PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE!!! Benefit/Party for the family of Jean Charles deMenezes

Sept 4th 10pm-until
Nevada Smiths downstairs lounge
74 3rd ave between 11th and 12th streets
$10 dollars suggested donation
dj shoghi, DJ Dubta, DJ Super Sonoro

Consider this your invitation to shake your ass for a good cause.

(Please click the title above for the evite. Evite your friends!!!)

As many of you know Jean Charles de Menezes was shot 7 times in the head and shoulder for the crime of living in the same neighborhood as "suspected terrorists". There has been an independent investigation which has revealed that de Menezes was not wearing a heavy coat, nor was running away from police or even jumped the turnstiles. He simply ran for a train that was on the platform (as we all do) sat down and then was killed in plain view of everyone in the car. Now his family (who has rejected money from the organization that murdered its son) has been robbed of a breadwinner .

What me and a couple of other Djs or doing is very simple. We will play dope beats, you will dance your ass off. For the privilege of hearing our dope beats you will have to pay the $10 suggested donation. Every single penny will go to the de Menezes family in Brazil. So you can dance, get drunk, and feel good about yourself in the morning.

So here goes a little sample of what you will hear Sunday Sept 4th 10p-until (You should be off on Mon, it is labor day!!)

Galeao 70 1:32 Radio Continental
Beleza 4:26 Trio Mocoto
Easy Boom 5:41 Drumagick
Samba Do Gringo Paulista 3:57 Suba
Simba 4:28 Carla Alexandar
Beside Brazil 3:52 Petgroove
Forró Esferográfico 2:37 Cabruêra
Happy In Rio (Spiritual South Remix) 5:56 Max Sedgley
A Dança Da Moda 3:40 DJ Dolores&Orchestra Santa Massa
Hip Hop Não Para 3:55 Ginger Ale vs Z'Africa Brasil
Se Lembra? (Remix) 3:45 Veiga & Salazar
Beatboxsamba 1:03 Fernandinho Beat Box
Gorila Urbano 3:38 Mamelo Sound System
Samba Vocalizado (The Vocal Samba) 2:20 Luciano Perrone
A Procura Da Batida Perfeita 3:00 Marcelo D2
São Negrão 5:08 Rappin Hood
Batmacumba 2:33 Gilberto Gil
Vamos Farrear 2:53 Pinduca
Cosa Fea 3:02 Dusminguet Go
Cosa Nostra 3:57 Erlon Chaves
A Minha Menina 4:36 Os Mutantes
Princesa Negra De Angola 3:40 Bebeto
Bossa Per Due 5:51 Nicola Conte
Sem Contenção 3:07 Bebel Gilberto
Instalacon Do Samba (Acoustic Version) 3:23 S-Tone Inc Introduces Toco
A Tribute To Brazil 3:08 Aleem
The Girl from Ipanema 5:22 Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto & Stan Getz

Happy belated Joe!!

I know this is way late but what are you gonna do about it???

Joe Strummer was one of the biggest influences in my life. He was one of the few people I have ever been around who told people (and showed people) that he loved life and being alive. He would even say it during his concerts. Not many people do that, they would be thought of as weird or fruity or something. Joe wore his love of life like a badge, like a badge a 15 yr old kid would wear of his or her's favorite band.

Here are some of my favorite Strummer songs. Enjoy!!


Joe - On The Beginnings Of The Clash 0:44
White Riot 1:56 The Clash
Koka Kola 1:47 The Clash
Trash City 4:15 Joe Strummer
Kingston Advice 2:37 The Clash
Guns On The Roof 3:15 The Clash
Get Down Moses 5:05 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
The Harder They Come 3:52 Joe Strummer & The Long Beach Dub All Stars
Forbidden City 4:46 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Ghetto Defendant 4:44 The Clash
Arms Aloft 3:47 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Global A Go-Go 5:55 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Armagideon Time 3:51 The Clash
Junco Partner 4:52 The Clash
Wrong 'Em Boyo 3:10 The Clash
Tony Adams 6:33 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Bankrobber 4:34 The Clash
Yalla, Yalla 6:56 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Let's Go Crazy 4:24 The Clash
At The Border, Guy 7:08 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
London Calling 3:19 The Clash
Techno D-Day 4:07 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Ready for War 3:58 Clash 2
Mondo Bongo 6:14 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
The Sound of the Sinners 4:01 The Clash
X-Ray Style 4:34 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
All The Young Punks (New Boots And Contracts) 4:55 The Clash
I'm So Bored With the U.S.A. 2:24 The Clash
London's Burning 2:12 The Clash
All In a Day 4:55 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
Safe European Home 3:50 The Clash
Ramshackle Day Parade 4:02 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
One More Time 3:32 The Clash
Garageland 3:12 The Clash
Julie's In The Drug Squad 3:03 The Clash
48 Hours 1:36 The Clash
Silver and Gold 2:38 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
No Reason 1:36 Joe Strummer

