Rissa Garcia joined the iconic 718 Sessions party at Good Room on Saturday June 29th for their annual pride celebration.
5 Magazine Reviews Rissa Garcia's Upcoming Release Love is Blind
Continuing the NYC House Music Legacy - with Rissa Garcia, Ep. 15
In this conversation, Rissa Garcia discusses her early clubbing experiences, the changes in the club scene over the years, and her transition to DJing. She shares her approach to mixing and recording sets, as well as her plans for venturing into production and collaborating with musicians and vocalists. Rissa also talks about the challenges she faces as an artist and her self-critical nature. In this conversation, Rissa Garcia discusses her journey as a DJ, producer, and label boss. She talks about the challenges of executing her vision in music production and the importance of collaboration. Rissa also shares her experience running Night Child Records as an outlet for her music. She discusses the balance between DJing and producing and the challenges of releasing music frequently. Rissa reflects on the longevity and hype of artists in the industry and the importance of building an authentic audience. She also talks about her party series, Dancing Room Only, and the importance of creating a dance-focused environment. Rissa shares her thoughts on the next generation of house heads and her plans for the future as an artist. She discusses her upcoming album and the importance of being true to oneself in the music industry. Rissa offers advice for aspiring artists and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and finding one's own sound.
Enjoy the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Rissa Garcia chats with Detroit's Sillygirl Carmen for the next edition of Wonderful DJs
Happy September world! Bringing us some classic feel good house vibrations is NY queen, Rissa Garcia. Check out her soulful hour mix below and take a look at our Q&A to hear more on the house music scene in NY and Rissa’s musical influences that inspired her journey.
DJ Mix: Rissa Garcia Live at 718 Sessions at Good Room 2.19.23
Recorded live at Good Room for 718 Sessions....one of NYC's best parties. Please forgive some distortion on some parts was recorded on a Pioneer record out that was hot no matter how low I had the levels and I tried to keep it a certain level but some got away from me as I got lost in the music <3
Rissa Garcia Live at Forest Rave: Draaimolen Fest 2022
Live Recording from the Forest Rave at Draaimolen Festival 2022 Hosted by: Eris Drew & Octo Octa
“Given Eris Drew and Octo Octa's Midwest rave background and the fact that they live together in rural New Hampshire, there was something very personal and special about their curated stage, Forestrave. A small cabin dwarfed by a giant sound system (with no less than 40 subs), it featured a lineup of close friends and contemporaries and offered a window into the T4T LUV NRG world. Drew and Octo Octa both played back-to-backs across the weekend–the former with stateside rave veteran Mystic Bill and the latter with edit queen Bored Lord–and Forestrave provided a constant source of joy for fluorescent, anorak-clad ravers and high fashion voguers alike. The best set on this stage was arguably New York's Rissa Garcia. The Dancing Room Only resident provided a lesson in the body-rocking house associated with her hometown, opting for plenty of classic cuts alongside fresh heat like Antony Hot's "Colours."- Resident Advisor
Live Recording: Rissa Garcia at Good Room 8-5-22
We all know that sinking feeling, when your recorder dies halfway through an all night set. But lucky for us, Rissa Garcia managed to save the first three and a half hours when she played from start to finish in the Bad Room on August 5, 2022. Turn your speakers up and prepare for a dance through the history NY house with the Dancing Room Only founder.
Resident Advisor: "Rissa Garcia provided a lesson in the body-rocking house"
Photo by: Rafael Dimiioniatis
Rissa Garcia at Forestrave
Antony Hot - "Colours"
Given Eris Drew and Octo Octa's Midwest rave background and the fact that they live together in rural New Hampshire, there was something very personal and special about their curated stage, Forestrave. A small cabin dwarfed by a giant sound system (with no less than 40 subs), it featured a lineup of close friends and contemporaries and offered a window into the T4T LUV NRG world. Drew and Octo Octa both played back-to-backs across the weekend–the former with stateside rave veteran Mystic Bill and the latter with edit queen Bored Lord–and Forestrave provided a constant source of joy for fluorescent, anorak-clad ravers and high fashion voguers alike. The best set on this stage was arguably New York's Rissa Garcia. The Dancing Room Only resident provided a lesson in the body-rocking house associated with her hometown, opting for plenty of classic cuts alongside fresh heat like Antony Hot's "Colours."- Resident Advisor
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Rissa Garcia joins Eris Drew & Octo Octa for T4T LUV NRG Stage at Draaimolen Festival, Netherlands
It is time for new challenges, but all the wild dreams we have do not properly fit in just one day. Therefore, we are scaling up! Draaimolen Festival 2022 will cover two days, taking place on Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th in the woods of our beloved MOB Complex. Ever since the beginning of Draaimolen Festival, we’ve focussed on an aesthetic cohesion of electronic music, art installations and stage designs, while letting the nature that surrounds it guide the overall experience. We keep doing this in 2022 but with a program twice as long and twice as beautiful. These two days will be filled with the familiar Draaimolen features, such as the unexpected b2b’s, brand new stage hostings next to the return of some old friends, special live performances and our annual secret b2b, whilst more adventures and site specific collaborations are in the making… Hopefully we’ll see you at the very first Draaimolen weekend <3 Tickets The first weekend tickets are available on Wednesday December 15th at 20:00h CET. Single day tickets follow later.
