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Champaign-Urbana, IL - Musician, producer, composer, audio designer, and DJ Larry E. Gates II  has played hundreds of stages across the nation and has shared those stages with the likes of Chuck Berry, G. Love & Special Sauce, 30 Seconds To Mars, Local H, Superdrag, Trombone Shorty, Brother Ali, The Nappy Roots, Blueprint, DJ Rare Groove, Illogic, and many others.

 

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Real Talk Tuesdays: The DMV

The DMV in Champaign closed some time ago (amid complaints from the employees about the facility). They are in the process of building a new one but in the meantime those of us in the greater C-U area have to travel for our DMV needs. This morning I jetted to Rantoul only to discover that their camera was broken - so I headed east to scenic Danville where I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. A lot of driving just to get a new shitty photo. Ugh.

Madhouse Mondays: Miss Piggy

Two things:

Happy Birthday to me!

and

Rihanna could learn a thing or two from the original bad girl herself, Miss Piggy. Dig it.

 

Feel Good Fridays: Git Beats & Bob Banner

The big homie Git has a new banger out with Bob Banner. The vibe is on par with Gang Starr's "Militia" or M.O.P.'s "Ante Up". Pure energy. Bump this in your morning speakers.

Throwback Thursdays: Toad the Wet Sprocket

Super excited to be playing with Toad the Wet Sprocket this weekend. When I was first learning guitar I listened to this album a lot. Particularly this song - which I hope to hear on Saturday.

Way Gone Wednesdays: Uptown Funk Newsies

I don't care what kind of day you're having - this will put a smile on your face. Go.