THE HALCYON ARCHIVES

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 1 features a multi-genre set of signature Halcyon sounds, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on September 9, 2003 for the Fourth Anniversary Party, celebrating the day Halcyon opened its doors on 9/9/99. This mix features tracks from Norma Fraser, Orbital, Pepe Braddock, St Germain, Tom Tom Club, Mission Control, Donna Regina and much more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 2 features the late, great DJ legend and 1980's producer MARK KAMINS, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street. Go back to July 5, 2003 for hour one of the "Legends BBQ" to a master DJ at work as DJ MARK KAMINS weaves a tapestry of house, club classics, 80s, and other surprises as only he could. RIP Mark Kamins, the original Danceteria DJ, dance music producer and early partner in musical crime with Madonna.  This episode features tracks from Ultra Nate, Tom Jones, The Smiths, Still Phil feat. Camila T., Saeed & Palash, Sade, McCoy Tyner/Morcheeba and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 3 is an exclusive one hour + mix of soul, afro beat, latin funk, grooves, world beats, jazzy hip-hop, deep sounds, crate digging vinyl featuring DJ NICKODEMUS from December 7, 2002. This DJ set by international superstar DJ and producer NICKODEMUS was recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street during the opening night of the "Seeds of Peace" Benefit. This episode features tracks from Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ernie Hines, Common, Jazzanova, Ofra Haza, Les Negresses Vertes and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halcyon Archives Episode 4 THC features DJs Casey Hogan and Alexi Delano, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on July 19, 2000 for the minimal house and techno long-running weekly "THC" party. A seamless one hour tech-house and soulful house DJ mix from veteran techno DJs ALEXI DELANO and CASEY HOGAN featuring tracks from Steve Bug, Joe Claussell Playground, Kenny Dope, Narcotic Syntax, Harley and Muscle feat. Dawn Tallman, Sirus, Spartaque and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 6 features a signature old school mastermix from NYC DJ extraordinaire SMALL CHANGE, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on December 3, 2000. This DJ set from the one and only DJ SMALL CHANGE takes you on a magical musical trip from classic hip-hop to funk, soul and house music with some surprises along the way...all mixed seamlessly by this veteran New York City turn table destroyer. This episode features tracks from L’Trimm, Trouble Funk, Praxis, Eazy-E & Ron-de-Vu, OutKast, Sweet Charles, Timothy MCNealy and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 5 brings some Manchester UK flavor from the early '00s with an epic set from "An Evening with GRAND CENTRAL RECORDS," recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on October 22, 2003. The dearly departed Manchester City hip-hop label GRAND CENTRAL RECORDS gave us some of the finest ‘90s and ‘00s UK funky sounds in its lifetime. Their visit to the Halcyon back in the day featured a crew of their best beat makers, turntablists, DJs and musicians. This dj set from DJ ONLY CHILD is the first hour of this unforgettable night. This episode features tracks from DJ Format, Biz Markie, RJD2, D-Sisive & DJ Serious, People Under The Stairs, J-Live, Grace Jones and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 7 is a classic drum 'n bass mix from DJs DB & 4REAL, recorded August 4th, 2000 at the original Halcyon on Smith Street. For all the jungle music d ‘n b and rave music heads, this one will take you back with a mastermix of drum and bass from two of the originators of the UK jungle scene.  