Room 960

Hartford Courant
August 23rd 2010.

Connecticut nightlife may not be on par with Miami or Manhattan, but the Nutmeg State's dance scene is more impressive than many might expect.

Room 960 opened six years ago with a goal of bringing the V.I.P nightlife of Miami and Manhattan to Hartford.

"We were the first real club in the Hartford area to offer bottle service," says owner Chris Bigliardieri. "We were the first club to consistently bring big-name DJs — house DJs — from all over the world. "

The club continues to attract big names. Earlier this month, members of the Black Eyed Peas attended a Room 960 concert after-party.

"When we first opened, we were strictly house music," says Bigliardieri, "but over the years we've had the need to diversify, which is a good thing." Room 960 now has a Wednesday night hip-hop party and Top 40 music on Fridays. Saturdays, however, are still devoted to the house music the club is known for.

While the music has diversified, the clientele has not. The club still caters to young professionals who want a higher level of service than can be found at most dance clubs downtown, says Bigliardieri.

Derek Beere, or DJ Kared, has been the resident DJ since Room 960 opened in 2004.

"I hope that Room 960 is considered to be the premier dance-music club for house music [in Hartford]," says Beere.

Room 960 is at 960 Main St. in Hartford. For details, call 860-522-9960 or visit http://www.room960.com.

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