[ayyy]

June 13th Gucci Mane and the So Icey Boyz are at the Main Street Armory. Tickets on sale now.

[word of mouth]

Plenty of music to be experienced Jun 12-20 at the Underground Music Fest at Dubland Underground.

[more than beats]

Tonight make sure you're at the Bug Jar for the Bronze Nazareth show. Detroit hip hop and Rochester's freshest MCs. Whether you're a devout hip hop follower or completely new to the sound come out and experience the craft.

[triple stack skittle pack]

If you don't know who the NuRoc Crew is- get familiar. They've been serving up funky breaks and house music for a minute. They currently have parties every Friday at Tilt Nightclub (which by the way is a gorgeous club with an open air courtyard). On June 27 NuRoc is throwing the Sunshine party. 3 rooms of music: line up looks tight! DJ Annalyze, DJ Fixx, McNasty, Nimbus, The NuRoc DJs (Arod, Clotho, Raj Marathe, Rich Kishita), A-ko, Boywonder, K-Gunz, DJ Val, Hellfire Machina, Boxygen, Rolls Royce, Bliss, and Looney Tunes. Booty breaks and house all night!

[drastic rap tactics]

Detroit will be in the house-June 5th at the Bug Jar! Wu disciple Bronze Nazareth will be performing in the Roc with The Wisemen and Beace. Hassaan Mackey, The Soul Slingers, Mdot Coop, and Moon Roc will all be representing the Roc. Hell on Earth will also be in the building. Not to be missed!

[get buck]

Go. Get Buck. Dance like you've never danced before. Friday May 22 at Bug Jar. {And on a side note- while searching for this flyer online I accidentally came across someone who calls herself White Kool-Aid. Not sure exactly what this means or why she thinks that's a good look but who am I to judge.}

[la-di-da-di we like to party]

Slick Rick in the Roc! May 27 at Dubland Underground.

[back on track]

Yes we took a brief hiatus- but now we're back. Just in time for the spring/summer warm-up. And we all know what that means- cook-outs, porch parties, 2-wheels, 4-wheels, toes out, picnics, sunnies. Our collage above is a nice summary of things we're currently digging on...

1. Fast Friday: this movie is just plain dope even if you're not into fixed gear biking. and yes there's always time to get addicted like we have. Our tiny-ass garage (but a garage nonetheless) has quickly become a bike warehouse and our computer goes straight to velospace when we turn it on.

2. Diplo: We've loved him for ages and have seen him perform at various parties including the Roots picnic, at Mod Club(Tdot) with Switch and recently at Soundlab in Buffalo. Never fails to drop the heat and make ya booty bounce. I'm guessing surfer tracks are the next frontier.

3. Organic Wine.

4. Major Lazer: Switch+ Diplo= music that makes you pretend you're surfing in your bedroom. Summer time madness!!! Pretty sure they're dropping an album. Love the track "Hold the Line" featuring Santi.

6. Mi Black Barbie she go go go.

7. Green smoothies/ juice: grab a good blender or juicer and go to town. Veggies are good in a glass.

8. Pins I had in the 80s: I can't remember all of them but I definitely had a SNAFU pin I got from Village Green Bookstore and a smiley face one from Record Theatre in Midtown. I can't even help that I'm humming Bobby McFerrin right now...

9. Carebears care-a-lot: If the Carebears, Rainbow Brite, and Cabbage Patch Kids could form a sweet army led by Punky Brewster and kick cancer's ass the world would be a better place.

10. Zion I: We had the privelege of seeing Zion I perform in the Roc last week. Good vibes, tight musicians, and lyrical skills to boot. Zion I has a new album out called "THE TAKEOVER". don't sleep.

[In and Out of Time]

***Mdot Coop's Album Release party- March 20th@ the Bug Jar***

If you know Mdot Coop then you already know what kinda party this is gonna be. If you aren't familiar then here's a tip- make sure you come out on March 20th! Mdot is releasing his full length album "In and Out of Time" and the party at Bug jar will be a celebration of good music, good energy, and good art. Not only will Mdot be performing new music he's getting support from DJ Ease, Tim Tones, Destroy, and Zone (artist/FUA). So get your crew together, invite that girl/guy you've been eyeing, or just roll out for dolo and come enjoy a live party! More information: Mdot Coop, Bug Jar

[fun to the 100th power]

I go to Rehab every month- do you??? More info: Rehab Record Party

[poisson gras]

