The Second Annual L Magazine Nightlife Awards
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I was flattered upon being asking to be a presenter and a panelist for the The Second Annual L Magazine Nightlife Awards on September 16, 2008. It took me a considerable amount of time to make my picks (see official ballot below), and I am eagerly awaiting the award ceremony where I will join several friends in celebrating our city’s best in nightlife.
Emcees: Michael T and Michael Formika Jones
Panelists: Michael Gogel, Rachelle J. Hruska, Steve Lewis, Gregory Littley, Stephanie Wei
Presenters: Paul Johnson Calderon, Peter Davis, Rachelle J. Hruska, Robbyne Kaamil, Sophia Lamar, Steve Lewis, Michael Musto, NickGQ, Thomas Onorato, Peppermint Gummybear, Stephanie Wei
Performers: Bugs in the Dark, Naked Highway
Awards Girls: Ariel (Burning Angel) and Baby Sinead
After Party DJs: rekLES (Best DJ, The First Annual L Magazine Nightlife Awards)
After Party Hosts: JE, Mae (Ill P.), One Night Stand’s Jake Destruction, Alex Christian and Chantilly Lace, Zachary David Palmer
Click Below for the full ballot:
Mix of Nightlife and Fashion:
Nominees:
BYTE, Disco Down, High Voltage, Ether, Six Six Sick, Trouble and Bass,
Cut NYC, TRASH!
Mix of Nightlife and Live Music:
Nominees:
Lit, Minou, Cheeky Bastard, Phat Baby, Famous Friends Parties, Santos, Studio B
Nominees:
Lit, Beatrice, Supreme Trading, Arlo + Esme, Galapagos, Stereo-Type,
Most Thriving Scene:
Nominees:
Electro, Metropolitan, Williamsburg, Bushwick, “hipster crap,” Ruff,
downtown rock scene, the bathroom line, “anywhere but Manhattan”
All-Night Train:
Nominees:
L train, JMZ, ”none!,” J (singular), G, R, F
Car Service:
Nominees:
Metropolitan in Williamsburg, Northside, Arecibo, McGuinness, New
Wagon and Falafel Bus, bikes
2007: Taxi
Fashion Trend:
Nominees:
Glitter, neck-brace, staying in, worst- boys with exposed chests/low
leather dress shoes, 80s bathing suits as onesies, “the absense of
one,” being yourself, headbands over foreheads, over-sized glasses,
clothing optional, “anything but shutter shades,” “fuck trends,”
glowsticks, Pokemon vomit
2007: Fanny Pack
Post-Clubbing Food:
Nominees:
Ray’s Pizza, Punjabi, San Loco, Yaffa, Pizza, Around the Clock,
anytime, the Flame, it is not healthy to eat that late, Anna Maria’s,
NYC bodega-scene, Hana Deli, 7A, Cafeteria, wraps, cottage
cheese/hummus/milk/cashews
2007: San Loco
Night to Go Out:
Nominees:
Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Saturday
New Song:
Nominees:
Kingdom, Dave Gahan; Kids, MGMT; Lower East Side, Santogold; Shut up &
Let Me Go, The Ting Tings; I Love NY, Drop the Lime; Paper Planes,
Breakfast, Le Le; Man’s Needs, The Cribs; Pop Levi, Mai’s Space;
Electric Feel, MGMT; MIA, Bamboo Banga; No Biterz, Miss TK & The
Revenge; Crimeware, Crystal Castles; Tony the Beat, The Sounds
Female Hard Rock DJ:
Nominees:
Theo Kogan, Carin Shock, Shar Gorgiiss, Lauren Flax, Lady Starlight
Nominees:
Paul Van Dyk, BEMF, McCarren Park, Santogold at Summer Stage, Diplo
Yard, Kevin Saunderson at The Yard, Jelly, The Yard
Record Label:
Nominees:
