Dance with my baby!

D.U.I. is dancing under the influence – under the spell of different music genres played by Absinth resident and guest DJs. Mounted for one spectacular evening as a major dance event, Absinth regulars were on an all-night dance marathon. Three rooms with four DJs and an array of talented performers like the Hairy Dawgs and Boracay Firedancers provided a multi-sensory experience.

Since Absinth was too small to contain the event’s energy, the empty space beside it (formerly Kidd Creole) was designed for dancing. Absinth was converted to the smoking and VIP room called the Velvet Lounge where members could enjoy an open bar and sisha pipes to the cool sounds of BPM. DJ Cao played the hottest house tracks. The best and hottest hiphop and Rnb tunes were being played at the other room by DJs Kimosave and JD with MC Duane. The Hairy Dawgs, an awesome percussion band, played up-beat performances alongside DJ Patch.

Arrun Bhavnani

What was the first song you listened to on your iPod?

The Indian national anthem because I was feeling very nationalistic!

Kate Torralba

What was the first thing that caught your eye tonight?

The Firedancers. They’re quite a spectacle! I didn’t get too close though, because my dress might catch fire.

Doty Benedicto

Who was the first person you had a drink with in Absinth?

Joey Mead because she is my best friend!

Danielle Faber

What music will you play to invite your crush to dance with you?

Reggae, since that’s music we can get real close to while dancing.

Camille Rodriguez

Do you actually dance or move with the music?

Good music should not be treated nonchalantly. You must allow your soul to inspire you to move with it.

Lilo Gutierez

Aside from your drink tonight, what else can you share with your friends?

Myself!

Angela De Vera

What songs were you listening to while preparing for tonight?

John Creamer and Stephane K ‘s Love is a drug because it sets the tone for the evening – deep, dark, and crazy.

Bamba Lilim

How do you convince the bouncer to give you free entrance to Absinth?

I 'll tell her that I'll get her a hot date.

Circuit Training Schedule Of The Week 22 July — Friday

Swan Lake at CCP Main Theater
John Maxwell Asian Tour 2005 at Araneta Coliseum
St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos at UP Diliman
Jimmy Bondoc/Pseudonymz at Suburbia
Route 70 at Merk’s Bar
Gogo-Fridays at Bed

23 July — Saturday

Citti Navarro at Lobby Lounge
Joan Madrigal at Stone House
Entity/Rated TJ at Boysie’s Bar
Olivia Salazar w/Eddie Juatan at Top of the Century
Family Cruz Band at Atrium Lounge

24 July — Sunday

Picturing Painting at Edge Gallery
Designing Diliman at The Lobby
Face: Phase at the CCP
Power+Faith+Image at Ayala Museum
Grave Findings at Lopez Memorial Museum
Serene Light at CCP

25 July — Monday

Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Bernie Uy at Merk’s Bar
Follies de Mwah at Club Mwah
Retro Night at Fiesta San Miguel
Escape at Off the Grill
Various Bands at Red Door

26 July — Tuesday

ArtConnexions at Goethe-Institut
The Spirit of ’67 at Captain’s Bar
The Company Live at Merk’s Bar
Follies de Mwah at Club Mwah
Men and Beer at Fiesta San Miguel
Willy Wankah’s Music Factory at Gweilos
Velvet Party at Absinth Café Bar

27 July — Wednesday

ArtConnexions at Goethe-Institut
Mobb at Captain’s Bar
Yero’s 1st Anniversary at Yero Bar
Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Jazz Festival at Merk’s Bar
Way Back Wednesdays at Bed
Bernie Uy at Fiesta San Miguel

28 July — Thursday

ArtConnexions at Goethe-Institut
After 8 at Suburbia
Acoustic Jive at Merk’s Bar
Phuture Thursdays at Bed
Follies de Mwah at Club Mwah
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar

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To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties email me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.