Pre-Grammy Rooftop Soriée

» RSVP: https://pregrammyparty.splashthat.com/

Nueve Record Potluck 4/19/19

After a 3year run and a 3year hiatus, Nueve Record Potluck is back in its original format, inviting bi-weekly hosts, special guests and YOU! It is an all vinyl night designed for record collectors and connoisseurs 1st and 3rd Fridays from 8pm-12am. Bring 9 of your favorite albums, sign in, spin and join the music conversation! Palihouse West Hollywood : 8465 Holloway Dr. 90069 #nueverecordpotluck

Nueve Record Potluck 4/5/19

After a 3year run and a 3year hiatus, Nueve Record Potluck is back in its original format, inviting bi-weekly hosts, special guests and YOU! It is an all vinyl night designed for record collectors and connoisseurs 1st and 3rd Fridays from 8pm-12am. Bring 9 of your favorite albums, sign in, spin and join the music conversation! Palihouse West Hollywood : 8465 Holloway Dr. 90069 #nueverecordpotluck

 

6/23 LOS ANGELES! JazzIsDead IV

» This is our fourth installment of the #JazzIsDead movement, and we are happy to bring you a first look at our newest group #TheMidnightHour featuring Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge w/a 20-piece orchestra LIVE in #LosAngeles on Saturday, June 23rd @lodgeroom w/ Special Jazz DJ set by 9th Wonder. Opening sets by Sacred & Al Jackson of #JuJu & Wyldeflower. Hosted by Dr. Todd Boyd.

» Get your tickets now at The Artform Studio or online via artdontsleep.com » #harlemrenaissance #blackexcellence #linearlabs #linearlabsmusic

“So Amazing” is a re-imagining of Luther Vandross’ 1986 single. Ali and Adrian took Luther’s original vocal stems and composed new music, as if they were in the room with Luther originally. This transcendental recording is something that really makes The Midnight Hour special.

ArtDontSleep and #JazzIsDead are proud to present:
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
(Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge + 20 piece orchestra)

Special Jazz DJ Set:
9TH WONDER

JUJU Soundsystem:
AL Jackson + Sacred

Opening Set by:
Wyldeflower

Hosted by:
Dr. Todd Boyd

The Midnight Hour is Black excellence: an ode to the cultural sophistication that the Harlem Renaissance established for its people. The Midnight Hour is comprised of Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, alongside a tight rhythm section and a full orchestra. The album has features from CeeLo Green, Raphael Saadiq, Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, Eryn Allen Kane, Karolina and more.

Adrian and Ali began working on this album back in 2013, but put the project aside as they would score the hit Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage (the two even perform in an episode of the upcoming second season). The Midnight Hour is a soul/jazz/hip hop album which continues the conversations started by yesterday’s jazz and funk pioneers; those that created the bedrock of samples for hip hop producers in the 80s/90s. The Midnight Hour is sophisticated hip hop that fans will enjoy, capturing their jazz rhythm section, and a full orchestra, to analog tape.

One of the seminal compositions, “Questions,” originally began as an unfinished Midnight Hour demo with Cee-Lo Green. However, Kendrick Lamar heard the track and wanted to sample portions for his GRAMMY-winning album To Pimp a Butterfly (the song ultimately made it to Kendrick’s 2016 compilation Untitled Unmastered as “Untitled 06 | 06.30.2014.”). The full, completed version of “Questions” is now the lead single on The Midnight Hour.

“So Amazing” is a reimagining of Luther Vandross’ 1986 single. Ali and Adrian took Luther’s original vocal stems and composed new music, as if they were in the room with Luther originally. This transcendental recording is something that really makes The Midnight Hour special.

The 20 track, full length double album, will be released on Linear Labs and distributed digitally by INgrooves and vinyl will be distributed by Traffic Entertainment, world wide on June 8, 2018. For more information, please visit www.linearlabsmusic.com.

06.01.18 HIGHER! Sly Stone Tribute

Music Director/Producer: Dexter Story | Vocalists: Bilal, Joi, Novena Carmel, Godfrey At Large, Jimetta Rose, Jack Davey, Rayburn Waltz, Dexter Story, Mark Cross, Lonnie Marshall, John Bigham | Guitar: Molly Miller | Keys: Mark Cross | Drums: Phillip “Fish” Fisher | Percussion: Dexter Story | Bass: Lonnie Marshall | Hammond B3 Organ: Jack Maeby | Alto Saxophone: Geoff “Double G” Gallegos | Tenor Saxophone: Matthew DeMerritt | Trumpet: Brandyn Phillips & very special surprise guests*

Higher! The Psychedelic Soul & Genius of Sly and The Family Stone (1966-1983)

Celebrating the ubiquitous ‪Sly Stone,‬ his musical cohorts and the funky sounds of liberation. Exercise your freedom to be Fresh, to Dance to the Music and to Stand by joining us on a trip through some of the most magical and influential music in history.

