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July 2012 issue introduces you to the top pool parties in Vegas!TRANSCRIPT
JuLY 2012: Issue 31
YOUR SCENE - YOUR NIT E - YOUR GUIDE
EAT - DRINK - PARTY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Pool PartiesSPLASH TO THE bEAT OF THE mUSIC
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The List
Summer Skin Care
Featured Dishes: Off the Grill
Featured Dishes: Delectable Dishes
Featured Drinks
Featured Vodka: Belvedere Lemon Tea
Nitelife Around The World: St. Barts
Movers & Shakers
Featured Performer: Kryoman
Club Directory
July Events Listing: LA
July Events Listing: OC, SD
Live Events Listing
Fun in the Sun: Top Pool Parties
Featured Dayclub: Tao Beach
MyClubScene.com July 2012 Vixen
June in Review: Featured Events
Bonnaroo 2012: Manchester, Tennessee
Electric Daisy Carnival 2012: Las Vegas
Wynn Music Week: Las Vegas
MyClubScene 3 Year SoCal Tour
Photo Recaps
Horoscope
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THe LIsTCREDITS
Publisher Justin Stearman
Director of Operations Nicole Lloyd
Senior Editor Heidi Darby
Layout ArtistKadie MieirNicole Lloyd
Food EditorDrew Leahy
Cover ModelKarelea Mazzola
Cover Photo ByBarry Druxman
PhotographersBrian Brown
Christina MontaldoDave Orell
Gabe ZapataGeoff Garbowski
Heidi DarbyJamie DickersonJason Worthen
Jennifer CartwrightJohn NguyenJosh Raab
Martin ClaraMatthew CopleyPatrick StrubeRG Benhard
Robert Rodriguez
Staff WritersAllie Imai
Amanda WarlickChristina Montaldo
Courtney SeardDrew Leahy
Emmanuel CayananFred Dyoll
Jamie DickersonKimberly FisherKristin HalbergMegan Harvey
Kristen NewmanPaterson Wolfgram
VideographerCurtis WilsonDaniel AllanRG Benhard
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THE PUBLISHER
This month NiteGuide covered amazing events all over the country. We had staff on hand at Electric Daisy Carnival to capture the magic of the world class festival, held under the warm Las Vegas sky. Our staff also traveled east to Manchester, Tennes-see to witness the highly praised Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. If that’s not enough, we covered the Vans Warped Tour in Irvine, rounding out our music coverage that offers something for everyone.
As summer sets in, pool parties begin to rage and we’ve got information on the best places to cool down while heating up the party scene. From Las Vegas to San Diego, there’s a pool party and a cold drink calling your name.
Justin StearmanPublisher
THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Our sister website MyClubScene.com cel-ebrated three years of bringing people the best in nightlife by hitting up the best clubs in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. After three days of celebration stretched out over one amazing weekend, we’re ready to take it to the next level for year four. Check out coverage in this month’s issue, where we took over nightclubs, pool parties, and en-joyed spending time with our MyClubScene members who came out to celebrate with us, NiteGuide style.
We also have a great article on skin care tips in the summer sun, coverage of great local and out-of-state events, and an exclusive in-terview with Kryoman the robot. Summer is in full swing, get out and enjoy!
Nicole Lloyd Director of Operations
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With summer in full force, it’s important
to keep skin well moisturized and pro-
tected from the heat. SEACRET has captured
the renewing magic of the Dead Sea, with its
26 natural minerals well known for rejuvenat-
ing skin and improving health, and created a
line of skin care products that leave the body
feeling nourished and silky, perfect for post-
sun skin care.
SEACRET’s Mineral Soap is the perfect prod-
uct to wash away all that sand from the beach,
as it is enriched with Dead Sea Minerals that
work together to restore skin to its full beauty
and glow. The Salt & Oil Scrub is the perfect
follow-up treatment, utilizing enriching min-
erals to exfoliate dry skin and stimulate cell
renewal, while simultaneously moisturizing
the new skin with a blend of natural oils. This
product is perfect after a day at the beach to
reestablish the moisture lost from being in the
summer sun all day. Once it has been gently
rubbed in and rinsed with warm water, skin is
restored to a healthy radiance.
After scrubbing away all those dead skin
cells, SEACRET’s best selling Body Butter
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With SEACRET’s products available for com-
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enjoying a full summer day outside under the
warm sun.
The SEACRET to Glowing Skin all Summer Long
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SUMMER SKIN “SEACRETS”
Always wear sunscreen.
Even though it may be
cloudy, power UV rays may
still be hitting your tender
skin. Never use last year’s
bottle, throw it out and start
fresh with a new bottle, as the
old one may have expired.
Lip Balm! Don’t forget your lips
can easily burn too!
Eat healthy, exercise and sleep well! The epit-
ome of good health and glowing skin holds
true for the whole year round, not just the
summer months. So along with all the tips
above, don’t forget to eat a balanced diet,
work out for at least 45 minutes everyday
and get seven to eight hours of sleep.
Cleanse your face twice a day and be sure to
exfoliate weekly. Go for a water-based mois-
turizer. Don’t make the mistake of skipping
the moisturizing routine altogether as its es-
sential for your skin to remain hydrated.
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Few Mexican restaurants replicate the fresh
flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine as
successfully as Puesto Mexican Street Food
does. From the colorful street-style Chor
Boogie wall murals to the ambitious, made-
to-order menu, Puesto reflects the culinary
flavor and culture of Mexico City. At Puesto,
all-natural meats, sustainable seafood, six
daily fresh salsas, and house-made tortillas
recreate home-cooked Mexican meals with
genuine flavor.
Build your own authentic Mexican taco like the
protein-packed Grilled Salmon Filet above.
Topped with fresh hibiscus tinga, this favored
menu option is a healthy alternative to the
processed Mexican food we’re all used to.
Compliment your taco with a flavorful Frozen
Tamarindo Margarita made from agave wine,
and enjoy all Mexico has to offer from this
side of the border.
Puesto Mexican Street Food1026 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037
858.454.1260 | www.eatpuesto.com
By Drew Leahy
Seek asylum from indolence and the heightened temperatures of July by migrating outdoors to cook your meals hot off the grill. Or combat the sultry
days of summer at one of these three establishments, who will do the grilling for you.
Grilled Salmon Filet
Bowry Burger
Nürnberger Bratwurst
Located in downtown Huntington Beach, 2nd Floor takes trendy menu offerings
like sliders, burgers and steaks, and with the careful artistry of a chef, produces its very own, unique rendition of classic eats. The restaurant, inspired by food, art, drinks, and music of all genres, fuses tattoo inspired gallery art with a diverse mix of music and delectable, trendy cuisine. Hand crafted fresh daily by the hands of a true artisan, 2nd Floor’s Brandt Beef, all natural-no preservative, Colossal Burgers come uniquely crafted and carefully prepared like the high quality wrapped canvas artwork for sale on the walls. The monstrous Bowry Brothers Colossal Burger, hand shaped and specially seasoned, topped with Nathan’s Hot Dogs, French Fries, 4 Hour Onions, Sauerkraut, Bacon and Swiss cheese, brings new mean-ing to “gourmet burger,” a perfect choice for the off-the-grill food connoisseur.
2nd Floor126 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648714.969.9000 | www.2ndfloorhb.com
Specializing in gourmet hotdogs and 1/3 Lb. handmade sausages, The Dogfellas
are a hotdog street vendor committed to high quality ingredients and friendly ser-vice. Whether the bacon wrapped dog, the 100% beef dog, the Polish sausage or the Hungarian kielbasa, the Dogfellas offer a far superior dog than your everyday, run of the mill frankfurter. The delicious 1/3 lb. handmade Nürnberger Bratwurst is just one of six different mouth-watering sausages offered by The Dogfellas. Made from finely chopped pork seasoned with fresh marjoram and topped with curry ketchup, raw onions, sauerkraut, jalapenos, and spicy mustard, this Brat turns one of America’s staple barbeque items into a gour-met cuisine. Visit The Dogfellas at the Long Beach Civic Center Courthouse Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and follow them on Twitter, @dogfellas, to see if they’ll be in your neck of the woods anytime soon.
