Trocadero Transfer Reunion!!!

**markydefad** · January 25th, 2004, 04:49 PM

Found this over at the 5am site:

There's going to be a Sunday Tea Dance on April 18 from 6pm to 2am dj'd by Robbie Leslie, ya'll know him, right...
he'll be spinning the classics from the late '70s up to '84. i'll give him a complete list of what bobby played.
so bring yourself and mingle and have a blast.

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Hey Keefe,

Gonna put on your "dancing shoes"???? :D

**MixMasterMax** · January 27th, 2004, 10:53 AM

I recently purchased some Robbie Leslie material recorded back in the day (The Saint). Very nice mixing. This should be some party. Wish I was in SF :cry:

**keefelc** · January 28th, 2004, 08:45 PM

Did some Emailing and Mark's right - for all of you San Franciscans that were lucky enough to dance the morning away at Trocadero Transfer, there's a reunion party at the Glas Kat Supper Club. Where's that? Well, it's at 520 - 4th Street, the same place that Troc was located!!! The party starts at 6 pm for us "old timers" - sigh...

A couple of the guys that used to shop at Aloha Records are the promoters of the party, and Robbie Leslie is indeed the featured DJ. They're suppose to have a website with more info and some surprises coming up at remembertheparty.com.

After the initial disbelief, quite a few of my friends are excited about this event.

**markydefad** · January 28th, 2004, 09:35 PM

"People all over the world, start a Troc Train...Troc Train"

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

This could be a meeting place for Discomusic.com types, I would imagine. Anyone interested? As soon as more info is available--word will be spread.

**the whistler** · January 29th, 2004, 12:14 PM

A reunion with NO Bobby Viteritti ? :-?

**the whistler** · January 29th, 2004, 12:25 PM

Originally Written by markydefad

There's going to be a Sunday Tea Dance on April 18 from 6pm to 2am dj'd by Robbie Leslie,
he'll be spinning the classics from the late '70s up to '84. i'll give him a complete list of what bobby played.:D

Any chance you sharing that list with us folks that would love to be there but can't make it

Cheers from Down Under

**markydefad** · January 29th, 2004, 02:05 PM

Hey, I just copied that note that "Ron" wrote over at the 5am site. "Ron" is gonna tell Robbie what Bobby played. If I go, I'll tell y'all what was played. I, too, am quite surprised that an attempt was not made to get Bobby himself to play. But I've heard he doesn't have that record collection anymore....and is a tad, how shall I say this...undependable? The promoters told Keefe that they didn't know how to get in touch with him.

Hey, they're promising "surprises"---so maybe He's the surprise!!!

**the whistler** · January 29th, 2004, 05:14 PM

Originally Written by markydefad

I've heard he doesn't have that record collection anymore....

I'm sure he could use some of Robbbies records

and is a tad, how shall I say this...undependable?

[i]A reunion is a reunion,they don't come around often ,plus it also depends where he lives[/i]

The promoters told Keefe that they didn't know how to get in touch with him.

I have his phone number,I can pass it on or call him

Hey, they're promising "surprises"---so maybe He's the surprise!!!

Possibly

**markydefad** · January 29th, 2004, 07:58 PM

Hey Whistler,

I'm sure Keefe passed Bobby's contact info along to the promoters. Bobby lives in NYC the last I heard. I agree he should absolutely be at this party. :D

**the whistler** · January 30th, 2004, 01:56 AM

Hey Marky ,any chance of recording the reunion?
egDat

**MixMasterMax** · January 30th, 2004, 07:10 AM

As per a very reliable source, this reunion will be recorded and made available :roll: .

**the whistler** · January 30th, 2004, 11:51 AM

Originally Written by MixMasterMax

As per a very reliable source, this reunion will be recorded and made available :roll: .

Oh man!! I cants wait!! :D :D :D

**keefelc** · January 30th, 2004, 02:44 PM

Originally Written by markydefad

Hey Whistler,

I'm sure Keefe passed Bobby's contact info along to the promoters. Bobby lives in NYC the last I heard. I agree he should absolutely be at this party. :D

Things are being worked on and contacts are being made. This party has alot of potential!!! :D

**MixMasterMax** · February 2nd, 2004, 08:41 AM

Review Robbie Leslies play schedule post in this forum. For those of you who do not know, Robbie was one of the best back in the day. Read the interview Bernie did with Robbie.
http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/47_0_11_0_M77/

I sure hope something like this comes to the East coast. I don't know about Australia, I am a bit selfish... :lol:

**the whistler** · February 2nd, 2004, 11:05 AM

Hey Marky, I did a search on Bobby V in the disco forum archives and found this LOL

Originally Written by markydefad

I hope the opportunity to stage a Troc reunion comeback event playing the oldies could transpire. I know I would be there. (with my walker...and my poppers, of course) What a way to go. :lol:

