For those that know me, it comes to no surprise that I would dedicate the month of November to Stereo. Stereo is one of my great loves encompassing a large part my life; for no other reason, this is why I am writing about Stereo & sharing my love. While Stereo always has amazing DJ line-ups, this month is simply incredible! For those that have never been, I highly suggest you check out at least one event & hopefully my blog will inspire you to do so; for the regulars, I will see you on the dance floor :)
November 2010 marks the 11 year anniversary for Stereo nightclub Montreal.
*** Happy birthday Stereo! ***
I am thankful that Stereo has persevered throughout all its hardships; thankful that Stereo is in Montreal - only a short 2 hour drive from Ottawa; and thankful to everyone that helps make Stereo the place it is. Here is to you Stereo and another 11 +++ years !!!
What is Stereo?
Stereo is an after-hours club located at 858 St-Catherine Street East in Montreal. It opens around 1 am on Friday and Saturday nights (Sunday on the long weekends) and closes when the DJs, staff and crowd decide when the party is over. It boasts one of the best sound systems in the world – believe it or not, people can have normal conversations on the dance floor without raising their voices. As if the music was not enough, the themes, the visual screens, the lasers, the disco ball, and the dancers are all beautiful bonuses at Stereo to add to the experience. In the back of the club, there are comfortable seats on different levels so you can sit down – rest your legs & body, and still enjoy the party. There are bars and vending machines providing energy drinks, vitamin water, juice and water – no alcohol of course. The staff are always dedicated, welcoming and kind – just think of all the work behind the scenes just to make the party successful. And if you need to take a breather from it all, there is a great lounge area on the main level, or you can step outside in the smoking area. Washrooms located on that main level, or in the back of the club behind the back bar. Prices of the events run anywhere from $20 onwards, with the usual price of the ticket at $35 – well worth every penny!
Who DJs at Stereo?
Stereo is a DJs playground ! The best international & local DJs can be found at there all the time.
* Friday nights are slightly different since they offer various genres & host talented DJs such as Steve Lawler, Sander Kleinenberg, Sharam, Misstress Barbara, Richie Hawtin, Ned Shepherd, Sultan, Maher Daniel, and such.
* Saturday nights see the likes of Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone, Chus & Ceballos, DJ Vibe, D-Formation, The Martinez Brothers, Roger Sanchez, Joubin, Nicola Torriero, Peter Rauhofer, and such.
* The great thing about Stereo is that both Friday & Saturday nights can be & are amazing.
Who goes to Stereo?
People who want to have a good time! For the most part, the people that go to Stereo share a passion for house music and dancing in a judgement free environment where everyone is free to be who they want to be. Regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, and nationality we all dance on the same dance floor!
Rules?
There are a few rules at Stereo that are easy to follow: no cameras – it is a safe zone! no gum, no drugs, no weapons, no smoking on the dance floor (or inside really) and be respectful of yourself & others. You will be patted down & checked at the entrance.
Party Tips & Suggestions?
· Wear comfortable clothing and running shoes.
· Arrive with a friendly attitude, smile once in a while ;)
· Keep personal hygiene in mind – it gets hot dancing all night long amongst others, and body odour is simply not pleasant.
· Stay hydrated!
· Tap the end of the nozzles in the bathrooms to make the water run
· Personal remark: please do not throw your garbage on the floors – it is hard to dance with things stuck to the bottom of your shoes :P there are tons of garbages around, so put your garbage in the garbage bins...you wouldn’t just toss your water bottle on your hard wood floors at home, now would you? just saying...
· Buy your ticket in advance – it will save you time at the door & money.
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Please stay tuned this month for: a description of my first time at Stereo, commentary on my tattoo, the DJs I have seen at Stereo, other people’s experiences & comments, an interview with the owners of Stereo, and event reviews.
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For more information on Stereo nightclub please check out their
Stereo official website
Facebook Fan Page
MySpace Page
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