32 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JULY 6-12, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CULTURE After months of dealing with formalities, DJ Kenny Summit, now a Monterey resident, is opening his own “micro club,” fittingly named Compact Disco. The venue will serve as a place where locals and visitors alike can listen to internationally recognized DJs. It will also be the first venue in Monterey County dedicated to quality underground house music. “Dancefloors have traditionally served as a melting pot where folks from all walks of life come together regardless of financial status, race or other social restrictions,” Summit says. Curated, quality music comes with a price: Compact Disco won’t allow EDM (electronic dance music), pop, or the use of cellphones on the dance floor. Also—no music requests will be taken. Designed as a day and night venue, Compact Disco will have a full bar and will remain open seven days a week, starting at 11am and staying open until 2am most weekends. A $20,000 custom in-ceiling sound system will be used for daytime listening, while late-night events will utilize a dancefloor-focused sound system. The programming will showcase the roots of modern-day dance music, from Chicago house to Motown. One of Summit’s goals is to provide “a space for creatives to let their hair down,” he says. “There’s something very special about walking into a space where people can be themselves, have a few drinks, make new friends, enjoy the vibe, mix and mingle while making memories that will last a lifetime.” Summit is known locally as the key person behind YASSS Monterey, the group that hosts somewhat regular house music nights at Pearl Hour. The Compact Disco concept is something Summit has been cultivating for over a decade. “Launching the first location here in Monterey is going to be a real pleasure,” he says, adding that he is excited to add something original to the already-bustling downtown scene—in the location of the former Savvy Bar speakeasy. Summit is very secretive about the “look” of the space, but mentions “tropical disco-themed ceilings and walls,” “oversized leafy palms” and “a never-ending array of disco balls.” One wall is inspired by a 1900s Paris salon, and there’s a black marble bar. To learn more, it seems, you’ll have to show up July 21. Compact Disco opens 11am Friday, July 21. 420 Tyler St., Monterey. instagram.com/compactdisco831. NIC COURY Micro Sound A new music and dance club venue is in the works for downtown Monterey. By Agata Pop˛eda DJ Kenny Summit brings an underground aesthetic to Monterey. In the past, Summit was mentored by Frankie Knuckles and worked with Giorgio Moroder and DJ Kool Herc. Low cost vaccination clinic for dogs & cats. Microchipping. Prescription flea/tick medication. OPEN SAT 3:30PM-5:30PM • SUN 10AM-1PM Baby Chicks are here! 101 W. Laurel Dr, Salinas • (831)443-6161 Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm $5 OFF Any purchase of $25 or more $10 OFF Any purchase of $50 or more $20 OFF Any purchase of $100 or more CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS. LIMIT 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID ON HAY SHAVINGS, FRONTLINE/ADVANTAGE, OR SERESTO COLLARS. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. Ready for your Chick Up? Quality feed & pet supplies • DIY dog & cat vaccines • Premium hay at great prices 10% OFF your order with this ad Valid until 7/31/2023 Taste of the World sweet & savory crepes • paninis • bagels • tea • 11th Hour coffee THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ @ @ @ @ @ 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 831-901-3900 Mon–Fri 7am–4pm (Sat & Sun 8am–4pm) Explore our expanded coffee menu featuring drinks from around the globe • Café Bombon (Spain) • Lagrima (Argentina) • Turmeric Latte (India) • Yuanyang (Hong Kong) • and more! YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE. 24 Hour Crisis Lines Salinas: (831) 424-HELP (4357) Monterey: (831) 375-HELP (4357) www.mtryrapecrisis.org Services are bilingual and confidential Now serving Salinas and Monterey SEASIDE’S FINEST THIN CRUST PIZZA SOURDOUGH PIZZA SALADS & CALZONES DINE IN OR TAKE OUT Tues – Sat 11am – 9pm Sunday 11am – 8pm 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE Phone 831-899-1762 DELIVERY AVAILABLE
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