Funhouse (Fun House)

Does anyone remember Jackie Cipas?

HI Debbie ! it's Dean,,hope all is well

I remember the fun house disco oh so well ...my name is debbie I use worked for the fun house disco for years in the coat room as well as the game room in the back .. hung out with mimi and stacy and carol as well as dean and dino david.***see names above*** was also good friends with cheryl who worked in the lady's room ... omg those were the days ...we had soooo much fun. lmao at times on our way home we would pack the car with at least 10 people .. LMAO their were times when mimi and stacy would hop in the tunk of the back of car,,,and they didnt even care! "omg'' wow, we had some awesome times..that is one disco i dont think anyone would ever forget ...much love too all the fun house gang !!

Old skool funhouse jams - The Mexican, I.O.U. Starchild, Moody,Hip-Hop Be Bop, Like Honey To A Bee, Happy Song Or Dance, I Remember What You Like, Give It Up Or Turn It Loose, Pleased To Meet You, Buffalo Gals, Cavern, Al Naafyish (The Soul ), Situation, Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight, The Magnificent Dance, Let The Music Play, Touch Me (All Night Long),All Night Passion, Doggin A Donut, Woman, Play At Your Own Risk, Automan, We're Rockin' The Planet, Planet Rock, 99 1/2, On The Upside, It's Just Begun, Melting Pot, Key West, I can go on & on & on, but they sure as hell don't make music or clubs like that anymore.

The Funhouse was truly unique. Almost 30 years later but the music still seems to be timeless.
Great times (at least the ones I can remember).
I have a mix at:

http://soundcloud.com/rsevenluiz/funhouse-remix-by-r-neves-12

Memories of The Funhouse: watching Rochelle Fleming perform "Double Crossed " & "Doctor Love ". Also, August 5,1983. Watching RUN-DMC perform "Here We Go"(Live At The Funhouse)..... A day before my 17th.birthday.

THANKS 4 KEEPING US GOING WE STILL DO REUNIONS AND PARTYS EVERY FEW MONTHS WE R ALSO ON FACEBOOK UNDER JOE CELESTINO FUNHOUSE WE R THE ORIGINAL OUR EMAIL IS DAMONKSTER@AOL.COM

p.s does anybody no {or}..created a chatroom for the funhouse?????please e..mail me....r.vm47@yahoo.com..w/info...

tears 2 my eyes when i think of the fun i had ,i met my wife monica there..go,china ,go china.la..la..la..la...larrry love!.....lolololol....we have a beautiful 25yrs susan..guys keep me up 2 date...me /monica...n our daughter we b there ..want her 2 c ,what fun really is..so guys chicooooo...chico rock..rock. ..go....rock....rock..hahahahahahha

my god !! my name is debbie i am 51 years old now !!
i remember the fun house disco with the back of my hands... we had 3 dance floors as i was one of their worker's for many years .
i enjoyed working for the fun house disco ..i believe i was only 21 years old @ the time .omg I remember the times we had, the holloween parties ..all the guest .movie stars that attended.... its was no doubt an extremely valuable night club ...if i am correct in the early 80's it was the # one night club in new york city of all times.wow
...deblotto@yahoo.com

WE R THE ORIGINAL FUNHOUSE WE R STILL DOING REUNIONS EVERY FEW MONTHS WE R ON FACE BOOK UNDER JOE CELESTINO FUNHOUSE ADD US ON OR >DAMONKSTER@AOL.COM

At The Time of The Funhouse I was Still a Kid And I Couldn't go But My Brother Use to go And He Says Now Days It The Best Club And Fun That He Ever Had He Has Lots of Memories of His Days At The Funhouse Lost of Stories At That Too One Of Them Is Was Jellybean The D.J The Crowd Wanted to Hear "Keep On" By D-Train And My Brother Says That Jelly Wouldn't Play The Crowed Was Chatting to Play The Song "Keep On" So Since The Corwed Was Asking For It And He Wouldn't Play It The Crowd Just Start It to Sing It Out Load Cuz Of Jellybean He Became a D.J He Just Use to Play For Thje Family At House Parties And For Himself At The Time The Music Was Great And Madonna Was Just Coming Out to The Seen Long Live One Of Best Club That Came to Be in The 80's In NYC The Funhouse

Chino?? Bboy chino? Is that you??

chino,

where did you live i had a good friend named chino who used to live in mosholu parkway and has a cousin named fernado"cope"....let me know

hi everyone, i´m also an old funhouse junkie.remember the good times i had there. it was like my second home..LOVED IT!!!! if anyone from back in the days renmembers me please get in touch.

I gotta say that people say drugs are bad but for me it was a passage to adulthood and I did a lot of drugs in the funhouse. Made a huge amount of friends. Everyone loves the the "Fast times at ridgemont high guy". I once had a bread truck and after the club closed I delivered people all over the city. Went down 7th ave the wrong way for 20 blocks with no police. Dont know how we all didnt go to jail.

Hi, Everyone

I was also a person who lived at the fun House loved it !! I also performed on stage I was part of the ROCK A TRON DANCERS and only female I have pictures of dacing on stage, my old manger was greg g from disco four...I also know that my group at that time made it to a break dancing book .I used to love to uprock on stage and also remember seeing madoona there , I hanged out alot back stage and remember seeing jelly bean the dj do his thing and the little go carts to chill out in!!! willing to share photos...

found the video on YouTube! SUCH cool footage but I'm not in it. If anyone has footage of that breakdancing contest, I'd PAY for it, fo sho.

any idea which "Confusion" video the footage is on?! There's SO many!

thanks, brotha.

peace
A

See rare footage of the Fun House-on the video "confusion" by New Order on youtube.

Peace

Loved this place. Such good energy and a whole lotta soul.

I came in 3rd at a breakdance contest there in I think 1983. The only white boy out of about 20 contestants. The judges were actress Susan Lucci and Rory Sparrow from the Knicks- lol.

Anybody know if there is any way to get the footage from one of the owners?! I know it was taped because I remember seeing the footage after (rockin it!).

Hi There, i am actually finalizing a 120movie/docu about the club scene from the mid90s, very professionnal, not amateur...i found this forum very interesting...i am actually living in France, and i will probably release my movie end of the year...
Do not hesitate to send me your feedback and if some of you have some footage to share, you are welcome...
Also anybody gots some early, rare, past and amateurs videos ?
Drop me a mess on djhedi@orange.fr
Peace !
www.backinthehouse.com

Wow.....I looked at these pictures and comments a few years back & today I had "memory lane" back in my mind. I started going to The Funhouse after Infinity's had a fire if I remember correctly. For me I started going to The Funhouse in the summer of '79 through '81 maybe '82......my memory is shot! I had THE BEST OF TIMES there. I saw Mimi's named mentioned in gratitude for some of her pictures that she posted. I live in Florida now since 1990 but when I go north to see my mother I look inside the nighttable next to my old bed in my old bedroom there is her phone # written on the wood inside the draw along with others. I wrote them there so I would never lose them. I remember so many of you. I was from Queens & if my friends were'nt going I would go by myself religously!!!! Always on Saturday. A few Fridays & Saturdays. Thank you all soooo much for those memories. I knew Ronnie well. Most of you would probably not remember me but I was there speeding my a** off & dancing till my leg muscles would cramp at about 6:00am. Then off to breakfast(maybe) then to anywhere from upstate NY to the mountains or the beach. I would arrive home Sunday night......maybe. I remember Sly & The Family Stone playing one night & he just passed out on stage. A couple of hours later he was back up. I remember Carmen....a beautiful black woman....tall & sexy, Pete the freak with many others. I hope he's still alive. Jimmy Ragona with his bowling shoes dancing with Carmen on the main stage. The funny thing was there was never a fight, at least that I saw. Everybody got along......all 3000. Later when the musice changed to techno & there was alot of break dancing that was it for me. There will never be another place like that. Thank-you all for making that happen!! ----Joe

APRIL 29th, 2011
THE FUNHOUSE 32 YEAR REUNION
at

BISTRO
2561 HYLAN BLVD.
STATEN ISLAND, NY

Doors Open at 9:00 PM
Admission- $20 at the Door
1st 200 paid get a Free Drink
and Free CD

We're gonna have a funky good time!!

Performing DJ's
DJ Juice
Mike DJ

THE FUNHOUSE // THE BEST

Presented by The FUN HOUSE
Facebook.com/joe.funhouse & Facebook.com/Funhousebuggas

wow im so glad i found this site . a big hello to all that loved the fun house . william thats me i worked there for angel olivery ran trk outside food court inside etc.my girl was jane . and well i hanged out with every crew there .the buggars would love to see them again.actually i can just by closeing my eyes .lot of love thanks for the best times of my life . ps sorry for shutting down the ac every weekend . sold lots of ice tea .....email wmcitruslake@aol.com

i'm trying to find an old friend lee botz/elbin santiago.

I remember the grant opening of Funhouse.Joseph Remy was the doorman. LaClie was appearing with a cast of 40 artists at a long cost. Remy wanted Funhouse to be the next 54. At 10.00pm the opening Remy turned away 99 percent of the public. He wanted only freaks,He would not let anyone in .Jerry went crazy,but Remy would not bugde.This happens 2 nights in a row,by the end of the night Jerry gave Remy a kick in the a**.The rest is history.Best oflife Ant-knee.

Oh yeah, almost forgot, one of the BEST songs that was played at the Funhouse was SLANG TEACHER by Wide Boy Awake.

The best memories of my life were had from 1979 to 1983, my brother Roland was working at Studio 54 at the time (79) and he brought me there for the first time at age 14. By 1982 I was 17 and a regular pary boy, Gothams, roseland, Xenon, Act III, The Underground, Danceteria, Studio 54, and my all time favorite THE FUNHOUSE. I did my first tab of mesc in the Funhouse, got laid a quite few times that I went there, saw the best dancing ever, did a lot of dancing myself, and the music was from another dimension. Then I joined the Marines and it all changed, I found that the old saying "you can never go back" did indeed apply because both the Funhouse and I had changed...But I miss it so and think of those days more often as time passes by.....

I saw Madonna here on New Year's Eve 1986 I think it was...she did Holiday and Everybody. I have a few snapshots of it, her, on stage, throwing the black rubber bracelets into the audience.
Good times!

Wow!! Fun House (1982-1984, my second home..every Saturday night. Breakin on the stage in the back, going to Orchard the next morning. memories are still fresh in my mind. the best of times. Cory was my girl back in those days. Hit me up if you see this post! :)

I lived in the Bronx in the early 80's; the Funhouse was theeee place to be back then! I have many great memories; we'd "break night"; sleep on the train after a night of dancing and partying and I'd get home just about an hour before I had to start my shift at C-Town... those were the days!

Saw many a new an upcoming artist make their debut on stage at the Funhouse as well. I'm so old now but thinking about those NYC nights spent at the Funhouse will always make me smile!!

Wow the Funhouse! Zulu Nation vs. The Ball Busters, The get high balcony & the sound system. It's couldn't better than that in the 80's. Oh yeah, Conan the bouncer with his oversized flashlight beating up various kids and the walk back to the No.1 train thru the projects and not get mugged. Those were memories.

Hey Joe,

You are looking for the wrong song, that's hy you can't find it. What you are looking for is "Automan" by Newcleus

THW, I met the Indian on the train 2008, he was down and out, just got out of jail, selling hand watches. He looked beat, it broke my heart.

First time was new years 1980. I was in a guido 3 piece suite. Wow, I'll never forget that night. The entrance, the big black balloons dressing the whole ceiling, the sound and light system, and the free doughnuts. Most of the crew from O.Z. went back home around 4:30. I stayed with a couple of friends. I was at back stage when I heard Lady America, Wishbone and Can't be love. Next week end I was back in jeans and pony sneakers with a cut-off. Bought a DJ set to help pay for the records I heard at the Funhouse. I loved that place and still go back to it in my sleep.

