldn’t get into the Deadmau5 show at Webster Hall last night. The crowd was a bit crazy, and I was having a pretty hard time standing without getting bumped around and getting drinks spilled on me. I think I might have had someone grinding against me at one point too…

Anyways, after Deadmau5 got on stage, I decided to call it an early night, so not too many shots in todays update.

Here’s to Louis la Roche and Danger tonight though!

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Last night, The Pink Agenda, a non-profit organization committed to raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation threw their annual spring gala at Twenty Four Fifth. The nights key note speech was delivered by Hoda Kotb, of NBC’s Today show and Dateline NBC, as well as a breast cancer survivor herself. Willie Geist of MSNBC was in attendance as was New York socialite Amanda Hearst, as well as fashion designers Keith Lissner and Timo Weiland.

It was great to run into fashion designer Abigail Lorick for a second time this week. Her designs were worn by many in attendance, including The Pink Agenda’s President and Founder, Marissa Renee Lee.

The night was full of cocktails, and socializing, as attendees bid on wonderful items including vacation packages and luxury items in both a live, and silent auction. Later, the crowd went down to the Hotel On Rivington’s THOR Bar for some after-party cocktails.

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While The Gates, a new exclusive, no promoters bar/club, hasn’t yet opened to the public, they have been hosting some high profile private parties recently. Tonight it was the venue for SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors & Composers)’s award show after party. MGMT was supposed to show up to DJ the event, however they never made it. The crowd still had a blast though wih Team Facelift keeping everyone dancing until 2 AM. Not bad for a Tuesday night.

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Fashion Designer Abigail Lorick, who designs the clothes for the ‘Eleanor Waldorf Collection’ on the show Gossip Girl hosted a viewing party at Tribeca Grand for tonight’s episode. The DJ was playing 80s music, and there were all the Bellinis you could drink! I donned a bow tie, and sat back and watched the show. I wont say anything about the episode, in case anyone hasn’t seen it yet! ( I never really had watched the shoe much personally..but I might have to now)

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Rude NY threw a Rude Cruise! The weather was perfect to hang out, listen to some music, dance, drink, play with squirt guns, and just have an overall good time. Check out the full gallery for pictures of Rude Bear!

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And just for fun, this was a running theme for the cruise:

The Lonely Island ft T-Pain - I’m On A Boat