Friday, January 11, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
STS9 - NYE - Denver 2012
STS9
Sound Tribe Sector 9 New Years run made it to Denver,
Colorado and played three nights at the Fillmore Auditorium. The band is made
up of five members, Hunter Brown, Jeffree Lerner, David Murphy, David Phipps,
and Zach Velmer all of which are from Athens, Georgia. STS9 was able to exceed the
expectations and imaginations of their die-hard fans with another display of
lights, sound, and energy.
The electronic jam band blew the Fillmore Auditorium wide
open with their upbeat tempo and funky jams. The guys came out hard opening
with “Musical Story, Yes” and “Arigato.” After the ball dropped ending 2012 STS9 made it
snow inside the venue and played “Celebration.” The bassist David Murphy
thanked the crowd for an amazing night and wished us all the best in 2013. STS9 kept the audience content and dancing as they wrapped up the evening with the encore and one of my favorite songs ""T.W.E.L.V.E.
Sound Tribe Sector 9 sold out the Fillmore Auditorium with
over four thousand people in attendance. STS9 put on an out of this world
performance. They were simply amazing. The night was full of adventure and the
show was mind-blowing.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Decadence - Sub.Mission
Decadence
Sub.Mission
NYE 2012
We had a blast with Sub.Mission at Decadence. It was unbelievable to see over 10 thousand people raging in one area!!!! Big Ups to Sub.Mission, Fountain of Media, and all the people that came out to get down......Here's a little peak at the countdown from the Sub.Mission stage.
Thievery Corp - Aspen - Dec. 29/30
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Thievery Corporation December 29th & 30th Belly Up, Aspen |
For two nights in Aspen the Thieves took over. The buzz is built for months with Thievery Corporation comes to town. This time they sold out two shows and rocked the New Years right. Bringing the entire crew means there will be a great set from the group. See I rocks the reggae, Ras Puma sings the legendary songs with Lulu and the rest of the soulful sirens. The band is tight with their presence and their sound is mastered. The entire crowd moves from corner to corner as they sway to the rhythm. The first night brought on a long set and the "Who's who" of Colorado. Governor John Hickenlooper (Governor of Colorado), Ramona Bruland (New host of the X Games), and top tier of the Aspen social clubs were all in attendance to see the show. They don't disappoint and the second night was just as energetic.
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| Hash walking amongst the crowd. |
When Thievery Corporation comes to Aspen it's more about joining in the party than seeing a infamous group that travels the world. The Thieves are in Colorado every other month it seems. Some how the family of the Corporation is embraced in the Rockies...."because of the freedom of expression and the love of music," said Hunt at the Belly Up. "Congo Sanchez, See I, Garza, Lulu, and the whole crew are like family here. When they come it's like the royal family is coming to town. And they bring the heat on stage every time," he added.
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| The Thieves rocking with Ras Puma on the mic. |
You can bet the town is still talking about this experience. The second night was sold out and an early set at the Belly Up. As the music started you could see the people filter into the darkness around the stage. The reserved area was filled with the celebs, locals, and Aspen legends. During the set Hash, the bassist, walked out into the crowd and start increasing the excitement. The sitar brings the dancing to a steady pace throughout the set and keeps the air of the night thick with anticipation. They dropped all the favorite songs and hung out with the people after the show.
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| Frank is the OG of percussion..... |
Congo Sanchez, Jeff Franca the drummer, even tossed a great set of sound in Aspen after the second night. His reggae infused sound was blasting the night away at Regal. Hunt stopped by for the action, "It was great to catch Congo live finally. I've been listening to the tracks but it's not like hearing that beat live in person. The rhythm gets you moving and the roots, rock, reggae makes me smile like a raggamuffin."
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| Jeff Franca on the drums and Congo Sanchez on the decks..... |
Photo Cred: Joey Cutty, Hunt, and Congo Sanchez
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Clayton Vila -- "The Creep"
Clayton Vila
Gnarly Gatsby has known Clayton Vila since we took aerobics with his mom back in the day in our New England hometown of Block Island, RI.
