History

If you haven’t already heard about this popular event, The ER is NYCs premier music showcase party taking place every single Tuesday night in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

The Eclectic Ride, which launched in on October of 2002 at Joe’s Pub has been a jewel in New York nightlife for over 6 years and features hot music from the world’s biggest DJs. You can expect to hear an eclectic mix of sounds from across several genres and the face behind the music on any give night can be any one of the world’s biggest DJ. DJ Pete Rock, DJ Reborn, Mark Ronson, Mary Mac, Nicole (from Nina Sky), Q-Tip, Belinda Becker, Maceo (DeLaSoul), Beverly Bond, Stimulus, M.O.S., N’Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies), DJ Cassidy, Jack Davey (from J*Davey), Rich Medina, Double O (Kidz In The Hall), Evil Dee, Tony Touch, and more have ALL blessed the The Ride with a hot set!

The spectacle that has garnered The ER such attention is the top of the line artists that the event has attracted to perform on a weekly basis. Soul samples from the world’s most eclectic mix of artists like John Legend, Jazmine Sullivan, Santi White (now known as Santogold), Mos Def, Macy Gray, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Lady Alma, Meshell N’Degeocello, Alia Marie, Dead Prez, Bazaar Royale, Seu Jorge, Res, El Debarge, CL Smooth, Laura Izibor, Lola, Maiysha Simpson, Marsha Ambrosius (Floetry), Cee-Lo Green, Lyfe Jennings, Goapele, Cody ChesnuTT, Martin Luther, Musiq Soulchild, Meleni Smith, and more.

And if that’s not enough, The Ride is notorious for drawing the elite of the entertainment world to hang at the spot. Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Moby, Ashton Kutcher, Black Thought, Kelis, Wilmer Valderrama, Anthony Anderson, Nas, Cassandra Wilson, Rosie Perez, Jade (ANTM), Zap Mama, Big Daddy Kane, Ras Kass, Questlove, The RZA, Tocarra, Brian Michael Cox, Malik Yoba, Rosario Dawson, and more are just a few of the big timers that have rolled thru.

The crowd is a collage of the freshest tastemakers from of colors and backgrounds. Come out on a Tuesday night and see for yourself.

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