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Brick City House | Nov 18, 2009 | w/ Eddie B.
November 25, 2009 10:23 PM PST
 Good afternoon, Everybody, and Happy Thanksgiving! This is a time of year when most peeps stuff their belly's, gather with the Family, and give "Thanks" to all in their lives (allow me to be clear) in America. Here at the BCH, however, we choose to be "thankful" everyday ... and today's show was a dedication to all that the BCH is thankful for, Friends and Family, which really does come down to you - the Listener, the Dancer, the Supporter, and the one that gives us Love. If it weren't for you, we'd have no one to plan a show for months in advance, we'd have no one that gave a sh*t what we were playing, and well ... we're thankful that you give us that extra extra when the thought of creating a show, for your enjoyment, goes into motion. You make this happen, really ... I just play the music. Which brings me to our first guest who, rumor has it, spends his lunch time at record stores scouring and digging through endless crates. He's the sort of DJ that picks and plays his cuts with his audience 1st in mind, and it's just one of the reasons why we love this guy so much around here. Eddie B., of HAWT Music, is no stranger to the BCH booth and we thought we'd give him the honor of kicking off our show with a live mix he did 2 weeks ago in Los Angeles, CA at Balance. It was a birthday weekend (and a few hours before he was to be kidnapped by the Coppertone Bikini team), the HAWT group was going strong at their residency, and you can just feel that there is a party in full effect! He drops cut after cut after cut, and it I'll admit it - sh*t - he made me wince with a bit o' jealousy that I wasn't there on his dance floor. That's how nice his mix is, Friends and Fam, and you're not going to be able to help yourself when your ass, hips, and head starts to move! For the new year, we've asked Eddie to be a BCH resident, and grace us every 3 months with a guest mix. We feel that since we enjoy him, and YOU enjoy him, that we should have more of this super hawt frijole servin' up his spice on the regular!! We'll keep you posted on his response, Freaks.  And then, I played ... and played ... and played .. and capped it all off with A Guy Called Gerald's "Voodoo Ray" for our Classic of the Week. I dropped loads of new cuts from D'Lectable, Mike Frugaletti, Organized Crime, and Smokingroove ... and then gave you a bit more of the good stuff to keep you tied over till we meet again next week. Speaking of, tune in next week as we welcome first time guest, but life-long friend of mine, Gracie Chavez! This woman keeps it super real down in the dirty Dirty South, and you're going to hear for yourself why she's the hardest woman working in and around Texas -who's DOING IT REAL BIG (DIRB). We're proud to welcome Gracie into the booth, and promise to have loads of her fav Texas beer on tap with shots of Patron to wash it down. In the words of Gracie, "Andale!!" ... Once again, before I let you go, I'd like to Thank You for all your support that you've given Brick City House in our last 8 1/2 months. You've welcomed us into your home, your office, your ears, your hips, your booty, and you're hearts. I know that I'll never truly never be able to thank you enough, but I do hope that you feel where I'm coming from when I say this. We promise to step our game up in 2010 for you, and are grateful that you're making this journey with us! All this just wouldn't be as much fun without you, Friends and Family. Till next week ... Freak as Freely as you want!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in America! And Happy weekend to the rest of you ... Peace. Enjoy Music, Sista p.s.: *gobble gobble*
November 18, 2009 10:01 PM PST
house music
