Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Little River Band - Reminiscing
Some songs just make me feel happy here are a few .......................
Friday, January 9, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Barak Obama brings unity?
With the excitement of electing a new African-American President and the great accomplishment that went into unifying people of all races, religious beliefs, genders and ages at least for that day. Us here in America made it blatantly clear that we want change. Well at least 52.7 percent of the nation wants "Obama" change. And majority rules at least when it comes to this election. But as I try to make a transition to what this means for house music, or the community that surrounds the culture, I wonder if that exuberant amount of unity will spill over into a changing of the politics in Chicago.
Now don't get me wrong I agree with others that I've talked to. We here in the "Chi" are totally spoiled. We have some of the best djs. We put out some of the best music and edits. We have soundmen; some have connects with clubs and hookups on licensing. And I guess if everyone pitched in you know a community effort the money wouldn't be that hard to find.
So what’s stopping Chicago from throwing the ultimate party or a series of head-bangin parties? You know something worth attracting people from all over to. Call me optimistic but I would hope petty politics and egos could be pushed aside to give everyone a taste of music with no boundaries. Let the djs play Hmmmmmmm. There's a concept.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Falling into Autumn ;)
Well its been a long time Ladies and Gents. Kinda been taking a little hiatus from the Internet. Summers just about over and I have been to so many functions this season. Found a new nite I can really get into on Monday at the Lava Lounge. They play rare groves lets just leave it at that. But really the djs I've seen come into lava can really get open, doing they're thing and sometimes I think we need places like that. You know..... flex your dj muscles if you will.
Recently my radio show the DEEP DISH heard on www.chicagohouseradio.com every Tuesday betweeen 7pm and 10pm(shameless plug) Me and co-host Mike Hott were talking about, the 300- meaning the 300 people left in Chicago that want to hear those old disco cuts. I believe that's a real misconception even thou on average the places I've visited have been frequented by similar faces. But that's neither here nor there. The 85%'s which are the so called stuck individuals that are lead musically by the 10% of those promoting the same people, places and music. And the 5% that are trying to free those 85%'s from listening to the same ole same ole and open their minds to all musical explorations when it comes to house music.
We also hit on "What a promoter is". That turned into a three parter of course.
Well as a result of these wonderful conversations, I started to venture past Roosevelt road in Chicago and see what the hype was at the spots up north. Just recently I went to see Mr. Ali featuring Carla Prather, Leroy Burgess and Donna McGhee performing at Alhambra Palace in Chicago for the Soul in the Hole presents Disco Legends event. Great performances by each of the talented artist on stage. Soul in the Hole is known for their parties and stepping into the live performance arena proved to be a successful endeavor by this funky group of djs.
Most recently I checked out the musical compilation of Sonny Daze and Osulande at Lumin a Good For The Party production this past Friday September 5th. If dancing on the tables was ever thought of as a faux pas then this social environment didn't acknowledge the rules.
With very limited space for dancing and loads of seating with ample wide length tables. Us patrons resorted to getting on top of the tables to let our boogie out.
So continuing on this musical journey I will leave you with this ............
Monday, July 7, 2008
June to Independence
Boy what a interesting month we've had here in Chicago. Since the weather broke it gave way to various cookouts, parties, and more parties.
With Leo's Den always jumpin on Friday nights and The Shop doing the after set, there's always a place to party on the south-side.
But that Friday just happened to be a busy night........ Erica Kane had a birthday bash at the Checker Board with Dj Darryn and Dave Maze on the tables. Lots of seating and a make way dance floor created the atmosphere for a great party I hope..... as we didn't stay long to experience what club hopping was like.
That same night Project Art with Rahaan and Dj Spree brought us the musical selections for the art on display. And when art and music comes together your bound to have a good time right? Wrong! Over priced drinks matched with a missed set from Rahaan and a poorly done job by the hip-hop dj made the night at the Victor hotel boring. But the outside shenanigans with friends made up for lost time.
D'vine One entertainment held their Father's Day picnic and what a beautiful day it turned out to be. Nine dj on the line up , great sound system, BBQ's smoking all around with good friends and great conversation. The fun had to end at sundown thanks to the park districts strict demands.
Saturday night was sure to make up for any boring times I had the previous night. At least I thought it would.
Thirteen Ghost first in a series of many parties to come in the following weeks started June 14th 2008. With a vast dj line up who'd of thunk this night would end on such a slow note.
Boogienite was on the tables when Chris Ray and I arrived, he would be spinnin that night as well. Boogie had the energy going playin those "Chuckbrother" edits and melodic disco. JrJam played right into tempo keepin the crowd on hot fire with their dancin shoes. But then the most unfortunate thing happened. Mark Ridgeway got onto the tables and pretty much doused the fire playin songs with a BPM of 108, when the music previously being played was at a BPM 128. Total slow down. Now don't get me wrong he was playin cuts, but at 2:30 in the morning the last thing needed is a slow down. I truly had to get some coffee just to stay up for his set.
Well this unfortunate occurrence left much work for the djs that had to play after him. Trying to fix a blown up balloon with puncture holes and all you have are your fingers gets to be pretty hard.
By the end of Ridgeways set 3/4th of the partiers left and Chris Ray and Sean Sounds were left to pick up the pieces. Great sets by both of them excellent music selection. Especially the Sarr Band Edit .
Well I will leave you on this note. More to come.....Keep the music alive.
With Leo's Den always jumpin on Friday nights and The Shop doing the after set, there's always a place to party on the south-side.
But that Friday just happened to be a busy night........ Erica Kane had a birthday bash at the Checker Board with Dj Darryn and Dave Maze on the tables. Lots of seating and a make way dance floor created the atmosphere for a great party I hope..... as we didn't stay long to experience what club hopping was like.
That same night Project Art with Rahaan and Dj Spree brought us the musical selections for the art on display. And when art and music comes together your bound to have a good time right? Wrong! Over priced drinks matched with a missed set from Rahaan and a poorly done job by the hip-hop dj made the night at the Victor hotel boring. But the outside shenanigans with friends made up for lost time.
D'vine One entertainment held their Father's Day picnic and what a beautiful day it turned out to be. Nine dj on the line up , great sound system, BBQ's smoking all around with good friends and great conversation. The fun had to end at sundown thanks to the park districts strict demands.
Saturday night was sure to make up for any boring times I had the previous night. At least I thought it would.
Thirteen Ghost first in a series of many parties to come in the following weeks started June 14th 2008. With a vast dj line up who'd of thunk this night would end on such a slow note.
Boogienite was on the tables when Chris Ray and I arrived, he would be spinnin that night as well. Boogie had the energy going playin those "Chuckbrother" edits and melodic disco. JrJam played right into tempo keepin the crowd on hot fire with their dancin shoes. But then the most unfortunate thing happened. Mark Ridgeway got onto the tables and pretty much doused the fire playin songs with a BPM of 108, when the music previously being played was at a BPM 128. Total slow down. Now don't get me wrong he was playin cuts, but at 2:30 in the morning the last thing needed is a slow down. I truly had to get some coffee just to stay up for his set.
Well this unfortunate occurrence left much work for the djs that had to play after him. Trying to fix a blown up balloon with puncture holes and all you have are your fingers gets to be pretty hard.
By the end of Ridgeways set 3/4th of the partiers left and Chris Ray and Sean Sounds were left to pick up the pieces. Great sets by both of them excellent music selection. Especially the Sarr Band Edit .
Well I will leave you on this note. More to come.....Keep the music alive.
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