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I came across this two-hour long Essential live mix by the Brazilian duo, The Twelves. Over the weekend, João Miguel and Luciano Oliveira recorded their DJ set using a laptop, bass and synths.

Matt seems to enjoy it, so it must have that “sizzle”. ;P

The Twelves Essential Mix, 12/19/09 (BBC Radio 1/MediaFire)

Tracklist

01. Fever Ray — Seven (The Twelves Remix)
02. The Rapture — Sister Saviour (DFA Dub)
03. Phoenix — Fences (Accapella)
04. Cerrone — Look For Love
05. Kraftwerk — Music Non Stop (Vocoder)
06. Daft Punk — Da Funk
07. Glass Candy — Last Night I Met A Costume
08. LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem — Nike Run (Excerpt)
09. Yelle — Ce Jeu (The Twelves Remix)
10. The Chemical Brothers The Chemical Brothers — Music-Response
11. Mr. Oizo — Two Takes It
12. D-Train — You’re The One For Me
13. Metric — Help I’m Alive (The Twelves Remix)
14. Roger Sanchez — Computabank
15. Chilly — For Your Love
16. Dynasty — I Don’t Wanna Be A Freak
17. Radiohead — Reckoner (The Twelves Remix)
18. Siriusmo — Last Dear
19. Empire of the Sun — Walking On A Dream (Accapella)
20. Zeigeist — Humanitarianism (The Twelves Remix)
21. Eddie Tour — Up The Glitter
22. Gaznevada — I.C. Love Affair
23. Phoenix — Lisztomania (Accapella)
24. Groove Armada — Drop The Tough (The Twelves Remix)
25. Methusalem — Robotism
26. Gossip — Standing In The Way Of Control (Accapella)
27. Chromatics — I Want Your Love (The Twelves Remix)
28. Laid Back — White Horse
29. Metronomy — Radio Ladio
30. Sparks — Tryouts For The Human Race
31. M.I.A. — Boyz (The Twelves Remix)
32. Daft Punk Daft Punk — Voyager
33. Indeep — Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Accapella)
34. The Virgins — Rich Girls (The Twelves Remix)
35. Fleetwood Mac — Dreams (The Twelves Remix)
36. In Flagranti — Just Gazing
37. The Alan Parsons Project — Be Like You (The Twelves Remix)
38. B.W.H. — Stop
39. The Chemical Brothers — Block Rockin’ Beats
40. Karen O and the Kids — All Is Love (The Twelves Remix)
41. Fleet Foxes — Mykonos (The Twelves Remix)
42. Patrick Alavi — Power
43. Michael Jackson — Thriller (Instrumental)
44. Justice — Stress (Siren)
45. Kano — Ahjia
46. Mr. Oizo — Gay Dentists
47. Donna Summer — I Feel Love
48. Cerrone — Give Me Love
49. Mr. Oizo — Hun
50. Chic — Everybody Dance
51. Coldcut — Timber
52. Basement Jaxx — Rendez-Vous
53. Les Rythmes Digitales — From Disco To Disco
54. Alex Gopher — Motorcycle
55. Nirvana — All Apologies (The Twelves Remix)
56. Kraftwerk — Trans Europe Express
57. Black Kids — I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You (The Twelves Remix)
58. The Rapture — House Of Jealous Lovers
59. Scenario Rock — Skitzo Dancer (Justice Remix)
60. Daft Punk — Aerodynamic
61. Boys Noize — Arcade Robot
62. Basement Jaxx — Good Luck (Accapella)
63. The Beatles — Eleanor Rigby (The Twelves Remix)
64. The Twelves — Nightvision (Daft Punk)
65. La Roux — In For The Kill (Twelves Remix)

Earlier this week I recorded HouseWife, an exclusive hour-long mix and a short interview for today’s Brick City House (BCH) on ChicagoHouseFM.com. The online weekly show is run by none other than my girl Sista Stroke and it features mixes by DJ staples of the house scene worldwide. I’m extremely honored to be part of this set. Many thanks, girl!

Now, it’s no secret that some of my DJ roots go deep into house, so doing this mix was the perfect opportunity to go back to one of my first loves. So I dug thru a few of my favorite classics and added a dash of new house to come up with HouseWife, a mix I feel truly represents the house I get down to. It’s so house, it’ll make you wanna do your house chores! Here’s this Mami’s track listing:

“HouseWife” – Gracie Chavez (DIRB! 2009)

1. It’s Just Begun (Larry Levan remix) – Jimmy Castor Bunch
2. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life – Dcup’s Bootleg Remix
3. Enjoy Yourself – Soul Avengers
4. Stepping Out (Frankie J mix) – Candy Dealers
5. Why Don’t You – Gramophonedzie
6. Phat Mama (Sub Dub) – Troydon
7. Sweat of Your Brow – Jully Black
8. Hit the Ground – Mario Fabriani
9. Baby How Long (Johnny Fiasco remix) – Da Sunlounge
10. Bushes (Norman Cook remix) – Markus Nikolai
11. Fix My Sink – DJ Sneak
12. Hot City Bass – Hot City
13. Come On Girl – Magik J
14. Let You Go (Got The Funk Mix) (Da Fresh Remix) – The Freshmakers
15. Life is Changing – Cricco Castelli
16. Vision of Paradise – Bob Sinclair
17. Big Love – Pete Heller

After today’s live webcast at 1 p.m. CST (if you’re DIRB! in Texas), I’ll sideline I have sidelined the HouseWife mix here on DustyCrates’s Mixes. You can also catch the entire show, plus more, as a podcast at SistaStroke.Podmatic.com.

