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OMG... A Riot!

Did you see that craziness recently with Ron Artest, I mean Metta World Peace?  This dude who was one of the escalators in the fight a few years ago that broke out in the Palace in Auburn Hills Michigan, the home of the Detroit Pistons was up to his old out-of-control self.  This time it was in a game between the storied LA Lakers and the super upstarts OKC Thunder.  Look if you want the play by play, there is plenty all over the ‘net.  I’m not going to give it any more attention but to say, we want to knock you out but not in that way.

So how do we want to knock you out? By re-introducing Riot Now to a ScandalDC show on Cinco de Mayo!  That’s right boys and girls.  The 5th of May is complete with a Riot.  Hahahaha.  Riot Now and I have killed some sets on Thursday night.  Now we are one-upping the game by bringing him out on a weekend with the rest of the ScandalDC crew.  And we know our Gazuza crowd and many more across the DMV will love, love, love this!  If you think I’m kidding just get a load of this DJ set from him…

Your house. Our house. Riot’s house…

Even though a Riot is in the place, we are all love, peace, House music…

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Saturday May 5th
Gazuza Lounge – 1629 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20009
202.667.5500 or matias [at] gazuzalounge.com

Rumor has it that Riot Now was out of the ‘game.’  I could not substantiate the rumor.  Yet, it still came a surprise to me that Riot Now was willing to come out again to play some records for my turn at the ScandalDC Thursdays at Gazuza.  Our last foray behind the decks together was nothing but fun.

He and I get to throw down again for ScandalDC Thursday at Gazuza

Similar to last time, Riot Now is prepare a delightful set of sound by way of an all vinyl set.  The only one who will be using electronics is me.  However, not to be undone, I do plan to bring out some classics in my vinyl collection. This is not a pissing match though–more, it is to prepare for another likely lively tag-team DJ set as we also did the last time we were able to play at the same place.

Here is mix from Riot Now and I from last summer: The Boogie

Tell me… who are some of your surprise combined DJ sets that you have had the pleasure of hearing, or in the case of you other DJs that you have performed with?

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mGrooves and Stylo are honored to be back at this event in March.

The Boogie of Riot Now and Stylo

It’s not often anymore that I get the chance to play strictly or predominately vinyl.  But owing to the fact that I had recently invited Riot Now to join me for a ScandalDC Thursday at Gazuza Lounge, it was hard to resist.

Riot Now (aka Davey) will wax poetic in a second over vinyl.  So why hate? We are not talking about a hot button topic but for those who have never learned the medium.

So here is a hot house set by Riot Now and I called, “The Boogie”.

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The boogie of Riot Now

Quite a way to open a conversation, let alone call oneself. I haven’t asked the question of him of how he arrived at the name “Riot Now”, but it is certainly on my list.

Riot Now will be joining me for the July 21st installment of ScandalDC Thursday’s at Gazuza Lounge.

From Riot’s press release:
The New York-born DJ has been making a name for himself in the Boston area for the last couple of years. Co-creator and resident DJ of Unprotected Decks (ongoing electronic night in Boston), Riot Now is bringing soulful & sizzling synths to the nation’s capitol with funky bass lines to move your hips. His all-vinyl sets include deep house, tech, electro and tribal house. Riot Now has his finger to the pulse of what makes you move.

Well! All I know is this should certainly be an interesting night. We are both planning some extra special vinyl only selections. I’m sure that will add a little more spice to an already delicious pot of music.

See you Thursday night DC.

How to connect with Riot:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/RiOt-NoW/362148435420

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