Fridays on 2 floors at HK's (Hell's Kitchen)

39th Street btwn 9th & 10th Aves.
10pm-4am

Open Bar brings you the finest in deep, tech, electro and minimal house. with DJs Jae Vynel (JUMP), Charo Valecio (Ritual NY), Chris Padilla (Cuba Libre) ARA (Para Disco, Gotham Grooves) Becka (Gotham City Recordings) Alex Karalanian (Propaganda)

Jae Vynel (J.U.M.P. / Open Bar Music)
Having played the legendary Tunnel and Limelight in NYC in its heyday, obviously Jae Vynel was influenced by many different musical genres. Over the years he as opened for or played alongside such legendary DJs such as Danny Tenaglia, DJ Dan, DJ Disciple, Doc Martin, Dimitri From Paris, Richard Humpty Vission. Jae has also been active in producing house music for many years and collaborated with names such as Havana Funk, DJ Fist,
Johnny Ramirez and Antranig & Pons.

Charo Velecio (RITUAL)
was born in Havana, Cuba and exposed to the Afro Cuban sounds at an early age. She’s created quite a niche for herself while playing in many of NYC’s hot spots. She’s played at, Cielo’s for Joann Jimenez’s RAZA party, Spiegelworld at the Seaport with Lou Gorbea & others. Her style experiments with Afro-Cuban beats, Tribal Santeria Underground House music and always leaves the crowd wanting more. She's also played at The Seaport SUMMER SERIES, Webster Hall, The Sullivan Room, Katra, & Water Taxi Beach, among others. She is currently working on new tracks with DJ/Producer Benji Candelario. Check her out on Axiomonline.tv and www.prepartyradio.com

Chris Padilla (Cuba Libre)
spent his formative years influenced by everything from Motown to Flamenco, but it was his guitar studies that helped him find the connection between his music and his soul. At the age of 15, Chris moved to NYC. Soon he was enchanted by the magical vibe of Studio 54, but it was the sounds that Larry Levan created at the Paradise Garage that inspired Chris to his true calling: The Art of the DJ. Over the years his talent has brought him to destinations such as Montreal , NYC, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, London, Amsterdam. He has also played major events as The Winter Party in Miami, Pride South Florida , The L.U.R.E. in Exile Party in NYC. He has held residences at Circuit and Torpedo in Fort Lauderdale, & New York's Splash Bar. When not behind the turntables you can find Chris in the Studio working on new creations for the dance floor and the main stream.

Ara Krikorian, Music Producer/DJ New York/Barcelona
ARA's contributions to the global music scene has included releases and remixes on globally respected labels like Paul Van Dyk's VANDIT, TERMINAL M, BUSH, CIRCLE MUSIC, GOTHAM GROOVES, PARA DISCO, GOTHAM CITY RECS. and many more. 2 of his alter egos are: Agent Orange and Calimocho. He's toured around the world from Ibiza to Korea spreading his unique blend of Balkan folk music, jacked up and mixed with electronic beats. Some like to call it "Balkan Techno" while others call it "Ethnic Tech-House" for ARA it's just the music that he always grew up with and loves!
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/artist/detail/38320/ARA
http://www.gothamgrooves.net http://www.para-disco.com

Becka
has been exposing her eclectic style at events around the globe, from Belgium to Ibiza and Macedonia for over a decade. In addition to headlining some of the world's biggest venues, she's shared the decks with respected names like Adam Beyer, Sleeper Thief, Miss Yetti, Agent Orange, Funk D'void, and many more. Becka's studio productions have been featured on labels Teggno Records, Lift'in, Paul Van Dyk's Vandit, and her own label Gotham City Recordings. Her label features her own groovy sounds as well as productions by internationally recognized artists Agaric, Marko Nastic, and ARA. She recently returned to NYC after a 3 year stint in Barcelona where she gained loads of respect and notoriety in the international dance community. Keep an eye on her and be a witness to her talents, traveling at the speed of sound!