The Dogfellas415 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Long Beach Courthouse | 562.248.6553www.thedogfellas.com
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From their hometowns of Jalisco and
Distrito Federal, Mexico, Dorian and
Javier Villaseñor’s secret family recipes har-
ken back to Mexican tradition—burritos and
nachos to tortas and tacos—and together
with Muse Lifestyle Group’s support, are
the driving force behind Calle Tacos fresh
Mexican menu. Made ready to order with the
finest meats chosen daily from local farmers,
Calle Tacos offers simple, authentic Mexican
cuisine, but with fresh ingredients and bold
flavors passed down from generation to
generation. Like many Mexican restaurants in
Southern California, Calle Tacos also started
with a taco truck, only a slightly re-imagined
version. In a truly innovative and unique
fashion, Calle Tacos taco truck is located
inside the restaurant, bringing its patrons a
sit-down dining experience while still paying
homage to tradition.
Visit the permanent parking spot of Calle
Tacos taco truck and try the beer battered
Baja Fish Tacos with chipotle cream sauce
topped with red cabbage, cotija cheese,
and pico de gallo to capture the essence of
authentic, Mexican family recipes.
Calle Tacos6508 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
323.465.9100 | www.calletacos.com
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By Drew Leahy
We scoured the west coast for the tasti-est menu options Southern California has to offer and found three restau-
rants that take otherwise common eats and turn them into authentic, delectable dishes.
Baja Fish Tacos
Döner Basket
Fish and Chips
While on a study abroad trip in Madrid
Spain, co-founder Bryce Rademan was
so inspired by the Döner Kebob, a Turkish
cuisine made with freshly minced lamb and
beef (or chicken) and then cooked vertically
for a uniquely flavorful delicacy, that upon his
return home, he and partner Robert Wicklund
wrote a business plan that would bring the
European street food to their home in L.A. With
Mediterranean food as their inspiration, the
two created an affordable, authentic California
cuisine derived from a variety of flavors from
Turkey, Germany, Spain, and California that
can only be defined by “Spitz.”
The Döner Basket is a layer of perfectly fried
fries topped with Spitz’s very own house-made
Classic meat (lamb/beef mix), and smothered
with homemade tzatziki (Greek yogurt, lemon,
dill, and cucumber), diced onion, green pep-
per, cucumber, kalamata olive, pepperoncinis,
and a touch of spicy chili sauce. It’s served
with a Greek salad, a light and fluffy falafel
ball, a cup of homemade hummus, and two
of their famous “lightly fried pita strips.”
SpitzTwo locations in Los Angeles
www.eatatspitz.com
Crow Bar and Kitchen is a gastropub that
specializes in upscale, gourmet cuisine
inspired by seasonal ingredients served in a
socially comfortable, fun atmosphere. With
a variety of international brews on tap and
wine-by-the-glass specifically chosen to com-
pliment the Bar’s unique menu, Crow Bar and
Kitchen maintains superior quality without
sacrificing comfort and atmosphere, or incur-
ring a huge loss to your wallet. By introducing
sustainably-grown ingredients and reducing
waste through various environmentally-friendly
procedures as a pledge to being environmen-
tally conscious, Crow Bar and Kitchen was
certified a GreenRestaurant™ by the Green
Restaurant Association.
Try the delicious Fish and Chips: a 6 oz. piece
of Atlantic salmon battered in flour, baking
powder, dried tomato powder and white rascal
beer, then deep fried and served with French
Fries and a savory French tartar sauce made
with hard boiled eggs, champagne vinegar,
cornichons, capers, tarragon, parsley, Dijon
mustard and lemon juice.
Crow Bar and Kitchen2325 E. Coast Highway Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949.675.0070 | www.crowbarcdm.com
Photo By Bob HodsonPhoto By Bryce Rademan
Photo By Matt Fukushima
DelectableDishes
Photo By Bob Hodson
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RAINBOWAloha Grill [Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa]221 Main Street, HB,CA 92648 | 714.374.4427 | www.alohagrill.com
1749 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 949.722.7882
By Drew Leahy
Many restaurants endeavor to bring their respective versions of regionalized recipes and secrets
to an otherwise displaced region, but few do it as well as Aloha Grill with their South Pacific Rim
inspired cuisine. Whether it’s the daily fresh Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ahi, or Swordfish served with sticky
rice and vegetables, the teriyaki chicken, or the slow roasted Hawaiian style pulled pork, Aloha
Grill delivers an unforgettable rendition of island secrets to the mainland. It’s biggest secret? The
world famous frozen cocktail known as the “Rainbow.”
Quell the summer heat with Aloha Grill’s Rainbow, a mixture of six great frozen flavors that are
sure to leave you feeling effervescent: peach on the beach, rum runner, love in a bucket, Malu
melon, blue Hawaiian, and Malibu mango. Top off this delicious summer mixture with a dark rum
floater and you have yourself the world famous Rainbow.
OUTSIDE FENWAyNext Door Lounge [Hollywood]1154 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood CA 90038 | 323.465.5505 | www.nextdoorhollywood.com
By Drew Leahy
Next Door Lounge replicates the cultural dynamism of the Roaring Twenties with its speak
easy-inspired décor and silent black and white film projections that play throughout the night.
Complete with innovative cocktails, contemporary menu items made from the freshest seasonal
ingredients, and living room vignettes adorned with antiqued furniture, Next Door Lounge offers
a casual dining and drinking experience free from Hollywood’s list policy while paying respect to
Tinsel Town on the cusp of modernity.
“Outside Fenway,” which derives its name from its creator who wanted a drink that tasted good
enough to have as a celebratory drink when the Red Sox won and strong enough to drown your
sorrows in when they lost, is the latest offering on Next Door Lounge’s recently unveiled summer
cocktail menu. And with 1.5 oz. of Rye Bourbon, ½ oz. of Benedictine, and ½ oz. of Cynar, the
“Outside Fenway” cocktail should do just that.
SPIkED SUMMER SANGRIASpitz [Los Angeles]371 E. 2nd Street, CA 90012 | 213.613.0101 | www.eatatspitz.com
2506 Colorado Blvd., CA 90041 | 323.257.5600
By Drew Leahy
Known as the “Home of the Döner Kebob,” Spitz is most famous for their fresh, Mediterranean
inspired California cuisine, and their roasted meat cooked on a vertical spit. However, owners
Bryce Rademan and Robert Wicklund have pioneered another indelible treat to compliment
both their authentic menu and summer heat: Spiked Summer Sangrias.
Created with Spitz’s very own infused simple syrups combined with 100% natural and whole-
some ingredients, the Spiked Summer Sangrias are refreshing and apropos for the summer heat
of July. Quench your thirst with the rosé, mint, apple, lime, and silver rum sangria (front middle),
cool down with the white wine, basil, peach, and vodka sangria (back left), or watch the sun set
and compliment your meal with the red wine, cinnamon, cardamom, orange and brandy sangria
(back right).
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Southern Californians are the embodiment of rest
and relaxation, mastering the art of laid-back Sat-
urdays and Sunday Fundays. With bare feet and
the warmth of the sun chasing droplets down the side of
an ice cold tumbler, these hot summer days are the most
anticipated of the whole year. The best way to revel in the
SoCal sun is to pour a drink made with this season’s new-
est super premium vodka: Belvedere Lemon Tea.
With notes of warming ginger and sweet honeycomb,
Belvedere Lemon Tea creates a perfect mood all of its
own. Ideal for evening soirees as well as sea-salted beach
camping, any drink with Lemon Tea will melt away stress
as friends bask in the weekend sun. Kick back with a
glass of cool refreshment, distilled with black & green
teas, ginger, chamomile, lemongrass, honey and lemon-
the pefect combination.
Planning your next group gathering? What better way to
kick start the season than with a backyard barbecue?
Belvedere Lemon Tea pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill
chicken or perhaps some tropical shrimp skewers. Zesty
notes of lemon and green tea add just the right touch to
any number of the warm weather cocktail ideas listed here,
as well as any creative concoctions you can come up with!
Belvedere Lemon Tea joins the ranks in a line of award-
winning products, such as several Gold awards in the An-
nual Vodka Masters for the original vodka as well as their
Belvedere Intense Vodka. Belvedere Bloody Mary has also
received DOUBLE GOLD medals in the “50 Best Flavored
Vodkas” category by TheFiftyBest.com. Belvedere employs
the utmost care with its unique Maceration process, using
only 100% natural and additive-free ingredients. Pure, crisp
and natural- Belvedere Lemon Tea is sure to be your go-to
drink of the summer.
Belvedere Lemon Tea Fresca
1.5 oz (45ml) Belvedere
Lemon Tea
Dash simple syrup
Top with Fever Tree
ginger ale, garnish with
a mint sprig and lemon
wheel.
