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For VIP pass holders only, there’s an intimate open bar lounge – NEW LOCATION!

Featuring live entertainment by JUST ANNOUNCED UH HUH HER LIVE PERFORMANCE!
All The Pretty Cars, Purdy Mouth, DJ Lisa Pittman, DJ Pat Pat, Baby Blue, Michelle & Kerri
Celebrity guests: UH HUH HER

9pm – 2am

$27/Advance – $32/Door
$69 VIP/Advance – $76 VIP/Door

June 2nd
House of Blues
1490 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Shuttle Service available to and from host hotels.

For complete schedule of events for DJ Pat Pat, please visit: http://www.djpatpat.com/parties/

Gay Days® weekend began twenty-one years ago, and has grown to become the largest gay and lesbian vacation event in America. Over 125,000 gays and lesbians flock from all over the world to attend this truly magical weekend of gay celebrations, shows, Disney theme park magic, celebrities, and more. Eleven years ago South Beach event producers, Pandora events created Girls In Wonderland and now thousands of ladies have their own parties host hotels and celebrities to play with.

Each year, the Pandora team—Alison Burgos, Yesi Oliver-Leon, and Amy Alonso—raises the bar on this heavenly extra-long fun in the sun weekend tradition. Besides securing spotlight evening entertainment featuring live performances by rockers Halcyon and showstopper, Baby Blue along with a rousing gyrating core of leggy dancers and some of the best Djs on the planet, notably Dj Lisa Pitman, Dj Pat Pat and Dj Zehno. Daily pool parties also whet the appetite.

Numerous splash bashes include music, poolside cocktails, games and giveaways. Bikinis by day, party clothes by night… the immediate goal is on pure satisfaction. But this feel good weekend is also a do good event. Pandora producer Yesi Oliver-Leon concurs, “We are pioneers in producing women’s events for charity. Good causes motivate us!” Indeed, Girls in Wonderland pays homage and partial profits to the trailblazing NCLR, The National Council for Lesbian Rights. This dynamic group is committed to the rights and safety of lesbians and the greater LGBT community and their families through litigation, public policy and education.

The whole weekend radiates with a “Don’t worry, be happy” vibe. To assure that no guest feels uneasy about arriving on time, or getting lost, or drinking and driving, Pandora offers complimentary transportation to and from each nightly venue. Olivera-Leon is pleased to provide this assurance for guests, “Of course we want everyone to have an amazing time, but safety first!” The emphasis is clearly on fun, freedom, and relaxation for all participants.

Source: http://www.shemag.com/first_feature/f_feature_main.htm

Patty ‘DJ Pat Pat’ Amandis knows music. The 29-year-old Pat Pat was surrounded by salsa and merengue during her childhood and even played the trumpet in high school. It’s her Latin roots that are reflected in her mix of hip-hop, old school, salsa, merengue, R&B, reggae, reggaeton, and even house music.

Pat Pat has played events such as The White Party in South Beach, Girls in Wonderland in Orlando, and Aqua Girl in Miami. President’s Weekend she brings her versitle mix to Fort Lauderdale forFORTitude Weekend.

KW: (Kevin Wayne) How did you get started in the industry?

DJP: (DJ Pat Pat) At the age of 16, I began my DJ career! My latin roots inspired me to become a DJ and make it my job. I grew up listening to my cousin DJ Martin and many other local DJ’s as my family would hire them for special events and family gatherings. I would always be mind blown by what they would do and knew I wanted to do it too!

KW: Where are you DJing now?

DJP: Friday Nights I’m in Naples, Florida at Snappers Night Club for “Flirtation Friday‘s”, then once a month on Saturday’s in Orlando at Revolution for “Kiss & Tell”, and once a month on Saturday’s in Wilton Manor, Florida at New Moon. I also do weddings, birthdays and other guest spots at clubs.

KW: And who’s your target audience?

DJP: Well, right now I’m really focused with my lesbian scene. They keep me busy and I love to work that audience and of course traveling. But I also focus on my wedding services with HPS Entertainment. And with that said, I rock and put 80 year-olds on the dance floor. [laughs]

KW: So it’s probably safe to say your strong Latin roots have greatly influenced your musical style, but how would you characterize your style of mixing?

DJP: Well I’m so versatile, I can rock any age group. But basically if I’m in the club you can always tell when “Pat Pat” is on. I’ll go from Old Skool, to freestyle, 80′s mash ups, Electro, House, Hip Hop and of course my Latin twist!

KW: Do you think that a DJ is more distinguishable by the type of music that he or she plays or more by a style?

DJP: Both! From experience I get people that come to me and say “Hey, I love your music”. It’s really who your playing too and watching your audience. Seeing the crowd response to your music your spinning. As for style I get people that say “Hey, I love your style”, to me the style is your appearance, the way you rock the mic, and of course how your using your hands to DJ. By either spinning the record back, scratching in the next track or even by the way you move the knobs or add in effects.

KW: And when you’re spinning and in the experience, how do you know when a party’s a huge hit?

DJP: When you see everyone interacting to your mic talking or the dance floor packed all night!

KW: Do you find it tougher to get gay women on the dance floor?

DJP: Hell no! Gay women love all kinds of music. They get down to whatever. [laughs]

KW: So what DJs are mentors for you?

DJP: Those day’s are over for me, I’m the one mentoring now. [laughs] Nah, but when in doubt my left hand man Dj O or the one I learned from is my cousin DJ Martin.

KW: Where are you from originally?

DJP: Cuban Roots! Born in Miami and raised in Naples.

KW: Are you single or in a relationship?

DJP: I’m single and ready to mingle!

KW: What city do you call your home away from home?

DJP: Las Vegas

KW: What’s been your most memorable travel experience?

DJP: Ibiza, Spin! OMG. Women, sex, beaches and good House Music! That’s what Ibiza is, the little party island off the coast of Spain, that’s what it’s all about.

KW: When you travel, where do you go that no one would ever expect to find you?

DJP: I’m very spontaneous, you have no clue what I maybe up to next. I have no clue what I’m up to next either. I’m all about experiencing new things. Life is way too short. I like to be fun and try new things.

KW: What’s the one thing you simply can’t leave home without?

DJP: Phone!

KW: So what can we expect from you at Fortitude?

DJP: Lot’s of smiles, good energy, free mix cd’s, mic rockin’ and good ass music.

KW: And your career goals for the next few years?

DJP: DJing over seas. Switching to all video DJing and having more DJ’s under my belt to make my company grow more.

KW: And your dream gig?

DJP: DJing on tour with a famous superstar Hip-Hop or Latin artist!

In the meantime head to Fort Lauderdale where DJ Pat Pat spins FORTISSIMA, the Women’s Pool Party on Sun., Feb. 20 during FORTitude Weekend, Feb. 17-21, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale. For tickets and schedule visit fortitudeweekend.com. The GoPride.com Network is a proud sponsor of FORTitude Weekend.

For booking DJ Pat Pat E MAIL: HPSEntertainment@aol.com Office: 239-649-7427 Website: HPSEntertainment.com FB:Facebook.com/DJPatPat

SOURCE: www.chicago.gopride.com by Kevin Wayne