1) the party machine of dynamic DJ/visionary promoter MR JONATHAN TOUBIN who is currently changing the world one wild 45rpm rager at a time! Making life a little spicier by prompting folks to dance at rock shows, bars, art galleries, and other places that used to be no fun. And simultaneously offering a higher quality/more unique MAXIMUM ROCK AND SOUL alternative to the “music” typically spun at discos, raves, loft parties,etc. While busy DJ-ing and throwing his trademark HAPPENINGS and SOUL CLAP/DANCE-OFF parties around the globe alone and also featuring live musical acts like KING KHAN & THE BBQ/SHRINES, OH SEES, or QUINTRON & MS PUSSYCAT, or at festivals like PONDEROSA STOMP, FUN FUN FUN, POP MONTREAL, SLED ISLAND, NXNE, SXSW, CMJ, etc. When stuck in the core of the wormy apple, Mr Toubin can still be found:
* SUNDAY – TUESDAY: Hopefully resting, but how often does that happen? Seriously babies – he turned over 300 gigs last year and rarely gets a night off....
* WEDNESDAYS at MOTOR CITY BAR ("NEW YORK NIGHT TRAIN WEDNESDAY" - our first party and a downtown rock and roll tradition! Our only hang-out (though sometimes dance-party) w/special guests from across the NYC music community - a downtown subcultural "cheers"... if you will... Members of Butthole Surfers, Bad Seeds, Black Lips, etc have all turned guest DJ sets there and everybody from Jack White to Noel Gallagher to Scarlet Johanson have hung out there.)
* THURSDAYS at BEAUTY BAR BROOKLYN("BOOGALOO SHAMPOO" - all night 45rpm soul dancing relocated to this Bushwick location in June with awesome guest DJ legends like Fine Wine, Phast Phreddie, and Josh Styles when Mssr. Toubin's away)
* FRIDAYS at HOME SWEET HOME ("SHAKIN ALL OVER UNDER SIDEWAYS DOWN" - “maximum rock'n'soul” get-down aktion - past guest DJs include Ian Svenonius, Quintron, Calvin Johnson, Bad Seed Jim Sclavunos, blah bleh bleh blah bah blah,..)
* SATURDAYS S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT! all over the place - but mostly at Mr. Toubin's home venue GLASSLANDS ("SOUL CLAP & DANCE-OFF" and other wild events...
* plus gigs 'round the globe half the month... Keep checking NewYorkNightTrain.com for the skinny....
2) the record label of KID CONGO POWERS, KID CONGO & THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS, GRAND MAL, VIVA L’AMERICAN DEATH RAY MUSIC, S-S-S-SPECTRES, WITCH HATS, STATIC STATIC, STALKERS, and more... Slowly peeling itself off the pavement....
3) the former NYC music webzine (check out the archives) and soon to be regularly updated DJ blog and vinyl guide (seriously... Soon!).
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Thurs, July 16: Boogaloo Shampoo Oh Sees Afterparty w/DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin, Beauty Bar Brooklyn, 10:30pm, FREE:: Beauty Bar just celebrated their opening at their new Brooklyn location, 921 Broadway at Myrtle, Bushwick and New York Night Train is following them across the bridge. Soul proprietor Mr Jonathan Toubin fills the Beauty Bar's sleek and sexy new joint floor to ceiling with bubbly 45rpm soul, pre-funk, and r&b classics, novelties, and obscurities to get you down all night long. The Manhattan party/hangout has seen guest DJs like Daptone proprietor/Sharon Jones bassist/bandleader, Gabriel Roth, Make-Up’s Ian Svenonius, Butthole Surfers’ Gibby Haynes, the legendary Phast Phreddie of the Subway Soul, Kid Congo Powers of the Cramps and Gun Club, Dale Crover of the Melvins, Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening, etc etc etc. So expect not only New York Night Train’s exceptional standard of quality, but also some very distinguished guests and patrons. Rinse and repeat every week babies!
and, also...
Thursday, July 16: Thursday Thump with Emma Vikingskull and Avi Spivak, 10pm, FREE: New York Night Train and Enid's present a night of pub rock by Jadewalkers' Emma Vikingskull and Humanbeing Lawnmower's Avi Spivak. Don't miss this special night with two amazing folks!
and, tomorrow...
