For Those That Ain’t Knowin’,Ya Heard It Here First…

Its so nice to spend the evening going through music and getting back to a writing zone, I’ve neglected my lovely little blog for some time now.  I’m gearing up to start focusing on it again as well as some upcoming interviews.  Here is an interview I am dying to do…as soon as I can find this damn man!

One of my favorite new producer/remixers reppin’ Isreal the mysterious synth King, Shai Vardi aka Virgin Magnetic Material.  I haven’t fallen so madly in love with a remixers signature style in quite a while.  He offers everything I crave when it comes to this kind of vibe…old meets sleek and new, 80s meets NuDisco meets New Wave with an molasses electric feel.

For those of you who are 80’s dark wave babies, here’s one of my favorites of then and now courtesy of Mr. Vardi…

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KILLING MOON - ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN (VIRGIN MAGNETIC MATERIAL REMIX)

I have been researching this man for at least six months now, searching for a way to download and or buy his redonkulous catalog of remixes and to no avail except for two songs that were part of a UK compilation via JUNO Records which I quickly bought.

I am determined to interview him he’s far too talented to go unnoticed by the vast sea of true music lover out there.

His Soundcloud is filled with dreamy gems and finally there is an actual mix to download…

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Watch out ladies, you’ll get pregnant off the first listen, its that sexy.  Download his incredible mix HERE

ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE event @ INSERT COIN(S) 11/14/12

HUGE shout out to Langdon Flynn PR and everyone that came out and supported a very special event we put together last night at Insert Coin(s), downtown Las Vegas.  

ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE was a video game inspired Art Show & Silent Auction event I curated for Insert Coin(s) that featured artwork from Obey Jef, Brian DeLeon, myself, Juan Muniz and King Ruck of Black Spade Tattoo (not pictured).  

artwork by:  Brian DeLeon

artwork by: ObeyJef

artwork by:  King Ruck of Black Spade Tattoo

artwork by: yours truly

artwork by:  Juan Muniz

The art work was incredible and the vibe was amazing thanks to our other “featured artist”  DJ LEFTO, not only one of my favorite DJs but such an amazingly interesting and understated dude.  

Invited guests took full advantage of our intimate but awesome Silent Auction in which 100% of the proceeds went to our to featured charities; Heaven Can Wait Animal Society 

and The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.  My friend and Moet/Hennessy Brand Manager Jey Hall scooped up a handful of the Silent Auction items while hosting a “Hennessy Black Ops” (one of my favorite drinks at Insert Coin(s)) open bar all night.

RedBull “Night On The Town” package winners…

I would like to personally thank the following people & businesses who donated auction items for the evening:

RED BULL 

Alex Epstien & The EL CORTEZ CABANA SUITES

Sara Nisperos of COTERIE BOUTIQUE downtown Las Vegas

Joey Vanas & The FIRST FRIDAY FOUNDATION

Raul Daniels, THE PALMS CASINO RESORT, & NOVE ITALIANO Restaurant

FUKU BURGER

Jason Strauss & LAVO Restaurant, Palazzo Hotel

Michael Morton & LA CAVE Restaurant, Wynn Hotel

LANGDON FLYNN PR

WPT POKER PRO ALEX OUTHRED 

CARROT TOP

Ryan Schuler of STK Steakhouse, Cosmopolitan Hotel

Jolene Mannina of AURELIAN MARKETING GROUP

BLACK SPADE TATTOO

BARRYMORE’S Restaurant, downtown Las Vegas

KELLY CARDENAS SALON, Las Vegas

and a HUGE thank you to my Mommy Judy “Mo” DeLano for running the Silent Auction for us…(she has an awesome blog check it out HERE)

One of my best friends’ Jolene Mannina won the live painting from Juan Muniz in the raffle…

It was a beautiful event and a great way to introduce people to the versatility of Insert Coin(s) as a multi-purpose venue.  Finally a mega shout out to my partner in crime Christopher LaPorte (middle) for constantly encouraging me to get creative and giving me the freedom to conceptualize alternative events for his venue.

xxxohh!

B

DJ Jazzy Jeff September 20th, 2012

WHAT A NIGHT!!

It was quite a special night at Insert Coin(s) Thursday September 20th for the Jazzy Jeff night.  House was packed, and resident DJ Kid Conrad…

and guest DJ Kid Cut Up did a fantastic job…

My Hennessey Black fam was in full effect and Hennessey Black Ops were the drink of choice…

Shout out to my friend Jey Hall from Hennessey Black for the constant support!

Jeff was flawless, a true professional and even came an hour or so early to play indulge in the heartbeat of Insert Coin(s)…

here’s some shots from the night and I’ll end it with a priceless photo to me of Jeff and I when we went 2 for 2 at the end of his set….

Thanks to our in house photographer Peter Suh (below) for some of these fabulous pictures.

THIS was a pretty amazing moment for me! S/o to “Space” for the picture!

Thank you to DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz, Steve, & Geo for making this one hell of a night for Insert Coin(s) and downtown in general, it goes down in the books real heavy like!

xxxxohh!

PORSCHE 40th Anniversary Event - Beverly Hills, CA.

A few years ago Porsche booked me for their store opening at Crystals in Las Vegas.  I guess they dug me because three years later I got a call to do the 40th Anniversary event in Los Angeles.  What a remarkable event, I was thrilled to be a part of it.  It was a two day event celebrating the 40 year history of the brand held at the Sheats Goldstein house which is tucked snugglyin the side of a mountain overlooking the entire city.  They took amazing care of me and it was nice to go home to LA for a couple of days.  Doing these kinds of events is really what its all about.  I was able to play amazing music for an international clientele and be a part of an historic event for Porsche Design in which they showcased the launch of the 2013 spring women’s line with newly appointed Creative Director, (the former Creative Director of Eli Saab), Thomas Steinbruck

This piece from WWD post event explains the event it greater detail…

PORSCHE REVS UP WOMEN’S: Porsche Design celebrated its 40th anniversary in Los Angeles Tuesday night at the Sheats Goldstein house designed by John Lautner. The brand, which originally comprised both men’s and women’s collections (the iconic aviator glasses were originally designed for women), is relaunching its women’s offerings with apparel, shoes and handbags, some of which debuted last night during a fashion presentation and on hostess Kate Beckinsale, who carried the Twin bag in white. Other iconic pieces ranging from knives to watches were displayed throughout the home all evening, and the brand plans a formal show of the men’s and women’s collection in New York on Saturday. 

“We wanted to do a kind of MoMA for Porsche Design in this house,” said ceo Juergen Gessler. “Our first retail store in the U.S. opened on Rodeo Drive in 1991, and L.A. is our biggest market in the U.S., so we wanted to do an event here. Retail is very much a focus in the future.” After the New York show, all the pieces will be available in Porsche Designs’ 120 stores worldwide.”

The icing on the cake was the return of my much beloved YOKO ONO Porsche glasses which Porsche had gifted me when I did the first event with them in 2008 in Las Vegas.  They were my favorite glasses and unfortunately some one stole them a couple of years ago.  Thank you Porsche for an incredible experience and these amazing glasses!

Here are some pictures from the event…

Day 1 - VIP/Press Event

Day 2 - client event

and on top of it all I got to spend the evening with two of my best friends Adriane Jamison and Darrell Gervasi…a perfect trip!