Tuesday, January 1, 2008

NYC's uber-groovy APT Lounge is 8 years old

Why does acid jazz, disco house and trance music sound so much better, and feel so better when one listens to it in an aesthetically exquisite surrounding, with reasonably priced drinks and small prortioned treats? Is it just me, or does the thought of going to a lounge that plays the music you like, no matter how esoteric, bring you immense joy also? If so, check out the APT lounge located in NYC meat packing area.

The apartment has been a staple in New York since the 2000. When the APT lounge opened, there was nothing else in the neighborhood, but the meat packing industry meat lockers. APT has maintained its low key identity as a haven of high quality, diverse music in a superbly designed setting with phenomenal sound system. The club has played host to everyone from Luke Vibert to Grandmaster Flash, Nicky Siano and Laurent Garnier and held residence with Bobbito Garcia, Rick Medina, Theo Parrish, Dirtybird, Jazzy Jeff and many others.

When APT first opened, the address was anonymous. People would walk up and down W. 13th Street for any signs of this nightlife location. It was an interesting idea, if you found the secret buzzer. Once in, one can go to the upstairs restaurant or the downstairs which was a quintessential New York bar with its DJ’s and beautiful people. It looks like a trendy furnished apartment. It’s been there for eight years, the secret is out, a nd it’s still uber-groovy.

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