I'm elated on how successful the Skratch Lounge has become - and we're only two months into it!! Groove Technicians have once again introduced a fresh, new concept to the Northwest, and it happens the first Thursday of every month. Spawned by the Scratch Pad in the Bay (big ups to Boogie Brown for motivating me to start this whole thing), we've started an open-deck scratch session for all locally talented turntablists to come flex their skills for all to see. We currently have 6 open decks and the beats are run up top by myself and Spinja. Each DJ gets 8 bars and we just keep rotating in a circle. All DJ's have been mad respectful and let each other on - thanks for all being so humble guys! We then break for the featured tablist of the month, who gets solo time to exhibit his/her skills. Following that we have a drumming/scratching free-for-all. Then it's Joints & Jams party time for everyone.
The talent that has come through has blown my mind. Our grand opening featured DMC Champ Mista-B, representing 4onefunk. We were definitely blessed to have him come through from the Bay. This month we featured NW DMC Champ DJ Tre'. Below is a video of him doing a Guru tribute, along with a sample of what you'll hear during the open-deck sessions:
Big ups to Holy Torres for taking some amazing stills. Check out these pics:
May Skratch Lounge Pics
You don't have to be a scratch DJ to come through - if you are just into listening to this truly underrepresented art form, come through and kick back with a beer to just vibe out to good beats and cuts. Is a scratch DJ a good club DJ? Is a club DJ a good scratch DJ? Not always, but one thing is certain: scratching is the most raw form of street cred and bragging rights. Catch some wreck son...
