The More I See The Less I Know...

Yesterday was one of those strange days where everything seemed a little off. I was late for work for the first time in years (I'm one of those rare breeds, a morning person) and from then on in I just didn't feel right. Life has been a bit busy lately, as I've started taking classes two days a week after work in web design. In retrospect, I probably should have picked a different semester other than the summer to try and tackle on all these things, as every other day it seems like someones having a baby, getting married, or making some other large life decision that warrants a celebration.

As soon as I made it home last night, all I wanted to do was throw on comfortable clothes, pour myself a huge glass of water (I was thirsty, ok?) and veg out on the couch. I finally watched this week's season finale of Weeds and by the episodes end I was off my feet dancing around like a chicken with its head cut off (luckily Pat was out so he didn't have to witness this moment). Why, you ask? Well the episode ended with this fabulous "dance" number with a song called "Say Hey (I Love You". Since then, I haven't been able to stop listening.

Check out the video of the scene here.

However, the point of this post (sometimes I find one) is that I am djing tomorrow night for the first time in what seems like forever and I'll probably play that awesome tune above (see the correlation?) The night is to celebrate the release of second EP Restaurant Airport. I caught the boys last month for the 1st EP party (there will be 3 in this series) and it was surreal to see how they've transitioned over the years. Their new work is really something to get excited about, and judging from the turnout last month, I think tomorrow is going to be a pretty crazy night.

More details on the event can be found here and make sure you download Restaurant Airport (FOR FREE) before coming out to the show.

DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Airport

See you tomorrow!

Playtime!

I swear I have a million posts written in my head that I so wish I had time to write. I promise I'll get something up in the next week...but until then...

I've decided to get back to djing! It was a Rachael-friendly time (4-9 PM) at a very cool new bar (Arrow Bar) with drink specials for my favorite people (2 for 1 drinks all night!)

Flyer below, or come RSVP on facebook!

Yes, I'm Still Here

Hello. I know it's been forever, and I PROMISE I'll update this blog sooner than later, life has just been a bit crazy lately! Lots of changes, and all for the good.

If you'd like to discuss in person, or just check out some awesome music, I am coming out of DJ retirement for one night only in celebration of the 4th anniversary of Pat's blog! Wow! I'll even be teaming up with my one and only partner in crime: Miss Nora K. It's going to be an awesome night, so you should come.

Click here or here for more info (the latter of which is currently up on our refigerator!)

Tonight: Jukebox The Ghost's CD Release Show

Horrah! Jukebox The Ghost's debut album has finally come out. And let me tell you—it's pretty darn fantastic. (Read my semi-obsessive review/gush session here.) The boys will be celebrating in New York tonight (with copies of Let Live And Let Ghost in their hands) and I found it worthy of coming out of DJ retirement. Because not only is Jukebox The Ghost playing, but my good pals A Brief Smile are as well. Like I said, horrah!

Here are the details:

JUKEBOX THE GHOST CD RELEASE SHOW
Union Hall, 702 Union Street Brooklyn
8 PM: DJ Underrated On Decks!
9 PM: Hymns
10 PM: A Brief Smile
11 PM: Jukebox The Ghost
A Brief Smile (10),(8)
Doors at 8 (there a couple tickets left at the door so get there early!)

Dancing Shoes: Ruby | Kaiser Chiefs

We're back at the Skinny tonight, determined to make you stay up late on a Thursday night and dance with us until the wee hours of the morning. Nora just informed me that she is going to need a lot of Red Bull to make it through the night. Me? Just keep the tunes cranking and I wont get cranky.

Or actually, to keep both of us up, we just need one song. This one song has been the basis of all language and vocabulary this week. Instead of actually speaking in sentences Nora and I have resorted to one word. And that word? ROOOOOBAAAAAAYYYY.

The new Kaiser Chiefs song is the greatest thing I've heard in a very long time. Thanks to Matt for finding it for us. Because now, our lives have drastically changed.

Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby

We'll see you tonight. And make sure you yell ROOOOOOBAAAAAAAY.

thursdays is OUR day

Ah, the holidays.

We're ready to kick off the holiday weekend in style, officially. We hear certain other parties haven't lasted the Thursday night time slot, but it seems to be doing us just fine. Who doesn't like to go into work on friday morning still drunk? It only makes the day that much more fun.

I digress.

Tonight we are celebrating the holidays before we take off to our respective locations. I'd imagine there will be some mistletoe, some santa hats, and probably a eggnog or two.

Come out and celebrate your new favorite night with your new favorite djs...we won't tell the others.

