NEWS from the INTERNETS abt Miss Lady Kier
By Sarah Myers
Photos by Ryan Emberley
www.ladykier.com
www.myspace.com/ladymisskierfromdeeelite
Sick of the Richmond St. club scene? Throw a few bucks at the TTC and venture north to one of the city’s under-rated neighbourhoods for nightlife. Once a month, Six Degrees nightclub will be hosting a 90s Dance Party and to kick it all off, Lady Miss Kier from Deee-Lite was the special guest DJ for this first-ever event.
The scene here is nothing like you’d see in downtown’s prestigious club district. 20-something’s in full 90s acid washed attire revisiting younger days and everyone in between just looking for some sweet jams to sing along to. Reminiscent of MuchMusic video dances, two large screens projected the accompanying videos to various 90s classics like “Good Vibrations” and Bell Biv Devoe’s “Poison” – a personal favourite.
Though it’s been sometime since Miss Kier has been in the spotlight, she hasn’t yet lost touch with her inner DJ or her fashion sense. Donning her signature 60s-revival garb, Miss Kier takes her rightful place on the stage. Mixing old and new, Miss Kier kicked off the night with The Source (& Candi Staton’s) “You’ve Got the Love”, most recently covered by Florence and the Machine. Among other hits spun was C & C Music Factory’s “Gonna Make You Sweat” better known as “Everybody Dance Now”. Throughout the duration of her set, Miss Kier joined the dance party, showing off her classic moves that got the crowd really moving.
It’s unknown whether she will return to regular DJ sets, guest or otherwise, but this event didn’t feel like a career move, it came across as more of a fun thing she was happy to be part of. If this sounds like something you’d be into, check out the next edition of 90s Dance Party at Six Degrees July 28th and come prepared for a good time.
