Telluride Ski Week

We are excited to be DJ'ing Thursday's White Night Party in Telluride! For all the info, check out www.telluridegayskiweek.com

Make Time for Jennifer Carbonell

Perry Twins: How did you get started in the music industry?

Jennifer Carbonell: I have been singing as far back as I can remember, but professionally my first commercial release was with Miami based producers Murk... aka The Funky Green dogs. They called me up, and asked me if I would like to lay down a vocal on the last track of their album titled .... Doesn't Really Matter ... that track would later be released on Tommy Boy Records. It made #6 on the Billboard club charts , and was also featured on one of the Queer as Folk compilations.

PT: We love that track! We still play it often. What inspires you to create music?

JC: A really funky amazing beat, with a dark, and moody vibe. Love inspires me..with a bit of drama attached as well..haha

PT: Who are some of your favorite musical artists?

JC: All I can say is my Ipod is sick!!! I have all bases covered from Fleetwood Mac- Pink Floyd..to Bob Marley..Phylis Hyman, Earth Wind and Fire & Mark Anthony- Pit Bull.. to the Perry Twins of course!!

PT: Ha! If you could sing a duet with any other singer, which singer would it be with and why?

JC: Well the old school side of me would say that James Brown... may he rest in piece... would be some one that I would have loved to have been on stage with.....because he was the epitome of funk...the God Father of soul!!!!! His Music is timeless!! and currently I would have to say that George Michael would be the artist that I would absolutely love to collab with.. ... I love his voice!! His music is sexy, and soulful just the way I like it. Very Dance..Pop..and R&B at the same time.

PT: Where can your fans see you next?

JC: In March I will be at the WMC in my hometown of Miami, Florida. I will be attending several parties and appearing at the panels...So I am sure I will run into everyone there at some point.

PT: What projects are you currently working on?

JC: I have a single out right now titled Broken Pieces that has made the billboard hot air play dance charts and is currently doing very well for me..I have remixes from some of the hottest producers like legendary ... Kenny Dope...Tom Stephan....Friscia & Lamboy... and Jerry Perero. I am working on my next hot single to follow up with Broken Pieces...wait till you here whats up next!!! I am changing it up a little bit.

PT: Thanks for the interview and we hope to see you in Miami! Everyone needs to check out the awesome "Broken Pieces" at www.perfectbeat.com

DJ'ing My House in Hollywood Tonight!

Get on the guest list at www.jeffreysanker.com

Happy Valentine's Day!

Perry Twins Dance Planet Mixshow Playlist 2.06.09

You can check out our Dance Planet Mixshows Friday nights at 1am EST/10pm PST on www.energyhitsradio.com Sunday nights at 9pm EST/6pm PST on www.tagartmusic.com

P!nk - Sober
Candice Alley - Falling
Nadia Ali - Love Story
Brandy - Long Distance
Beyonce - Diva
Kanye West - Heartless
Pussycat Dolls - Bottle Pop
Alesha Dixon - Breathe Slow
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Ladytron - Runaway
Lisa Miskovsky - Still Alive
Debby Holiday - Joyful Sound
Judy Torres - Hell No
Britney Spears - Circus
Velvet - Chemistry
Martin Solveig Featuring Lee Fields - I Want You
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Cottoman - My White Lines
Ariana Nicole - Wrong
Christina Aguilera - Keeps Getting Better
Joey Negro - Make A Move On Me
Celine Dion vs Maurice Joshua - I'm Alive 2009
Moby - Ooh Yeah
Beyonce - Halo

Interview with DJ JST

Perry Twins: How did you get started as a DJ?

DJ JST: I think it started actually when I was 5, and my parents gave me the best gift that I could possibly imagine, a violin. I feel so fortunate for having parents who sought out a way for me to seek my creative potential at such an early age. From that point on music just become a part of me. I continued on with the violin and went to the University of Michigan’s School of Music to study Electronic Music Composition. It was also at that time, that I really got into dance music. But after school, I opted for the financially stable route and got into Information Technology, and left my many years of music training behind. I eventually got tired of living the average 9-5 life, and really needed to get back into music. The whole DJ thing seemed like a marketable path for me to take. So in 2004, I just went out one day and bought the equipment. It was very much like practicing the violin, and with my ear for music, I was able to learn how to beat match in just a few months. From that point, I just used my local network to find house parties that wanted a DJ and to local venues who would give a new guy a chance. In other words, one thing led to another and I was at the right place at the right time. The best advice I have for someone is to work hard, stay creative, maintain a positive attitude, be a genuine person, and follow your heart. Eventually all the little details will work themselves out.

