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MDW 2011 Here We Go....

My favorite time of the year is upon us.....so you know what that means! Putting the finishing touches on my MDW '11 CD for release next week. In the meantime head to MIKEBUGOUT.COM to download my SUMMER VOCALS 2011 Mix. Also please subscribe to my monthly Podcast, the link is on the right side of this blog or head to iTunes and search "mike bugout" April's podcast is rockin and May's will be released Friday May 20th. Now onto the MDW Festivities...

We kick things off on WEDNESDAY May 25th where #WILDLIFE Wednesdays at Deko Lounge proudly presents the return of LAIDBACK LUKE. If you remember his performance last year, you know this is gonna be a night not to miss. Its a very special night for me also for the honor of spinning with and opening for my absolute favorite DJ/Producer in the game today. Please arrive early bc once the doors are shut ya done!


Next we are taking over AZTEC Hotel in Seaside Heights for MDW on Saturday May 28th. Doors open at 7pm. Do you remember last year when we put 3000 ppl in the bldg, TMZ.COM came and we set off the summer? Here's a quick recap...

This year the event is 16 to enter and 21 to drink as per Aztec Hotel's wishes, so we have brought in the ZOO2012 crew to join us (THE ZOO CREW) to take over. You do NOT want to miss my set at 12 midnight trust me. ATTN 21+, WE HAVE A PRIVATE UPPER BAR/DECK AREA FOR YOU THAT IS EXCLUSIVELY 21+ So keep that in mind!


Finally to end MDW with a BANG, I'll be making my 1st ever appearance in Atlantic City and what a way to do it....at HARRAH'S POOL. I'll be a part of Area Events Massive Party DAYDREAM headlined by CALVIN HARRIS, VICTOR CALDERONE, MINDCONTROL, DJ CAMILO & MORE - This is a 21+ event and tickets on the website are now costing $40+ with charges on a will-call basis. However I have hand held tickets for MUCH MUCH CHEAPER so email me djmikebugout@aol.com or nicodashmgmt@aol.com for info to get your tix


Wherever you party MDW please party safe,

MB

Know your history....

Being in the music/dj/nightclub business for so many years, you see many trends that come and go. Nightclubs open, close, change names, & music formats seemingly each week. But one thing in NJ nightlife has remained consistant for years, and that is R3 Ventures setup on Route 35.

"Wildlife Wednesdays" was the premier week night party for years at Club Abyss (wait, club abyss?) YES - for those who either do not remember or arent old enough to, Wildlife Wednesdays was a party that ran for many many years at Club Abyss with Manny the Greek on the wheels with MC Get Busy Izzy and DJ Unique among others that was the blueprint for the amazing residency that I hold now at Deko Lounge. As a fan of the industry and student to the DJs that came before me, it brings me a special feeling to be able to continue this legendary party bringing house music (and DJ JG bringing the hip hop and party stuff) to a packed house in NJ every week. And as much as I am influenced by the original Wildlife, a huge part of what I do on a weekly basis was heavily influenced by what went on inside Deko Lounge for years on Saturday nights. And it saddens me to know that many people do not realize the atmosphere that existed in Deko each and every saturday night known and categorized by one word...... *SESSIONS

Now house music has existed in New Jersey for years before Deko Lounge and it will exist long after Deko shuts its doors, but what the Saturday night *Sessions party did for House and Dance music in the tri state area must not be ignored. Behind the ownership of Kosta and Demetri, and with the help and countless others, *Sessions became the HOME of house music. DJ Richie Santana was the resident DJ and each and every week you could count on Richie being behind the decks from early on until the lights came on at 2am (and many nights well beyond that).

So many people look at Deko saturdays now as basically a concert venue. Whenever a headline DJ is there, people flock to see the big names. But yet when a smaller name or resident style dj is there, people are less likely to show. The scene has changed. People are more concerned with spending 10x the cost of a bottle of vodka and sitting in their own section rather than hanging with the crowd. Dancing in the floor has been replaced by dancing on couches in your section. "Do you know who's spinning?" now has become "Do you know who I am?!". But there is hope. As you can see the flyer above, the good folks at R3 Ventures are bringing back *Sessions.

*Sessions was such an amazing atmosphere. You walked in and you knew everyone. And if there was someone you didnt know, you eventually knew them just from seeing them every week. *Sessions was "unwalkable" long before the term became cool to say. *Sessions used to have a DJ booth tucked in the corner bc the DJ wasnt the star, the music was. And no one did that better than Richie Santana. Every anthem you wanted to hear and new music that you would learn. *Sessions was class. How do you think names like "Chus & Ceballos" became so familiar to the NJ scene? *Sessions was tall thin glasses with big straws. You know *Sessions was the bomb bc it was the only thing that would lift your spirits after the summer fun of Surf Club, DJais, Temptations and XS were over.

