Posts tagged “Los Angeles

Unique74 | INTO THE WEEK | LA + Jazz Tonic w/The Handroids, JOI + NEW MUSIC!

Im heading back to LA this Thursday…having an amazing time in NYC..the vibe is out of this world!! Finishing up projects as well as promoting my upcoming release “CHANGE THE MOOD” on the Unique74 label. In the meantime, you have a reason to celebrate this week in LA!!!

Unique74 | Into The Week | LA

Jazz Tonic

Wednesday Nights

The Broadway Bar
830 S. Broadway
Downtown LA 90014

http://www.broadwaybar.la/

9pm – 2am

21+ No Cover

$4 Drinks all night long!

Weekly Guest Jazz Musicians and Poets

This week at Jazz Tonic

An insane live Jazz set from turntablist’s

The Handroids

Accompanied by live musicians and MC Prefyx

DJ’s IQ and Konfusion on turntables (IQ also on keys), MC Pre aka Prefyx on the mic, AJ on bass/guitar/keys, Artik on drums/drum machine.

This highly anticipated performance will not be one to miss, especially in such an intimate setting. The Handroids are a pair of extremely talented battle style DJ’s who will be performing with a small Jazz band, doing call and response and other madness! This will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before!

Plus special Guest DJ
Lotuspetal (djlotuspetal.podomatic.com)

Special Guests to be announced!

Live Horns by Dave Bass

Resident DJ’s
A-Ski (unique74mag.com) &
Mixmaster Massey (mixmastermassey.com)

Spin All Forms Jazz

Cool Jazz, Acid Jazz, Jazzy House, Jazz Funk, Jazzy Soul, Latin Jazz, Abstract Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazzy Hip Hop, Jazzy D&B and…

Hosted by Jazz Poet AK Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)
and special guests!

“Visual Tonic” by ifloz

Live audio broadcast live on the web by Astronaut Disco http://www.ustream.tv/channel/astronaut-disco

For the latest on future Jazz Tonic line ups and more about Mixmaster Massey check out www.mixmastermassey.com

For more about Jazz Tonic check out the official website!

http://mixmastermassey.typepad.com/jazztonic/

SPECIAL EVENTS | BIRTHDAY | BOOTH RESERVATIONS:
unique74events@gmail.com

PS: a very SPECIAL THANKS to DJ JEDI for a great set last week at JAZZ TONIC!!!

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FYI, our weekly Thursday nite event STEREOLOVE is on hiatus at the moment. However, we will back at a brand new venue..WE THANK YOU for your LOVE & SUPPORT..stay tuned!

However, we urge everyone to check out JAZZERCISE w/ DJ MZA & friends THIS THURSDAY!! Good Vibes, Good People, Good Music!!

Opening DJ Set by LACEY I.Q. feat. GATO on percussion!

YOUR JAZZERCISERS

MZA (Soul Circle Radio I DP Sound I Turntable Addicts)
SEVEN57 (Soulpeople L.A)

ERIK RICO -HOST

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=668393578&ref=ts

E$-LIVE ON CONGAS

http://www.facebook.com/hernan.r.gutierrez?ref=ts

PHOTOGRAPHY-NI’KO POSEY

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Niko-Posey/130013123722?ref=ts

EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY

E3RD STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE
734 E 3RD ST (east of Alameda)
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
10p-2a

FREE ALL NITE!!!!

21+
dress funky & fresh…leg warmers & belted leotards are welcome!

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MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
“ONE” | HOT, HEAVY & BAD (ft JOI)
video direcred by DA’SHON IS

“We R GIANTS” | ft. Caktuz..?13 ft. Trezure Empire x Cavalier

http://caktuz.bandcamp.com/track/we-r-giants-ft-trezure-empire-x-cavalier

+check out my recent Dj set with our friends at DO-OVER!!


http://www.sendspace.com/file/vyq4zs
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SAVE THE DATE!! AUG 29th | ZANZIBAR | LA


5th Street Housequake | Zanzibar | Aug 29th
Dj A-Ski +
Def Jam Recording Artist
MANN,
Dame Fifty 5,
Perfecto, El Prez &Tree HouseClub &Dae One and Noni Spitz

Peace, Love & Music,
Dj A-Ski


VIP PASS | STEREOLOVE meets T LOVE + DJ DUSTY +THE JAZZ LIBERATORS +MARK LUV +more TBA | 8.5


STEREOLOVE presents..T LOVE, THE JAZZ LIBERATORZ, DJ DUSTY, MARK LUV + more TBA | 8.5


Unique74 | A-SKi ::INTO THE WEEK | LA:: 7.28-8.1

We look forward to seeing all of you ready to party this week…indeed it is summer madness in LA…Unique74 style!

