SEXYHOTSWEATY: XXX-MAS

Dancing Cocktail presents the infamous return of SEXYHOTSWEATY, this time under the mistletoe... Cum join the folks on the naughty list this year and escape from wholesome family gatherings to a refuge of sexy, hot & sweaty mystery. Bringing the heat from Detroit are Zora Monico and DJ Candor, joining Windsor locals DJVODKASODA, DJ Freekick and Grig. This night is dedicated to big and sexxxy sounds. Techno, ghetto tech, trance and electro will throb the room at 130bpm or higher.While not mandatory, costumes are highly encouraged. The theme is naughty xmas. Get creative and get spicy with it!! We'll be checking the naughty list throughout the night to see who wins the costume contest.To keep the space fun and safe, we are making this a no photos show.

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DANCING COCKTAIL PRESENTS:
TAMMY LAKKIS

Overjoyed to announce that TAMMY LAKKIS will be joining us for THE show of the summer on July 26th at Meteor!!Tammy is easily one of the most exciting and singular contemporary voices coming out of Detroit right now. She’s played some of the most revered global stages including the infamous Panorama Bar at Berghain. She’s performed sets at The Lot Radio and even had a mix featured as the Mix of the Day on Resident Advisor. NPR hailed her last EP “Notice” as the “Best Electronic Release” of 2021. Her voice is unrivalled and distinctly her own. And to make it all the more exciting and impressive, she actually grew up right here in Windsor! July 26th will mark an incredible celebration of sound and a certain kind of homecoming for Tammy.Supporting her will be another longtime staple of the Detroit house community, DJ/producer J. Garcia. He has been a champion of house music in Detroit for over two decades perhaps gaining most notoriety for having hosted a monthly residency at Motor City Wine called House Gallery Detroit for over 10 years!Finally, joining the Detroiters will be two Windsor locals: Dancing Cocktail's very own djvodkasoda and relative newcomer Grig who has been establishing himself as one of strongest emerging voices of the Windsor scene.We hope you will all join us to dance and celebrate Tammy’s unmissable return!

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GENERATION EUROTRASH: 1 YEAR OF DANCING COCKTAIL

The kids who grew up listening to Aqua and Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone are all grown up. Currently one of Berlin’s hottest sonic exports, the often discarded eurodance-pop of the early 90s and 2000s is proving to have a major influence on modern contemporaries like DJ Daddy Trance, Marlon Hoffstadt, DBBD, DJ Gigola and more.GENERATION EUROTRASH aims to celebrate this musical moment by melding melodic sounds new and old, trance and techno galore. Expect to hear everything from nostalgic classics to the newest deep-cut bootlegs. Nothing is off limits.Come celebrate the one year anniversary of Dancing Cocktail in this impossible-to-miss celebration!

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DANCING COCKTAIL PRESENTS:
BACKLINE

BACKLINE is a new dance event intended to spotlight some of the standout DJs who have blown us away during Open Decks Night. This also serves as a fundraiser to help Dancing Cocktail source gear for use in future Open Decks and other community initiatives.Currently, Dancing Cocktail relies on the volunteer efforts of several community members who offer pieces of their personal gear to use during our functions. While we are grateful for these contributions, sourcing our own backline will help us do more events, take bigger risks and find new ways to give back to the community.Our mission is to continue creating vibrant spaces which can help foster and grow our local dance community.Join us this Saturday from 10-2 at Phog Lounge to check out the new kids on the block. We ask a minimum $5 donation at the door.We look forward to dancing with you!

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 7

OPEN DECKS IS BACK THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 with special guest DJ SPHINX joining us from Detroit to headline the night! Insanely excited to showcase DJ Sphinx who has been establishing herself as an important emerging voice of the Detroit scene playing some of city’s most respected underground shows.We’re also very excited to announce some slight changes to the format of the night, bringing three new hour-long featured artist slots alongside the regular open decks slots!As per usual, the 30 minute open decks slots are first come first serve with the signup sheet going up at 8pm. The three new featured slots will have two preselected DJs as well as one slot available by lottery.To enter into the lottery, please follow us on Instagram @dancingcocktail_ and share our post about this event to your story. The winner of this slot will be revealed Monday June 17th. Please note: to be eligible for a featured slot you are expected to be an experienced DJ and be capable of professionally operating our setup or any gear you bring.Can’t wait to see you out on Wednesday!