Friday, June 1st, 2018 | Los Angeles | 8pm | FREE

Music Director: Dexter Story
Producer: Rocio Wyldeflower Contreras
Co-Producers: Dexter Story & Novena Carmel
Host & Creative Consultant: Nelson George
Visuals: Señor Quiza (Museum of Traffic)
Poster Design: Rani de Leon

-RSVP on Facebook–

Grand Performances / California Plaza
350 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90071

grandperformances.org

More info: http://bit.ly/2FYQE4w

Directions: www.grandperformances.org/directions

 

CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND IN PALM SPRINGS!

Co-founder of LA’s monthly vinyl record potluck, #nueve, Rocio “wyldeflower” Contreras is constantly celebrating music lovers in all ways. A well-known event & concert producer, record collector and music connoisseur, her collection, in revolutions of nine, will effortlessly peak any top playlist, challenge shazaam and uplift even the most somber of spirits. Rocio is praised as a music selector inspired by discovery, always digging deeper to connect and explore. Catch Rocio behind the turntables clearing space and setting intention with her coveted vinyl collection.

dublab is a non-profit radio station dedicated to the growth of music, arts and culture broadcasting from Los Angeles since 1999. Their mission is to share freeform radio transmissions with an international audience. dublab’s programming has expanded to include production of art exhibits, films, events and record releases as well as affiliate stations in Germany (dublab.de), Japan (dublab.jp) and Spain (dublab.es).

Celebrating Luther on 4/19

Luther Vandross is a HUGE part of our lives! Ali actually recorded for Luther for one of Luthers records. Adrian is the most die hard fan of Luther I have ever met. This is something close to these guys and they have something very special to hare with you.

Los Angeles Luther fans! Join us for a Celebration of the Life and Birthday of Luther Vandross on Thursday, April 19th!

TICKETS

Special All Luther DJ set by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Opening DJ Set by Moni Vargas of Friends We Love and hosted by Aaron Byrd from KCRW.

This Thursday, April 19th, 2018
ArtDontSleep presents:
A Celebration Of The Life And Birthday Of:
LUTHER VANDROSS

Featuring A Special All Luther Vandross DJ Set By:
ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD & ADRIAN YOUNGEOpening DJ Set By:
Moni Vargas (Friends We Love)Hosted By:
Aaron Byrd (KCRW)

A little known fact, Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad are HUGE Luther Vandross fans. A year ago, we all had the opportunity to meet the Luther Estate and the guys all hit it off. So, on Luther’s birthday this year, Adrian and Ali are doing the first ever Luther Vandross Party, on the eve of Luther’s birthday! Come sing happy birthday to possibly, the greatest male vocalist of all time.

 

Queens Fest 2018!

ATTN LA:
The Queens are back in town!

QUEENS OF THE NEW AGE: 
“Festival of Extraordinary Women”

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018
California African American Muesum

featuring live performances by 
KING
ILL CAMILLE
LINAFORNIA 
AMINDI K. FROST
KONA  |  AKUA

with DJ sets from
MISS JACK DAVEY
NOVENA CARMEL
MONI VARGAS
ALIMA LEE
WYLDFLOWER 

and spoken word 
YAZMIN MONET WATKINS

plus DJ workshops 
GIRLS MAKE BEATS

Sip + Paint workshops 
EYE HEART ART 

& delicious food trucks 
Peaches Smokehouse
ABEAUTIFULLIFE
Ralph & Richies

Plus a host of amazing locally sourced vendors.

All women, All day, All ages, All FREE!!
RSVP: QUEENS.LA

#QUEENSFEST18

” LA’s first all ages, all women’s music festival for the people. ”

A full day of light beaming featuring DJs, live performances, food trucks, beer garden, powerful discussions, sip+paint workshops and hands-on DJ workshops.

presented in partnership withCalifornia African American Museum
and
Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation

SUNDAY 8 APRIL 2018 | 12PM
CAAM, EXPOSITION PARK
600 State Dr. CA 90037

 

02.13.18 | JAZZ IS DEAD & Ayalew Mesfin

JAZZ IS DEAD is back Los Angeles!

TICKETS & DETAILS: ARTDONTSLEEP.COM

On Valentines Eve, One ticket gets you into two incredible shows: Jazz is Dead upstairs at The Echo & The Return of 70’s Ethiopian Funk God, Ayalew Mesfin w/ Debo Band  downstairs at The Echoplex • Will be one for the books! •
The love is real, Los Angeles ❤

Details below*

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The Return of Ayalew Mesfin, The 70’s Ethiopian Funk God!

