Meet Our Staff
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Toni Maestas, General Manager
Toni was born and raised in Albuquerque NM, and is happy to have called it home again for the past five years after many years away. Toni is sincerely committed to continuing the Social Club’s vision of making this space safe, inclusive, accessible, and a welcoming home for queer folks every time they walk in the doors.
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Joshua aka FlightPhonic, Resident DJ
Joshua Gardner aka FlightPhonic has been the Resident DJ at the Albuquerque Social Club since 2010. He has a passion for music and specifically music videos. He helped transition the club into a video bar and is still the only DJ in town that mixes music videos live. Joshua's talent for video editing and mixing lead him to be discovered and signed to Hollywood Records where he has worked with such artists as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato & Zendaya just to name a few. He also has a great passion for the art of drag and ensuring every show produced at the club is the best that it can be. He has DJ'd close to 1,000 shows during his tenure at The SOCH. Joshua is also the official graphic designer for the club creating hundreds of posters for multiple events over the years. He loves his community and chosen family so much and considers The SOCH his home!
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Josh (Kobaine)
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Drake
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Rhiannon
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Toby
Toby Crespin is a charming and charismatic bartender known for his effervescent personality and dedication to serving the LGBTQ + community since 2014. His experience includes participating in mixology competitions and hosting/bartending private events and parties. Not to mention being behind the bar at the two BEST queer bars in the city! As a recipient of Albuquerque Pride’s OUTstanding Best Bartender award in 2016 and 2017, he understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment for all, “ I love being a part of the community and that sense of belonging motivates me to continue serving.”
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Candy
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TJ
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Janice
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Chris