Jan 26th

Jan 26th in the 505

There are very few cities on this rave planet that can match what I seem to always experience here in the 505, and it’s almost impossible to explain. A feeling more than anything.

An understanding that there will be cities that go on for blocks that seem to never end, and then some have everything happening in one spot, all at once. Giving the people the chance to be a part of it together.

That’s exactly what’s happening tomorrow January 26th downtown as multiple clubs will be playing music from different parts of this culture we love so much. A culture constantly growing that wants only for us to grow with it.

To start, over at the El Rey Mezz we have the 505 Junglists crew doing more than just playing music and having fun; they are also developing a community of their own.

Through the combination of art, music, and creation they return with Rewind: A drum and bass experience with a lineup from their roster of versatile selectors that includes Matt Sensi, DNDY, Guy-L and Jayzo G MC.

This time is a bit special, though, as they have a very rare DnB set taking place by the maestro of New Mexico, the Rev, which is reason enough to go by.

Also included will be vendors like the NM Rave Cave, a cool spot committed to supplying the 505 with the best rave gear, and if you bring a blanket you will get $5 off entry, a great way of showing the charitable and generous side of what is a very wonderful gathering of the jungle crew every month.

If your style is more house another option just down the road at Effex nightclub is part three of a four-part series Mr. Afterhours Presents is currently right in the middle of, as they have turned the Effex lounge into a 360-degree House Sessions experience that continues to showcase the best DJs the 505 has to offer.

This edition will include a DJ just back from the Ship, also known as the Friendship, with Aaron Bliss playing alongside perhaps the most versatile DJ in New Mexico, Xblyssid.

The combination of the two is sure to create a one-of-a-kind night that will keep you warm as we slowly move away from these winter months and closer to the heat of the summer we love so much.

The commitment by all involved towards growing and building house music in New Mexico must not be overlooked as they are only gaining steam with every show. I know this one will be next level.

And finally, the show of the night, for me at least, takes place at Sister Bar just across the street from the other two as Adobe Disco celebrates five years of the best disco and house you will find here in the 505.

To celebrate they bring Chicago house mega legend Derrick Carter out for what we lovingly call Derrick does Disco, where he plays that beautiful Chicago disco sound that changed the world and saved so many of us foolish fools looking for something to believe in.

Derrick doesn’t just play house music, he also is it. A living, walking, representation of everything house is, when he plays it’s more like a musical lecture from a Ph.D. professor than anything.

He is teaching us house music, and as one of the people who will be on the dance floor this weekend, I can’t tell you how excited I am for this one. It is truly an honor to welcome Derrick back to NM, where Sister Bar will be jumping with music, laughter, and love all night long.

So please, go early, stay late, and whatever dancefloor you choose to bop on this Jan 26th, just promise me it’s exactly where your heart wants to be, and that’s enough for me.

See you on the dancefloor, dear friends.

Let’s see where it takes us this year.

I’d also like to add a special note acknowledging that the NM community lost a great person in Nicole/Nico Candeleria aka DJ Nicolatron, who was loved by many and will be missed dearly both this weekend and many more after. Please dance in honor of those we lost, as we have to cherish every moment we have together since we never know when it will be our last. RIP DJ Nicolatron. The dancefloor will not be the same without you.