The Disco Express: NYC Daytime Disco (Free Entry)
Ciao Ciao97 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Sat 15 Aug · 2pm → 7:30pm
free · 21+ · The Disco Express ·
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
4 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- branqueeno and Bustin' Loose — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
- branqueeno and Ms. Unicorn — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 3 Oct 2025.
The Disco Express speeds on through to Ciao Ciao Disco in Brooklyn for an Summer daytime session on Saturday 15 August.
All day long, dance to signature sounds of TDE - cutting through left-field and modern, world music, funk and soul. Expect deep cuts, unreleased gems tunes direct from The Disco Express catalogue.
This is our label, our party, and your dance floor.
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Renowned by Beatport as a 'Nu Disco Powerhouse', The Disco Express is hailed as one of the UK’s leading modern disco labels.
With roots in the dancefloors of 70s NYC and eyes on the future, The Disco Express curates unforgettable parties that are fun, inclusive, and full of musical discovery.
Following sell-out warehouse raves in London and sessions across New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Mexico City, Rome, Stockholm, Melbourne and more, the train now pulls into Ciao Ciao for a day of pure unadulterated grooves.
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Disco, House, Funk & Soul;
Positive and uplifting music for positive people.
All aboard. Full steam ahead.
The Disco Express X
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from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins.”
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Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins. She has a regular circuit at some of the city's best dance music clubs, like The Knockdown Center, SILO, Elsewhere, and Superior Ingredients. branqueeno’s musical style and selection brings a modern twist with an old school flare. She plays a range of house and electronic music, spanning classic, jackin’, deep, garage, acid, disco, tech, minimal, afro, latin, indie dance, and breaks. A groove is guaranteed with a lot of vocals. A true DJ, intentionally selecting and blending music that tells a story, builds up the energy, and takes the listeners on a journey. Since 2023, Chenice co-produces events that elevate, mentor, and educate others, primarily women. Notably, she was a Femme House featured artist and DJ 101 workshop teach. She is the NYC lead with the collective, Sisters in Sound, who was one of the 2025 Beatport Diversity Fund grant awardees. With the funds, the collective produced ‘Soundscape Microfest’, an all day festival highlighting diversity and education in dance music through a keynote, panels, breakout sessions, and networking. Committed to her development, she and consistently seeks opportunities to refine her technical abilities on the decks and as a producer. Her first official release was in in July 2025. Her next release is set for December 2025 on Sparkle Motion Recordings. Her production style aligns with her taste as a selector, full of groovy basslines and percussion to evoke emotion, connection, and escape to listeners on the dance floor and beyond.Recently at SILO, Melrose Ballroom, Superior Ingredients · often with Remniqe, Brother Rich, Docta Jimmy, none of them here that night
“Born and raised in New York with roots deeply tied to Puerto Rico, Luna Mar is a rising force in the electronic music scene.”
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Born and raised in New York with roots deeply tied to Puerto Rico, Luna Mar is a rising force in the electronic music scene. Her sound is a dynamic blend of old-school house influences, reminiscent of legends like Louie Vega, seamlessly fused with the modern grooves of afro house, afrotech, tech house, and beyond. Luna's versatility and innate ability to read a room make her a standout artist, effortlessly adapting her sets to captivate any crowd. Luna Mar’s passion and dedication to her craft are reflected in her growing accolades. Her debut release made an impressive mark, breaking into the Top 50 Jackin' House chart on Beatport.com, showcasing her talent as both a DJ and producer. On stage, she has brought her infectious energy to some of the world’s most celebrated events, including elrow New York, Electric Zoo Festival, and ARC Festival. Luna is also a resident DJ of Gray Area, the premier US house music collective, further cementing her status as a key player in the house music community. Whether she's delivering soulful, rhythm-heavy beats or driving a dancefloor with cutting-edge tech house, Luna Mar continues to push boundaries, honoring her heritage while embracing the global pulse of electronic music. Keep an eye on this rising star as she brings her unique sound to audiences worldwide.Their RA profile lists MoodyHouse Recordings and Brobot.Recently at Pacha New York, Central Park SummerStage, Knockdown Center · often with HVNLEE, Wakyin, Pablo Fierro, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Black Hole Recordings, Mixmash and Let There Be House & In It Together Records.
