Waiting for the DJ…

LA Babies know that the weekend starts on Thursday night, and as we round the corner into spring there are many events that an Angeleno into the nightlife should pay attention to. So without further ado…

HIGH END STEREO: Our brother and friend, DJ A-Ski has been hard at work with his Monday and Tuesday events, and has now added a Thursday night for our listening pleasure. Taking place at Naya Sunset, High End Stereo will give you A-Ski on the ones and twos spinning soulful house, lounge, afro latin, funk and dance rhythms well into the night. Happy hour is from 6-8 with complimentary modern Indian appetizers from 9-10. This event has no cover and will rock your body until 2 in the morning. Hit up A-Ski for birthdays and special events!

High End Stereo NAYA SUNSET | 3705 West Sunset Blvd | SILVERLAKE, CA 90026

JIM KELLY: My usual Thursday night stomping ground is the Jim Kelly event with my buddy Garth Trinidad at the helm. Trinidad, along with Mateo Senolia and Kawai Matthews, have crafted a one-of-a-kind event that you have to see to believe. I could say a lot about JK, but it is best you see for yourself what happens behind the wooden door. Be prepared to unleash your inner freak, let your guard down, and get into some good vibes and great music. Catch this event while you can as it is a limited engagement. If you are looking for current radio hits and top 40, this event is NOT for you. Jim Kelly takes place at the infamous R Bar in Koreatown and entry is by password only. That’s right – get the password.

Jim Kelly R BAR | 3331 West 8th Street | LOS ANGELES, CA 90005

CHURCH: Tonight I’m taking a break from my usual spot to visit a once a month shindig called Church. Hosted by my friend Nia Andrews and her soon to be hubby Mark de Clive-Lowe, Church has quickly gained a reputation as the top body rock spot in Los Angeles. Church only happens every fourth Thursday of the month so catch it while it is here. Nia and Mark create their own vibe as a duo, but you never know what other music notables might grace the stage with them. Church happens at the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice from 9 -1 and the entry fee is $5 before 10 and $7 after. I’ll see you there tonight!

CHURCH DEL MONTE SPEAKEASY | Basement 52 Windward Avenue | Venice, CA 90291


LA EVENTS: A Weekly Brunch Called SATURDAYS

Unique74 & HARLEM PLACE ALLEY Presents..
A Weekly Brunch Called..SATURDAYS

3.19.11

a brand new weekly Saturday morning-afternoon installment in DTLA..

Eclectic/Soulful Selections & Progressions:
A-Ski
TAILWIND TURNER

Special Guest Vocalist:
ILHAME PARIS

Live Drumming:
ADU JAHMAL

+more TBA

HARLEM PLACE CAFE (formerly known as LOST SOULS CAFE)
124 W. 4th St | DTLA
11a-2p
+Wine + Sangria + Beer
No Cover

LA EVENTS: CHOICE – Michelle Shaprow Listening Party

DJ A-ski is ready to kick off the holiday season! Join him tomorrow at CHOICE: A Weekly After-Work Excursion at The Falls Lounge in Downtown Los Angeles. Tomorrow’s special event features MICHELLE SHAPROW and is also a holiday food drive. Come enjoy the drink and tapas specials, sit back and relax, and let the music soothe you. This event is free details are as follows:

CHOICE
a weekly after-work excursion

21+ | No Cover
6p-2a
626 S. Spring | Downtown LA
Birthdays | Booth Reservations | Special Events > unique74events@gmail.com

*$2 discount for patrons with DTLA residency card on first drink after 8pm!

BLACKis ONLINE: UNIQUE 74

DJ A-ski is a brother whose name you hear around here frequently. He is a friend and a great Los Angeles born and bred DJ whose events we publicize as often as possible. A-ski is not only a DJ, but a music historian, and his blog UNIQUE 74 is always packed with good music musings, amazing downloads, interviews and info about his upcoming events. Most recently, A-ski sat with Foreign Exchange members Phonte and Nicolay for an exclusive interview about their recent Grammy nomination and what the future holds for them in this music game.

While you are in A-ski’s world, don’t miss his podcast, Dirty Milk Radio. It’s an eargasm experience.

LA EVENTS: StereoLove with DJ A-Ski

This week’s edition of STEREOLOVE welcomes the Summer solstice with soulful blends and deep + uplifiting tones w/

ABDUL SHAKIR (THANG, LA)
http://www.facebook.com/DJ.ABDUL

+LIVE DRUMMING: ORLANDO ROYAL

w/Resident Selections:
A-SKI & MIKECHECK
serving up a collage of Soulful House, Boogie/Disco, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Afro Latin + other unexpected/ uplifting themes

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
21 and Wiser | $5 | 9p-2a | Thursday

*** SPECIALS***
$5 Well from 9-10PM
GUESTLIST: unique74events@gmail.com