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So great to be home after an incredible European tour through Bari, Italy; Paris, Munich, Heidelberg, Germany; Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. One love to Nico Panzini, DJ Tuppi, Temptations, Lefto, Da Vince, Bebruitt, Queen Fatima, Koko, Neuvo Casino, Meister Bunson, DJ Caspar, Phillip from Bam Bam Records, Yip Yab, Joe Molese, Canvas, Mr. Mendel, Patta, and Edson for making this one better than ever.
Welcome To Week 77.
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First Things First
WHERE: Patta, Amsterdam
WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Had to catch the All Gone joints before they were all gone, fresh off the train.
Second Necessity Of The Day
WHERE: Max's Crib, Amsterdam
WHEN: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Horticulture at its finest.
Out In These Skreets
WHERE: Red Light District, Amsterdam
WHEN: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
No ass in the red framed windows, just a solid late night street shot on the way back to my man Edson's pad.
Pre-game
WHERE: Heidelberg, Germany
WHEN: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Stopped by The Flame to cop some kicks and shoot the shit with German hip hop royalty Nico Panzini and the Stieber twins before the show. Fucking hilarious dudes.
Joe Molese
WHERE: Heidelberg, Germany
WHEN: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Incredible time once again with my man Nico Panzini and crew, this time in Heidelberg at Joe Molese. One love to the Stieber twins and Nico for making this happen. Can't wait to come back!
Po Po Intervention
WHERE: Joe Molese, Heidelberg, Germany
WHEN: Thursday, January 31, 2013
All around the world, it's the same song. Some neighbor or jealous competitor always wants a venue to shut down sooner than its scheduled closing time. Luckily for us, the cops were extremely cool, and allowed us to rock almost 45 minutes past closing. Prost officers.
Medieval Cathedrals
WHERE: Köln, Germany
WHEN: Friday, February 1, 2013
Short layover at the Köln Hauptbahnhauf on a smoke break, and I was taken aback every time by one of the most sinister looking cathedrals on earth (in my opinion). Spooky.
United Groove
WHERE: Canvas, Amsterdam
WHEN: Friday, February 1, 2013
My brother Mr. Mendel in complete control before my set at our 2nd annual United Groove party. So fucking great.
Car Show Pimpin'
WHERE: Philadelphia Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2013
I'm in Europe trying to maintain my rep. This dude and his mama in Philly looking at exotic whips at the car show. Caviar taste with hot dog money…but he's good looking while doin' it. Ha!
JRocc
WHERE: Bird, Rotterdam
WHEN: Saurday, February 2, 2013
I can't say enough good things about this guy. After knowing each other for quite some time, we got to really chop it up on this trip. Then, we rocked back to back sets that sounded like we been rocking together since birth. Real talk. Thanks J, I had a fucking ball. Here's to the next one.
Upcoming Gigs
February 8, 2013 (10p.m.—2a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK w/THE MARKSMEN
Fluid Nightclub
fluidnightclub.com
613 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA
21+/$5 before 12am
Jump N Funk comes home to Philadelphia once again for another Black History Month jam to the spirit of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and the Afro global sound.
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February 9, 2013 (10p.m.—4a.m.)
Move Forward Music presents REVIVAL w/DJ PQ + Special Guest Jack DaVeY
Free Candy
905 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
21+/Discount RSVP at donyc.com/revival
Brooklyn, we back! Here’s to another banger.
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February 13, 2013 (10p.m.—4a.m.)
PROPS w/DJ AKALEPSE
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York, NY
21+
Free before 10pm
Me & Lepse continue fighting the good fight on Wednesday nights in NYC! Each and every week for going on 10 years now! no filler, no radio fluff...strictly bangers, and strictly para tu. Free before 11pm every week kids. LPR.
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February 14, 2013 (9p.m.—2a.m.)
RICH MEDINA SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY SET + guests
The Pagoda at Fairmont Hotel San Jose
170 South Market St.
San Jose, CA
Looking forward to this one. First time business!
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February 15, 2013 (9p.m.—2a.m.)
HAKOBO + MICHAEL ORANGE BIRTHDAY BASH
Era Art Bar
19 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA
21+/Buy tix at bugfunoak.eventbrite.com
Happy birthday to my homeboys Michael Orange and Hakobo. Tonight we having big fun to celebrate these guys’ birthday and the legacy of Miles Davis. Salute, gents.
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February 16, 2013 (10p.m.—2a.m.)
BLAZING 45’s w/E Da Boss, Frosty, Monalisa, DJ Destroyer & DJ Frane
Nola’s
734 East 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA
21+
Another night of 7-inch vinyl heat in LA with my folks at Blazing 45’s!
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February 17, 2013 (9p.m.—4a.m.)
Deep LA 14th Year Anniversary with LOUIE VEGA, JOSH MILAN, MARQUES WYATT, DOC MARTIN & JEREMY SOLE
The Belasco theatre
1050 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA
21+/$20: Purchase tickets at: www.flavorus.com/event/DEEP-LA-14-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY/156526
Deep’s 14th anniversary…we’ll be in the back room. Thanks, Marques!
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February 23, 2013 (10p.m.—2:30a.m.)
Lazy Afternoon Presents THE MOVEMENT w/Lt. Smash and DJ Kittybat
Peacock Room
1321 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL
21+/Presale tickets available at thelazyafternoon.com
It’s been too long, Orlando! I can’t wait to rock with y’all again.
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February 24, 2013 (10p.m.—3a.m.)
THE SOUND OF PHILLY FEATURING RICH MEDINA w/DJ Lesage & DJ Casper
Crowbar
812 N. 17th St.
Ybor City, FL
18+/Free for 21+; $5 for ages 18-20
Visit number two to OK Dirty Sundays. Looking forward to this one, especially if the old drunk dude with the curl who came last time shows up and shows out.
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February 26, 2013 (10p.m.—LATE)
Concord Jazz & Revive Music Present NEXT COLLECTIVE CD Release Show
(le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York, NY
21+/Advance tickets at: ticketprophet.com
One love to Concord, Revive, Scott Barkham and Next Collective. Looking forward to a great night.