They just dont make clubs like this anymore. Everyone went nuts here. The place didn't close until the crowd thinned out. Except for one time when the cops came in and shut it down for the night. I still remember one of the bouncers saying, OK we gotta shut down, everybody go back to Brooklyn.
My weekends were going to the Funhouse.... leaving the Funhouse and sleeping at the beach... Brighton or whatever... then do it all over again. Forget Studio 54, the hottest girls were at the Funhouse. I remember Run D MC performing, August 5th 1983 (had to google the date) Went home with some girl from Bay Ridge named Beverly that night. Ahhh the memories.... I can go on and on. Hey yo DePalma where you at?

tinman82799@yahoo.com

Darlene..hit me up

David maldonado ! hey brother,, get with Larry or Tonio,, they have my E addy & phone number . holler

HEY DARLA (AKA DARLENE ) !

think of you all the time. love & miss you


the Zombola man ! ;)

Nice club back in the early 80's. I saw alot of groups perform there back in the day. Fat Boys, Dougie Fresh, The Rapping Duke (Da Ha) LOL, Madona, Jeckyl and Hyde, The Ultimate 3, Lisa Lisa, and the list goes on. I used to hang out with my crew from Brooklyn on the balcony in the back. I used to stand in front of that clown mouth and watch Jellybean do his thing on the wheels of steel. One of my favorite joints he would play was Key West- KASSO (The Jellybean Re-Edit)! I remember the FatBoys pulling up in a tow truck with them sitting in the car that was being towed (LOL) Those were the days! We would take turns going to the Fun House first and then the Roxy or visa versa. There were so many clubs back then! People walking up 10th Avenue could be going anywhere. The Roxy, Funhouse, or the Octagon! I cherish my memories about the Funhouse and so many other clubs that I experienced back then. Those days were priceless and the music from that era could never be replaced or forgotten! Peace to the Funhouse!

So glad I found this site. First club I ever went to. What memories...Rockers Revenge..Walking on Sunshine..What great times..Bronx Rocks always!

I have a question. I waz there 81-84 and at the end of the night when you were just exhausted they used to play the Mexican which you knew the night was coming to a close and then they played something maybe called "metalman" the lyrics go something like this, "They met one day in a summer storm - His sences said that it was wrong - she was a young lady of 23 - he was a child of technology" This has been playing like elevator music in my head for over 26 years. It had a squeaky beginning that dropped into a hard bass that those 18" base bottoms on the the floor would just shake you. I'm a maniac but I love that song and could never track it down. thanks buggers.

March 13, 2010

What can I say THE FUNHOSE was the best club...
love ya guys...

OZ STILL ROCKS!!!

Maria......

OMG I am having a flashback of my youth. I am one of the few people who hung out all over the club including the bathroom with Cheryl. I would dance on the back stage with the buggers. Hey what was the guy who used to wear bowling shoes and dance all night?
I danced to all music, I hustled on the main floor and bugged all night long. Most remember me as the black girl who danced in her roller skates.

I also remember when the club was ready to close Jelly would play the same 4-6 songs and I would wait for Beat the Clock.

My main girls were Kelly and Jane. If I could find them I would be so happy.

I remember coming home on leave from the Marine Corps and going straight to the Fun House and wanting to cry because it was closed.

I loved going to the Funhouse...after I was finished doing a gig...I used to show up there at 4 or 5 AM.till closing.....We were all friends...Bean, Tony, Randy, Ricky, Carmen...I remember one night I ran into madonna in the booth...we had gotten to know each other a few years earlier when I was going to Brooklyn College and I was head of the Concert Committee...and booked a band called Madonna to play at Bkyln College in 1978... I booked her band after meeting them and seeing their set at CBGB's...it was a nice memory...it seems so long ago and then again it seems like yesterday

Come join us and celebrate the Holiday season, The Fun House and the great music.

The Fun House Holiday Classics Party will be on Friday, December 11, 2009 at
Illusions
3995 Amboy Rd. (entrance on Nelson Ave.)
Staten Island, NY 10308.

The 1st 200 paid admissions receive a FREE Fun House Classics CD.

Click this link and let us know if you can join us,
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172024476337&ref=mf

i remember a girl named Florence .also getting kicked out for buying a black beauty then sneaking back in to get my jacket.

Is there a way to get some "Funhouse" gear?

I used to have T's , tanks, hats, sweatshirt.
But alas all lost during moves around the country, and a broad.

I'd love to get some! Any Help?
Give me a shout at cruz906@aol.com

Thanks

DANCE IT FREESTYLE (FREESTYLE RHYTHM) By Mantus Mixed by John Benitez Before the Jellybean ALWAYS # 1 with me.
Then
JINGO
DISCO CIRCUS
HILLS OF KATMANDU
GIVE IT UP/LOOSE
AINT NO MOUNTAIN
CRANK IT UP
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS
LOVIN IS REALLY MY GAME
WISHBONE

FUNHOUSE FREAKS BRING THE VOTE


CMON BUGGERS.....VOTE !

This place is amazing, Thanks David for telling me about it.
I remember taking the "F" Train from Brooklyn to 23rd ST. and taking a cab to "DA House".

Meeting my Brother Tonio, all my friends from Brooklyn out there.
David , Joey, Dean. We all worked at Joe Tag Trucking, That's the Ryder truck that used to get filled to go to Manhattan Beach Sunday morning.

Mark Bugger, Eileen, Tina Punk , Mimi, Staci Buckethead. Then Breakfast at the diner on McDonald Ave near Ave I, Across from the flea market in BROOKLYN.

The Music was a lifestyle, Jonathan, Ted Jellybean,the special mixes, the tracks they'd be working on that no one in the world would here but us @ "Da House" Then when it was played on the radio we were like, What New ? That's OLD....

God Bless You All, We Rocked DA House.


Larry

Dean johnson & Tina Punkrock I remember them from the ave i flea market
Hey dean we hung hard and heavy till u went to the corp.
Im from E3rd st off foster ave and hung with larry cruz antonio ivan cruz etc.....

FUNHOUSEBUGGAS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FUN HOUSE AND JELLYBEAN WILL BE TOGETHER FOR A ONE TIME EVENT @ THE WATER TAXI BEACH 2 BORDEN AVE SEPT 24TH STARTING AT 4PM TILL MIDNIGHT/ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131632696253


PLEASE DON’T FORGET OCT 30TH, THE FUN HOUSE COSTUME PARTY @ ILLUSIONS 3995 AMBOY RD ENTRANCE ON NELSON AVE CASH PRIZES FIRST 200 PAID PEOPLE GET A FREE BUMPER STICKER

The Fun House Halloween The Fun House Halloween Bash will be on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Illusions in Staten Island.

Illusions
3995 Amboy Rd. (entrance on Nelson Ave.)
Staten Island, NY 10308

Get your costume and groove on with us, and if it's your lucky night a prize. The 1st 200 paid admissions receive a FREE Fun House Bumper Sticker.

The party starts at 9PM sharp.
1st Prize- $100
2nd Prize-$50
3rd Prize- Free admission to the Fun House Christmas Party

The Fun House Halloween Bash will be on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Illusions in Staten Island.

Illusions
3995 Amboy Rd. (entrance on Nelson Ave.)
Staten Island, NY 10308

Get your costume and groove on with us, and if it’s your lucky night a prize. The 1st 200 paid admissions receive a FREE Fun House Bumper Sticker.

The party starts at 9PM sharp.
1st Prize- $100
2nd Prize-$50
3rd Prize- Free admission to the Fun House Christmas Party

Barbara, call 917-402-0872. Ask for Joe.

Where do I get a FUNHOUSE Tank I need to order one

THE FUN HOUSE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT~PART 2

Body: The Party starts at 9PM- till

$25 without Pass
$20 WITH PASS

Come join us for one of the Fun House's biggest parties yet.

You can print pass from this link,
http://www.funhousebuggas.com/images/Fun_House_30_YR_Anniversary_PT2.jpg



I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

Just found out Dennis D.(North Bronx) passed....he's probably waiting in line at the Funhouse in the sky with his Funhouse Sweatshirt on, smoking his Newports, fresh haircut("don't touch my hair!"), feeling the bass rumble under his feet, ..........I think Angelo will let him in tonight............R.I.P Dennis

Here is an updated flyer with time on it.

Anybody from oz going to the 30th reunion E-mail me.studio96@myfairpoint.net

Fun House 30YR Anniversary PT.2 will be July 18th!! Save the date!!

COME JOIN US... "LIVE" ON A SATURDAY NIGHT! PART 2 OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!

~THERE WILL BE FOOD, DRINK SPECIALS, AND FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE TRAVELING, THERE ARE SPECIAL ROOM RATES AVAILABLE...JUST MENTION "THE FUNHOUSE " WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION! CALL THE SI HOTEL @ 718-698-5000

The upcoming documentary movie: "Memoirs of The Fun House" will be filmed on July 18th at the 30th Anniversary Event~ Part 2. You could be selected for an exclusive interview to be seen in the movie. Join us @ The Staten Island Hotel for a special evening of the best Fun House mixes you ever heard and the best people: Fun House Buggas!

~PASSES CAN BE PRINTED OUT FOR THE $5.00 DISCOUNT
~IF YOU NEED PASSES...I have passes so if anyone needs let me know. I can email you them to print or we can meet if your close by or passing by. Call me 917-418-4272 or email me at funhousebuggas@yahoo.com


As always keep buggin and keep the vibe alive!! You guy's and gals are the best.

See you soon.

Scott
DJ Juice

WOW!!! I can't believe how many people have posted. A few years ago, I checked these websites for anything related to The Funhouse and there was really not much on the Web. I thought it was just something that I perceived as something that was just amazing in my life. I've been totally affected by my time at the Funhouse(1979-1982) so much so that until this day I primarily listen to and seek out any music related to what Jellybean played until the wee hours in the morning. I live in Naples, Florida now and would love to hear from anyone who was from The North Bronx who hung out upstairs.
Dennis D., Rob S,. Tracy, Dawny, Brian, Lynn C,. Angelo & Albert(twins), Richie Dirt, Freddie Dirt, Freddie, what's up?
Write back or post it here....
Anthony P. (73'Charger red with white top)
Remember.....JELLYBEAN ROCKS DA HOUSE!!!
J-E-L-L-Y-B-E-A-N

The best day of my life was going to the FUNHOUSE with friends racing to get there before 11pm so we can get in free . Friends we met there and Friends we Still are no matter what race we were all friends still to today.goingto the FUNHOUSE every friday night and saturday night was the best two days out of the week got to dance our hearts out and be with friends. music all night. changing clothes to fit the mood. upstairs down stairs in the game room in the middle or the back. on the big dance floor. even in the bathroom, in the exit walking out the door dancing all time we had so much fun there could never be a place like the FUNHOUSE memorious for the rest of our lives. even though we all grew up got married or divoce had some kids many of us are still around showing up to events parties . the music on the radio is no where the same then being at the FUNHOUSE . listen to jellybean playing that special song. first love first dance first memerious will never be forgotten
franky,hector, mario, peter, phillip, frank c, anthony b, anthony,torres, lisa ellen ronald,christian angie, maria, never forget the good times and the love for friends always in our hearts has the years go by. FUNHOUSE PEOPLE RULE THE PARTY LIFE ALL THE TIME. party people miss all that see you at the next party. still got my shirt red with my clown. love always punk rock Angie

Hey you original funhouse bugga's, it's me Darlene! Have a couple of pictures. friend me on facebook. Darlene LaMonica Farano

The Funhouse, kids today have no idea!! The place was home, great music, I started my record collection because of the Funhouse. My favorite no doubt was Beat the Clock, and Lady America, but close second, Stone Fox Chase, Dicso Circus and The Break. Hey if anyone knows how I can buy a Funhouse shirt, I saw Joe Monk in Bensonhusrt wearing one, but colud not stop to talk. Let me know, I know there out there!!

Hey, everybody there is a documentary being made right now...about The FunHouse.. please check out the trailer tease..on youtube "Jersey Days,Fun House Nights" trailer...I Hope you all enjoy it..thankyou, Nicholas FunHouse Bboy

Me and my girlfriends from Ave U would go every Saturday nights, worked for Joe Monk on the hotdog truck outside confiscating the weapons..I miss the great music and great people, had alot of fun. Tracy, Rita, AnnMarie, Valerie and all of us would get a ride and go directly to manhattan Beach! If anyone knows of any reunions let me. Answer to mikeyboy....the funhouse clown mural on Avenue U and East 23rd is no longer there, has been repainted over....that was a beautiful pic of the clown for sure...My brothers and his friends Jerome Tucker, Harry Chiu, my bro Danny, Franky, Nicky, cuz Mikey, and all would also go to the Funhouse, they hung out on that corner. Coming out of the funhouse Sunday morning s*&^%d! Did not want to ever leave that place..greatest dance club EVER!!!!

What's up people it's me Darla! Pete the freak sister! I can't believe this site exist. Dean Green Bean, Zambola Man!!!! lol! Mark Bugger, Howie Wowie, Where is Do It!!!!! I saw his pictures no comments though. sounds like everyone one is pretty much doing pretty good. Got in contact with a couple of old brooklyn friends recently on facebook. Lost a couple of us.. May they rip. Ann bugger, haven't heard from her for a while stayed in contact up until about 1990 I guess. So whats up!!!! drop me a line.. buggers.