Early weekend ticket: €90,- SOLD OUT
Regular weekend ticket: €100,-
Late weekend ticket: €110,-
All further information
www.draaimolen.nu/DraaimolenFestival2022
www.draaimolen.nu/FAQ
DJ Mix: Rissa Garcia Live-Recorded at House of X 4.23.22
Recorded live at Le Freak with Demuir at House of X Saturday 4.23.22
Thurs 6.23 Lincoln Center's Summer For the City: Ultra Pride with Ultra Nate, Bright Light Bright Light and Rissa Garcia
Presented in collaboration with Peace Bisquit
Style: Nu Disco, House Music, Anthemic Pop
Come and see how Lincoln Center does Pride Week at this celebration of timeless 90s club culture! Start the evening with a Burlesque House dance lesson from the outrageous glam choreographers Edie Nightcrawler and The Maine Attraction, scored by DJ Rissa Garcia. Put your new skills to the test with sets from Bright Light Bright Light, whose electro-pop songs are deeply rooted in LGBTQIA+ empowerment and representation, and the iconic singer-songwriter Ultra Naté. Ultra's venerated platinum classic" Free" turns 25 in 2022 and it still hits just as hard as a post-pandemic anthem as it did back in 1997.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Services at 212-875-5456 or guestservices@lincolncenter.org.
Health & Safety
At this time, face coverings and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will not be required; however, face coverings are welcome and we encourage everyone to complete their primary vaccination series and get boosted before attending.
These protocols are subject to change in accordance with any updates to city and state guidelines, rules and regulations, and other health and safety recommendations from our medical and public health advisors.
Guests of all ages are welcome to attend.
Please stay home if you do not feel well. If you have come in contact recently with someone who has tested positive or you have recently tested positive, please refer to the latest CDC guidelines for isolation, quarantine and masking recommendations.
Dancing Room Only welcomes Tony Humphries to House of X alongside resident Rissa Garcia
Since its inception in 2015, the resident DJ and founder, Rissa Garcia, has specifically curated Dancing Room Only to deliver nights that maximize dancefloor damage in the spirit of the NY dance-underground heyday. On Saturday May 14th, we are pleased to welcome Tony Humphries to House of X.
Tony Humphries has been DJing nearly 35 years, an incredible achievement that in any other industry would have been rewarded with a carriage clock or service medal. His big break came through a chance meeting with Mastermixer Shep Pettibone at the offices of Prelude Records. Tony handed the maestro a tape and the rest is history. Humphries’ star rose as his KISS FM show (and later HOT 97) lasted for decades.
WBLS Celebrates International Womens Month: Rissa Garcia Guest Mix
This Friday (03/18/22) we go #INSIDETHEMIX with Kevin Hedge on 107.5FM WBLS.
#Tunein as Rissa Garcia (Dancing Room Only NYC) continues the celebration of International Womens Month, alongside your main man, Kevin Hedge.
Download the #WBLS app on iOS or Android and join the party with the crew in the ROOTS NYC group.
Rissa Garcia joins the Martinez Bros. and Joe Claussell at Superior Ingredients 11/27/21
Online tickets are now sold out. There will be a very limited number of tickets available at the door. The Martinez Brothers live and work at the epicenter of that unique zone where the world’s premier artists set the trends and inspire the next direction in Music, Nightlife and Fashion. On Saturday, Nov 27 they are making a very special appearance at Superior Ingredients. With the brothers globe trotting the world and beyond, they are bringing it all back to their NYC home for the holidays. They have invited one of the world’s most respected and talent musical artists Joe Claussell to join for what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable night of music and dancing.
For table inquiries and reservations, info@nervousnyc.com.
No Refunds.
Vaccination card mandatory.
Rissa Garcia heads to Montreal for Piknic Electronik 2021 with CARL CRAIG, Acemo and more
Rissa Garcia joins the Music is My Sanctuary Crew for the 2021 Piknic Electronik Fest alongside Carl Craig, Acemo and more.
Piknic Électronik Montreal is an outdoor electronic music event aiming to offer immersive, social experiences in a friendly environment. Located in an urban park just 10 minutes from downtown Montréal, he brings together thousands of electronic music enthusiasts every Sunday from May to September. Piknic Électronik Montreal diverse programing has made it a highlight of the Montreal summer cultural circuit for over 15 years.
