Tag Archives: Italo Disco

DJ Gigs, The Playlist

Here’s What I Played at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita’s Italo vs. Goth Night

A mermaid skeleton at The Mermaid in Little Tokyo (Photo: Liz Ohanesian)
I forgot to take pics while I was DJing, so here’s a mermaid skeleton at The Mermaid that I saw right before the night started. (Pic: Liz O.)

For years, I used to post most of my set lists. Then I stopped because I figured if people were that curious about what I’m playing, they would actually go to the party and Shazam (or, like, come up and ask me about) whatever song they don’t know. Now I’m rethinking that because Shazam doesn’t catch everything. Plus, I like having an archive and want people to actually know what songs are played. So, this is the set from Dolce Vita at The Mermaid on September 12, 2023. 

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Happening in L.A., Upcoming Gigs

Liz O. in the DJ Booth: May 28 – June 3

No Controles The Offbeat Highland Park on June 1, 2023 with DJ Scarlett Casanova, DJ Liz O. and DJ Vanish

What a week this has been! Got to finish it at Underground, playing upstairs all night for the party’s Cure Night. The crowd was amazing and I have so much to say about that night, but I also have a deadline to meet for a story, so I won’t be able to write about that just yet.

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Upcoming Gigs

Liz O. in the DJ Booth: May 7-May 13

Disco Heat at Songbird in Chinatown Los Angeles on May 11, 2023 with DJ Liz O. and DJ Jus' B

Last week was wild. Between Disco Heat’s May the Fourth party on Thursday to a last minute gig playing Underground’s Depeche Mode vs. New Order night on Friday, the jams were flowing and the crowds on the dance floor were super cute.

Let’s keep the vibes going strong this week when Jus’ B and I head back for another night of Disco Heat at Songbird. We’ll be starting at 10 p.m. this week, right after the comedy show that’s preceding us.

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Upcoming Gigs

Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 30-May 6, 2023

May the Fourth at Disco Heat with DJ Liz O. and DJ Jus' B at Songbird in Chinatown, Los Angeles

There’s just one gig on my calendar this week and it’s one you don’t want to miss. So, head down to Songbird to join Jus’ B and I for a special Disco Heat on May 4.

May the Fourth be with you next Thursday night because Liz O. and Jus’ B are on the decks at Songbird in Chinatown for Disco Heat (and other galactic funk). Sci-fi vibes from 9 pm until last call. We’ve got Meco ready to drop alongside space disco, electro, Moroder, Cowley and more. 
Find us at 900 N Broadway # 1050, Los Angeles 90012
No cover. 21+

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Upcoming Gigs

Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 9 – 15

Disco Heat on April 13, 2023 at Songbird in Chinatown, Los Angeles with DJs Liz O. and Jus' B playing classic disco, Italo, nu-disco and more

Wow, thanks so much to everyone who came out to Disco Heat at Songbird last night. We had such a fun crowd. Special thanks to everyone who has taken the time to stop by the party since it went weekly in March and, especially, to those of you have helped spread the word. You’re awesome.

Jus’ B and I will be back next week with more Disco Heat for you from 9 p.m. until close. There’s no cover, but feel free to let us know you’re going on Eventbrite, Facebook or Instagram.

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The Dance Floor, Upcoming Gigs

Liz O. in the DJ Booth: April 2-April 8, 2023

Disco Heat on April 6, 2023 at Songbird in Chinatown with DJs Liz O. and Jus' B

On April 6, you can catch me, Liz O., with Jus’ B at Songbird in Chinatown for Disco Heat.

Jus’ B and I have known each other for many, many, many years and recently started playing together in late 2022, when I launched Disco Heat at Songbird, and the vibe has been amazing. That said, if you haven’t been to Disco Heat yet, you really should check it out this week. And, if you have stopped by the party before, make sure you join us again this Thursday night.

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DJ Diary, Get This Album Now, Music, The Playlist

Get This Album Now: Star Creature Vibes

Star Creature Vibes compilation album cover from record label Star Creature Universal Vibrations featuring boogie, modern funk, disco music from Saucy Lady, Shiro Schwarz, Giovanni Damico

Star Creature Universal Vibrations is a Chicago-based record label dedicated to “contemporary boogie” that’s been around since 2015. They first hit my radar a couple years after that, back when Salt Box Records had a brick-and-mortar in Chinatown and I picked up a new release from a Russian outfit called Venus Express II based almost solely on the cover art. As it turns out, the record was just as cool as the album sleeve, so now I consider Star Creature to be a mark of quality for funky, synth-heavy tunes. 

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