I would like to do something very special in the spirit of the summer and the LEO babies…For the FIRST 10 PEOPLE who RSVP a BOOTH RESERVATION for your BIRTHDAY this week at one of these events JAZZ TONIC (BROADWAY BAR | WEDNESDAY), STEREOLOVE (LITTLE TEMPLE | THURSDAY) or SYNTHETIC (KUNG PAO KITTY | SATURDAY) You will recieve my mixed compilation “SUMMER MADNESS” + my LIMITED advanced release on the Unique74 imprint “CHANGE THE MOOD”. Music that is desinged for your soundtrack to summer and all seasons. Peace and Love, Dj A-SKi

BIRTHDAYS/BOOTH RESERVATIONS> unique74events@gmail.com


photography: BFLY

JAZZ TONIC | BROADWAY BAR | TONITE (+ every Wednesday Nite)

7.28

“disgruntled b-girl, becomes happy blues singer”

From Paris, France

T-Love presents a live performance from

Vidableu
(http://www.ourstage.com/epk/tauralove)

featuring DJ Dusty (Jazz Liberatorz) (http://www.ourstage.com/epk/jazzliberatorz)

Special Guest Host:
Lady Copper

+ Jazz Poet AK Toney
(www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)

Visual Tonic by iFLOWZ

Resident DJ’s
Mixmaster Massey
(www.mixmastermassey.com
& A-Ski
(unique74mag.com)

Spin ALL FORMS JAZZ every Wednesday Night

Cool Jazz, Acid Jazz, Jazzy House, Jazz Funk, Jazzy Soul, Latin Jazz, Abstract Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazzy Hip Hop, Jazzy D&B and…

$3 Stella Artois and $4 Cocktails!

Live audio broadcast on the web by Astronaut Disco http://www.ustream.tv/channel/astronaut-disco

9pm-2am

NO COVER!!

21+

Super Good Vibes! Seriously Gorgeous Venue!

The Broadway Bar
830 S. Broadway
Downtown LA 90014

Birthdays | Booth Reservations | Special Events:
unique74events@gmail.com

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STEREOLOVE | “a weekly excursion of the ultimate feel good”

7.29 THURSDAY (+every THURSDAY)

feeling hot and bothered on a summer nite? we have the perfect remedy for you as we proceed to give what you need on a Thursday nite…beautiful beats and beautiful people await..

THIS WEEK we are proud to have to the RHYTHM SECTION Collective join us in a nite of Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Afro Beat & other aural delights..

::very special guest dj’s::

BZ
CONCISE
FRANK (E)
IDEA

+ SL Residents
A-SKI & MIKECHECK

$5 all nite | FREE b4 10pm w/RSVP

Birthdays | Booth Reservations | Special Events> unique74events@gmail.com

21 & wiser | drink specials

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica
9p-2a

STAY TUNED | STEREOLOVE UPCOMING DATES:

8.5 ::THE RETURN OF T LOVE + THE JAZZ LIBERATORZ PICKI PEOPLE RECORD RELEASE PARTY +very special guest appearances!!!

8.12:: PROJECT LIVE X ft MIC HOLDEN +more

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Flock Shop Presents…
The 2nd Annual “Make It Funky” Music & Arts Festival this Summer!
(formerly known as “The Funk Rumble Block Party”)

Make It Funky
…{Music & Arts Festival}
Saturday, July 31st
2pm – 12am
Chinatown Central Plaza {South Side}
947 N. Broadway, LA 90012
All Ages Event
$5 admission until 6pm, $10 after, Kids 10 & Under in Free

Live Performances by:

Connie Price and the Keystones featuring Wildchild from The Lootpack, MC Daakir/Soup of Jurassic 5 & Percee P!