A renaissance man in a tall- tee, Vila edited the video himself, creating a mosaic of clips that shows off his skills and swagger. The clips are drawn from Vila's segments in films from Poor Boyz Productions, STEPT and Teton Gravity Research
Wally's Aspen - Food late night (8pm-3am)
Derek Koster is the man behind the plan. Known for his gourmet catering and cooking, Wally's Aspen was opened last winter as an avenue for late night dining. They are open Tuesdays-Sunday 8pm-3am. You can see why we love this place. It's perfect for our hours in the nightlife. We were recently in Aspen and rang up Wally's to see what all the talk is about......
Offering a comprehensive menu was the first thing we noticed. Coconut Curry, Steak Quesadilla, and a Wonder Bun was our order. But we could have added about 10 more things from the menu. Tacos, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, and drinks all from this late night hut of grub.
Hunt broke out the wonder bun and just stared....."I'm not sure if I can eat something that looks this good. It's like foodie art....cinnamon bun with bacon. I guess that's the high life in Aspen. Not sure where to start on this thing...."
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| Coconut Curry is a local favorite around Aspen.... |
If you're out at Eric's, Regal, or just finishing a long hut trip.....Wally's is there for you. The food is affordable. They deliver in minutes. It's convenient and you're giving back to the locals instead of the corporate boss men in town. Think about the future and the mountain kids next time you order in Aspen. Make it a Wally's kind of night.....
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| The Wonder Bun has bacon in it...yes, bacon is what we just said.... |
String Cheese Incident - NYE review - Denver
The String Cheese
Incident
The String Cheese
Incident is made up of six band members all from Boulder and the surrounding
areas. The members are Keith Moseley, Michael Travis, Kyle Hollingsworth, Jason
Hann, Michael Kang, and Billy Nershi. Born in 1993, the band has emerged as one
of America’s most significant independent bands. The String Cheese Incident
played three nights in Broomfield for New Years.
The band played at
the 1st Bank Center, calling it their “Hometown, Throw Down.” SCI
opened night one with “Sometimes a River” and from the first song the band
never looked backed. They finished the first set with other classics such as
“Born on the Wrong Planet” and “Black Clouds”. The second set was just as epic
playing “Rollover,” “Jellyfish,” and “Sirens” encored with “Rolling In My Sweet
Baby’s Arms.” String Cheese put on a phenomenal performance that will never be
forgotten. The 1st Bank Center was decorated for the occasion with
lanterns hanging from the ceiling, amazing LED lights on stage and an all-around excellent atmosphere.
String Cheese
Incident brought love and happiness to the people in Broomfield Saturday night.
People from all over the world flew into Colorado this week for the
shows. Be sure to check out the
String Cheese Incident on Facebook, Twitter, and their website.
#4pieces @4pieces - Help Mother Nature.....
We started a new company in December for the
evolution of sustainable living in 2013. It's called #4pieces....
#4pieces = 4 pieces of trash, litter, or garbage in a picture like you see here....
Take trash and make it into art, media, and positivity
@4pieces on Instagram
"One hand in the media; One hand in the dirt"
We are all working together for a cleaner and healthier planet. We have started this campaign to help with the interaction, information, and love of the Earth. We are the change that we wish to see in the world and now we can get to work "hand in hand"for a better tomorrow. 2013 will bring along many ways to interact with #4pieces.....
It only takes ONE PICTURE A DAY to help us spread the message. So far we have had over 120 pictures posted on Instagram, over 200 people on the Facebook page, and we have sponsors/partners that are lining up for the movement in 2013. Music concerts, community events, social media give aways, spokes people, and the Grimey Gatsby staff are conjuring up new aspects of guerrilla branding and social captivation.
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| Hunt sent us this from the backside of Ajax Moutain.... |
The pictures in this feature are from all over the world - California, Colorado, Maryland, Florida, and Spain. They have all posted #4pieces pics and Hunt, the president at Grimey Gatsby, has been the most influential. He is pushing the celebrities, the staff, and the audience to get involved. He chuckled at us after few questions, "You'll see what I mean when you leave this meeting. Count all the trash from this meeting to where you parked your car for me. I'm sure there are more than 4." He leaned back in his chair and gave us a grin like the Cheshire cat. "Now you can walk by them and count, or you can pick them up....either way, Grimey Gatsby will be picking them up all over the globe."