As the founder of Breakbeat Science, DB has been killing it since he started Smile Recordings with Fatboy Slim then known as the Mighty Dub Katz. This episode features tracks from Tones On Tail, De FROIZ, Gank, Fellowship, DJ Die, Toro Y Moi, Big Bud and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 8 features the first-ever DJ booth appearance by musician, soulstress and legendary bass guitar slayer MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO with DJ JAHI from February 26,2003 for Brooklyn-based music impresario BILL COLEMAN’s “Peace Bisquit Power Hour." At the original Halcyon on Smith Street, the “Peace Bisquit Power Hour” featured an incredible roster of heavy hitter artists and friends of NYC veteran producer and DJ extraordinaire BILL COLEMAN, including this premiere DJ set of funk, soul, hip-hop, rock favorites from the multi-talented and innovative artist MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO with assistance from her tour mate DJ Jahi all night long... this episode features tracks from Sly & The Family Stone, Prince, Yes, Police, The Time, Mtume, The Human League and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 9, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street, features the final hour of the LEGENDS BBQ on July 5, 2003, with 75+ minutes of banging House Music and Classic Club Tracks from NYC veteran producer and Master DJ FREDDY BASTONE!  This killer Deep House set from DJ FREDDY BASTONE mixes it up with some of the hottest early ‘00s tracks along with NYC Club Classics and a few incredible surprises, mixed and selected by one of the finest New York club DJs ever! In case you missed it, check out Episode 2 of the Halcyon Archives featuring the first hour of this special Legends BBQ event with a sick set from Freddy’s DJ partner, the late great MARK KAMINS, a true NYC Music legend R.I.P. This episode features tracks from Dubtribe Soundsystem, Jackmaster Dick’s Revenge feat. Rudy Ray Moore, Africanism/DJ Gregory, Brother’s Vibe, Jolly Music, Phoenix, KCC and Ty Holden and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 10 features Brooklyn-based Master DJ MONK-ONE! A one hour signature soul, funk, latin funk, boogaloo, rare groove all-covers set, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on May 20, 2004. This episode features tracks from Melton Brothers Band with Ms. Alfie Moss, Blue Mitchell, Cheo Feliciano, Marvin Gaye, Meditation Singers, Les McCann, Charles Earland and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 12 features New York City house music royalty TEDD PATTERSON who graced the decks at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on 2/14/04. This episode features HOUR ONE of an epic four hour dance floor set from international superstar DJ TEDD PATTERSON, a true master at work, dropping gorgeous soulful house, deep grooves and a few surprise funk, soul and hip-hop jams thrown in for ass-shaking pleasure. This episode features tracks from Trentemoller, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Irfane, 4Hero, Fatback Band, James Brown and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 11 with NYC Reggae Royalty DODO, the DJ Selectress aka Mystic Sound NYC, recorded live Halcyon in DUMBO on April 15, 2005. Featuring righteous riddims and dubwise vibes from DJ DODO, and her special guest DJ SIM CASS throws down rare dub and roots 45s. This episode includes tracks from Black Slate, Dennis Alcapone, Keith Hudson, Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Aswad, Ranking Joe and much more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 15 features a flawless mix of Deep and Soulful House from NYC DJ JEANNIE HOPPER, recorded live at the original Halcyon on Smith Street on March 27, 2004. In addition to being one of the hardest working and respected working DJs in the international dance music community, Jeannie Hopper has been a longtime radio producer and broadcast industry professional, party promoter, journalist, activist and advocate for righteous causes in New York City and around the world. A fixture on the underground music scene in New York City, Jeannie’s LIQUID SOUND LOUNGE radio show has garnered a massive following of in-the-know house heads from around the world. The Liquid Sound Lounge has been showcasing international underground talent and fellow master DJs on the radio and LSL events and club nights for over 20 years, and still going strong! For more info, check out www.liquidsoundlounge.com and www.jeanniehopper.com. This episode features tracks from Rosalia De Souza, Moloko, Cloud Kickers feat. Marcus, Simply Red, Geyster, Julius Papp, Audio Whores and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 16 features the late, great NYC DJ and producer ADAM GOLDSTONE, with a signature mix of deep house, hip-hop, dub and more. This session was recorded on March 24, 2004 at the original Halcyon on Smith Street. As music journalist extraordaire Bruce Tantum says in the intro to this episode, Adam was not only one of his best friends, but a much-missed member of the New York and international dance music community.  