THE NEW SWEATER FUNK

AMALIA :: TOKYO DAWNS FIRST LADY

NEW ALBUM ALERT!!!!!

The lovely and Talented "Amalia" Aka "Tokyo Dawns - First Lady" has a brand new album titled "Art Slave" and I highly recommend you pick this up. The album is all across the board but maintains a futuristic soul sound. There is a heavy 90s feel crossing genres like New Jack, to late 80s & 90s Pop Dance & House sounds. For all you Bass heads, Amalia did not forget about you including the track titled "Zebra Butt-A-Fly" & "Freeze That remix" which is a nod to the futuristic hip hop/dubstep sound. Heavy... You can preview and purchase the album HERE.

AMALIA - Artslave by opolopo

Also Big up Peter "Opolopo" who produced the album. If you have not already heard or picked up his project "Voltage Controlled Feelings" we encourage you to BUY this RIGHT NOW!!!!

Voltage Controlled Feelings by opolopo




On a side note, I recently had 45 minute discussion the other day with Amalia on "Gino Vanelli". This was one of the best conversations I could ever have. Here I am across the pond talking music, "Gino Vanelli" of all artist in the world with Amalia. I must say we connected right away. I also found out Amalia has Bay Area roots with family in Daly City - Small world. We already discussed the idea of doing a show together if she tours to the states. Hold tight - TBA.

Enjoy this free track from the album - I'm a huge of Atjazz and was pleased to find this remix on the album.



AMALIA - ALL THE FUNK I NEED (Atjazz Love soul remix) 2011

HAIGHT & SOUL HAPPY HOUR (SF) :: DJ SMASH ACID JAZZ SET

Last Fridays Happy Hour was amazing. Special Thanks to "The Souleros" Tommy Siquero & Margarita who trekked all the way from San Jose to play records. Although it was pouring outside the crowd of over 75 made up for the shitty weather. Every one was slow dancing the night away to the Sweet Soul Sounds. I would also like to thank my Sweater Funk Sister Sabrina (the French Boogie Queen), My "Milk Weed" Homeboy Allen Thayer (Wax Poetics) and Renmin (Sweater Funk) who all came out and represented our sounds.





























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DJ SMASH - MAKING HIS DEBUT AT HAIGHT & SOUL happy hour APRIL 2011



I must say the Word is out, and my happy hour is officially cracking. DJ Smash (Acid Jazz Guru) popped in and found him self caught up in the middle of some serious Oldies business. Later that night Smash and I headed outside to catch up on some 1 on 1 conversation. After a few laughs, I personally invited Smash to come back and Rock with me some time. I was ecstatic when agreed to play. He congratulated me on running a smooth event that focus on serous collectors & music and is honored to play.
Classic ACID JAZZ set coming APRIL 2011 from DJ Smash.

DOWNLOAD this remix of Alice Russell Universe - from DJ Smash

Alice Russell - Universe (DJ Smash Universal Soul mix) by DJ Smash

HOW TO SELL A BANKSY

Some people are ridiculous and will do anything to make a buck. Check out this trailer, new film coming soon - " How to sell a Banksy "

Banksy’s work now reportedly changes hands for millions.But he puts up his street art for free. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you got your hands on one of these?Does it mean you’ve found a winning lottery ticket or just
scraped some worthless crap off a wall?

Going up against the Art Establishment, Critics, Auction Houses, Gallery Owners and Authentication Boards in a quest for the elusive meal ticket, two filmmakers unwittingly gatecrash the

“HOW TO SELL A BANKSY” raises questions of ownership, authentication and the true value of art itself. Through all the chaos and incompetence comes a modern-day, true-story,
crime-theft, comedy-caper.

RED BULL :: STREET ART LOCATOR

Would you like to stray away from your boring Vacation routine? Well, for those of you who are into street art can now locate some of your favorite artists around the world. Talk about changing the game.

Red Bull's new Street Art View may quickly become the world's largest user-contributed street art image database yet. TECHNOLOGY IS OUR FRIEND...

NEOZOON :: NEXT LEVEL IN STREET ART

Talk about changing the Street Art Game!

Neozoon is a collective of female street artist that create wall art using old fur coats. The installations are second hand furs cut into silhouettes of animals. The pieces each use a different animal and a different fur each time. While most of their installations consists of silhouettes they have also recently begun exploring the third dimension, molding furs into forms that resemble animals such as monkeys. These fur forms are them placed on trees and other obstacles in the urban environment, appearing to be playful zoo animals in the city.

Check out the video below.

CAMERA PHONE READY

Love this one. In my Neighborhood...


Here are a few pictures I took with my Camera Phone a few days ago. I always try and remember to bring my camera with me every time I leave the house. There's always inspiration lurking around the corner.



Yes, this is Easy E.


Yes, this is Miley Cyrus.


