Verboten is a leader in the New York underground dance music scene: booking, producing and promoting house music and techno parties at a variety of clubs, boats, festivals and music conferences. Donned as “Brooklyn's revered underground chapel” by THUMP, Verboten was founded by Jen Schiffer and John Perez with the goal to bring high quality production, exceptional customer service and the best international DJ talent to an eclectic crowd of discerning music fans. Recently voted “Best Dance Club” in Village Voice’s 2014 Best of NYC Readers’ Poll, in 2012 Verboten was also voted ‘Best Party’ in Time Out New York, ‘Best Promoter’ for Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards, and nominated for ‘Best Event Promoter’ in 2013′s International Dance Music Awards. In summer 2013 Verboten hosted its inaugural summer event series StageONE on the East River waterfront and it opened its eponymous new nightclub in the heart of Williamsburg in spring 2014.
In celebration is its very first anniversary known as ‘Verboten 001’ is packed with a week-long series of fantastic events featuring the debut of Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons’ live show, resident Carl Craig with Luciano, and resident Maya Jane Coles, as well as free Willkommen yoga featuring special musical performances. Verboten is also proud to announce the launch of its new membership program. With an opening year that saw the club voted “Best Dance Club” in Village Voice’s 2014 Best of NYC Readers’ Poll and named “best club in America” by Matthew Dear, Verboten is poised to continue leading Brooklyn’s clubbing renaissance as what Rolling Stone calls “Williamsburg's newest music mecca.”
The uniquely designed wood & mirrored nightclub introduces the Verboten Live series with Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons, a daring new project that utilizes all manner of brave new sounds; listen to their first single Lovers' Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) released last year. Damian Lazarus, who played Verboten’s opening night, makes history once again with The Ancient Moons making their US debut at the club. Also performing live are San Francisco’s PillowTalk, manipulating pop melodies, classic R&B, soul and boogie into the loose rhythms of house music. Bedouin – composed of Brooklyn’s own Tamer Malki and Rami Deejay – recently released their ethereal new EP ‘Whispering Words of Wisdom’ on Kindisch. Verboten resident Carl Craig is described as a creative visionary, an electronic music icon, an esteemed Grammy-nominated composer, a world-class DJ and an ambassador for his native city Detroit.
As a thank you and to help celebrate the occasion, Verboten will also be launching a membership program for its regular customers, offering reduced admission to club nights, purchase rewards, and access to special events and merchandise. Stay tuned for more details to be announced!
NYC's most interesting people know that this is the place to start your Saturday night date; with high octane striptease performances from the nation's top-tier talent, incredible atmosphere, all curated and hosted by Sydni Deveraux, plus a full menu of Verboten's decadent small plates and craft cocktails.
Verboten is one of the curators of Mysteryland, they will be coming to the holy land with genre-spanning indie series Zeitgeist also takes over the open-air stage for two days, bringing Skream, Lee Foss, Benoit & Sergio (live), Kill Frenzy, Psychemagik and Wild Dark, followed with Zeitgeist Presents French Express taking the reigns and laying down the grooves with Moon Boots, Perseus, Agoria, Kink (live) and Super flu. Throughout the weekend, major underground players will share the stage with up-and-coming local NYC DJ & producers such as Bedouin, Stadenco, Ashwin Khosa, Niki Mcnally, showcasing Mysteryland’s ethos of bringing together internationally renowned and emerging artists.
Revive yourself at Verboten’s special anniversary Sunday DJ Brunch on March 15, a day-long party featuring Verboten resident DJs and $1 dollar specials on food and drinks. Verboten brunch takes place in its beautiful skylit Cabaret Bar featuring rotating art exhibits, a crisp Martin Audio sound system, and delicious brunch fare and specialty cocktails. Do not miss this epic event celebrating the achievements, musical guests, culture of Verboten. Where you can indulge yourself and be surrounded by the incredible sound system that is simply incredible. Let this be a special gathering with friends and loved ones to celebrate Verboten 001.
Below is the full schedule and lineup to the event and advance tickets are available here.
March 9 Willkommen Deep House Yoga [special anniversary edition]
March 10 Willkommen Deep House Yoga [special anniversary edition]
March 12 Verboten Live: Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons / PillowTalk [live] / Bedouin
March 13 Wasabassco: Sin on Heels [special anniversary show]
March 13 Detroit Love: Carl Craig / Luciano / Chuck Flask / Keith Kemp
March 14 MJC & Friends: Maya Jane Coles / Lauren Flax / Wild Dark
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