Brick City House | Nov 11, 2009 | w/Guest DJ_S (aka Doctor Spaceman)
(n.) A style of disco music with a heavy bass beat, initially popularized in underground all-night parties held in abandoned warehouses. And then there was Music ... and the Bedroom DJ who thought no one was listening. And that, Friends and Fam, is why today's mid-week freak was dedicated to the Bedroom DJ. I think it's safe to say that we've all been there, yea? Holed-up in our rooms, practicing and perfecting the perfect blend, beat matching, or locking the mix for countless hours on end. We all had that same daydream of having a floor stacked to the brim with people who came to get down ... and we've all imagined ourselves being the one who's making them groove. And then the task of getting booked came about and well .. some gave up, some gave in, and other's "gave" us all they had. And they're still giving it to us to this very day! Yes, Folks, if your a DJ then I know you know where I'm coming from. We all started somewhere .. and for most of us, it was in our bedroom. So for today's show Rich and I abandoned the studio, cleared out his bedroom, threw some pillows and blankets all around, and opened the door to anyone who wanted to come chill. Sort of like we used to do when we started out DJing. And the result? 2 hours of neck-breaking goodness, laughs, love, chat room shenanigans, and some more memories to add to the BCH wall. In today's BCH show, you're going to be peepin' out new cuts from some BCH favorites like "Black Christ" and "I'm Back" from D'Lectable Music (new EP is to be released in Winter 09), Chris Robson (one of my fav artists for 2009) with "Booda Man", Organized Crime's "Feel Me Up", Bryan Jones's remix of Bear Who's "Fix My Sink", Soydan with delicious "Funk Daddy" cut isn't leaving my bag anytime soon, and Sonny Fedora. Along with cuts from some newer artists on the scene like Brian Heath ("Acapulco Gold"), Mike Frugaletti (LOVE his Tech) with "Understandable", Sun City Hustlers (new fav's) with "Miami Vice" and Chris Quadrant's ("Old School Junkie"). I had a great time playing for all of you guys today, and I hope you enjoy what I've offered up for your listening pleasure. On a side note: We'd originally had Eddie B. as our planned guest today; however, last week was this DJs birthday and well ... he was kidnapped, you could say. The story goes that after his HAWT set on Saturday evening he was seen wandering around the parking lot straight for a tour bus that just happened to hold the entire Coppertone Bikini Team. I was told that they were waving and enticing him with Tequila .. and well ... the rest is HAWT debauchery history! Not to fail, though, because this morning I was able to speak to a mumbling - yet very coherent - Eddie who was home, fine, a bit hung, and full of apologies. I mean, after all, it wasn't his fault that there was bus of bikini-clad women who needed a bit o' Mexican. Can't hold that against our man .... So now, without further ado, let's try this bit again:Tune in next week as we welcome our boy, Eddie B., to take the decks for a very special Thanksgiving set exclusively for Brick City House (but for real this time )Till next week, Freaks, be good to yourself and those around you. Support your local scene, your local venue's, and your local talent. Without you your DJs will starve, and you will be left with no where to go, nothing to do, no where to be, no where to be seen, and full of questions like, "why isn't there anything going on in our city?". In other words, Friends and Fam, SUPPORT every chance you get! Freak Freely. Enjoy Music, Sista P.S. If you're a Bedroom DJ and would like to be heard, send your mix by link to BrickCityHouse@gmail.com">BrickCityHouse@gmail.com or info@sistastroke.com">info@sistastroke.com. You just might end up being a guest on Brick City House Love!