Belvedere Lemon Tea Classic Half &
Half Punch
1.5 liters (50 oz) Belvedere
Lemon Tea
20 oz lemonade
20 oz pre-made iced tea
10 oz simple syrup
15 oz lemon juice
Zests of 2 lemons
Add all ingredients to a
pitcher or punch bowl and
either chill overnight or add
cubed ice and stir. Serve
immediately.
Belvedere Lemon Teabreeze
60ml (2oz) Belvedere
Lemon Tea
60ml (2oz) Coconut water
60ml (2oz) Cloudy apple
(Optional apple garnish)
Belvedere Summer CocktailsBelvedere Summer Cocktails
By Megan Harvey
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People hardly come to a place like St. Barts for its nighttime appearance. They come for the daytime views and gorgeous beaches shimmering with beauty, located right in the heart of the Caribbean. And while its rich and luxurious reputation has earned St. Barts a place among the most glamorous resort destinations in the world, the Caribbean island has somehow maintained its quaintness, warmth and charming old-fashioned quality. The night-life scene, concentrated mainly in the Gustavia area, is not characterized by extravagance or extreme decadence. It is upscale, yet simple and chic. The main attractions of St. Barts’ nightlife scene are the supper clubs and leisure dining, but there are a few options for partying.
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St. Barts
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VoyaGeur LouNGeVoyageur Lounge is somewhat of a fresh newcomer to the St.
Barts’ bar scene. Its prime location offers a magnificent view
of Gustavia Harbor. The putty-colored walls and glossy white
trim of the upper-level lounge and bar space exude sophis-
tication and elegance. It feels as if you’re lounging in some
posh townhouse in the big city overlooking a playground for
the yachting crowd. Voyageur is known for attractive female
bartenders and hostesses that offer bottle service nightly.
Le 88Inspired by the ambiance of tevernas in Oia or Mykonos, Le
88 is a sleek and sexy Greek tavern in Gustavia where well-
dressed crowds gather under a covered courtyard of Rue du
Port for lunch and late night drinks. Inside Le 88, the dining
room utilizes an open kitchen setting with a menu that offers
tzazikis, hummus, calamari and grilled fish. The outdoor bar
and patio lounge is a hotspot in St. Barts, where live lounge
acts and rotating DJs set the mood.
Le SeLeCTLe Select is one of the most popular gathering places in Gus-
tavia, and it is a departure from the glitz and glamour that
characterize the island’s bar and nightlife scene. It is a revolv-
ing door through which locals, tourists and even celebrities
pass. This place is best for a quiet afternoon, a casual beer,
and possibly some comfort food. Le Select is a classic dive
bar adored by locals.
NiKKi BeaCh/CaSa NiKKi
Nikki Beach is a notoriously exclusive chain of luxurious beach
clubs catering to the modern upscale clientele. It is both wild
and sophisticated, giving an anything-goes feeling to those
who make it in. The private day club is staffed by workers
almost as attractive as the clientele. Famous folks like the Hil-
ton sisters and Diddy are known to show up with huge entou-
rages, and often keep the champagne flowing. The all-white
paradise beach club is a hotspot during the day, and people
head to Casa Nikki at night. Casa Nikki is located in Gustavia
Harbor and opens at 11 p.m., catering to yacht-hopping so-
cialites ready to party through dawn to some of the islands
best DJs and party hosts. The décor is simple and upscale,
as is the Nikki Beach style—white slipcover sofas and club
chairs. This is the premiere place to party with bronzed model
types and socialites.
Le yaChT CLuBA creation of Carole Gruson, St. Bart nightlife extraordinaire,
Le Yacht Club is likely considered the chicest place to be in
St. Barts. It is a waterfront supper club and lounge that offers
a menu of continental French and seafood dishes. By 9 p.m.,
Le Yacht Club converts to a nightclub scene that often hosts
celebrities and world-famous soccer players. Much like many
of the other establishments in St. Barts catering to the rich
and famous, the décor includes slip-covered chairs and fluffy
oversized sofas in an all-white palette, floor to ceiling.
To learn more about these venues and local
events log onto www.MyClubScene.com
Photo By St. Bart’s Tourism Committee
Photo By Caribbean Escapes
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David Falco is an East Coast native with a flair
for conversation. Now tending bar at one of
the most sophisticated hangouts in Las Vegas,
David has acclimated to life in Sin City, and
shared with NiteGuide what makes working on
the strip a memorable experience.
NiteGuide Magazine: Describe the pace of a
typical night.
David Falco: Hyde Bellagio is unique for a
club because we have the 5 p.m. lounge hour.
It starts out nice and mellow with a good atmo-
sphere, good music, and lighting. People come
to unwind after work with cocktails and small
plates. We get a rush around 9:00, mostly with
people wanting to beat the late-night line. The
music picks up throughout the night and by
10 p.m. we are in full-blown nightclub mode,
which lasts until 4:00 in the morning. It’s a cool
progression to be a part of!
NGM: What’s your favorite part about interact-
ing with customers?
DF: Especially since we are located in the Bel-
lagio, we have a very high-end clientele. There
are lots of international guests and world-
travelers, and I’m always meeting people from
around the globe. Many are repeat customers
so we have the privilege of building relation-
ships with guests. The early-evening lounge
atmosphere really encourages conversation.
NGM: What’s the craziest customer-related
story you have?
DF: I had a customer who I became friends
with, and he flew me out to LA on a private jet
to see the Celtics play in the 2007 NBA finals
versus the Lakers. That was pretty crazy!
NGM: Do you feel Vegas is rowdier than most
other cities?
DF: Domestically, Vegas is the rowdiest city,
in my opinion. People come here looking to
be someone else, or at least a crazier version
of themselves. In that sense, Vegas provides
a platform for anonymity. There is definitely a
“when in Vegas” mentality here.
NGM: Where’s your favorite place to go out,
and why?
DF: I’m a dive bar type of guy. When I have
a night off, I like Frankie’s Tiki room, Double
Down, or Herbs & Rye.
NGM: Do you ever party with your customers?
After work, of course.
DF: Yes, absolutely. There’s a reciprocal rela-
tionship among the industry people in this city.
NGM: Where and when can our readers find
you slinging drinks?
DF: I work at Hyde four to five days per week,
split between nightclub and lounge shifts.
mOVers & sHakersFEATURED BARTENDERDavid Falco| Hyde Bellagio
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Chantál Cocca knows how to handle a crowd.
Her energetic personality led her into the night-
life industry by chance, where she now thrives
as a VIP Host with entertainment trailblazers
SBE. Not only does she work with clientele in-
side the venues, she leads campaigns and as-
sists in front door operations.
NiteGuide Magazine: How did you break into
the nightlife industry?
Chantál Cocca: I was looking for a part time
job in VIP Services and I was referred to SBE
by a friend. I heard great things about the com-
pany and growth potential and thought it would
be a great opportunity. I never had any previ-
ous nightlife experience, but quickly developed
an understanding for the business. Now over a
year later I have clients all over the world and I
run one of our most exclusive venues in Hol-
lywood, Hyde Lounge on Sunset.
NGM: Break down for our readers what a VIP
Host is responsible for.
CC: A VIP Host is responsible for sales and
marketing for the company and to provide VIP
Services which include accommodating our
guests at all of our nightclubs, restaurants and
hotels across the country. I organize marketing
campaigns, plan and host parties and events,
run the front door operations at the club while
branding SBE as a whole.
NGM: What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen
at a nightclub?
CC: People buying $5000+ bottles and spraying
the champagne like it’s water!
NGM: Can you share the highest VIP tab you’ve
ever seen?
CC: $157,000
NGM: Beer or cocktails?
CC: Cocktails. But champagne is all I drink.
NGM: What keeps you involved with the party?
CC: When we throw parties my job is to make sure
the energy is balanced throughout the club. I invite
my celebrity guests and high-end clientele that
would enjoy the party. I meet people and make
sure everyone is having a good time... I party with
them, host them, and provide excellent customer
service to keep them coming back.
NGM: Can you share any inside industry tips
about nightlife with us?
CC: Guys, if you’re not invited, its best to arrive
with A LOT of girls and never name drop at the
door!
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FEATURED VIP HOSTChantál Cocca | SBE
Mix Master MO DJ isn’t your typical DJ. He
plays open format music that throws down
everything from Sinatra to Slayer. NiteGuide
caught up with the charismatic Huntington
Beach local to learn who influenced him and
whether he prefers vinyl or digital.
NiteGuide Magazine: Did you grow up in
SoCal?
MO DJ: My family is originally from Beirut
Lebanon but I’ve lived in Huntington Beach
most my life.
NGM: What keeps you here?