He founded the company, takes a pic a day, and is pushing the movement with his unique vision of Unity and Tomorrow. "It doesn't matter where, what, or whom you are. It's more about the impact on the Earth and our thought process. The biggest obstacle is bringing the issue to light. Just like racism, sexism, and any social issue...You have to stand up for what is right before you start pointing fingers. So we are doing our part....and we are encouraging others to do theirs," said Hunt in Aspen this weekend.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Happy New Year
From all of us at Grimey Gatsby & #4pieces, we hope your 2013 is positive, bright, and filled with good fortune. Remember that the only way to see a change in the world you walk is to start within.
Unity, Love, Respect, & the Future
We thank you for all the support in 2012.
"Without 'you,' there would be no us."
-Hunt, President of Grimey Gatsby
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Nobody Beats the Drum - Show Review
Nobody Beats The Drum is Dutch electronic dance music. The group
is made up of three men all from Amsterdam. Sjam Sjamsoedin and Jori Collignon
create all of the music while Rogier van der Zwaag produces all of the video
projections. Together, the trio gives the crowd a unforgettable live
performance, that will leave your mind blown. The music is enhanced by over
the top visuals.
Nobody Beats the Drum dropped just something dirty on us in
Denver!! They played at the Bluebird Theater on Friday December 28th.
Show open with a sensational performance by Herobust. Their electronic up-beat
tempo brought the audience to there feet. Nobody Beats the Drum exceed my expectations and brought the crowd to a frenzy. Every drum brought my body to life and my
left my bones rattling! Nobody Beats the Drum will definitely be returning to Denver, in the near feature.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
James Aldridge - Running Back, Rugby, and some new info...
James Aldridge is returning
to the NFL.....
You know the guy that holds the door for his girl? The one that stands when a lady enters the room? And the guy that would give give an elderly lady his arm to cross the street? We all have a friend that is the "gentleman" of the room.
You would know this about James after fifteen minutes of your first conversation. He's courteous, friendly, and you can't help but notice he's great athlete. He played running back at Notre Dame....and then went onto the NFL. He took some time off to "sculpt" his skill in New Zealand on the rugby field. He then headed to Aspen to play rugby in the Rockies with the Gentlemen. This is where we met James, after his trip from New Zealand to Aspen, Colorado to play rugby, coach the high school football team, and train in the mountains. He is constantly in the gym and on the field, but Hunt had a chance to sit down with him for a second.
James is born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. The same place our president, Hunt, calls home. They met in Aspen and started to talk about the hometown, football, and the future over the past year or so. This weekend they met in Denver to talk about 2013. James is, currently, coaching the High School teams, is the strength & conditioning coach, playing rugby in Aspen & Denver, a personal trainer, and training for his new goal....to get back into the league. That's right...he's working his way back to the NFL, with a whole new bag of tricks.
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| James playing Rugby with the Aspen Gentlemen...... |
"I'm open to it. I've been thinking about it for a while. It's different playing rugby all over the world and coming back to see my classmates playing in the league. I understand a lot of things now; that I didn't then. I'm in the best shape, I can take a hit, and I can tackle. That's something you don't find in the NFL everyday. Rugby and the lessons I've learned are something that I think will make a difference in my skills. It's all about a getting a good look from a team; all I need is the chance," James told Hunt.
"I think there's no better athlete to play football. James has an understanding of more than just the X's & O's. He's been all over the world playing rugby and learning from the best mentors in that world. He trains at 8,000 feet and is training, coaching, and teaching the Aspen Football program. He is the 'ambassador' to the game that we all love to watch. Plus...he's fast as hell and hits like a train," Hunt dropped this on us after the lunch. He would know as James helped him get his knee and conditioning in shape last season for some adventures.
Stay tuned for more on this GGFam OG.....
