HAIGHT & SOUL PRESENTS :: JOE BATAAN :: MEET & GREET

HAIGHT & SOUL PRESENTS :: ORDINARY GUY MEET & GREET WITH JOE BATAAN ::

FREEEEEEEEE

I'm very excited to announce on Friday June 24th the "King Of Latin Soul" "Mr. Ordinary Guy" Joe Bataan will be at Milk Bar (SF) for a rare Meet & Greet appearance, one night only! This event will be from 6-10 pm. There will be Merch boths to purchase items, plus you can also bring in those vinyl records to sign. Arrive early for LIMITED EDITIO...N poster designed by P.R.O.P.S. plus FREE food catered by Papalote for the first 100 people .

Latin Soul Sounds by Sweater Funk DJ's & Soulero Familia's.

DJ's:
*Vinylrichie
*Guillermo
*Allan Thayer
*The Souleros

Music
-Chicano, Modern, Rare, Soul

Location:
Mik Bar
6-10pm

Joe Bataan – King of Latin Soul, Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Salsa, Disco, Latin Funk, Latin R&B Latin Jazz, Rap .... What didn't Joe Bataan sing? Joe Bataan was born and raised in Spanish Harlem (East Side of Manhattan New York) in 1942 to an African-American mother and Filipino father.

His musical experience started in the street corner singing do-wops in the 1950's. Mr. Bataan didn't coin the phrase " Latin Soul " ...The phrase was used in the early 60's and perhaps late 1950's with La Lupe and Tito Puente. Mr. Bataan actually created the music as it should have sounded. By merging Latin music with R&B tunes in the late 60's, "Latin Soul" was officially born by the creator Joe Bataan.

Self taught on the piano, he organized his first band in 1965 and scored his first recording success in 1967 with "Gypsy Woman" on Fania Records. Other hits were "Subway Joe" and "I Wish You Love" on the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" LP. In 1974 Joe Bataan released the Latin Soul ballad "Ordinary Guy" (Afro-Filipino) where he proclaimed - for the first time his ethnic roots.

Mr. New York Joe Bataan returned to the stage in 1995 after a 20-year hiatus from the music industry. Mr. Bataan was amazed that many showed up to his show and and remembered his music. In 2005, Joe Bataan released a brand new album titled "Call My Name" on Vampisoul records. Mr. Bataan maintained his trademark, vintage sound with the use of instruments such as clavinette, Hammond organ, groovy bass, funky drums, and Latin percussion. Bataan's voice of course still has its trademark soulfulness.

It is wonderful to have our King of Latin Soul back on the scene performing and touring again. He just completed a tour of Germany where he was received by enthusiastic crowds. In 2010 he toured Japan where he is an extremeley popular star. After all these years - it's great to know that someone many of us associate with the "music of our youth" is just as popular as ever - with many new fans all over the world!

His show at Yoshi's San Francisco is a historical event - the return of the Latin Soul King to the SF Bay Area. This is a show not to be missed!

Tickets are available now!
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1890

HAIGHT & SOUL :: HOMEBOY MADS B-DAY :: ALRATO "GYPSY" PARTY

I had a great time last Friday for the Homeboy Mads Birthday / Gypsy's going away party over at "Haight & Soul". Don't let the rough exterior fool you, The Souleros are some of the nicest people around. Nothing but good times when kicking it with the Soul Familia. Check pictures captured through out the night!

Enjoy

HAIGHT & SOUL PICTURES

BUSY ASS WEEKEND!!!

Man, I'm in for a long weekend... I've been staying real busy with gigs / side projects lately, my schedule has been hectic. No time for rest, I can rest later.

This weekend I got you covered from Oldies to Funk starting this Friday 5-20-11 for Haight & Soul Happy Hour with "French Connection" Sabrina (Sweater Funk) & David Rozelle.

Info below, pick and choose events. Myron & E at Sweater Funk performing live, The Souleros & Soul Strivers playing rare soul.... Pictures next week.



This Friday MAY 20th, 2011:


This weeks Guest:

...THE FRENCH CONNECTION:
Showing us how the French get down...

-SABRINA (sweater funk)
-DAVID ROZELLE

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Join us at the only bar in the Upper Haight offering up top shelf tunes EVERY Friday! Come catch up with friends for a post work day drink, sit back, relax and unwind in a friendly social setting. Guests DJ's every week from some of our favorite crews in the world! Quality music with loads of soul, always.

Residents:

VINYLRICHIE
Hear The Sounds / Sweater Funk Crew

GUILLERMO
Gostosa / Sweater Funk Crew


FUTURE GUEST DJ'S
-May 20 - Sabrina
-May 27 - Slopoke Rawdriguez


SPECIAL EVENT:
-June 24th - Joe Bataan, Meet & Greet


always surprise guests!