iheartcomix, Epic, DIY, Tiger Sushi, Tesco Distributions, Flagrant
Disco Not Disco, DFA, Palms Out, Trouble & Bass, “They all suck”
2007: Vacancy Records
DJ:
Nominees:
DJ Jess, Jeremy (DJ Bastard), Jake Destroyer, VDRK, Dimitry!!!, DJ
English, Guy, Michael T, Krames, Twig the Wonderkid, Josh Houtkin,
Treasure Fingers, Phast Phreddie, Honey Dijon, Chris Alker, Kids With
Snakes, Sushi Steve
2007: rekLES
Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ:
Nominees:
Twig the Wonderkid, Miss Guy, Michael T, Theo
Nominees:
BYTE, Salvation, SMack!, Weird at Home Sweet Home, Just One Fix, Manic
Glam-Rock Night:
Nominees:
Glamdammit
Underground Party:
Nominees:
Rubalad, BYTE, Bodega
Party for Live Music (Drumming, Etc.) During and/or Between DJ Sets:
Nominees:
Minou, Cheeky Bastard, Soulpusher
Nominees:
Outdoor Party:
Nominees:
Sundays Best at The Yard, BEMF, Hope Lounge, High Bar, McCarren Pool,
After Work Party:
Nominees:
Hump at Blue Owl, Danny Krivit at Water Taxi Beach
Nominees:
BYTE, Minou, Ether, TRASH!, Fixed, Cheeky Bastard, PS1, The Pull-Out
Rated X, Shout!, The Rub
New Party:
Nominees:
Disco Down, Girls & Boys, Minou, Ether, Bottoms Up!, El Bano, Boys &
Highbar, Yeah Yeah!, Trouble & Bass, Campout, The Hump, The Panty Raid
2007: High Voltage
Party:
Nominees:
BYTE, TRASH!, High Voltage, Trouble & Bass, Rated X, M, Ether, Six Six
Method, Nacotheque, Stereo-Type, Cheeky Bastard, East Side Social
Clvb, The Panty Raid
2007: FUN
Gay Night:
Nominees:
The Filthy Party at Metropolitan, Family, Sundays at Hiro, Splash,
(anywhere)”
2007: The Factory
Go Go:
Nominees:
Amber Star, Ariel, Kelly Hurt, Abby (Chantilly Lace), Apathy Angel,
Copa Cabana
2007: Machine Sex
Promoter Most Likely to Coerce You into a Bathroom Stall:
Nominees:
Michael T, ”Everyone”
Promoter:
Nominees:
Andy Shaw, Famous Friends, Jess, Alex English, Frances and Lena, Twig
Stand, Dimitry, TKOmri, Cut, Michael de Guzman, Senari, “they’re all
drug addicts”
2007: Andy Shaw
Burlesque Performer:
Nominees:
Amber Star, Stormy Leather, Venus Velour, Legs Malone, Peekaboo
Most Attractive Bartender:
Nominees:
Aaron (40 C), Robert at Happy Ending, Matt at Union Pool, Mary Kate at
long-haired model at Beatrice on Fridays”
Most Attractive Cocktail/Bottle Waitress:
Nominees:
Rebel
Drag Performer:
Nominees:
Deryck Todd, Trigger, Acid Betty, Rainblo, Epiphan, Peppermint Gummybear
Gender Fuck Performer:
Nominees:
Best-Looking Record Exec in Town:
Nominees:
Greatest Living Nightlife Editor:
Nominees:
Zachary David Palmer, Michael Musto, Seva Granik
Nominees:
Jimmy from Trash & Vaudeville, Michael T, Dimitry!!!, Edward Gorey,
Wintour, Woody Allen, Twig the Wonderkid (Antonio), Jack Walls, Jayne
Country, Rosie O’Donnell, Danny Krivit
2007: Antonio
New Comer:
Nominees:
Glitter Kids, Keyle, Patrickdoesit, Lena Utin, Ashley thepirate, Jake
Senari, “class of 2012,” “anyone that gives me drugs”
2007: Jason Ultra
Nightlife Photographer:
Nominees:
Jess-indierotica.com, Nicky Digital, Jeff-thecultureofme.com,
Igor-drivenbyboredom.com, Brad Walsh, Nikola, Scott Rudd,
Photog
2007: Nikola
Nightlife Icon:
Nominees:
Amber Star, Dimitry!!!, Sophia Lamar, Michael T, Nicky Digital, Alex
Mistress Formika, Darwin Ortiz, Amanda Lepore, Mr. Photog, Justine D.,
Gary
2007: Michael T
Place to See DJs Spin Vinyl:
Nominees:
Marquee, Beauty Bar, Santos, High Voltage, Studio B, Trophy, 205,
Spot to See Breakdancing:
Nominees:
McCarren Park Track, Rebel, Happy Ending with Ninjasonik, Happy
Yuppie-Spotting:
Nominees:
Beatrice, Hiro, Manhattan, Bar 13, Ruff Club, Vintage, weekends in
Party”
Spot for Anonymous Sexual Encounters:
Nominees:
Lit, The Box, Don Hill’s, Six Six Sick, High Voltage, Bowery Electric,
Gay Club:
Nominees:
Metropolitan, Splash, 40 C, The Cock, Phoenix, HK
Nominees:
A
Marquee, Beatrice
B
Lit, Beatrice
C
Lit, Three of Cups
Post-Breakup Night Out Spot:
Nominees:
Metropolitan, Lucky Cheng’s, Ruff Club, Chemistry NYC, Death & Co., “stay home”
Nominees:
Ending, “stay home,” “when my significant other is out of town, i drug
myself until he comes back”
Most Relaxed No-Smoking Policy:
Nominees:
Lit, Beatrice, 205, Annex basement, Le Royale
Venue Decor:
Nominees:
Lucky 13 Saloon, Love, Hugs, Happy Ending, 205, Hope Lounge, Le
Venue That Deserves Getting Dressed Up to Visit:
Nominees:
Marquee, Beatrice, Gansevoort, Happy Ending, Clover Club, East Side Social Clvb
Nominees:
Three of Cups, Le Royale, 205, Beatrice, Happy Ending, Rehab, The Pool at QT
Nominees:
Marquee, 205, Santos, Pink Elephant, Hiro, “who waits in line”
Open Bar:
Nominees:
Lit, Minou, Happy Ending Tuesdays, Disco Down, Ether, A Rock and a
Door Staff:
Nominees:
Lit (Matt Kepler), Annex, 40 C, Ro (Annex, darkroom), Happy Ending,
Oak, Gerard at Lolita Bar, Studio B, Don Hill’s, Rahnon at The Rub,
“anywhere but Hiro,” “Rififi when TRASH! was there”
2007: Rififi
Bar Staff:
Nominees:
40 C (Aaron), Happy Ending, Le Royale, Beauty Bar, Matt and Jess at
Royale Oak, Renee Marks (Lolita Bar), Studio B, The Plumm, Hanger Bar,
Lit, R Bar, Fresh Salt
2007: Rififi
Venue-Bar:
Nominees:
Beauty Bar, Arlo & Esme, Savalas, Rodeo Bar, Motor City, Home Sweet
and White, Hanger Bar, Duff’s
2007: Rififi
Venue-New:
Nominees:
40 C, Santos Party House, Arlo & Esme, Le Royale, High Bar, Country
Santos”
2007: 200 Orchard
Dance Floor:
Nominees:
40 C, Studio B
Cielo, Rififi, darkroom, Arlo & Esme, Touch, 205, Cielo, Annex,
2007: Studio B
Sound System:
Nominees:
Arlene’s Grocery, Santos, Love, Annex, Sullivan, Hiro, 205, Europa
Lighting System:
Nominees:
Love, Annex Upstairs, Annex, Hiro, Bently Meeker, Santos, Europa, Cielo
Venue-Club:
Nominees:
The Delancey, Love, Santos, Happy Ending, Rebel, 40 C, Annex,
The Plumm, Market Hotel
2007: Studio B
Non-Theater/Concert Venue for Live Performances:
Nominees:
Arlene’s Grocery, Studio B, Annex, Don Hill’s, Irving Plaza, Bowery
Joe’s Pub, Ars Nova, Market Hotel, Death By Audio
Bottle Service Menu:
Nominees:
Marquee, Beatrice, Happy Ending, 205
Nominees:
Trash Bar, Bowery Electric, Crash Mansion, Union Hall, sprinkles
White Rabbit, Mason Dixon
Rooftop:
Nominees:
The Delancey, Studio B, High Bar, 230 5th, 300 CPW, The Hudson, Bar
13, Daniel Casanova’s house, Jordan’s, apartment
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