10-4 at the skinny
w/ nora and rachael
174 orchard street @ stanton

AND

New episode of The BLOG SHOW is up at www.breakthruradio.com

This week we present their holiday special complete with brand new exclusives from NYC's own White Rabbits and Surefire, plus holiday tracks from Princeton, Aberdeen City, and Snowden. Enjoy!

Kid On Your Shoulders - White Rabbits
Where's My Christmas Morning - Princeton
Just Like Christmas - Aberdeen City

Love's On The Inside - Surefire
What Else Could I Say - Surefire
The New Standard - Surefire

Raised By Wolves - Voxtrot
Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives - Voxtrot
The Start Of Something - Voxtrot

Photograph - Eagle*Seagull
Beauty Is A Knife - Eagle*Seagull
Death Could Be At The Door - Eagle*Seagull

White Christmas - Snowden

Check out the hotness over at www.breakthruradio.com and click on "The Blog Show." Awesome!

One Hit Wonder Day

Well it's Friday, and I've decided to declare it "One Hit Wonder" Day at the office. I'm playing dj.

Earlier in the week, Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever" randomly entered my brain and I couldn't get it out of my head. What a classic. I remember actually buying the CD single of this song. Remember when you used to buy singles? Maybe that was just me. Anyways, I used to play this song over and over again when I was at the age of 12, and here I am 10 years later doing the exact same thing.

I've decided I want a band to cover this song. It's screaming for it. Please, please, please. If you know what is good for you, you will make this song rocking and we will all be better because of it.

Thank you.

Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever

Tonight @ The Skinny

I've been on my sickbed for far too long. I'm back and going to make up for the last two times I’ve missed by dancing around like an idiot and playing fantastic songs.

Come. See. Witness.

10-4 at the skinny
w/ nora and rachael
174 orchard street @ stanton

no cover+cheap drinks+smoking upstairs = awesomesauce.

It's cold outside, but oh so hot on Thursday nights.

Dancing Shoes: All Sparks (Phones Remix) | Editors

Holy shite. Just when I was forgetting how much I actually do, in fact, love Editors, they come out with a remix album that is, well....bonkers. (In a good way of course)

Now I'm remembering how nutty I would get when I would see them play, especially at that first NYC appearance at Rothko (RIP). Feels like ages ago, doesn't it? Well, they are still going. And going strong.

All of The Back Room was just screaming remixes from the get-go, so I'm glad to see we now have a nifty little collection. You can buy the whole EP on iTunes. This remix of "All Sparks," while not on the EP has gotten me wide awake at 8 AM. I'm having fun dancing around my room. It has replaced coffee...for now.

You can bet I will be spinning this on Thursday at The Skinny when I finally return to the dj booth. It's been since Halloween since I've last djed. Can you believe it? I can't. Well, I'm back. So get ready.

Editors - All Sparks (Phones Remix)

No Thanks-giving

Well, I regret to inform you that I will not be at The Skinny tonight for our wonderful pre-Turkey Day dance off. While I had been sniffly and congested for the past four days, last night took a turn for the worse. After a restless sleep, I found myself in emergency care this morning, wheezing beyond control and then diagnosed with some sort of bronchial infection.

Awesome.

I've been told that DJing is not part of the recovery, unfortunately, so Nora will be on her own tonight. So that's all the more reason why you should go and keep her company. Have a drink of seven in honor of me. Don't forget that the $30 open bar starts at 11 PM. I'll be dancing on my sickbed.

Looks like it'll just be puppy and me for Turkey day tomorrow. I think I have a frozen dinner somewhere.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Hopefully it's better than mine...

SMILE like you mean it!

Still sick. Head feeling like it's going to explode. But I am a trooper and I will stay strong, and you know why?

Nora and I are djing at The Skinny THIS Wednesday as a pre-turkey day dance off. And we JUST heard that there will be 5 hours of OPEN CRAZY BAR from 11pm -4am. 30 dollars for ALL YOU CAN POUR DOWN YOUR THROAT. Holy potatoes, am I going to be hungover for Thanksgiving, or what!

Wednesday @ the skinny
174 orchard @ stanton
10-4 w/ your two most favorite djs EVER

Speaking of how awesome we are, head on over to Nora's blog for Tally Hall's cover of The Killers "Smile Like You Mean It." It's so amazing, I can't stop listening.

And it's only Monday...

Wednesday @ The Skinny: Pre-Turkey Bash + Walkup Afterparty

Visual representation....
p.s. I have NO photoshop skills....

afterparty for The Walkup....

any questions?