Close Quarters by DESCENDANTS

Nowadays56-06 Cooper Ave. Ridgewood, NY 11385 · Map

This night happened — Thu 7 Aug 2025

DESCENDANTS and Nowadays

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pizzi

Who was billed3 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.

the pairs that have met

2 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

Meedy and pizzi — 25 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Sep 2023.

Who they are

Meedy
New York City · 30 bookings since Sep 2023
“Meedy's musical foundation began at the age of 2, when his Afghan heritage drew him to the Tabla.”
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Meedy's musical foundation began at the age of 2, when his Afghan heritage drew him to the Tabla. He began music production at 13. With his experience, inspiration and newfound confidence in his sound, he is prepared to share his music with the world. Instagram: @meedymusic
Their RA profile lists Seres Producoes.
Recently at Elsewhere, Knockdown Center, SILO · often with Niara Sterling, Bembona, Dualitty, none of them here that night
pizzi
New York City · 31 bookings since Sep 2023
“Since launching his music career at the age of 15, he has collaborated on records with numerous major-label artists and TV shows, including Kelly Rowland, Ryan Leslie, Kaskade, Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, Just Blaze, Steve Aoki, Diana Gordon, MKTO, and Travis Scott, among others.”
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Since launching his music career at the age of 15, he has collaborated on records with numerous major-label artists and TV shows, including Kelly Rowland, Ryan Leslie, Kaskade, Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, Just Blaze, Steve Aoki, Diana Gordon, MKTO, and Travis Scott, among others. To name a few, The Vampire Diaries, X-Factor UK, and The 100 have featured his music. When he secured his first contract with Sony/Ultra Records under the imprint Mysto & Pizzi in 2011, he embarked on a journey to new heights in the electronic music scene. On their YouTube channel, which chronicled their career path, the duo garnered over 50 million views. In an effort to reinvent his artistic sound, Pizzi is currently exploring organic components combined with pure analog synthesis. Since 2017, he has drawn influence and inspiration from genres like Afro House, Amapiano, GQOM, and various world cultures, including his own Haitian heritage. As the resident DJ for the Descendants Afro Experience in New York, he has already shared the stage with many well-known performers in this area, including Le Soul, Cairo, Tomer, Mörda, Karyenadasoul, Citizen Deep, and Breyth. His objective is to generate original rhythms and soundscapes for generative art, showcasing his skills as a producer, DJ, and visual artist/designer.
SoundCloud ↗Bandcamp ↗
Their RA profile lists Ultra Records.
Recently at Elsewhere, Knockdown Center, SILO · often with Niara Sterling, Bembona, Dualitty, none of them here that night
Vonnie Mack
New York City · 25 bookings since Nov 2023
“Although Vonnie mainly focuses on DJing, her skill set also includes founding ‘The Yes Honey Collective,’ event curation, and educational workshops with Serato.”
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Although Vonnie mainly focuses on DJing, her skill set also includes founding ‘The Yes Honey Collective,’ event curation, and educational workshops with Serato. She is a shapeshifter in the music industry, blending Afro-EDM, Jungle, Afrohouse, Gqom, and other global sounds while promoting diversity and celebrating the African diaspora. Vonnie has been essential in advancing opportunities for women and non-binary DJs of color. She is an integral part of the dance music community, leading the way with her impeccable taste and infectious energy. In every set she plays, Vonnie creates vibrant, joyful, and connected spaces—making the world more inclusive one beat at a time.
Recently at The Sultan Room, Le Bain, Room 52 · often with Tim Fields, TDR &, Duval Queenz, none of them here that night