Antibalas @ SOB's, April 10th

. . .with tunes by yours truly.

Sazerac

The Ambassador presents . . .

The Rio Deal

featuring guest DJs: DJ Rios and DJ Deepak Chopra

Saturday, March 22nd
10pm - 4am

Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand Street
@ Lorimer
Williamsburg, BK

Bring your dancing shoes and order the Sazerac

Take the "L" train to Metropolitan or the "G" train to Lorimer
Hopstop it

Jim Henson had Soul

A friend recently put me on to this clip. I dare say it was the most soulful day on Sesame Street.

Sabor. . .

. . .con Salsa

Rainy Days

John Coltrane-Naima
from Giant Step (Atlantic, 1959)

Seems like Autumn came to visit New York a little early. . .at least for these last couple of days. Most people have been complaining, but I don't mind it. I mean sure, summer is nice. But nothing beats a good, cold, rainy, autumn day. It's the kind of day I like to throw on some Coltrane.

Now it was decided earlier today, in a very deep debate, that Bird is the definative god of the Bebop era. Very few will argue with that statement. But I have to say, Bird doesn't compliment a rainy fall day the way Coltrane does. So for those of you in New York City. Looks like we got one more rainy day. . .and it goes great with this track. Enjoy.

Some Like it hot. . .

. . . and those who do should check out the new Wax Poetics Record Rundown. Check in every Thursday @ 12am to hear DJ O. Mann, DJ J. Kirby, and yours truly DJ Rios-live on East Village Radio. Oh. . .what's that? You ask what kind of music? The Good kind of music. Tune in.

Kings of Diggin. . .

Most of us music bloggers are faking it compared to these guys. Kon and Amir are the real deal. Their crates are deep. . .and now they're about to share the wealth. Check their new blog here, and be sure to look out for their new comp mix on Oct. 2nd.

Eddie Palmieri in Central Park

Dope footage. Wish I was there.

I Feel Good

He was the man even when he was high.