Hey,
Does anybody remember Vito Bitetto from Marine park?
Freedy Howard from Marine Park?

The Fun House 30 YR Reunion will be at
Bistro on Friday, April 17,2009.
2561 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10306
718-987-1700
Doors open at 8:30 PM.

It’s $20 per person. Special appearance by KwikStep frtom The Fresh Kids Crew



For more information join us at www.funhousebuggas.com or email funhousebuggas@yahoo.com

I remember seeing Planet Patrol there unbeleiveable memories

I used to go to the funhouse back in 1982.I lived in sheepshead bay at the time i did not know any of the buggers but i still had a good time i loved the loud music and especially jellybeans mixes i wish there was a way i could get them today

hi ! i went to cathedral high school 76-80. some of my friends and i used to go to the funhouse. it started when i won passes from wktu (paco or rosko)...i also won a boom box strap too...lol.

anyway, i think i remember grace jones and a tiger walking down the runway.....am i correct if it was at the funhouse? (ugh...i went to "54" once in awhile and i can't remember where i saw that.

loved the funhouse dj's!!!!!!!

thanks for the site.

I just found this by accident... I was telling my step-daughter & her husband about the Funhouse... I can't believe it... I lived there for 3 years... Me & my crew from Brooklyn would some how manage to get there rain or shine, cme hell or high water every friday & Saturday... We had the "hook-up" with Ronnie and would get in for free. We got to hang with Jellybean & the other DJs & Madonna when she was there (most Saturdays) It was Me (Robert) Ronnie (Richie-Rich) Mike (Fat Mike) and a few others. I really missed that place when it closed. I always hoped thet it would re-open, but as they say, se-la-ve...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lxRIrYltSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDFFuYEDLQY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SgvJY9xxcA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSrB3nvVxy4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIQyJ0daNl4

shout out- to scott and sandi on the new addition,TO THE FAMILY,must say guys your kid is beautiful,God Bless and be well.Merry Christmas to all...(house buggas).Frankie (cheech) CIAO....

I saw some pictures of a reunion in 06 i think anyway saw a couple of familiar faces theresa(tweety) my old boss Joey Leto (smile),still taping Joe?I am built a house in Vermont.MT snow-Theresa hows Looney doin, Joe and jason? and mom? CIAO

TYVM. It's Jake, not Jacob, and Sandi not Sandy.

CONGRATULATIONS goes out to (DJ_Juice) Scott & Sandy on there new baby buggar Jacob!!!!!!

Hey another hint, I also worked the bar at their other club Mon vi Jys In Howard Beach. Hello to all who remember me. Does any one have pictures of the night we did the Jerry Lewis Telethon at the Fun House in the 80's. I tended bar there that night. If you have those pictures, please post. Hello to all I worked with for years, with all the sickness that went on. .......Thanks Ester the Bartender

Hey all you Fun House people. Does anyone out there remember me Work the bar for 5 years in the 80's. Only Brunette female bar tender. Hey gang" bust an move" Wish I could make it to the next party. You all have a blast. See if you remember me. Worked right by the stage. Probably got some of you out of trouble, too. Regards Ester the Bartender

omg!!! amazing to look back...OZ owned Da House...lol
think i was 14 first time i went...81, 82 not sure but saw secret weapon, rundmc, alot of others just dont remember much...hehe oz boys= i was such wannabie. spent alot of saturday nights dancing on stage "looking up at the mirrors" till this day if i dance i look up, and no one knows why but me...funny when you tell ppl you hung with madonna they dont believe.dosent matter cause i know the truth...
JC from OZ...Mr g crew . John, Dave, kevin...little dave d...gawd we loved it

Sorry, FUNHOUSE from 83-85, wow 25 years.

I just found this site, and I'm glad I did. Funhouse (84-85) 24 years, what great memories. I was 16 then. Every Saturday getting ready to get there before 11pm for free adm.and getting out when the sun was out. The music!!!!!! Lee, Looney, Chris,(Brooklyn) and Billy from Jersey. Reply this email, I wanna know how you guys are doing. Please post more pictures. I wish I can attend to one of the future parties.

Cindy

Just in time for the holidays!!

The Fun House Holiday Classics Party will be at Illusions in Staten Island on Friday 12/12/08 Starting at 9PM.



Illusions
3995 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 948-1015

For more information or directions go to www.funhousebuggas.com

Would Someone PLEASE give a message to Jerry (Owner) / and Al, Vinny's brother in law and the brothers that bought Mon Vi Je in Howard Beach ,I can't think of there names . Anyway tell them I took a picture of all of them with The Beautiful Vicki La Motta at the Bar and would love to get them a copy. Sorry Monk you were not there that night .Do you remember I always played Mose Code of LOve /Capris
THANK YOU
Gary D'Amico

I lived in Brooklyn and my friend Ray was good friends with Johnny Mo who worked at the club. I was real young at the time but I had a way of gettin in there. Johnny and Ronnie would slip me in through the door behind the front desk, lol. I was then inroduced to Joe Monk. I later ended up working with Joe at Plaza Suite and doing some construction work for him... If you remember me Joe, whats up!! Joe, tell your nephew Peter I said hello. But i have some good memories of the Fun House. Crazy stuff up on the balcony, sex in the fun house cars, lol. I even got to hang in the famous DJ booth a few times. By the time I started going to the Fun House it was a legacy already for yrs. I used to see the big Fun House clown on some record store wall on Ave U for yrs before I even got to go there. Then every time I went I could not believe I was even there... It was great to be a part of it. And its still great to say I was there!

It’s Official!! The Fun House is BACK in NYC on BLVD on 10/10

The Party is Friday, October 10, 2008 starting at 9PM.

Forget your blues and put on your dancing shoes!! It's time to boogie!!!




BLVD
199 Bowery St ( at Spring St & Bowery)
New York, NY 10002
www.blvdnyc.com

It’s $20 per person in advance or at the door. It’s gonna be crazy so you might want to get your tickets in advance and have your name put at the door for faster admission. .

Please reply to this so we can kind of get a head count so we can properly prepare to accomodate all of you.

I have tickets ready and available. Call or email to find out where you can get your tickets 917-418-4272, or funhousebuggas@yahoo.com

Also, The Video from the 28YR Reunion is now on You Tube, click here

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMR8JkRp1OA]
]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMR8JkRp1OA[/url]

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnL255fXtB0]
]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnL255fXtB0[/url]

It's in 2 parts.

See you all soon!!

Hey everyone. You have to remember me. The only dark haired bartender at the FH for over 6 years. Right across from the stage, same station all those years. For those of you that are still in one piece. Hello. Bensonhurst is still in the house. Ester

Hey everyone, Any word on any upcoming events or reunions? I missed the last two. Would really like to catch the next one. Keep the comments coming, love to read the stories.

Ester,

Contact me when you have a chance. scott@funhousebuggas.com or funhousebuggas@yahoo.com You can also join many of us here is you like, www.funhousebuggas.com

Peace,
Scott

To whom it my concern. I was a bar tender at the Fun House for 5 years. I was the only bar maid with black hair. I have a Fun House wallet. It's red with the clown face on it. Even though I worked there, It was always a party to me, Kept all of you in line , but it was a good thing. Joe, Monk, is an old and dear friend of mine. Grew up together. I have wonderful memories of that place, if any one knows where Johnny MO, is , tell him I'm looking for him.To all of you. Hello again. Do any of you remember me? I was always there. God knows how many drinks I served you, and how many times I looked out for you, and kept you in line.Do you remember ME?

Oh my gosh the pics were great. Looked like you guys were jammin. I read the comments though and it doesn't look like many were happy with the venue...hey no worries, there is going to be a next one right!? Hope to have one here in FL also. Any former FH addicts here in FL? Email me @ nfs.kg@hotmail.com so we could chat. By the way, I don't know if everyone on here knows this but you can see some very cool funhouse memories on Youtube.com. Type in Funhouse and there is an excellent video with WKTU showing off Adam kick boxing. THen type in "Confusion" or New Order and you will see awesome coverage. Lastly, type in Planet Patrol and look for the song Didn't know I loved you" and you will see more awesome video coverage. Keep this going guys, maybe we could get together all the old funhouse addicts like me under one roof one day and get thousands just like the old days...I believe this can happen and it would be awesome.

SOO how was it buggers? How was the party last night peoples..I gotta know! Email me nfs.kg@hotmail.com or universal_sounds1@hotmail.com

I am looking to do a Funhouse mix also,yes I am a DJ and have almost all of the songs...just missing a few on cd..anyone can help?

Oh my gosh, what memories and WHaT INcredible songs you guys brought back to me! Gosh I loved wearing my red and white striped shorts with keds and cut off shirts to the funhouse where we could dance til 8am and hear the song "Mexican" as the doors would be opening...Morning sad mornin..lol. I have a few songs that I didn't see here...remember Stone Fox Chase? That has to be up there because I think Funhouse is the only club that ever played that song...and of course how bout Tony Cooks On the floor - I betcha you can't say ooh ooh aah I betcha ya can't say aah aaah. That was classic...well I am in FL now and WISH so badly that I could be there for your reuinion...just to dance til 8 am and watch all the kick dancers reuinite would be worth it alone. They were the hottest men in any club I ever seen, with six packs and cut off shorts, chinese slippers and head bands..lol well we could do without the headbands haha. Funhouse rocks! Keep this going guys!

Fri is just around the corner Hope to see all my Peeps Peace

Hey Jose,
The next reunion is coming up soon.
June 20th.
Check here for more details.
http://funhousebuggas.com/2008/06/02/official-original-fun-house-29yr-reunion/

i remember the hightlight to my weekend was walking in through those doors at the 'house'. my friends and i still talk about those nights,our kids just laugh now ! i still have a matchbook from the closing night. i would love to know when your next reunion is.

WHERE DO I START READING ALL THESE POSTS BRING BACK MEMORIES. MY BOYS RUSSO JIMMY POOCH MIKEY MIKE EDDIE ED FROM BENSONHURST. BABY HUEY R.I.P. WE HUNG OUT CENTER STAGE ON THE BLOCKS THE BEST SPOT FOR THE SHOWS SATURDAY NIGHT.SAW ALOT OF GREAT SHOWS JAMES BROWN DIVINE GEORGE KRANZ WALKING THROUGH THE CROWD WIRELESS HEADSET DOING LITTLE SOUND BITES BAAH OR DIN DA DA WE DIDNT KNOW WHAT WE WERE LISTENING TO TILL WE ASKED THE BEAN. JEFFERY OSBOURNE PLANE 4 12INCH RECORDS AT ONCE ECHOED PHASED AND CUT BACK AND FOURTH FOR 25 OR 30 MINUTES THIS WAS HEAVEN LETS NOT FORGET WHEN HAPPY SONG CAME ON AND RUSSO ROB JOHNSON ROB OZ AND OTHERS JUMPED UP ON THE MIDDLE AND DID THEIR DANCE ANGELO OLIVERI OUTSIDE WITH THE STOP WATCH HIS DAUGHTER SELLING HOT DOGS IN THE WAGON.JOHNNY MOE THAT CRAZY b****** ROY THE BOY GRECO.AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE 100S OF LADIES BIG HAIR THGHT PAINTED ON JEANS AND KEDS. WILL SHARE MORE STORIES SOON KID SOZ

Posted by: KID SOZ TZKSW

Hey Kid -

i wasn't sure when you mention Baby Huey - If it was who I knew, but once you said Russo center stage - It must be the same person.
WOW he passed?? When? I'm a year or 2 older, I'm one of those Big Hair Girls from the Newsstand. I hung with Roy, Sal, Nicky B, Jackie the Quack WAS MY BEST Friend, It killed me when he passed,

So What happened with Huey? and when?

I saw Russo about 8 months ago and couldn't get him to dance for NOTHING! I think he works for Verizon -

Ciao
Lena

Hello wavedancers....

I grew up in Paterson, New Jersey I was 16 or 17 years old my married brother took me to this place called FUNHOUSE man man man....Crazy Crazy but fun fun place. After I learned all the right moves and songs, one night I was dancing with Madonna and she came to me and said waaoohh you are a great dancer. Right now I wish I could get close to her and ask her if she still remember the FUNHOUSE...OK bye for now from this FUNHOUSE freak of Rhode Island. chaooooo

TONITE !!! COME HEAR DJ JOEY GHOST SPIN 70S/80S uNdErGrOuNd classics like..Just Begun, Soul Makossa, Bellhead, Give it up or turn it loose, ACTION 78 & more .....

