Category Archives: Legend

Best Punch At CBGBs

May 17, 2013 – 6:15 pm

CBGBs was a rough bar. The Hell’s Angels used the Bowery bar for away play and no one questioned their right to act like they owned the place,since they scared off most other asshole bikers, although not every night. The night of the Cramps’ first show at the Bowery club was packed with affectionados on [...]

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No Dave’s Luncheonette

April 19, 2013 – 11:11 am

Wednesday evening I arrived at the Santos Party House at 7pm. Walter Durkarcz the organizer for Mark Kamins Celebration Of A Life had asked me to come in early. Jorge Socarras was handling the guest list. “How long you want me to do the door?” I asked upon starting the night “I have some young [...]

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Mark Kamins Lives

April 19, 2013 – 9:40 am

Wednesday night Santos Party House hosted a celebration of DJ Mark Kamins’ life. Hundreds of friends, family, and admirers gathered to enjoy an evening of music, dance, drink, and fun. Coati Mundi, Konk, and Lady Kir of Dee Lite entertained the crowd from the nightclubs of the 80s, while countless DJ spun tunes for the [...]

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Celebrate Mark Kamins Tonight

April 17, 2013 – 4:35 pm

Tonight Lower Manhattan celebrates the life of Mark Kamins, legendary nightclub DJ. Everyone will be there. DJs, dancers, bands, old friends, and a few fiends. I’ll be working the door early. Entrance is $20. The money goes to his kids. See you there @ Santos Party House – 96 Lafayette Street below Canal. From 8pm [...]

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I Have A Dream

April 6, 2013 – 4:18 pm

He lives.

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