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Same Show, NEW Name! Join the community of thousands of blue-collar business owners who are making their businesses stronger, the Blue Collar Proud Way. This weekly show hosted by Carter Harkins and Taylor Hill features interviews with leading authors, speakers, coaches, and successful business owners who want to build a better world by strengthening blue-collar businesses. It's not just a show, it's the beginning of a movement. Join us!
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Club Management hosted by Shannon Dawson tells the stories of the nightlife venues, labels, DJs, and musicians around the world who are making noise and changing their communities through music. We also analyze the cultural and historical elements that shift, impact and develop our beloved music scenes too. A new episode drops every other week. You can find Club Management on iTunes, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Spotify! Want to write into the show? Email us at ClubManagementLLC212@gmai ...
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For episode 86 of Club Management, we dive into the pulsating beats and vibrant history of house music legend DJ Sneak, as he shares his journey from the sunny shores of Puerto Rico to the bustling streets of Chicago. In this episode, Shannon chats with DJ Sneak about his immersion into the diverse musical landscape of Chicago, where he found inspi…
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Episode 85 of Club Management has arrived and this week, we invite NYC-based DJs and event organizers Lovie (Lindsay Summers) and Honey Bun (Sam Taylor) to the show. Individually, Lovie and Honey Bun have been shaking up the NYC dance scene with their fun sets filled with disco, house, Y2K-era bangers, and whatever else they can manage to sneak int…
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Another Self-reflection episode has arrived for episode 84. Shannon takes the wheel alone and reflects on some of her highlights from Dweller, which just celebrated its 5th year in February. She also gives an update on her production process, her health journey and DJ happenings for April. Subscribe To Our Patreon For More Content: Patreon.com/Club…
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Episode 83 of Club Management is here and today we shine a light on Facility, a party series that prioritizes health and wellness in NYC. Run by DJ Lani and Adi Dahiya, who DJs as Taal, Facility is a hub dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of the dance music community in New York. It serves as a haven where creativity thrives, granting …
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For episode 82, we dive into the vibrant world of a self-taught producer and DJ, @nextdimensional. In 2018, nextdimensional packed her bags and made the move from Minneapolis to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Since then, she's been a force to be reckoned with in the New York City music scene. Independently releasing music and curating her own ev…
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Born and raised in New Jersey, Niyah West loves experimenting on the dance floor and keeps the party activated with her fun, all-vinyl sets – and no stone is left unturned with her dynamic range. If you listen closely, Niyah loves giving dancers and listeners a history lesson with her unique mixing. One minute she’ll have you transporting back to t…
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For episode 79, Shannon is reliving the magic of her first Europe/UK tour. The DJ and podcaster reflects on her busy Euro/UK tour run, with stops in Berlin, London and Vienna. Shannon also talks to her good friend Kira Ibanez, who helped her to organize her latest tour and who is the mastermind behind the booming NYC collective, XOXA. Founded in 20…
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After a five-month hiatus, Club Management is back! We’re kicking off the season on a high note with Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin — the founders of @Nowadaysnyc. In this episode, Shannon spoke with the duo about the long road toward opening their iconic club based in Ridgewood, Queens and the parties and songs that inspired and informed their mus…
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Before we go on a hiatus, we leave you with episode 77 featuring the multi-talented DJ, producer and thought leader Elijah. If you’re on Instagram, you may see Elijah posting his world-famous yellow squares. They are filled with his thoughts about the music industry and provide tips for DJs and producers on how to navigate the industry’s complicate…
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Episode 76 of Club Management has arrived. For this episode, Shannon invites DJ, radio presenter and mental health advocate Vanessa Maria to the show. The UK- based DJ has been annihilating dancefloors with her genre-twisting high-energy sets filled with Hard Drum, Baile Funk, Jersey Club and whatever she damn well pleases. Vanessa has been booked …
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Episode 75 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, Shannon chats with DJ, writer and energy healer Taylor Bratches. Taylor has been helping people in her community to heal through the power of music and psychedelics for years. And it was her passion for raving that helped her steer down a path of clarity, understanding and inner healing a…
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For Episode 74, Shannon chats with DJ and event producer Daiyah about her thrashing techno party Rumble n The Ramble (R&R), a monthly event that has become a utopia for ravers across NYC. It’s not just a party, it's an experience. Packed with fog and the tint of smoldering red lights, every month, Daiyah finds the most interesting spaces to hold he…
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For episode 73, Shannon chats with the brilliantly talented Devoye Folkes, a DJ, producer and educator who has been delivering exciting sets all across NYC. Masterfully weaving between club, melodic house and driving techno, Devoye hits every sweet spot jumping across genres with his hefty production and impeccable music taste. Devoye has numerous …
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For Episode 72, Shannon sits down with one of the forefathers of Philly Club Music. Meet DJ Sega. The producer and phenomenal DJ has been blaring down sound systems around the world for more than a decade with his hard-hitting high energy club anthems and edits. And he’s truly a student of the game. Sega’s passion for producing and Djing came at a …
