In hindsight 2009 was a very long year.
Last New Year's Eve seems like ages ago. I played in the First Night parade for the first show of the Minor Mishap Marching Band. I really wanted to play Fela Kuti songs though and they didn't want to stray from the Klezbah stuff, so we parted ways. After that parade we rung in the New Year at the 360 overlook then made my way to the Space Cave (RIP) for a freakish dance party.
The X-Rays were really picking up steam early in the year, culminating in 6 or 7 SXSW shows. Found this video posted on the youtubes by some guy named SpikedPunchEddy.
Can't forget about the Toughen Up 2k9 Tour with Spiked Punch. Look, I had a beard!
And oh yeah, I produced a hip-hop record. The follow-up is on the way shortly, but I wouldn't expect a show anytime soon. I was initially trying to sell the physical copies of this but I've give up so if you want one let me know, they're free as a bird.
Diamond Minds - Cavalier
There were some epic DJ nights here and there. Halloween on the Lamar Bridge and the afterparty and the super-secret Dobie Theatre blow-out are the two highlights to me. Airport Bar was also up there, so much fun while it lasted. There was one great night at Back Alley Social. The Shapes/Valentine/Schwausch b-day bash was also sweet. Shout-outs to Birds Barbershop for letting me hang out and drink lonestars every week, as well as Ranch 616 for feeding me so well and letting me wear out my disco-edits.
Live at Birds Mix
Oh, and let's not forget that this meager blog is now almost at 600 posts, even if the last 10 or so have been UT sport-related. Here's to another great year of Casavista blogosphere domination.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2009 Wrap-up
Friday, October 16, 2009
Halloween Party Heads-Up
Wild dance party on the pedestrian bridge, Halloween night. Acid Abe's last night in town. Starts at 12:30am to allow ample time for pre-partying, should go really late. Tell your buddies that like to dance. Don't forget to bring yr own dranks cause yr gonna get thursty.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Live at Birds Mix
I DJ at Birds Barbershop on East 6th every Thursday evening for the nice people getting their hair cut. I recorded the session a few weeks ago, download the mix here or stream it:
Dan Gentile - Live at Birds Mix
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Tracklist:
Peter Brown – Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me? / Burning Love Breakdown
6th Borough Project – Just a Memory
D Train – Tryin’ To Get Over
Dam Funk – Electrik Breeze
Timex Social Club – Rumors (12” Mix)
Grace Jones – Pull Up to the Bumper (Larry Levan Mix)
Harlequin 4’s – Set It Off
Hot Chocolate – Haven Is In The Backseat Of My Cadillac (The Revenge Mix)
Sir Joe Quarterman – (I Got) So Much Trouble in My Mind (South City All Stars Remix)
NYC Peech Boys – Don’t Make Me Wait
Hall & Oates – Can’t Go For That (Beatconductor Remix)
Steely Dan - Peg
Amplified Orchestra – The Fighter
Motor City Drum Ensemble – Raw Cutes #5
Jackson 5 – What You Don’t Know (Eli Escobar Edit)
Eddy Grant – My Turn to Love You
Oliver Cheatham – Get Down Saturday Night
Monday, October 5, 2009
Twice Life (Washed Demo)
Lately when I decide to sample a song I have a tough time choosing between making a hip-hop beat and something more experimental. I'm more experienced making beats, but it's fun to go in the other direction as well. Here's an example of something a little different.
Twice Life (Washed Demo)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Archibald Adams Remix
My friend Jeremy Roye asked me to remix one of his songs. I tried to keep it pretty close to the original, accentuating the parts I liked. You can find his music here under the moniker Archibald Adams. He's having a CD release party at Scoot Inn on July 31st.
Ringolevio (Dan Gentile Remix)
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In other news, Spiked Punch leaves for tour in a few hours. I'll be back August 3rd. I'll say what's up to the rest of America for you.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Download the Diamond Minds EP
Download the EP here.
You can buy a physical copy at the Lambert's show Saturday night!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
sho2nite
Sho nuff!!!
the {{{sunset}}} kickoff party is tonight. Spiked Punch will be logging another appearance into our show odometer, which now stretches to ...6? Killrrrr....
1. SXSW at mooselodge
2. Stephy B's b-day.
3. Lambert's w/weird weeds
4. Julian's Birthday
5. Luau Party
6. {{{Sunset}}} tour kickoff.
address is like, 1600 something east 12th. its 2 blocks east of Chicon on 12th street on the north side of the street. the place used to be a restaurant. It will probably look like the place where the party is going down, if you are looking for it. I'm guessing this one is party o'clock, since we are playing and I haven't been told a "time" or "anything like that."
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Boogie Board Mix for Download
New Mix. Also, I've got a new myspace page for all music related endeavors. That old Record Breakers page is dead so head over to Boogie Board and ask to be my friend, I'll say yes it'll be cool.
Boogie Board Mix - March 2009
37minutes29seconds
Watch TV & the Primetimes – Voodoo Royal -2007
Bar-Kays – Let’s Have Some Fun (Galaxy Sound Edit) -1977, 2008
Peter Brown – Dance With Me (South City All-Stars Remix) – 1978, 2008
U-Tern – Shock - 2008
Hot Chocolate – Heaven Is In The Backseat of My Cadillac - (The Revenge Mix) -1987, 2008
Rolling Stones – Miss You (12” Disco Mix) -1978
Eric B. and Rakim – Know the Ledge (Instrumental) – 1992
Rhythm Based Lovers – Cold Comfort – 2009
Boogie Corporation – Junk – 2008
C.O.M.B.I. – You Got Love Song – 2008
Morgan Geist featuring Jeremy Greenspan – Most of All – 2006
Junior Boys – Bits and Pieces – 2009
Sweet D – Thank Ya - 1986
Dam Funk – Silver - 2008
Friday, March 20, 2009
Number 365 Demo
SXSW INTERRUPTION
I've been working on this track for a few months now. I recorded the xylophone with Bob King. You may recognize the guitar samples from a King Sunny Ade song that I posted on the blog awhile back. This is a rough mix, so constructive feedback is appreciated. Hope you enjoy it.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
taking the flyer game to the next level, son
The next level after this one is high resolution. From there, who knows where we can go.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Dark Chocolate Love
I don't know how you spent your Valentine's day, but I spent it in the beat factory cranking out this smash-hit. Vocals courtesy of my co-worker Lil' Troj.
Lil' Troj - Dark Chocolate Love
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
It's the Remix Baby!
The B.P.A. - Toe Jam (Sneakers for Sneaking Remix)
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Bob King helped me make this remix. I submitted a far inferior version to this contest a few weeks ago. I've been working on it a lot the past few days (while at work) and I've finally got a version that I'm somewhat comfortable with. I hope you enjoy the song, your tax dollars essentially commissioned it.
BONUS:
I just found this song I made a few years ago and hey it's not as bad as I remember. I used to listen to RJD2 a lot. 10 points for you if you picked out the Eno sample.
Party Time Demo
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