Perry Twins: What are your favorite current songs to spin?

DJ JST: Here are the tracks that I am loving right now! (Listed in order from lounge to peak hour club.)

Crystal Waters – Never Enough (John Kano’s Havana Funk Mix)
DJ Gomi Featuring Louie Balo & Yasmeen: Glad I Found You (Scott Wozniak Remix)
Mary Mary – Get Up (Fusion Mix)
Copyright Featuring Mr. V & Miss Patty - In Da Club
Solange – Sandcastle Disco (Freemason’s Mix)
Madonna - Miles Away (Ander Standing Hard Mix)
Gold, Diaz, & Young Rebels – Open Sesame (Chris Ortega Tribal Dub)

Perry Twins: What are some of your favorite classics?

DJ JST: Robin S – Show Me Love: This is an ultimate classic, and I was thrilled to see new mixes of this track last year.
Faithless – Insomnia: This band is a true pioneer of dance. Ahead of their time for sure.
Ce Ce Peniston – Finally: Everyone knows this song. It goes without saying.
Reina – No One’s Gonna Change You: A great track to end the night.

Perry Twins: Do you have a favorite DJ gig?

DJ JST: There’s nothing like a good ole fashion block party, when the weather is warm and everyone is happy to be out having a good time. My favorite recent event was the closing party for the Gay Softball World Series in Seattle. I had an absolute blast. I love going to that city.


Perry Twins: Where do you see the future of dance music headed?

DJ JST: Dance music is unique in that its success is very much tied to the club scene, which has been dying a slow death all across America over the course of several years and well, the situation is never going to improve unless club owners, promoters, DJ’s, producers, performers, and entertainment managers really start working together on a long term vision. At this point it is all about getting creative and bringing something unique to the table. This is why I (along with a handful of other DJs) like to perform my set on a stage and not tucked away in a dark booth. It’s psychological. If the DJ has a ton of energy and is having a good time, then so does the crowd. And it is this energy, which draws people to the club, and keeps them coming back for more. Live vocal performances are also extremely effective. I will often do my set with a singer that I have been working with. As long as we keep things fresh, the dance music industry will rebound and become better than ever. I am just happy to do my part.

Perry Twins: Tell us about the process of creating "Rejoice".

DJ JST: It was an amazing experience. Bill Friar wrote the lyrics and passed them off to Amber Dirks. She worked with Bill on a melody and recorded her vocals and sent them over to me via the Internet. I was so blown away by the power of her vocals that I was immediately able to dive in and start producing the music. The synergy between her vocals and my musical style just clicked, and so did the passion behind the individuals involved. I can not be more pleased about how the track turned out and how pleased I was with all of the remixes that we received

Perry Twins: What are you currently working on?

DJ JST: I am in the studio a lot these days. I’ve got quite a few projects on my plate, but I like to keep them confidential until right before they are released. However I can mention two of the projects we will be releasing soon. I am working with Amber Dirks on a follow up to “Rejoice” called “Standing Up”, and I am collaborating with Jacinta on a song called “Peace Be With You”.

Perry Twins: Awesome! Where can we see you DJ next in the upcoming months?

DJ JST: I have my regular residency at 28 Degrees in Boston, and my management is currently working on several opportunities for spring and summer. I prefer to spin when the weather is warm and I produce in the fall and winter.

Kristine W Free Download at Masterbeat!

Check out Kristine W's free download of "Love Is The Look" at www.masterbeat.com!

Put 'em up for Judy Torres!

Perry Twins: How did you first get involved with music professionally?