Jeremy Sole’s Musaics
The Rebirth
BabyStone
Simple Citizens
E Reece and Core Elements

Hosted by Jeremy Sole & Anthony Valadez of KCRW

Art Walk/Gallery Wall & Live Painting curated by The Hive Gallery

Over 25 artists painting live!

+Dj A-SKI set 7p-8p

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::SYNTHETHIC:: | Kung Pao Kitty | Hollywood :: w/A-SKI + RICK SINGER

7.31 | Saturday

July’s just about over. August is nearly upon us. Summer’s in full swing. Mark the conclusion of one lovely month and the birth and promise of the next with fabulous music, friends & libations.

Rick Singer and I will be your sound designers. Admission is free. We’ll be spinning an assorted mix of tracks thoughtfully selected to engineer the ideal tones into your summer night. Drink specials to help you wet your whistle and late-night cuisine if you’re keen on sinking your teeth into something tasty.

Join us there in the presence of grand company on Saturday, July 31st from 10PM on.

Kung Pao Kitty
6445 Hollywood Blvd

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8.1 | “a weekly summer sunday ritual in LA” (hint #1)
yours truly A-SKI will be “DOing it” again this sunday…(hint 2..be there early to beat the line..it WILL be packed)


JAZZ TONIC presents VIDABLEU aka T-LOVE | 7.28 | DTLA


Unique74 Into The Week | 7.21-7.25 + July dates | LA

JAZZ TONIC | OPENING NIGHT!
7.21.10

DJ’s
Mixmaster Massey
…Ghost Lyon
A-Ski (http://unique74mag.com/)
Jazz Poet Aaron Kenneth Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)
Jazz Trombone by Douglas Kane (http://www.douglaskane.com/)

Starting Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Mixmaster Massey is Launching a new weekly night of sophisticated fun in Downtown LA. “Jazz Tonic” is a night of jazz in all it’s forms.

Cool Jazz, Acid Jazz, Jazzy House, Jazz Funk, Jazzy Soul, Latin Jazz, Abstract Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazzy Hip Hop, Jazzy D&B and…

This night is a “Top Shelf” collaboration of artists, bringing together a diverse groups and individuals with an ear for quality music and on this night the music is Jazz! We are really looking forward to having down some of the top shelf Tastemakers/Selectors in the City of LA and beyond, getting them to dig out their Jazz collections for an appreciative crowd of true music heads. Along with guest DJ’s, Jazz Tonic will host weekly guest Poet’s/MC’s who are at the top of their game to tastefully shine on the mic. However we don’t stop there…

Each week we will try to bring you talented Jazz Musicians and occasionally full Jazzy Groups to perform alone and with the DJ and Poet/MC. This is where the magic happens! Thankfully if you can’t make it in person, the whole night will be streamed live on the web through Astronaut Disco on U-Stream. Both audio and video from the night will be broadcast live and available later for viewing. Below is the link.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/astronaut-disco

Additional to all of this we will also have “Jazz Inspired” projections going the entire evening curated by different visual artists and personalities. Special thanks to Benjiman and his outfit for helping out with the video!

As if this weren’t enough the drink specials are all night long and are AMAZING!
$3 Stella Artois!
$4 Well Cocktails!

The Broadway Bar itself is a gorgeous venue, a bit of a time machine taking you back to a Los Angeles that disappeared long ago. Deep rich wallpaper and wood, a unique and beautiful bar, Dark, moody lighting, even the Upholstery is cool. You are going to love this place.

The Broadway Bar is located at:

830 S. Broadway
Downtown LA 90014

http://www.broadwaybar.la/

The Jazz Tonic Current Weekly Schedule
All bookings are subject to change including adding unannounced special guests!

