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Lisbon House Mafia

This past Monday, I got together with David Wex (of Urban Capital) and Rick Sole (my business partner) for a night of DJ’ing electronic music. We called it our inaugural developer rave session and it was a ton of fun. I (mostly) had no idea what I was doing. Rick and David were great. And together, we played to a sold out crowd that consisted of two of our wives.

David was also kind enough to host us at his bar Lisbon Hotel (it’s closed on Mondays). Which is why when I posted some of the above photos on X, Affan Imran asked if we are calling ourselves the Lisbon House Mafia. I thought that was pretty good. And since I’m still in search of a proper DJ name, that’s the title of today’s post.

Maybe when we do this again, we’ll open it up to more than 2 people. Maybe.

2 responses to “Lisbon House Mafia”

  1. Myron Nebozuk Avatar
    Myron Nebozuk

    David Wex never ceases to amaze! I had no idea that he had this capability. Knowing that he also likes vintage BMWs, perhaps he can also introduce you to the wonders of internal combustion vehicles. Although I have little idea what’s under the hood of an older BMW, I can tell you that I was completely taken aback the moment someone opened the bonnet of a mid-sixties E-Type. Before me was another world; not just an engine sitting on a frame, but rather the expression of several laws of physics that was also beautiful in the extreme. Later, when I had my first ride in an open top version of one of these cars, the sound of the engine, the astonishing torque curve and the sensation of wind rushing over the top of my Fabio-like mane was exhilarating. The hair is long gone but the memory endures. David: please continue your work as a mentor and introduce Brandon to “our hobby” (as lovingly described by many Bring a Trailer members).

  2. Jason Paris Avatar

    Let me know. As an electronic music enthusiast and a RiverCity resident, I’d be there!

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