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 6

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the sixth instalment of this monthly series. This event is designed to be a barrier-free zone designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting for the first time. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 5

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the fifth instalment of this monthly series. This event is designed to be a barrier-free zone designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting for the first time. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

DANCING COCKTAIL PRESENTS:
KEITH TUCKER / K-1

Words like legend are thrown around a lot these days, but when it comes to Keith Tucker this feels like the only proper description. Keith has been a formative and defining voice in Detroit’s electronic culture since the early 90s, being both a founding member of the pioneering group Aux88 as well as going on to establish his own illustrious solo career. He has played shows at some of the most important clubs and spaces in the world, including legendary Berlin-based club Tresor and everyone's favourite bathroom mix series Hör. His praises have been sung by contemporaries like DJ Stingray and he has even leant his wisdom of the Detroit scene to Red Bull Music Academy. To say that we are excited to present Keith Tucker right here in Windsor is an understatement!Keith will be joined by support from Detroit-based vinyl spinning savant and host of online radio series 313.FM, Mr. 7 Inches, as well as Windsor locals: DJVODKASODA and Ross Williams.

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 4

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the fourth instalment of this monthly series. This event is designed to be a barrier-free zone designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting for the first time. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

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SEXYHOTSWEATY: PSY‑CHICK, DJVODKASODA, DJ FREEKICK

A long overdue followup to last summer's unexpectedly successful SEXYHOTSWEATY: 90s Rave Party this next instalment ups the ante, expanding in scope and creative ambition. Maintaining the format established during the first party, three DJs team up to deliver a high-velocity event dedicated to big and fun sounds. Hard techno, eurodance, trance, ghetto tech and electro take center stage during this event.Coming hot off the heels of an opening set for DJ Assault and Detroit in Effect, emerging Detroit powerhouse Psy-Chick headlines this Windsor-based event along with locals DJVODKASODA and DJ Freekick. The three DJs will lend their distinct styles to create a cohesive high-energy cross-border rave.

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 3

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the third instalment of this monthly series. This event is designed to be a barrier-free zone designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone and everyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

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SUNDAY SPECIAL: EARLY, DJVODKASODA

Introducing: Sunday Special!This event is dedicated to the deeper, slower, moodier sides of electronic music: downtempo, chillwave, house, deep house rhythms dominate this night. This inaugural event will feature two 2-hour sets from the incredible DJ and Pacific Rhythm label co-founder EARLY as well as emerging underground voice DJVODKASODA.Paired with the music will be a projection of strange experimental video to help dial in those dreamy twilight vibes just right.

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 2

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the second instalment of this monthly event. This is designed to be a barrier-free event designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone and everyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

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OPEN DECKS NIGHT: VOL. 1

No lineup, no plan. Only a signup sheet and ten 30-minute spots for the night. Sheet goes out at 8PM and is first come first serve. Then from 9 till 2 DJs take to the stage cooking whatever they need to cook. This is the first instalment of what will become a monthly event. This is designed to be a barrier-free event designed to give DJs and musicians a live space to experiment, perform and grow. We welcome anyone and everyone from seasoned veterans to people looking to hone their skills in a professional setting. This is intended to be a community-building event and we especially welcome locals from both Windsor & Detroit to come by and do their thing.

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SEXYHOTSWEATY: 90s RAVE PARTY

3 local DJs (Camcussion, Ross Williams & DJVODKASODA) come together for a massive tribute to the 90s scene: 90s hard techno, house, Underworld, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Strictly Rhythm... Unapologetically playing some of the best club tunes from one of dance music's most iconic eras.

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