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For episode 71, Shannon sits down for a chat with Dev Moore, the co-creative director of FELT Zine, a global digital art, music and fashion community that’s bridging the gap between Web3 and the Metaverse. Dev and his team have been curating exciting art exhibitions around the world that showcase the spectrum of digital art from NFTs to Interactive…
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We’re kicking off the first episode of 2023 with the inimitable @JaymieSilk. The Paris-based producer, vocalist and remixer has been churning out music with machine-like efficiency over the last two years. Jaymie weaves and bobs through a number of music personalities greatly influenced by his Afro-European roots. From club tracks to thrashing tech…
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For episode 69, we finish up the last installment of the "Mommas in Music" series, which also happens to be our final episode of 2022. For this show, Shannon talks to two mommas in different parts of the world about their experiences with motherhood, production and music. For the first half of the show we head to the UK for a lovely chat with DJ an…
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Episode 68 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this time, DJ Lindsey joins the show for part two of our “Mommas in Music” series. DJ Lindsey knows no bounds when it comes to music. The exquisite selector takes listeners on a vast journey with her eclectic sets spanning from 80s New Wave, Hip-Hop, House and Bass. The Georgia native garner…
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Episode 67 of Club Management has arrived and for this show, we dive deep into the joy of motherhood for part 1 of our mommas in music series. For the first episode, Shannon chats with her mother Sharon about how she helped foster and cultivate all the creative talents she has today. Sharon talks about the challenges she faced throughout motherhood…
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For episode 66, we head to NOWADAYS for a special live recording of the podcast. For this episode, three heroes in NYC’s music community join Shannon for a deep discussion about the state of the music industry post-pandemic. Shannon chats with Sweet Kicks co-founder Rose Kourts, The Carry Nation’s Nita Aviance, and producer Doctor Jeep, about how t…
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Episode 65 has arrived and this time, Shannon sits down for a beautiful chat with super producer and DJ James Bangura. Shannon talks with the DC-based artist about his family's rich musical history, his time serving in the military and why music seems to flow effortlessly from his creative mind. Tracklist Broken Mind - James Bangura Curtain Call - …
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After a long hiatus, we’re back with episode 64! This time Shannon chats with writer, DJ and Dub Lab radio host Martyn Pepperell about New Zealand’s incredible music scene, what it's like to rave at 14, and Martyn finally settles the opening DJ debate. Tracklist Summer Vee - Judas Summer Vee - Key To All Your Love Support the show…
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For episode 62, Shannon speaks to KYRUH and WTCHCRFT, a DJ duo who has been blowing up dance floors in NYC with their fiery DJ sets. Whizzing through trashing Techno, Hard House and booming Electronic vocal samples, KYRUH and WTCHCRFT light up the dance floor with their high energy. Every time the pair manage to offer up something unique and their …
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Episode 61 has arrived and we are jumping into the last episode for the How To Handle Music Business series. For the last episode, we invite none other than the fierce blend Queen DJ Noir to the show. She’s the co-founder of @JukeBounceWerk, an international collective of producers and DJs, who have laid the groundwork in expanding the Chicago Juke…
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The 2nd episode of the "How To Handle Music Business" series has arrived and this time super producer, DJ and event organizer Jadalareign joins the show. She’s negotiated some big music deals in all corners of the industry from DJing internationally to booking incredible talent at her dynamic parties. The phenomenal Brooklyn-based DJ and producer h…
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Episode 59 has arrived and for this series, we're diving deep into what goes on beyond the dancefloor. If you're just starting out in the music industry, negotiating fees, signing performance contracts and networking with clubs and promoters can seem daunting, but over the next few weeks, Shannon has enlisted the help of club bookers, DJs and event…
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After a nice hiatus, we’re back with the final installment of the Mental Health and Therapy series. For the first half of the show, Shannon chats to producer Derek Russo about his work in the mental health space and how he practices self-care through music and psychedelics. They both reflect on the lockdown period and how sometimes they miss the st…
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Episode 57 has arrived and this week, we continue the conversation on mental health and well-being in music with DJ and event organizer Kristin Malossi (@latenitesbookclub), who performs under the moniker DJ Voices. From breaks and bass to techno, Kristin is known for her genre-shifting DJ mixes that pack a powerful punch from start to finish, and …
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Episode 56 is here and this week, we get real about some of the life stressors that have a negative impact on our mental health from burnout and FOMO to stage fright and today's anxiety-inducing state of the world. It can weigh you down mentally and physically but there are healthy tactics we can implement in our daily lives to optimize and maintai…
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For this week’s episode, we take a trip to Berlin for a really lovely chat with Oscar Atanga, a crucial member of the Black Artist Database team. They've been working hard to showcase a wealth of talented musicians across the diaspora with their growing community platform. Founded by east London DJ and Percolate resident Niks in 2020, Black Artist …