MO: House Arrest! [Laughing] Actually I was
raised here and love the weather and the city.
NGM: What’s your first memory of a DJ?
MO: Watching Jam Master Jay and Run DMC
on Yo MTV Raps! A lot of the old school hip
hop groups growing up had a DJ in them.
NGM: How did it shape your path to becom-
ing a DJ?
MO: Knowing that the DJ wasn’t just playing
the music or scratching, but just as important
as the other people in the group. They were
rock stars in my book!
NGM: Vinyl or Digital?
MO: Hybrid. I hook up my turntables to my
laptop, it’s pretty cool! I’ll rock Cdj’s if I have
to, but still prefer the touch and responsive-
ness of vinyl.
NGM: Who’s the most innovative DJ right
now?
MO: There’s a lot. But most recently I liked
watching A-trak evolve from a DMC champ to
an Electro DJ/Producer. He’s adapted to the
times.
NGM: What’s the craziest gig you’ve ever
played, for any reason?
MO: I DJ’d on a cruise ship for fourteen days
in a row. It was on the 17th deck. I really had
to keep my balance and every night I had peo-
ple swaying back and forth. It was pretty fun.
NGM: How do you keep a crowd engaged?
MO: I usually talk to them on the mic and
make sure to have some sick breakdowns or
build-ups in my set. Sometimes tossing in a
throwback or switching genres will do it too.
NGM: When and where can our readers find
you performing?
MO: I have some residencies on Main Street
in Huntington Beach, but check out my site
(www.modj.com) for tour updates and events.
Shout out to MyClubScene, The Sullen Family
and R&K Photography!
FEATURED DJMO DJ
Priscilla Quick spends her days working at
Marquee Dayclub located inside The Cosmo-
politan of Las Vegas, a hotel that encourages
“just the right amount of wrong.” Marquee
Dayclub is one of the hottest places to party
on the strip, and Priscilla loves being part of
the action. Growing up in Rowland Heights,
CA, she enjoys catering to clientele looking
for a great way to cool off during the sum-
mer months in Sin City. With her energetic at-
titude and brilliant hair, party goers can find
her cocktailing at the wildly successful day-
time venue, where she took time out to chat
with NiteGuide.
NiteGuide Magazine: What keeps you in
Las Vegas?
Priscilla Quick: My amazing job, friends and
coworkers are reasons why I stay.
NGM: What do you like to do in your spare
time?
PQ: I spend a lot of time with my puppy, and
I try to get a massage as often as possible.
NGM: How did you become involved with the
service industry?
PQ: I have always wanted to be a part of the
industry, and one day a friend helped intro-
duce me to the right people.
NGM: How does the poolside crowd differ
from the nightclub crowd?
PQ: The pool party crowd at Marquee Day-
club is a lot more intense in that we have
champagne showers every weekend here!
NGM: Is there a particularly refreshing drink
you suggest to your customers?
PQ: Marquee Dayclub has delicious frozen
drinks to cool you off, like the Frozen Vodka
Red Bull. I would also suggest Moët Ice with
berries.
NGM: How many times a day does someone
end up in the pool involuntarily?
PQ: Too many times to count, but it’s all
in fun. Honestly, it gets so hot here that I
wouldn’t mind getting a little wet!
NGM: What’s a tip you’d give to someone
who’d never been to a dayclub before?
PQ: I would tell them to make sure to get a lot
of sleep and to keep hydrated before spend-
ing a long crazy day with us here at Marquee.
FEATURED CABANA HOSTPriscilla Quick | Marquee Day Club
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More than just a Robot!
Kryoman the robot takes the nightlife expe-
rience to the next level. He’s a ten foot tall LED
robot that packs pyrotechnics and eco-friendly gas. The
latest edition of Kryoman is MK X, featuring 2,400
watts of pure light and armed with the first hand held set
of white lasers in existence, making it the most powerful
LED robot in the world. If that’s not enough to keep the
performer busy, the originator of the light up sentinels will
be jumping behind the decks himself, laying down heavy
bass lines in his Ibiza-based studio. I had the pleasure of
catching up with the man behind the mask at Coachella
this past April.
Mr. NiteGuide: How would you describe Kryoman
to someone who wasn’t familiar with him?
Kryoman: The funny thing is, I see through the
mask. If they’ve seen me for the first time, I can always tell
by the expression on their face. There’s a giant ten foot tall
LED robot that comes out of nowhere, that flies, shoots
fifteen foot shots of smoke and gas, and pyro if you’re in
the right area of the world. It has an energy that surrounds
the whole performance. It’s not just a solo thing. It’s a
direct thing between the DJs and Kryoman. You
have to understand I’ve been working with these DJs for
about fifteen years, they know exactly who I am. There’s
a vibe between me and the DJ, and everybody else feeds
off that. That’s what we do. I don’t try to muscle in and
steal someone else’s spotlight. We come to compliment
and work with the artist that’s already there, and try to
bring it to the next level and enhance the experience.
Mr. NiteGuide: Ever have technical difficulties?
Kryoman: Anything and everything. We’ve been
on tour and had a stilt snap. We’ve fallen in front 15-20
thousand people on the stage. There’s been malfunc-
tions, light-up heads have gone out, legs have gone out,
there’s even been a headless robot on stage in front of a
huge festival. My brother tripped on a cable in Guatemala
City in the pouring rain, and knocked himself out clean on
the stage. We’ve had some crazy malfunctions. We have
to deal with it, the show must go on. Pick yourself up and
get on with it.
Mr. NiteGuide: So at this point you have multiple robots?
Kryoman: Because of the high demand of what
we do, there’s thousands of clubs all over the world, and
cities that want a little piece of what we do. The only way
to supply the demand was to build more. There’s a rigor-
ous training, almost like boot camp, for all the Kry-
oman in my villa in Ibiza... It’s like a crash course, and
I just push them on stage and see how they do. Imagine
your in a crowd of a couple of thousand going wild to a
DJ. Your carrying a 10,000 psi gas system, the floor is
wet, covered in alcohol and glass, people are pushing
you and jumping on you, regardless of security. So you
gotta be ready for anything.
“There’s a giant ten foot tall LED ro-bot that comes out of nowhere, that flies, shoots fifteen foot shots of smoke and gas, and pyro if you’re in the right area of the world. It has an energy that surrounds the whole per-formance. It’s not just a solo thing. It’s a direct thing between the DJs and Kryoman.”-Kryoman
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Club DireCtory
oraNGe CouNTy
aVeC [Huntington Beach]
18582 Beach Blvd, 92646
714-475-4660
www.myclubscene.com/avec
eMBer [Anaheim]
401 N. Anaheim Blvd. 92805
714-991-5101
www.myclubscene.com/ember
heaT uLTra LouNGe[Anaheim]
321 W Katella Ave # 214, 92802
714-776-4328
www.myclubscene.com/heat
SharK CLuB [Costa Mesa]
841 Baker St., 92626
949-751-6428
www.myclubscene.com/sharkclub
iNCahooTS [Fullerton]
1401 S Lemon St., 92832
714-441-1666
www.myclubscene.com/incahoots
PoSCh [Irvine]
18912 MacArthur Blvd., 92612
949-833-1900
www.myclubscene.com/posch
The oBSerVaTory [Santa Ana]
3503 South Harbor Blvd, 92704
714-957-0600
www.myclubscene.com/theobservatory
LoS aNGeLeS
aV NiGhTCLuB [Hollywood]
1601 N. Cahuenga Blvd, 90028
310-943-5800
www.myclubscene.com/avnightclub
aVaLoN [Hollywood]
1735 Vine St, 90028
323-462-8900
www.myclubscene.com/avalon
DraiS [Hollywood]
6250 Hollywood Blvd, 90028
323-962-1111
www.myclubscene.com/draisla
PLayhouSe [Hollywood]
6506 Hollywood Blvd, 90028
323-656-4600
www.myclubscene.com/playhouse
SuPPerCLuB[Hollywood]
6675 Hollywood Boulevard, 90028
323-466-1900
www.myclubscene.com/supperclubla
Tru NiGhTCLuB [Hollywood]
1600 Argyle Ave, CA 90028
323-461-1600
www.myclubscene.com/truhollywood
VaNGuarD [Hollywood]
6021 Hollywood Blvd, 90028
323-463-3331
www.myclubscene.com/vanguard
SaN DieGo
207
[San Diego]
207 5th Ave, 92101
619-764-6926
www.myclubscene.com/207
iVy NiGhTCLuB
[San Diego]
600 F Street, 92101
619-814-2055
www.myclubscene.com/ivy
STiNGaree
[San Diego]
454 6th Avenue, 92101
619-544-9500
www.myclubscene.com/stingareesd
FLoaT
[San Diego]
207 5th Ave, 92101
619-702-3000
www.myclubscene.com/float
FLuxx
[San Diego]
500 4th Avenue, 92101
619-232-8100
www.myclubscene.com/fluxxsd
Voyeur
[San Diego]
755 5th Ave, 92101
619-756-7678
www.myclubscene.com/voyeursd
[San Diego]701 C Street, 92101
877-785-6451
www.myclubscene.com/xscape
Visit MyClubScene.com to view the top clubs & bars in your area. View upcoming events,
get on the guest list, see photos, videos, reviews and more.
