THE HOOD NEEDS HOUSE
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Sun 23 Aug · 10pm → 4am Mon
$10 · 21+ · Bossa Nova Civic Club ·
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
19 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kweku Saunderson and SPUDDY ROOTS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Jan 2026.
- Kweku Saunderson and cry$cross — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 11 Oct 2024.
Who they are
“After years of a remix-focused output and touring Europe, Saunderson now turns his attention to songwriting under his own name, bringing his unique blend of Techno, House, Funk, Pop, and R&B to the fore.”
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After years of a remix-focused output and touring Europe, Saunderson now turns his attention to songwriting under his own name, bringing his unique blend of Techno, House, Funk, Pop, and R&B to the fore. Kweku has released on Iconic electronic labels such as Defected, Armada, and his uncle's KMS label. Some of those releases have reached the top of the beatport charts as well as being featured prominently by publications such as Fader, Hypebeast, Complex, Billboard, et al.Their RA profile lists Armada Music, KMS and Capitol Records.Last at Paragon in Apr · often with TMPR, Kevin Saunderson, Rose Kourts, none of them here that night
“Christopher Weeden aka SMURFO UDIRTY .Born and raised in NYC .”
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Christopher Weeden aka SMURFO UDIRTY .Born and raised in NYC . Son of legendary funk guitarist / composer / arranger DENNIS “ MENACE “ WEEDEN ( credits France Joli , Taana Gardner , secret weapon , Gwen McRae , and more ) grandson of Terry Pollard ( Detroit rock and roll hall of fame and American Jazz legend ) Dj in nyc for almost 15 years specializing in disco , funk and house music AND hip hop . I have shared stages with a multitude of artist across America ( mostly NY ) and for the last 5 years in Greece as well .Recently at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, Green Room NYC, McCarren Park · often with Deo'jorge, DJ Ultra Violet, Regis Noir, none of them here that night
“NYC mainstay cry$cross moves through the underground with a sound that’s emotionally charged, rhythmically sharp, and impossible to pin down.”
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NYC mainstay cry$cross moves through the underground with a sound that’s emotionally charged, rhythmically sharp, and impossible to pin down. Pulling from house, techno, garage, club edits, and diasporic percussion, her sets balance intensity with fluidity, built for locked-in dancers and late-night moments alike. A longtime presence in New York nightlife, CRY$CROSS brings community and experimentation to the center of everything she does, channeling the energy of the city into every blend. Expect deep cuts, high pressure grooves, and a dancefloor that stays moving start to finish.Recently at Jupiter Disco, Green Room NYC, Honey's · often with chuki, Ubabu, La Vega, none of them here that night
Recently at Home Sweet Home, Jupiter Disco, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Sight -Beyond- Sound, Sabinin, Christian Tokyo, none of them here that night
“Nish. is known for her groove-driven sets shaped by intention and a deep love for dance music.”
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Nish. is known for her groove-driven sets shaped by intention and a deep love for dance music. Blending house, soulful grooves, and global sounds, her style reflects years of digging and a refined approach to curation. She plays to create feel-good energy, movement, and connection on the dance floor. Raised between Los Angeles and Boracay Island in the Philippines, she brings a unique cultural perspective. Blending island music influences with West Coast sound and energy. The result is a style that feels both elevated and effortless, primal and progressive, rooted in global rhythm and local culture.often with Andy Sherman, Shermanology, Rayzir, none of them here that night
“I HOST AND DO THE MOST 🥱🎤”
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Recently at Paragon · often with Big Ace, Funky Reggae House Party, MCs, none of them here that night
Recently at Paragon, Elsewhere · often with Rose Kourts, Dj Sliink, DJ Thank You, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Rose Kourts2 with Kweku Saunderson and 1 with SPUDDY ROOTS
- Deo'jorge6 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- Regis Noir6 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- Andre Unknown3 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- Christian Tokyo3 with Jedai
- Daniro3 with cry$cross
- DJ Ultra Violet3 with SMURFOUDIRTY
- Miss Gypsy3 with SMURFOUDIRTY
how this compares
- Median final count, Sundays at Bossa Nova Civic Club23
- Middle half finished between12 and 34
- Past Sundays at this venue counted199
- Counted14 on Sun 2 Aug, 15 on Wed 12 Aug
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Also that night
- Refuge Open Air: Hot Honey Sundays with Melé, William KissRefuge — Anna Collecta and SMURFOUDIRTY keep turning up on the same bills.
- SOUL ALLIANCE BOAT PARTY 2026Circle Line Cruises — also tagged house, with disco too.
- The Nursery: Gerd Janson, Ron Like Hellpublic records — also tagged house, with techno too.
how these 3 are connected
- Refuge Open Air: Hot Honey Sundays with Melé, William Kiss — Anna Collecta and SMURFOUDIRTY have shared 4 bills; Anna Collecta is on that bill and SMURFOUDIRTY is on this one.
- SOUL ALLIANCE BOAT PARTY 2026 — RA tags both listings house — and that one also disco.
- The Nursery: Gerd Janson, Ron Like Hell — RA tags both listings house — and that one also techno.