Who was billed2 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
Who they are
“James Juke came to house music far from home.”
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James Juke came to house music far from home. A year abroad in Buenos Aires at 19 introduced him to clubs for the first time, and in the span of a month, sets from Folamour, Honey Dijon, and Dusky made him understand that this music had infinite flavors and forms, and that understanding them was going to take time. Now based in Brooklyn, Juke has been shaped by the legacy of The Loft, deep house purists and the underground techno scene, all of it filtering into a singular sound. Rooted in disco, soul, and the sampling lineage that connects early house to hip-hop, his sets move through jackin', vocal-driven house and raw, hypnotic tech house. Drawn to DJs like Eris Drew, Octa Octa, and Cinthie as much as the classic house canon, Juke thinks as much like a curator as a DJ. Whether digging for sets or samples, his growing collection of music leans towards tracks you can't easily find on streaming platforms and records that haven't been digitized. Production came later, and in the least glamorous way possible. During the pandemic, Juke downloaded Logic and spent a year teaching himself entirely by ear. No tutorials, no guidance, just samples. Eventually that work found its way to Demuir, who gave him monthly feedback sessions that sharpened what he was building. Releases followed on Nervous, Robsoul, and Rek'd, alongside more experimental work, including A Little Lost, a collab-driven EP that deliberately stepped outside the club context to explore what the music could be. His sets carry the same curiosity. Whether playing a 150-cap room or a main stage, Juke's approach is shaped by a genuine respect for the history he's drawing from: Paradise Garage, Music Box, and The Sound Factory. He's shared lineups with Mike Dunn, Harry Romero, Inland Knights, and Dam Swindle; his music has earned the attention of Disclosure, who have supported his development and given direct feedback on his work. A-Trak released his music and has been a collaborator and subject of his long-running interview podcast, The Juiceboxx. And for his party, The Jukeboxx, he’s hosted NY’s best: Dee Diggs, Kim Anh, Devoye, Cosmo, Lovie, and MomaReady. None of it was planned. It still isn't. And that's the point.House on 20, Nu-Disco on 4, Disco on 2 and Contemporary R&B on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Madame Gold (2), The Disco Express (1) and snackwax (1); their RA profile also lists Nervous Records, Rek'd, 17 Steps and Toucan Sounds. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The Chocolate Factory, Elsewhere, Moonrise · often with gabby cocco, Bakke, Very J, none of them here that night
“Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse.”
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Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse. These collaborations showcase his versatility and unwavering commitment to delivering music that moves the soul. Beyond his accomplishments as an artist, Roland's role as a co-founder of T.O.N.Y. has been instrumental in shaping the label's success. Together with his fellow visionaries, he has created a platform that nurtures emerging talent and provides established artists with an avenue to express their creativity. Through T.O.N.Y.'s livestream series, they have brought the magic of their music to audiences around the world, bridging distances and uniting music lovers through the power of sound. Prepare to be swept away by his magnetic performances as he guides you on a transformative sonic journey, where the power of music transcends boundaries and unites us all.Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, MoodyHouse Recordings, Tropical Disco Records and The Disco Express.Recently at Ponyboy, Make Believe · often with Brother Rich, branqueeno, Ethical Drift, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Brother Rich8 with Roland Cespedes
- Tim Lucent4 with James Juke
- Bakke3 with James Juke
- branqueeno3 with Roland Cespedes
- Ethical Drift3 with Roland Cespedes
- gabby cocco3 with James Juke
- Devoye2 with James Juke
- EREZ.JPG2 with James Juke
Sound
House and Nu-Disco.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases38 said they were going.
The room
Ponyboy — 22 events and 36 distinct artists since Sep 2023.
Who put it on
The Disco Express — 41 events and 45 artists since Sep 2023.