@
"DUVET" 45 WEST 21ST BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH AVE

The incredibly elegant Duvet, located in the old Centro-Fly space, proclaims to be "THE HOTTEST VENUE" in New York. Duvet has 23 beds and 7 private bedrooms in addition to normal banquette seating and areas to dance! Duvet is one of the most beautiful lounges in the city. It is the haven in Chelsea to see and be seen. Duvet boasts an impressive clientèle and some of the greatest DJs in the city. The interior has a bar designed to look like a giant block of ice, which is lit up to add a little pizazz to this A-list chamber of serenity.

All Ladies on the Guest List will receive Complimentary Admission until 11 pm on JOEY GHOST's guest list.
All Guys on the Guest List will receive Complimentary Admission until 11pm and pay Reduced admission ($20-$25) afterwards.

Doors open at 10:00 pm
Guest list closes at 11:30 am

Please dress your best and please try to come early.

For VIP table reservations, please call JOEY GHOST @ 845-596-8407

Get on JOEY GHOST's guest list

jOeYgHoSt sPiNnInG fUnHoUsE...wEd aPrIl 9th @sTaR lOuNgE iN cHeLsEa...

as a warmup to our 29th Reunion...come check out JoeyGhost spinning fUnHoUsE muzik, THIS Wednesday April 9th, @STAR lounge 222 W23rd ST (under the legendary Chelsea Hotel) between 7th & 8th ave. its an audition so please come support the fUnHoUsE movement- promptly at 10 pm

much thankx...

The Original
”Official”
FUN HOUSE

29 YEAR REUNION
Friday June 20, 2008
at
Passage Palace
87-08 18th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(Corner of 18th ave. & Benson Ave.)
Doors Open at 9:00PM – till

Admission- $25 in Advance
Get a free original fun house member card
$30 at the door- No card
Drink Specials / Food Available

Advance ticket purchases e-mail funhousebuggas@yahoo.com
or Call Scott at 917-418-4272

DJ’s
DJ Dynasty, Mike Lozito, Joey Ghost


Presented by DJ Juice & Funhousebuggas.com
Joe and Vinny- Fun House Owners

Anyone remember seeing New Edition in '83? Goin to see Boyz II Men in July - great memories!

Thanks for posting the pic of the house shirt i submitted, Did anyone go to HEATWAVE in Sheepshead Bay ? LATER ALL...

What a place! It was a FUNHOUSE. The best deejays, the best sound and lights. A very mixed crowd always, leaning towards a gay club, but I picked up a few females there. On my scale it gets a 10.

Hey Mike do we know each other I'm trying to remeber you here is my email add jerseygeo59@hotmail.com we get together next party coming up soon

The following photo submitted by George Cerulli: Description: George, Danny, Gina and Jose backstage. Thanksgiving of 1982.

Hey! George, Danny, Gina and Jose you forgot to add my name to the picture WOW WHAT A TRIP!!im on the the left holding my drink up i was on my pc looking for some good old school music from the house and seen that picture holy crap...

WHERE DO I START READING ALL THESE POSTS BRING BACK MEMORIES. MY BOYS RUSSO JIMMY POOCH MIKEY MIKE EDDIE ED FROM BENSONHURST. BABY HUEY R.I.P. WE HUNG OUT CENTER STAGE ON THE BLOCKS THE BEST SPOT FOR THE SHOWS SATURDAY NIGHT.SAW ALOT OF GREAT SHOWS JAMES BROWN DIVINE GEORGE KRANZ WALKING THROUGH THE CROWD WIRELESS HEADSET DOING LITTLE SOUND BITES BAAH OR DIN DA DA WE DIDNT KNOW WHAT WE WERE LISTENING TO TILL WE ASKED THE BEAN. JEFFERY OSBOURNE PLANE 4 12INCH RECORDS AT ONCE ECHOED PHASED AND CUT BACK AND FOURTH FOR 25 OR 30 MINUTES THIS WAS HEAVEN LETS NOT FORGET WHEN HAPPY SONG CAME ON AND RUSSO ROB JOHNSON ROB OZ AND OTHERS JUMPED UP ON THE MIDDLE AND DID THEIR DANCE ANGELO OLIVERI OUTSIDE WITH THE STOP WATCH HIS DAUGHTER SELLING HOT DOGS IN THE WAGON.JOHNNY MOE THAT CRAZY b****** ROY THE BOY GRECO.AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE 100S OF LADIES BIG HAIR THGHT PAINTED ON JEANS AND KEDS. WILL SHARE MORE STORIES SOON KID SOZ

My name is Mike. I was from the Sheepsheag Bay projects. I knew many of the buggers. We would do our thing to get polluted then have fun all night. I was a little younger than them so I sort of just watched for awhile. I looked up to the buggers. Darlene was so pretty and confident back then. Tough too. I was friends with Kenny who died in prison last November. He had the funhouse clown tattooed on his arm. We were bad kids at the time. The things we did for money still amaze me. Amazed the judge too who allowed me to go in the Marines instead of Jail LOL. I left in Oct of 81 and would come home on leave and see the Funhouse through the changes it went through. So many friends were dusted now. Kenny went and did 3 1/2 years in prison for the same crap we did together. Younger kids were break dancing instead of bugging. Since we had urine tests in the Marines, I had to stay straight so it was pretty boring ;)Actually, I gave it all up for those four years and even for four years after. Not a drop of alcohol even. If I could have, I would have stayed away from trouble. Even in the service, I saw guys getting locked up for that crap. I miss those Funhouse days though. For some reason (who's house did I get it from), I had a real 35mm camera and took a few pictures. I regret not taking more. I should have taken pics in the summer of 81 when we would all go back and sit on the benches after breaking night at the Funhouse. Bobby Perez brought the buggers back to chill in the projects. Adalis Leon who became a singer/actress/MTV VG was part of our circle. Not a bugger but a girl from the area who liked to hang out in the projects. Her sister was hotter I must say ;) Howie and Mark, Joey do-it. I remember Joey wanted to be a cop and we thought that was nuts. They said he had a fast heart rate and was disqualified or something. I wonder why LOL. I hope he is the one who I am talking about. Ronnie once came over to the apt on Ave U. His car got the window smashed if I remember. A Cadillac. I have one pic of Mark Bugger outside a store on Ave X. If it is the same Mark. He has a red Cocaine shirt on that looks like a Coca Cola shirt. He is blowing smoke out I think. A very clear pic that looks like it was taken yesterday. I will have to look in the album. I saw Bobby MOO Moo over the years. I gave him his pics from that day and he looked down and was stunned. Him in his youth. The pics came out from under plastic for the first time since 81. Ann sent me a pic in the Marines that I still have. I think it is her, Jill and Darlene in the back of the Funhouse. Ann was a pisser. Thought she was Marilyn Monroe for a while there. She would lock onto a guy and call him Joe (as in Dimmaggio). She was so pretty with those dark haired features. I used to ride around with Jill. She had a taxi that her dad owned if I remember right. She was so sweet. People felt bad for her but we didn't. She was just one of us. Someone said she passed away. I hope not. That hit me the same way when someone told me a few Marine buddies were killed when I was in Beirut in 83. Anyway, peace and love to all of the people I crossed paths with. Especially the buggers. If our kids only knew!

its funny how everbody seemed too young to be ALLLOWED IN THE FH.myself included i remember the first time going there,i think it was halloween 81,i was in 8th grade!my older sisters had to take after bugging them for months.i put on a cheap "sheik"costume(a plain white shheet with a head band around to conceal how young i was)going through the maze of mirrors and hearing the awesome sound system i knew this place was special.i was a little shy at first but litle by litle i started to dance.i was more into jellybeans mixing though and i couldnt wait to go to school (jhs 217) in queens and brag about going to the funhouse.thanks to my sisters for putting up with me...disco circus is definetely their anthem.

Dino? As in James & Dino?

Yes I remember smurfing to Planet Rock in unison - lol.

FH was real live, though I don't think everyone truly realized just how influential it would come to be. With all the press on Paradise & Loft, I don't think enough people knew about FH.

I knew these peoples!!!!!!

<img src=http://www.discomusic.com/images/photos/clubs/Funhouse-Reunion-4-6-06-019.jpg>

"How come so many of the posts have incorrect spelling and poor grammar? "

Mario , you are so right on this subject. I say it's one or the other...
drugs burnt the brain or the fact you'll never find a book store in an italian neighborhood.
hahahaha and I can say that.
kat

Hello All. I enjoyed reading your comments. This is great. I was only 16 at the time and had to sneak out of the house because my Dad didn't want me to go to the Funhouse. It was all good times. I was there for a few of the raids and I was so nerdy at the time, I found them exciting! LOL. LEE BOTZ, what's up? It's Debbie from Ozone Park. we used to hang with Mike (Gary Ganu's brother who got shot) on Lefferts Blvd. I remember your other friend Debbie from Staten Island. we also hung out with Wendy from Howard Beach. It was fun!

How come so many of the posts have incorrect spelling and poor grammar? The Funhouse was filled with petty criminals from the ethnic neighborhoods of NYC. I should know, I was one of them. But at least I learned how to spell in the last 30 years.

Party Dec 15 at peggy o"neill's hope to see all soon

I really wish I knew how to F*cking quote some of these posts!

But Marie(Tuna)
is that Mary Ann Cocco in that picture- And I thought I knew 2 other girls....


Shiney

Hi- Kathi
You went to 202 & Lane? I know a Cathy from up by Gold Rd. Is that you?
What about Jeanne and those girls? I went to St. Stan's on 90th Street then Lane.

I hung out in 88th park, 64 park and All in the family newsstand. I went to TFH with Roy the Boy, Nicky B, Tanya,Stacy, Little Russo, that crew.

But I had family up by Piktin That's how I know the Canora's - I knew Anthony the best! If you want e-mail me-
shinebrite39@optonline.net?

We got to know each other

shiney -"Is that the Pitkin Ave. Crew? Peter, Jimmy & Anthony were brother.. One of them Married Joanne"

yes the canora bros. I used to hang out with them when we were MUCH younger. Love them.
who are you?
kathi

THE FUN HOUSE WAS MY LIFE ... I REMEMBER WHAT WE CALLED FUN HOUSE DANCIN ,KICK DANCIN,,, HALF MY NEIGHBORHOOD WENT THERE FROM OZONE PARK QUEENS.. OZ ROCKS THE HOUSE! I USED TO WEAR SWEATS A FUN HOUSE SHIRT AND CHINESE SLIPPERS OR DECKS LOL . DANCING IN A CIRCLE TO SONGS LIKE NATIVE LOVE AND MAKOSA. WOW THOSE WERE THE DAYS,, we were are own culture you had to be there to understand .

Posted by: sal / salie g | Nov 14, 07 | 3:14 pm

Sal? as in Gorilla

THE FUN HOUSE WAS MY LIFE ... I REMEMBER WHAT WE CALLED FUN HOUSE DANCIN ,KICK DANCIN,,, HALF MY NEIGHBORHOOD WENT THERE FROM OZONE PARK QUEENS.. OZ ROCKS THE HOUSE! I USED TO WEAR SWEATS A FUN HOUSE SHIRT AND CHINESE SLIPPERS OR DECKS LOL . DANCING IN A CIRCLE TO SONGS LIKE NATIVE LOVE AND MAKOSA. WOW THOSE WERE THE DAYS,, we were are own culture you had to be there to understand .

Interesting I see he wil be doing one here in South Beach too.
I will definetly check him out.
Last time I seen him in Miami he was hanging around before his set and got to shoot the breeze a bit.
Hopefully I can get to talk to him again.:)

Dynasty....... heres that jbean party i was talkin about....(check out "set times" ....it does say 12-6 jbean AND marlon (thats 6 hours)

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The vibe begins @ 10pm ... until
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Does anyone remember Bobby Anderson from Ozone Park?

Posted by: ozchick | Apr 07, 06 | 4:40 am
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Yeah I knew him - I'm still good friends with Keith

Does anyone remember Bobby Anderson from Ozone Park?

Posted by: ozchick | Apr 07, 06 | 4:40 am
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Yeah I knew him - I'm still good friends with keith

So I was at the FH - Dam it's hard to remember- 1980- through 82... I worked 2 days a week made 66 bucks Of cause no one I knew finished school we all dropped out of F.K Lane But those 2 days I worked was for the FH. When I was there Angelo was at the door. Of cause Ronnie - wearing his feather boa. Jelly Bean was there. I'd get there 10:50 and drop a double barrel And dance my a** off till 7 and start heading back to OZ. I stood with all the guys from the All in the Family Newstand and we danced on the center stage... Gosh Now I'm 43 and my son is a year older than me when I first went to TFH...

