Initially my first post was going to be about my BFA, Master Kev and his birthday bash @Hector Romero's FULL BODY WORK-OUT event in NYC, so here it goes...This was a special night for me, opening up for 2 of the industry's well known Djs, Hector Romero & Master Kev... it didn't stop there because Kev's good friend Dj Jask flew in from Thailand to join the line-up...WHAT A NIGHT!!
First up was yours truly and may I add this was a milestone in my fresh new career...fresh in a sense that I'm new to the scene but old-school when it comes to the craft...I was a 80's thru mid 90's Dj doing small gigs in community centers and a few NYC Bars/clubs, then I stepped down to concentrate on other things..
More on that some other time..
Opening up for Hector Romero was a vision I had back at my first WMC in 2012, that was where I re-united with the HOUSE scene. My wife and I stood the whole week and networked 80 hours to get re-acquainted with the music. That's where we fostered some new friendships starting with the lovely Megan Finnegan (did I spell that right?) who then introduced us to her brother who was non other than the one they called Master Kev..Hmm, Irish cat who loves HOUSE music and knew how to play?
I was curious,so that week I made sure I made time to check him out..It took me one event to know he was the real deal...we went to every single event he was scheduled to play. We exchanged numbers and he kept me informed with text where he would be playing next...a friendship was born. That same week I re-united with Hector Romero who I watched play in NYC's 80's music scene... Those were the days...
It was Djs like Hector that got me going every weekend to the dancefloor. We met in the lobby of the CLEVELANDER waiting for the elevator to attend an event with Mr.V & Duce Martinez on the rooftop. I took the opportunity to introduce myself and expressed to him how his music career has influenced me as a kid and now as an adult... Just seeing him at that moment let me know that the music was still very much alive. He was kind enough to speak with me and gave me some advice...
I ended the conversation with "you know, I'll be spinning along side of you one day?" he replied with one of his contagious smiles...
Well that day came last Friday! Talk about getting what you wish for~I WISH!I WISH!I WISH!
I was a bit nervous for obvious reasons but I soon got into the groove... Having Hector and Kev behind me as I played was pure bliss... I had them bopping... It felt great to get approval from these icons... I rocked out for two hours, then came Hector...
That night Hector reminded us why we love this music as he brought the room to another level, it was a tease because soon after he stepped aside to make room for Dj Jask... It was my first time hearing this cat..WOW! Not to be stereotyping anyone but DAMN! If you saw this dude on the streets one would never think this guy had so much SOUL! AMAZING selection of music Jask...
At some point in the night Hector returned to the decks to slay us some more with his selections... ANIMAL! He proceeded to take it to yet another level! SLAYED IT!..The room was prepped now for the birthday boy... Kev did his set and he did not hold back... my man covered it all... I swear this dude is not just Irish, sooooo much SOUL!
He was also visually entertaining with his hands making that mixer scream!..and if that wasn't enough, he recruited Duce Martinez to join in the frenzy..many of you know how Duce can perform hence "DUCE IS WILD" phrase..together they beat up those decks and mixer...the crowd kept asking for more...
It was a special night for our friend Kev... many came to help celebrate this occasion...lets see, we had my lovely, amazing and super supportive wife, Maritday Rodriguez, My SFA-Maureen Cortes, Bradford James from SEED RECORDINGS, Our resident Divine House Goddess-Michelle Herrera, Duce Martinez, Gladys Pizarro of LAUNCH, Jae Vynel of Mix&Vibe/J.U.M.P., Alwaysb Marcella, Shamika Sanders, PHOTOMAN, Mr.V, Anthony Poteat of KIDZ in DA KUTT, The only house music cupcake maker-Marlena Avila, Bobby Morales, The WOZ-Scott Wozniak, and on Skype but definitely in spirit-The fabulous Francesca Guru, just to name a few...
That's it for now with my first post... I will try to do one every week... Next up is Bradford James and his REBIRTH OF A MOVEMENT events this Saturday..
If you wish be featured or have your event be a part of "The Music Dose", feel free to contact me... TILL THE NEXT TIME..PEACE..MUSIC IS MEDICINE..
Congrats on your first post, Shaman! I'm so proud of you in all you are doing! Keep up the good work!!
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