July, 21st
OPENING NIGHT!
DJ’s
Mixmaster Massey
Ghost Lyon
A-Ski (http://unique74mag.com/)
Jazz Poet Aaron Kenneth Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)
Jazz Trombone by Douglas Kane (http://www.douglaskane.com/)

July, 28th
DJ’s
Mixmaster Massey
A-Ski (http://unique74mag.com/)
Poetry and MCing by T-Love (France) (http://www.ourstage.com/epk/tauralove)
Music by the Jazz Liberatorz (France) (http://www.ourstage.com/epk/jazzliberatorz)

August, 4th
DJ’s
Mixmaster Massey
DJ Al Jackson
Live Trumpet from Josh Koslow (Umoja Quintet)
Poetry and DJing by Lotuspetal
Jazz Poet Aaron Kenneth Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)

August, 11th
DJ’s Mixmaster Massey
DJ Jedi (from the Digable Planets) (http://www.myspace.com/djjedi1)
Jazz Poet Aaron Kenneth Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)

August, 18th
DJ’s Mixmaster Massey
The Handroids (insane Jazz Turntabilists set)
Live Jazz from elements of the Handroid’s band.
Jazz Poet Aaron Kenneth Toney (www.blogtalkradio.com/onword)


Birthdays | Booth Reservations | Special Events | RSVP: unique74events@gmail.com

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a very special THANK YOU to everyone who attended the finale of GOLDEN STEREO last THURSDAY..another EPIC moment!! a huge THANK YOU and GRATITUDE to the mighty EXTRA MILD SAUCE family!!!

This week the party dont stop that body rock!!

STEREOLOVE / LITTLE TEMPLE / Unique74
in conjunction w/


SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE PRESENTS
LATIN ALTERNATIVE SESSIONS 2010

7.22
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IN THE STEREOLOUNGE | RESIDENTS
A-SKI & MIKECHECK
spinning a collage of Hip Hop, Soul, Afro Beat, Rare Groove & other Dance Anthems

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@ LITTLE TEMPLE
4519 SANTA MONICA BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA

21+, $7.

STAY TUNED FOR STEREOLOVE meets RHYTHM SECTION next THURSDAY!!

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SUNDAY | JULY

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    SAVE THE DATES | A-Ski | Unique74

STEREOLOVE meets RHYTHM SECTION | 7.29 | LITTLE TEMPLE

SYTNTHETIC @ Kung Pao Kitty (w/RICK SINGER) 7.30

“Do It” | 7.31

THE RETURN of T LOVE ft THE JAZZ LIBERATORZ (FRANCE) @ JAZZ TONIC | 8.7 | BROADWAY BAR
+STEREOLOVE | 8.8 | LITTLE TEMPLE (EXCLUSIVE + LIMITED LA DATES!!)

FREE DOWNLOAD | NEW MUSIC | LIMITED TIME ONLY
Dj A-SKi | “SUMMER TOUCH”

http://unique74mag.com/2010/07/17/unique74-exclusive-summer-touch-dj-a-ski-free-download-limted-time-only/

full length release is slated for August!! yes the time has come folks..long time coming..stay tuned..

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Unique74 EXCLUSIVE | THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE INTERVIEW w/ Dj A-SKi (JULY)
Check it out!!

http://unique74mag.com/2010/07/19/unique74-in-the-lab-v2-w-the-foreign-exchange-july-2010/


THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE | THE ROXY | 7.20


Unique74 Revisited | BEAT SWAP MEET | 7.11 >visual recap










Unique74 | Summer Madness | 7.8-7.10

STEREOLOVE | GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME | ROY AYERS TRIBUTE EDITION ft PUDGE + BRUCE HATHCOCK & VITAL MC

7.8

THIS WEEK we present the 2nd installment of GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME

ft a special Drum Machine/Dj Set w/P.U.D.G.E
sampling and re interpreting the works of LA’s own musical icon MR. ROY AYERS

http://www.facebook.com/deejayPUDGEmcee

We will also be dropping various covers, samples, productions and reinterpretations + original/rare recordings of the legendary ROY AYERS who has been a major trailblazer and the pulse for SOUL, FUNK, HOUSE, HIP HOP, JAZZ + DANCE CULTURE for OVER 4+ decades!!

also performing that nite!!

soul sensation…BRUCE HATHCOCK (marking his 2nd STEREOLOVE appearance!!!)

eclectic hip hop sounds…V.I.T.A.L. Emcee:

http://www.reverbnation.com/vitalemcee

LIVE PERCUSSION:
ORLANDO ROYAL

stereolove resident djs
*A-SKI + MIKECHECK*
soul.hiphop.r&b.anthems

*LITTLE TEMPLE*

4519 Santa Monica Blvd

doors 9pm | FREE b4 10pm | $5
birthday+rsvp+guestlist:
unique74events@gmail.com

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7.9

“THANG” created by Dj Abdul Shakir, is a soulful house music ceremony that goes down every Friday @ the upstairs section of Leonardo’s Nightclub.