LaS VeGaS
GaLLery NiGhTCLuB[Planet Hollywood Hotel | Las Vegas]
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89109
702-818-5700
www.myclubscene.com/gallerylv
hyDe BeLLaGio
[Bellagio Hotel | Las Vegas]
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89109
702-693-8700
www.myclubscene.com/hydelv
Marquee NiGhTCLuB
[Cosmopolitan Hotel | Las Vegas]
3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89109
702-333-9099
www.myclubscene.com/marquee
MooN NiGhTCLuB[Palms Casino Hotel | Las Vegas]
4321 W Flamingo Rd, NV 89103
702-942-6832
www.myclubscene.com/moonlv
Tao NiGhTCLuB [Venetian Hotel | Las Vegas]
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89109
702-388-8338
www.myclubscene.com/taolv
xS NiGhTCLuB
[Encore Hotel | Las Vegas]
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89109
702-770-0097
www.myclubscene.com/xslv
July 2012 Events Listing:
Log on to MyClubScene.com now to see more events and get on the list!
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LOs anGeLesEvery Thursday [Playhouse] Skam Artist DJs-Hip-Hop
Every Friday [TRU] Fun House Fridays
Every Friday [Avalon] Control Fridays
Every Friday [The Vault] Power 106 FM
Every Saturday [Avalon] Avaland
Every Sunday [Drai’s] Dayclub pool party
July 6, Friday [Avalon] Dev
July 6, Friday [Exchange LA] Seantyas
July 10, Tuesday [Greystone Manor] Alesso
July 12, Thursday [The Vault] Baby Bash in concert
July 12, Thursday [Playhouse] DJ Reach
July 13, Friday [Exchange LA] Myon & Shane54
July 14, Saturday [Playhouse] Nick Cannon
July 14, Saturday [Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery] Live Perfor-
mance by Badfish
July 15, Sunday [Drai’s Dayclub] Travis Emmons B-Day w/
Bass Kleph
July 19, Thursday [Playhouse] DJ Homicide
July 20, Friday [Avalon] Lazy Rich
July 20, Friday [Exchange LA] Filo & Peri
July 21, Saturday [Avalon] Gabriel & Dresden / Kristina Sky
July 21, Saturday [Playhouse] Hyphy Crunk
July 22, Sunday [Drai’s Dayclub] Bag Raiders
July 26, Thursday [Playhouse] DJ Ross One
July 27, Friday [Avalon] Z-Trip & AC Slater
July 28, Saturday [Playhouse] Politik
July 28, Saturday [Avalon] Morgan Page
July 29, Sunday [Drai’s Dayclub] Sebastien Drums
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Log on to MyClubScene.com now to see more events and get on the list!
July 2012 Events Listing:
Log on to MyClubScene.com now to see more events and get on the list!
OranGe COunTY
July 2012 Events Listing:
Every Thursday [207 Hard Rock] Mynt Thursdays
Every Thursday [Fluxx] EDM
Every Sunday [Float | Hard Rock] Intervention: Join My-ClubScene.com every Sunday on a party bus from Orange County. Email [email protected] for more info
July 6, Friday [Voyeur] Norman Doray
July 7,Saturday [Voyeur] Lucky Date
July 7, Saturday [Fluxx] Sid Vicious
July 8, Sunday [Hard Rock] Intervention: Featuring
Manufactured Superstars
July 12, Thursday [Fluxx] Designer Drugs
July 13, Friday [Voyeur] James Zabiela
July 14, Saturday [Fluxx] DJ Cobra & Ricky Rocks
July 15, Sunday [Hard Rock] Intervention: EC Twins &
Nadia Ali
July 19, Thursday [Fluxx] EDX
July 19, Thursday [Voyeur] Kill The Noise
July 20, Friday [Voyeur] Sydney Blu
July 20, Friday [Xscape] NiteGuide Magazine event. Email
[email protected] to get on the guestlist
July 21, Saturday [Fluxx] Sid Vicious & Rico DeLargo
July 22, Sunday [Hard Rock] Intervention: Bob Sinclar
July 26, Thursday [Fluxx] Stafford Brothers
July 27, Friday [Voyeur] Cedric Gervais
July 27, Friday [Fluxx] Scooter & Hyena
July 29, Sunday [Hard Rock] Intervention: Kap Slap
Every Monday [Sharkeez HB] MyClubScene MondaysCelebrate your birthday or special occasion with us and we will buy you a bottle of champagne & food platter for your entire party! Email [email protected]
Every Thursday [Heat Ultra Lounge] Glam Thursdays
Every Friday [Avec] Haute Fridays
Every Friday [Shark Club] Limelight Fridays
Every Friday [Heat Ultra Lounge] Privilege Fridays
July 6, Friday [Yost Theater] Robbie Rivera
July 7, Saturday [Yost Theater] Chuckie
July 7, Saturday [Posch] Tempo & Stayley
July 7, Saturday [Ember] DJ Los from Power 106
July 9, Monday [Sharkeez HB] MyClubScene Mondays: Go-
Go Guest Bartenders
July 11, Wednesday [Yost Theater] Kill The Noise
July 12, Thursday [Yost Theater] James Zabiela
July 14, Saturday [Posch] Mehdi & DJ Stellar
July 14, Saturday [Ember] Hell Rock
July 16, Monday [Sharkeez HB] MyClubScene Mondays:
With Go-Go Guest Bartenders
July 21, Saturday [Ember] Sex Panther
July 23, Monday [Sharkeez HB] MyClubScene Mondays:
With Go-Go Guest Bartenders
July 28, Saturday [Ember] Alex Dreamz
July 29, Sunday [Yost Theater] Wolfgang Gartner
July 30, Monday [Sharkeez HB] MyClubScene Mondays:
With Go-Go Guest Bartenders
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Live Music Events Listing: SoCal
July 3, Tuesday [The Echoplex]
Big Freedia
July 5, Thursday [The Echo]
Mates of State
July 7, Saturday [The Fonda]
Blind Pilot
July 10, Tuesday [The Fonda]
Marina & the Diamonds
July 10, Tuesday [The Roxy]
P.O.D.
July 13, Friday [The El Rey]
Aesop Rock
July 13, Friday [The Greek]
The String Cheese Incident
July 14, Saturday [The Fonda]
Azealia Banks
July 17, Tuesday [The Wiltern]
Frank Ocean
July 21, Saturday [The Roxy]
Fountains of Wayne
July 28, Saturday [The Wiltern]
Dirty Projectors
July 30, Monday [The Wiltern]
Neon Trees
July 31, Tuesday [The Wiltern]
Tenacious D
July 31, Tuesday [The Echo]
Jason Falkner
OranGe COunTYJuly 5, Thursday [Observatory]
Twista
July 6, Friday [Observatory]
Leftover Crack
July 7, Saturday [Observatory]
Fortunate Youth
July 7, Saturday [Detroit Bar]
Pacific Festival Pre-Party
July 12, Thursday [House of Blues]
Aaron Lewis
July 13, Friday [Observatory]
Fat Joe
July 15, Sunday [Pacific Amphitheatre]
Matisyahu
July 14, Saturday [Observatory]
Nipsey Hussle
July 19, Thursday [Observatory]
The Meteors
July 22, Sunday [Observatory]
Talib Kweli
July 22, Sunday [Pacific Amphitheatre]
Young The Giant
July 25, Wednesday [Pacific Amphitheatre]
Sheryl Crow
July 28, Saturday [Observatory]
Jackie Greene
July 28, Saturday [The Grove]
Reel Big Fish
san dIeGOJuly 6, Friday [The Casbah]
Valient Thorr
July 7, Saturday [Belly Up]
Dead Feather Moon
July 7, Saturday [The Casbah]
Unwritten Law
July 8, Sunday [Belly Up]
Blind Pilot
July 12, Thursday [Belly up]
Willie Nelson and Family
July 13, Friday [Belly Up]
Pato Banton
July 20, Friday [The Casbah]
Swingin’ Utters
July 21, Saturday [Belly Up]
Young Dubliners
July 21, Saturday [Soma]
Cannibal Corpse
July 22, Sunday [The Casbah]
Alberta Cross
July 23, Monday [Belly Up]
Toots and the Maytals
July 27, Friday [Soma]
Attack Attack!
