Knight Train V.3

Listen to the mix right here:

Knight Train 3 has carefully selected tracks to deliver to the listener a doorway into a fierce mental escape. We go deeper into what the sounds can offer. Not falling victim to trend and hype the main concern of this mix is to help you think beyond what you already know. Close your eyes & allow the feeling of liftoff into the night. Slow motion glide through the night skies & shining city lights. Enjoy it’s all for the love of the music!

Chk Knight Train V.2 by Marshall Jones

Tracklisting

1. I feel for you -Azuni/Sthlmaudio
2. Sweet Innocence- MSadler & Arnaud D ft MJ White Jesus Gonsevs Deeper dUB
3. Supique- Gorge
4. Rise of the Sandman (Timewriter’s Remix)- Diego Astaiza /Dutchie
5. Isolator (Club Mix) – Spellband/ Tee Traxx
6. Searching (Poetry Mix) – Mel Rosario/Deep Connectors
7. Track one revisited (reel to reel mix)- Kerri Chandler/Max Trax
8. Paradise (Tony Loreto Samba Mix)- Dasoul & Hogger ft Umberto Musseli/ Shines Records
9. Say it Again – Todd Terry/ In house
10. Sinfoina della notte – Dennis Ferrer/ Strictly Rhythm
11. Deep ( Lazy Bee’s Soweet remix) – Atnarko/ SOWAT Music
12. Samson & Delilah Deep Dub Mix – Stereo Mutants ft Neve/ Mutated Music
13. Not 4 Sale ( Tony Loreto’s Big Room Deep Mix) – Jannae Johnson/ Consortium Muzik
14. Drooling Mouthpiece- Karol XVII & Mb Valance / Loco Records
15. Jam the Mace (K-Dope O’Gutta Mix)- Kenny Dope/ DopeWax
16. House Nation – Tony Loreto
17. TBC

Frankie Knuckles grants Miami’s wishes

This past weekend many heads hit up The Vagabond where the Back Door Bamby crew brought us Frankie Knuckles. I arrived at around 1am and the crowd was feelin Frankie. Frankie played till 6 am granting the crowds encore wishes several times. Also this night celebrating his birthday was heartbeat of the Vagabond “Carmel” blowing out his candles right from the dj booth alongside Frankie. Putting the icing on the cake the “Maestro” Frankie Knuckles closed by playing a gorgeous remix of Chris Issak’s – Wicked I think it could have been the Quentin Harris one but still not confirmed if it was. He played this track twice and it was the perfect one to close with. Frankie Knuckles served it up. He also played his remix of Depeche Mode’s -”Wrong” pleasing many.

Enjoy the pictures from that memorable night below.
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Frankie Knuckles 4.25.09

SLIDESHOW
Frankie on Discogs

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All aboard!! Marshall Jones Knight Train V.2

My boy Marshall Jones(Soulidified Music) has put together the sequel to Knight Train V.1 he presents to you
Knight Train V.2.

Get ready as this eminent mix will put a smile on your face and some groove in your step!

TRACKLISTING:

• JT Donaldson and Fred Everything feat. Mr. White – Read my mind (Vocal Mix) / LARGE MUSIC

• Dennis Ferrer feat. K.T. Brooks – Run free (Sean McCabe vocal remix) / KING STREET

• Halo and Kemal feat. Michelle Weeks – Come Together (Main Mix) / PURPLE MUSIC

• Jay-J – October Moods (Jay-J’s Shifted Up Mix) / SHIFTED MUSIC

• Clemens Rumpf feat. Will Taylor – House Muzik (Stereo Mutants mix) / OSPINA DIGITAL

• Afromento – Human Wave (Raul Moros Furic Soul Dub) / Sumpre S.U.M.O. Acapella / SOULFURIC TRAX

• Mike Dunn presents The MD X-Spress – God Made Me Phunky (HCCR Remix) / DEFECTED

• Roy Davis Jr. feat. XL – Get up / CD-R

• Yass feat. L.T. Brown – Free (Main mix) / PURPLE MUSIC

• Olav Basoski – Moscow (Brain Tappert’s Miami edit) / FLUENTIAL

• The Coffee Kids – Dangerous Frequency (Original mix) / MN2S

• Jackson 5 – Can’t get enough of you / CD-R

Enjoy the music!!

