In memory of Mark Kamins: An all out pow wow of ''Everbody'' at Santos Party House, April 17

In memory of Mark Kamins: An all out pow wow of ''Everbody'' at Santos Party House, April 17

When legendary DJ Mark Kamins passed away back in mid-February, he left behind a whole lot of friends around the world, but especially here in the city where he made his name. On April 17, at Santos Party House, a veritable all star lineup of many of these friends will pay tribute. This includes a headlining appearance by Konk, who haven't performed together since 1986! 

Proceeds from the party will benefit the newly established(?) Mark Kamins Scholarship Award in Electronic Music. Keep up with any developments via the event Facebook page here.

There will be more to come, but here is whats on tap so far:

Konk (All original members: Dana Vlcek, Shannon Dawson, Scott Gillis, Geordie Gillespie, Richard Edson,Jonny Sender, Daniel Sadownick)

Also appearing (all backed by the debut of the MK Pow Wow Band):
Coati Mundi (Savannah Band / Kid Creole and the Coconuts)
Nomi Ruiz (Jessica 6 / Hercules and Love Affair)
Johnny Dynell (Jackie 60)
John Robie w/Harmoney Trujillo

and DJ sets by:
Mike Pickering (The Hacienda, Quango Quango, M-People)
Jellybean Benitez (FunHouse, Feel the Spirit)
Francois K (Deep Space, Body and Soul)
Veronica Vasicka (Minimal Wave)
Justin Strauss (Mudd Club, Area)
Eric Duncan (Rub & Tug, Still Going)
World War Walter (Danceteria, Mudd Club, The World, Pyramid)
The Migt Godfather of Electro Hip Hop (Zulu Nation)
Stretch Armstrong (WKCR FM)
Jazzy Nice (Giant Step)
Bill Bahlman (Danceteria, 99 Records)
Murray Elias (The Ritz, Limelight, VP Records/Profile Records)
Mark Fotiades (Danceteria, Mute Records)
Kip Lavinger (Save the Robots)
Ivan Ivan (Mudd Club, Pyramid)
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$20 DONATION
proceeds to go to expenses and the
MARK KAMINS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD in ELECTRONIC MUSIC
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It was 30 years ago today: The opening of the Hacienda

Today is the exact 30th anniversary of the opening of the legendary Hacienda in Manchester...hoorah! Catch a bunch of quality performances at the club from the Smiths, New Order, the Chameleons, and Stone Roses over at Slicing Up Eyeballs.

And check out a remembrance from famed UK DJ, Greg Wilson here. Here's a short list of Wilson's "Five Early Hacienda Classics":

The Smiths at the Hacienda, Feb 4, 1983

Hacienda schedule, early 1983

More than a couple of sites pointed out that yesterday, 28 years ago, the Smiths played their third ever gig (second with the classic line up), opening up for 52nd Street at the Hacienda. The set was eight songs long, and most of these songs would, in short order, become very well known to Smith's fans around the world:


- These Things Take Time
- What Difference Does It Make?
- The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
- Handsome Devil
- Jeane
- What Do You See In Him?
- Hand In Glove - Miserable Lie  

For a band playing only their second or third gig, they sound surprisingly well formed & tight. The arrangements aren't much different than what listeners would hear on singles & the group's debut album in less than one year's time. Below is "You've Got Everything Now". View a video playlist of the entire show here.





For more Smiths' info than you can shake a stick at, visit Passions Just Like Mine.