I have to vote for

Love Insurance
I'm a Man
But for the Grace of God

Photo montage below submitted by Kathi
Description: 1981 - Funhouse Freaks from OZP/HB. Every Saturday we were there! Back Stagers and Big Dance Floor. In these pictures are... Kathy H, Brigitte, Toni-Ann, Jo-Marie, Peter C and Jimbo.
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Is that the Pitkin Ave. Crew? Peter, Jimmy & Anthony were brother.. One of them Married Joanne

Hey Joey Ghost, Do you remember "Dancing Is My Fantasty" by Freelife?

Posted by: Dave The Rave | May 26, 06 | 8:52 am
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Guess who Dave??? I can't believe I Google funhouse and there you are with in the first few post's

Sure hope you check back...

I would pick Soul Makossa

if u cud only hear one..

soul makossa


or



galaxy

Yeah gHoSt,
Thats what Im talking about buddy

dynasty,

let me know if it works...

canUmoveINSTR MoDeRn RoMaNcE
http://www.mediafire.com/?c1g7b3yxzay

The FunHouse was great. I think that Infinity was the best, then funhouse then Starship. Great times, great music.

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hanging in fl.showing off the shirt in 1982 cant remember the girls name we are both from staten island , i used to go to the fun house with my cousins joey,mike and benny the wad and many more every week it was great ,my nick name was top hat back then,i miss the FH days wish it was back,thanks for the great times. ps still have the shirt!

Is it in...!...inch by inch..got me running.....Can't slow down Baby can't slow downnnnnn..>>>>>>>> OMG...! I was on Da floor all night long with the "bean" spinning..!and we would leave at 9 a.m. drive out to Jones beach,,,,,pass out on the beach the Boys from whitestone...and get up go home take showers and be back for the second round every weekend,,,! Yo Bobby "blaze".. joe, jimmy, philly Mkie, gino,bobby,hynnie...Mike..(rip) fuji..(rip) Joe, pete "the freak" our area code was "697" then ..wow...I wanna go back..!

thank you bernie for the brithday shout

Thank-You!

John Miles, Peter Brown, Tantra, Fever

DJ Juice
Help me out if you have a minute. Artists for SLOW DOWN, CRANK IT UP, HILLS OF KATMANDU & STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE. I am living in Florida the last 18 years. I hope to be in Queens for a month mid October thru mid Nov. So if I am I might just get my a** there. -----------Joe

Sept 15 our bugger reunion went off very well DJ Mike showed is magic once again their was about 40 of us jamin (Till 3AM) hope everyone who attened had a great time everybody get down Peace to all my buggas

Joe,

More than you think are around. You can find many here, www.funhousebuggas.com too.

Also, come join us for the Fun House Halloween Bash on October 26, 2007. I'm pretty sure you may find some of your old friends.

Thanks again & God Bless.

Hey people......I just want to say thank-you to everybody who made Saturday night's at the Funhouse happen. Unforgetable times. And to Jimmy "bowling shoes" Ragona & his 697's, thanks for keep'in me danc'in. I hope you are well & healthy wherever you are. I'm just glad we made it out alive. Hi Ronnie !!!!

I can't believe the pictures on this page. It brings back some real wild years there for me. 1980-1982 There is actually a picture of Pete the Freak! God I had some unbelieve fun at that place. I also noticed a picture of Ronnie. Those Saturdays(and alot of Fridays) were just .......I can't even put it into words. There will never be another place like that again. It was just a huge party with great music. Anybody know of Jimmy Ragona??? I'm just glad to see some people are still alive from there !!!!

Hey Kim, I remember the night Madonna performed with the wireless mic and it was cutting in-and-out on her. That was about the time those mics were relatively new. Anyway, she stopped the show so they could change the system to the wired mics, and she was on stage baby-talking to Jellybean that she still loved him and "you wouldn't do this to me, would you?"
This was right after they had broken up, I was laughing because I think it was the first time she was embarresed. I'm not to fond of Madonna. I'll tell you that story another time.
Until then...
Benny

Halloween Tickets are available!!!

I have tickets for the Halloween Bash on Friday, October 26, 2007. Let me know how you want to get tickets. Email me at funhouse_halloween@yahoo.com

Sweatshirts available….

There will be sweatshirts available soon. I’m taking orders. They will be Black with the White Clown in the front and Fun House in the back. They are $20 a piece. Let me know if you are interested. funhousebuggas@yahoo.com

Benny D - I will never forget that night-
Shannon (let the music play) was there. Me & my crew were supposed to be her back up dancers that night. At the very last minute she decided against it. She complained that with us dancing No one would be looking at her. So after all our hard work, new costumes and everyone expecting to see us perform, we were out.
Well I went off on her and I was asked to cool off outside. THE Best part was... When I came back in, Shannon was rehearsing her song and she threw the mic down on the floor, It was Madonna's mic (Madonna was rehearsing too) Madonna was pissed and went off on Shannon. I was so happy!!! We went on to bigger & better things anyway. I'll tell you The Fun House had the most amazing entertainers perform there! That place was the best. It was my home away from home. I still have Herbie Hancocks Albulm that he handed me when I was hanging out in the VIP room near the DJ booth.

big party going on sept 15 hope to see you all there

I couldnt wait till the weekend came around to go dancing such goodtimes!nothing like those days ever again although i still go dancing but the fun that we all had back then doesnt compare like today never again!

Kim,

You can find alot of people here,
www.funhousebuggas.com

We are having a Halloween Party that will be on Friday, October 26th, 2007.

THE JUICE CREW - Jelly Bean Named Us -
Hey DEE - Remember - Kim - Eva - Gen - Idalas - Tony - Gary - Jose ( the donutz)
We did own & rock the back stage.

Our names are alive in Jelly Beans- mix -
of the song " Get Wet" Kim is wet , Eva's wet- Do you remember?.
Remember we were All on the cover of the Village Voice?
I know you wrote a long time ago but I hope you check in. If so
Or anyone else that used to Breask on the back stage. I was the girl with the short hair that used to Pop & spin guys on my head. They called me - Spinner for a while cause I could spin on the floor like an - Ice skater spins on the Ice.
Remember - Washington Square Park? We'd hang out & dance all day !! After dancing all night @ the Fun House.

Holler back.

Kim

The funhouse was my first disco i ever went to and that place was awesome...loads of good memories there from 78 to 81. i became a champ playing pacman there lol....and me and my friend use to go and eat up all the pretzels in the bowl...my spot was in front of the dj's booth the clowns face..i use to love halloween at the funhouse....and use to love to see them cute guys dancin, hehehhe i think they were brothers they wore the same shorts and kick up high in the air...and i was there the night the funhouse got raided, that was dumb coz we was having fun...i have teenage kids and i wish the funhouse was open so they can experience it...but the clubs in these days aint nottin like the ones back in da daze....when i use to go the the fun house i surely did have loads of fun!

Hey Everyone,

After hours of tireless and endless search, THE PARTY IS ON!!!!

It is being held on Friday June 22, 2007

at Passage Palace, located at 87-08 18th Ave in Brooklyn, NY on the corner of 18th Ave & Benson Ave.

Hours will be from 8pm to 4am.

The admission is $25 per person. You can pay however you like, in advance or by the door. There is plenty of parking available, however if you choose you can have the car Valet parked. Origianl passes issued will be honored.

We will have room for all of you, no problem, we have the entire place to ourselves. It has a Main room, outside area and an Upstairs.

For people flying in from out of town, check to see if you can get an earlier flight, that is possible on non refundable tickets.

Hey Everyone,

Unfortunately I have a little bit of bad news. The June 23rd party is going to have to be temporarily postponed and moved to a later date. The reason for this is this party has simply grown way to big to hold in the venue we origianlly booked.

In the best interest everyone and the party, we will have to find another location, and possibly another date.

The last thing I want to happen is to have the party raided and shutdown or have someone get hurt because too many people were in the club. It would be unsafe and unfair to everyone, especially those making plans to fly or drive long distances in from another state.

Also, we will be filming a movie about the Fun House live on that night!! So if you were originally unable to attend you will get a second chance.

I am already working on alternatives for this, and hoping I can still do the 23rd, but right now I have no guarantees as of yet. I am hoping to have a few answers in the next couple of days.

I will be in touch with everyone and keep you posted.

For those of you who already have their passes, they will be honored for the future date. New passes will be issued.

I truly apologize to all of you from the bottom of my heart for any inconvenience this may have caused.


Thank you,
Scott Kaplan
aka
DJ Juice

June23 is gonna be a blast hope to see all my old bubby from the past i miss those day

Scott Kaplan, were you in Intermetro Record Pool? Dewayne Dixon was the pool director. Your name sounds familiar. let me know.
Here are a couple of more Funhouse Favorites:
"3,000,000 Synths" (Flip side of "Glad to know you" Chas Jankel),
"I need love" (instrumental): Capricorn.
Keep the memories coming.
Until then... Benny

Benny,

I do remember when Shannon played, and wehn James Brown was there. 2 of many nights remembered.

You might find some lost friends and acquaintances here, www.funhousebuggas.com

I found this page by accident, but it feels like I'm in a time capsule. All the songs, names, stories, great times!!! Anyone remember when James Brown appeared? It was a Sunday night. The 'House was rockin that night.
Then there was A Saturday night when Shannon ("Let the music play"), played at the club I deejaying at and had to get to the 'house cause she was do on stage by 1:00 am. She put me on the guest list and when I got to front door, Ronnie did'nt believe me. He checked the list, and there it was; "Benny D + 3". I was on cloud 9 that night. Anyone remember that peformance? The crowd was absolutely crazy for her that night, she was in tears. Those are some quick hits from me. Those times can never be duplicated, but nothing can ever change our memories. Nice talking to all of you, enjoy the rest of the stories!
Until then... Benny

Official 28yr Fun House Reunion

The date of the Official 28yr Fun House Reunion to be held is on Saturday night June 23, 2007. The place, Pre-Post at 547 W.27th St. in NYC. We start at 10:00pm and are going to go till close. If you would like to see pictures of the place, visit www.prepostnyc.com

Music by: Dj Juice
Live performance by: Strafe - “Set it Off”
Admission: $25.00

For an Invitation...
If you haven’t already, you can send an email to funhouse_28year_reunion@yahoo.com with the first and last name of all that will be attending for an invitation.

Note: You can also pay at the door.

For more info:
http://www.funhousebuggas.com
http://www.myspace.com/the_funhouse_nyc
http://www.myspace.com/dj_scottie_juice

Well the May 12th party is still a possibility, should have details by end of this week. Keep checking here or email me directly for info at markapollo@aol.com Buggers forever!!

MAY12 party has been canceled detail's to fellow stay tune

may12 is coming soon for all those who forgot all money must be in by may 1st drop off to Ray's lounge 96st 3ave Bay Ridge bklyn have to have head count to supply the bar all money should be address to Eddie the owner open bar from 11pm till 4am? it's gonna be a Blast will be spinning your faviote funhouse tune's be their i will George

They all gone, email about more

T-shirts available now. $10 pick up, or $10 plus shipping and handling. M,L,XL, and XXL by order.

funhousebuggas@yahoo.com

DUE TO SCHEDULING ISSUES THE AUGUST 25, 2007 REUNION HAS BEEN CANCELED. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON THE NEW DATE

SAVE THE DATE !!! AUGUST 25, 2007 SATURDAY @ 9:00 PM. MARIE TUNA FISH IS HOSTING A FUNHOUSE REUNION IN BROOKLYN.
$40.00 PER PERSON. FOOD AND UNLIMITED TOP SHELF DRINKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. IT WILL BE A SLAMMIN & JAMMIN PARTY. PARTY ENDS AT 4:00 AM. PLEASE CONTACT MARIE (TUNA)FOR DETAILS. LEOPARDGRRL@AOL.COM PEACE TO ALL

TINA PUNKROCK

MARK M - ITS ME TINA PUNKROCK - WHO ARE YOU ? YOU CAN GET ME AT TEENA112@AOL.COM EMAIL ME

LUV PUNK ROCK

who's looking for the punk rock

use to know a girl from bensonhurst named tina punk rock, tina c. she use to hang at the funhouse. anyone know her or how i can get in touch with her?