The Piknic concept has expanded beyond Montréal’s borders. In 2012, the first Piknic Électronik kicked off in Barcelona, followed by Melbourne and Dubai in 2014 and Santiago Chile in 2015 and Paris in 2019. More international cities are coming soon, so stay tuned!
Friday July 16th: Danny Krivit & Rissa Garcia at 3 Dollar Bill
"Danny Krivit, really should need no introduction to anyone with even a whisker of an interest in this incredible thing we call the world of 'dance' music. Growing up in Greenwich Village, New York City, in the 1960s, his mother was an accomplished jazz singer and his father was the manager of legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker before going on to open up “The Ninth Circle”, a Village hot spot. Starting DJing at age 14 and learning from all the greats, including James Brown, David Mancuso and Larry Levan he became synonymous with his funk, soul, and disco edits (under the Mr. K name). His list of residencies and associations read like the dictionary of music he is. Responsible for the immensely popular 718 Sessions and one-third of the Body & Soul collective, we caught up with Mr K over our increasingly dodgy skype connection ahead of his sidexside appearance this weekend with Horse Meat Disco for an insight into the mind of one of house music’s living legends." -Ransom Note
Coloring Lessons: Rissa Garcia Guest Mix June 2021
New York house DJ, producer and label head Rissa Garcia has long bagged a reputation as a driving force within her hometown scene. Rinsing her vast stack of vinyl at clubs across NYC for the best part of two decades, she's shared the decks with icons Danny Tenaglia, Danny Krivit, Tony Humphries and Kenny Dope, among more.
Rissa caught the music bug at a very early age. As she avidly recalls her childhood, memories of backyard parties within her close-knit Staten Island neighbourhood cut through with a real sense of fondness and pride. Experiencing that house party vibe long before she'd firmly implant herself on New York's hallowed dance floors stayed with her.
In 2000 she discovered Club Vinyl with NYC linchpin Danny Tenaglia behind the booth. "My soul just seemed to come alive and it completely engulfed me. From the lights to the vibe to the dark walls and sexiness in the air, it was exactly what I had been searching for. This was my Paradise Garage." Decidedly hooked, she was there without fail every Friday immersing herself in club culture with Tenaglia at the helm. Emboldened by a sense of growing intuition, soon it was clear that she needed to be the one controlling the room, manipulating and utilizing rhythms to invigorate the crowd.
Since landing her first gig in 2004 at an intimate lounge on NYC's Lower East Side, she's steadily risen through the ranks, laying down selections which dive between classics, house, funk, soul and everything in between at Cielo Club, Output, Avant Gardner, Good Room and Elsewhere Space.
From her earliest clubbing days, Rissa recognized and appreciated that the music itself is at the heart of the experience, and she shuns static crowds that favor the spectacle of watching the DJ. Preferring to remain in the shadows, she shrewdly selects tracks that incite clubbers to move, groove, flow and catch the beat to the last drop. Launching her own event series Dancing Room Only gave her that opportunity to come through with her own statement on what the clubbing experience should be. "DJs are there to make you dance. I started this event to get a message out to younger generations coming through the scene that it's not all about the glamour - it's about everybody being together. Quit staring at the DJ, put the phones off and dance."
Re-Launching NightChild Records in 2018, Rissa’s label has become an exciting hub for top-notch material which reach across the house spectrum. Nearing its 100th release, recent highlights include a propulsive cut from house music icon Todd Terry, one which had the remix treatment from fellow New Yorkers Sean Cormac and Jon Billick, as well as Rissa herself. While she pours her energy into nurturing Nightchild Records, with this being where fans of her sound will find most of her club sounds, she’s also dropped releases through labels Plastik People Recordings, Jakdat Records, Rhythm & Culture and LW Recordings, among more.
TOUCH OF LOVE #04 — Hosted by Rissa Garcia (NYC)
Brought to you by Music is My Sanctuary
2020 is just about over and thankfully it feels likes the tides are shifting.
We can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel and I hope this mix will accompany you on your journey to that light. I made this mix just thinking about all the good times and good vibes we share through this music. We will dance again….
Music is My Sanctuary: Touch of Love Mixes 003
The latest edition of RIssa Garcia’s Touch of Love Mix Series is now live.
This mix was made with the intention of letting go. After 4 years of turmoil and uncertainty in the US, we finally felt able to breathe again.
With the appointment of our new President Elect here in the states, there was a palpable energy shift in the air, an electric buzz in the streets of NYC and it was inspiring. Touch of Love 003 is a mix made to just close your eyes, breathe and let go of your cares, get lost in the music because for the first time in a long time, I feel hope again.
RISSA GARCIA REPS NYC FOR THE WOMEN IN HOUSE@VIRTUAL ADE 2020
Women of House
An ADE classic event. Now in its 8th edition. Streaming female DJs from across the globe.