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Join James St James and co-hosts Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyond. Featured guests include Dianne Brill, Michael Musto, Peter Gatien, Lisa Edelstein, Moby, and Joey Arias among others.
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Nora Burns (opens the original)
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This week on Night Fever, hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato sit down with quintessential New York nightlife icon, writer, and comedian Nora Burns. From arriving in Manhattan in the late '70s to pioneering downtown comedy with celebrated troupes like Unitard and The Nellie Olesons, Nora has lived through the golden eras of disco, counterculture, and after-hours chaos.
Raja (opens the original)
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In this episode, Drag Race legend Raja discusses her earliest experiences in the LA club scene of the '90s at places like Ripples, Peanuts, Arena, and Circus. From her teen years experimenting with Club Kid looks to running her own club and working with Tyra Banks on America's Next Top Model , we've watched her style evolve to the regal queen we know today.
Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell (opens the original)
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This week, James, Fenton, and Randy sit down with the undisputed king and queen of the underground, Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell. From the grit of the Mudd club to the glamorous theater of Jackie 60 and beyond, this iconic duo has spent four decades shaping the soundtrack and style of New York City nightlife. Tune in as they share wild, never-before-told stories from the DJ booth, the dance floor, and the creative trenches of the city's most legendary subcultures.
Christina Visca (opens the original)
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On this episode of Night Fever, hosts James St. James and Fenton Bailey sit down with legendary nightlife figure Christina Visca. Tune in as they dive deep into the campy, glamorous, and wild history of running NYC's biggest clubs in the late 80s and early 90s, her friendship and partnership with world famous DJ Junior Vasquez, Halloween '89 with Grace Jones at the Sound Factory (peep the poster in the video), and what she's doing now.
James St. James (opens the original)
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Night Fever season six starts with an extra special guest who really needs no introduction - James St. James himself! James chats with WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato about his childhood, moving to New York City, and making it big!
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