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Welcome to Week 66.
Rocking Live at the Haunt
WHERE: The Haunt, Ithaca, New York.
WHEN: Monday, September 24, 2012
Salute to CHHC and the fellas at the Haunt for hosting us so graciously on a cold Monday night. Impressive traffic for a school night too. Me and my mans DJ Gourd pom de stage. Cool shot by Katherine Reagan.
Music 2309: Beats, Rhymes, and Life
WHERE: Lincoln Hall, Arts & Sciences Quad, Cornell University
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
My first college lecture, alongside Dr. Steve Pond aka Cool Steve. One love to Ben Velez. Salute Katherine Reagan, and Johan Kugelberg for planting the seeds for something so important to grow. Peace, unity, love, and havin' fun.
Photo by Katherine Reagan.
Basics
WHERE: Lincoln Hall, Arts & Sciences Quad, Cornell University
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Analog DJ Tools 101, via 7" vinyl, 12" singles, and LPs. Guest Music 2309: Beats, Rhymes and Life class at Lincoln Hall. One-hundred-and-five kids, all super bright, all born in the mid-'90s, meaning varied yet fundamentally limited relationships with records, but super curious and eager. I really enjoyed myself today.
Photo by Scott Barkham.
25 Minutes After Class
WHERE: Lincoln Hall, Arts & Sciences Quad, Cornell University
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Packing up and talking with a group of kids who not only love hip hop, but know their ABC's on some interesting points about it on their on merit. Sharp questions. Mad light bulbs turning on.
Photo by Katherine Reagan.
Tweets Is Watchin'
WHERE: Lincoln Hall, Arts & Sciences Quad, Cornell University
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Props Welcomes Back DJ Kemit Once Again
WHERE: Le Poisson Rouge Gallery Bar, New York City
WHEN: Wednesday, Sepember 26, 2012
This guy Kemit is the best DJ you've never heard of. He wrecked shop tonight, and his new LP Everlasting (Purpose Recordings) is a master work. Love this guy like a brother.
Felabration in the City of Brotherly Love
WHERE: The Philadelphia Museum of Art
WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Jump N Funk Felabration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Pt. I)
WHERE: The Philadelphia Museum of Art
WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2012
Jump N Funk at The Philadelphia Museum Of Art, in conjunction with Art After 5. Crossing cultural platforms at home. Priceless.
Jump N Funk Felabration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Pt. II)
WHERE: The Philadelphia Museum Of Art
WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2012
Another priceless perspective.
Jump N Funk Felabration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Pt. III)
WHERE: The Philadelphia Museum Of Art
WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2012
Bird's eye. 9:15 p.m. Incredible night.
Upcoming Shows
October 18, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK w/The Marksmen
Neighborhood Theatre
511 E. 36th St., Charlotte, N.C.
18+
$15/20
This will be Mark’s and my first time ever bringing Jump N Funk to Charlotte. Thanks to Jalonda for making it happen, and ready to make this the first of many!
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October 19, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles
21+
$10 before midnight
The seventh annual L.A. Jump N Funk should be nothing less than spectacular, especially with how well AfroBeatles was received at MacArthur Park a few weeks ago. Salute Asad, Cognito and Ryan for their loyalty and effort on behalf of JNF.
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October 20, 2012 (10 p.m. — 3 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK @ SPREADLOVE FELABRATION 5 w/DJ Kemit, Mark Hines, DJ Ausar and more!
595 North
595 North Avenue NW
Atlanta
21+
$15 advance or with RSVP
Spreadlove vs. JNF Felabration #5 is gonna be a highlight of 2012—just like the previous four years. Say, “Yeah yeah,” Atlanta!
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October 25, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
LI'L RICKY’S RIBSHACK
Walnut Room
1709 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
21+
Free before 11 p.m.; $5 after