July 27, Friday [Cricket Wireless
Amphitheatre]
Sublime with Rome
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Crashing onto the scene a few years ago under the Las Vegas sun, pool parties have taken on a life of their own. Daylife has become a multi-million dollar industry offering up a one of a kind exhilarating experience that’s only available under the fierce rays of summer. This isn’t the pool party of your childhood. The dayclub experience has the same energy and
excitement as a nightclub, only poolside. There’s no need to wait for nighttime to experience some of the worlds greatest DJs and artists to perform. Catch the likes of Calvin Harris, David Guetta and Avicii while washing down the finest champagne, or quench your thirst with custom made cocktails exclusive to the venues. This experience has upped the anty on party life, and it’s an opportunity to play in paradise before a night out on the town.
There are many types of pool parties with different styles of music and crowds, so no matter where you go, you’ll find one thing in common; the perfect environment to experience summer fun. While some people prefer to lay in the cool shade of the lavish cabanas, others can be found at the front of the stage dancing and taking in every beat of the DJ’s performance. Still others prefer to spend the day relaxing in the refreshing water and socializing with their fellow party goers.
There’s no better way to properly celebrate the season than taking part in the exhilarating ritual. Marquee’s “Wet Wonderland” at The Cosmopolitan and the Palm’s “Ditch Fridays” are two of Sin City’s best offerings for poolside debauchery, and Southern California keeps the party cool with Drai’s in Hollywood and Intervention at Hard Rock in San Diego. It’s the ultimate adult play-ground where everyone from locals, jet setters, celebrities and tastemakers gather weekly to escape and create lasting memories that will keep them smiling all year long.
By Courtney Seard
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ENCORE BEACH CLUBEncore 3100 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.770.7300
www.encorebeachclub.com
Upcoming Events
July 7th Avicii
July 14th Eric Prydz
July 22nd Knife Party
TAO BEACH The Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.388.8588
www.taobeach.com
Upcoming Events
July 8th Gareth Emery
July 15th Markus Schulz
LIQUID Aria Resort3730 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.693.8300
www.lightgroup.com/las-vegas/
daylife/liquid-pool-lounge/
Upcoming Events
July 6th Fernando Garibay
July 13th Dave Audé
DITCH FRIDAYSThe Palms Pool & Bungalows4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702.942.6832
www.ditchfridays.com
Upcoming Events
July 7th Roger Sanchez
July 14th Chris Willis
July 21st Mark Stylz
SUNIt’s all FUN SUNin the
REHAB Hard Rock Hotel4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702.693.5000
www.hardrockhotel.com
Upcoming Events
July 15th Timbaland
July 21st The Crystal Method
DRAI’S POOL PARTYW Hotel, Hollywood6250 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA
323.962.1111
www.pool.drais.net
Upcoming Events
July 15th Guess Clothing, Bass
Kleph & Travis Emmons
July 29th Sebastien Drums
August 12th Danny Daze
WET WONDERLAND Marquee Dayclub3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.333.9000
www.marqueelasvegas.com
Upcoming Events
July 8th Sander van Doorn
July 21st Dash Berlin
July 22nd Hardwell
INTERVENTIONHard Rock San Diego 207 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619.702.3000
www.interventionsd.com
Upcoming Events
July 8th Manufactured Superstars
July 15th EC Twins with Nadia Ali
August 5th Joachim Garraud
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With summer in full swing, the SoCal beaches are filling up fast. Be-
tween the random guy wearing socks and the kid throwing sand,
now might be the perfect time for something different. When
you’re on the prowl for something a little less “crowded theme park” and a
little more “sexy stranger-filled oasis,” its time to check out TAO Beach at The
Venetian Las Vegas.
Even miles from the ocean, TAO Beach is becoming one of the most talked
about pools this summer. Teaming up with Maxim, the biggest men’s lifestyle
brand in America, TAO Beach is now hosting Maxim Fridays from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Previous venue events have included appearances by Benny Benassi,
Nicky Romero and Cosmic Gate, and that’s only the starter course for the
summer lineup. In addition, TAO Beach also runs a rotating schedule of cover
model appearances and Maxim Magazine model searches.
TAO Beach is open from 10 a.m. until sunset with its Balinese-themed décor
featuring luxury cabanas and personal masseuses. If you’re feeling interna-
tional and a bit adventurous, they also allow European sunbathing Monday
through Thursday. Guests can also order specialty cocktails like a Frozen
TAO-tini or Sake Sangria from Tao Beach’s 30-foot bar, or order from TAO
Asian Bistro’s sushi and grill menu from 11am-6pm daily.
As the weekend sun dips into the Vegas skyline, TAO Beach transitions into
an outdoor extension of their famous nightclub. Here, guests can enjoy high-
energy international DJs and order VIP bottle service. The open-air nightclub
features 14-foot fire columns and is scattered with comfy lounge beds for
those who prefer to sit back and observe the action for a while.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or a reason to take off work,
this is where it’s at. TAO Beach, the place to get a little sin with your sun!
For more information, check out www.taobeach.com
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On June 27th in the heart of Santa Ana, California, loud speakers from
The Yost Theater carried out the beats of Los Angeles native Kristina Sky
into the night.
Sky played throughout the evening as the venue filled up with party goers
who have a deep love for the music. Bringing together old and new tunes,
Sky was the only female DJ spinning that evening, catering to the pumped
up crowd. She spun an amazing set that night, as always. “Being a female
in the scene is definitely annoying at times because certain people don’t
take you seriously, but I do my best and show them I can do it as good as
any male in the scene,” Sky shared.
The DJ got started in the scene in the ‘90s as a concert goer, then turned
to promoting the shows she attended. A few years after that she decided
to start spinning herself, and the rest was history. “One of my favorite
things about my job is having everyone just let go for an hour or so, forget
about the weeks troubles and to just have a good time for a little while.”
As the night unfolded there were smiles and laughter all around, the turn
out was amazing, and everyone who came out to enjoy the music and
atmosphere left with smiles and great memories.
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On Sunday, June 10th, Iva Lee’s Restaurant located on historical El Camino
Real in San Clemente celebrated ten years of honoring the unique flavors of
the South and the savory recipes of Iva Lee. Delicious house-made cocktails,
Creole jambalaya, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and New Orleans inspired live
music brought the unique ambiance of the French Quarters to South Orange
County in a celebration fit for Frenchman Street.
Iva Lee’s Southern and Creole cuisine is Lisa and Eric Wagoner’s timely hom-
age to Lisa’s late grandmother Iva Lee, and her classic Southern meals and
welcoming disposition towards friends and family. A descendent of a long line
of Southern women who passed down recipes from generation to genera-
tion since their arrival in America in 1640, Iva Lee prided herself on the variety
of savory Southern meals she prepared for her friends and family. With that
same ethos in mind, Iva Lee’s Restaurants prepare the tastiest New Orleans-
inspired entrees for welcomed patrons like everyday is Fat Tuesday.
For the Ten Year Anniversary, Iva Lee’s Restaurant prepared tasty hors
d’oeuvres such as filet crostini, salmon on flatbread, sweet potato fries with
red eye aioli, and fried green tomatoes with remoulade and goat cheese. The
Lousianna Lemonade with vodka complimented the appetizers and live New
Orleans-inspired music. The contagious “Big Easy” mood at Iva Lee’s contin-
ued throughout the night. The anniversary brought old friends together and
spawned new friendships. The restaurant successfully celebrated Iva Lee, all
in the name of Southern hospitality.
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kRISTINA Sky LIGHTS UP yOSTyost Theater [Santa Ana] Story and photos by Christina Montaldo
IVA LEE’S 10 yEAR ANNIVERSARyIva Lee’s [San Clemente]By Drew Leahy | Photography by Shelly Kindred
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Hollywood’s brand new nightclub Lure has proven to revolutionize the night-
life scene, offering party goers the ultimate club experience with the world’s
top DJ performances and entertainment. Since its opening, Lure’s Thursday
nights have seen talent such as Wolfgang Gartner, Manufactured Superstars,
HookNSling, Adrian Lux, Robbie Rivera, among others usher in the warm,
L.A. summer with electric energy and stimulating sound. True to its coveted
position as one of Hollywood’s leading hot spots showcasing the world’s best
talent, Lure saw Australian DJ/producer Tommy Trash perform yet another
knockout set on Thursday, June 27th, laying down some truly tantalizing
tracks.