THANG is an event you can count on to have the soulful house music you love to feel every Friday.

RESIDENT DJ’S =
DJ ABDUL SHAKIR // every Friday

(((((((((((((((((COMING UP THIS FRIDAY 7/9/10)))))))))))))))))))

SPECIAL GUESTS:

A-SKI (Uniqueseventyfour)

CORAZON (Corazon Soundz)

with
Resident DJ
ABDUL SHAKIR (Soul Hollywood / Thang

Friday, June 25, 2010 at 9:00pm

Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2:00am
Location:
Leonardos

Street:
831 S.LaBrea AVE.
City/Town:
Los Angeles, CA

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Saturday July 10th, 2010

THE RHYTHM SECTION
presents

Special Guests From the STEREOLOVE soundsystem:

DJ A-SKI
(Unique74/Stereolove)

http://www.djaski.podomatic.com/

http://www.unique74mag.com/

http://www.facebook.com/aski.uniqueseventyfour

AND

DJ MIKECHECK
(Peanut Gallery/Stereolove)

http://mikecheck.publishpath.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Mikecheck/460472585525?v=info&ref=ts

+

The Rhythm Section Residents

Frank(e) | Concise | BZ | Azul | idea


e3rd Steakhouse & Lounge

734 E. 3rd St. (Arts District/Little Tokyo)
Los Angeles 90013

http://www.eastthird.com

Food served until 1am

21+ w/ ID
9:30 – 2am
$5 before 11:00 | $10 after
Dress Funky Not Junky
Early Arrival Is Suggested!

Let us know you’re coming and RSVP!

:: Facebook Event Page ::

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134543926568808&ref=mf


STEREOLOVE | visual recap | 6.24

Photography: Unique74


SAT JUNE 12th SPIRIT w/ WAYNE LYONS, DERRICK WIZE, DRACK MUSE


SOUL SLAM | PRINCE vs MJ | DJ SPINNA | LA | 6.11

eye got two words: BE THERE.


FREE KUTMAH!


STEREOLOVE |1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION | 5/6/10


E REECE BIRTHDAY SHOW + STEREOLOVE 1 YR. ANNIVERSARY!

Join us as we celebrate a year of the ultimate MUSICAL LOVE AFFAIR!
Performing live E REECE with DJ INKA ONE @ 12 midnight debuting new material,
BASICALI @ 11:15pm and TOMORROW YESTERDAY @ 10:30pm,
with live painting from REZIN ONE.
Special guest DJ JEDI will team up with A-Ski performing a very special
Soulful Taurus 2×4 Birthday Tribute Set to JAMES BROWN and STEVIE WONDER!
Soul, funk, hip hop, boogie, Afro Latin, dance anthems, & other unexpected gems provided
throughout the evening by the Stereolove Collective: Lotuspetal, Plush One, Mikecheck, & A-Ski.

This is definitely one you won’t wanna miss!
RSVP-BIRTHDAYS-GUESTLIST:unique74events@gmail.com
$5 all night | Come party with us!

LITTLE TEMPLE
4519 Santa Monica Blvd. @ Virgil in Silverlake
Los Angeles, CA 90029
21+


Unique74 Remembers… GENE PAGE | NARAS HONOR NOMINATION | PLEASE SUPPORT

When you ask the average person, who is GENE PAGE? Many will not have a clue. But if you ask any great musician or authentic music fan, there will be high praise. He truly was one of the major innovators of THE LOS ANGELES SOUND. Having arranged and produced many great artists such as Dobie Grey, Barry White, The Jackson 5, Pop, Soul and Country..Mr Page was truly a gem that set a platform of excellence and richness in sound that has yet to me matched to this day. I had the honor of doing a session at the legendary Sunset Sound in Hollywood and I just so happen to be sitting in the conductor’s chair. My Mentor and Hero, the great WAH WAH WATSON looked at me said “this chair is very special, this was the chair that belonged to Gene Page“. I’d never seen a room become so quiet in my life, it was like a spell had taken hold on all of us when his name was mentioned.

