Stereo nightclub
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| Stereo nightclub | |
| Type | primarily features house music |
|---|---|
| Owner | DJ David Morales |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
| Website | Stereo nightclub |
Stereo nightclub is an afterhours club in Montreal, Canada which primarily features house music. It opened its doors in 1998 and was voted #5 of the top 10 nightclubs in the world by Muzik magazine (October 1999). It was the only North American club on the list. In 2008, Stereo was voted #18 nightclub in the world in DJMag's Top 100 Clubs of 2008 [1]. Most of the world's leading DJs have played at Stereo, but the club itself boasts an impressive roster of residents as well. The doors regularly open at 2 AM and usually close around 10 AM but can sometimes be open as late as 3 PM the next day. The afterhours section of the club is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Cover can range from $20 to $100 at the door, depending on the night and the DJs that are scheduled to play. The club is located on 858 Ste-Catherine East street.
It is co-owned by house music DJ David Morales. Major international DJs such as Danny Tenaglia, Satoshi Tomiie, Sander Kleinenberg, John Digweed, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, Mark Farina, Victor Calderone, Carl Cox, Desyn Masiello, Benni Benassi, DJ Vibe and Erick Morillo have all played at the nightclub.
[edit] History
The nightclub was originally established in 1998 to become the pulse of club music in Canada. The complex, which operates mostly as an afterhour establishment, also includes a separate bar area and hosts live music acts, with a total capacity of up to 1,100 people. The room itself is purposely built and engineered for dancing. Stereo's inner walls were strategically placed three feet away from the outer ones (custom-designed as a "box in a box") for studio-level acoustic perfection. The dancefloor itself actually floats on strategically-placed shock absorbers, helping prevent sore legs from an all-night dancing session, thus maximizing the enjoyment of the clubbing experience.
The original sound system was created and installed by club legend Angel Morales; it was purely analog and pristine in clarity. The current configuration has changed to a digital concept yet still includes a vintage UREI mixer and retains a clean and clear sound.