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| James running the ball for Notre Dame.... |
Strain Release - Native Roots Apothecary - Silverback OG
Strain Release | Strain Review | Hash Review
We received a call from Native Roots about a new strain they were about to release from Snoop's long line of secret genetics. We were also told about the new Tiablo that was about to hit the shelves. They finished the voicemail with, "...oh yeah...Herijuana x Hells Angel OG shatter is dropping today for the hardest hitting holiday dabs." Needless to say....we scooped up some of all that goodness and did a review. We are please to announce Silverback OG, from the long hailed vault of the DPG dogg father crew. This is a pleasant addition to the Denver area. The Tiablo (Diablo x Tahoe OG) is for those that truly "puff tuff." And that hash is next level....
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| The flowers at Native Roots are happy.... |
Silverback OG
We took this sample over to Hunt and allowed him to "have at." After a careful inspection he tossed it back at us, "How's it smoke?" We had to tell him that no one had seen, smelled, or tasted this flower yet in the Denver area. "Well, I guess that's why your here; pull up a chair," he smiled with a grin like the Grinch. After grinding up the 3 grams he started into his "iron lung tube meditation.' "True kush from the LA region or 'Snoop's crew' would be around the same era as the Baker's, Humboldt green thumb, and epicenter of LA grow heritage. Since we don't know the official origin, I'll stand to reason, after the looks, that it's from the LBC/OC area of California in the early 90's. The tinge of orange through the stem and dark green into the leaves might be from the elevation induced pheno but I think it looks true to form. It's dense like a gold ball and hits like a sledge hammer. Silverback makes me lean to an indica and from the eyes, ears, and head - it seems to be the truth. The brain or "Snoop OG' might be involved...which would be from Muggs out of Cypress [the DJ for Cypress Hill]. They were known to be around the same cliques in that time frame too. But I would love to get my hands on more of this for skiing. The definition in the flowers is well cured and the smoke is tasty. Tip of the hat on this one...."
Smell - Taste - Effect - Cough
8/10 8/10 9/10 Yes
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| Tiablo & the Herijuana/Hells Angel shatter testing kit.... |
Tiablo
Tahoe OG is a staple in the kush world. Diablo OG is infamous in the world of heavy hitting indicas. The true cut of these strains are hard to find in the world of "renamed trees." This flower has the smell, the taste, and the effect of the two franchise genes. After the testing, which consisted of our 3 patients enjoying 1 - .5gram joint, we were able to see the effect of the OG genetic. Tiablo is a great relaxation, pain supression, and appetite stimulant. It also lends itself to the edible, tincture, and ingestion aspects because of these attributes. We see Tahoe and Diablo often in the mountain towns for use as an active ingredient in the diet of the elderly. "It helps in more ways that one," said one patient at our testing. Another stated, "I would consider this for my evenings and my travel stress." You can get your taste of Tiablo at either location for Native Roots (Lakewood & Downtown).
Smell - Taste - Effect - Cough
9/10 8/10 9/10 Yes
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| "Shatta Pancake" by Hunt |
Herijuana x Hells Angels OG
Dabs are dropping all over Denver this week with the new year. This flavor is for the professionals. It's heavy, hard, and will sit you down. We had four patients that enjoyed the shatter. They each had 2 dabs - .3 gram per dab. The patients all spoke about the flavor, the effect, and the longevity. 2 patients decided they were "more than perfect" after the first dab. The most notable points on this hash was the fact of the heavy taste, heavy effect, and heavy smell. "It's not everyday you get something that looks heavy, hits heavy, and lasts a long time. This is what I felt like the first couple times that I tasted shatter," said one patient. "My back doesn't hurt at all. I had a hard time driving here since I was out of medicine. After those two, I'm much more comfortable," said another.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
New Years 2013 - Where to party....
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2012
"THE GATSBY PARTIES"
The Great Gatsby Movie drops on NYE across the US
Aspen - Dec. 27th - 12th Planet w/ Ecto Cooler
Aspen - Dec. 29th & 30th - Thievery Corp.
Aspen - Dec. 31st - Cee Lo Green & The Goodie Mob
Vail - Dec. 31st - Thievery Corp.