Sorry you missed the last one jonesy or anyone else, join us on June 23rd. Stay in touch for more details at www.funhousebuggas.com or email funhousebuggas at yahoo.com

to all the next reunion will be held in nyc on 6/23/07 more detail's to follow so watch either site for more info dj juice is running the show be there i will peace george

I missed the Funhouse reunion party , im sure it was good

I can remember taking the PATH train on Saturday night from NJ. Walking up the block on W 23rd st you could hear the thumping of the base coming from "New York's #1 proven sound system" (That's what the flyers say.) I have several of them in great shape I might add some 20 years later. I even have one from the night James Brown appeared. I was a DJ (weren't most people) and have many of the 12" classics in storage just screaming to be placed back on the turntable once again. Please keep me in the loop when a reunion in 07' is organized. I would like to go back to a time that was much simpler than today.

patty chick pea what's up heard you talk to clara it's me george

What's up with the other site? Anyone know???

The Music's got me!!

what up George
Joey Cam

your right it's getting closer...

Rock and Boogie Down...

were getting closer to the party there is some room left better call now march 2 07 is rite around the corner can't wait to see all

Darlene,

Have a Happy Birthday, and many more!! Do your thang!

Hey Darlene - It's me!!! You know every damn time I hear that Pat Benatar song - Heartbreaker I see you with your skippys on dancing all over the main floor! So you 3/3 is your day? Mine is 3/30 (The day the FH opened!)That night was my 16th and I was hanging out w/Zoli too!!!
catch me on aol...terradakat@aol.com
say hi to mary
xoxo
kat

Hey George, I got the date March 2nd ( I belong to (Funhousebuggas). I kinda hung everywhere . 1979-1982. Original Funhouser here.
kathi

reunion party March-2-07 in Bklyn music food an open bar 40per head all funhouse music will be'd played for more info must email clara conte at DubbleTrouble24@yahoo.com if you want to come the more the merrier P S be there I will

reunion party march-2-07 in bklyn more info email dubbletrouble24@yahoo.com P.S the more people the better be there I will

Hey hbkati~

Is this who I think it is???
I think they are looking at March 2nd for the next reunion.
I know georgenj...he keeps me informed of things regarding Funhouse.
Talk to you soon.

Darl_BK

Hey George~

I got your other emails... I am looking forward to the reunion but I might not be able to attend... like I said it is my birthday on 3/3 and I might be going away. we'll see...
Take it easy...

Darlene~

I'LL POST THE DATE SOON KATHI DO I KNOW YOU WERE DID YOU HANG IN THE CLUB

Georgenj -
You got a date and place for this reunion?
kathi

let's get ready to parttttty reuion is coming y'all

Well its hard to say for sure it could be.
I credited its listing to the site I found it at
http://www.vjsproductionsinc.com/mixtape/index.asp?typ=2
There its listed as JB live @ the FH.
But I like yourself wonder too.
Being taken out of the context of a whole night leaves alot unheard. And to add it really could be anyone @ the Funhouse or anyone anywhere for that matter. There are so many hands that it might of passed before posted. Think of the telephone game.

What up Dynasty great Jellybean mp3, but do you really think thats JB mixing???

Great songs

Joey Cam

GOD DAMN!!! Do i miss everyone!
86th st STILL ROCKS DA HOUSE!!!
Da FUNHOUSE & last I looked, no the Clown is not on 23rd & Ave u. Puerto Rican Joe painted & repainted it a hunderd times & it's gone forever!
Joe was the best!

Anyone remember

Matty Maf
Joe Bird
Guy Fontana
Cheech
Paulie Rich
DEBBIE friggin MO...she was awesome!
Bring back the 80's....
Vegas Diner at anytime for
CHEESBURGER DELUXE, FRENCH FRIES WITH CHEESE & A CUP OF BROWN GRAVY ON THE SIDE FOR DIPPIN!!!

email me if you want: amonti68@hotmail.com

Betty Boop,
After talking to some of my buddies Paulie breakdancer And Marcus from Bay Parkway.
They say you are Gilda is that right?

DJ Dynasty...sorry if I didn't mention it, but you should also check out www.funhousebuggas.com I think you too would remember some faces. It's a great site and lots of people from this site are there as well.

Betty Boop,

Happy New Year to you as well.I will definitely be visiting that site.

Maria

Ahhh, Thanks for the kind words Betty, I am glad to be part of keeping this music alive. An easier link to remember is www.djdynastymusic.com If that gives you a problem use the link Betty has posted above.

I would like to say that this site www.musicv2.com/artist/djdynasty is the absolute best to download great Fun House mixes. I had to download about 10 different mixes already! Thank you DJDynasty, your mixes are unbelievable and brings me back as if it was a saturday night in the Fun House all over again! I recommend all buggas go to his site listen to his music and I can bet you will be brought back in time.

Marialisa,
Happy New Year! Haven't seen any posts from you for a while. You should stop by the www.funhousebuggas.com site. There are lots of people there I'm sure you will remember and we have been posting lots of old pics that will really bring back some memories. Hope to see you posting there soon.

Joe Rox,

Great pictures, the one of the three girls is me on the left and Diane on the right I do not recall the girl in the middle.

Maria

Joe De Marzio,

Contact me, juice1x_2000@yahoo.com

Wow, I can't believe I found this posting. I use to work at the FunHouse when I was 15 yrs old passing out flyers and cleaning up when we closed down at 9:00 am! I remember Madonna put my head under her skirt and told me to stop being a pervert during the middle of her act while I was sitting on the outside of the stage. I was 15 years old, 120 lbs soaking wet and man was I embarassed!

They were great times! I wish I knew about the reunion I would have flown in from L.A. just to be with the old gang.

Joe from NYC

Hope all of you have a Safe, Healthy , and Happy New Year!!

More random photos taken at the Fun House Night Club:

These photos are just of random people in the FUN-HOUSE, but the one with the funhouse bugger on the back of his sweat shirt is me Joe Rox.

Hi Mark~

I remember you. How ya doin'? It's been a long time since Funhose... Boy oh boy!

So you have a picture of me huh??? I am looking forward to the next FH reunion. I'll be there, if I am invited...

Will keep in touch...

Darlene~

james brown died christmas eve i remember the night he played the funhouse is a night i'll always remember had a big effect on the way we listen to music his music will live for ever an he will never be for gotten 1933-2006 rip james

Darlene its Mark Bugger by the way!!

Darlene!!! OMG I have a pic of you sitting on the backstage!! Please contact me ASAP:markapollo@aol.com

a true bugger it not about jellybean it's about the people you met the fun you had an the music ya heard went to funhouse penlty of time's when randy was mix master an know one knew the differnce the fun house was all about us ya digit

OZ ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!
AIN"T NO SCENE WITHOUT JELLYBVEAN!!!

I've been trying to contact "Ronnie" from the front door at the house, if anyone knows how to contact him please give him my e-mail address profits09@aol.com FUNHOUSE ROCKS FOREVER..NEVER FORGET!

Hi Tina,
Temper - No Favors

I meant "don't do me NO favors" baby.............
Thanks for the Inner Life info again.

Does anybody know who sang:
"Don't do me know favors baby"You should do me, like I do you but never do me no favors don't do it oh baby no no...................

darlene where are yooooooouuuu

Inner Life also did i'm caught up in one night love affair

inner life jocelyn brown ain't no mountain high enough your welcome

Inner Life (Jocelyn Brown) did
Aint no Mountain High Enough. Here is a link to more info
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/455_0_2_0_C/

One more time, who did Ain't no Mountain?

The summer of 1982, and I remember Raw Silk's "Do it to the Music" and seeing Gino Soccio's singers doing "It's Allright". It was fun, I used to hang with a group of latinos doing the hustle. In particular, I remember this little girl named Bluette.

miss ya too George...

georg nj~

Will definately email you George. I did not send this message at 3:49am. It was about 1:00pm. What's up with that?
Talk to you soon.

Darlene~

darlene this is my e mail add so we can keep in touch jerseygeo59@hotmail.com it;s great to here from you miss ya

george nj~
Yes it is me... The Darlene that dated your friend Jeff Lopez.
How the heck are ya? Long time huh?
What a small world. I found out about this site on this Thanksgiving. A friend's niece from Funhouse printed out the picture of me, Gina and some other girl in front of Funhouse and told me about the reunions and this website. I cannot believe I never thought Funhouse had a website. I saw the pictures of you, Danny, and Anthony (aka "Rat"). Wow! What a blast from the past. I am sorry I do not have the time now to chat some more but, we definately have to get together to play catch up on things and people.

I DEFINATELY WANT TO ATTEND THE NEXT FUNHOUSE REUNION!!!

Take ie easy!!!

Darlene~

is this the darlene that dated my pal jeff lopez

Hello people!!!

Is someone looking for me?

I cannot belive that Funhouse has a website.

Look forward to hearing from you guys...

Darlene~

my dad got me into Funhouse music. My favorite song is ALL OF THEM ,ESPECIALLY : IT'S YOUR ROCK & CONFUSION. I hope some day to go to a Funhouse reunion.

from joe jr.

jiggggggggy jiggggggggggy get on down zambella

My mentors were Tony Smith and Randy Murray on a personal basis. I learned from the masters themselves and worked with Randy.

Like what I have, come hear me play.
www.funhousebuggas.com

Scott,

Great song by Cybotron. 83-84 had some really good underground '' Electronic ''freestyle.Another good one was '' Who you stealin from '' GURU.

What about Clear by Cybotron?

Jellybean has posted on his site a Funhouse Reunion Party for March 2007....Could this be the big one? Hope so. If I find out any other info, I'll post it!
Ciao

If anyone is interested where Jellybean will be spinning in the future go to myspace.com/jellybean benitez he posts it on his site. Also, just want to let you all know that me and Lorraine have started to upload our old Funhouse pics, hopefully we'll be able to post them here sometime next week. Sorry it's taking a while as we are married with children and are quite busy. When the pics are finally up we hope everyone will enjoy remembering some of the old Funhouse regulars!

Would be great if someone could comb through all these postings and compile a complete list of every song. Any volunteers :-)??? I am working on a mixed CD with the most popular songs. Everytime I play the rough cut, it brings me back to the old days.

MARK, IS THAT A GREAT SONG OR WHAT? DID YOU HEAR ON 102.7 THAT JELLYBEAN IS DJing AT THE SUPPER CLUB THIS THURSDAY THEY EVEN MENTION THAT HE WILL BE PAYING FUNHOUSE CLASSICS. BAD THING THAT ITS TICKETS ONLY IF YPU WIN THEM FROM 102.7

JOEY CAM

CAMONE, I have 2 copies of the album. Kleeer and its called "Da Kleeer Ting"

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE SONG BY KLEER "THE KLEER THING" ?

JELLYBEAN ERA.

JOEY CAM

Home of the Fun House Bugga

WWW.FUNHOUSEBUGGAS.COM

Wow there was nothing like going in and leaving with the music still inside you. Having the milk and cookies for the second wind was awesome.

Wow, Funhouse was my home on the weekend I would go with my sister and we'd dance all nite. Not only that we had several outfit changes as the nite went along and don't forget the milk and cookies in the wee hours of the morning. We would leave at 6 when they closed and have breakfast up the block at the diner. WOW those were the days.

The Funhouse rocks.......forever!

The Funhouse page has reopened!

Joeyghost,
Love, Don't turn your back by Frontline Orchestra what about a
Mother's day classic by the Intruders
I'll always love my momma.
Marialisa

remember these ???
(the not so popular, but not forgotten)

fall into a trance - jimmy ross
tell me im not dreaming - was not was
dont turn your back on me - frontline orchestra
busting out - nona hendryx
ease your mind - touchdown

BERNIE - I sent in a bunch of pictures yesterday morning. They're not up yet.

There's a pic of Darlene in the 1st set of pics I sent in.

Morning Dancer,

I also had some good friends who were lost to dust one would smoke with anyone anywhere she really didnt care as long as she was high. She was kinda funny though she would change songs like Just Begun to Dust Begun. But she did ruin many nights for me with her addiction. Things really got bad for her last she was in jail, a real shame.

Marialisa

Since this is a ‘disco’ site, I wanted to point out a delicious re-mix of an old Leo Sayer tune. (Don’t make fun of him just because he’s a white guy with an afro.)

Before:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USYsr7QMYdQ

After:
http://www.free2airrecordings.com/meckvid/?quality=med

Dave the Rave, I remember that. It makes me remember the dark side of the FH, though. I lost 2 friends 'in the dust' - not physically, but mentally. Very sad to see the damage it did to them.

Hey Joey Ghost, Some of us Buggers myself included,changed the words to that song. Does anyone remember singing "Dust is a must we must have Dust" What a Flashback!!!!!!!

