Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Provocatuer NY?

I don't know how long this place has been open, or when it decided to make a solid commitment to hauling big named DJs into NYC's presumptuous, scene-y Meatpacking District, but this small, exclusive establishment has been doing a great job of secretly pulling some of the world's hottest DJ's recently and only alerting NYC's biggest spenders about it.

The club only posts the events on a week-by-week basis, and according to their website (which offers very little information), one can only get into Provocateur via guest list or table-service. Meaning, unless you know someone or are willing to spend a pretty penny, you're not getting in. A friend of mine just notified me about this venue last week, because Afrojack was playing there. This week's schedule boasts Laidback Luke, Sidney Samson, and Sander Kleinenberg. Provocateur seems to be open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This seems to create the same sort of enchanting intrigue that Lavo creates among NYC househeads. Yelp and other review sites seem to show mixed reviews, mainly because of how difficult it is to get into, how expensive it is, and how much hype is created around it. While Lavo does remain a bit on the exclusive side it is still doable and as I previously posted - an all around awesome experience. This Provocateur, however, seems to be causing mixed emotions among New Yorkers. You can be sure of one thing, however - this place is paying top notch for their DJs and patrons will feel the repercussions of this - I know this because they are pulling in international DJs who wouldn't otherwise be in the NYC area - on top of that the place seems small, so like I said, there is no way a night out here could be cheap or even reasonable. I guess at this point all I can do is follow their weekly event schedule and hope to one night get in there and check it out for myself. If anyone has been to this place or has any info on it, please fill us in! Thanks.

2 comments:

  1. these type of places are ruining the party....EDMs greatest appeal to its newest (and MANY) fans was that it represents having fun, letting loose, and sharing the experience. electronic music is free to download, many shows are free, venues are relaxed -- if this is the direction its turning, im not coming with

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  2. i don't believe its turning, but perhaps merging a bit? i don't see this as being too too big of an issue as long as is doesn't, of course, abandon its roots (big venues, music for all)

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