Denver - Dec. 28th - Nobody Beats the Drum
Denver - Dec. 28th - 12th Planet
Denver - Dec. 29th & 30th - String Cheese
Denver - Dec. 29th - Zomboy
Denver - Dec 30th - Tipper & Random Rab
Denver - Dec. 31st - Decadence
Denver - Dec. 31st - Sound Tribe Sector 9
New York - Dec. 31st - Pretty Lights
New York - Dec. 3st - Phish
Lake Tahoe - Dec. 29th-31st - Snow Globe
Detroit - Dec. 31st - Skrillex
Soulacybin - Interview
Soulacybin
At a recent event by Elevated Arts and Entertainment in Denver, Grimey Gatsby got the chance to sit down with electronic music producer Soulacybin, or John LaBoone, a recent transplant from Kentucky. We asked John about his story in the music world, the importance of intentional gatherings in fostering community, and the significance of art in these uncertain times.
Soulacybin at Casselman's
How long have you been playing music?
I've only been playing live with this project for about 10 months, and it's only been about a year that I've been serious about doing this. My growth rate with production has been so rapid that 6 months to me is like a lifetime….Out of the womb no, ten months into it.
…And has that grown exponentially since getting to Colorado?
Oh yea, for sure got out here and got super inspired. The audiences out here, people are just so ravenous for music. They want bluegrass and then some heavy dub step and then it's all over the board. As a musician I can connect even better, to people who aren't too genre-based or specific.
Is this your first digital music project?
Yes, it is. The last eleven years of my life I played in bands. Grew up playing guitar, switched over to drums couple years ago and I've been drumming with this group. We toured the Southeast and last year we played Camp Bisco, it was the biggest thing we'd done…and that kinda fell apart, and then right away my energy's got to go toward something else.
And you get to do it all yourself that way too?
Yea if you do all the booking and you have to load the van anyway, when you only have to worry about yourself it's really easy. It was a nice change. It's nice not to have to travel with a bunch of gear. I can go on a plane with my APC and my midi controller in a case and my laptop in a backpack and just take that.
So did you ever have gatherings like this (a collaborative evening of art, music, dance and flow artistry) in Kentucky?
No. There are small pockets of people who are down with electronic music, but the intentional gathering doesn't happen, I think. And it will, and it is. It's growing, for sure. People are catching on to the fact that those events are really fun and are more beneficial to everyone of all kinds of interest. It's the same benefit, that will go beyond just the fun of the night. Building community and really building community within ourselves. There's not a whole lot of that going on there so it's nice to be out here.
Could you elaborate on the benefits of intentional gatherings? What you get out of them as a performer, or what you think the benefit is for the creative community?
Yea, I think one of the main things is that it's kind of a call to action. It brings to light that no one is passive in the making of this reality. We're all actively doing it. So let's be conscious about it. So if you can go home and think about that and retain that. We had the opening ceremony tonight where we were asked to connect with our breath and our heart, and that's beautiful. And some people might not have the opportunity to do that before coming to an event like this. And if they do that, they might feel something they've never felt before. And if you can go home with that, let that carry out in your actions and words, and the way you treat others. And it's also really encouraging everyone to let their artist out. We're all artists, I believe. Some of us just don't know what we're supposed to do yet. Things like medicine, that's art. Anything that a person could be good at, that's their art. The word gift. We talk about people having gifts, what do you do with a gift? Give it. It couldn't be any more true of that work. So I think it encourages people to find their gifts and then share their gifts. Having that community allows you the space here where you can just be yourself and be open. In turn, you're open to receiving these new experiences, new feelings, new energies. It's really how people make spaces like these. It's good for us to walk that kind of path always, not just at the gathering but realizing that we can take what we experience here and walk down the street with that . Smile at the people you meet. Not everyone's gonna treat you like you're treated here, but you can treat people how you would.
You do a strong sense of co-creation when you're in a space like this, but it's all about taking that with you…
Yea, it's a great responsibility to carry love and to spread love. Fundamental…I think that's the bottom line.
Do you feel like that's especially a part of your purpose as an artist?
Definitely. It's the sole purpose. To share, inspire, instill anything positive in anybody. That's what I take from it. I've been so touched before by music. Breaking down in tears at a powerful moment at a concert or something. It's such a powerful force. So yea, I definitely use it intentionally. When I'm creating music, I'm really 'intentful' about the thoughts and my vibrations I'm holding. Understanding that that's gonna be in the piece and that's gonna come across, even though people won't realize it. And I've had affirming conversations with people, where they've picked up ion the one thought, the one dominant theme that I was meditating on whine I wrote that track.