November 11, 2009 06:25 PM PST
house music
Brick City House | Nov 4, 2009 | w/Guest DJ - Seraphim
(n.) A style of disco music with a heavy bass beat, initially popularized in underground all-night parties held in abandoned warehouses. Good evening, Friends and Fam, I hope today's show finds you in high spirits, great cheer and, yes, happy. We here at the BCH have been busy packing and getting ready to take our show back to London; we've been doing great interviews with upcoming Guests, scanning over promo's, and on a serious mission to bring the "Freak Freely" parties to life so that we're off and running once we're back in The Lo. Happiness and Gratitude are all around here at the BCH, because thanks to you and your support we've got something to do - and that, folks, keeps us on our game when it comes whipping-up shows for you in our lab. Speaking of lab .. did I tell you that we had Doctor Spaceman, aka DJ_S, dropping his science on us today as a special treat? Ohhhh yes, the last time DJ_S made a stop in our booth he had our heads swirling in the amor de cosmos! Today, his journey took us back and beyond the 4th Dimension of light and sounds, and before long we found ourselves floating along Orion's belt. To be fair, I think I lost my helmet somewhere by Sety "Mogane" (Guillaume.. The Coutu Dumonts Remix) ... and I know for sure that I lost my moonboots when he dropped Oliver Demet's "Just Like Heaven" (Joshua Heath Remix) .. but what I don't know exactly is where I lost these items *shrugs shoulders*. Hmmmm, perhaps it was somewhere by the Aquarius constellation ... *sigh* ... What can I say? Doctor Spaceman just has this way of making me forget where I am, what I'm doing, and what I was supposed to do! Turns out, he did it again with this mix of his last night. Friends and Fam, sit back, relax, and forget your day when you peep the show we've brought to you today. Life is hectic enough without all the extra pressures you put on yourself; so why not "step to the side of it" every now and again to observe and listen? Even if it is for a short ride through the constellations of space and time. Tune in next week as we welcome back, officially, Eddie B. (HAWT, los angeles). The last time we welcomes this DJ to the BCH booth he was, well, for lack of better words: Saving our asses. Yes, tis true, Eddie B. was able to cover a guest slot when our slated guest DJ was unable to be here. To show our appreciation, this time around we're rolling out the red carpet, summoning our "Pips", and putting on our best! Proper interview, proper mix made exclusively for Brick City House, and a proper Guest slot. Get ready for some extra, extra, y'all!! Before I let you go, I'd like to give a nod to today's date and wish a Happy Veterans Day to ALL soldiers. No matter where you are. 2nd, I'd like to give a nod to the date 11:11:09 .. for those of you in the know, y'all dig where I'm coming from! Make those wishes all day long! Till next week, Friends and Fam, be safe and happy! As always, the biggest of "Thanks" goes out to you - the Listener and the Dancer - for tuning, supporting, and sharing your love with us. Hear me when I say that all of this just wouldn't be as much fun without you. Right ... so let's do a systems check before lift off, shall we? Space helmet - check. Moon boots - check. Headphones and galactic peace pipe - check and check! Make-shift rug on which we can cut - check! Systems are go, Freaks - time for take-off. Freak Freely! Enjoy Music, Sista for playlist click here
November 04, 2009 08:51 PM PST
house music (n.) A style of disco music with a heavy bass beat, initially popularized in underground all-night parties held in abandoned warehouses.
Brick City House | Oct 28, 2009 | A BCH 4x4 Halloween
As another Halloween comes and goes, we find ourselves diving head-first into the Holiday's = whether we like or not. From here on out we're going to be bombarded with bad Holiday music in shops, elevators, and restaurants everywhere! Heh, not to worry though, as here at the BCH we'll be supplying you the freshest of ingredients that's sure to keep your ear buds happy.
Originally hailing from Chicago, this sunshine Lady has been calling Florida her home for the past decade. Her love of House Music spans years; however, it's her love of all genre's of Music that started it all for this DJ . Now, with over a decade of experience behind the decks, her next natural progression see's her stepping into the realm of Production. Teaming up with her Husband, Camouflage, the two are known as TransAtlantic Union and ... you know what? You can hear all of that for yourself - plus more - when you check out today's show on the podcast. From the words she shares to the beat's she drops, Seraphim ushered us into a journey that we'll be downloading for many plays later on. Her mix is fittingly titled, "Family Affair", and is compiled of tracks offered up by Producer's who all reside on Chicago House FM. Truly a Family-style of get-down, and truly worth your time. Also, if you ever feel you need a dose on your own of the good stuff you can always tune in for their live shows, every Thursday evening's, for the TransAtlantic Union show. For left-over's, try hitting Seraphim up on their podcast for some Transatlantic Union Love . A huge Thank You goes from all of us here at the BCH to this Lady for stopping by and sharing. We truly can't wait to have you back, Mamma!
Till next week, Friends and Fam, I wish you nothing but a speedy delivery to your weekend! As always, the Biggest of "Thanks"(!) goes out to you, the Listener and the Dancer, for tuning in, supporting, and sharing your Love with me. Hear me when I say that all of this just wouldn't be as much fun without you.