February 13th, 2018
Vinyl Me, Please., Now Again Records and ArtDontSleep present:
The Return of Ayalew Mesfin w/ Debo Band

With opening performances by:
Wondem and Ethio Cali

DJ sets by
Egon
+ Special Surprise Guests

Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd, LA, CA. 90026
21+ tickets @ $20

From the album Hasabe (My Worries), a Now-Again x Vinyl Me, Please release, coming January 23. Ayalew Mesfin is among the legends of a 1970s Ethiopian funk era whose music was forced underground by his country’s government. Now, over 40 years later, his triumphant return gives us a chance to discover a rare & beautiful moment in music history.

*TICKETS: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1625818

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 We’ve been working really hard on this and we are excited to be presenting it to you.
If you purchase entry into one of the events, you will be granted entry into both events. This is a very special one time happening and only going down in Los Angeles!

12.14.17 | Jazz is Dead | LA!

JAZZ is DEAD, LOS ANGELES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2017 | 8PM
TICKETS

Live Performances By:
Keyon Harold and Friends (NYC) w/ surprise guests
Josef Leimberg Astral Progression Ensemble (LA)

DJ Sets by:
Adrian Younge (Linear Labs/Artform Studio)
Sacred (Juju)
Wyldeflower (Nueve)

Tix avail at www.artdontsleep.com
Physical Tix avail @ The Artform Studio

An ArtDontSleep Production
Support from Mass Appeal, Legacy Recordings and Sid The Cat

Keyon Harrold x Gerogia Anne Muldrow x Jermaine Holmes:

12.8.17 | Autumn IV

tickets » www.queens.la

LOS ANGELES!! Meet us at Resident this Friday (12/8) for the closing of AUTUMN by QUEENS OF THE NEW AGE ! Featuring DJ’s, live performances and an open bar courtesy of Espolòn Tequila Tickets are avail now http://queens.la/

AUTUMN IV featuring…

Azul
Marian Mereba
Linafornia
with special guests
MS. Jack Davey !!!
introducing KONA & Rayana Jay
hosted by Ill Camille
with DJs Rocío Contreras aka
Wyldeflower & Novena Carmel
& Soraya La Pread

FRIDAY
December 8, 2017
Doors: 8PM

Resident DTLA
428 S. Hewitt St.
Los Angeles

Following last year’s popular gallery series, Queens of the New Age in Celebration of Extraordinary Women returns with AUTUMN, turning the spotlight on a three of last Fall’s rising stars with a series of four intimate concerts at Resident, DTLA. Powered by Mixed Feelings and the one mind group, AUTUMN will feature live performances from AUTUMN residents; Mereba, Linafornia and Azul featuring support from established special guests, visual artists, performing artists, producers, deejays and most importantly the young creative minds striving to find that spotlight. AUTUMN, continues Friday, December 8th at Resident, DTLA.

QUEENS OF THE NEW AGE established in 2015, in celebration of extraordinary women, features an array of well-known and burgeoning female performing and visual artists. Our mission is to strengthen the connective tissue amongst this creative community by fostering space for female talent to showcase their work while increasing their audience and demand for larger shows, festivals and brand partnerships worldwide. Through use of our media and event partners, our global footprint continues to expand, making the Queens of the New Age stage a staple incubator for new acts. The Queens creative network includes performing artists, musicians, producers, deejays, comedians and dancers as well as photographers, videographers, directors, sound engineers and designers. Queens talent network includes: Willow Smith, KING, Anna Wise, Kilo Kish, Jamila Woods, Emari Traffie, Hannah Faith, Tiffany Gouche, Eden Hagos, Madame Ghandi, Quinta B., Arima Ederra, Mereba, Linafornia, Azul and more.

11.10.17 | AUTUMN by QUEENS

Celebrating Extra Ordinary Women ~ QUEENS.LA  ~

#LA! The Queens are back! This Friday, Nov. 10th @residentdtla for round II of #AUTUMNbyQUEENS this weeks billing includes LA favorites @JimettaRose, @IllCamille and moi, @wyldeflower I’ll be bringing some vinyl gems for your eardrums right at doors (8pm) Our gracious host @novenacarmel will give us the greenlight for showtime around 9pm and if I were you, I’d stick around after the show for a our groovy little dance party (if you don’t know, now you know!) featuring a very special surprise guest selecta*

~ tickets available » NOW « via: queens.la

~ tickets available now via » queens.la

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» QUEENS.la «

09.17.17 | Astral Progressions | LIVE!

TICKETS: bit.ly/JOSEFLEIMBERG

Join us at the historic Ford Theatres in Hollywood for a concert under the stars. Virtuoso trumpeter and composer Josef Leimberg will make his Ford Theatres debut performing music from his recent album, Astral Progressions, a fusion of cosmic jazz with soul, R&B and hip-hop.

