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Light week this week, with stops in NYC, Philly, and a speaking engagement at the New School for Jazz, followed by my first week off in almost three years. Welcome to Week 69, from a resting posture on my couch.
Props
WHERE: (le) Poisson Rouge
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Crazy mass of crazy DJs gathered to support us while we hosted DJ Cash Money and Breakbeat Lou at Props. So much power in this shot I can hear beats coming off the page. Holy shit.
Li'l Ricky's Rib Shack
WHERE: Walnut Room, Philadelphia
WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Had to pee bad as hell, so I put on a long record and made the "DJ Dash". I returned to the booth to a sight for sore eyes. My man Mr. Sonny James was on the set, going through my digital files and records in search of some heat to play. Then he stayed on for a good 30 minutes once he found his groove. In my opinion, the ability to jump on another DJ's set and sound credible playing from folders and crates that you are unfamiliar with is the benchmark for professionalism.
Li'l Ricky's Rib Shack Pt. II
WHERE: Walnut Room, Philadelphia
WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2012
It wasn't the most crowded night ever, but we had a great time with the 90 to 110 folks who did come through. High tide and low tide makes the ocean the beast that it is.
The New School for Jazz
WHERE: Union Square
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2012
My first speaking engagement at The New School For Jazz, awaiting Phil Ballman (Antibalas, Mundo Mondo, the New School for Jazz) to set up the intro video for the class, which was my Fuse TV interview from three months ago on the state of DJ culture. Peep that here.
The New School for Jazz Pt. II
WHERE: Union Square
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2012
Discussing how to sell your product to your client as an independent contractor with Professor Phil Ballman to an attentive and eager class of jazz students. So fresh.
The New School for Jazz Pt. III
WHERE: Union Square
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2012
Killed 'em with the Acapulco Gold camp chords today. On my school game.
We Da People's Cabaret
WHERE: Harlem Stage Gatehouse
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2012
An introduction from Barad, Director of Operations at Harlem Stage to kick off their 30th anniversary.
Tonight's show was curated by Mark Bamuthi Joseph, and included featured performances by Queen God Is, Eisa Davis, and myself, along with dance features by B Polite and Afro Mosaic Soul. The club meets the theater, right on time.
We Da People's Cabaret Pt. II
WHERE: Harlem Stage Gatehouse
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Eisa Davis in the midst of a great set of original tunes. You can catch her in Spike Lee's 2009 filmed version of the musical Passing Strange.
Costumes On
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
He was so pissed off...
Happy Halloween
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
And once again, the Red Power Ranger has saved the city on Halloween!
Upcoming Shows
November 7, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
PROPS w/DJ AKALEPSE
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York
21+
Free before 10pm; $10 after 10 p.m.
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 11 p.m. every week kids. LPR.
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November 8, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
LIBATION w/Ian Friday
Sullivan Room
218 Sullivan St.
New York
21+
$15
It’s been far too long since I last rocked with my man Ian Friday. I love to get my house and dance thing off in NYC, and Libation has been one of my favorite places to do that for years now.
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November 9, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
WHAT THE FUNK w/DJ Spinna, hosted by Fran Boogie
Mighty
119 Utah St.
San Francisco
21+
Advance tickets $10
I’m so amped up to rock with Spinna in SF for WTF’s first West Coast trip. Bay Area, let’s go!
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November 10, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
REVIVAL w/DJ PQ + Colin McTigue
Free Candy
905 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn
21+
$10 ($5 with RSVP to [email protected])
Free Captain Morgan from 10-11 p.m.!
Thanks to Scott, Alex, the Free Candy crew,and everybody who made our first night such a success. Here’s to the second time around!
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November 15, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
LIL RICKY’S RIBSHACK
Walnut Room
1709 Walnut St.
Philadelphia
21+
Free before 11 p.m.; $5 after
Philly, we’re creeping up on six months of Lil Ricky’s Ribshack at Walnut Room!
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November 21, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JAMMIN4JUSTICE PRESENTS 5th ANNUAL THANKSTANKING EVE PARTY
w/Rude One, New Life + MC Zulu
Subt Lounge
2011 W. North Ave.
Chicago
21+
$5 before 11 p.m.; $10 after
Gobble gobble, Chi-town!
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November 27, 2012 (8 p.m. — 11 p.m.)
Cornell Hip Hop Collection Presents AFRIKA BAMBAATAA + RICH MEDINA
The Haunt
702 Willow Ave.
Ithaca, NY
16+
Student tickets $10; General Admission $12
What an honor it is to be opening for Afrika Bambaataa at my alma mater. You have no idea. Bucket list shit.
