The Black Eye Ball is the cure for Bitter Bear Face

Valentines Day got you down? Didn't have a date? Didn't find that special someone to make your twosome an awesome threesome? Well, come on down to the Black Eye Ball for their Valentine's Day second chance party. Get rid of that Bitter Bear Face, and replace it with a happy face! 

The Black Eye Ball's Jerrod Wilkins says, "We are proud to bring back the absolutely amazing DJ Dabecy from Electronic Music Bears/San Francisco And warming up the crowd is our always incredible Resident DJ Jens Irish. Come with a Black Eye and get a free shot!"

Things to do in Denver when you're gay: Black Eye Ball: 3rd Annual Ski Maskerade

The Black Eye Ball returns this weekend with the 3rd Annual Ski Maskerade.

Like it says on their Facebook page, "some of us can't make Aspen Gay Ski Week, so we're doing it up Black Eye Ball style! And lets just say, Aspen ain't got no party like this one!

Wear your best Ski Mask. Bedazzle it, emblazon it, modify it to make your own statement! And from the neck down, show us what you got! Remember, we like very little (within legal decency standards, of course! *wink*)."

Resident DJ Jens Irish (above) and special guest DJ Brent (left) return to rock the dance floor. 

Says DJ Brent, "The last one was a blast and this one will be, too! I can't wait to engage the crowd again and help make this one even better!"

And be sure to check out DJ Brent's latest podcast by clicking here.

The Black Eye Ball - DJ Jens Irish interviews DJ Brent

Resident DJ Jens Irish brings Black Eye Ball - The Naughty List to The Compound for the first time this Saturday, December 17. It's got everything you want. Spankings from Santa. Free shots (if you have a black eye), sexy go-go dancers (with black eyes), and $4 Svedka Vodka drink specials. And joining the fun will be special guest, DJ Brent. 

DJ Jens Irish - looks lost but isn't

DJ Jens Irish: You've been DJing for a few years now, at least, and have been making some pretty top-notch podcasts for a while. What prompted your decision to start DJing live?

DJ Brent: There was a part of me that was completely happy with continuing spinning, on the dl, in my basement and just putting out podcasts. There was another part of me that wanted to get out there and spin live ...  get the instant feedback from the crowd ... to be able to dance with the crowd to the music I was enjoying. Craig C gave me the shove I needed to get out there. I'm thankful that he did.

You played at the Wrangler's Sweet party a few weeks back - your first official live show, I believe. What are your impressions from the experience? Did it measure up to any pre-expectations you might have had? Any surprises?

The night could not have gone better. It far surpassed any expectation that I had.  The crowd was extremely welcoming and supportive and it was a blast! Any surprises? I was kind of surprised by how exhausted I was afterward!

DJ Brent - Santa's naughtiest reindeer

From a DJs perspective, what would your ideal show be (crowd, music, venue, etc.)?

Great question! From a crowd perspective, a crowd that is there to have fun and that will allow me to lead them through different types or styles of music. To be accepting of something new. As for venue? Hmm, I think it would cool to spin at a huge club, but to be honest I think I enjoy smaller venues where you are close and connected to the crowd. I'm looking forward to Compound. The space allows for a great crowd and you can watch the night happen from the DJ booth.

What kind of musical styles/genres get you the most excited to play, and why?

I'm a House boy at heart. House, Progressive House and Tech House is where I like to be. For me, it's all about the groove and the energy. 

You're originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which rolls off the tongue like butter, and is so far North that most of the roads start curving south again pretty shortly thereafter (I might be exaggerating a bit). How's the clubbing scene/nightlife for the gays up there? Any chance of you DJing there in the future?

Surprisingly, the scene in Saskatoon is pretty good. There's a big alternative crowd there and people LOVE to dance. There may be an opportunity or two for me up there. Now that I've come out of the DJjing closet my friends back home are excited to get me a gig up there.

Everywhere I go,  I see the same ho

You've recently started to play rugby, what motivated you to get involved in the sport? Is it as hot as everyone fantasizes it to be? 

I've always loved the sport - and the men - so when the Colorado Rush formed, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to jump in and play. And yes, it is damn hot!

If you had to pick a character from 'Modern Family' that's most like you, who would it be?

I would love to say that I am Gloria, the sexy bombshell from a strange foreign land. But, to be honest I'm probably a good mix of Mitchell and Claire.

Where do you see yourself as a DJ - or as being involved with music in general - in five years?

Music has always been a huge part of my life. It has always been a creative outlet for me. I see that continuing. I would love to be part of a regular party. I would also like to get into the production side fo things too. I have already tried my hand at a few re-edits and have liked how they've turned out. So, I guess I'll just continue doing what I'm doing and enjoy the ride.