Hey JoeyGhost,
Daytona is about a 3 1/2 hour ride to me. Not too bad but damm Fl is such a long state. I have just about everything we need and would look forward to get a few FH mixes together here. Of course bringing some of your own tunes would be welcomed. We could trade and stuff as well.
JOEY I
Thanks for the kind words and I am glad to be part of keeping the Funhouse music alive. I keep lurking the forum and get alot of ideas and inspiration.

Hey JOEY GHOST,hows it going in FLA.If you have Not checked out DJ DYNASTY'S Mixes yet do so,they are Fierce,especially the F.House Mixes.Hope to see you in FLA in 2007

JOEY I

Like this.

dynasty.....im just north of daytona beach on the coast.....maybe we can can get together and make a FuNhOuSe MiXx for the whole 26th street CrEw !!!

MARK APOLLO ......Yes Im SpaStIcUs AuTiStIcUs...but u remember TRUST IS A MUST, YOU GOT TO HAVE TRUST!

A.M. ,,,,,,feelin MOODY yea yea.....

Flashback!! Spasticus Autisticus by Ian Dury & The Blockheads!!

george nj: Great. Then, it must be Darlene. One mystery solved. I haven't seen her since those DAZE.

Shout out to DARLENE! E-mail me!

Do you have a pic of Jeff you can send to me or are you still in contact w/him?

Hey JoeyGhost I am in Florida as well where are you at would be cool to hook up maybe. I am in Ft.Lauderdale now.

morning dancer saw your pic i do remember the face's darlene use to go with my friend jeff lopez we all hung middle an back stage do you still talk to darlene

"A.M" DANCER...yes that spot was huge...baby jay was b4 me and john "gungie" rivera was after me....but i must tell u spinning at the FuNhOuSE GRAND RE OPENING (WHICH FLOPPED) in 87/88 was the greatest thrill of my life...spinning out of the clowns mouth was a dream come true and id luv nothing more to fly back north for a real FH reunion in a sizable club....
my taste includes the militant type hardcore drum loop and synth cathing melodies that gave the FuNhOuSE its personality...........stone fox chase....sing sing sing...jeanette lady days "come let me love u"..(inst)...give it up or turn it loose....just begun...spasticus autisticus....DISCO CIRCUS......key west....TIME....busting out.....still hot for you (inst / bobby o).....BELLHEAD....melting pot....point zero....bostich..BELLHEAD....BELLHEAD....BELLHEAD..what a track...........FuNhOuSe culture is unlike any other !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..please keep me in the loop for im in florida now...email me at [email]phuturemixx@hotmail.com

PeAcE to All

Everyone,

BELL, I got you, no doubt. I will be DJ'ing the events I host, along with Speedy.

As for the BIG 20Yr Reunion, I am hoping to be at least 1 of 2 Featured DJ's minimum. You know I've don't it before, and would cherish and relish the opportunity to do it again.

Here are some flashbacks,
Man with the 4 way Hips
Do what you wanna do
Time Warp
California Style
Martin Circus Medley
Bell Head

The following photos submitted by DJ_Juice "Scottie" Kaplan
Description: Randy Murray, Saturday Night Fun House DJ in final years and I , Kelly & I, Fun House Towel.

JoeyGhost - that dj space at Roseland is so huge! Great view. A friend of mine had that spot for awhile, too.

Grace is the bomb.
Lyrics interlude:
"you're just 16; I'm 2 times that.
Tell me what you're momma's gonna think about that... Feel up Feel up!" lol

I have a great remix of that. Dare I say, one of my... uh-oh... FAVES!

glad u enjoyed DJ Dynasty. would luv 2 hear something of yours.

Scott,
Will you be DJ at a reunion? I can't email you to that site but you have my email.

Maria

Joey Ghost,

I remember the mixes as if they were happening right now, and also For the Same man.

Morning Dancer,
I have both, the 12" to Kongas, and a 12" promo of Macho, I'm a man.

For the same man!

A.M. Dancer... a/k/a Morning Dancer....YES ..."FEEL UP"...BY GRACE JONES......who i had the pleasure of Djing with New years Eve 1988 at Roseland...she came out at 6am, on 4 ft stilts making her 10 ft tall , naked with just war paint and a giant sheet covering her stilts...............thanx for the website dj dynasty,funhouse mixes were great!.........u remember, "you're always hungry when i am," .....

Morning Dancer,

Thanks, you as well. Two of my favorites that I do not have on vinyl are Kongas Gimme some lovin and Macho's I'm a man. Although I was able to get them off limewire I'm a man was not the longest version if you know of anywhere let me know. I love that you have introduced name that tune!

Betty Boop,

Sharon said to say Hi! We were laughing about some of the good times we had back then.


Marilisa

For all the people who like Automan you should check out www.jamonproductions.com

Marialisa

JoeyGhost, do you mean Grace Jones' Feel Up?

lol...do i have a mixx?.....hmmm..lets see....

how many remember?.....
action...into feel up....into emotional disguise....into trans europe express.....into state farm....

Correction, I'm an AUTO man...

not I'm a LITTLE man...
thank you joe cam

I have a bad habit of making up my own words, sometimes. Keep me on my toes.

JoeyGhost -- I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but "Starchild" is another one of my faves.

Got a mix to throw on the table?

I do, and still do.

who remembers buggin out to Level 42's.........."Starchild" ?...........

made of wires, wires.

A U T O M A N

Funhouse Pin:


JOE CAM..

Betty Boop:
I could not remember her name, but Darlene sounds right! The middle girl had a sister -- and once again, the memory fails with the name. I think that's her sister in the pic I posted above (3rd from the left).

As for the girl on the right, her name is Cindy. You know her? There's no way you can't know me, if you know her -- at least by face. We use to be tight.

Marialisa: You know your music! Emotional Disguise was one of my faves.

Name this tune:

"They met one day in a summer storm
Her senses told her that it was wrong
She was a young lady of 23
He was a child of technology…

He wasn't programmed to understand -
Though technically he was a man
Love wasn't in his capacity...

I'm a little may-ey-hey-ey-an
I'm made of _________
There ain't no way to ever love you"

Try to guess before you hear it.

You can hear it at DJ Dynasty’s site for free:
http://www.musicv2.com/artist/djdynasty

Look for: “Funhouse Mix” Some electro funk of the early 80

(Emotional Disguise is in the mix, too.)

Enjoy!

Hey boop; you don't remember me? It's Rob from the bronx. You used to hang out with me and Ronnie Bam Bam and Sal"sex machine'? What's going on? This is the boop from bensonhurst,
G---a right...

Maria

That's what I thought, but someone told me I was wrong and suggested that it was Sly & The Family Stone. Thanks alot for clearing it up for me.

Betty Boop,

I saw your postings and I thought it was you great to hear from you! That song your asking about believe or not was the Jackson five hum along and dance.
maria

Marialisa aka Bell

How are you? It's been a long time. Those were the days! I don't keep in touch with anyone but my pal Lorraine still. I wonder what happened to Lori, maybe she'll pop up here on a posting one day.


Morning Dancer

In the pic with the bumper cars is that Darlene on the left? Also what are the names of the other two girls with her, I can't seem to remember.
These sites are great, I truly enjoy reminissing about some of the best days of my teenage years.


Scott

I don't remember running into you, how long ago was that? Anyway, I try to keep coming to these sites to stay posted on what's going on and if a reunion is ever going to take place. Can you let me know who put out the song...ummm....Ain't no words to this song...you just dance and hum along....so sister dance...
I used to bug big time to this but for the life of me can't remember who put it out. Thanks for your help.

It's great reading about all of you, I'm so glad everyone is doing well.
I hope one day we can all bug again together!


Betty Boop

Thay's exactly right BELL,
Going back to my Roots
My Love is Alive
It's Sunshine Partytime and everyone's feelin' fine.
I can turn it out, and everything is happening when I ROLLLL!

Scott,

No i dont see lori or betty boop anymore lost contact years ago. I do still see sharon we stayed friends through the years.
marialisa

morning dancer,

your right it is french gino soccio is french canadian i still have a turntable i had packed it away years ago took it out recently and listened to some good stuff like emotional disquise, back to my roots,and babe ruths mexican.. maybe someone out there knows what she is saying or are curious about like us

marialisa

Wow, talk about stumbling on to a page that stirs up memories!! One person above asked if anyone remembered Bobby Anderson from OZ park. That's me, but I was from the Bronx. We just hung out and ventured out to chill with people from OZ, Brooklyn, Jersey, etc. I hung out at the middle stage and was one of the first to start the kick dancing craze. We were all into martial arts at the time. In fact, one day I slept over my friend Johnny Spaceman's house and had no sneakers since we went out to a dress up club the night before. I had to borrow his chinese slippers so I could dance right, next thing I know the following week everyones wearing chinese slippers and kung fu pants.. Those were the days. My crew was Ronnie Bam Bam from Jersey, Frankie Scooter (BX), Johhny Space (Bx), Bobby Bones (Bx), (the whole Allerton Avenue, Pelham Pkwy, Arthur Avenue, Morris Park crew combined). I was good friends with people from all over like Sal sex machine (brooklyn), we made circles and battled with Lenny and Todd, etc from jersey. The OZ boys hung out; joey Gallo, Nicky L., Sal Bianchi from Canarsie. I miss those days like crazy. Me and Ronnie bam bam hung at the front desk with Ronnie B. alot. I danced in two videos from the Funhouse. I was in "Confusion" by New Order throwing spinning kicks and also did the Planet Patrol video filmed there " didnt know I loved you till I saw you rock and roll". That was one song that bombed :). Anyway, thanks for bringing back some good time. Peace...

This is a shout out to Michael and Shy-Shy, too.

Why be such a stranger at this stage?

Marcoh:
In Amsterdam? Great city! Great people. Been there.

Marielisa:
I use to wonder the same thing about the background buzz in Remember, too. Wasn't it in French? I haven't heard it in years. It's still on vinyl for me, and I don't have a turntable.

It use to give me that feeling like trying to grasp at a deep memory -- a feeling that prevails with muffled words that get cloudy over the years.

I'm sure it was a deliberate effect.

Pic of the week:
Remember the Bumper Cars?

http://www.geocities.com/funhousedaze/Gallery3.html

Yust a short visit at your club...........fantastic!

Disco is becoming a second live in the Netherlands now-adays..........yust fun every saturday-night!

Yust wait and see New York, and it will happen again, those glorious days

Best wishes from Holland

Joe Cam,

Sure I remember It's your Rock, I also still have it. I was listening to it yesterday mixed with Crash Crew, Rockin on yor Radiooo!

Hey Bell,

Ah I did remember. Are you still friendly with Lori Mc, or Betty Boop, or anyone else for that matter? I do remember Spamp. I also had dinner with all the old Balan owners a few months ago.

You can e-mail me and listen some mixes I did here, www.myinnovativeideas.ws/page2.html

SCOTT,

THAT IS ME, HAVE NOT HEARD BELL IN YEARS LOL. I HAVE BEEN LIVIN IN BROOKLYN SINCE 88. AS A MATTER OF FACT I WORKED IN JJ BALAN FOR LIKE A SECOND IN 94 MY FRIEND ILENE WAS WORKING THERE AT THE TIME AND JOHN SPAMP. I WAS NOT ABLE TO EMAIL YOU. JUST KEEP ME INFORMED. GLAD TO HEAR YOUR DOING WELL. THIS SITE IS GREAT I AM SO GLAD THAT THERE ARE OTHER FREAKS BESIDES ME WHO HAD SOME OF THERE BEST TIMES AT THE FUNHOUSE.

MARIA AKA BELL

SCOTT K. I USED TO HAVE THIS 12 INCH CALLED -ITS YOUR ROCK- DO YOU REMEMBER THAT IN THE FH & HOW GOOD IT SOUNDED.?..

JOE CAM.

DAVE THE RAVE,ROMEO & JULIETS WAS THE BEST ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. WHERE DO YOU COME FROM.?

JOEY CAM..

Maria,

Is that you Bell? Yonkers to Canarsie?

Baby Gerry I was listening to Jenny Burton "Rock Steady just yesterday, oh and the day before, lol

Hey Morning Dancer, I was lsitening to Remember in the car the other day on one of my old mixed cassettes. I think it was live from Cloud Nine, that was the nae of the club in NJ I was spinning at when I made it.

I still have lots of old mixed cassettes, that I am converting to mp3's.

morning dancer,

that is remember by gino soccio it is one of my favs i can remember begging randy to play it one night and he did.i always tried to figure out what they were saying in the backround. love it!
marialisa

Name that tune:

"People come and go
Life is strange, you know
When I thought it was over
Things started changin'...

