Thanks for dropping by!  Enjoy some quality house music, for god's sake.

News and stuff:
10-4-2007 I'm very proud of my first solo remix to be released on Playloop Records out of Philly. If you like House music in the electro or progressive vibes, check it out!

Featuring "Izzy Fizzy" & "Izzy Fizzy (Robert LaFrance Remix)"

 

7-23-2007 Just added the ultimate TAG TEAM LIVE SET from Mr. Bang Lee, Ann K, and DJ Taysty from Maryland to the Guest DJ Mix section.  Recorded LIVE at Phoenix on Saturday, July 21st, 2007.
6-8-2007 We are open while the lounge is being slowly renovated.  I just posted a new live set that I recorded live last Saturday (6/2/07) using the Peavey Grabber and EFX-500 featuring Kered & Kiraly, Tiesto, Pink Floyd, Wink, Oxia, Booka Shade.
1-20-2007 PHOENIX SATURDAYS announces WINTER Lineup featuring Breakadawn, DJ Ann K, Kered & Kiraly vs CTHM and DJ Michael D and J Split.


 

9-25-06 PHOENIX SATURDAYS announces FALL Lineup featuring Jack McDevitt, Gin & Juice, Gera the Russian, Mr. Bang Lee, and Pauly-O.  WOW!

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6-26-06

For a preview of Friday's invasion, the CT House Mob presents an ALL NEW MIX CD featuring 30 minute mixes from Jon Silverio, Nate Sherwood, and Robert LaFrance.

DOWNLOAD IT NOW (right click - Save As)!  TRIBAL, BABY!

CT HOUSE MOB - this FRIDAY, June 30th, Room 960....

6-19-06 PREPARE FOR THE ARRIVE OF THE CT HOUSE MOB, June 30th, Room 960.



Download
Nate Sherwood's last live set from 960 on the Live Sets page.
4/19/06 NEW LIVE SET!  I just added my live mix from Phoenix last Saturday (4-15-06).  This set features tech-house, electro and tribal sounds from the likes of John Tejada, Mike Monday, Trentemoller, Robbie Rivera, Danny Tengalia (MADONNA even makes an appearance or two).

Check it out on the Live Sets page.

4/17/06 SPRING SESSIONS: Phoenix is announcing the next installment of local headliners ready to rock the Lounge!

April 29th:  DJ Steve Melnick
Steve Melnick has made people move all over the East Coast for five years, from annual guest spots in Miami to residencies in New Jersey, New York City, and New Haven. He is guaranteed to make your jaw drop and your body rock..

http://www.myspace.com/dj_steve_melnick 

 

May 27th:  Jamie Daze
JaMiE has played CT, NYC, L.A., Miami, WMC. She is part of dancebeatroute warehouse parties. Stlye = house-deep, acid funk, tribal tech, soul. Makin moves across the globe!

http://www.myspace.com/iamjamiedaze


See flyer here.

3/30/06 Returned from the glorious WMC!  WHAT A BLAST!

Check out my WMC blog on myspace at http://blog.myspace.com/lafrancer

Photos
online now at http://www.robertlafrance.com/photo/

3/21/06 Uploaded a new live mix of mine from 3/11 featuring some limit pushing tracks.  Check it out on the Live Sets page.

Also, stay tuned for the
April guest DJ schedule - it's gonna be HOT!

I'm off to
MIAMI on Friday for the WMC and will give you a detailed report in this space.  Joe Giucastro and I will be distributing our new 7 track demo of original house tracks under the name Rejexx.  Details at www.rejexx.com
2/20/06 Phoenix is taking the house scene in New Haven to a new level!  Starting this Saturday, Phoenix presents the best local headliners mixed with some national acts soon to be announced.

We kick off the series this Saturday, 2/25, as we welcome MIKE AND KEV aka GIN & JUICE.  Together since 2004 out of the belly of the legendary Municipal Cafe, Mike & Kev bring you the best of pure house music. have your dancing shoes ready...

March 4th, we welcome BREAKA DAWN for all house set.  Breaka Dawn has become a crowd favorite in the North East. Her eclectic style connects people together with energy packed performances. Her styles range from tribal to funky and soulful house that caters to the dancefloor.

See flyer here.

1/25/06 Phoenix would like to wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR by offering 2 new LIVE sets available here.  First up in DJ CLEVELAND LIVE on New Years Eve 2006 from Phoenix.  Next, is Nate Sherwood live this past Saturday.  Also, check out the new photos in the Photo Gallery!
12/28/2005
7 Year Sound Factory Resident.....DJ CLEVELAND Live 3 hour Underground House set. Lounge 215 is open til 5am.  Cleveland will be playing til at least 4am so if you go elsewhere and want to get down late night stop by Lounge 215 for extended hours. DJ Cleveland is one of the top house music DJ's in NYC and rocked the place his last time in town.
 