Yes, this is a Vato Pig at Memphis Minnies BBQ (SF)


Yes, real records in the bathroom

GATO BARBIERI

As a youth I remember my POP's being a Vinyl Record collector like most parents, but my Pops always had diverse tunes from Soul to Jazz. Pop's "Being a Car Club Guy (L.A. 70s)" always played music to cruise to and you would often find Latin Jazz from Gato Barbieri blasting out the speakers, 24/7. At that specific time I though Jazz music was Loud obnoxious Horns... Wow, now I look back at this particular moment realizing this record changed my point of view on what I though Jazz music is all about. Caliente is Latin Jazz or Chicano Funk by Gato Batbieri

The album on which a fire-breathing revolutionary transformed himself into a smooth Latin love man, under the guidance of producer Herb Alpert and associate producer Michelle (Mrs. Gato) Barbieri. The rhythm tracks are tight and funky in a facile '70s fuzak sort of way, and Jay Chattaway's CTI-inspired orchestrations sound dated and corny but effective. The arrangements conspire to stifle the Third World scream in Barbieri's raw and impassioned tenor sax tone. Yet he still manages to mate the steamy temperament of the tango with upscale funk on covers of Santana's "Europa" and Marvin Gaye's "I Want You."

This is track that did it for me.....


GATO BARBIERI - FIRIEFLIES

DAM FUNK :: SNOOP DOGG :: G-FUNK

Mimus the Bass being loud in the video, this is the dream collab right hear. Snoop Dogg Freestyling over Dam Funk track = G FUNK.... Snoop at his best, Freestyling on some non commercial bull shit.

In celebration of Snoop Dogg’s upcoming shoe collaboration with Adidas and HVW8, the Doggfather himself performed last night at HVW8’s Dogg House with music by Academy lecturer, Dam Funk, and Computer Jay.

Oh Shit there's Warren G....



I wish I had another Zag.... Classic Snoop

THEO PARRISH :: SOUND SIGNATURE

Nothing beats Theo Parrish tracks on a cold, murky, rainy San Francisco afternoon. I can appreciate the Electronic, Techno sounds from Detroit. Theo Parrish is a master at combining the most ugliest of sounds to something so beautiful.

I feel a Deep House, Down-Tempo mix is over due. Coming soon.

Enjoy this Theo Parrish track, Nov, 2010.

BANKSY :: BACK IN HOLLYWOOD

Just received this email containing new pieces from the mysterious "Banksy"...

Apparently, Banksy has been soaking up the sun, living the glamorous life after his recent Mocumentry "Exit The Gift" shop reached huge box office success. POP culture has been flipped upside down once again, thanks to Banksy. His Pieces are sought after from some of Hollywood's most elite to the deepest of art collectors around the world.

THE RETURN OF THE SOULEROS FAMILY

THE RETURN OF THE SOULEROS


Friday February 18th 5:30 - 10pm


Oldies - Sweet Soul - Harmony - Funk

with very special guests:

The Souleros:

MOSES & THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SOUL
MARGARITA THEE NORTHERN SOULERA

and resident selectors:

VINYL RICHIE (Sweater Funk, Hear The Sounds)
AMBASSADOR (Wax Poetics, Gostosa!)


+ SWEATER FUNK DJ's dropping the FUNK


Back together again! The third installment of this bay area meeting of folks that love the sound of O.G. Chicano soul and lowrider oldies on vinyl! Moses and Margarita are some serious collectors AND huge fans of this music and culture that we all love! Lets welcome them back with open arms.


Happy Hour:
Milk Bar (SF)
Free
1840 Haight Street
5:30pm- 10pm
$3 cocktails $3 draft beers

Bus Lines - 7, 71, 6, 33, N Judah Train
Free parking on meters after 6pm


THIS A FREE AND POSITIVE EVENT WITH GOOD VIBES... PLEASE NO SET TRIPPEN.


www.milksf.com
www.hearthesounds.com

ALL DAY PLAY :: GROWN KIDS RADIO :: HAIGHT & SOUL

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY - HAIGHT & SOUL HAPPY HOUR (SF) 3-04-11


GROWN KIDS RADIO:
Thursdays
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Eclectic, thoughtful and early-adopters are some words that come to mind when Grown Kids Radio is present. Comprised of several San Francisco-based, forward-thinking creatives, this crew has conjured a unique recipe for the freshest of musical stews each serving as an audio entree. B Maj, Spinnerty, Diversify, Cyclyst, Peter West, and EricBoss all bring forth their own niche to the show, riding the soundwaves of all forms of music, from every imaginable step of life. With over 31 episodes in the bag, there is definitely something for everyone.

Click Here To view Episode 6!