Fri, July 17: Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down w/DJs Mr Jonathan Toubin & James Chance (Contortions! James White and the Blacks!), Home Sweet Home (131 Chrystie), 10:30pm - 4am, 21+, $3: New York Night Train Soul Proprietor Mr. Jonathan Toubin returns to his Friday Home Sweet Home base after much international touring with a very special surprise in tow - special guest DJ and performer - Mr. James Chance himself! That's right, THEE James Chance, the central figure in No Wave (check out these cool photos and look at this NY Times review of Thurston Moore's recent book on the subject), also one of the most important forces in the establishment of the dance punk genre (he pre-dated Gang of Four and made them look like Air Supply), the leader of The Contortions and James White and the Blacks. This massive skyscraper in the skyline of subcultural music history (look at his discography!) will be hauling his legendary collection of get-down tunes from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s - super rare deep cut soul, funk, r&b, and other kinetic rough delights. James will also be blowing his saxophone and dancing like no other. A truly rare and legendary NYC experience. Dont miss it!
Contort yourself one time! Contort yourself two times! Contort yourself three times!...
James Chance arrived in New York from his native Milwaukee in the mid '70s, hauling his saxophone and his given surname, Sigfried. He soon hooked up with Lydia Lunch and her crew of downtown adolescent artists/mischief-makers, playing briefly in the seminal Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, but he left in 1977 to form his own band, The Contortions. Maybe more than anyone else in the so-called No Wave set, Chance was fascinated with black music of the era, and with The Contortions, sought to integrate the horn-spiked stop-on-a-dime rhythms of funk and the heady freedom of Ornette Coleman's sax playing with the confrontational and political theatricality of punk. A tight rhythm section provided the band's funky skeleton, while open-tuned slide guitar, lurching organ, squawking sax, and all manner of groans and yells gave The Contortions their wild dissonance. Even today, with numerous bands in the post-punk renaissance acknowledging their indebtedness to No Wave in general and Chance in particular, The Contortions' blend of organized twitchiness and raw anarchy sounds remarkably unique. But like the scene to which they were so central, The Contortions burned out quickly, releasing only one album, Buy the Contortions, along with the four songs they contributed to Brian Eno's legendary No New York comp. Chance soon resurfaced as James White (in honor of James Brown) with a new band called The Whites which actually featured almost the same personnel as The Contortions. Part parody, part homage, part smirking catastrophe in action, James White and the Blacks moved away from the punk that had defined their earlier incarnation, and towards a fusion of the soul, funk, and free jazz with disco that ranks as one of the weirdest musical hybrids of its era. But like all of Chance's endeavors, The Blacks' one album, Off White, called into question in all sorts of interesting ways the meaning of "black" music and "white" music and the ways racial identity is inscribed in artistic creations of any sort.
Also, in coming weeks look for more of Mssrs. Toubin and Styles, DJ Pasta from New Orleans, Ian Svenonius of Make-Up, Kid Congo Powers, Howie Pyro (Danzig, D-Generation, Blessed, etc), and many other prestigious Friday guests.
and, Saturday night...
Sat, July 18: Sea Cruise: multimedia dance party/show w/DJs Ian Svenonius and Mr. Jonathan Toubin and live perfromances by K-Holes and Preacher and the Knife, Secret Project Robot/Live With Animals (Williamsburg, Brooklyn), (10pm - early morn), ALL AGES, $5 Be my guest you got nothin' to lose! Let New York Night Train take you on a sea cruise! Come along with us on a fantastic voyage. The mighty vessel formerly known as Monster Island sets out for a night of cruising. Make sure your pockets are filled with the appropriate bandannas! No, not that kind of cruisin' silly goose! We're talkin' Titanic, Love Boat, the Carnival Cruise Funship, and other floating icons. While this ship is gonna be technically stationary, Live With Animals and Secret Project Robot will do their best to make sure you think you're partying on the most bootleg luxury liner you've ever set foot upon - from the sun-deck to the portals. Sit at the Captain's Table and plot mutiny against senile DJ/captains Ian Svenonius and Jonathan Toubin and dance deep into the morning to their lively selections. Enjoy live musical entertainment byK-Holes and Preacher and the Knife. And tell your your sea-sick friends that this is their only opportunity to cruise on land! All aboard!
