Fat Beats LA

The end of an era, but you better believe Fat Beats is going out with style. Make sure you stop by this week for anyone of their instores.... & shame on you for not supporting the store before it went out of business!

ANDA w Surprise Guest DJ

Tonight ANDA presents an all vinyl set from resident DJ's Gazoo, Gomez Comes Alive, Juan Lennon & Mando Fever along with Chico Sonido, Glenn Red (Afro Funke'), B+ (Mochilla) & a very, very special guest that you don't want to miss ;)

$10 or $7 before 10:30 w RSVP at andarsvp@gmail.com 21+ Mal's Bar 2331 S Hill St Los Angeles, CA *100% of the door money will be donated to benefit the LA 4 PK Coalition's flood relief efforts for Pakistan!

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle

Sonido Presents...

This Wednesday Night, join us for another night of Sonido Presents with special guest DJ's Ethos, Marvski, Resident DJ's Sloe Poke & yours truly along with a live performance by Mexico 68. Hosted by Artson, all happening at Little Temple (4519 Santa Monica Blvd in Silverlake)

Root Down Back at Lil Temple

For one night only, the usual suspects; Music Man Miles, Loslito, Sloe Poke, DJ Expo, DJ Jedi, Amani & yours truly spinning all vinyl back at our last residency; Little Temple 4519 Santa Monica Blvd in LA.

Feel Good Music; Venezuelan Zinga Son Vol 1

Los Amigos Invisibles take you on a continuous blend of latin, funk, house, lounge and bossa nova, making this album a unique musical experience! Trust me, you need this album in your life, Listen

Long Beach Funk Fest Schedule

Alright everyone, today is the day. Make your way out to beautiful downtown Long Beach for a day FUNK w special performances & some of LA's funkiest DJ's! Here's the lineup.....

Pine Stage
11:00am - 12:15pm DJ Gazoo (ANDA)
12:15pm - 1:10pm Orgone
1:10pm - 2:35pm Ervin Arana (Root Down)
2:50pm - 3:40pm Weapon Of Choice
3:40pm - 5:00pm Thomas PM (Ubiquity)
5:00pm - 6:00pm Yo Mama Big Fat Booty
6:00pm - 7:40pm Glenn Red (Afro Funke')
7:40pm - 8:40pm Bloco Nove

Main Stage
12:00pm - 1:20pm Luman (Bar One)
1:20pm - 2:30pm Big Ol Nasty Getdown
2:30pm - 3:50pm Clifton (Funky Sole)
3:50pm - 4:50pm Stone City Band
5:50pm - 6:15pm DJ Abel (Good Foot)
6:15pm - 7:30pm The Jimmy Castor Bunch
7:30pm - 9:00pm Monalisa (Garth Trinidad Sound)
9:00pm - 10:15pm Ladies Of The P Funk

Rhythm Lounge
12:00pm - 1:00pm Renato (Super Cuts)
1:00pm - 2:00pm Connor Rogan
2:00pm - 3:00pm Gazoo (ANDA)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Laroj
4:00pm - 5:00pm Expo (Root Down)
5:00pm - 6:00pm Bobby Soul
7:00pm - 8:00pm Marvski
8:00pm - 9:00pm Thomas PM (Ubiquity)
9:00pm - 10:00pm Glenn Red (Afro Funke)

DJ Tent
2:00pm - 3:00pm Expo (Root Down)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Marvski
4:00pm - 5:00pm ReMitch (Soul Sessions)
5:00pm - 6:00pm Renato (Super Cuts)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Laroj
7:00pm - 7:20pm Spankie Valentine

7:20pm - 8:00pm Ervin Arana (Root Down)

8:00pm - 9:00pm DJ Abel (Good Foot)

Lunch Breaks

This Friday afternoon as part of the Rock Steady Crew 33rd Year Anniversary, DJ's Tony Touch, DV One, Fever One & myself will be Djaying on Lunch Breaks with Crazy Legs! Show starts at 1:45pm-5pm Bronx Time. So for all my Cali peeps that's 10:45am-2pm. Tune in; crazylegsworkshop.com/

Rock Steady Crew 33rd Year Anniversary

Rock Steady Crew has been holding it down for 33 years! I've been down with the movement since Nov 2002 and it's been an incredible journey! I'm in NY right now celebrating with the crew. Saturday July 31st we'll be hosting the UK Champs Qualifier (winning crew & soloist will represent the US later this year in the UK) For more info; crazylegsworkshop.com

Sunday August 1st, Rock Steady For Life Free Outdoor Concert & Food Drive. Live performances by Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Black Sheep, Lords of the Underground, 9th Wonder, Immortal Technique, Rakaa & Much Much MORE! All going down at Lincoln Park (1 Lincoln, Newark NJ) Free all day 12pm-9pm!!!

KRS One Lecture

Wednesday, July 28th at 6pm, Amoeba Music is honored to host a private Lecture, Q&A and book signing with the legendary KRS One aka The Teacha. This special event will take place in Amoeba’s Jazz Room where a smaller group of fans will be able to hear KRS One read selections from his new book and answer questions.