As Lure’s space began to fill, Tommy Trash took the decks around midnight,
putting on yet another wild show complete with his notorious head banging
and massive sound. As party goers danced amid the kinetic light spheres and
along the plush lounge seating lined with high definition LED walls, Tommy
performed a seamless set, taking guests on a journey with an array of tracks.
With the liquor flowing, people let loose as Tommy spun “The End” and his
new remix of deadmau5’s “The Veldt.” He especially shocked the crowd as
he mixed from House of Pain’s “Jump Around” into Sandro Silva & Quintino’s
“Epic,” leaving guests with yet another extraordinary evening.
With such talent already under its belt, nightlife lovers can expect Lure to
continue to offer its guests a lineup of unforgettable, mind blowing nights with
the world’s best DJs behind their decks.
On Friday, June 8th, the day that most electronic dance music enthusi-
asts will remember as day one of EDC-Las Vegas, Italy’s electro provo-
cateur, Congorock, took the stage at Hollywood’s famous Avalon, deter-
mined to make his own memories full of satiating beats for his legion of
devoted fans.
John Pegnato, a.k.a. Hot Mouth (formally known as one half of LA Riots),
impressed the crowd with his tasteful stock of funky, techy, fun elec-
tro house beats while the vacancies on the dance-floor slowly filled up.
Shortly after midnight, Congorock ascended the stage and the whispers
of “Why didn’t you go to EDC?” finally diminished. The felt anxiety of the
crowd flitted from one person to another in anticipation of Congorock’s
first drop. The crowd amassed, and the capacious venue filled up with
enthused Congorock faithfuls, including fellow DJ/Producers Steve Duda
and LeCastlevania.
True to form, Congorock brought the energy with his driving synths and
layered chainsaw-esque bass drops. From unproven bangers like his
most recent tracks, “Monolith” and “Agarta,” to certified festival favorites
like “Babylon,” the funky style and fat bass lines of Congorock correlated
with the L.A. crowd. Congorock still pulled despite EDC’s undeniable
presence, and the night operated as a platform for his latest material.
Follow Congorock on Facebook for his latest tour dates and forthcoming
studio releases.
CONGOROCk BRINGS ENERGyAvalon [Hollywood]By Drew Leahy | Photography by MyClubScene.com | Dave Orell
See more photos from these events and others at www.MyClubScene.com
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By Heidi Darby
Bonnaroo. The word bounces off your
tongue with an almost hypnotic cadence,
and by definition, represents “a really good
time.” Kicking up dust for the 11th year in a row,
Bonnaroo unfolded over June 7th – 10th mastering
the art of its namesake once again.
The stacked lineup for this years gathering in
Manchester, Tennessee beckoned travelers from
Canada to England, with several U.S. dialects
peppered throughout. Outside the second en-
trance, a towering mutant cuckoo clock sang
to festival goers below, offset by a brilliant light
up ferris wheel just inside the gates. Entering the
actual venue, the grounds were colored with mul-
tiple art installations, a people-friendly water foun-
tain, water slide, comedy tent, and a solid range
of vendors. Suiting up for a late start on night one,
I headed over to This Tent (the actual name of
the tent) to catch electro-funk duo Big Gigantic,
whose blend of electronic music mixed with live
drums and saxophone had the crowd primed for
the marathon weekend ahead.
Day two started inappropriately early, considering
the Tennessee sun yields no mercy for a camp-
ground full of moon worshipping festival goers.
Heading over to Which Stage (again, the actual
name of one of two outdoor stages, the other
–not surprisingly- entitled What Stage) to catch
South Carolina rockers Needtobreathe. Though
the group had not originally charted high on my
radar, the four-piece served up some substantial
rock and roll. Other highlights on day two includ-
ed Ludacris, who drew an enormous and salivat-
ing crowd, along with a late night performance
by Major Lazer (featuring EDM poster boy Diplo)
that attracted a serious party, equipped with a
charged audience and swagger-fueled dancers.
The night’s heavy hitting success came from an
upbeat and surprisingly engaging performance
by Foster The People, and a predictably epic set
from alt-legends Radiohead.
The beauty of The Roo (as repeat offenders refer
to it) lies in its fearlessness to pay homage to all
types of music, both popular and regionally trea-
sured. Saturday morning back at Which Stage,
North Eastern trio The Devil Makes Three thread-
ed ragtime and blues with rockabilly flair so well,
I almost didn’t notice their lack of a drummer.
Headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers tore through a
hit-filled set, and just after midnight Alice Cooper
kept things interesting by covering Lady Gaga’s
“Born This Way.” The dizzying cyclone of tal-
ent kept up momentum on the fourth and final
day, with a moving performance by guitar virtu-
oso Gary Clark Jr., and a feel-good run from the
legendary Beach Boys. As the last night of the
festival raged on, the crowds grew denser and
curiously more content with one another. With
scattered rains and a farm full of 80,000 + music
lovers, Bonnaroo rounded out the weekend with
a nearly four hour set from jam icons Phish, who
left the stage under a sky full of fireworks.
Over the years, Bonnaroo earned “Festival of The
Year” by multiple top tier publications, received
the eco-friendly “A Greener Festival Award” five
years running, and was named “One of the 50
moments that changed the history of rock and
roll” by Rolling Stone Magazine. As with any
population of 80,00 sharing 700 acres of farm-
land for four days, adversity arises, but the staple
music event continues to have muscle where
music is concerned, heart where organizers are
concerned, and an overall sense of community
that hasn’t been replicated at any other festival
I’ve had the pleasure of attending. If “a really good
time” is what you’re looking for, look no further
than The Roo.
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Best odd couple Lionel Richie hopping onstage with Kenny
Rogers in The Other Tent.
Craziest crowd Flogging Molly. Confirmed by narrowly
escaping a shoe to the face. Twice.
Living Legend award With so many vets it was hard to choose,
but soul singer Charles Bradley brought
the house down.
Longest Jam Umphrey’s McGee took over That Stage
around 2 a.m. to do a marathon set that
included AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” just
before dawn.
Most Talked About Performance Big Freedia. There were literally asses
everywhere.
Biggest Disappointment Leaving the farm.
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F rom June 8-10, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opened its gates to 300,000 electronic music lovers looking to dance the night away under the desert sky at the 16th annual Electric Daisy Carnival. The celebrated festival has built a longstand-ing reputation over the years for its impressive combination of pyrotechnics, circus performers, carnival rides and a lineup
of world class DJs, and this year Insomniac Events definitely lived up to the hype. Previously held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, EDC found a new home at the Speedway in 2011. The massive venue allowed more breathing room for the festival and gave Insomniac a creative license to develop an experience that no other event of its kind can duplicate.
Walking into the venue’s gates for the first night of nonstop dancing can only be described as entering an alternate universe. Fireworks, Ferris wheels, seven massive stages and the thumping of a heavy bass line are the only constants in this world, and every inch of the venue was filled with fire-spouting art installations, stilt walkers and infectious smiles from each passing person.
Every stage offered something different to attendees, whether they came to be immersed in the melodies of trance, to stomp away to hard-style beats, or have their fists pumping in a sea of people at the energetic main stage. The noticeable theme across three nights and thousands of fans was an overwhelming love and appreciation for electronic dance music, an experience that can only fittingly be described as electric.
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas
By Allie Imai
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EDC’S TOP PERFORMERS CATCH UP WITH NITEGUIDE
NGM: How was it dropping WTF at
Electric Daisy Carnival?
Nicky Romero: Awesome! I am
very happy the track is doing so
well. For the first release on Protocol
Recordings, it did amazing and the
response from the crowd was abso-
lutely overwhelming!
NGM: How do you feel the fans at
EDC help define the show?
NR: This year the overall production
was top notch I must say, so that
alone made for a great show. The
NGM: How was crowd connection at
EDC Las Vegas this year?
Steve Aoki: Incredible. It’s always a
really responsive crowd at EDC. One
of the best crowds in the world
NGM: What did you think of the stage
productions?
SA: I didn’t get to do my show with
Blue Man Group because of the wind
so that was a major bummer for me.
The Dim Mak stage however was
epic. It really was just a massive stage,
but that was good enough because
NGM: What was the overall produc-
tion like?