October 28, 2009 10:40 PM PDT
house music (n.) A style of disco music with a heavy bass beat, initially popularized in underground all-night parties held in abandoned warehouses.
Brick City House | Oct 21, 2009 | w/Guest: DJ Rey Aguilar
Good Afternoon, Everyone! I'm still on a high from earlier this evening, and I can already tell that getting a full night's sleep isn't going to be all that easy. Or will it? Last night Lady T, Big Rich, and myself made the hour trek next door to the ATX (Austin) to go hear my great friend, Colette, kill it for 2 delicious hours. When we left my feet hurt and we were all smiles and danced out, but still cool for the hour drive home that went by quickly thanks to great convo's. By the time we rolled in around 4am, however, we had just enough time for a celebratory shot (I'll tell why later) and nice chat, before making our ways to our own beds for some much needed zzzz's.
As tired as I was, I was equally just as jazzed. I'd just had a great night of dancing, seeing old friends, making new one's, and also ... and this is the best part ... finding out that I was approved and givin the "green light" to go home to the Lo. That's right, I'm going home to London - legally - and have in hand my passport with my snazzy new UK visa! Tune in next week as we welcome DJ Seraphim to step up to the BCH decks. This Chicago native escaped the snow and cold some years back, fleeing to the warmer paradise known as Florida ... but you know what they say, folks: "You can take the girl out of Chicago, but you can't take Chicago out of the girl". And Seraphim is no exception to that rule. This woman's soul is grounded in House Music, and it's an honor to be able to welcome her to the BCH booth for an hour of her Love. Till next week, Friends and Fam, have a fantastic (and safe) weekend. It's Halloween, and here in the states things are about to pop off! I'm going to play DJ AND Dancer this weekend (not something I get to do too often for a whole weekend), and I'm looking forward to this extra-special 2-day bonanza! As always, BIG "Thanks!" goes out to you, the Listener and the Dancer, and to Big Rich, Lady T, and Paz Joaquin for joining me for 3hrs of giving some love.
October 21, 2009 07:57 PM PDT
Good evening, Friends and Family!
Back again for your afternoon, evening, mid-morning, mid-day delight! I truly hope this finds you well, everyone. The weekend is almost here, the weather has changed to a permacrisp (with rays of sun to keep it toasty - but not ridiculous), and I'm feeling that there's a bit more of a restless excitement in the air too ... All around the United States kids everywhere are checking and triple-checking their Halloween costumes, and making sure they've got all they need - from the costume to the carrier - for the perfect night to go down just right. Kids young and not-so-young are trying to remember the last time Halloween fell on a Saturday, and the last time they were really able to enjoy it. Yes yes, there is an energy in the air that is undeniably Fall, and I love it! For today's BCH show, we're servin' up a Deep special for you. Our chef, DJ Rey Aguilar (of the McCallen Institute of House) has prepared a hot and flavorful dish, that's been peppered with love and gravy. With hints of funk, tech, and filtered disco, today's Special has also been roasted with just a bit of Latin spice that is sure to entice and is undeniably delicious!(Warning for peeps with allergies: This dish is very spicy and may hit you in that soulful-jackin' spot of your heart. You will be requesting a take-away box*) For the past 9yrs Rey has been honing in on his DJ skills down there in McCallen and Austin, Texas (respectively), and is now ready to take on the title "Producer" at the age of 21. I'm not going to tell you everything and ruin his show for you ... but I will say that after hearing this new-jack producer's sound, heh, I'm going to be keeping my ear out for this guy a lot closer. If you would like to keep up with Rey, you can follow him on Twitter (@reyaguilar), but to peep his music go to his myspace page and check his player. I'll mos def be letting you guys know when his album hits the stores too .. because it's all about supporting each other's hustle out here. Big "Thanks" to Rey for servin' up his spicy dish! Bigger thanks to you -the Listener and Dancer - for tuning in and supporting the BCH. From the bottom of my heart, I Thank You for (( listening ))).