Lounge 215 Located Upstairs at Alchemy. Tables Available. Top Shelf Open Bar all night for 21+ for just $75per person (this includes cover). Parties of 4 or more get tables. Please mention you want your table in the lounge. . regular admission will be $20 pp or $35per couple or buy in advance by calling 203-777-9400 ext 14 or visit www.alchemynightclub.com and buy tickets on the site. after 2am it will be $25. THIS EVENT IS 18+

You can check out his last DJ set live at Lounge 215 on the Live Sets page.
12/6/2005 Get yourselves read for a "sonic onslaught of epic proportions!" Phoenix and Lounge 215 bring you the FUNKY TECHNO sounds of PAUL DAILEY from Boston, MA and XM Satellite radio this Saturday, Dec. 10th.  I just uploaded one of his recent Hardwired shows for download here or on the Live Sets page.
11/27/2005 NEW LIVE SET:  I had a great time last night playing to a real "up for it" crowd - jumping and screaming to the electro-house sound!  Just posted my short set from peak hour last night, 11-26-05, at about 12:30 - 1:30am.  Check it out on the Live Sets page.
11/9/2005 On December 10th, Phoenix Saturdays welcomes the techno sounds of Paul Dailey (XM Satellite Radio, RISE Boston).

From deep, minimal beats and lush Detroit rhythms, to funked up tech house and hard, driving drum tracks, Boston based DJ/ Producer, Paul Dailey brings his love for all things techno to Phoenix. 

Get a taste for the way Paul can work a crowd into a frenzy on the Live Sets page here.
11/8/2005 This Saturday, Connecticut legend DJ Knowledge will be appearing at Phoenix with opening sets from our own Nate Sherwood and guest Chazdee.
11/5/2005 Added DJ Cleveland's live set from Phoenix Saturday on 10-22-05 to the Live Sets page.  WHAT A GREAT NIGHT OF HOUSE MUSIC!!  Thanks to all that came out to experience this New York legend - HE WILL BE BACK. 

Also, uploaded the photos from the night to the Photo Gallery here.

10/21/2005 DJ Cleveland will appear TOMORROW, October 22nd, at Phoenix Saturdays. 

Check out the LATIN and TRIBAL vibe on a spanking NEW DJ CLEVELAND live set HERE.

10/13/2005 New Nate Sherwood mix live from Lounge 215 from 10/08/05 on the Phoenix Saturdays page! 
9/30/2005 Posted October line-up on the Phoenix Saturdays page! 

DON'T FORGET DJ CELEVELAND in the lounge on the 22nd with LISA PURE in the main room!!!!!  MADNESS!!

9/30/2005 ANOTHER ROCKING Nate Sherwood mix live from Lounge 215 from 9/24/05 on the Phoenix Saturdays page! 
9/21/2005 New Nate Sherwood mix live from Lounge 215 from 9/17/05 on the Phoenix Saturdays page! 
9/15/2005 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 

SOUNDFACTORY COMES TO PHOENIX SATURDAYS!

DJ Cleveland (6 year resident at SoundFactory with Jonathan Peters) will appear at Phoenix Saturdays on October 22nd.  You can get a taste of this legendary DJ by downloading a DJ CLEVELAND live set HERE.

8/29/2005 Check out the pictures from this past Phoenix Saturday (8-25) and the WILLY WONKA party with the real OOMPA LOOMPAs.  THANKS TO ALL THE HOUSE HEADS who came out!  It was a great night - I had a blast and Matt Feato played a fine opening set.
8/24/2005: Matt Feato (Rain Nightclub/MercuryNation) will bless us with his own unique blend of house music playing an opening set at Phoenix Saturdays this week - 8/27.  Come on out and enjoy!
8/11/2005:



Robert LaFrance invited to play Club Tru during the
International DJ Expo in Atlantic City on 8/15.  The party will feature a live set by Nadia of IIO (Rapture, At the End).  SEE FLYER:  front, back.
8/01/2005: Just uploaded my set from 7/30/05 containing some TRIBAL followed by pumping HOUSE MUSIC (remember house music?) on the Phoenix Saturdays page!
7/29/2005 Robert LaFrance confirmed to host Club DJing panel at the International DJ expo in Atlantic City on 8/15 entitled "Winning the Floor: Music Selection & Hot Transitions" Details here.
7/28/2005: New Nate Sherwood ELECTRO mix and PHOTOS live from Lounge 215 from 7/16/05 on the Phoenix Saturdays page!  Rock on!
6/30/2005: Added a GUESTBOOK for you to send me your comments.  Submit your comments to view the rest of the entries or click here.
6/27/2005: Robert LaFrance live set from 6-25 added at Phoenix Saturdays page!
6/27/2005: NEW!!!  Photos from Saturday 6-26 added to Photo Gallery page!
6/18/2005: New Nate Sherwood live set added at Phoenix Saturdays page!
6/11/2005: Check out the live sets on the the Phoenix Saturdays page!!!   Experience the vibe!
2/22/2005: The Goodfellas crew featuring Robert LaFrance, Ryan Hinkis and Nate Sherwood are taking over New Haven, CT via Lounge 215/Alchemy EVERY SATURDAY!
Details and flyers here.
6/23/2004:  New mix available for your listening pleasure:  

Category 3 (a mix):
MP3 download (128K)

MP3 download (64K)
Stream
Tracklist

3/19/2003: Old mix available for your listening pleasure:

Category 2 (a mix):
MP3 download (128K)

ROBERT LAFRANCE
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