They also had an Urban Mixshow variation of the same name which aired on Swurv Radio…most of which are available for download FREE on Mixcloud. “M.E.R.C” had the #1 rated Dance Mixshow in Las Vegas “The =M.E.R.C= Mix” which aired FRIDAYS on Vibe 94.5FM. Attracting locals with concerts and events, this is the place to be for good beats and epic. The name “M.E.R.C” is short for Mercenary because they “KILLED” the competition…. The Arizona nightspot is one of the hottest clubs in the region. As “M.E.R.C” they created high quality remixes, edits, mashups & mixshows of the hottest house, electro and hip hop from past and present. “M.E.R.C” was a production alias used by Mikey Swift & Jeffrey Thomas, two well-versed Las Vegas based DJs. In addition, Mikey is an accomplished VJ (Video DJ) with 12 years experience performing a seamless, live video mix in the same aforementioned musical style and genres. Proper programming is essential in providing the right atmosphere for an event, you won’t find a more well-versed, multi-genre DJ working today. These positions, among others like XS and Tryst at the Wynn, had Mikey working along side some of the biggest Urban & EDM stars…his unmatched integrity and work ethic made him the undeniable choice.Īside from his weekly Vegas residencies, Mikey travels to other cities bringing that coveted “Las Vegas Sound.” Spinning House, Hip-Hop, Rock, 80’s and 90’s…his eclectic & versatile style have made him a club favorite. Noteworthy accolades include: 5 Time DJ for NYE at ‘Madison Square Garden’ in NYC, the “Official DJ” for WSOF (World Series Of Fighting), the “Official DJ” for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the “Official DJ” for WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting), “Program Director” for the world famous ‘Seamless Afterhours’ (which featured a 24hr nightclub/gentleman’s club) and the nine year resident of the Hardrock Hotel, which included residencies at REHAB Pool Party, Body English, Wasted Space, and Ainsworth. Mikey has spent almost 20 years working the Las Vegas nightlife scene and has played many of the nightclubs, lounges & pool parties. He is the “Official DJ” for PRO FIGHT LEAGUE (PFL) Live on ESPN, and the resident for a multitude of venues in Vegas, including Electra, PKWY, and Troy Liquor Bar. We heard about different experiences from Cindy Lee, the drag-chanson project of Patrick Flegel a series of music/performance art hybrids from Natalie Sharp aka Lone Taxidermist anonymous Swedish collective Goat and Jerusalem In My Heart, a film and music happening by Radwan Gazi Moumneh and Erin Weisgerber, which attempts to project Arabic musical references for reception into a western context.With a career spanning 30 years, 100+ clubs & 18 states, Mikey Swift is one of the premier DJs in Las Vegas. Haha if youre not rockin a bowl cut, dont speak Korean or Mandarin, you might have a difficult time interacting with this crowd. In the first part of episode 2, called 'What's Behind The Mask?', we spoke to four musicians about how identity and persona play a role in their work, whether through legit alter-ego’s or just digging into the self as a raw material. Music: 3.0 of 5.0 Drinks: 3.0 of 5.0 Service: 4.0 of 5.0 Environment: 3.0 of 5.0 This is an Asian nightclub, but not in the good sense at least for non-FOBs. In the second episode of ‘The Big Playback’, host Margaret Munchheimer talks to four different musicians about the shifting relationship between Art and Identity and who in some way explore the self as a medium, through persona and performance. This post was last updated in February 2022. Mystique Lounge / Aura Nightclub closed in 2013 and the building was abandoned. The owners have filled the club up on their own incident free customers. Le Guess Who? presents ‘The Big Playback’, a conversational, in-depth podcast about all things music. Three months later, it is revealed bar sales are up 25. Podcast: listen to Part 2 of the episode 'What's Behind The Mask?'
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