Apollo Studio with Bale Dafoe, Gino, Phil Minnick, Jay Prouty ans more

Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map

This night happened — Sat 30 Aug 2025

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Who was billed6 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

13 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

David Paglia and Jay Prouty — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 3 Sep 2023.
David Paglia and Max Sprauer — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Oct 2024.

Who they are

Bale Defoe
Gino
Pennsylvania · 3 bookings since Jun 2024
“Born in Philadelphia Gino Lightner began his career in 1989 with 5th World Records.After signing a 7 year contract with the premature House label which featured US producers George Clinton + Bootsy Collins, he released the track 'No More War'.Unhappy with the role as vocalist he focused on his skills as a dj promoting the underground Dutch labels with several weekly 6 hour sets & B2B cyphers at various Clubs& radio stations.”
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Born in Philadelphia Gino Lightner began his career in 1989 with 5th World Records.After signing a 7 year contract with the premature House label which featured US producers George Clinton + Bootsy Collins, he released the track 'No More War'.Unhappy with the role as vocalist he focused on his skills as a dj promoting the underground Dutch labels with several weekly 6 hour sets & B2B cyphers at various Clubs& radio stations. Shortly afterwards he became Dj for Lower East Side Records club Subtopia(Holland's first exclusive House /Afterhour) with Jeff Porter & Jeroen Flamman(Fierce Ruling Diva). Soon the Subtopia crew began booking other American DJs like Eddie Flashin Fowlkes,Ms Monney Penny,Josh Wink and helped introduce Keoki, Juan Atkins, Stacey Pullen and Derrick May into the Dutch House scene.Currently Dj Gino is ready for a second wave of inspirational encounters in Europe after living for the last 10 years in NYC, working with some of the pioneers of the NYC scene(Louie Vega,B.Cox,Foremost Poets). During his 12 year stay in Holland he has collaborated with many artists, producers,radio stations, organizers, labels, as well as teaching many Djs the fine art of mixing vinyl. Transcending all styles & cliques Dj Gino's goal of bringing people together thru House Music was instrumental in helping the European scene grow into the international epicenter of Electronic Dance Music we've all have come to know , love & respect. 'Let's take music to the next level', ;-) Dj Gino (1 of the original 24/7 party people)
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Their RA profile lists Defuse Records.
often with Aria, Conmigo, Durr.t, none of them here that night
DJ Phil Minnick
David Paglia
New York City · 28 bookings since Aug 2023
“David Paglia is a Brooklyn based Vinyl DJ/Producer with over three decades of experience and has earned a reputation as a passionate music selector and performer; spanning genres seamlessly and taking the crowd on a unforgettable music journey.”
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David Paglia is a Brooklyn based Vinyl DJ/Producer with over three decades of experience and has earned a reputation as a passionate music selector and performer; spanning genres seamlessly and taking the crowd on a unforgettable music journey. His musical versatility has lead to a wide range of events.. Sun drenched daytime get downs, nightclub & lounge gatherings thru to warehouse-loft vibe after hours. David’s music production releases are on nine record labels to date receiving support from artists whom he admires and inspires him. Growing up with his Grandfather’s musical influence, a clarinetist big band leader in the 1960’s, David developed a musical taste including Jazz, Soul, Funk, Disco leading into House Music. Vinyl digging commenced in the 90’s, fueled by his unrelenting desire and is integral for his performances to this very day. David has followed his heart and pursued all things music. DJing, music production and providing private lessons to students.
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House on 10, Deep House on 9, Nu-Disco on 4 and Tech House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
Released on Brooklyn Sway (3), Nurvous Records (1) and The Anchor Records (1); their RA profile also lists Nervous Records, Soul Clap Records, Good Company Records, Cenote Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Outer Heaven, Moondog Hifi, H0L0 · often with CAMILLA, Ostara, Elon, none of them here that night
Jay Prouty
New York City · 42 bookings since Aug 2023
“Jay Prouty (Brooklyn Sway, Praxis, Dojo Sessions, Cenote Records, NYC) Frankie Knuckles once said: “The minute you think you’re greater than the music you’re finished”.”
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Jay Prouty (Brooklyn Sway, Praxis, Dojo Sessions, Cenote Records, NYC) Frankie Knuckles once said: “The minute you think you’re greater than the music you’re finished”. Most of us are still trying to identify the description of the term underground in today’s diversified world of electronic music, but Jay has mastered the description. His dj sets are a constant reminder that music is greater than us. Jay is a house music dj, producer, and vinyl connoisseur with over 20 years of experience, currently living in Brooklyn, NYC. He relocated to the Big Apple from Boston where he played an integral role in the development of the house music scene by exposing the city to new and up-coming artists: including first appearances by Booka Shade, Peace Division, Seth Troxler, Dyed Soundorom, and many more. As a dj, Jay held residencies at some of Boston’s most prominent clubs inducing Avalon and Rise Afterhours. Currently Jay is a regularly in the NYC and Washington DC club scenes with previous appearances at Output and regular appearances at TBA Brooklyn and Flash in DC, where he hosts a monthly event titled “Brooklyn Sway”, which showcases local Brooklyn underground heads. His all vinyl dj sets are a journey through the history of house music, weaving in the old with the new, with a focus on hypnotic rhythms and old skool acapellas. His recent production efforts include a well-received vinyl only EP titled "Dojo Sessions Vol. 1" with David Paglia, a single titled "Style" released on Boston-based Cenote records, a single on Soul Clap’s sister label and compilation DJ’s for Climate Change titled “Pelican”, a forthcoming remix for Brooklyn based band Kamalata, as well as an EP with Brooklyn-based artist After Touch. www.soundcloud.com/jayprouty http://cenoterecords.com/artist/jay-prouty/ Dojo Sessions Vol.1 https://soundcloud.com/davidpaglia/sets/dojo-sessions-volume-1-dojo-vinyl Style (Cenote Records) https://www.beatport.com/track/style-original-mix/7081897
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House on 8, Acid House on 4, Minimal on 3 and Tech House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
Their RA profile lists Cenote Records.
Recently at Moondog Hifi, Apollo Studio, Signal · often with Asha Jasz, DeWinter, Elon, none of them here that night
Max Sprauer
New York City · 70 bookings since Sep 2023
“OBSESSED BY THE SOUND OF THE PAST & THE MAGIC OF THE FUTURE, MAX LOOKS FOR THE ADHESIVE CONNECTING THE MANY HUES OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC.”
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OBSESSED BY THE SOUND OF THE PAST & THE MAGIC OF THE FUTURE, MAX LOOKS FOR THE ADHESIVE CONNECTING THE MANY HUES OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC. PLAYING A VARIETY OF RECORDS WHETHER THEY ARE HOUSE, TECHNO, ELECTRO, TRANCE, ETC- BLENDING HYPNOTIC MELODIES ALONGSIDE INTRICATE RHYTHMS. A NATIVE NEW YORKER, AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN QUEENS- MAX MAINTAINS A VALUABLE PRESENCE AMONGST A CRITICAL AUDIENCE IN NYC.
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Recently at Apollo Studio, Mansions, Outer Heaven · often with Shvili, CAMILLA, Desyn, none of them here that night