Due to the intimate nature of this event and space constraints, Amoeba will sell advance Gospel of Hip Hop packages. Includes a copy of the book on event date, guaranteed space in signing line to meet KRS One and a ticket to hear KRS speak and answer questions in Amoeba’s Jazz Room.

Package price is $25 and they are available at Amoeba Hollywood now (6400 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028) Get them while they last!

Artwalk

I've been to the art walk in downtown LA a few times before, but this past Thursday was the first time I got to take my time and enjoy the experience. Out of respect to the artist, I didn't post any photo's of any art work (except for images of the protest). But from these photo's you can see that the art walk soon turned into the "ate walk" (as the dapper dames now call it , lol). Art walk goes down every second Thursday in downtown LA. Swing by next time, get inspired, meet new people and grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks! Check out the photo's, see you next month.....





*Photography by Ervin Arana

Long Beach Funk Fest

Ladies of P-Funk, Jimmy Castor & The Bunch, Original Stone City Band, Orgone along with DJ Gazoo, Clifton, Glenn Red, Marvski, yours truly & many more funk bands, artist, dancers & DJ's will invade downtown Long Beach for a free Funk Festival. All going down Saturday August 7th!

Spirits Of A Feather

This Saturday Night, find a friend and share an evening of art & music in my beautiful hometown city of Long Beach! Viento Y Agua Coffee House & Gallery presents artist Steven Lopez; Spirits Of A Feather. Music provided by Glenn Red of Afro Funké. Here's the address; 4007 East 4th St Long Beach Ca 90814

For more info; http://www.ikeepmoving.com

Salida

I feel blessed to be surrounded with such talented people. Mayda del Valle, Def Poet & member the Rock Steady Crew (I told you, we're not just bboys & bgirls) will be performing an excerpt of her one woman show at the Greenway Court Theatre (544 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles CA 90036); Not sure what the cost is, but I'm sure it won't be too expensive. Either way, it's a good to support! Show starts at 10:30pm Wednesday July 7th.

Salida is a work in progress that explores culture, traditions, memory, and the wounds and stories women inherit from their mothers. While trying to break free from her mother’s expectations and restrictions, a daughter uncovers their shared longing for a way out and establishes a healing connection to the grandmother she never met.

*photo by Ervin Aarana

Fiesta Tropical

I met DJ Sloe Poke when I was 17 years old at the Bboy Summit in San Diego, since then we hit it off. When DJayin was just a dream, he believed and encouraged me since day one. We've seen each other grow artistically & personally. I love this dude, Happy Birthday DJ Sloe Poke!!! Come celebrate his bday/cd release party with us at the Rhythm Lounge in downtown Long Beach!

Setenta "Funky Tumbao"

Just discovered a new band out of Paris France. SETENTA's, latin funk combo of seven musicians' fusion of nuyorican salsa, modern boogaloo and mambo immediately caught my attention. Bottom line, this album's off the hook! Listen; http://fatbeats.com

Thank You Afro Funké Pt2

It's an amazing feeling when you play for a crowd that's open to all genre's of music! Shout out to Jeremy Sole, Glenn Red, Cary Sullivan & Rocky Dawuni, thanks again for having me at Afro Funke'.

And for those who didn't make it, here's a snippet of what you missed, enjoy! Download HERE

Afro Funké

This Thursday Night, catch me spinning at Afro Funké in Santa Monica Ca. Live painting by one of my favorite artist, Steven Lopez. And of course the the Afro Funké Sound System always holding it down; Jeremy Sole, Glenn Red, hosted by Rocky Dawuni. Here's the details; Zanzibar 1301 5th St (at Arizona Ave); $7-$10 Cover http://afrofunke.com/

Justin Bua

This Satday June 12th 1pm-8pm, Justin Bua's Urban Art Studio will feature original paintings & drawings as the artist himself host conversations with leading artist, musician, dancers & more. Guest include; Mr Wiggles, Mear One, Mixmaster Mike & MORE! Free tickets for each interview session will be available at LACMA Box one hour before program.

I had the pleasure of meeting Justin a few years back when the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary came to LA. Aside from all the incredible art you'll be expose to, you don't want to miss Mr Wiggles' performance. Truly one of the best dancers I've ever seen!

LACMA; 5905 Wilshire Blvd Blvd Los Angeles CA 90036
For more info Justin Bua Blog or lacma.org

Root Down Returns To Gabah

That's right ya'll! If you remember Root Down's many legendary nights at Gabah, you know what you're getting into! So join us, this Thursdays June 17th & 24th with the usual suspects spinning all vinyl; Music Man Miles, Loslito, Sloe Poke, DJ Jedi & of course yours truly. 4658 Melrose Ave (1/2 West of Normandie) $5 Cover/ And if you know me personally, hit me up for guestlist!