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Dance it up!!!!!

If your in Miami this weekend I have two suggestions for Friday April 24th & Saturday April 25th.

FRIDAY, you might want to come on through to UVA69- 6900 Biscayne Blvd to celebrate an Afro Bionic Birthday with Djinji Brown. I remember the first time i heard him play was at at a spot called Amendment XXI. The music he was pulling out of his bag was perfect to get that afro house groove going. I’ve heard him play other times around Miami and he can put it down Yoruba style.

You will also have Stell*R, Ivan Diaz, & Aaron Feld bringing the beats for your feet. Come sing along “Happy Birthday” to the son of sound Dijinji Brown this Friday the 24th.
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Saturday, Vagabond & Back Door Bamby  is bringing to us “the godfather of house” FRANKIE KNUCKLES. The guy has 30 years in the industry but you can’t talk about house music or attempt to speak about it’s history without bringing Frankie Knuckles up. His club playing at the “Warehouse” had everything to do with the term you know as “house music”. I’m not missing this…You should get your tix asap GOOD LUCK

Frankie Knuckles

The Vagabond | Miami, FL
Saturday, April 25, 2009 | 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM EST

I just hope the door ain’t a mess although the lovely door guy is a doll when I’ve gone for Louie. I’ll spare my moaning about door issues…just good vibes and positive energy.

LET’S DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you checked out UHMag lately?

Have you danced your mouse on over to UHMag yet? It’s an online underground house magazine hence the name.
Recently in Feb of this year I took another trip to NYC and this time while I was up there I made it a point to check up on my NYC house heads. Greg Cuoco from Aquabooty was throwing a party along with Dorian and they were partying it up with no other than Tony Humphries. After the music stopped I couldn’t help it but talk a few minutes with Tony and thank him. You can read up on the interview Tony granted me so I could bring it to the readers of UHMAG.com

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You can view the Picture Album from the event here….

TonyHUmphries_aquabooty

Shades of Redd gives you Soul Syndrome

So I got a little side tracked and left you hanging for a few..don’t fret I’m back and have a few updates for you.
In January of 2009  I got invited to attend an event called Soul Syndrome. This event was hosted by Shades of Redd a group of dancers from Florida moving & pushing forward the house music culture.
At this event we experienced the 1st competition to introduce the Soulful House dance category.

The crowd was hyped and fresh. We were graced with the djing skillz of St*ller & Marco Castro. The judges came from out of state for this…from California to New York. You can check up on the sick moves these dancers pulled off and maybe you’ll come and check them out next time.

The following linked image will take you to the Soul Syndrome pictures….

Soul Syndrome

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The Martinez Bros

Hey “Kid” get off those decks that’s for the Martinez Brothers!!!  I am a  Martinez Brother biznatch!!  It probably didn’t go exactly like that but I can picture something similar happening more than often. If your reading this you’ve probably heard about the Martinez Brothers; especially because they have not only played at serious clubs like Shelter and others around the world but also because they have such  great understanding & solid foundation of what house music is in relation to their young age. Word of them has spread quicker than a hot soulful house remix of an R&B jam. These young men were born with the light of the house gods guiding & shining on them. I’m talking about the youngest one being only 16 years old (Chris) and the oldest 19(Steve). Dennis Ferrer from Objectivity has been their mentor after Chris contacted Dennis through Myspace as a fan to let him know how much a fan he was. Dennis Ferrer gave Chris & his brother a chance to play for him after listening to one of their mixes and things just grew into the house music phenomenon that is now called the Martinez Brothers.

Last weekend another dance inducing event thrown together by Aquabooty (Miami); featured these young house music lovers. They brought the baby powder shaking crowd out as well as the fresh new heads. To see both of these generations come together to share that one love is what the vibe of the music is about. Dad must be so proud; nice job dad.

