While most modern hip-hop producers try to blow their load in three minutes, 100dBs uses a softer palette, tempering the energy. Like the tortoise, he wins in the end.
- Glorious Noise
I’ve never had this much fun with a mix before. When else have I had an excuse to drop the Minutemen alongside Tenor Saw with bits of a Malcolm McLaren tune creeping in the background? Say what you want about Sublime, but no single group introduced me to more musical styles and eras. I hope in some tiny way, I can show love back by outlining a cross-section of their rich (and poor) musical heritage. All respect due to Bradley and crew.
Next weekend, Bushwick is getting treated to some serious sound murderation. Crazy Baldhead Sound System longside yours truly in the mix, with Kofre, The Hard Time, Rudie Crew, and Jah Love & The Valentinians performing live. The Lake is one of my favorite venues for D.I.Y. punk shows and a great spot to hang out. Hope to see you all there.
Friday, February 25 – The Lake – 258 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
– $6
Tonight: it’s me spinning between sets by Brooklyn’s own Forthrights and The Pietasters.
Saturday, February 12 – Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
– $5
Come see Let Me Crazy, Ghost Scorpion, and The Frighteners in Bushwick this weekend. I’ll be spinning longside Agent Jay, Grace of Spades and Rata. Surf, soul, reggae, and more! Cheap booze and good times.
Saturday, January 29 – Tea Factory – 175 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY
– No Cover
You know what time it is. The Slackers Holiday Show is upon us once again, with special guests Greg Lee (Hepcat) and Jesse Wagner (Aggrolites). Support comes in the form of The Forthrights and The Frighteners (two of my favorite young local bands this year), and I will be spinning nothing but the heaviest cuts all night. It’s an early show for a Saturday, but the afterparty at The Shop nearby will go deep into the night.
Saturday, December 18 – Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
– $12
Saturday, December 18 – The Shop – 290 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
– Free
… and as for your gift, here it is. Fireplace Soul. Go sip some Hennessy and warm up.
The fall tour with the Slackers was a huge success. Big thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us. Now…
Grace of Spades and I are kicking off a southeast tour this Sunday at Niagara in the city. We’re going all the way to New Orleans spinning dusty jams, so check for us in your town. More details to come soon, but click on the flyer below to see a full-size version and check the dates to see if we’ll be near you:
11/7: NYC (Niagara)
11/8: Long Island (Mr. Beery’s)
11/10: West Chester (WCUR)
11/11: DC (Patty Boom Boom)
11/12: Baltimore (Dionysus)
11/14: Raleigh (White Collar Crime)
11/17: Chattanooga (Discoteca)
11/19: New Orleans (Maison Frenchman Penthouse)
I’m packing my bags for the midwest and Canada this week. The Slackers are bringing me along as selector for their fall tour. I’m digging through the crates for rare gems, so whether your thing is reggae, ska, soul, rocksteady, funk, or just about anything dusty… I got you covered. Our run kicks off in Harrisburg this Thursday and continues for most of October. For a full list of dates, check the flyer below:
This September I’m doing two boat shows with The Slackers, one in Boston and one in New York City. Celebrate the end of summer with a full bar on the boat!
Friday, September 10 – Aboard The New Boston – 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
– $25 (TICKETS)
Saturday, September 11 – Aboard The Temptress – 41st Street & 12th Ave, NY
– $25 (TICKETS)
I also want to give a special shout out to Grace of Spades. Her birthday bash is tomorrow at Rockstar Bar:
Tuesday, August 31 – Rockstar Bar – 351 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY
– No Cover
Yeah, I’m still alive. I’ve been working on some top secret live musical arrangements, as well as the usual original productions and remixes. I quit my day job a few months ago and have a lot of time to think now. Tonight I’m heading to Vermont for a few weekend gigs with the man called Tito. He says we’re going to jump in lakes and hang out with hippies. Check the sidebar for show information if you want to come see me. That’s all folks.
