"Set inside a standalone 19th-century industrial complex between East Williamsburg and Bushwick, the 3,200 square-foot, 500-capacity club is built around a meticulously crafted high-definition soundsystem that serves as Refuge's literal and figurative beating heart. The system was designed by Bernabeu, who's been building such soundsystems for more than 20 years, most notably at New York clubs including Nowadays and Analog BKNY and the legendary Stereo Montreal. Dimatteo, meanwhile, is a longtime New York promoter and event producer."
"Since the pair opened the doors of Refuge this past September, the space has hosted sets from a crew of heavyhitting artists including Floorplan, DJ Seinfeld, Kenny Larkin, Sasha and Victor Calderone, the latter two of whom played sets on New Years Eve and New Year's Day, respectively. And with Refuge now entering its fourth month, Dimatteo and Bernabeu say they'll soon unveil daytime shows and additional nights, along with artist residencies."
"The biggest surprise has been how fast the room found its rhythm. You never really know until you open the doors. The crowd has been mixed in the best way. You've got younger kids discovering real analog sound for the first time standing next to people who've been going out in New York for decades. You see people wander the room, find their spot, feel it. And they're actually dancing. Nobody's filming. That's been really encouraging."
John Dimatteo and Craig 'Shorty' Bernabeu opened Refuge, a 3,200-square-foot, 500-capacity nightclub set inside a standalone 19th-century industrial complex between East Williamsburg and Bushwick. The club centers on a meticulously crafted high-definition soundsystem designed by Bernabeu, who has built systems for Nowadays, Analog BKNY and Stereo Montreal. Dimatteo has promoted and produced New York events for years. Refuge has hosted artists including Floorplan, DJ Seinfeld, Kenny Larkin, Sasha and Victor Calderone, with the latter two performing on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The crowd mixes younger listeners and longtime clubgoers who dance to analog sound. Daytime shows, additional nights and artist residencies will be added.
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