Discotopia ft. DJ Robert Drake at Ardmore Music Hall Saturday, July 19, 2025 Seated Doors: 6:45 PM | GA Doors: 7:15 PM | Show: 8:00 PM 21+ Unless with a Parent or Legal Guardian About The Venue Food, Concessions + Drink Menus | Venue FAQ | Contact Info About Robert Drake Website | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | MixCloud I first spun the new wave sounds back when they were NEW sounds, working in various underground clubs in Philadelphia during the gritty era of the 80s. From off-radar spots like The Love Club to commanding nights at Philly’s premier alternative hotspots The Kennel Club, Omni’s and a few special nights at Danceteria in NYC, the Rock of the 80s became my passion. I began my professional career in 1982 as General Manager and Co-Founder of Au Courant Newsmagazine; Philadelphia’s gay arts & culture paper. In 1988, I started a wonderful journey at WXPN-FM, where I have worn dozens of various hats over the past 35 years; including producing Kids Corner; America’s longest-running daily radio show for kids. In 1995, I took over the reigns of XPN’s gay programming and have hosted OutSounds, celebrating out artists worldwide, ever since. During that same time, I launched a weekly guide to the underbelly of Philadelphia nightlife - called THING - it didn’t last long; but lead to my role as Publisher of Swirl Magazine in 2001. A glossy full-color weekly guide to gay arts/culture in Philly, Swirl just began to take hold in September of that year - sadly, as the psyche of America shifted on 9/11, the advertising dollars dried up and we had to cease operations. Have no fear - my other love, music - never died! Since 2003, I’ve shaped Philly’s nightlife scene by introducing the new wave genre to a whole new generation of ears with my monthly dance party Sex Dwarf - currently the first Saturday of each month at Broad Hall, located underneath Philadelphia’s historic Divine Lorraine Hotel at Broad and Fairmount Streets. I also host/produce Land Of The Lost; a 2-hour block of the ‘Rock of the 80s’ on WXPN heard EVERY Friday night, 7-9PM ET! Join Ardmore Music Club | Private Events | AMH Merch