For his Ford performance, he will bring along some of his favorite musicians and collaborators, including singer/songwriters Bilal, Jimetta Rose Music and Jermaine Holmes (D’Angelo’s The Vanguard/Drumhedz), to perform his signature style of innovative and expansive jazz.

Gates open at 5:30pm.
Show starts promptly at 7:30pm.

Bring your food and drinks (beer and wine permitted) and picnic on the plaza. Special pre-show performance on “The Zev” terrace with Kobie Dozier (saxaphone) and Gina Ramirez (double bass)

More about Josef Leimberg:
Josef appeared on Kendrick Lamar‘s Grammy Award–winning LP To Pimp a Butterfly, and has worked with Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Funkadelic, Thundercat and Dr Dre, among others.

“The West Coast jazz scene is having a moment. Led by the inimitable Kamasi Washington, it has also bred standout artists like Terrace Martin, Miles Mosley, whilst also birthing the careers of Thundercat and Flying Lotus.

“On his solo debut, “Astral Progressions,” Leimberg blasts into a decidedly cosmic realm, one that recalls Sun Ra’s transfixing work with the Mini-Moog synthesizer in the 1970s, except channeled through contemporary beat-based Los Angeles and filled with generational vigor. It’s music, thick with reverb, echo, layers of voices and a free-floating spirit that celebrates sonic spontaneity. Leimberg mixes these elements into compositions that suggest smoky cocktail jazz of the 1960s or the opening theme to a movie about a Leimert Park love affair.”—Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times

MORE ABOUT THE FORD: At 1,200 seats, the Ford Theatres creates an intimate concert experience that is a favorite among Angelenos. Each summer, the Ford hosts a diverse roster of events representing music and dance styles reflective of the communities that comprise Los Angeles County. Located in a County regional park in the Hollywood Hills, the Ford is owned by the County of Los Angeles and operated in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Ford Theatre Foundation. The Ford Theatres 2017 Summer Season runs now through October 17. A complete season schedule, directions to the theatre and parking information can be found at FordTheatres.org. Ticket prices start at $25; Reserved Seating. Tickets are available at FordTheatres.org or 323-461-3673 (for non-visual media 323-GO-1-FORD). To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more, please visit FordTheatres.org.

WHERE: Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068

HOW: (323) 461-3673 or FordTheatres.org

PARKING: Onsite, stacked. $10 per vehicle for evening shows; $1 per vehicle for morning family shows, cash only. Carpool and save: three or more people per vehicle pay only $5 for parking for evening shows. A FREE shuttle to the Ford services the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station lot at Lankershim Blvd. and Campo de Cahuenga (excluding Big World Fun and JAM Sessions). The Ford shuttle stops in the “kiss
and ride” area and cycles every 20 minutes. For non-stacked off-site parking, a FREE shuttle services the parking structure located at 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (new); parking costs $12, cash only.

OTHER: Dress appropriately for outdoor seating.
This event is part of the Artists Partnership Series, a multidisciplinary performing arts series presented in partnership with LA County-based arts organizations and producers that, combined with IGNITE @ the FORD!, JAM Sessions and Big World Fun, make up the Ford Theatres’ celebratory 2017 Summer Season. A complete season schedule, directions to the theatre and parking information can be found at FordTheatres.org.
The Ford is disabled accessible. Portable wireless listening devices are available upon request.

09.02.17 | South LA’s Power Fest!

 

Community Coalition Presents:
POWER FEST 2017 | Saturday, September 2nd, 2017
Martin Luther King Junior Park 3900 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles CA 90062Join us for the 6th Annual South LA Power Fest on September 2, 2017. Power Fest is one of LA’s premier community music festivals, that attracts thousands in a day of celebration, civic empowerment, and cultural immersion in South Los Angeles.Come enjoy great music, art installations, good food, and special activities for kids and families! You’re not going to want to miss this amazing and FREE event.

This year’s Power Fest lineup draws on the many cultural influences that call South LA home to help lift up an inclusive vision for the future of America. While events across the country have been driving us apart, Power Fest will bring us all together.

RSVP at our website: http://SouthLAPowerfest.com/

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
Ro James
Ill Camille
La Chamba
Rae Khalil
Subsuelo
Changui Majadero
Al Jackson
DJ WORDAMOUPH

Bananas (Leimert Park)

with LIVE Screen Printing by Hit+Run! 

FEATURING INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING starting at 12PM in our Together We Rise LA and Empowerment Tents and our Kids Zone! 

POWER FEST 2017 MIX by DJ Al Jackson:
http://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thesoulchildren/episodes/2017-08-16T20_21_15-07_00

RSVP at our website: http://SouthLAPowerfest.com
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/110428889632071 Offical Hashtags:
#SouthLAPowerFest
#ReImagineJustice

RSVP at our website: http://SouthLAPowerfest.com/

[VIDEO] Mothership Landing Live Stream!