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Episode 54 has arrived and this week we extend the conversation on the power of Web3 with pianist and super-producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. In 2021, Mark minted his very first audiovisual album “Motherland” on the blockchain and followed up with a series of NFTs inspired by his rich Japanese heritage and ancestry. Now, he’s taking it to another level …
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Crypto and the world of Web3 are slowly proving to be alternative forms for artists, content creators, and musicians to build meaningful communities and maintain ownership of their work without the hands of pesky gate-keeping platforms stealing a cut of their hard-earned profit. Changemakers like Austin of Currents FM are leading the way in buildin…
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For this week's episode, we head to LA for a chat with producer @Baexploitation or BAE BAE for short. The versatile producer uses her rich ancestry to explore sound creating music filled with an eclectic blend of house, bass, r&b, and dancehall. Beyond music, BAE BAE extends her passion for culture into her monthly parties series The Hood Rave, a s…
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For this episode, Shannon chat's with a producer who's pivotal to the fabric of New York's electronic dance ecosystem. Welcome, New Jersey’s very own EQUISS (@equissss), who’s one half of super-producer duo @OSSX. EQUISS and his right-hand man @lektorscopes have been letting off a loaded arsenal of catchy edits over the last few years, and OSSX kno…
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For the first episode of 2022, DJ Shannon invites Dance Mania alum, Jana Rush. Jana Rush’s hefty catalog extends back to the label’s heyday. She was dubbed “The Youngest Female DJ” under Dance Mania after she made an appearance on 1996’s “The Armageddon”-- a split collaborative EP With DJ Deeon. With the mentorship of some of the greats like Chicag…
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This has been one heck of a year and for this last episode of 2021, DJ Shannon takes the wheel for a solo episode giving thanks to all the friends, interviews, and experiences she was blessed to have during this difficult year. No script, just straight off the dome! Shannon also shares some resolutions and plans she hopes to accomplish for next yea…
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For one of the last shows of 2021, Shannon invites sunny radio host, DJ, and promoter @spinorita to the show. The Los Angeles native has been serving up listeners fresh new music from a bevy of different genres on her long-running NTS show Casual Play. She's a pleasure to listen to whether she’s scratching through broken beats, hip hop, or disco tu…
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*Edit : This is episode 47! For this edition of the pod, we invite producer and pioneer of the new club wave genre CalvoMusic to the show. What is New Club Wave you ask? According to Calvo, the roots of the genre stem heavily from Baltimore Club Music’s rich history. The buzzing producer mixes sounds that have influenced him from various genres int…
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DJ Tara is a member of the Rare Form DJ collective and one of the originators of Donuts Are Forever, an annual fundraiser and tribute held each year in honor of the legacy of the great J Dilla. The talented selector has also blessed Brooklyn with the Makossa Cookout Party for over 10 years strong in the borough. Shannon and the Brooklyn native talk…
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We're back with a new season of Club Management and what a better way to kick off than with Elise. She’s the queen of vibes and an integral member of the Juke Bounce Werk crew, a heavy-hitting international collective of DJs and producers. Elise has brought so many folks absolute joy over the last year with her Twitch show Vibetown and her communit…
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Episode 44 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this one is for the books! For this episode, Shannon chats with underground house music legend and producer Parris Mitchell about the history of Dance Mania and his iconic releases throughout the label’s history. Mitchell who has recorded under a number of different monikers from Victor Rome…
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Episode 43 has arrived and we're back with the third installment of the Club Management playlist. This week's list features lush melody house from Leon Vynehall, experimental club music from Chicago's Mojek, and spacey rhythms from Jordan GCZ, but the fun doesn't stop here. Check out the full playlist on our Currents FM channel. FULL PLAYLIST: http…
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Episode 42 is here and this time we invite the illustrious bass producer and event curator, Anna Morgan to the show. Hailing from the Bronx, NY, the DJ, and producer has been melting the decks with her heavy hybrid bass tracks. Anna does it all-- from spearheading her own label called Worst Behavior Records to curating some major bass nights across…
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We're back for the second installment of the Club Management Playlist! All tunes inspired by the pod! For this month's playlist, we offer up sounds from legendary multi-instrumentalist Kaidi Tatham, emotional club vibes from Calvo Music, and a new track unleashed from Chengdu-based producer Kaishandao along with a loaded smorgasbord of new music ra…
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For episode 40, Shannon had the pleasure of chatting with Moroccan producer and artist Selwa Abd who creates music under the moniker Bergsonist. The multihyphenate transcends between multiple mediums of art and design to discover what makes us human. Last year, Bergsonist captivated listeners with the release of her full-length project Middle Quest…
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For episode 39, we're launching the very first playlist of the Club Management podcast! Very excited to extend the conversations of the pod into a monthly playlist filled with club-ready bangers, ambient melodies, and fun tunes that are inspired by the show. For the first installment, the playlist showcases music that has kept Shannon together, par…
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