Mixes from Mister Saturday Night & Optimo


About a month ago we closed out the summer at our sister party Sunday Best with two of the most memorable parties of the year. The first of the two saw our friends Optimo play a blinding set which has been the source of many an excitable conversation around these parts since.

Then, the week after, a large and enthusiastic crowd came out to see Justin and Eamon playing back to back as ‘Mister Saturday Night’ and take the series home alongside sets from Sunday Best’s third resident Doug Singer. And so here, with much pleasure, we provide both sets for your downloading pleasure.

Optimo Live from Sunday Best on August 29, 2010
Mister Saturday Night Live from Sunday Best on September 5, 2010

Enjoy!
[first photo by Jess Erickson, second photo by ???]

Mister Saturday Night Live

It’s been more than a while since we posted some live recordings from Mister Saturday Night. The good news is we have three solid mixes for you here and now which comprise the bulk of the party from June 12th at Brooklyn Fire Proof, our first get-down in their wonderful courtyard, the place we’re mostly calling home for the summer.

That night, Eamon got things started, and Justin took it home. In between we had a sweet set of deep house from Mister Rick Wade. Give your ears a treat, and have a listen.


Eamon Harkin recorded live at Mister Saturday Night June 26th, 2010

Rick Wade recorded live at Mister Saturday Night June 26th, 2010

Justin Carter recorded live at Mister Saturday Night June 26th, 2010

Traxx Live Recording

Traxx played with us back in January and it was another epic night. You can download the recording of his full set from here. Listen out for the whoops and hollers of the crowd picked up on the recording through the needles on the turntables!

It’s a wonderful set in the tradition of the original Chicago DJs–raw, technically perfect, challenging and thoroughly musical throughout. We’ve been enjoying it privately for a few weeks and now here it is for you.

Eamon & Justin Live from Mister Saturday Night November 14th

A new mix! This one was recorded live on Saturday, November 14th at our home on 1142 Myrtle Avenue the night Scott Grooves guested with us.

You can listen to the first half of the set over at WNYC’s site where you can also peruse a feature on Justin and Eamon.

This is the second half of the same session and includes jams from Levon Vincent, Moodymann, John Daly, Eddie Amador and Cobblestone Jazz.

Download here.

Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin Live From Mister Saturday Night on October 24, 2009

In spite of a torrential downpour and a lot of crazy shenanigans that came along with it (stitches, floods), Mister Saturday Night on October 24, pulled through–not least because of great DJ sets from Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin, who book-ended a set from Moodymann. Here are some excerpts from the evening. We hope you enjoy.

Eamon Harkin live at Mister Saturday Night, October 24

Justin Carter live at Mister Saturday Night, October 24