The spirit of The Mothership was alive and beaming in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Funk, celebrated under the stars cradled by the sweet, warm California summertime breeze. Under the music direction of maestro Dexter Story with an absolutely incredible cast of artists. See below follow the link to explore the universe that bloomed out of 1977 in 2017. It was and is a magical one…

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WATCH HERE: https://www.facebook.com/GrandPerformances/videos/10154851756432263/

It was an absolute honor to co-produce this experience for the city of Los Angeles on the magical ‘water stage’ at Grand Performances, thankful for the tremendous energy, history and ride this show took us on. Celebrating “The Music, The People & The Rhythm of The One”

-wyldeflower

07.29.17 | Mothership Landing: Funk and The Afrofuturist Universe of ’77 @ Grand Performances

Mothership Landing: Funk and The Afrofuturist Universe of ’77
@ Grand Performances (California Plaza)
Address: 350 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017
Time: 8-10:15pm
Admission: Free / All ages / Outdoors

40 years ago, funk music hit critical mass with the release of groundbreaking Afrofurist-themed albums like Live P-Funk Earth Tour, Funkentelechy and All ‘N All that would ignite dance floors and shape R&B and hip-hop culture forever. Join us to celebrate the cosmic genius of George Clinton, Maurice White, William “Bootsy” Collins, Bernie Worrell, Junie Morrison, Sun Ra and more…

Music Director: Dexter Story
Host: Rickey Vincent
Visuals: Señor Quizá
Producers: Rocio Wyldeflower Contreras and Dexter Story

Vocals:
Charles Jones
Dustin Warren
Jack Davey
Jimetta Rose
Kendra Foster
Lonnie Marshall
Novena Carmel
Shafiq Husayn

Musicians:
Allakoi Peete (percussion)
Brandyn Phillips (trumpet)
Chris Johnson (trombone)
Jerry Jay Flat Williams (tenor sax)
Josef Leimberg (trumpet)
Kenneth Crouch (B3 Organ)
Lonnie Marshall (bass)
Mark Cross (keys, vox)
Phillip Fisher (drums)
Woody Aplanalp (guitar)

#MothershipLandingLA #AfrofuturistUniverse77
#grandperformances

More info: http://grandperformances.org/mothership

Directions: www.grandperformances.org/directions

Facebook Event RSVP: www.facebook.com

08.21.17 | Mia Doi Todd & Gaby Hernandez @ World Stage!

Los Angeles is such a magical, musical, creative city. Blessed with many special folks creating ultra special, unique healing sounds for our hearts and souls. Gaby Hernandez and Mia Doi Todd are two of them, creating some of the most beautiful, honest, raw, sweet, sensual music – they will be performing LIVE in the beautiful city of LA. Don’t miss out on this intimate performance on Friday, October 21st as these two magical music makers share their spirits with us at the World Stage.

» Make sure to reserve your tickets NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mia-doi-todd-gaby-hernandez-the-world-stage-tickets-28346917393

Friday, October 21st | 9PM-12AM
@ The World Stage Performance Gallery
4321 Degnan Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90008

NUEVE | April 2016 | Bei Ru & Friends!

2016 has been a heavy year and we haven’t even gotten through half of it yet. Friday, April 29th is the final Friday of the fourth month of the year. Like every final friday of the month some of my favorite records collectors come together for #nueverecordpotluck! This year seems like it’s going so fast and it keeps getting heavier and heavier. We recently lost an icon, a revolutionary in sound, the purple one, I’m certain we’ll be spending a good while healing, remembering, dancing, celebrating and mourning. Music is medicine.
So thankful for it. This month we’ll be celebrating what heals us in revolutions of nine with Bei Ru and friends. Join the audible potluck, bring nine of your favorite records, sign up and share them!  See you on the dancefloor.

–Wyldeflower

some great events to look out for:

• DO IT! 4.22.16 | Short Stop
• SOUL SLAM [MJ x Prince] 6.3.2016 | Echoplex LA

LA » Go: Organic Orchestra!

» Go: Organic Orchestra

Composed and Improvisationally Conducted by Adam Rudolph

Nightly Opening Set by
Hu Vibrational meets Carlos Niño & Friends

Friday, April 1st, Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd

Limited Presale Tickets are Now Available for all 3 nights:
https://goo2016.eventbrite.com

Additional Tickets will be released at the doors each night.

(There are only 100 seats in the Theatre.)

$25.00 General Admission, $20.00 Students with I.D.

