You know, it's always funny to me how closely knit the dance community is. The artists, the DJs, the producers... it seems like so many artists know each other in some way - professionally and personally - and I get a kick out of that. I love it, though! Wouldn't it be cool to be a fly on the wall when your favorite dance music stars are kicking back with a few drinks after a performance? ;)
Anyway, this past weekend RAIN nightclub hosted DANCEBOSTON 2007, a round-up of some of the dance world's biggest talent.
It was hosted by Billy Costa, a big radio personality here in Boston (KISS108 FM), and featured performances by Lucas Prata, Veronica, Amuka and Louie DeVito. (Crazy... Lucas and Louie were our first two DIVOs on the site... seriously, just check the BACKSPIN page. Coincidence? I think not! haha.)
Anyway, we had to get the dirt on the show straight from the sources... so we chatted with AMUKA and VERONICA afterwards to get the scoop. Here's what they had to say!
AMUKA says...
HOW WAS THE CROWD AT DANCE BOSTON 2007?
Absolutely amazing. Very energetic and responsive. The club was packed. I love the city and the fans in Boston. BOSTON ROCKS!!!
WHAT SONGS DID YOU PERFORM?
I performed "Appreciate Me" and my new hit song "My Man".
ANY SURPRISES OR INTERESTING STORIES FROM THE NIGHT?
I had a great time with Lucas, Veronica, and Louie Devito. Veronica's best friend Sabrina of the group Cover Girls was there and she is married to Ricky Greenstein of Central Entertainment Group. Ricky is the first person who called me and told me I had a hit song with "Appreciate Me". He was the first agent to book my shows as Amuka, and his passion was incredible. He made me very excited about Dance Music. I had been thinking of him for a few days and I wanted to tell him how grateful I was for everything he'd done for me...and there he was in Boston, walking up the stairs to the Green Room, so I got the opportunity to thank him and I did. God always works things out if you just believe.
DID YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THE SITES IN BOSTON BEFORE THE SHOW?
No, unfortunately not because my flight was delayed due to a bad storm that day.
HOW ABOUT AFTER THE SHOW... ANY CRAZY AFTER-PARTIES?
No crazy after parties for us. My husband and I spent some time with Veronica and her husband. We talked about the places we've traveled to, and they convinced us that Hawaii should be the next place we take a vacation or go there to work (which ever comes first). We had a flight at 8:30 the next morning, so we went back to the room and prepared for our return trip home.
WHAT OTHER PERFORMER WERE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE?
Both Lucas and Veronica. We've done a lot of shows together and we are very close friends. We always have a great time together and they both always put on a great show.
DESCRIBE THE NIGHT IN THREE WORDS:
Fun, happy, energetic.
VERONICA says...
HOW WAS THE CROWD AT DANCE BOSTON 2007?
They were off the hook!!! They gave me so much love. It was a great party!
WHAT SONGS DID YOU PERFORM?
I did "Release Me" and "Someone to Hold."
ANY SURPRISES OR INTERESTING STORIES FROM THE NIGHT?
Yeah...lol...Louie DeVito jumping on the speaker to my left and shaking his ass in the middle of "Someone to Hold!!!" I'll never forget it...good times, good times...lol
DID YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THE SITES IN BOSTON BEFORE THE SHOW?
Yes, I had dinner at Teatro...yum!!!! Best meal I've ever had in Boston.
HOW ABOUT AFTER THE SHOW... ANY CRAZY AFTER-PARTIES?
Said I was going to Rise, but didn't make it there...I think I had enough liquor...I really had a good time. I was there with my good friends Sabrina and Ricky Greenstein.
WHAT OTHER PERFORMER WERE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE?
I didn't get to see the other performers though I've performed with Amuka before... love her. And got to meet Lucas Prata for the first time. And I'm still singing "Yeah, yeah, yeah"! Damn you Lucas!!! LOL
DESCRIBE THE NIGHT IN THREE WORDS:
A- MAZ- ING!
Does that count? lol
For you, Veronica... we'll let it slide! :)
Later guys,
JOHNNY
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