Till next week, Freak Freely!
October 15, 2009 02:08 PM PDT
Good afternoon, Friends and Family, and how do you do? I hope this Hump Day finds you great and in high spirits! Life has been moving itself along over here at the BCH, and with a ferocious appetite too! But lets get on with the real reason we came here ... the Music.
Brick City House | Sept 30, 2009 | w/Guest: DJ Lady D
Today's show found us welcoming a New-Jack that gave us (in his words) "a proper cheeky mix". Yes, Friends and Fam, let's give a warm BCH welcome to today's guest, Craig Sanderson, of Newcastle, UK. I had the privilege of coming across his mix by way of his best mate, Chris Green, who took it upon himself to push someone he believed in. He knew I would feel what his boy was doing and, you know what, the man knows me without even meeting me. Craig gave us the sort of mix that you want playing when you've got an hour of road ahead of you, or even when you're getting your night started. His cuts we're choice, his mixing on point, and his blends smooth as honey butter. But to this DJ, he came across as someone who really does it for the Love of House Music. I for one thoroughly enjoyed the journey he created for his listener, and I know you gonna be hookin' all your friends up with this. He's website is currently under construction, but he's promised me a link in the coming week to pass on to all of you. Craig Sanderson is first class all the way, y'all!! On a more somber note, since our server sponsor has this "deep issue" with space we're clearing out some of the past BCH shows from our archive here on Podomatic. So if you've missed any past shows and would like to catch-up on some BCH goodness (that, might I add, goes back to Feb. 2009), just drop a line to info@sistastroke.com and we'll get them out to you with a quick-like. Lastly, before I let you go I'd like to take this moment to apologize for the technical difficulties in this show .. we had some issues and if you hear some of the music on one channel, don't worry, it's not you - it us. Let's just say that we had a bad cable situation that has since been sorted. As for my 45min .. well, I had the unfortunate - unwelcoming - shakes for 3 solid hours that reared their ugliness 15min. before my show WHILE we were sorting out our tech smack. It wasn't a pretty sight, and thanks to the quick-thinking actions of Lady T and Big Rich, I was able to come back down to earth. Some 3 hours later, of course. Yes Sir, today's show brought an important lesson to BCH, and as of this evening we're finding ourselves with another new show and less one coffee maker. That 2 cuppa situation will never be a bother again. Big Thanks to Craig for his wicked mix and for givin' us something to move to. We enjoyed every single bit of it, Craig, Cheers! And a HUGE "Thanks" to you - the Listener and Dancer - for tuning in, supporting the BCH movement, and for ((( listening ))). Till next week, Freak Freely! Enjoy Music, Sista For Craig's playlist click here
September 30, 2009 01:57 PM PDT
Good evening, Friends and Fam, and how do you do today? I truly hope this finds you well, happy, and doin' it real big (DIRB crew!) in your life today.
For today's BCH show we celebrated a Lady that has been givin' it to us for 14yrs; She has been everything from a listener and dancer to a promoter and vinyl pusher, has provided countless hours of music for our listening and dancing enjoyment, and has taken the Music matter into her own hands by keeping her label, D'Lectable Music's on it's path of righteousness for over 5 years now with no signs of slowing down.
In the first hour we kicked-off with a very blunt face-to-face talk about how DJ Lady D's love for music evolved, her progression into DJ'ing, then on to managing a popular House Music record label, then becoming a Label owner herself, plus even provided some insight on the music industry [for those of you looking to jump in]. And if that ain't enough, we also gave you an exclusive peek at D'Lecatable Music's newest cuts. With offering's from Industry staples like DJ Sneak and Glen Underground to new-jacks on the scene like Baghdaddy and Porked Up, D'Lectable is showing zero signs of stopping. One cut in particular that is quickly becoming my cut has to be Nick Mauerer's newest effort "Beautiful Person" - both cuts of this track just kills!