All Ages, 7:30pm Doors

Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue,
Venice, California 90291

http://electriclodge.org/

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Bennie Maupin – Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax

Pablo Calogero – Bass Clarinet, Tibetan Trumpet

Gustavo Bulgach – Clarinet

Charles Sharp – Contra Bass, B Flat Clarinet

Myka Miller – Oboe, English Horn

Emily Hay – Flutes

Ellen Burr – Flutes

Thomas Stones – Flutes

Nicole Mitchell – Flutes

David Johnson – Vibraphone

John Beasley – Keyboards
Ronit Kirchman – Violin

Bill Casale – Bass

Jeff Schwartz – Bass

Michael Dessen – Trombone

Dexter Story – Drums

Randy Gloss – Percussion

Munyungo Jackson – Percussion

Andres Renteria – Percussion

Adam Yasmin – Percussion

Allakoi Peete – Percussion

Andy Cheng – Percussion
Edgar Modesto – Percussion
Carlos Niño – Percussion

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Nightly Schedule:

8:00pm – Hu Vibrational meets Carlos Niño & Friends*
8:30pm – Go: Organic Orchestra Set 1
9:30pm – Intermission
9:45pm – Go: Organic Orchestra Set 2

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Notes:

Please arrive early. Parking is available in the Electric Lodge lot.
Tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cash Only. We highly recommend you buy Presale Tickets:
https://goo2016.eventbrite.com

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c o n n e c t :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Go-Organic-Orchestra/49249259623
http://www.metarecords.com/go.html

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*Celebrating New Releases:

Hu Vibrational Presents 
The Epic Botanical Beat Suite
Meta Records

(Out Now!)

and

Carlos Niño & Friends
Flutes, Echoes, It’s All Happening!
Leaving Records

(Copies will be available here for the first time anywhere!)

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Nueve : “Hey Ladies” Edition! 3/25/16

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

each month “nueve” (9) brings together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

friday, 3.25.16 ~ Hey Ladies Edition
featuring:
DJ Rashida
DJ Shiva
Gaby Hernandez
Leems
Sofie
Novena
& YOU!!!

7pm-1am
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*
curated/hosted by: wyldeflower

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday. join us!

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info:
http://weflyink.com/nueve
http://twitter.com/wyldeflower
#nueverecordpotluck

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

celebrating 3 years of nueve!!

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

each month “nueve” (9) brings together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

friday, 2.26.16 ~ celebrating 3 years of Nueve!
feat. Dexter Story & friends!
*special sets by:
Dexter Story
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Rani de Leon
Carlos Niño
Sonny Abegaze
& YOU!!!

7pm-1am
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*
curated/hosted by: wyldeflower

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday. join us!

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info:
http://weflyink.com/nueve
http://twitter.com/wyldeflower
#nueverecordpotluck

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

first nueve record potluck of the year!

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

each month “nueve” (9) brings together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

friday, 1.29.16
Rap Roations feat Payray, Giovanni Marks, Tully & SimEauto.

7pm-1am
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*

curated/hosted by: wyldeflower (simultaneously flying to brasil)

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply stop by & listen, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday of the month.

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info:
http://weflyink.com/nueve
http://twitter.com/wyldeflower
#nueverecordpotluck

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

Celebrating 100 Years!

Join us for The Townhouse’s 100 Year Celebration!

Saturday, December 5th~
in The Del Monte:
5pm – Brad Kay’s Regressive Jazz Quartet
6PM – Talk: The interesting history of Prohibition + Venice + Townhouse w/ Charles Perry
8PM – DJ Alvin Piranhas + Mattson 2, Farmer Dave & guests (live)
10:30PM – DJ JEDI (Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Disco, Dance & more)

Townhouse bar: DJs (Vinyl Don, Mark Maxwell, Wyldeflower, Novena Carmel) begins @ 6pm

+ more fun like 1 HOUR of PROHIBITION PRICED DRINKS when we ring the bell, BRASS BAND parade, and a one-of-a-kind boozy coffee party at MENOTTI’S starting at 5PM

Sunday, December 6th~

Downstairs at the historic The Del Monte Speakeasy:
All Vinyl Psychedelic Dance Party!
Cut Chemist, Egon, GLK, Hymnal, Jimi Hey, John Wyatt
Nobody, Wooden Wisdom (Elijah Wood & Zach Cowie)
Hosted by Carlos Niño
21+ FREE ALL NIGHT!
8PM Doors | FREE!
The Townhouse is located @:
52 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291

 

*image HERE for full townhouse calendar*

» nueve record potluck | scorpius edition vol.3

RSVP on FACEBOOK

The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble LIVE in LA!

– Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 –

ArtDontSleep presents:

The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble:

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (violin)
Katisse Buckingham (flute)
Josh Johnson (alto sax)
Mike Rocha (trumpet)
Randal Fisher (tenor sax)
Garrett Smith (trombone)
Marcel Camargo (guitar)
Sam Barsh (keys)
Gabe Noel (bass)
Jamire Williams drums)
Carlos Niño (percussion

DJ Set(s) by: HOUSE SHOES

Doors: 7pm :: Show 8pm
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/897553

Three ArtDontSleep favorite Miguel Atwood-Ferguson videos:
Suite For Ma Dukes feat Bilal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoQ8QGl0Fiw

The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat Flying Lotus, Thundercat , Chris Daddy Dave, Kamasi Washington, Joey Dosik and more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3UfR7C328

The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat: Coco, Derf Reklaw, Ndugu Chancler and more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ore3aDedPsA

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[RSVP on FACEBOOK]

nueverecordpotluck | feat.alovesupremeteam | 073115 | LA

RSVP on FACEBOOK
each month at “nueve” (nine) we bring together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

friday, 7.31.15
~special sets by #aLOVEsupremeteam
aka some of my favorite people/record collectors in Los Angeles*

7pm-1am
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*
curated/hosted by: wyldeflower

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday. join us!

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info:
http://weflyink.com/nueve
http://twitter.com/wyldeflower

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

Wattstax: Revisited | LA June 20th, 2015

Produced by Dexter Story, Jonathan Rudnick and Rocío Contreras
(producers of Minnie Riperton, People Get Ready, Nina Simone and Gil Scott-Heron tributes)

Music Director: Dexter Story | Vocalists: Jimetta Rose, Nia Andrews, Anderson .Paak, N’Dambi, John Bigham, Godfrey at Large, Loren Oden, Fanny Franklin, Kadhja Bonet​ and Chris Pierce | Percussion: Allakoi Peete | Drums: Ronald Bruner | Bass: Brandon Eugene Owens | Guitar: John Bigham | Keys: Brandon Coleman | Hammond B3 Organ: Kenneth Crouch | Tenor Saxophone: Kamasi Washington | Trombone: Elizabeth Lea | Trumpet: Christopher Gray | Flute/Bass Clarinet: Tracy Wannamae | Visuals: Steve Nalepa | MC: Jimetta Rose | Music Consultant & Honoree: Mr. Reggie Andrews

Taking place on the 50th Anniversary of the historic South Central protest events which inspired the original festival, WATTSTAX ‘REVISITED’ revives the funk, soul, dancing, and comedic fun of the 1972 concert and 1973 documentary with a signature array of dynamic performers, musicians, striking visuals and very special guests!

Saturday, June 20, 2015 / 8pm / Free

-RSVP on Facebook–

Grand Performances / California Plaza
350 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90071

grandperformances.org

n u e v e | Street Corner Music | friday 3.27 | LA

nueve record potluck. final [vinyl] fridays in los angeles, califas.

RSVP on FACEBOOK

Spaceways Radio FINALE | Sunday 3.22 | KPFK

Sunday, March 22, 2015
Spaceways Radio FINALE

Hour 1 – Live Performance by:
The Spaceways Radio / Cosmic Band Connection
with DWIGHT TRIBLE Voice, KAMASI WASHINGTON Saxophone,

MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON Strings, MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE Piano, EUGENE OWENS Bass, DEXTER STORY Drums,
and Yours Truly Percussion and Recitation of NamesHour 2 – DJ Set by: J.ROCC
https://twitter.com/jrocc

10:00pm – Midnight PACIFIC

KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles
http://www.kpfk.org/index.php/listen-live

Carlos Niño – KPFK Volunter Programmer 1995 – 2015

This will mark 20 Years of Volunteer Programming at KPFK for me.
It’s been an incredible experience! I’m truly grateful for the extended
opportunity to grow and share on the air! So much wonderful Music
and LOVE! Wow! Thank you so much for the magical journey!

-Carlos Niño

Nueve celebrates 2years w/ The Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem!

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

RSVP on FACEBOOK

each month at “nueve” (nine) we bring together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

friday, 2.27.15
~special sets by Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem*

7pm-1am
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*
curated/hosted by: wyldeflower

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday. join us!

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info:
http://weflyink.com/nueve
http://twitter.com/wyldeflower

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

first nueve record potluck of the year!

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

remember the root

» be thankful for your eternal spirit, for the light that shines so beautifully within. be thankful for the ability to create, love, learn, teach, grow & organize. to get angry, to sing your life, to cry, to forgive. to inspire others, to rise. be good to one another. remember the root. everyday.

» nueve 11.28.14 _ hosted by RAS G!

nueve, in scorpius fashion. 10.31.14_7p-11p

sweet serenades,

saudade.

Nueve record potluck w/ Nix & Scenery~

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

each month at “nueve” (nine) we bring together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final (vinyl) friday. join us!

friday, 4.25.14*
hosted by: Nix Glass & Scenery Samundra!

