The Do-Over

The Do-days of September are no joke. Over the years things usually calm down following Labor Day, but this season proves that we can’t base anything on history. A couple of birthday parties arriving early and “BLAM” we have a party poppin’ off from the get go.

We had a bunch of good friends, as well as a hip hop legend come through and rock out on the decks with us this past week. Haycock handed over the early control to Don Guapo visiting us from the Bay. Glenn Red, a veteran since year one joined us for the first time ever next. Sabo, who has many a Do-Over under his belt, added some crazy cumbia / moomba styles as it got more and more sweaty. The one and only Prince Paul showed up and showed us how to work some drops. He is the king of the skit in our opinion, so why not. NYC’s DJ Ayres rubbed it up and down as the sun tucked away. Lastly but never leastly, Valida closed it off in always beautiful fashion (sorry the recorder mysteriously stopped 13 minutes into your set girl). I guess folks should have been there.

This upcoming Sunday we run The Do-Over in 2 locations at the same time once again. Portland will be jumpin’, L.A. will be crushin’. If we were tech savvy we would link them up via the interwebz with cameras, but we aren’t.

Not too many weeks to get it in, so it’s swag time folks…

What’cha Wanna Do? Do-Over!!!

Photos:
Al Myers – click here

Audio:
Ayres – http://www.sendspace.com/file/4547l1
Prince Paul – http://www.sendspace.com/file/y5elbh
Sabo – http://www.sendspace.com/file/jbr8qr
Don Guapo – http://www.sendspace.com/file/7egtei

photo credit: Champion-Photos

Summertime is now obviously in full-swing. Case and point was this past Sunday with the temperature and sunshine deciding to represent to the fullest. Lets not forget the incredible lineup of special guests and in combination it’s easy to say it was the perfect formula for a perfect Do-Over day.

While many braved a line around the building to get a taste of that sweet sweet sangria, the vibe inside was one of optimism, remembrance and mayhem. Though Black Sabbath did kick off the musical program, it was no sign of the shine that took over… special guests Daishizen from Japan, DJ Proof all the way from the Bay, Peanut Butter Wolf, The Rub’s own Ayres, Mr. Choc and the notorious Waldo all laid it down in the only way they know how… smooth and funky, with some amazing moments of MJ sprinkled in for god measure.

Celebrate your independence this Sunday and why not close out the long weekend with the Sunday sure-fire-sure-shot that is guaranteed to fill up any unfulfilled expectations from these sometimes overwhelming holiday weekends (ha, basically be sure to overwhelm yourself!)

What’cha Wanna Do? Do-Over!!!

Al Myers photos

Champion Photos

DOWNLOAD: Mr. Choc (zshare):
http://www.zshare.net/audio/62121205d57b7577/

DOWNLOAD: Daishizen (zshare):
http://www.zshare.net/audio/62117650f0f10705/

DOWNLOAD: Ayres (zshare / tracklist after the jump):
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6211771213001604/

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