from rock paper scissors.. LA’s vallenato mavericks Very Be Careful stumbled into a lost world when they found the studio where they recorded their latest album, Daisy’s Beauty Salon. It had been abandoned for years, with its 64-track analog heart intact. Hundreds of old instruments collected dust. It was perfect. “We rushed in […]
El Jefe heads out to New York for a few gigs and to hang with Very Be Careful at the Latin Alternative Music Conference. Along the way he will be spinning his rare and classic 45rpm records at these venues. http://www.palosantorestaurant.com/ Palo Santo on Friday for a Very Be Careful new Album Listening Party Wednesday […]
The Groovy Tiki opens the Summer party series for the http://www.SoCalSoulPatrol.com with a new Pool-Party theme that will get you moving to the sounds of Motown, Northern Soul, R/B, Funk, and other hip-shakin’ music. In collaboration with Steady Beat Recordings, select DJs such as Nicky Detroit, Sixties Pixie, and Christian Lopez will throw down the […]
La Diabla has been “cumbiando” since before it was cool. The name “La Diabla” is derived from an old Celso Pina tune. Their music can be powerful and aggressive, romantic and cheerful, even dark and macabre. There’s something for everyone to dance to. The group had been described as Andres Landero meets N.W.A, but with […]
Hailing from Montebello, California, Matamoska! was created during the infancy stage of the ghetto ska-punk movement, in November 2000. Ska-punk charged, english-spanish, two tone, 3rd wave & too much energy drink angst. Their edgy and original sound has led to various performances from numerous backyard shows to club shows featuring some of the top punk, […]
Spaghetti Cumbia rises from the dusty streets of Boyle Heights, California. They’ve been cutting their teeth playing bars and clubs in and around the area. They bring a new dimension to the Cumbia landscape in Los Angeles. Their sound will have you imagining you are riding your horse across the western desert plain, the dusty trails, […]
Thee Commons, you know those dudes. Thee Commons went into the studio for a special 1 take recording session in early spring. Engineered by Soulstation #1 and produced by Mr. King Steady Beat, these 2 tracks are Fuego! Available at the store ……
Time to Dance the heat away. The Month of July brings more heat to the Barrio, this month we have Salt Petal, a vibrant outfit with a Tropical surf vibe. http://www.saltpetal.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Salt-Petal-97773289872/?fref=ts And rounding out the bill, is the energetic frantic vibe of Spaghetti Cumbia. Specail guest dj is Dr. Ray of Mexico a GoGo, […]
JQ and the Revue are part of the Easy Groove Factory in Whittier. Fronted by Joseph Quinonez, the band focuses late 50’s and early 60s RnB. The band features 2 female vocalist, Adriana and Grecia, along with JQ who sometimes takes the lead. Nothing but raw energy in their sets. EP out in November keep […]
