OPEN AIR AND INTIMATE: LOUIE VEGA & KAI ALCÉ
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OPEN AIR AND INTIMATE
Part I
Yeah, you are at the right place. As the car door closes, you overhear faint thumps where you are parked adjacent a curb monitored by vagrants. Walk a block pass the open air parking structure as the ontz expands in the atmosphere. Juxtaposed against the skyline of high rises, onward forward lies the destination.… Continue
The Phenomenon That Is Demarkus Lewis
“Yooooooooooooooo!!! What’s up?” He grabs you by the hand giving you a bear hug.
“I haven’t seen you in a minute.” You reply.
“Oh, wait, you have to see someone.” He leads you meandering through the heat. The sweat. And the thump from Jimpster featuring Mavhungu’s “Tribute.” Luminiferous flashes guide you through the mass. … Continue
Be prepared to lose your $hit.
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The atmosphere transforms. A new presence is felt. A new spirit arrives. Although he nor his fedora are visible from the rear of the dance floor adjacent the bar. No longer Little Louie, Vega gives life when playing the Dance Ritual chart-topper from the early aughts. “Brand New Day” never sounded more engaging.… Continue
The Five Essentials to Throw a Successful Event
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“One water and one vodka cranberry,” you tell the bartender who closes the tab. Grab the libations early. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Cause when Louie Vega featuring Unlimited Touch’s “Music Is My Life” welcomes you into the expansion, you already know, it is going to be one of those nights.… Continue
Prologue
“How long does it take to get a damn bottled water?” The bartenders dressed in shoulder less black halters are wearing black masks. By 2 pm, people are tripping over, slightly inebriated, or buzzed from Moscow Mules or whatever trendy libations are du jour. You’ve waited so long at the bar that you start a conversation with a lady wearing micro braids.… Continue
Helluva Surprises and WTFs!
At 4:05 am, stepping onto Florida Avenue, seen are flashing lights and heard are sirens slashing the chilly air. Police cars, first responders, and emergency vehicles barricade the road. Bystanders stare from street corners. Finger-pointers stand down 7th Avenue. Whatever happened doesn’t look good at all.
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Gimmick Music
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Walking into the club when the Kerri Chandler Dark Mix of Lea Lisa’s “Something for the Dancers” is playing means this is money well spent. In the era of inflation, when the DJ drops your favorite from KemiticJust featuring Terrance Down’s “I’m Here For It” you totally agree, you came here just for this moment.… Continue