In short, BCH is all about those solid house tracks that make you wanna put your fist up in the air and say “Amen, Sista!” And you can’t hate on that!

Coincidentally, this BCH show is also a preview of what’s in store for this weekend.

Ladies of the Kitchen

Before she returns to Mr. Hun in London, Stroke is wrapping up her stay in Texas with a stop in Houston this Friday, December 4. The Kitchen Family has teamed up with renowned Les Femmes de la Nuit DJs Jessica Lozano, Candice Elliott and myself to support the all-female DJ event, Les Femmes de la Cuisine (Ladies of The Kitchen), at Avant Garden (411 Westheimer, 77006). The Kitchen Family — Drew, Pooks, Mr.Bristle, and Criminal V and Brad of the Lamborghini Crew–will play more delicious house, UKG and funky upstairs. There’s no cover for ladies all night.

So bundle up! It’s gonna be cold (and possibly snowy) outside, but it’ll be oh-so hott in The Kitchen with Les Femmes de la Cusine!

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve written here. What, maybe two weeks? Well, that’s way too long. Since then we experienced Oktoberfest in August, the start/end of a *ahem* new monthly (it had potential–just sayin), and the close of a high-flying venue (it went three months strong, yay! *applause*). Here’s the long-overdue recap:

Lasting longer than the requisite 16-day beer fest, Sista Stroke’s tour through Texas evidently still has some of us in an intoxicating honeymoon phase. The newlywed popped into the H for special “homecoming” performance at The Flat’s Sideways Tuesday with DJ Pooks & Drew and then played along with Eddie Spettro in her original hometown, San Antonio. Who knows how long she’ll be in the Lone Star State or if she’ll make another cameo behind the decks before jumping the pond back to London. But if you happen to somehow miss her Freaking Freely here, you can always tune into Mr. and Mrs. Hun’s Brick City House podcast sponsored by ChicagoHouseFM.com on Wednesdays.

Meanwhile, the DIRBY! came out of the starting gates at a slow trot. I’ll admit, we enjoyed the pageantry and newish spot; who cares if there wasn’t much participation–we still had fun. We did manage to declare a DIRBY! mustache winner at the end of the night. Thanks to TABC’s late entry, we thought G.Wizz had it in the bag until said agent and pahtnah swaggered in at 1:45 a.m. He won, hand(lebar)s down!

Speaking of going down, let’s all pause for a moment of silence for the untimely demise of the indirigible airship-themed venue. In it’s heyday it was a mecca for Rich’s over-spill; in its most recent short-lived rendering, it was a ragbag of music and misfits. And although it didn’t amass the notable acts and acclaim that Walter’s on Washington did, it goes to show that throngs of d-bags don’t always ruin it for everyone.

So now that we’re moving on, I should note that DIRB! Block Party is on an indefinite hiatus from Washington Ave. Last Saturday’s performance with Jessica Lozano at the Boo Williams show at Block was certainly memorable enough that I recorded our Les Femmes reunion. G.Wizz capped it off on the decks after 3 a.m. Click below for a listen.

On short notice, however, I’m closing out the HMNS Mixer & Elixirs summer series tonight before the lively Latin act Grupo Ka-Che takes over the Dino Exhibit Hall. It’s been a fun gig all summer long, thanks to the open-minded museum curators!

And tomorrow, Saturday, 8/29, Antonio & I are DIRH! (Doin It Real House) again at the swanky Zimm’s wine bar while LBO Takes 5. And heed this: no socks for shoes people! RSVP pronto on Facebook >>

Meanwhile, I’ve updated DustyCrates’ sideline events widget with upcoming event flyers. Peep it. iCal it. Twitter it.

And as promised, more music mixes:

DIRB! Live on KTRU (May 2009) (mp3)
Listen to the 3-hour long live mix with Squincy Jones, Gracie Chavez, Tonio, G.Wizz & Jep in it’s entirety.

Les Femmes Gracie Chavez & Jessica Lozano Live at Boo (August 2009) (Zshare)
Thanks to HMH’s Jep, I’m learning to record on the iKey-Audio. Here’s the raw, 3-hour live set from last Saturday.

Thanks for reading this extended DustyCrates Blog-a-thon of the Month. You’re now exempt from the pop quiz.

Houston’s Underground House Movement (HUHM) headed by dj/producer Lucas Keizer presents the first in a series of outdoor dance music events called “OASIS“. It starts this Saturday, July 18, at 2 pm in the afternoon and goes late into the night. The venue is conveniently located on Richmond Avenue near Mandel in the Montrose area, but you’ll feel like you’re in a tropical paradise complete with lush cabanas, palm trees and waterfalls. More details in sideline flyer here.

