We Break The Dawn

Man of the Afterhours -DJ Eddie Baez
 
Adonis afterhours, the new saturday night/sunday morning party at greenhouse, take the fun into the wee hours.
 
They may call New York the city that never sleeps, but finding a place to party after last call ain’t easy. Nightlife entrepreneur/promoter Shelby Stone saw a need for an after-hours party where the gays could dance till dawn—and beyond. Her brainchild, Adonis Afterhours, debuted in the Times Square Art Center earlier this year, but didn’t really click until she teamed up with DJ Eddie Baez and moved the early-Sunday-morning jam down to Soho’s eco-friendly Greenhouse, home to Suzanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny’s legendary Vandam. We chatted with Baez about his style, his partnership with Stone and what he hopes to bring to Adonis.
 
When did you get started DJ-ing?
I started in 1990. Once I started going to clubs I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I entered a contest and won a residency at the Sound Factory. Since then I’ve spun at Tunnel, Pacha and all over the world. I also do Thursday night at The Ritz.


Why do an after-hours party?
New York’s most legendary parties have been after hours. It’s well overdue. Adonis has been traveling from club to club with Shelby Stone. After working with her, I saw that she really cared for the party and the people who attended. She’s new to the scene, but she has talent and enthusiasm I haven’t seen before. I was searching for the right venue and Greenhouse is that venue. They also share the same ideas of what a party should be. Together we will write a new chapter in New York nightlife.


Vandam is known for being very eclectic, with Chelsea boys, freaks, bears and straights. You’ve got Chris Ryan and King Ralphy involved here too—so what sort of crowd do you expect?
Adonis is really catered [to] the boys but as with any good party we’re sure to have a great mix. I DJ circuit parties around the world, so that scene is my home turf. But I want everyone there. I want to bring that eclectic vibe you have at Vandam.


After Times Square proved to be a bad fit, you and Shelby were very particular about where you wanted to move Adonis. What was it about Greenhouse that you liked?
Greenhouse is giving us freedom to create a party for music lovers and dancers, not to mention some of New York’s sexiest clubgoers. Once we’re established there, we’ll be showcasing some amazing new talents.


How late will the party go?
As long as there are still people dancing! Hopefully it’ll go really late, because they start serving again at noon on Sunday.


Do you have a recipe or suggestion for people that want to stay up and start partying at 4am?
Disco naps and Red Bull can’t hurt. And I know that Miss Shelby has a few things up her sleeve. Just prepare to let the music energize you!    N


Adonis Afterhours awakens at Greenhouse, 150 Varick St( @ Vandam St), 212-807-7000, GreenhouseUSA.com, Sundays at 4am, $20.