Club Management There Is No Planet Earth With Ben Manzone
In this episode, DJ Shannon chats with Ben Manzone, DJ and curator of the acclaimed Instagram archive There Is No Planet Earth. Renowned for his dedication to preserving the rich history of dance music, Manzone showcases rare footage, photos, and audio from the House, Techno, and Disco eras of the '80s, '90s and beyond. His extensive collection captures the vibrant club culture that thrived in legendary cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit, featuring everything from Disco icons and House pioneers to local heroes.
Manzone’s archive is a treasure trove of dance music history, including rare gems like footage from the iconic Paradise Garage in NYC, The Music Box in Chicago and previously unseen clips from the Labeija Ball at Tracks Night Club in 1990.
In this episode, Manzone delves into his captivating world of archives, sharing his passion for '90s punk radio and mixtape culture, reflecting on his 21-year DJ journey, and revealing how these experiences culminated in creating There Is No Planet Earth.