Mr Page has been recently considered for a NARAS Trustees Award in his honor. Please Support! He truly deserves it, for his work is a lifetime testimony of enrichment and excellence.

Learn More…
courtesy of STUBASS (Soulful Detroit)::
I was recently contacted via musician-producer David Paich informing us that a nomination has been submitted to NARAS in an effort to honor the late legendary arranger-producer Gene Page with a NARAS Trustees Award. Los Angeles based (via Detroit) and well respected musician-arranger Sylvester Rivers is leading this effort, which has been supported by a who’s who of music industry leaders, from David Foster, Dionne Warwick, Tom Scott, Bruce Miller, and many many more. I spoke with Sylvester yesterday, and offered my enthusiastic support for this most well deserved recognition for Gene Page.

www.sylvesterrivers.com

Gene Page, as many of you know, was the musical inspiration behind those beautiful arrangements for artists such as Barry White, Laura Brannigan, Michael Jackson, many Motown and Solar Records projects, along with an impressive list of top performers from the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s. In addition to his musical virtuosity, Gene was always willing to help his fellow musicians, and served as a mentor to many of todays contemporary producers and arrangers.

I would urge you all to take a few minutes and drop an e-mail to Jennifer Dugas at NARAS in support of this most well deserved recognition.


jennifer.dugas@grammy.com


Melinda, Gadson and Lockhart

Where I come from..

Classic “Jet Set” LA in the 70′s..

“MELINDA” w/The Great Calvin Lockhart portraying the Legendary ChIef Rocker Frankie Crocker (MY HERO!), little known fact. I believe this was around the time of Frankie’s brief run in LA when he was on KJLH.

Guess who’s the drummer?


STEREOLOVE | MARCH

STEREOLOVE meets SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE | THU | 3.11

LAST WEEK was purely insane with a room packed full of party people and good vibes all nite! A huge shout out and THANK YOU to RUDY C, ABDUL, ORLANDO ROYAL and the FTWK/THANG/STICTLY JAZ collective.

THIS WEEK!!

SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE

http://www.myspace.com/sailawaymusik

We welcome alternative Latin crew, SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE presenting live music by La Santa Cecilia (bolero, cumbia, afro cuban, reggae) and special guest DJ Insectosound of Palenke Soultribe.

In the StereoLounge it’s a collage of dance themes and social apex:
w/Resident Selections:
LOTUSPETAL PLUSHONE, MIKECHECK and A-SKI

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd

21 and Wiser | $7 | 9p-2a | Thursday

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*** SPECIALS***
$5 Well from 9-10PM
FREE before 10pm w/RSVP unique74events@gmail.com
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stay 2ned:


Unique74 | Grammy Week | Los Angeles






STEREOLOVE | 2010 | Jan-Feb | Thursday


Unique74 Saturday | Blu Monkey | 1.9


Unique74 | NYE | 5th st Housequake w/Rhett Frazier + Breezy Lovejoy 12.27

======== NYE | 2010 | EXTRA MILD SAUCE presents: NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010 “Bringing in the new year in a soulful way.”

Selections by
Drack Muse | Derrick Wize | A-Ski

5 Levels / 3 DJs / One Soulful Experience December 31, 2009 9p-2a Castle Ivar Hollywood Hills $30


*ADMITTANCE TO THE RESIDENCE IS ONLY ALLOWED TO THOSE WHO EXIT THE SHUTTLE BUS* Click on the links below for more information, ticket purchases, package purchases and shuttle bus pickup information. RSVP | TICKETS | NYE 2010 at The Ivar Castle:

www.extranye.eventbrite.com

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5th st. Housequake | Zanzibar | 12.27 | 2009 Finale

Performing LIVE!