Adam Goldstone, who sadly passed away too soon at age 37 in 2006 at his beloved Burning man was a super talented selector, journalist, longtime East Village resident and recording artist. His production work as Tiny Trendies and his own Lower East Side Stories album on the Nuphonic label are underground classics. This 1+ hour mix is the only surviving recording of Adam’s many visits to Halcyon and features the kind of eclectic DJ-ing skills and taste that Adam was known to play out regularly at club and lounge nights in NYC and London. Take yourself back to the early ‘00s as we honor one of the most beloved and legendary characters that the city has ever known. RIP Adam Goldstone. This episode features tracks from Tama Waipara, Don Carlos feat. Michelle Weeks, Pastaboys, The Upsetters, Boxaga Feat. Lola Olafisoye, Curtis Hairston, Nick Holder and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 17 features a wicked deep and rare Reggae/Dub Set from NYC pro selector DJ BUSQUELO aka Nat Rahav, recorded April 17, 2004 at the original Halcyon on Smith Street. Nat has been selecting sublime global grooves for discerning dance floors for over two decades. A longtime collaborator of and resident DJ at Turntables on the Hudson, Nat ran the record label Rhythm Love with partner Nickodemus. Nat was also a resident at Bembe Brooklyn and most recently founded the family-friendly global music and vegetarian food festival “Present Present”. This exclusive DJ session, the first of a four hour set, features a masterclass of rare and deep Dub and Reggae vibes from Gregory Isaacs, Mad Professor mix of Sade, Sugarminott, Barrington Levy Tony Rebel, Red Astaire, Supercat and more. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 18 features DJ JOHN SELWAY, recorded October 21st, 2000 at the original Halcyon on Smith Street.  Globetrotting DJ and electronic music pioneer JOHN SELWAY served up a signature set of ‘90s and early ‘00s deep and minimal techno.  Known worldwide for his mind-bending trance and tech house productions, he has been at the forefront of the electronic music universe for nearly three decades. This sixty minute set features tracks from Nick Chicane, Secret Cinema, a surprise classic thrown in from New Order, and much more.  For more information about John Selway go to www.johnselway.bandcamp.com and follow him @selwaymusic on Instagram. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE HALCYON ARCHIVES Episode 19 presents NYC dance music pro DJ and nightlife renaissance man KERVYN MARK, serving up a delicious set of deep house, afro-brazilian and soulful and spiritual grooves, recorded live at the original Halcyon at 227 Smith Street in Brooklyn on November 25, 2003.  Featuring tracks from Roy Ayers, Marlena Shaw, Ananda Project, Fertile Ground, Marvin Gaye and much more, this exclusive set showcases the signature style and masterful magic of Melting Pot NYC founder and underground dance music vet Kervyn Mark. Brooklyn native KERVYN MARK has been spinning around NYC since the early days of hip-hop, through the legendary Manhattan nightlife eras of the Paradise Garage, Danceteria and Suzanne Bartsch's famed club Sauvage, where he reigned as its first resident DJ.  Since his early days as a club maverick, Mark has spun all over the world as well as in his hometown, with notable guest spots at Body & Soul, Bang The Party and PS1 Warm-Up, to name a few. Kervyn's artists and DJ collective "Melting Pot NYC" has been a stalwart of the city's underground dance music community for nearly three decades.  As a DJ, event producer, filmmaker and historian, Kervyn is still killing it today - follow him @djkervynmark on Instagram and find more of his masterful mixes on his Soundcloud page. Featuring an an all new introduction by BRUCE TANTUM, DJ Mag North American Editor and veteran NYC nightlife writer/dj and man-about-town.  A longtime supporter and insider at Halcyon from the very beginning and throughout its two decade life, Bruce provides context and inside info on this and all episodes of THE HALCYON ARCHIVES. Subscribe to THE HALCYON ARCHIVES on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or wherever you get your music shows, or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network's MUSIC Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.