Danny Tenaglia plays Wednesday at Pawn Shop and Friday at Ultra.
Danny Tenaglia
By Jay Rooney
Danny Tenaglia, a native New Yorker active in the scene since the mid-90s, is most famous not for his progressive/House tracks and mixes, but rather his massively long DJ sets. It is not unheard of for Danny to spin for over 18 straight hours in one sitting, a feat he has repeated several times at WMC, and this year will be no exception. His Conference marathon will take place Wednesday at Pawn Shop (1222 Second Ave, Miami, from 10PM-2PM). In addition, he will be one of the main acts at Ultra Music Festival's first day on Friday (1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami) and finish things off Sunday at Score Nightclub (727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 10PM-5AM).
As a veteran, what are your thoughts on the dance scene as it heads into a new year?
Embrace the changes or stay home and grow old.
What are your thoughts on Miami, both as a dance/nightclub hotspot, and as a city?
It’s changed and I feel that it’s become too much focused on "VIPs" and bottle sales.
What are your favorite clubs in Miami to spin at? Throughout the U.S./internationally?
Score in Miami because it's all dance floor, the seating is outside and of their dedicated, passionate staff. In the U.S., Pacha NYC. Internationally, Space in Ibiza.
When you're not doing anything music-related, which are your favorite Miami hangouts?
Shopping for furniture and artwork in the Design District, eating at Pasha’s on Lincoln Road - everything you need is on Lincoln Road. Hanging out at the bar at the Standard.
Who are your musical influences, as well as favorite people to collaborate with?
As a child, Motown and Philly sounds, later on Giorgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, disc. Collaboration: Pet Shop Boys.
In a sentence, summarize what WMC means most to you.
Reuniting with everyone annually for the 22nd year now, without missing a conference since 1986, seeing Miami with exciting and vibrant faces that are all there for the love of underground dance music.
Finally. . . do you ever get any sleep?
As much as people don't want to believe it, my sleeping is quite normal -- I just happen to be nocturnal by nature.
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