I do some things where I meditate with crystals and hold one intention real intensely focused and then maybe record the crystals rubbing against each other, while still holding that same intent. and incorporate that in my music, on a level that no one would notice by ear, but instead vibrationally and energetically. It's just on a whole different level and that intent, if people feel it, great.
How I said before, we're all actively creating this, and we should be doing it conscious rather than unconsciously. The same thing with my music, I intentionally create it to uplift. I like to say "throw down and uplift"
We recognize that this time we're in is pretty significant. Do you feel an extra impetus to be creating or to be connecting with people? What opportunities do you think this provides for us and what would you like to see?
I think this is the time where we should really be loving ourselves. Self-love is so important. You can't love anybody else if you don't love yourself. I think especially in this times, It's really really really important that we let go of all these old things, thoughts, behavior patterns that we don't need and that no longer serve our greatest good. And just to focus on being good to ourselves, being good to those around us. Creating what we can create. It's really important right now. In the past month I've had four new tunes pop out in a matter of days. So I think it's important to just be paying attention to what we're going right now, don't go on auto-pilot. Recognizing what's useful and what's not and being discerning about what we'd like to keep in our existence.
Soulacybin's SoundCloud
Decadence NYE - Denver - Sub.Mission
Decadence NYE
If you're looking to dance away the end of the legendary year that was 2012, Decadence is the way to do it. This impressive event boasts 2 arenas within the Denver Convention Center, bringing together a wide range of big name acts in a massive throw down of epic proportions. Get out your flashiest neon, your rager shades and your stamina because this is gonna be one night that is sure to keep you moving all the way into 2013, all in an over-the-top atmosphere.
On one side of the Convention Center will be the Global Dance Arena, hosted by Triad Dragons. You can look for such EDM favorites as atb, Chicago phenoms Krewella, and house heavy hitter Wolfgang Gartner. Also on this stage you'll find ecotek, Rudee, Joman and Jontron. When you want trance and house, look no further than the Global Dance Arena. Triad Dragons are known for pushing the limits of the Colorado music scene with their clubnights and mostly their large-scale productions, so you can look forward to an unparalleled spectacular from these veterans of the game.
The GG Fam is holding down solid at this event, with the Global Dub Arena hosted by Sub.Mission Dubstep. This arena plays host to such massive acts as trap maestros Flosstradamus, Mimosa, Zeds Dead, and Colorado native Paul Basic. Plus Fury + MC Dino, Supreme and Dodger. If you've been to Sub.Mission events like Bassic Fridays or Electronic Tuesdays (see GG's Photos) you know Sub.Mission knows how to party, and Sub.Mission knows that Denver goes hard! With these big names and thousands of people ready to give their all, you know this night's gonna be one for the books! Make sure you look for GG's cameras, in the mix all night, capturing the grime.
With two epic promoters like these teaming up for this massive night, you know you won't be disappointed when it comes to decor and costumes, lighting and cutting-edge production. This is an 18+ event and guests are encouraged to "dress to impress".
Saturday, December 22, 2012
End of the World - Sub.Mission - Denver, CO
12.21.12
End of the World
Denver, CO
Friday descended upon Denver like any other closure to the week, except this was suppose to be the last Friday on Earth. It was.....the END OF THE WORLD. In Denver we do many things well but we take our parties, events, and community gatherings to the next level. Sub.Mission contacted us about this party months ago. It was going to be something special for the people of Denver, dubstep, hip hop, and music lovers everywhere. Sub.Mission was bringing Deltron & Madlib to town with The Widdler & Joe Nice!!!!!!
Last night was something for the history books...
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| The Sub.Mission stage in launch mode.... |
Sub.Mission had people packed wall to wall, swaying with hip hop, and raging to dubstep. Cervantes has two rooms of sound and Sub.Mission filled them with music, beats, and positivity for the night. They had Caustik, Subliminal, The Widdler, and Joe Nice take over The Other Side and Bukue One, Shigeto, Del, and Madlib took over the Ballroom. We had the pleasure of bouncing around filming the event. It was great to see both rooms moving to their rhythm. Seeing Joe Nice move a crowd is an exercise to say the least...he never stops moving. He was jumping and screaming in front of the decks; partying just as hard as the crowd to the dub plates. The Ballroom was seduced by Shigeto as he took the audience through a travel of breaks, drums, and sound. His unique noise never disappoints. He moves through his music on stage and you can see in the video how he brings it PROPAH!