Recently at The Crown, SILO, Superior Ingredients · often with NMLD, @AlphaMoses, One Cent, none of them here that night
“Journeying through cutting edge Nu-Disco, uplifiting House, vintage 70‘s & 80‘s gems and Funk-infused grooves, Bustin’ Loose sets are always brimming with energy and soul...”
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Tom Lilly aka Bustin‘ Loose is the founder of highly esteemed record label and international event series, The Disco Express. A producer, DJ and designer based between London & New York City, Bustin’ Loose’s penchant for music has seen him support anyone from Dimitri From Paris to Late Nite Tuff Guy, Etienne De Crécy, Dave Lee, Crazy P, Moodymann and Motor City Drum Ensemble. Performing for 10+ years, he’s played across the world: From Rome to Milan, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, New York City, Mexico City and more.. Bustin' Loose has also held down slots on the festival circuit at: Glastonbury, Wilderness, Elrow, SGP and Boogietown alongside Robin S in front of a 3000 person crowd. With music releases on Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, theBasement, Ubiquity, Cosmos and several vinyl on his own label The Disco Express, Bustin’ Loose is a burgeoning artist going from strength to strength. He has made official remixes revered acts such as The Fatback Band and Tigerbalm Journeying through cutting edge Nu-Disco, uplifiting House, vintage 70‘s & 80‘s gems and Funk-infused grooves, Bustin’ Loose sets are always brimming with energy and soul... _____________________________________________________________ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrT4BHXxvlPrfP8SVst0t Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bustinloosedjs/ Bookings: thediscoexpress@gmail.com Music Releases (2019-Present): Toy Tonics // Whiskey Disco // thebasement Discos // Roux Records // Ubiquity // Cosmos Records Fresh Take Records // The Disco Express Notable DJ Support: Aroop Roy // Art of Tones // Barbara Tucker // Bellaire Bill Brewster // Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy // COEO Crazy P // Dabeull // Dave Lee // Dimitri From Paris // DJ Tennis // Eli Escobar // Etienne De Crécy Felix Dickinson // Glenn Underground // Greg Wilson Horse Meat Disco // Jeremy Underground // Jocelyn Brown // Kirollus // Kon // Late Nite Tuff Guy // Marcellus Pittman // Moodymann // MCDE Mr Scruff // Robin S // Stacy Kidd and many more.. Notable Performances: Glastonbury Festival // Elrow // Wilderness Festival // Electric Brixton // Boogietown // KOKO // Kitkat Berlin // Phonox // Ministry of Sound // E1 International DJ Gigs: Aberdeen, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Meribel, Paris, Toulouse, Berlin, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Athens, Copenhagen, Florence, Milan, Rome, Stockholm, Antwerp, Trondheim, Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York City, Vienna, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi MinhNu-Disco on 21, House on 21, Disco on 19 and Deep House on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, Fresh Take Records and The Disco Express.Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Ciao Ciao, Superior Ingredients · often with Roland & Brother Rich, Bea Trinidad, LEFTI, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Brother Rich4 with branqueeno and 2 with Bustin' Loose
- Roland & Brother Rich12 with Bustin' Loose
- Remniqe7 with branqueeno
- HVNLEE4 with Luna Mar
- Bea Trinidad3 with Bustin' Loose
- DJ eh3 with branqueeno
- Docta Jimmy3 with branqueeno
- LEFTI3 with Bustin' Loose
The room
Ciao Ciao — 17 events and 25 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
The Disco Express — 41 events and 45 artists since Sep 2023.
Also that night
- Moving Company: COMPANY PICNICMcCarren Park — Bea Trinidad and Bustin' Loose keep turning up on the same bills.
- Party In The ParkAthens Square — Docta Jimmy and branqueeno keep turning up on the same bills.
- Teksupport: Cloonee (Hellbent)Brooklyn Army Terminal — also tagged house, with tech house too.
how these 3 are connected
- Moving Company: COMPANY PICNIC — Bea Trinidad and Bustin' Loose have shared 3 bills; Bea Trinidad is on that bill and Bustin' Loose is on this one.
- Party In The Park — Docta Jimmy and branqueeno have shared 3 bills; Docta Jimmy is on that bill and branqueeno is on this one.
- Teksupport: Cloonee (Hellbent) — RA tags both listings house — and that one also tech house.