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Another year, another fun-filled performance. This time my band picked up a few extra key players and tackled Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. It's an idea that me and Brandon T. Washington have been kicking around for a few years. When my bass player Ant Gravino heard me pitch it, he was all in. Enthusiastically. Ant only owns a few hip-hop albums but The Chronic and Doggystyle are two of his favorites. Drummer Ian Shepherd was ready to tackle the MPC beats.  So I picked the songs, made the set and recruited Jesse Brown on keys, Mike Ingram on guitar and Ci Ci Stewart on backing vocals. Here are some pics and video highlights. Such a good time.

Photo by Troy Stanger

Just finished mixing the new Curb Service record - now I'm mixing this bad boy. Be back soon.

Tonight I'm opening the Sun Stereo cd release show. This band has grown so much in the past year. Really starting to zero in on something unique. Dig this tripped out video and come to the show tonight. I'm on at 10pm sharp.

Tomorrow is Record Store Day - a celebration of independent record stores around the world. Hip labels will be offering up exclusive releases just for the day. Most locations will feature in-store performances (including our own Exile on Main Street). I'll be playing and so will many of my talented pals. Here's a peek at an RSD exclusive by Zara McFarlane. Dig.

In 1984, UTFO (Untouhable Force Organization) released a cut called, "Roxanne, Roxanne".  The song was an instant classic and sparked a fued between UTFO and Roxanne Shante who fired back with a song of her own, "Roxanne's Revenge".  On a more personal level, this song inspired me as a performer.  In the first verse, Kango boasts "I can sing, rap, dance in just one show".  Years later I would form Curb Service where I sing, rap, dance, play guitar, scratch - in just one show.  I win.