So yea, I truly feel that you're going to enjoy her interview ... as for her mix ... man o' man, I KNOW you're going to feel her mix! On the real, I feel like I've had my ass handed to me ... so what does that tell ya? This Lady did not disappoint to deliver her snap.
I had a blast during our interview, and with nearly an hour of conversation that ended up on the editing floor, take my word for it when I say the both of us could have easily continued. Lady D's interview was informative and a breath of fresh air. After ten years of having the pleasure of knowing this Lady I have to say that it was truly an honor to sit down and have this session, and this "DJ Birthday" show made a long-lasting impression on me. I hope you feel every single beat that our guest, DJ Lady D, offered up for our ears.
All the tracks that you hear in the first hour of the show is from D'Lectable Music, and can be purchased at stores like Stompyand Beatport, with full catalog and select tracks avail. on Traxsource, and Itunes. If you'd like to hear more from this talented Lady D, you can do so by subscribing to her podcast on Itunes. Just type in "DJ Lady D" in the Itunes stores, search, and you'll be on your way. You can also keep up with Lady D. just by visiting her website. Huge "Thanks" go out to Lady D for celebrating her DJ Birthday with us, loads of "Thanks" Hugs, and Love goes out to you - the Listener and the Dancer - for tuning in and supporting Brick City House and ChicagoHouseFm.com. We just can't do without your Love, Friends and Fam. Till next week, everyone, do what you do best - Be You.
Freak Freely, Sista Playlist for 1st hour of show:
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Podcast Summary*No bullsh*t. No commercials. No drunk people bumping into the decks. Just some damn good music comin' atcha' - weekly - from a Brick City House. * About SistaBlessed with natural musical talent and the uncanny ability to nurture her gift through a relentless pursuit of inspiration, Sista Stroke is an emerging force in modern underground music. Her musical roots grow deep and span across the boundaries of genre and geography. She is a child of the b-boy generation whose journey though life has included living in Houston, San Antonio, Panama, McLean (VA), most recently Chicago, with a stop over in Los Angeles, and now London, England. The rich cultural textures of these cities reverberate in her music. Sista Stroke came up musically as a member of the legendary Rebel Crew, a musical family founded in Houston in the mid 80s by Joe B. and Rick Partida. As part of the Rebel Crew she played styles ranging from Hip Hop to Dance Hall, Jungle to Jazz, and Breaks to House always remaining anchored in soulful music. Her skills did not go unnoticed and she soon developed a following which called her to the road. In virtually no time Sista Stroke developed a hardcore fan base in cities around the United States, England and Mexico. She is known for beatin it hard, yet strokin' the soul with an incredibly moving blend of deep, funky, and spiritual house music (however, she has more than just house in her arsenal). She has often been booked to open for various acts, ranging from house to hip-hop, such as Afrika Bambaattaa, The Executioners, Tortured Soul, King Britt, Derrick Carter, Joey Beltram, Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, Method Man, Boo Williams, Mark Farina, Kaskade, and Super Jane (Lady D, Colette, Dayhota, and DJ Heather). However, she has now become a headliner herself through consistency in her DJing and a growing discography. As a producer, Sista Stroke has found a place musically where she can truly explore the depths of her creativity. In 2004 she became the preeminent in-house producer/remixer for Mother Tongue and Innuendo Records. Over the past five years she has released records on Mother Tongue, D'Lectable Rec, Privat Box, Dusttrax, and Hook-Up Tunes to name a few, along with some of the most sought after white labels in the industry. Through her original creations and remix work, Sista Stroke has made a name for herself in underground music. She is now poised to make her mark on the industry with projects on Revolutionary Music as well as several other lucky labels. Her releases on Revolutionary Music range from House to Hip Hop to down-tempo. You can catch Sista Stroke on her radio show, "Brick City House", every Wednesday evening at 7pm GMT, on Chicago House FM. To Join the Brick City House Group, you can click here. For updates, upcoming shows, info, or to join Sista Stroke's mailing list, please visit her at SistaStroke.com.
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