Judy Torres: I was introduced to Mickey Garcia by my first manager, George Vascones. I auditioned for him as he was looking for a singer for his music. It was then I was offered a song called "Love's Gonna Get Ya". Another one of his artists was given a song called "No Reason to Cry." She didn't like her song, and therefore, we switched. Almost a year later, "No Reason to Cry" finally hit the radio waves, thus beginning my career professionally.

PT: How do you feel the business has changed since you started out?

JT: The business of music never changes but changes all the same. Some of the politics are the same, but also there are many other resources available to those who want to be discovered that were non-existent 20 years ago.

PT: Has what you learned from being an on-air personality on NYC's WKTU influenced how you now approach writing and recording?

JT: I don't think my experience as an on-air personality influenced my writing and recording at all. I believe in writing from the heart. Of course I do admit, however, that whenever I record something now, I find myself asking, "Will this song get on the radio?" It is a goal to definitely strive for!

PT: Your new single,"Hell No," was written as a result of a domestic violence situation that your younger sister had gone through. Are your songs always written about personal experiences?

JT: The best songs written are from personal experiences because if you can communicate honestly how you feel, you will hopefully evoke a real reaction from the listeners. You ultimately want to provoke an emotional reaction with your fans. It is impossible to do that if you did not begin in an honest place.

PT: Who are some of your musical influences?

JT: My musical influences are (believe it or not) Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Heather Headley and Linda Eder.

PT: What can currently be found on your iPod?

JT: All of the above mentioned artists, Michael Buble, Pink, Deborah Cox, Christina Aguilera, Limp Bizkit, Evanescence and much, much, much more!

PT: Where can your fans see you perform next?

JT: I will be at the Roxy on February 12th, in Orlando, Florida. Also Friday, April 3rd at the Canal Room in New York City - a concert with a band, benefiting the National Domestic Violence Hotline Organization.

PT: Those shows are definitely not to be missed! Congratulations on "Hell No"...it's really a terrific single!

www.judytorres.com

Jeffrey Sanker Article In Noize Magazine

Written by Steve Kleine

Ask any party boy to name the top promoters on the scene, and the name Jeffrey Sanker will be at the top of the list. His career spans three decades starting with the New York club scene during the halcyon days of Studio 54. His parties happen in the country’s hottest hot spots—Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Miami and Las Vegas. He’s also brought some of the Circuit’s best-known DJs to parties during Gay Days in Orlando. The super-producer known simply as “The Man” has consistently come up with the baddest parties for the fiercest crowd.

How does he do it? According to Sanker, “You have to make everything like a show. That is why I feel I am more of an impresario than a promoter.” It also means keeping up with the changes in nightlife.

Sanker is perhaps best known for White Party Palm Springs, which has long held the crown of largest gay dance event west of the Mississippi. More recently, he has been extending his brand into some of the hottest clubs in L.A. Every month a new party seems to crop up with “Jeffrey Sanker presents” emblazoned on top of it. But these are not your uncle’s Circuit-style parties. He might add some décor, and he always has the top DJs at the turntables, but he has realized that the younger party boys are self-lubricating with that old standby, alcohol.

The music is hip-hop and pop, the dance floors are smaller, and there are “chill” spaces where the city’s A-list can see and be seen. The focus has shifted from a night of sweaty dancing to an evening being with your friends and making new ones. In fact, at one recent event, the dance floor was filled—but no one was dancing. Instead, the boys were just holding the latest trendy martini and chatting each other up. Shirts firmly remained on torsos.
A lot of the Sanker “magic touch” can be attributed to the perception that if his name is on the event, you’re guaranteed a fun, sexy crowd (shirts on or off). One relatively new event, Fresh Fridays at WeHo’s Eleven Lounge, has a line down the block each week. “I create Donald Trump-style events,” Sanker said in a recent interview. “I want to give only the best of everything: the best DJs, venues, performers and themes. That is why they keep coming back.”

Sanker’s signature event, White Party, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. Sanker points out that drink sales have gone up 25% in the past few years, but he likes to keep this one Old School. Each event is in a “big room” where the focus is on serious dancing, performances, and connecting with the crowd. For the twentieth anniversary, he is planning an over-the-top event. However, despite having big-name headliners like J-Lo and Toni Braxton in the past, do not expect the usual rumor mill of who might be the special performer this year. He is done with that.

