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.
 

Furplay ... The Party Before Octobearfest

Furplay ... The Party Before takes place this Saturday, September 18 at Compound.

It's the hairy, beary preliminary party that kicks off Octobearfest 2010 and will benefit Urban Peak, The Center, and Harmony Chorale.

Come on down and enjoy a beer bust, entertainment by the Denver Dream Bears and Stephanie Paul, jello shots, fantastic food, and contests for best beard, belly, box and butt that are sure to make you say "WOOF!"

Happy Anniversary to The Compound!

 This month The Compound celebrates 23 years as a pillar of Denver's gay community.

Happy Anniversary, Compound!

Meet the DNC's LGBT delegates

Jeffrey Shaw, Chairman, Colorado Stonewall Democrats issues the following invitation:


"Hey, Everyone...tonight from 9:00 p.m. until ... you can enjoy an evening with LGBT Delegates from the Democratic National Convention at the Compound at 2nd and Broadway. With a suggested donation of $5 or more (which goes to Colorado Stonewall Democrats), you will also get a Compound dogtag which means that on Mondays and Thursdays you can get beverages for $1, $2, $3, or $4. In September, these prices will likely go up by $.50, but, still, such a deal. All LGBT Delegates to the Convention have also been invited so there will be all sorts of "out-of-towners" to meet and visit with. Please join us tonight at the Compound.

Tomorrow night the same kind of event will take place at Charlie's and Happy Hour prices will be honored for the same suggested donation. Then, on Thursday, starting at 6:00 p.m., please converge once again on the Compound for the Obama Watch Party. All TV's and audio will be exclusively devoted to the Convention and the Obama acceptance speech. Afterwards, we will have another "After the Gavel" Party at the same location. Join you fellow LGBT Democrats, and watch the final night together, and then stay to party."