THE EPSILONS

The Epsilons formed as teenagers in Philadelphia, PA, an early member was a guy name Roame, who has carved a successful career playing congas and singing with Maze. The group got a huge break via a two-year tour with Otis Redding; Arthur Conley was also a member of the troupe, his smash "Sweet Soul Music," featured the Epsilons, uncredited, on backing vocals. The quintet now consisted of John Whitehead(Roame's cousin), Gene McFadden, Allen Beatty, Lloyd Parks, and James Knight. Parks cut his teeth with the Emanons, whose recordings included "One Heart," on Phila of Soul Records in 1968.

With Reddings' help, their first single appeared on Stax Records via a master purchase deal. Listening to The Echo, released December 1968, you'd never think the group was from Philadelphia, the harmony was beautiful, full and vibrant like the Intruders, but the rough, effective "Big O" inspired lead was pure southern soul. Stax did little to promote the record which died unceremoniously. Otis Redding's tragic end devastated the Epsilons' career and they migrated back to Philadelphia where Parks joined the Broadway Express, who recorded a few singles on local Philly labels.

Minus Parks, McFadden & Whitehead renamed the Epsilons, Talk of the Town, and inked a deal with North Bay Records who issued two non selling singles: "Little Bit Of Your Lovin'," in 1971 and "Don't Be So Mean," in 1972. Kenny Gamble wanted McFadden & Whitehead for their songwriting skills and the records were pacifiers til the time they could split them from the group. Their next single "Super Groover (All Night Mover)," appeared on Gamble Records in 1973; however, McFadden & Whitehead were salivating about "Backstabbers," the hit they wrote for the O'Jays, and busied themselves with other writing and producing projects.

Two more singles, and an album found homes on TSOP Records (The Sound of Philadelphia): a two-part groove called "Bumpin' Boogie," in 1974, and "I Apologize," in 1975, neither it nor the singles did anything and lack of income force them to disband. McFadden and Whitehead, however, kept writing hit after hit for nearly everybody at Philadelphia International Records. Former Epsilon, Lloyd Parkes left Broadway Express to become one of Harold Melvin's Bluenotes; that's Parkes howling falsetto on "I Miss You," one of the few times a Blue Note, other than Harold Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass, or Sharon Paige appeared on a Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' recording; the backing vocals were normally done by Melvin, Pendergrass, Paige, and Kenny Gamble. McFadden & Whitehead wanted to record again but Gamble always nixed the idea deeming them too valuable as songwriters. When Gamble finally relented, they scored a #1 R&B hit with "Ain't No Stopping Us Now," the summer of 1979. McFadden and Whitehead continue to write and produce but rarely together anymore.

THE EPSILONS - THE ECHO

VERNON BURCH

Vernon Burch was considered a child prodigy of sorts when he made his performance debut with the Delfonics as a teenager.

Later he moved on to join the reconstituted Bar Kays on their early 70s albums, then bolted for a solo career after their contract with Stax ran out. He did not receive the fame his former band mates would later experience, but the guitarist recorded for United Artists, Columbia and Chocolate City during a six-year period the produced the minor hits "Frame of Mind" and "Give It To Me." Today his reputation is loftier than the chart position of his work, proving again that sales are
no indicator of quality.


VERNON BURCH - MAMA 1978

BAXTER :: ELECTRO POP

Already with a several years history in Finland´s music scene playing keyboards in various bands, around 2004 multi-instrumentalist Willy Baxter started to create his own musical vision. The main goal was to compose strong songs with beautiful popmelodies, vocals and spacey synth-based production without forgetting the dancey side of the background.

In 2007 Willy Baxter´s debut release “Aiming High” single was released digitally in all main netstores. 2009 was a busy year for Willy Baxter. He released his first proper EP “Proof” under shorted name Baxter consisting 4 original tracks with high profile remixes from artists like Lifelike and Spirit Catcher.
The same year Baxter was signed for british Mullet Records and a full-length album “In Between” was released in the end of 2009 consisting songs from 5 year period. Baxter was also busy doing remixes for other artists including Tesla Boy.


Placid Mind by baxtermusik

LAST NIGHTS MIXTAPE

The Family over at LAST NIGHTS MIXTAPE sent over there latest Valentines mix we would like to share with you.

Although the track selections aren't as deep as some of you like (play list inside), they're common records you can still find at your local shop. The Crew displays them in such a smooth way you cant help re falling in love with them.

We gave this mix 2 thumbs up. These are classic's records every DJ need to have in the love crate.

LISTEN HERE

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

DR. DRE :: BURNING MAN :: HE KNEW!

This is why I love the internet. So much useless information, so much time wasted, but I'm highly entertained. I stumbled on this letter apparently from Dr. Dre writing a friend (remember sending letters) and mentioning his pre plans for shooting "California Love" feat Tuapac & Roger Troutman (R.I.P). Dre met some Burners (Burning Man affiliates) and saw nothing but dollar signs. If you watch the video, the location is in the desert with a futuristic Mad Max theme.

Maybe this is true. If not it sure is hilarious.