And this

[quote="Bernie"]Just received a note from DJ Robbie Leslie who in the midst of traveling had this to say about Bobby Viteritti:
I'm here in NYC and played the Holiday Party at the Gay/Lesbian Center last night (Saturday). On more than one occasion, my mind went back to the wonderful Bobby Viteritti Interview and how much I owe to the man who helped form my music style and character in my "formative years". Working lights with Bobby those many years ago allowed me to follow my mentor from the beginning of his sets to the end without interruption. And how much Bobby was always willing to share in regard to technique and the varied aspects of "disco as entertainment" vs. just "playing records". Those are not only treasured memories from my youth, but invaluable instruction that has allowed me to keep at the top of my game these many years.
More than 25 years after my first association with B.V., I can still hear characteristics in my performance that go straight back to what I learned from 'the master'. A master not only of the mix, but of the entire environment of a dancers experience.
Thank you, Bobby.

DJ ROBBIE LESLIE quote

And this

Originally Written by Steve

All this talk about morning music got me a little sentimental about the good old days, so I dug up a brilliantly classic Trocadero cassette of Bobby winding down a Saturday night like only he could. Check out http://www.hyperactivemedia.com/5am/djs.htm, and note the crowd noises provided by a microphone that Bobby would regularly position over the dance floor.

In true Viteritti style, the party seems like it’s over--until the right chemistry between Bobby and the crowd starts it up all over again in a silky smooth R&B groove. Who knows how long this morning went on…my tape ends while Barry White is crooning away... (BTW, the audio noise in the middle of the file is on the master tape; I tried to fool with audio levels at the point where a fold in the tape is and it only made it worse—sorry).

On nights like these, Billy Langenheim (Bobby's brilliant light man for many years) would allow a sliver of purple dawn light to stream in on the dark dance floor from one of the overhead skylights, courtesy of a lighting assistant who crawled up on the roof and pulled back one of the blackout canvases for just a few minutes. Then, the Viteritti/Langenheim magic machine would take the 300 or so of us left in the club to a place that we could only find on the Trocadero dance floor.

A second new audio file at the same page captures another flavor of Trocadero morning magic.

For those of you that remember what 5am on the Trocadero dance floor was like, enjoy. For those that missed it, this is as close as you’ll probably get—and I hope you get it.
-Steve

**keefelc** · February 20th, 2004, 06:41 PM

The website with a teaser ad for the Troc Reunion party is now working! So, come on over to the City By The Bay, where, for at least another day, there's alot to celebrate! Thank you Judge Quidachay! (What am I talking about? Well, check out the news sites about today's recent development about one of San Francisco's top stories.)

**markydefad** · February 21st, 2004, 02:10 PM

Uh, Keefe....so what's the website's name? Hmmmmm???? :D

**markydefad** · February 21st, 2004, 02:15 PM

OK, I found out it's .....www.remembertheparty.com.

God bless the child with google. :D

**keefelc** · February 23rd, 2004, 03:31 PM

Actually Mark, the website's address was in an earlier message. Guess I should have repeated it, sorry!

I was just told that a certain legendary DJ will be attending the party (I shouldn't reveal the name at this time, but you former "Trockettes" will be pleased!).

**keefelc** · March 24th, 2004, 09:06 PM

For those of you thinking about coming over to San Francisco to attend the Remember The Party/ Troc Reunion on April 18th, here's some more info to help you decide! The tickets are surprisingly reasonable. $11.00 if you purchase in advance (includes the $1.00 service charge) and $15.00 at the door.

Also, the website doesn't have the info about hotel accommodations yet, but their event line does (415-339-7807). The Monticello Inn (www.monticelloinn.com), which is on Ellis near Powell (near Union Square and our legit. theatre district), is offering a $99.00 rate. However, you have to call the hotel, Matt Lewis at (415) 433-3775, and ask for the Remember The Party rate. If they fill up and want to put you at the Villa Florence Hotel, that's also okay because it's even closer to Union Square. Both hotels are small boutique hotels renovated by the Kimpton Group (they are famous for doing that in SF).

By the way, does anybody recognize the male singer from the early 80s singing in the background of the event line??? We have discussed him on this site in the past!

**Discovery** · April 20th, 2004, 06:48 AM

The party was excellent.

When is the next one?

**markydefad** · April 20th, 2004, 12:27 PM

My fave comment....

"It's like going to your high school reunion...only FUN!!!!"

spoken by some queen passing by.

**Discovery** · April 21st, 2004, 05:42 AM

It was pure ecstasy...

This can't be a one-time thing.

Where in San Francisco can we get our disco fix?

**keefelc** · April 21st, 2004, 02:20 PM

Discovery,
Be sure to visit the Guestbook at www.remembertheparty.com and let the guys at White Light Productions know you want more! That's all I can say right now.

**keefelc** · April 22nd, 2004, 05:44 PM

Okay folks, if you're at all interested in a sequel to the Remember The Party/ Troc Reunion, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a comment on their Guestbook at www.remembertheparty.com or perhaps by sending a positive Email to Robbie Leslie via his website!