Rhett Frazier Inc | serving up the finest hot buttered Detroit Funk!
Breezy Love Joy | Future Soul + Funk served to the max! imagine D’angelo + The Ohio Players in a jam session..

selections by:
A-Ski

(FREE w/B4 10pm /RSVP: unique74events@gmail.com)
ZANZIBAR*
1301 5th St.
*Santa Monica, CA, 90401**Phone:* *310 500 5601**Sun:* *9:00 pm – 2:00 am* *

Stay tuned for the return of STEREOLOVE / GOLDEN STEREO at LITTLE TEMPLE in 2010!

look out for new releases in early 2010!
Dj Center
theimagination
Jimetta Rose
A-Ski

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


Unique74 Salutes: ROOT DOWN + FIRECRACKER + rarities

As we embrace the future and its many wonders, its only right we celebrate the days gone by. Like Leroy “Preach” Jackson at the end of “Cooley High”, many of us are riding off into the sunset of our destinies and tasting the nectar of what lies ahead.

I feel its only fitting to speak on two parties in LA that truly had a profound effect on me as an artist/individual. The Root Down/Firecracker were two major attractions (post “Unity” & “Good Life” era) that held up for a decade plus, opposite the norm of typical Hollywood velvet rope cliche’ scenes where everyone is (in every sense of the word) disposable. These two parties celebrated the underground at its finest where unique creatives, bridge and tunnel, weekend warriors mingled to the rarest and finest of sounds. What was special about these two parties is that you as a DJ had to come with your BEST sh-t, there was no winging it or struggling with your homie’s hard-drive. You truly had to go through a right of passage to EARN your crown at both of these parties if you did not already have street credibilty. You had to come with your A game (no pun intended) in order to take the crowd to a higher level and allow them to become one with the beat for the next 4-5 hours. It truly was a community of artists, musicians, dancers and dj’s that sincerely gave a damn about the movement, the music and the people…it was not manufactured..it was from the heart.. They celebrated the culture and put the spotlight on what was beautiful within all of us.

I was very fortunate to share countless laughs, dj sets, chasing girls and women, red wine, vinyl escapades and other classic moments with an array of
talented souls. The moments are too many to mention and too emotional/priceless to share..

Unique74 SALUTES and says THANK YOU to THE MIGHTY ROOT DOWN and FIRECRACKER for over 10 years of Music, Life and Atmosphere.

FOREVER WALKER MARTIN, BIGGA B, ROB ONE & DJ DUSK.. REST IN PARADISE..

its never goodbye..its i’ll see you later..

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I wanted to share a couple of Root Down rarities that I was fortunate to dig up from the Unique74 History Book.

Enjoy, Smile and Reflect…

http://djaski.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-12-19T07_35_59-08_00

If you ever see the Root Down flyer with WAR featured..guess who was the ghost writer for that one..

These gentlemen brought the LA sound to the world, echoing the joy and struggles of black/brown inner city life while celebrating various street rhythms and world sounds.

This funky ensemble from Long Beach, California was founded in 1962 by Guitarist Howard Scott and Drummer Harold Brown. Routed in various tones of Afro Latin, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Funk and sometimes Rock overtones, this unit started making a name for themselves in their high school years. In 1965, Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan, BB Dickerson and Charles Miller came into the picture and they recorded several singles on DORE records backing vocalist Johnny Hamilton. Including a single entitled “Burn, Baby, Burn” in recognition of the Watts rebellion. During this time the also backed jazz saxophonist Jay Contreli of the LA psych band LOVE on side projects as well, going under names such as Senor Soul and The Romeos (not Kenny Gamble’s vocal group). By 1969 they went under the name “Nightshift” with an addtion of percussionist Papa Dee Allen (who previously had a stint with Dizzy Gillespie) during this time they were backing up Deacon Jones (a defensive end for the LA Rams) on various nightclub gigs. By this point the group was discovered by producer Jerry Goldstein who expressed interest in them and paired them with Eric Burdon (The Animals) in which Burdon changed the group’s name to WAR and brought Lee Oskar in the mix to replace the horn section. In 1971, this union gave birth the group’s first smash Soul/Rock classic “Spill The Wine” from the album “Eric Burdon declares WAR”. Burdon’s contract allowed the group to record on their own which gave birth to the all time selling debut “All Day Music” ,featuring the hauntingly funky yet dark “Slippin’ Into Darkness”, which has been covered byRamsey Lewis and sampled by Poor Righeous Teachers on “Rock This Funky Joint”. 1972, the unit came strong on the follow up “The World Is A Ghetto” which has been covered by George Benson & Ahmad Jamal (the group later re-recorded the song in 1979). This group broke down many socio-political barriers in addition to laying some stomp down funk gems such as “In Your Eyes”, “Cisco Kid” (as sampled by 7A3 for “Drums of Steel”), “Galaxy” (as sample by Mellow Man Ace for “Rhyme Fighter” and BDP’s “Nervous”) As years went by the group has had various personnel changes which later featured bassist Luther Rabb (Balln’Jack) and Pat Rizzo (Sly and The Family Stone). These LA funksters are still putting it down to this day with their brand of afro/chicano funk with a catalogue that stands the test of time. Deliver the word yall!!