+ Sweater Funk DJ's:

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drink specials
$4 cocktails $4 draft beers

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Milk Bar (SF)
Free
1840 Haight Street
(Directly across from Amoeba Records)
5:30pm- 10pm

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

Pick up a pizza at Escape From New York and bring that bad boy in.

www.milksf.com
www.hearthesounds.com




Friday MAY 20th, 2011


This weeks Guest:

...Come say "Alrato Vato" to our good friend "Richard Gypsy Fernandez" and celebrate the birth of our favorite Homie - Jose "The Homeboy Mad" .

Sounds will be provided by San Francisco's - Sweater Funk DJ's, and San Jose DJ Crews - The Souleros and The Soul Strivers. Let's send Gypsy off proper with all of his friends and family. Not to Mention Jose Valle, the man who's in charge of the "Souleros Ball"

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Join us at the only bar in the Upper Haight offering up top shelf tunes EVERY Friday! Come catch up with friends for a post work day drink, sit back, relax and unwind in a friendly social setting. Guests DJ's every week from some of our favorite crews in the world! Quality music with loads of soul, always.

~DJs~
*SWEATER FUNK DJ's
*ALLEN THAYER
~THE SOULEROS~
*SOULERA UNICA
*THE SOUL STRIVERS

SPINNING - FUNK / MODERN SOUL / SWEET SOUL / RARE OLDIES


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Milk Bar (SF)
Free
1840 Haight Street
(Directly across from Amoeba Records)
9:30pm- 2pm

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

THIS IS FRIENDLY, FAMILY EVENT. NO SET TRIPPING...


www.milksf.com
www.hearthesounds.com





Saturday May 21 2011

SWEATER FUNK DJs CLOSE OUT NIGHT MARKET

OK, so if you've ever cornered any of the Sweater Funk crew and chatted us up, you know the conversation pretty much lingers around 2 topics: records and FOOD! So, yeah we're basically playing a very cool farmers market with a full bar and we're stoked! We'll be playing Sweater Funk approved boogie, modern soul and funk all night long!
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SF Underground Market will be an all day event at Public Works this Saturday. Local food vendors will be slinging their wares all day long and into the night with Sweater Funk DJs running a dance party in the upstairs room. Get there early, stuff your face, stick around and dance your ass off!

With Sweater Funk DJs:

*GUILLERMO * MAMABEAR * VINYLRICHIE*

$5 cover

Market is all day 11 am til 11 pm, Sweater Funk DJs in the upstairs room at 10 PM.

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HERE'S A SHORT LIST OF VENDORS FOR THE NIGHT MARKET:

Adobo – Chicken thigh & pork belly adobo

Gluttony Catering Co. – Duck Confit tacos & Veggie chips

BiBimBopBowl – Korean food

A Humble Plate – Laotian sausage sliders

Hella Vegan Eats –Rare vegan deliciousness

Halal Halal – NY Style Halal beef

Jerk. – Jerk Chicken

City Smoke House – Brisket & Pulled Pork Sliders

Nosh This – Bacon crack and other goodness

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Plus lots more! Click here for full list of daytime and evening vendors:

SO MUCH GOOD FOOD CHECK THE MENU






SWEATER FUNK RETURNS IN MAY!

As we await the future of LiPo, we got records to play and folks who need their boogie & modern soul. Most of all, we miss hangin' with you and doin' what we do.

5/22 at THE KNOCKOUT with special SING JAY performance by MYRON & E...

ALL SHOWS ARE FREE!
9ish til 2 am

KID INQUISITIVE :: SOUL PERSUASION :: HAIGHT & SOUL

Do you know about Kid Inquisitive?

JESSE is my guest on 3-11-11 over at Haight & Soul Happy Hour which I run every Friday. Let me tell you, the man has records... I mean THE MAN HAS RECORDS. Deep tunes in a variety of genres. He always blows my mind when he plays vinyl. If you have free time, we suggest you check out SOUL PERSUASION where you can keep up to date with Jesse and his collection. Below is his latest live mix (recorded on 2-2-11) which we recommend.


Jesse Nason:
A few weeks ago I played a set at the Grow Up party in San Francisco, at Madrone (it was actually the last time they held the party there). Randy Ellis, one of the organizers of the night, was good enough to invite me to play, and he recorded the set and spent time EQ-ing and adjusting volume levels too. Other than that the mix is what you would have heard if you had been there. A good time was had by all.




KID INQUISITIVE LIVE DJ MIX - RECORDED ON 2-2-11

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

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!

HAIGHT & SOUL :: FRIDAY'S

FREEEEEEEEE

Join us Fridays on Historic Haight Street, across from Amoeba Records in the heart of San Francisco. Come on down, catch up with friends for a pre evening drink where you can relax and unwind in a blissful social setting. You never know who might stop in and play.

Sounds Provided By:

DJ Vinylrichie (Hear The Sounds / Sweater Funk Crew)

ALWAYS GUEST DJ's

+ Sweater Funk DJ's:

drink specials
$3 cocktails $3 draft beers


Jazz Funk, Modern Soul, Oldies, Lovers Rock, R&B, Low-Riders, Steppers Etc

Happy Hour:
Milk Bar (SF)
Free
1840 Haight Street
5pm- 9pm
$3 cocktails $3 draft beers

www.milksf.com
www.hearthesounds.com