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So...Devin the Dude's show.

All photos featured by my 1690 co-host Maurice Garland, btw. I'll post some of mine later in a montage of shows at the year's end. Patience is the price of doing business as an analog photographer w/o a dark room handy. Nesby Phips opened up the show and what can I say but, "wow"? That guy had a great show. Good stage balance with his brother, and partner. I'd never heard of the man before that night, but word on the street is that he's doing production work for Curren$y. That makes a lot of sense because the first thing that smacks you in the face when listening to his music are the beats: hard, heavy and driving his story-line lyrics, I feel in love with Mr. Phips' sound immediately.

I think it's time that folks like Phips', Curren$y, Jay Electronica and The Knux reclaim part of that New Orleans hip hop Heritage that we know sprouts out of an early 80's sound not necessarily imbued with the "Bounce music" made famous by Cash Money records. Southern Hip Hop history goes much deeper than that alone.

Expecting a great show from Jaspects is what Atlantan's are used to doing. Despite the HEAT, they brought more fire from the stage, as usual. I don't see how those cat's didn't come right up out of those shirts and ties, though. It was Africa-Hot in there. I spent most of their and Devin's performance outside trying to cool off.



I hadn't seen Devin the Dude since...well, in a dogs age, it seems. Shameless Plug (the people who brought you Drake) has really come in and made some noise by bringing some quality acts. I look forward to murmurs of a future event I won't speak on, yet. Devin didn't disappoint. The man is just as funny on stage as he is on his albums, he blazed on stage with Hollyweerd and Spree Wilson and he tore the house down.

Me personally? I can't lie. I was geeked to see him, but so were some of the celebrities in attendance like Outkast's Dj and collaborator/ co-producer on Common's last album Mr. Dj and Dj Kizzy Rock.

Atlanta was out in full effect. It was packed EARLY. I think this will be a theme for Shameless Plug shows. Usually in Atlanta you can get away with leaving for a show at 11:00, maybe 11;30. Midnight was never too late to leave the house. Not with their shows. You best get there early if you want to get front row access.

Analogue Atlanta #21: Advent

Description:
An MC on the rise out of College Park, Stanza, stopped by the studio this week. We talk about coming up the hard way out of the Atlanta Underground scene. I also catch up with Atlanta fusion band Jaspects. They're a group aiming to redefine images and concepts in music. Finally, I chat with Atlanta Comedy troupe "The Snackpack"

Music featured in this pod from Atlanta Artists:
Stanza
Jaspects
Big Gipp

Links to acts and more on www.dominickbrady.com

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It's the weekend, well almost. What y'all doing?

First off, let's get this straight. I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to give you an IDEA of what's goings on in our fair city. A whole lotta mess is going down this month, and this weekend is no exception (I'm hitting the highlights as FIREBRAND sees them)...


Friday, June 8th:
Allow me to quickly Plug Kai Alce spinning at Apache on Friday night. The man is a premier House DJ and deserves his props also J. Sevens - the man handling Apache promotions is good people, and NorthernArc always got love for Apache. I should also mention that Kai Alce has a new record coming on realsoon records called "Broken Headlights". Support our talent, people. This man is DOING it.

Saturday, June 9th is going to be CRAZY:

Okay...we'll start with the obvious. Creative Loafing's annual Beer Fest at Woodruff park. This is going down from 2pm-7pm. Only 21 and up are allowed, but you can sample some nice wines, and cold beer. There will also be live music and FOOD, son. Shit aint free, tho. It's 20 bucks. So have some cash on hand.

If the drinking festivities are a little low brow or expensive for you and yourn, Head over to mid-town and check out the Louvre in Atlanta at the High Museum instead for the "Kings as Collectors" jumpoff.


After the beer fest you can stumble just down the street to the Castleberry Hill District to check out "24 REASONS TO LIVE". The City of Ink artshow features 12 artists from 7pm-11pm with live DJing from DJ Mafioso and DJ Wildlife for FREE. The artshow is based on the style of Tatoos and if you've seen artists like Corey's work? You know not to be disappointed. Motivation:


Over at The Masquerade you can anticipate some Punk Rock stylings as The Bitter End is playing. Doors open at 7 p.m.


The good fellas over at Dumpster Dive are having one of their summer cook outs. If you are into the underground hip hop scene here in Atlanta you really shouldn't be missing these.
1. They are free (save for a friendly donation)
2. All the movers and shakers show their face for at least a minute or too.
3. It's just a family kind of atmosphere Really laid back, plus you can watch live graf artists do their thing. What's fucking with that?


Another ATL Band making some noise is The Futurists They'll be playing The Loft at 8pm. Never heard of them? Well, you should have. Tell you what, I'll share a song with you. How does that sound?

The Futurists "One of us"


Y'all know I'm in love with Jaspects. These Brothas will be redefining all aspects of Jazz over at Churchill Grounds 9pm Saturday night.




Saturday is a motherfucker, y'all. For real. Because if you thought you had some hard decisions already? Think about this...Aloe Blacc, Dillon, Buff1, and Eugene IV are ALL going to play Apache Cafe Saturday Night. This is where I'll be, btw. I simply can't miss this. If you've seen or heard Aloe Blacc you know that him alone is worth the price of admission. Then when you add ATL star Dillon, The man with one of the hottest albums of the summer in Buff1, and THEN Eugene IV? Come on, man.
Get your priorities correct.




...Sloppy Seconds. Y'all know the deal. It's kind of a big deal. Second Saturday of Every month the F'in Socialites get down at dirty at the Royal. Shit is bananas. It's really one of the only spots that has a nice ethnic mix in the city. I love it for that. This week they are featuring DJ Low B of Hollertonix (Bmore club) & DJ Klever. Y'all know how THEY do. Shit will be off the chain- plus they giving away free Braves fitteds from Anarchy. Go get you one.
Sunday, June 10th:


Of course, Sunday is poetry night in ATL- unless you talking about the Clubs mixing it up Down at Underground Atlanta, etc. But for FIREBRAND, it's Poetry night. Hit up FFX (Free Forum Exchange) @ Apache or Javamonkey Speaks over at the Javamonkey in Decatur for some open mic love.


We'll talk on Saturday about other performances like Daryl Reeves over at the High, Feist, Battles, etc. Until Then, I hope this Battles mp3 hold you over this is "Bad Trails" of their new album "Mirrored". It's late- or rather it's early. Bedtime.

Peace.