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Last week's entry was mad long, I know. I felt it was important to close that story in one shot, considering that it was a huge move forward in my life. Hope you enjoyed it. This week we dial back the density, but remain heavy on the special sauce by returning to the States. Welcome to the Red Bull Flugtag and Week 64.
State Boys Escort to Red Bull Flugtag
WHERE: Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Red Bull set up a police boat to transport us judges across the Delaware to Camden Waterfront for Red Bull Flugtag. Normally, when you see these guys, you're expecting some cuffin', but these guys were actually cool and told us some interesting information about shipping channels and their day-to-day. Thanks for the ride, dudes.
Flying Lobsters
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Word? That thing is gonna fly? Their name was "New Kids On The Dock"…
Green-Haired Flyers
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
These cats flew exactly NO feet off the ramp. Nice wigs, though.
This Is NOT Sparta
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
These fools never even made it off the damn ramp. Since no one was hurt, it was funny as hell watching them chuck the whole damn contraption in the water, pissed off.
Lee Jones Does Flugtag
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
One of my favorite dudes in the world, Mr. Lee Jones. This guy is a cornerstone in Philadelphia nightlife, and the brains behind Sundae, Philly's longest running Sunday afternoon dance party.
Red Bull Flying Team
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Those are not jets flying patterns. Those are human beings with parachutes and spray packs on their backs descending on the Flugtag site from about 8,000 feet from a chopper. One of 'em even has a fucking kayak that he lands in the river with…fucking nuts…these dudes are out of their cotton pickin' minds!
Breakfast
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Eggs was saying, "Eat Me," loud as fuck…to EVERYONE.
The Ramp of Doom
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Flugtag ramp set up on two barges and surrounded by scores of Coast Guard, police, recreational and rescue boats. Smart idea, having everyone but the rescue boats close, 'cause there was far more splashing and swimming than air being caught today. Bananas.
Red Bull Flying Team, Part Two
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
The little blip in the middle is the crazy kayak guy on his second jump of the day…this guy has enormous balls…surprised they fit in the damn kayak! Nailed the second landing even better than the first.
De Weenas!
WHERE: Red Bull Flugtag, Camden Waterfront, NJ
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2012
New Kids on the Dock and their flying lobster went 43 feet for the win today. How the fuck that happened I have no idea, but I'm happy for these dudes. They were mad fun, and at the after-party they gifted me one of their dokie ropes for giving them a 10. Salute and congrats, gentlemen!
Upcoming Shows
October 5, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK w/Mark Hines, Enoch Is Real, Nappy DJ Needles, Will Power & Jingo
Lola
500 N. 14th St.
St. Louis
21+
$10 Advance
Second time around for JNF in STL. First time was outrageous. This time, we’re expecting a fleet of ambulances.
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October 6, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK w/Mark Hines + DJ Provoke
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th St. NW
Washington, D.C.
21+
$10
Can’t wait for JNF’s second visit to ESL in D.C. Holy abbreviations, Batman!
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October 12, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK/FELABRATION 2012 w/The Marksmen, Itch 13 and Afroqbano
The Shrine
2109 South Wabash Ave.
Chicago
21+
Advance tickets $7
Mark and I haven’t presented JNF in Chi-town in quite some time. Ready to seriously bring it to their annual Felabration, and show Chicagoans what the longest standing Afrobeat party in North America is all about!
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October 13, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
REVIVAL w/DJ PQ + NAI PALM
Free Candy
905 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn
21+
$10 ($5 with RSVP to [email protected])
It seems like every time I play in Bed-Stuy, sparks fly and asses shake. I couldn’t resist starting a monthly when my man Alex proposed it to me. This is the first ever edition of our new Revival party. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s the North American debut of a dope, dope singer, Nai Palm, from the band Hiatus Kaiyote (Melbourne, Australia). You’ll be hearing a lot from her band in the years to come. Hear me now, believe me later.
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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 (9pm—2am)
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 (10pm—3am)
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!