“If you want to see Cher, go to Vegas,” Sanker quipped. (He’s been there with a roadshow White Party in the 24-hour town.) This year, he is focusing on bringing big, innovative shows to Palm Springs that will blow the crowd away, without any of the anticipation (or drama) of an unannounced diva showing up—or not. He was the first to add Cirque du Soleil-type performances to dance events. Previous years have included the L.A. Philharmonic backing up Flava; live horses; acrobats; and insane pyrotechnics. No matter what he comes up with, you know it will be exciting—even without one of those big-name (and big-maned) divas.

DJ-wise he is also mixing it up. This year, he’s going international by importing Oscar Velasquez from Mexico City for Friday night and Ana Paula from Rio closing the main event. He’s also nurturing the hottest young DJs on the scene such as the Perry Twins, Casey Alva and Morningstar. The theme for this year’s White Party is “Legion of Superheroes.” To keep with that theme, each event is set up “dynamic duo” style. Every party will have a known DJ along with a fresh face as the sidekick to give the boys a feel for tomorrow’s headliners.

Looking Back & Ahead

Surprisingly, Sanker got the idea to do a dance event in Palm Springs from the lesbian community. In 1987, he felt the New York club scene was moribund. So he moved to Los Angeles, where he initiated a string of successful parties and clubs. His first event at the Palace (now Avalon) brought in 1,800 guys. Based on that success, he was invited to check out The Dinah Shore Weekend, a party for the gals in the Desert during the Dinah Shore Golf Tournament.

When he saw the main event consisted of four speakers and a few balloons, he knew he could do better. His first event was called Wet and Wild and attracted 500 guys. One DJ, Manny Lehman, played all the parties. A year later he changed the name to White Party and its popularity exploded. Today, nearly 20,000 people descend on the town during White Party Week. It takes over 300 workers and $1 million to produce this marathon of dance and camaraderie.

When asked about the future of the gay dance scene, Sanker would like to remind the new generation that the gay community has always danced. Dance has been an important element of socializing and feeling a sense of community. He hopes that with themes younger boys can relate to and their favorite DJs, he can continue to attract them to a big event like White Party. Once there, he feels they will embrace and understand our communal need to dance and will propel the scene into the future.

So what if some of the older Circuit boys are doing cruises rather than parties these days? Or that the younger generation is restlessly looking for something different? Sanker has continued to be successful in creating the best club and party experience possible—and that’s what he intends to do, wherever the prevailing winds blow. By doing so he keeps reminding us of our need to connect in the place that has always been an integral part of the gay experience: the dance floor.

www.noizemag.com

New Perry Twins Mix on Circuit Mix

Listen at www.partylist.com

Britney Spears - Circus

Pussycat Dolls - Whatcha Think About That

Katie Perry - Hot N Cold

Razor N Guido - Do It Again

Danny Tenaglia + Celeda = Music Is The Answer

Celeda - Good Time

Beyonce - Diva

Lauren Hildebrandt - Boy Shorts

Mary Mary - God In Me

Jessica Folker - To Be Able To Love

Secret Funk - Ladies

Lissat & Voltaxx - Release Yourself

Kristine W - Never

Interview with DJ Oren Nizri

Perry Twins: How did you get started as a DJ?

Oren Nizri: I started my DJ career in 1998. I worked as a
radio DJ in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the city's hottest radio
station of that time, "The Voice of Tel Aviv." I hosted
my own bi-weekly program called "In My House" that was
dedicated to house music.My show was a big success, and
it opened the doors for me to spin in some of the most
renowned nightclubs and music festivals in Israel and
Europe. I have amazing memories of my radio show. That
made the beginning of my professional career,
and it could have not been a better start!

PT: What are your favorite current songs to spin?