Victim of change..."

Baby Gerry,

sorry, wrong page. the pic is here:

http://www.geocities.com/funhousedaze/Gallery.html

Baby Gerry?

No way. You know me, I know you -- I got pics of you (before FF) if that's really you!

check out this pic and tell me who you recognize, drop me a line from the e-mail link on the 'music videos' page, if that's you.

www.geocities.com/funhousedaze

How bout..Us (Full Force, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam)b4 the records..waiting patiently for Arthur Baker & John Robie to come through at about 2:am with whatever their NEW hot test record was..(on 2 inch tape)Now How OLD school am I????LOL Jenny Burton..
Chaka Khan's My Love is Alive remixes..etc..
Etched in my head..for Life...
the CLOWN LIVES!!!!

Dave the Rave! You use to go to Romeo & Juliet's, too?

They never played songs like 'Romeo & Juliet' and 'Come to Me' at the Funhouse. We had a different playlist there.

And yes, the boys' room was in the game room. You don't remember?

I can never forget the girls' room. It was an event walking in there. I have no idea what went on in the boys' room, but let's just say, the party never stopped.

Nicholas, you said, "The best dancers from N.Y.& N.J. hung out at the Funhouse."

No doubt.

Can't wait to see your pics.

I've got one big heart for everyone that ever danced there.

The following two photos submitted by Morning Dancer
Left Pic: What happens 'upstairs' stays upstairs.
Right Pic: If only the Fun House Jester on the wall could talk.

My name is Nicholas, this is great reading all these stories about the Funhouse. I danced I with my friends Romeo,Armando,Jose,Rio,& Dana plus our girlfriends at the time.We were by the middle stage were the dance floor started.Romeo to this day says the Funhouse was the BEST club of all time and I agree with him.We danced all different styles of dance loft-kickdancing-uprock-poplock-B-boying. The best dancers from N.Y.& N.J. hung out at the Funhouse and I learned from watching them.We also did 2 man helicopters and 3 man. I used to pick Romeo up and put him on my head and spin so fast that Romeo called it flying.I remember watching Lenny and Todd on the other side of the stage doing there thing and you can't forget the b-boys at back stage like Chino from Incredible Breakers and the Dynamic Rockers what battles I had the plesure of watching.This place had it all the best DJ JELLYBEAN, the music,the lightshow, the SHOWS "OH MY GOD THE SHOWS"!!!there are so many artist who performed there it will take me to long to list.the people themselves, the energy was crazy. And it was a Phenomenon in it's time. Thanks JOE for giving us the Funhouse.I will email again with some great stories and pictures. Thanks again for the memories. Nicholas aka Funhouse B-boy--BodyandSoulDancers.........

Maria you got me thinkin now, but let's see if it come's to me. Have you sent me an email so I can add you to the master list I have.

Joe Cam, was listening to that and Worlds Famous Supreme Team last week.

Morning Dancer,
Yes, I do remember the game room.Didnt you have to walk through the game room to get to the mens bathroom?
Does anyone remember a place in Brooklyn called Romeo and Juliets? Everyone that hung out at the FH use to go there on Wednesday nights.
Keep the pictures coming the "FLASHBACKS" are getting better and better!!!
Peace!

Rocking to the beat....

joe cam

the bubble bunch..........

Scott,
i didnt see that you had your shirt on the site,i remember going to your house and listening to records you loved to dj that was all you would talk about. I also have gunsmoke breakout and recently listened to it, in fact i have many great albums. let me know about the the next party. you probably would remember me by just maria

Scott man you got a good memory.

joey cam

I have that Purple album too, its worth something like 60 dollars.

Joey Cam,

The night Planet Patrol was there, Jellybean didn't end up spinning that night.

It was Junior Vasquez who did a guest spotlight night on that evening. I'm not sure why Jellybean didn't do it.

But I do remember that they gave away Colored Vinyl Albums, and I stored mine in the back of Junior's Records in the booth with his OK while I went back to dance. I retrieved it at the end of the night.

HEY EVERYONE,

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, SEND ME AN E-MAIL WITH YOUR FIRST NAME FOR AN E-VITE TO THE PARTY I'M ARRANGING. ALSO INCLUDE HOW MANY WILL ATTEND WITH YOU.

THE CURRENT LIST ALREADY HAS 15 PEOPLE THAT WILL ATTEND AND I ONLY ANNOUNCED IT LAST WEEK AND STILL HAVEN'T SET A DATE YET.

Hey BettyBoop,

Remember running into me on Bath Ave. and telling me to find you if there was ever a reunion?

Marialisa,
Not only remember Gunsmoke Breakout, still have it and played it as early as 3 weeks ago.

well another reunion party went off great thanks to tweedy had great time can't wait for next one after holiday everybody stay safe see you soon

Dave the Rave, here's another pic for you:

http://www.geocities.com/funhousedaze/Gallery.html

I'll be building this site slowly, so more pics will post eventually.

Remember the game room? I have a pic of one of the pinball machines, too -- somewhere... still digging for the buried treasure chests.

Scott, Ditto.

Dave the Rave, those flashbacks are crazy, aren't they?


Joey Cam, I want someone very familiar with the layout of the place to look at the full pic and tell me exactly where that Jester was. I am guessing that it was by the entrance.

It was snapped in August 1982.

Does anyone remember GUNSMOKE BREAKOUT?

scott kaplan

i remember you and speedy,paul,jimmy and jack and the rest of your crew.this will blow you away "it's a shame to complain but we gotta have a lot more lovin"!
marialisa

Morining Dancer,
I whish I was on a cruise ship hanging out, but unfortunately I work on them in Bayonne NJ.
My season ends Nov.18th, so I will be looking forward for the next FH reunion after that date. Please keep posting more FH pics, It is giving me "Flashbacks" LOL.
Peace!!!!

MORNING DANCER, WHERE WAS THAT JESTER LOCATED IN THE FH? WAS THIS WHEN IT REOPENED. WITH THE NEW MURALS?

JOEY CAM

Great photo's Morning Dancer.

Wayne "Speedy" Schneider has a book of Fun House matches for every person in attendance at our next reunion.

Hey Joe Monk,

You mentioned 4000 people and RunDMC. I remember that Randy taped the show without thier permission on a $2 Radio Shack cassette, then after playing it 3x a night, RunDMC approached him and asked he sell them the cassette. Since Randy & Run DMC were such good friends, he sold it back to them for $2000 and then they printed it on vinyl.

I sure hope to be there. It needs to be a big enough space with booming speakers that will wake Wisconsin up.

We need lots of people for that. We'll wait until you get off the cruise ship -- or just keeping having reunions until you dock. 8-)

Marialisa: get someone to scan it for you. Let me know if I can help.

The following photo of the Funhouse Ladies' Powder Room was submitted by Morning Dancer.
Photo description: If you don't know Cheryl, ladies, you've never been to the Funhouse.
I think Cheryl got more complimentary smokes and drinks than anyone in the House.

MoriningDancer,
Thankyou for bringing back some good memories!!! I am sure we all miss the FH.I also hung out at the middle stage,and had some wild times that I will never forget. I f you scroll up you will be able to read my blogs.
Lets all keep the memories of the FH alive!!! I hope to see at one of the reunions coming up
Peace!!!

Morning Dancer

I forgot i also have a funhouse keychain i do not have a scanner but i would love to get on the site.
Marialisa

Morning Dancer,

I checked out all those videos great stuff put them on my favs. I agree with your comment on belonging to a clique, everyone in the funhouse was good by me. I can remember years later seeing people in the underground , latin qaurter and any other club that came after and you would always recognize and be glad to see someone from the house. I have some matches also and towel and a pink cut off t shirt regretfully i had a black jacket someone borrowed it and that was it, just hope they took care of it.
Marialisa

Those are yours, too? What's funny is 2 out of the 3 flyers that I have are the same as yours. We both decided to keep those two.

I e-m'd that site to tell them how much I liked the front entrance pic - especially in contrast to what it looks like today.

Good ones, Joey.

My Jester should be up soon.

DID YOU ALSO CHECK OUT MY PICTURES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE & THE TWO FLYERS 1981 PLANET PATROL & 1983 RUN DMC , MADONNA, WARP-9 ETC..

I WILL TRY AND GET THE MATCHES SCANNED ASAP.
JOEY CAM

I told that site owner I would be looking for FH matches! I use to have a matchbook collection -- from all the different clubs I use to go to. It was actually a very nice collection.

Just don't ask me what I did with it.

LOL. I probably trashed them when I was in a housecleaning mode.

I'm glad you still have one! Those were by far the best matchbook covers in the club circuit.

I would love to have a scan of that. Is that possible?

I loved those drink tickets, too! So that's your contribution, huh? Great.

I have pics to arrange and edit for display. I can't show them all. '-).

Do you have other pics?

Just this morning, I submitted a pic of artwork from one of the walls to that site.

I have a very nice one of the backstage clown. Not many people noticed the artwork on the walls. I use to.

The owners were very creative with the design and concept of that place. That's what sticks with me.

Thanks for that site I am going to check it out in a min. Do you have any pictures of the club? Did you check out the slide show on the other site? Check out the flyers and the drink tickets I sent in. I just found an old silver book of FH matches.

joe Cam

Yes, we were close to the bar, too.

Who knows? Maybe we bumped into each other at the time...?? Could it be so impossible? It was crowded enough.

I never cared which clique anyone belonged to. Anytime I met someone from the Funhouse -- then and now -- and I use to get stopped ALL the time by strangers who recognized me from the House --

There was always a special bond.

We know what fun is. We can't explain why.

Jellybean Era. Jonathan Fearing played some great stuff too. My friends and I were from Canarsie, we stayed at the middle stage on the side where you get the drink tickets.

joe cam

Joey Cam, yes -- but mainly, my intro to the place came through friends from Ave. U.

I definitely wasn't there in '79.

Which do you think were the best years there?

Morning dancer know anybody from Canarsie? 79-84

joey cam

Oh... the upstairs! Stairway to paradise lost.

When I first started going, I was by the centerstage. Later on, I gravitated towards the dancefloor.

I needed space to SPINNNNNNNN like the records on the turntables.

Two of my faves:

Now That We Found Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA_Vqtwgu-M

Let Me Go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1ampxgjH6g


L-la-la-luv Let me GO!!!

Morning Dancer,

I said weeknight not weekend, it was like a Tuesday I remember being so exited an extra night at the House! I mostly hung out around the stage I always made sure I was able to sit on the stage for the shows. Loved to dance on the stage right after the show and till the morning. Unfortunately i had a friend who loved to hang out upstairs and then look for me when she got a little a lot rather, messed up. I would then have to get her a drink and sit her down somewhere but I always went back to dancin.

Marialisa

It's showtime at the Funhouse Virtual Reunion:

Enjoy.

Junior
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwTTGnDcwoA


Lime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okqLdrQinqA&mode=related&search=


Cerrone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4qzAqqdmSw

Yes, Hot Tracks! Groundbreaking. The first time music videos aired on a major network. 'Confusion' was there!

However, I do recall 'Confusion' being taped on a weekend. Maybe I have it mixed up, but it was definitely a packed night that clubbers were out partying. People didn't show up as extras while the club was closed for a video shoot.

That's what I admired most about the producer of that video. He captured a reality in action - more like a documentary. There's nothing fake about it, including the pizzeria and the subway scene. That was where she worked, she was my friend, and that's how we use to travel to the Funhouse.

Other videos were shot there, with the club closed, like this song's:


http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?UPC=ELN80912

I never liked that song, though. The video was weak, too.

They filmed a jazz dancer 'in my corner' of the dancefloor.

As you know, everyone had a place. Whenever I meet someone who went to the Funhouse, the first question is, "So, where did you hang out?"

Everybody had a spot like their own real estate. It was their House address. LOL>

I remember feeling violated that some other dancer was using my spot on the dancefloor for that video.

I can be very territorial.

HAHAHHHAHA

Where did you hang out, marialisa?

Morning Dancer,


I haven't downloaded it yet but I was there when they did the confusion video it was a week night if I recall, and it was sometime after the song was released. In fact I was there for most of the Hot trax recordings I can see Carlos Dejesus sitting in the clown like it was yesterday.I am going to check this out now.

Marialisa

Marialisa:

I got a treat for you:

check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LheSB3ggsHw

You'll have to copy and paste the link. If it doesn't work, go to youtube and search "New Order Confusion".

Remember this?

And by the way, I'm the one in the white dress on the subway.