Mim: EDC is a mind blowing festival.
I honestly think it’s in a league of its
own. The people that put on those
events, they don’t just treat it like a
normal festival. They really make a
massive effort to the aesthetic of the
whole festival.
NGM: Tell us about the Nicky Rome-
ro collaboration you dropped at EDC?
Mim: “Like Home,” we love that song!
We wrote it when we were playing an
NGM: What makes EDC different
from other festivals?
ATB: EDC is kind of a special thing.
The good thing about EDC is that they
understand that a good festival is not
just getting the stage, the DJ and peo-
ple there to make a lot of money. They
know you have to offer a little more to
satisfy the people.
NGM: Care to elaborate?
ATB: I really feel like the EDC organiz-
ers are wanting to offer a lot and put
money back into the production. It’s Energy gig in Utrecht, and we said, “Hey, why don’t we spend an extra
two days in Holland and write it?” And we did, and we came up with two
records. One of them is “Like Home.”
NGM: Traffic and weather seemed to be the only challenges. Did you feel
they were a big factor?
Liv: Not for us luckily, we played on Friday when it was perfect. It did take
two hours to get to the venue, but it only adds to the anticipation when
you know you’ve traveled for something like this.
icing on the cake at EDC was and always will be the crowd though.
They make it happen and make it an absolute party! The energy they
give all day and all night in those conditions is an achievement by
itself, great to see that music unifies and brings this positive vibe!
NGM: What is it like playing at your Marquee residency in Las Vegas?
NR: Great! The Marquee is a great venue and the people are a treat
to work with over there. They bring in the best crowds that are totally
up for it every time I play there.
not just the technical side, it’s a kind of entertainment production. I never
saw this at other festivals. There are a lot of festivals worldwide, but for
me this is number one, because when you are there you don’t know
where to look first. You don’t just hear things, it’s a full visual experience.
I like that. I hope that they keep putting the people as the focus of the
whole production. They say it’s the people in the end who make a good
party. It’s not just the DJs, the lights, whatever. It’s a full experience and
they [Insomniac] are really professional in doing that.
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the artists on the stage were sick.
NGM: What’s the craziest thing you witnessed at EDC this year?
SA: Playing the Art Car at 4:30 a.m. to whoever was left over on day two.
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Electric Daisy Carnival swept through Sin
City in early June, accentuated by the first
ever Wynn Music Week, an industry cel-
ebration of the best in electronic dance music that
ran concurrently with EDC. The week long event
took place from June 6th to the 11th at Wynn Las
Vegas’ posh entertainment venues XS, Tryst, En-
core Beach Club and Surrender.
The hotel itself is stunning, with 45 floors, 4,750
rooms and a penchant for earning top tier ratings
for food and accommodations. With a reputa-
tion for class and sophisticated fun, owner Steve
Wynn had the foresight to become involved in the
electronic music influx to Las Vegas during Electric
Daisy Carnival, offering music lovers an addition-
al layer of entertainment. Kicking the week off at
Tryst, Berlin based DJ and producer Thomas Gold
threw down a string of his amazing smash singles,
thrilling the crowd that included the likes of Ashley
Tisdale, Paris Hilton, Cheryl Burke, and fellow DJs
Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso.
As the week continued to unfold in the lavish hotel,
XS offered up its accessible dance floor and re-
freshinng pool filled with glistening party goers. On
the 10th, the nightclub presented “Night Swim,” an
after dark pool soiree that featured the Jacked Par-
ty with Dutch DJ/producer Afrojack, where swim-
wear was strongly encouraged. Fans of Afrojack
were able to enjoy his sound amidst water, cock-
tails, and the brilliant Las Vegas skyline. The week
was rounded out by yet another amazing show
at XS, for the IN industry night that featured Skril-
lex and Diplo. The evening ignited with additional
surprise appearances by Avicii, R3hab and 12th
Planet. With such a successful round of shows for
the first official Wynn Music Week, next year will be
hard to top. Yet if there’s one brand that could do
it, it’s Wynn Las Vegas.
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On June 21st, 2012, Vans Warped Tour made one of its many stops in Irvine with
over 75 artists including We the Kings, All Time Low, Mayday Pa-rade, Four Year Strong, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, The Used, and Taking Back Sunday.
Fans crowded in front of stages, started cir-cle mosh pits, crowd surfed, and threw their hands into the air for their favorite artists with the music lasting from 11:00am-9:00pm.
Usually, Warped Tour includes fighting the heat of summer, but this year the weather decided to play fair and spoil the crowd with a perfectly warm day and light winds. But even when the weather is fair, water will always be a necessity. This year, Klean Kanteen provided water bottle refill stations throughout the grounds as well as tents to purchase reusable water bottles. If a break was needed from the loud music and jump-ing around, Monster and Peace Tea provid-
ed free drinks and shaded areas for fans to relax and enjoy a cool beverage. Fans could also walk around the grounds and browse vendor and artist’s tents stacked with af-fordable merchandise, mouthwatering food, and free swag.Vans, the main sponsor of Warped Tour, had multiple booths that sold Vans shoes and other Vans products.
One memorable moment for many included Yellowcard’s closing song, “Ocean Avenue.” Anyone who shared this moment could feel the explosion of excitement as the first chords of the classic Yellowcard song blast-ed over the crowd. As their set ended, Tak-ing Back Sunday took the stage and closed the event with an enthralling and energetic show, leaving fans buzzing about their ex-perience. These unbelievable performances along with many others made Irvine’s Vans Warped Tour one for the history books, and after selling out to a record breaking crowd in Pomona for the following date, the tour shows no signs of slowing.
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MyClubScene.com celebrated
its three year anniversary
over June 22-24, stretching
out over an entire weekend filled with
amazing people, great music and just
the right amount of debauchery, spon-
sored by Asahi.
The site has built over 33,000 members
providing more than just information,
but a community for nightlife lovers.
People can post photos of themselves,
view photo galleries from top events
and get updates on the hottest clubs
nationwide. MyClubScene allows ev-
eryone to party VIP style with their free
guest lists and discount ticket oppor-
tunities, creating minimum hassle and
maximum fun for its members. With
all of these perks, it’s no wonder the
MCS team and a few hundred of their
closest friends let loose for three days
throughout Southern California.
Friday night kicked off the festivities
at Playhouse in Hollywood, with the
music stylings of DJ S.Co. The venue
swelled with party goers dancing and
enjoying the night as the NiteGuide
logo ran across the LED screens. On
Saturday, the momentum kept up at
Posch Ultra Lounge in Irvine. The styl-
ish venue had multiple rooms and fire-
places, along with great food that was
accentuated by the creative cocktails
coming from the full bar. On hand to
keep bodies on the dance floor was DJ
Eric Cubeechee, whose beats kept en-
ergy high all night long.
Rounding out the weekend, MyClub-
Scene headed down to San Diego for
Intervention at Hard Rock Hotel. Noth-
ing says summer like cruising down
the coastline in a party bus to join a
pool full of people rocking out to the
sounds of Morgan Page. Not only were
MyClubScene members on hand, four
lucky contest winners won two tickets,
two drinks and the honor of meeting
Morgan before his set. Sunday’s pool
party ended a marathon weekend
of celebration. With three success-
ful years under its belt, MyClubScene
looks to expand nationally and launch
its new website equipped with an
iPhone app later this year.
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happy Birthday Cancer!
Last year was not the best year, was it? As much as you have
been feeling the strain of recent events of the past year, things
are going to lighten up for you. You may not be completely out
of your current funk, but by November you will be on your way.
It’s a small light at the end of that tunnel, but it is there! On the
plus side, you have been upping your game with people this
year. Your communication skills are at their peak right now. This
will only help you as you shed last years coat. Taking notice of
family and friends realizing your roots will be the magic solution!
Love:
You may feel like all you do is fall in love and get knocked down.
This is a time for you to really find what you may have been
looking for! You will probably find it closer than you think too.
Love just may be in your circle of friends… all this time!
This is not the time to waffle Cancer. Either make the commit-
ment or decide to be free. There is no in between anymore!
Career:
It is time to break out of your comfort zone! Time to have fun, be
a pioneer, and take the risk you have been thinking about! You
have the potential this year to do amazing things in your career
life. But first you have to be willing to take the chance and put
yourself out there. It is the only way to truly find out what you
are made of! Make a list of what you are hoping to accomplish
and set out to achieve exactly that. This is the year to actually
do it and get it done! So get out there!
Lucky Days: 11, 19, 31
Cancer June 21- July 22By Kristin Halberg
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