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| Joe Nice working the decks & crowd |
Ace One, Souls of Mischief, was featured with Del and he spoke true to the message of 2013, "It's about positivity. It's not about the end of the world that we are standing on. It's about the end of the world that we live in. We have a new beginning that starts today...with all of us." It's the message we need to spread to the rest of the world and there's no better vehicle than music.
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| Del rocking the stage.. |
Vendors stacked the walls and people were flocking all over to see the fashion, the glass, the art, and the wares. Our personal favorite was the "Hiero" by Ewok Glass (see pic below). He put some time and skill into this piece and it's nothing short of spectacular.
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| Follow @ewokglass on Instagram for more.... |
"Getting to see a legend like Del is a dream. I haven't been able to check that off my list yet. Today is the day and I get to see Madlib take the decks. Sub.Mission has stepped correct on this party. I'm really happy to see this happen for Denver. Madlib is a person that has been on the music bucketlist since I heard his first track back in the day. He is truly Gatsby. That vest, shirt, and total control of the audience was intense. He doesn't need to speak...he orchestrates." Hunt...president of Grimey Gatsby about being at the event.
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| Madlib & Del in the green room after the show - Photo cred: Del (Del is wearing the Grassroots California x Hemp Hoodlamb Hat & Jacket) |
We take our hats off to Sub.Mission for all of the talent, the production team, and Cervantes staff. This party was what we imaged it could be. We saw legends taking the stage, people talking about 2013, music reigning down positive vibes, an ocean of dancing, and experiences that will last a life time. Del came on after Shigeto to a huge ovation. He proved that his lyrical genius is perfectly intact with a 3 minute free style over a bass line.....coupled with some of the greatest hip hop breaks of all time. He introduced Mr. Bob Dobalina and then took people on a futuristic trip with Deltron 3030. We haven't seen a live performing that can stop a crowd on a dime and bring them to screams with peace signs like Del.
Meanwhile at The Other Side, Caustik started off the night with the heavy bass that he is known to throw all over the Denver area. He and Subliminal tagged a set for a bit before Subliminal took over and started it deeper into the dub sound. He brings a branded sound of hard hitting bass coupled with some beautiful lyrics and reggae over tones. Before you know you it, you've already lost your face by the time he turned it over. Denver was more than warmed up for The Widdler and Joe Nice to take on the crowd. The Widdler can mean mug a bear to a whimper. He had people thrashing around the dance floor and raging like natives....Colorado natives that is. Joe Nice can bring the noise with his talented tones and synergetic sound. Energy, motion, and roots are what we would call Joe Nice. Hard hitting dub plates that make your cell phone over heat......He was a class act and also delivered a great set. He closed out the evening like a champion.
As Del finished his last song in the Ballroom....the lights took to a slight dim. People started to scamper to the restrooms and flock to the bar. This was the music they had been waiting for.......Madlib. Jaylib & Madvillian are two of the most infamous albums of Hip Hop. J Dilla, to this day, is know as one of the Fathers of the movement. MF DOOM is arguably the largest Villian in the game....Madlib is the meastro behind the mayhem, the writer of the crypt, and the wizard of which they call OZ.
His signature vest and perfectly formed tones are known around the world. Hand over his brow to block the light, He looked at the audience and smiled. He was about to start the show!!!
The set was unique as only Madlib can make it. Funk, Soul, hip hop, rock, classic Madlib, joyous Madvillian, and that lovely Jaylib sound all came together in Denver for the beginning of the world. At least that's what we are going to say happened. People puffing clouds, dancing together, enjoying the motion of the music at Cervantes didn't notice the collapse of the negativity from the End of the World.....They were focused on the rebirth of Love through the power of sound....not hype.
Remember this time of year to embrace the love and spread the cheer.
It's all we got left now that the World is over.......
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