~Over the last 14 months or so Nix and Scenery have selected their 9 records and made their way over to The Virgil to share them with us. Each time they share their selections they’ve taken us on amazing, rare, gem filled audible journeys, this month they are hosting and bringing a few sets of 9 to share! Join us for drink and sound specials, every final friday of the month in LA!

7pm-11pm
no cover | drink/sound specials | rotating 9 record sets*
curated by: wyldeflower

@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029
RSVP on FACEBOOK

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info: http://weflyink.com/nueve

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

total lunar love

this.

Milk&Honey w/ CohenBeats + Alter + Pbdy & special guests!

a sweet blend of beats, rhymes & everything in between…

MILK&HONEY
jam x beat session
8.31.13

Footsie’s Bar
2640 N Figueroa St  Los Angeles, CA 90065

w/ beat sets by:
Peter Alter
CohenBeats
Paul Preston aka PBDY
& special guests!

*celebrating CohenBeats & all his awesomeness before he ventures back to his other home, listen up:
http://cohenbeatsaredope.bandcamp.com/releases

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/182238505288701

Mia Doi Todd & Dexter Story | Friday Aug 9th

DUBLAB PRESENTS…
Mia Doi Todd & Dexter Story with DJ sets by dublab

Songstress Mia Doi Todd will win you over with her warm & delicate vocals and jazz musician, Dexter Story, will perform a collection of his best jazz compositions.

Free / All Ages / 6:30-8:45pm

FOOD COURT
– DDs Chick and Catshack
– 7ate9
– Hatties
– Lemonade Brigade

VENDORS
– Belongals

levittpavilionpasadena.org
dublab.com

Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Memorial Park
85 East Holly Street
Pasadena, CA

Nueve – a monthly vinyl potluck | 7.26 hosted by :: DJ Shiva

nueve – a monthly musical potluck celebrating music lovers and their record collections in revolutions of nine.

each month at “nueve” (nine) the rotating host brings together the record collector / selector / DJ / music lover, etc., creating an open/free platform for sound exchange in 9 record rotating sets*

*everyone is welcome to bring 9 records to share or simply your ears, stop by, tune in and join the musical conversation every final friday!

7.26.13 hosted by :: DJ Shiva
RSVP on Facebook*

7pm-10pm | no cover | drink/sound specials
curated by: wyldeflower | rotating monthly hosts*

final fridays :: 7.26 | 8.30 | 9.27 | 10.25 +++
@ The Virgil :: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd LA, CA 90029

△9 = highlighting delta/change and the full cycle/completion 360º 3+6+0=9*

more info: http://weflyink.com/nueve
host link(s): https://twitter.com/iamDJShiva

*inspired by Carlos Niño’s 360º record pot-luck & Novena Carmel*

something to hold on to…

East Side Story Rehearsal Day 2, Harmony | Knobworld

control flip.

Stones Throw 56 – Thursdays in Los Angeles

Stones Throw 56

Mr.T’s Bowl, Highland Park
5621 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90042

 

w/ Stones Throw DJs
Tilt // D.V. //  +1 // Kotapop // Sakanoi // Sofie

 

Hosted by: 

Black Shakespeare & Jonwayne

9pm -2am
21andover
FREE before 1030, $5 after.

 

 

Thursday 050312

Special Guests

MatthewDavid (Leaving Records)
&
Dntel (Subpop)

 

 

Thursday 051012

Special Guests

Destroyer ( Strictly Social LA  / Soul Union / Umoja Hifi )

&

Jun (Umoja Hifi)

BRAINFEEDER 4/20 POOL PARTY @ ACE HOTEL

I’d Cry

This video was recorded in one take by B+. The audio features as a bonus track on the iTunes version of ‘Look Around The Corner’

Buy ‘Look Around The Corner’ from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/look-around-the-corner/id504549839

http://www.quanticandalice.com
http://www.mochilla.com
http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk

Shabazz Palaces – Black Up (OFFICIAL ALBUM SHORT FILM/VIDEO)

and as i stood in awe of such raw and powerful imagery all i could say to myself was… this was just what we needed… woke. (wonderful job sir Joseph)
enjoy…

Shabazz Palaces on Sub Pop http://www.subpop.com/artists/shabazz_palaces

Black Up released June 28th 2011 http://www.subpop.com/releases/shabazz_palaces/full_lengths/black_up

Directed by: Kahlil Joseph http://www.the-most.com

ain’t got time to be tired…

“we’ve got a long, long way to go”

thankful for these reminders in musical form… the road is long – the goal is strong…

MLK DAY:

PICK FROS NOT FIGHTS!™

fresh image by the good folks at FROLAB please visit: http://frolab.com