As you can see im pretty passionate about this party coming back, and we're gonna need your help to make it happen. It's time to get back to basics. Lets get back to THE PARTY, and good music, good friends, good people. NJ nightlife has been missing something the last few years and in the Fall of 2011 its coming back. If you're intrested in helping us, info is on the flyer above.

Party Safe,
MB

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Official Podcast!

The official iBugout Podcast is up and running thanks to the good folks at Podomatic. See above or head to http://mikebugout.podomatic.com and download the podcast into your iTunes. Special 30 min guest mix starts off the April edition from DJ GINA TURNER! Each month will be filled with the best in house, electro, vocals, tech, trance, baltimore club, dubstep and whatever else is moving my dancefloors!

-MB

MDW '10 !!!!

Its time for the kick off to the summer 2010 and its Memorial Day Weekend!!! If you havent already heard we're throwin what we expect to be one of our biggest events ever at the AZTEC Hotel on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. It's a pool party open from 4pm-4am! Music by myself & DJ JG with guest appearances by Vinny Vice & Flash and hosted by Mr Jersey Shore himself, Mike The Situation. Its 18 for Ladies, 21 for guys, hope to see you all there.

And it wouldnt be MDW without some mixes!! Here are 4 mixes I've put together- enjoy!

Mike Bugout Presents Memorial Day 2010
http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/6655206/file.html
**This is the big one. From the intro done by Fo Onassis over the new Swedish House Mafia track, to the many edits, blends and remixes I put together just for this mix- this one has everyone. Rock it from your car to hotel to shore house to ipod to kick off Summer 2010**


MDW Part 2 - The Wildlife Episode 4 - May 2010
http://www14.zippyshare.com/v/72976037/file.html
**The latest installment of my monthly mix series goes a little deeper this time with a wide range of house to deep house tribal and a little techno as well**

MDW Part 3 - Vocals
http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/69653228/file.html
**Title says it all, feel good summer vocals to roll down the windows and sing you lungs out**

MDW Part 4 - Dirt
http://www12.zippyshare.com/v/34584736/file.html
**For those who like it a little deeper and dark, here's some afterhours beats with a few different things mixed in**

Enjoy!! Don't forget...
5/29 - Wildlife @ Aztec Hotel (seaside heights, nj)
6/2 - Dirty South @ Deko w Me
6/9 - Wildlife Classics @ Deko
6/13 - Sunday Jam @ Joey Harrison's Surf Club (ortley beach, nj)
6/16 - Wildlife @ Deko
6/17 - Louie's Bday Bash @ Deko

Party Safe,

MB

The Most Wonderful Time of the YEAR

May and June are looking crazy!! Wildlife's summer kick off at Deko begins Weds May 19th and you know how crazy we get in the summertime.

Memorial Day may be my fav holiday weekend of them all. As you know, my biggest CD/Mix of the year is my MDW mix. I've made one every year since 2002 and this year will be bigger and better than ever. The mix will be out the week of May 24th.

PARTY ALERT! Last summer you remember we put 2000 people in "that blue building" in Seaside. Due to drama (and you know I hate drama) we are NOT there this year at all. But as you can see the flyer above we are doin it BIGGER this year. 12 HOUR MARATHON POOL PARTY. 4pm-4am 18 to party 21 to drink at the AZTEC hotel on the boardwalk in Seaside. Really if you miss this party, you'll cry. Literally =)

ANOTHER PARTY ALERT! International DJ/Producer DIRTY SOUTH joins me at Wildlife @ Deko Weds June 2nd 18+


LAST MAJOR ALERT! Ill be Headlining the Sunday Jam at Joey Harrisons SURF CLUB on SUNDAY JUNE 13th!! Last time I spun there in 08 and opened for Ferry Corsten. This time its all me =) More info to follow as we unleash the ZOO CREW on the SURF CLUB. 21+ only!

*****I didnt forget about the April installment of my mix series THE WILDLIFE - so here it is-->
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/40963170/file.html
(ps I realize its mislabeled, its actually episode 3 not 4)

And if you missed my appearance on Liquid Lightning Radio you can watch it on demand anytime. Shout to Chopps, Yepez, Kristina and the whole LLenergy crew!
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6660583

Thats it for now. Remember to stay tuned later this month for my MDW Mix (which will be the Wildlife Episode 4 also) and for info on all the best and hottest summer parties from WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS @ DEKO LOUNGE to my other gigs and out of town spots.

Party Safe,

MB