ON: 1. Kid Massive "Get Busy" Soul Avengerz Dancefloor
Mayhem Mix 2. Kristine W."Never" Nick Harvey Tribal Dub
3. Judy Torres "Hell No" Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Mix
4. Fireball "What I Want" Chris Cox Club Mix 5. Whelan
& Di Scala "Close My Eyes" Lee Cook Mix 6. Nicki Richards
"Bring The Love" Sammy Peralta Club Mix 7. Solange
"Sandcastle Disco" Gomi Club Mix 8. Donna Summer "
Fame" Dave Aude Club Mix 9. Studio Apartment & Yasmeen
"Sun Will Shine" Copyright Club Mix 10. Dirty South
"Let It Go" Chocolate Puma Club Mix

PT: Great tracks!  What are some of your favorite classics?

ON: 1. Sunkids & Chance "Rise Up" (Grant nelson Big Room
Mix) 2. Vernessa Mitchell "This Joy"  (Razor & Guido Club
Mix) 3. Kathy Sledge "Another Star"(Roger Ultimate Anthem Mix)
4. Chicane "Saltwater"  (Original Mix) 5. Giselle Jackson
"Love Commandments"(Tenaglia Twilo Mix) and the list can
go on forever...

PT: We love Razor & Guido's mixes! Do you have a
favorite DJ gig?

ON: To me, all my gigs are important and special. I feel
blessed that there are many parties that I have played,
that have given me a lot of satisfaction and fantastic
memories. What I can tell you is that currently, I am
having a blast at my weekly residency at Living Room
Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale, at the "Liquid Fridays"
party. http://www.livingroomnightclub.com/ Living Room is a
multi million dollar venue, and right now, it produces the
biggest weekly party in South Florida. The energy of the
crowd and the concept of the Friday night party overall
is revolutionary and simply amazing. "Liquid Fridays"
has built a fantastic and very loyal following and people 
from all over South Florida just love to come and party
at the venue every week.

PT: Where do you see the future of dance music headed?

ON: I think that dance music is been stuck for the past
few years with lack of originality, that has lead to a
lot of remakes and cover songs that have not had a very
good production value. I just hope that all of us who are
involved with the music industry these days can make efforts
to change that, to make quality productions that have fresh
beats and a brand new vibe and flavor to dance music
in the next couple of years.

PT: What are you currently working on?

ON: Some remixing projects, and especially, one of the goals
for 2009 for my company Give Me A Beat Productions and my
manager George Coronado is to continue bringing my music to
other cities around the United States and internationally as
well, for me to continue to earn the national and
international recognition as a DJ. We have started 2009
very well and the year is getting line-up very nicely, we
have a very exciting year ahead of us!

PT: We were excited to recently be at your Los Angeles debut.
How was the experience of dj'ing at Fresh/Eleven for you?

ON: I had a great time at the Fresh party at Eleven in LA.
The crowd responded extremely well to my set and I appreciate
all the positive feedback that I got after my performance.
It was a very busy night and a lot of fun! Thank you to
Jeffrey Sanker, Paul Nicholls and Casey, for the hospitality
thought out the weekend that I was in town.
www.jeffreysanker.com

PT:  Glad you had a great time!  Jeffrey and Paul definitely
put on fun parties! Where can we see you DJ next in the
upcoming months?

ON: I will be spinning the UNITY party during Winter Party
Festival at the end of February. I'll also be headlining
the PrideFest of the Palm Beaches in West Palm
Beach at the end of March, and we are finalizing dates
in different cities around the USA as we speak. I will be
coming back to Fire Island, Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston,
etc, etc, and even South America and my country Israel will
be part of the schedule. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the loyal partygoers who come to my
parties and who follow my music, and to the press in
general, for the continuous coverage that you have given my
shows. Thank you so much for the endless support. And thank
you Perry Twins for spending this time with me, hope to
see you in Florida very soon!

Interview with Sandy Zacky

Perry Twins: When did you first start singing and had you always known that you wanted to pursue music professionally?

Sandy Zacky: I’ve always been singing since I was a little kid, and I sounded pretty pleasant at the time, at least I thought so (laughs) What I did not realize then, is I thought singing was something everyone could do.

My Mother had an absolutely beautiful voice, so to me it was a natural thing for people to do. My Grandmother asked me to sing for her once, because my Mother kept saying: “Sandy sings really well.” I was eight and didn’t want to, but I sang, I don’t remember what; probably The Star Spangled Banner (laughs) My Grandmother was so impressed she wanted to hook me up with a bunch of talent agents. My Mother did not want that to happen, so it didn’t (laughs) Singing is something I love and I have been doing it all my life, I like putting a smile on people’s faces and making them happy.