March is that month us northeast folks always look forward to. March marks the end of winter (technically), it's when spring fever begins, and it's when we resume our usual party mode. It's also the month of Pisces birthdays including Mdot's. I happen to have a serious thing for Pisces people and this party is all about them fishes. If you don't know French the name of this party translates to fat fish in honor of Pisces birthdays. If we can't party in honor of birthdays- what can we party for??? See you at Pearl on March 12th! More info: RipRoc

[fillmore to the mission]

[jazz lives on the west coast too]

I woke up early on my born day...then promptly fell back asleep. I was a bit hungover from the previous night of partying at Yoshi's. (Yoshi's is a jazz spot in the Fillmore district- which is referred to as the Harlem of the West). Brooklyn Circus (check them out!) had thrown a dope soiree and everyone had made sure I was extra saucy when the clock struck 12! The music was on point- everything from Jay-Z to Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, some dancehall riddims, and of course 2Pac! After those tequila shots (that a very friendly stranger bought for me) I don't remember much- but yezzir we got it in!

[get a burrito and try all of the salsas]

On my birthday day, after getting some much needed rest and pomegranate juice, we headed to the Mission to wander the streets, do a little birthday shopping, and just let the day take us where it would. We ate at Pancho Villa Taqueria (see picture above). If you like Mexican food you will love Pancho. It's affordable, offers huge portions, and seems to have a cult following in sf. After lunch we happened upon Clarion Alley. Here are pics from this artistic walkway:

[handlebar or dali]

Have you ever wanted to have a moustache? Or just fake it? Well here's your chance- The Mustache Party is going down January 28 at the Bug Jar! Not only will there be art, music, and general mischief-making there will be mustaches (hopefully on everyone). Party starts at 6pm so get your faux mustaches ready and get there early. I will already be in the bay area so just party without me.

[beats for boards]

You gotta be at the Beats for Boards party at the Bug Jar on Jan. 30. Not only will you be supporting the movement for a Rochester skate park you will also get to hear some brilliant music from some brilliant artists. Tim Tones, Mdot Coop, Emilio Rojas, Ric Rude- they will all be in the building. Party happens to fall on my birthday, however, I will be in Cali so you go head and party without me! Check out: Krudco

[ball droppin/champagne poppin]

Wishing everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year! A little before 10pm tomorrow night we will be heading downtown to see the Big Wish globe set on fire. The globe, a 1500-lb steel sculpture full of paper wishes sent in by Monroe county residents, will be set aflame right before the fireworks display. This I gotta see.

After that we will be heading to One. Enjoy and see ya in '09!

[let the rhythm hit'em]

Start celebrating early. Tuesday night head to Spike's- 655 Monroe Ave- for hip-hop, funky beats, and some ill mcs. Merry Merry!

[these are the breaks]

This Friday NuROC is throwing their 4th anniversary party at Tilt Nightclub. As you can see on the flyer they have major support from some very talented djs. Guaranteed to hear them booty-shakin back- breakin beats! Gonna be a late night so wear your dancing shoes. For more info check out: NuROC

[Rehab Record Party]

Oh yes it's Rehab time again. Every 2nd Friday at the Bug Jar we get down with the get down. Djs playing vinyl just like in the good old days! And by old days I mean circa 1996. Make sure to say happy b-day to Miss Rachel on Friday. See ya on the dance floor! [more info: Rehab Record Party]

[The Ugly Sweater Party]

--Now we all know we've received some pretty strange gifts for Xmas/ Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa/ insert whatever you celebrate or don't celebrate.
--But nothing beats the ugly sweater. Especially when the box is wrapped so beautifully that you are fooled into thinking the gift will be super beautiful too. Then as soon as you move the tissue paper aside you find a hideous and/or ill-fitting mess of yarn. Holiday sweaters with too many colors, sequins, 3-d decorations, lights, annoying slogans, reindeer, and whatever else the so called designer thought would be "so cute, festive, and unique!" Funny how the word unique is often used when something is just plain ugly. --Well here's a use for your fugly old sweater- wear it to the Ugly Sweater Party! On December 10 Klever will be headlining the party at Montage Grill (50 Chestnut St. in the ROC). And don't worry- with Klever on the tables we will all be partying so hard that the sweaters will be off in no time. See ya on the dance floor! For more info see: RIPROC

[Monster Mash-Up!]

October is always jam packed with rad parties. If you were around the Roc last Halloween then you already know that the Monster Mash-Up party is serious business. And by serious we mean this party is a dress up to get down/crazy/sweaty/funked up/ dance-all-night event! Get into costume and head to Pearl (349 East Ave.) on Oct. 30. With such a diverse musical line-up you're definitely gonna hear your favorite jam and a billion other soon to be favorites. Tim Tones, Ric Rude, and Mdot Coop will be rockin the party.