This night they started out playing quite hard I suppose as a hook to those not well versed in what the Martinez Brother sound is but as the night progressed they gently layed it out one by one hitting us over the head with that knowledge. If you didn’t know deep soulful house; now you know.  They even gave us some old skool hip hop to not oohffend. Checking these kids out should be on your deep house music checklist so I’ll help you kick things off for December

Dec 6 2008 1:00A	PACHA	NEW YORK, New York
Dec 20 2008 1:00A	LC CLUB	NANTES, FRANCE
Dec 27 2008 1:00A	TIME SUPPER CLUB	MONTREAL, CANADA
Dec 31 2008 1:00A	ROSELAND	NEW YORK CITY, NY

Till then keep it deep & soulful ….Enjoy the pictures.

MARTINEZ BROTHERS MYSPACE

MOONSHINE heats up New York’s East Village

Friday, November 14th I found myself in New York. A trip that was suppose to be stricktly a one day business venture  turned into an unexpected musical madness venture.  If you haven’t already heard there is a new event heating up the East Village every Friday @ SB3 named MOONSHINE. This event is put together by Chicago’s Luis Baro a star pioneer in spreading the word of house music as a promoter/dj & super fresh music producer Scott Wozniak. This combo could only bring about a smashing house music event so I added an extra day to my trip.

The weekends event would not only have Eric Kupper a top shelf (producer/remixer/musician) but also my personal top soulful house west coast dj Ricardo Torres playing tunes for us.

I ride up to the entrance and I recognize Jay-J standing next to the door guy. Does this mean I will be jamming next to Jay-J all night…just maybe.  I unintentionally name dropped when I seriously don’t do that I was simply saying hello to the man, but i presume it didn’t hurt. I step inside the lounge and I hear the music coming from the underground no pun intended. I rarely step foot in a physically underground anything in Miami (due to sea level) so I can appreciate this minor detail.  I get downstairs and pay respect to all the talented dj’s / musicians that will be taking us on that musical journey for the night.  Luis Baro had just wrapped up and Scott Wozniak was getting in the groove. Eric Kupper followed and to finish the night off Ricardo Torres from West Coast Collective.

Ricardo Torres’s  carefully crafted mixes from day one in 2003 when I first heard him have left me completely mesmerized. Mr. Ricardo Torres has a fine hand for picking those songs that you can’t easily forget. I like to call these tracks “soul impressions”.  Listening to one of his sets is an experience to me and I think everyone should get an opportunity to do so.  He serves that west coast sound up right and wont let you forget it surely making the West Coast Collective peepz value that he’s apart of their family.  You can catch more from the West Coast Collective family at http://www.westcoastcollective.com

Ricardo took us there with tracks like Jill Scott’s “He loves me” Jay-J’s remix, Cheek Venus (Sunshine People), & Daft Punk’s Brighter (Ian Pooley’s remix) , and of course a beauty of a track Ann Lee – Ring my bell (Jay Serano’s Remix) only to name a few gems.

It was a memorable night having shared such a soulful vibe with serious names in the game and all the welcoming souls that were there to spread the love.  I thank those responsible for the positive vibes and best wishes to all.

Links

Eric Kupper

Luis Baro

Ricardo Torres

Scott Wozniak

If your in the New York area get your dancing shoes and head to SB3 located at 33 Avenue B in the east village on Friday’s. Tell Luis Wendy sent you and see what happens. You might get kicked out but just for kicks try it at your own risk.

Mr. Louie Vega serves it up with a side of salsa.

Saturday, November 15th just hours off the plane back from New York I found myself at The Vagabond in north-east Miami to ironically catch New Jersey native Little Louie Vega.  I would have been tired otherwise but from the anticipation build up I did to myself of it being “Louie” I was far from tired. I get to the door and there are loads of heads trying to get in.  Apparently Little Louie isn’t so “little”.  I can see myself missing the track “Love & Happiness” I’m a little disgusted but nonetheless happy for the welcoming of this sound.

I slip in with a nice welcome from the lovely people at the door, no problems getting in is always a good sign of the night. Besides you all know how i can’t deal with doorman tactics and high eyebrows at the door.  I walk stright on back following the tantalizing latin house sounds of Louie Vega; unmistakable.  The floor is packed this turnout is huge; to me. Not to mention Sunealo was playing in the patio; if you dont already know they are a group of local Miami musicians that play latin funk and such (must see).

