Saturday 2012.06.02: Skratcher 3!!!

I'm honored that the Skratch Lounge is part of this event!! Check it out and come support Skratcher, Skratchpad, and Skratch Lounge in Vancouver BC if you're in the area!

Stokyo, Fake Make, Innofader and Almighty presents SKRATCHER 3 "The Ultimate Turntablist Experience" Tickets - $5 (In advance) $10 (At the door) Featuring: Skratch Lounge Seattle Skratchpad San Francisco Skratcher Group Created to share and inspire existing and upcoming Turntable enthusiasts. Skratcher was formed to allow people to explore the art and beauty of Turntablism as a community. Bringing the “Bedroom DJ” out to the open and given a chance to share his/her musical expressions. SKRATCHER returns! Featuring an action packed event! Inviting existing and upcoming Turntable enthusiasts! SKRATCHER 3 includes... ____________________________________________________________
 MISTA-B (4ONEFUNK / Skratchpad / San Francisco One of the founding members of San Francisco's 4onefunk with, B.Cause, Max Kane & Teeko. A former World-Class DJ Challenger, former 3xUSA DJ Champion and Beat-Juggling/DJ Innovating extrodinare. http://soundcloud.com/dj_mista_b http://www.mixcrate.com/mistab https://twitter.com/DJ_Mista_B http://www.youtube.com/user/mistabsf ____________________________________________________________
"WRIST WAR 1" (head to head DJ Battle) Rules & Format: Competitors can use digital set up (Serato etc.) or all vinyl. Pre-production or straight freestyle. * 2 minute Elimination Round * Top 4 (1 min 2 rounds each) * Final 2 (1 min 2 rounds each) ____________________________________________________________
"USA vs CANADA" (Skratch Lounge vs Skratcher Group) * DJs names TBA! ____________________________________________________________
"Open turntable sessions" * Beats provided by DJ Relik, P-Luv & Mike MSA ____________________________________________________________
SKRATCHER after party in the Live Stock room ____________________________________________________________
*Also featuring beats and hosted by: DJ Relik (Fake Make) DJ P-Luv (Stokyo) Mike MSA (Vancity Skratch Sessions) Paul Skratch (Almighty)

Friday 2012.04.27: BACK TO THE DJ, SPRING 2012!!

BACK TO THE DJ, SPRING 2012!!

Friday, April 27th is the second Back To The DJ of 2012! This event features a solid roster of Seattle's elite DJ's, and will for sure be a night of aural stimulation for the masses. If you don't know these DJ's, you betta ask somebody to get the 411. Let's get down to a unique genre-based night of the dopest old school music:

DJ Spinja: 10-11:30 (True School Opener)
DJ Estylz: 11:30-12:00 (One Hit Wonders)
DJ Topspin: 12:00-12:30 (Mary J Blige/Uptown)
DJ Sean Cee: 12:30-1:00 (Dungeon Family)
DJ Blueyedsoul: 1:00-1:30 (Trackmasters)
DJ Bamboo: 1:30-Close (Slow Jams)

Get there early to catch your favorite DJ's - we guarantee this night will be live!!

 For party reservations and guestlist, please contact: groovetechs@gmail.com.

Joints & Jams Flyer Refresh!

Timeless Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk.  A party for the musically mature.

Friday 2012.01.27: BACK TO THE DJ, 2012!!

BACK TO THE DJ, 2012!!

Come wild out to the first Back To The DJ of 2012! On Friday, January 27th, we're about to get down with a unique genre-based night of the dopest old school music, and it's hosted by the one and only Sonny Bonoho!

Groove Techs: 10-11:30 (True School Opener)
DJ Bamboo: 11:30-12:00 (So So Def)
DJ Blesone: 12:00-12:30 (Teddy Riley)
DJ E-Rok: 12:30-1:00 (Native Tongues)
DJ Hyro: 1:00-1:30 (Flyte Tyme)
DJ Spinja: 1:30-Close (Slow Jams)

Get there early to catch your favorite DJ's - we guarantee this night will be live!! Celebrating my birthday as well!

For party reservations and discounted guestlist, please contact: groovetechs@gmail.com.

Friday 2012.01.20: Back To Basics (SF) and The Skillet (Oakland)

I finally get a chance to spin outside of Seattle with the homies out in the Bay.  This is this Friday, 01-20-2011!  Big ups to DJ Neo Geo, DJ Crimson, and the Rockit City DJ's!

A Letter To My DJ

This was truly inspiring.  This is exactly why Groove Techs was formed and exactly the vibe we still create.  We are still US.  Click on image to read the letter.