don't fight it - feel it!... upcoming night training:
- Sun, July 19 New York: Motor City 12th Anniversary Party w/Mr. Jonathan Toubin, Mick Marsh, Lord Lunadon, Anna Copa Cabanna, etc., Motor City Bar (127 Ludlow). 10pm-4am, FREE - Wed, July 22: New York:New York Night Train Wednesday w/DJ Pasta from New Orleans, Motor City Bar (127 Ludlow), 10pm - 4am, free - Thu, July 23 New York: Boogaloo Shampoo w/DJ DJ Pasta From New Orleans, Beauty Bar Brooklyn (921 Broadway, Bushwick, Brooklyn), 11pm-4am, 21+, FREE - Thu, July 23 New York:Thursday Thump w/DJ Anna Caldron, Enid’s (560 Manhattan Ave, Greenpoint), 10pm - 4am, FREE - Fri, July 24 Los Angeles:LA Record and Panache Booking present L.A. SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF w/Mr. Jonathan Toubin and judges Don Bolles [GERMS ], Randy Randall [NO AGE ], Jennifer Herrema [RTX, ex-Royal Trux ], Howie Pyro (Intoxica Radio, ex-Danzig, D-Generation, Blessed, etc.), Nomad Warehouse (Los Angeles, CA), 10pm - ?, $5 - Fri, July 24 New York: Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down w/DJ Pasta (New Orleans) and Emma Vikingskull, Home Sweet Home (131 Chrystie), 10:30pm - 4am, FREE - Sat, July 25 Oakland: House party w/Mr. Jonathan Toubin, (Oakland, CA) - Sun, July 26 San Francisco: Panache Booking presents Mr. Quintron and Ms. Pussycat, Mika Miko, Ty Segal, Audacity, and Mr. Jonathan Toubin at Parkside (San Francisco, CA), $12 Mon, July 27 San Francisco: Lusty Lady and Panache Booking Present SAN FRANCISCO SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF w/DJ Mr Jonathan Toubin and judges Cinnamon (Lusty Lady), Dave Katznelson (Birdman Records), Kimberly Chun (SF Bay Guardian), Jay Howell (Mtn St Mtn), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys, Alternative Tentacles), Jennifer Maerz [ SF Weekly ], Kimberly Chun [SF Bay Guardian ), Paul Costuros (Death Sentence Panda, Saturday Soul Party), Primo (Oldies Night), Prince$$ Pandora (Lusty Lady), Elbo Room 9pm - 2am, $5 - Tue, July 28 Arcata, CA: KSLG and Panache Booking presents HUMBOLT COUNTY SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF w/Mr. Jonathan Toubin and judges Aimee Hennessey, Bandon Taylor (The Works), Charlotte & Melissa Medina (The Ravens), Jennifer Savage (KSLG), Matt Jackson (Missing Link Records), Michelle Cable (Panache Magazine) The Monster Women, Steve Bohner (of Alchemy Construction, formerly of the Hitch), Arcata Theater Lounge (Arcata, CA), 18+, $5 - Wed, July 29 Portland: Mr. Quintron and Ms. Pussycat and Mr. Jonathan Toubin, Berbati's (Portland, OR) - Wed, July 29 New York: Emma Vikingskull and Chris Prorock at Motor City Bar (127 Ludlow), 10pm - 4am, FREE - Thurs, July 30 Portland: Voodoo Doughnuts and Panache Booking presents PORTLAND SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF w/Mr. Jonathan Toubin and guest DJ Beyonda and judges Charlie Salas-Humara (Panther), Gabe Lageson (Nice Boys/East End), Maggie Vail (Kill Rock Stars/The Bangs), Maxamillion (Get Hustle, Magick Daggers, etc.), Scout Niblett, and Tres Shannon (Voodoo Doughnuts) at Rotture (Portland, OR), 21+, $3 - Thurs, July 30 New York: Thursday Thump with DJ Melissa Scaduto, Enid's 10pm, FREE - Thurs, July 30 New York: Boogaloo Shampoo w/Special Surprise legendary soul DJ, Beauty Bar Brooklyn (921 Broadway, Bushwick, Brooklyn), FREE - Fri, July 31 Portland: Mr. Jonathan Toubin at East End (Portland, OR) - Fri, July 31 New York: Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down w/DJs Howie Pyro and Kid Congo Powers, Home Sweet Home (131 Chrystie), 10pm, $3 - Sat, Aug 1: OLYMPIA SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF w/DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin
August Night Train Highlights: - Sat, Aug. 8: Soul Clap and Dance-Off, Glasslands Gallery followed by late-night Todd P dance-party speakeasy at Market Hotel - Sat, Aug 15: Green Project Festival w/Mika Miko (Monterrey, Mexico) - the first night of Mr. JT's Mexican tour - Sat, Aug 15 - Weds, Aug 27: MR JONATHAN TOUBIN'S MEXICAN TOUR! OLE'! August 31 - Sept 8: Mr. Jonathan Toubin Israeli tour - September and Beyond: Pop Montreal Fest, CMJ Fest, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Vice Garage Fest, Shonen Knife, Happening w/Chain and the Gang, New York Night Train Happenings and Soul Claps everywhere, and much much more...