Outernational blowing up sobs

Catching up

Just getting over a mean Flu which put me out for the majority of last week. I am here and rocking again. I did pick a bad week to have a flu as many things in the world which mean alot to me were going down and I didn't get a chance to reflect on them here in a timely fashion.

RIP Ibrahim Ferrer 1927-2005

What can I say what has not already been said about this man's voice? It came straight from the cuban earth, no one else did it like him. One of my favorite moments with my parents was when I sat down with them and saw the Buena Vista Social Club DVD last year. They were amazed and glued to the TV. My dad being a singer for his church really took to Ibrahim Ferrer, although Ferrer is just a bit older than my dad, I saw that he identified with him.

For me Ibrahim represents one the biggest pardoxes in life, that an American (a texan to top it off) Ry Cooder, helped save some of the most amazing artists in Cuban history from obscurity. It's a paradox for me because I personally believe that the revolution in Cuba (along with having many many problems) saved it's culture from destruction by the US (look at Puerto Rico, whose big cities have more of an North American feel than it's own. You have to search out in the countryside for any remmants of Puerto Rican Culture). Cuba has helped support many many artists thru the years (by keeping out North American music it helped it's own music to breathe, which I do realize is a contradiction in itself but that is a topic for another day) and in the process some have been left behind. So I guess here's a big up to Ry Cooder. Thanks.


Hiroshima & Nagasaki 60 years of dying....

August 6th 1945 for many people here is just another day to go the beach to a date or to do nothing. With all this hype and screaming about "terrorism" in the news all the time you would think that the date of the biggest act of terrorism in history would be something that everyone would have ingrained on their brain.

To me August 6th 1945, instead of being a date of finality as it was for thousands and thousands, was the birthday of the Fourth Reich. The USA has taken what Hitler wanted to do and refined it to perfection, well for it's citizens anyway. If anyone has any questions about this they are welcome to read the history of Central and South America (and what is happening today should be paid attention to as well), the use of Nazi generals (some of these associations are celebrated!!) to put down rebellions in Europe, and of course the genocidal war against the Iraqi people that has gone on for more than a decade.



BTW

Hey TWP, got the postcard, awesome!! Thanks!! Also awaiting the shirt, hopefully it will get here in time for the big match against Chel$ki.


Candombe Apertura 2:03 Dusminguet
Duppy Conqueror 3:47 Bob Marley & The Wailers
No Peace 3:43 Max Romeo
Blood on the Streets 4:01 Outernational
Freedom Fe Natty Featuring Tappa Zukie 2:55 Junior Ross & The Spear
Leaving Babylon 4:10 Bad Brains
Washington Bullets 3:51 The Clash
Sénégal Fast Food 4:19 Amadou & Mariam
Compositor Confundido 4:31 Ibrahim Ferrer
Dos Gardenias 3:04 Buena Vista Social Club
Hay Que Entrale A Palos Ese 4:03 Ibrahim Ferrer
De Camino a La Vereda 5:04 Buena Vista Social Club
Religious Wars 2:25 Subhumans
Kill The Poor 3:03 Dead Kennedys
Fuck America/War Story Choking Victim
I Want To Conquer The World 2:17 Bad Religion
Long Hot Summer 4:44 Tom Robinson Band
Break 2:12 Fugazi
1945 2:03 Social Distortion

French Manu Chao Album!!

Ok, does anyone know why this hasn't been released here yet?? I found some tracks (they fell off a truck alright?) and I will get them on BDB as soon as I can. Or better yet I'll update the playlist!! I love writing while thinking out loud, if that makes sense.