I pursued a music career professionally after graduating and met the man I was going to marry and put it on the back burner to raise a family. I kept performing around town and at charity events, but my focus was my family. My family is my life; music is my soul.

PT: Many singers would be envious of the fact that you were mentored by Sam Cooke. What was the experience like for you?

SZ: I met Sam Cooke when I was 17 or 18 years old, I was right out of High School. My brother had met him, I am not sure how he hooked up with him, but he did.

My brother brought me in to a big tall office building right on Hollywood Blvd. to meet him. Sam was just a delight, a tremendous gentleman, who listened to me sing and he was really impressed with how young I was and what I could do vocally.

He told me to hang in there; he encouraged me tremendously and gave me some ideas for my future in the music business. Where I could go, what kind of music I should do - he was incredibly helpful. The association was unfortunately cut sho rt because Sam was killed, but to have had any kind of relation with the kind of man Sam Cooke was and the icon that he is, is something I will never forget and always treasure.

PT: The list of Los Angeles clubs at which you have performed is quite impressive. Are there any appearances of yours which stand out as being your favorites?

SZ: When I got back into music one of my favorites was the Rose Tattoo. At first I started doing showcases there, then I started getting hired to do shows on my own. I did tons of shows at the Rose Tattoo, the club no longer exists but it used to be over on Roberson in West Hollywood at Studio One (now The Factory).

I am proud to say the most loyal fans I had were the gays. They would be there for every show I did, they were always sold out! The Gay fans were loving, adorable - They made me feel like 20 Million Bucks! I was going to say a Million but with inflation (laughs).

PT: How do you feel the music business has changed since you first started performing?

SZ: I love it, I embrace it! I want to emphasize this, there are suits out there who make decisions on what types of music will work or won’t work, you know what? Bull crap! That is the only phrase I could think of right now (laughs)

What I think the Internet has done is it has embraced everyone. There are no separations of age, musical style - we all become one. This is not meant to be corny, it is meant to be real, you listen to a sound, I don’t care if you are 18 or 80, and you like it, it does not matter who is performing it. If you love it, you embrace it. No one should be in charge and tell anyone what they “can’t do.”

I would like to add that because of the Internet that I am so proud of the fact that young people have embraced and loved our music.

PT: What CDs do you have for sale and where can they be purchased?

SZ: You can purchase my 3 CD’s “Love is Everything” with my incredible singing partner Mike Clifford, “Sandy’s Solos” & “One Olive or Two” at CD Baby, Itunes and they carry “Love is Everything” & “One Olive or Two” at Dorothy’s Surrender in the French Market, West Hollywood, CA.

PT: Do you have an all time favorite song that you love to sing live?

SZ: I love all the songs I sing, but there is one song that is in my heart. When I was 16 my Mother had major surgery, just before that surgery she saw the movie “Carousel” in that show was a song called “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

To my Mom that song meant everything and when she was recuperating I would sit by her bed and sing it to her. When she passed on in 1980 I have on her headstone: “We will never walk alone we’ll always be beside you.” That is the number one song for me of everything I have sang.

PT: What can fans expect from your upcoming Valentine's show?

SZ: It is at Vitello’s in Studio City, CA - it is a very special show with my singing partner Mike Clifford, and I would love you all to come and see it. The number to call for reservations is: 818/754-8700 - if you are interested call right away as reservations are going very fast. The show begins at 8 and dinner is at 6:30.

Mike and I are doing our show with some phenomenal musicians; I am so proud and happy to be out there doing my thing. It’s a great Valentine’s Day package so take the one you love or even like a little bit, we’re going to have a great time!

PT: Sounds fun! Thanks for the interview Sandy.

SZ: Be sure to visit Mike and Myself @ www.myspace.com/sandyzackymikeclifford you can find out more about us and our music there, See you soon

Perry Twins DJ'ing at My House

www.jeffreysanker.com
www.myhousehollywood.com