DUSTY CRATES

So it’s confirmed: Soular Grooves’ visionary, DJ Sun (check out his Wikipedia entry), will be the opening act for Thievery Corporation. And as anticipated, the post partying Friday night will ensue at Block 21 (2420-B Washington, Houston).

But if you don’t happen to make it out Friday, join us Saturday night at Block 21 for El Jeffe’s birthday celebration. He’s guest DJing (if he can see straight after a few b-day shots) along with his DIRB! counterparts, Gracie Chavez and Antonio.

Stop by anytime 10 p.m.-2 a.m. There’s never a cover, no dress code, and 21+ to drink. But you knew that!

If there was ever a tradition to pass on to the next generation it would have to be taking an occasional existentialist moment to the soundtrack of Thievery Corporation. To categorize their music as an international mix of downtempo, trip hop, dub, reggae, funk, soul, jazz, and exotic beats would simply be too generic. And everyday I tune into my Pandora Thievery Corp. station ready for anything the day may bring.

So it goes without saying that I wouldn’t miss a rare opportunity to see them live for their Houston show at the newly opened House of Blues (1204 Caroline, 888.40.BLUES). In support of Radio Retaliation, their latest album, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton again borrow from dusty grooves and all but forgotten styles.

The show starts at 8 pm on Friday, October 24 with DJ Sun, fellow Block 21 resident, opening. Check any worries at the door–this show is guaranteed to take you to another place and time.

Indeed, their music (see below) inspires.

 ”Lebanese Blonde” is absolutely classic.

Thievery Corporation mixtape (MegaUpload link)