I’m back on the decks! I guess I knew it would happen. I’ve been a DJ for years, and in a variety of settings outside of radio, including on hotel rooftops, at a swim club in the desert, on a float in the middle of a pond, at museums, galleries, clubs, lounges, and an opera…
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I recently moderated a panel discussion on the topic of collaboration. It was part of the Ghostly Knowledge Share series, the mission of which is to demystify the creative process. Last September, I moderated an in-person panel in Los Angeles and was happy for the opportunity, once again, this time in the virtual format. I…
Comments closedLast September, Ghostly International was celebrating a milestone. The independent record label had reached 20 years, and while there have been many accomplishments over those years, there was also a lot left to do. Like true thought-leaders, this celebration was going to be about how to evolve in today’s changing world. I was the DJ,…
1 CommentUPDATE: We will only be DJing by the pool for this event — not at the Amigo Room on Saturday evening. Which means, of course, there’s more time for mischievousness. See you at the pool! What’s better than poolside jams in the warmth of the desert sun in December? Nothing, from what I can tell.…
Comments closedI recently had the opportunity to be the voice of the world-famous Muscle Beach. But not in the way that you’d expect. Instead of focusing on the well-defined bodies that made the beach famous, the topic now included the declining mussel population that resides just adjacent to the historic landmark. It’s a homonymic trick of…
Comments closedFrom just about the very beginning, Ghostly and I have been friends. I’ve always liked Ghostly’s sound, but I’ve also liked their vision. First, it was Michael Segal‘s playful Boy Cat Bird artwork that got my attention (after moving from handwritten white labels to records with completed artwork, that is). Will Calcutt‘s photography has always…
Comments closedI was asked to DJ with actual records at Smorgasburg on a Sunday morning in DTLA. The first thing I asked was, Where’s the beer garden? It turns out that that’s where Clark Warner and I will be tomorrow from 10-1 with Beat Swapmeet and dublab. Come chill with us as we play tunes. Smorgasburg…
Comments closedJoin me for an afternoon of fun in the downtown sun Upstairs at Ace Hotel Downtown LA. Vibing Time takes place on Sunday, March 31st from 1 until 6 p.m. Small plates, beverages, music, pool and views overlooking Los Angeles. Free • All Ages
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