Join us this coming Saturday 27 June at Dig Deeper for Virginia soul legend LENIS GUESS's first NYC show in 20 years, this time backed by the Solid Set! Guest DJs the Scorpio Brothers will be spinning Virginia soul and funk 45s for the dancefloor with us until 4am.
$10 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
COMMUNITY RESIDENTS Come join The Nixon family & The Brooklyn Anti Violence Coalition As we March and Rally In Memory of CHANEL PETRO NIXON Saturday June 20th, 2009 1605 Fulton Street Between (Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Lewis Avenue) 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Chanel Petro Nixon was a jewel in our community. Please join us as we honor her memory. For information please call: (347) 210-8954 or Bavcinc@aol.com
hi New York Night Train!!!! , our new release on Freakz Me Out is out now. BONAPARTE vs MARKUS LANGE // "ANTi ANTi Remixes"
Remixes by: Jaimie Fanatic (Mad Decent), Jaymo (BBC Radio 1), K-Paul (from Lexy & K-Paul) and many more. Out on 12” vinyl & digital (like i-tunes & beatport) we hope u like it. stay anti...;-)
Been daydreaming about getting over to rawk your side of the country, but the piggy bank is looking pretty sad lately. So, we'll just give you a virtual cruise till we can get an east coast thing happening (hopefully in the next year). Have a kickass week.
Join us for the once in a lifetime re-discovery of Chicago soul legend RENALDO DOMINO this coming Saturday 23 May at Dig Deeper - his very first NYC show EVER, and second anywhere in 39 years, backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band!
$10 advance will call tickets are still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
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Dig Deeper this coming Saturday 25 April with soul and funk legend and current Daptone and Truth & Soul recording artist LEE FIELDS in his first solo NYC performance in roughly 5 years! This time backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band! Also, behind the decks, special guest DJ Dave Griffiths!
$10 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
Dig Deeper this coming Saturday 28 March with Atlanta soul and funk star DELIA "DEE DEE" GARTRELL in her first NYC performance in some 25 years! This time backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band! Not sure who is more excited about this show - Delia, her husband the Mighty Hannibal, or us!
$10 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
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Jun 16 2009 1:28 AM
Come join
The Nixon family
&
The Brooklyn Anti Violence Coalition
As we March and Rally
In
Memory of
CHANEL PETRO NIXON
Saturday June 20th, 2009
1605 Fulton Street
Between
(Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Lewis Avenue)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chanel Petro Nixon was a jewel in our community. Please join us as we honor her memory.
For information please call: (347) 210-8954 or Bavcinc@aol.com
Jun 11 2009 10:04 AM
our new release on Freakz Me Out is out now.
BONAPARTE vs MARKUS LANGE // "ANTi ANTi Remixes"
Remixes by:
Jaimie Fanatic (Mad Decent), Jaymo (BBC Radio 1), K-Paul (from Lexy & K-Paul) and many more.
Out on 12” vinyl & digital (like i-tunes & beatport)
we hope u like it. stay anti...;-)
luv
FREAKZ ME OUT rec.
https://www.beatport.com/de-DE/html/content/release/detail/174484/Anti%20Anti%20Remixes
Jun 10 2009 11:48 PM
Hola NewYork Night Train!!! cómo le va?
Gracias por aceptarme entre tus amigos, un placer
Con permiso os dejo mi nuevo video, salud herman@s!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=901hIGqfflEç
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QgeDgkrML8
PD. Estamos buscando teclista en Madrid
May 31 2009 10:45 PM
Jun 11 2009 4:12 AM
Been daydreaming about getting over to rawk your side of the country, but the piggy bank is looking pretty sad lately. So, we'll just give you a virtual cruise till we can get an east coast thing happening (hopefully in the next year). Have a kickass week.
Punk Rock!
-Obedient Waves
May 27 2009 4:59 AM
We’re in NYC June 19... Hope you can make it out!
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ORGANS signing party with PUTA RECORDS!!!
One of the UBEREST trios on the NY Garage/Trash Rock scene premieres material from thier upcoming release on Puta Records
Also with Everyone, 7 Ton Hand, and special guests LIVE!!!
Resident DJ Brand Brand and Co. spin Rock n Roll all night !!!!
Open bar 9 to 10pm. Bands and bar stamp are free with RSVP
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APRIL 26th
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with Golden Error, J.Roddy and The Business, Ex Humans
$10 at the door - 21+ - open bar 8-9
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