Madvillian at 2009 We The People Fest????

Could it be that Daniel Dumile AKA Zev love X AKA Viktor Vaughn AKA MF Doom will be performinig with Madlib as the duo known as Madvillian??? Or will it be an imposter like the 2007 shows? Lets keep our fingers crossed and keep checking http://www.wethepeoplefestival.com/ for any late breaking updates on the line up of this years show set to go down Nov 21, 2009.

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Chico Mann...

Chico Mann is no new comer to the New York Music scene as he's been playing lead guitar for one of my favorite Afrobeat groups "The Antibalas". Chico Mann's Afrobeat roots are clearly present with a flare of classic electro sounds that only old school Casio keys can produce. He's has a few EP's (Manifest Tone Vols.1-3) as well as a handful of singles. I was able to catch one of his live performances on his brief west coast visit well over a year ago and I was blown away. He clearly sets a great vibe and make you move with his vibrant classic yet new sounds. I look forward to his next west coast visit, as he's hinted that it may be some time in the near future.

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DJ Numark In The Mix @ The Do-Over

Here is a link to DJ Numarks mix from eariler this summer at the infamous Do-Over Sundays at Cranes Tavern.

Click here to download the mix...

Fixed Gear...

There has been a lot of hoop-la about fixed geared bike these days and some see it as new phenomena. However fixed gear bikes have been around well over 100 years now. Also fixed gear track bike racing preempts automobile racing by a long shot and even deemed Major Taylor the first African American to become world champion in the history of competitive sport racing. So there is a lot of history behind these bikes. I myself have yet to ride a fixed gear bike or "Fixie" for short but recently it has gained more of my respect. Even some of the BMX companies like Volume, Subrosa and SE have jumped in and put out fixie frame and complete bikes. Although my love for BMX can not be changed, I look forward to building a Fixie pretty soon. So I'll keep you posted on my new venture as it begins.

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A Thomas Edison film of a man doing tricks on his fixed gear bike shot back in 1899.

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Rey Fresco....

Rey Fresco hails from Ventura Cali and have generated quite a buzz on the indie music scene. These guys produce a unique sound that is comparable to no other band out right now. Around this time last year I saw them perform at the Pasadena Jazz Institute and was blown away by their talented blend of music.

Click Here To Listen to their album "All In Awe"

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