Seriously the place is packed I cant walk from one end to the other. I see an Amazon theme with show dancers dressed as crocodile man, exotic birds, felines, and (book-casing in the dj booth) big green plants. I was in the Amazon. Aside from the distractions people were getting down. Although I always prefer some breathing room to be able to get down; I take it for what it is a sick party. It will always be about the music and dancing for me.

I put my stuff down and start to dance next to the reg-lo lovely house soldiers I always vibe off. It’s sweet; the dance floor starts to loosen up a bit and then I hear La India (my vocal goddess) resonate through the last track. Yes boys & girls this will be the nights peak for me.  The beat drops with those pounding drums and i feel the goosebumps on my arms.  Louie Vega you’re the man!!! As I looked around for a split second coming out of my house induced high there is no one just standing around as far as I can see.  I sing to the top of my lungs in perfect timing with my other beautiful house heads “You just got to believe there is Love & Happiness” as we make inevitable eye contact it was beautiful. If you’re not dancing by now; you’re more than likely rhythmically deprived, but don’t worry you’ll come around.

Now the crowd has that groove going on strong and Mr.Vega decides it’s just the beginning and drops some salsa into his set. That’s what I’m talking about give them what they don’t expect!  Right out of left field some salsa it was great. Mr. Vega played for around 5 hours or so finally breaking it down with some old skool classics that made the dancers start popping and locking.

I ended my night around 30 minutes shy of his closing track. I thanked the man and showed my respects to him and I dipped.

I was soaked in sweat from dancing straight on through the night ; not bad for a person that had been woken up from the hotel room floor by the housekeeper after only 1 hour of sleep …hell no if I would’ve missed my flight. Although I wouldnt have passed up an opportunity to hit up Moonshine with Luis Baro & Scott Wozniack again the following week(story to come)  but i have things to handle back in Miami.

Little Louie Vega will be doing his bi-monthly residency and you can catch him at  30 NE 14th Street – Downtown Miami.

Taking it like a souldier on the dance floor.

Orlando, Florida has more to offer than just sugar coated rodent ears and thrill rides. Beneath the commercial attractions you will find an underground house music community that carries the spirit of the music in all its glory. After hitting up Orlando a few weeks back to support one of my favorites, producer/dj Andy Caldwell, I was left with a sparking interest for the Orlando underground house community.  Tampa a few years ago made somewhat of an impression on me so I was curious as to what Orlando was about.

This past weekend I attended a Soulidified Music event at Crooked Bayou after getting word from a dancer of this soulful gathering. You know I can’t resist a deep & soulful house scene so I came up again. Pulled along a friend whose opinion of the nights music and gathering could go either way, I knew she was about to experience something deeper than she ever had.

We walk in and the dancefloor has a b-boy coming out of a freeze position.  Only to be followed by a b-girl cross-stepping into the circle to jack her body. I spot a buddy and he quickly introduces me to almost all of his house head family, many part of the Rock with style dancers, and others I had met previously.  The vibe was warm and welcoming ; right there I said to myself this is what house music is about. To unify individuals in the name of house where ego is hung at the door and the language is peace, love, and harmony. Harmony in the sound, in the dance, and ultimately in your soul.

We were graced with the soulidified sounds of Ian Lee and Marshall Jones. With each track layed down taking us higher into what I would call “soulful house utopia”. You know what I’m talking about when you get so lost in the music and you feel elevated without a drop of stimulants just simple music. When you lose your dancing inhibitions because the music has taken over and you don’t mind it. When you open your eyes to find the crowd get rowdy right on cue with the music.  When everyone around you has their hands up in the air & they know the lyrics to that house track. When tears of joy roll down your cheeks because your feeling that track. When the dj pours his heart out on the 1’s and 2’s after his set. When you know you’ve come home even if it’s just for that night. That’s true house.

At the end  I had to thank the people that had moved me that night and I was well off on my way. On the drive back home I come to learn that my friend was so inspired by the scene she wanted to know more about this soulful house music and considering dancing lessons.  The music is just that sick!

Thank you Orlando for the great vibe and see you all on the dance floor again real soon. Enjoy the pictures.

Marshall Jones holds a residency in Chicago and Ian Lee holds it down in Orlando.

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