BTW, this album is au francais all the way thru, I also found a track Manu did with a Malian blind duo (married might I add) called Amadou et Mariam. it's called Senegal Fast Food.



Candombe Apertura 2:03 Dusminguet
Todos 4:59 Macaco
El Cantante 4:08 Sonido Acido
537 C.U.B.A. 4:23 Orishas
Helno est mort 3:36 Manu Chao
Boomerang 4:19 Daara J
DJalgaty 4:34 PEE Froiss
Richocet 3:50 Outernational
Si loin de toi, je te joue 2:51 Manu Chao
Blaw 3:44 Positive Black Soul
Voix Du Mali 5:29 113 feat. Oumou Sangare
The Hop 3:27 A Tribe Called Quest
4 Rent 3:40 Bicasso
Reunited 5:22 Wu-Tang Clan
Who's To Blame 3:13 Ozomatli Feat. Chaly 2NA
Madame banquise 2:40 Manu Chao
L'automne est las 2:59 Manu Chao
Dans mon jardin 5:33 Manu Chao
Les 1000 paillettes 4:06 Manu Chao
Remix Dub Style 3:37 Ojos De Brujo
quemalasuerte 4:29 Los de abajo
Sou Negrão 6:28 Possemente Zulu
Senegal Fast Food (ft. Amadou et Mariam) 4:18 Manu Chao
Afro-Tribal House Mix by Ob&am 3:01 Manu Chao
Year 2000 4:12 Alphabet Soup


Ciao

Outernational Vs Long Island

Is it a good thing to have a band comprised of paunchy 50 somethings doing bad covers of Alice in Chains and AC/DC play right before a political punk band?? And to top it off somewhere in the south of Long Island?? When we pulled up in front of Village Pub South and saw dozens and dozens of American Flags everywhere I knew this would be an interesting evening.

There were a good number of kids there that night mixed in with many older bikers and cock rockers, which all paid $10 dollars to go to a local bar on a friday night to watch mostly local acts play. These people, I thought, must be desperate for recreation.

There were some acts of the ubiquitous numetal genre and some others of everybody's other omnipresent category of music, emo!! I never understood the inate human need to love and internalize art to such a degree that we copy and ape it instead of creating something new. Maybe it's not the love of art at all that makes us do this but the need to be accepted and admired, I guess that's what hipsters are all about..god I hate those fucks....

So on top of of all that muzak we had to endure (don't get me wrong, there was one band which I guess was kind of emo but at least it was played at a nice pace and even enjoyable) we had to watch a bunch of Ewoks and Chewys play their cholesterol filled hearts out to their favorite covers. Not only did this make for good giggling, it cleared out all the kids and left the "club" filled with the aforementioned cock rockers (Whenever I use that term I feel like apologizing to own cock, it is such an insult. I mean my cock hasn't done anything that merits it's name being used for the worst genre of rock there is, right?)

Outernational was pretty fucking good considering they almost left. The incompetent management at the bar didn't let us know that they were running almost an hour behind, so instead of Outernational rocking a good sized crowd of bored kids and selling some cds and getting their msg out, the oversized Ewoks cleared the place out. I shot some video and got a couple of good shots. I should have more shots of this friday's show in the cultural mecca that is Warren , New Jersey.

Check my out my new Mo Blog for the pics, posting pics on blogger is a pain in the ass.

Candombe Apertura 2:03 Dusminguet
Todos 4:59 Macaco
El Cantante 4:08 Sonido Acido
537 C.U.B.A. 4:23 Orishas
Boomerang 4:19 Daara J
DJalgaty 4:34 PEE Froiss
Richocet 3:50 Outernational
Blaw 3:44 Positive Black Soul
Voix Du Mali 5:29 113 feat. Oumou Sangare
The Hop 3:27 A Tribe Called Quest
4 Rent 3:40 Bicasso
Reunited 5:22 Wu-Tang Clan
Who's To Blame 3:13 Ozomatli Feat. Chaly 2NA
Remix Dub Style 3:37 Ojos De Brujo
quemalasuerte 4:29 Los de abajo
Sou Negrão 6:28 Possemente Zulu
Year 2000 4:12 Alphabet Soup

Enjoy, Ciao!!