Unique74 | Into The Week | Events

We hope you had a great weekend!! we got more for the holiday season this week!!! Btw, who has heard the new SADE? Like fine wine she only gets better!! QUALITY wins again!

THIS WEEK:

EXTRA MILD SAUCE in association w/Unique74 presents:

“Golden Stereo” w/Dj Rashida

This month, we’re celebrating the birthday of EXTRA MILD SAUCE’S very own, Drack Muse.
2 Rooms spinnin’ the best in classic soul, deep disco, rare grooves, classic hip-hop, progressive hip-hop & funk.

w/Residents

Drack Muse | Derrick Wize | Lotuspetal | Plushone | A-Ski

December 10th
9p-2a
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029

$1 before 10p

Ample free street parking
$5 valet parking

Leave a message if you’re interested in celebrating your birthday, reserving a booth or purchasing a bottle.

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SATURDAY DEC 12

Dj A-Ski and Ezentric
@ Blu Monkey

5521 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Hip Hop | R&B | Soul | Dance Anthemes

FREE
9am-2am
smoking patio | parking | drink specials
21 and wiser
Leave a message if you’re interested in celebrating your birthday, reserving a booth or purchasing a bottle.

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SPECIAL Unique74 PLUG ||JOE CLAUSSELL @ SPIRIT|| a very RARE LA APPEARANCE!!

SAT. DECEMBER 12th SPIRIT w/ JOE CLAUSSELL, DON GUAPO, KRISTI LOMAX, DJ KERRY & KALEEM

Universal Rhythm presents

SPIRIT – LA EVERY 2nd SATURDAY

SPECIAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Spirit will be held on both floors
@ Grand Star for this Holiday Celebration!!!
Last Spirit of 2009 !

With Gratitude Spirit Welcomes

JOAQUIN ‘JOE’ CLAUSSELL – NYC
[Sacred Rhythm Music, Spiritual Life, Body & Soul-NYC]

Limited edition Vinyl Boxset Release of:

Joaquin Joe Claussell Presents
Un.chained Rhythums Exits.
www.SacredRhythmMusic.net
www.SpiritualLifeMusic.net
www.joeclaussell.net

Spirit is Located at:

GRAND STAR JAZZ CLUB
943 N. BROADWAY- DOWNTOWN, Chinatown
(Cross Streets N. Broadway & College)
Los Angeles, CA 90012

SPECIAL HOURS 9:30PM – 2:30AM

SPECIAL EVENT “LIMITED PRESALE” @ $15

FOR “PRESALE” – R.S.V.P to INFO.SPIRIT.LA@GMAIL.COM
Your Name Will Be @ WILL CALL at Venue Day Of Event!!!

DOOR $20 | SORRY NO GUEST LIST!!!

Early Arrival Suggested – Plenty of Street Parking and $5 Parking Lots.

MORE INFO FOR THIS EVENT AT: WWW.UNIVERSAL-RHYTHM.COM


Unique74 Remembers Bob Keane | Rest In Paradise

He was the heartbeat behind the LA sound that shaped and molded many labels to come. A brainchild behind many projects and artists that created the foundation of LA’s music culture for many decades. A giant named Bob Keane has left the building..he will be greatly missed..Rest In Paradise.

read more LA WEEKLY:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/la-stories/bob-keane-dead-del-fi/