Before we get DIRB! Block Party going at Block 21 (2420 Washington) with guest DJ Chris Miguel, I’ll DJ out in the patio for coco-rita time starting at 5 pm and Tonio spins inside a bit later from 7-8 pm. We’ll both be spinning a set of Latin-inspired music very much alinged with Movida–DIRB’s revival of a sultry musical movement.

We set it off during a live recording on KTRU FM in May. The final installment of the DIRB! on KTRU Live mix Pt. 3 begins with some heat from south of the border. Bajo tropical and new cumbia is on the rise, folks. Make sure you’re part of la movida!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD DIRB! Live On KTRU – Gracie & Tonio PT. 3

Cumbia Nena Mini Mix – Gracie Chavez

http://www.zshare.net/audio/61629779537d2a8f/

Gracie & Tonio

You bring the fans. We’ll bring our music. And we’ll all keep it cool.

El Pueblito Patio
1423 Richmond Ave
Houston TX, 77006
http://www.elpueblitopatio.com

I came across this mix earlier this week and reminded me of how much I enjoy a good minimal, tech-house mix with just enough steel drumming to give Houston’s hottest summer a soundtrack and make it a little bit bearable.

Round Table Knights continues with their tradition of churning out mixes based on the seasons, the time has come for their Summer mix and of course it’s brilliant as always.

Round Table Knights – Summer Mix 2009 (zShare)

Tracklist:

Sandra Nikaké – La Mauvaise Réputation (Blackjoy Instr Mix)
Jarvis Cocker – You’re My Eyes (Disco Song) (Pilooski Remix)
Ghostape – Your Eyes (Round Table Knights Remix)
Who Made Who – Keep Me In My Plane (Dj Koze Hudson River Dub Mix)
Wareika – Facing The Sun
Stimming – After Eight
Neuroxyde – Yebo Yebo (Neuroxyde From Berlin Rework)
Worthy – Surdo
Daniel Steinberg – Cocolips (Heinrich & Hirtenfellner Remix)
Bauchamp – Calypso (Round Table Knights Remix)
Joris Voorn – Sweep The Floor
M.in, Sebastian Schuster – New Orleans
Thomas Schumacher – Sunset
James Braun, Dan M – Lessons 1
Lars Bartkuhn – Goodbye Dancing Hello God (Arto Mwambe Remix)
Basti Grub – El Latino

Jeffe, I think you’ll particularly enjoy it the most!

Twitter, I wish I could quit you!

JUST IN TIME FOR OUR ALL-OUT DIRB! BLOCK PARTY (aka SDF-One’s B-day) THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AT BLOCK 21 (2420 WASHINGTON) …

DIRB! DJs took over the KTRU Rice Radio airwaves on May 22. Here’s the first installment of the 3-hour long mix we recorded. SQUINCY JONES, GRACIE CHAVEZ, ANTONIO, G.WIZZ & JEP were on hand to make it happen. The only thing that didn’t happen was that awkward family photo Antonio forgot to take!

First up, it’s a dubstep mix (PT. 1) by Squincy Jones featuring an intro by moi–Gracie Chavez.

Enjoy!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD DIRB! PT. 1 here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/616304082588f349/

GRACIE CHAVEZ (INTRO)

Faust – Feel.Love.Thinking.Of (Mexicans with Guns Remix)
M83 – We Own The Sky (Udachi Dubstep Edit)
The Postal Service – We Will Become Silhouettes (Mexicans With Guns Remix)

SQUINCY JONES

Rumblejunkie – Training
Rusko – Bionic Commando Theme
Skream – Sandsnake Ft. Cluekid
Prodigy – Breathe (NumberNin6 Remix)
Dread Foxx – Pump up the Volume Remix
Chase & Status – Eastern jam (Vaski VIP)
AC Slater – Calm Down
The Streets – Blinded By The Lights (Nero Remix)
Marchmellow – YoungFolkDub
Dubbel Dutch – Dem Bones (EXCLUSIVE DEMO)
DatsiK – Nuke Em
Joker – Do It

CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE MIXES AT WWW.AWWREADY.BLOGSPOT.COM >>

The new Mad Decent Radio is grown, sexy and ready for some action, your maestro Dave Nada is taking you for a gondola ride up and down the love canal and keeping you warm.

Here’s what Mr. Nada had to say (sic):

“i’m always a fan of tearing the club up to my favorite bmore anthem. but there’s nothing like tearing the sheets up to your favorite sexy baltimore club jam. i cooked up this mix, showcasing some of the best baltimore love club classics. Not only does it remind you why producers like Griff and Technics are the dons, but also shows you how versatile baltimore club music is and why this genre rules the universe. enjoy the mix! cant wait to smash! xoxo (shout out to emynd & bo bliz)”

Track Listing:

Tedra Moses – Be Your Girl (KW Griff Remix)
Outkast – Prototype (DJ Technics Remix)
Floetry – Say Yes (?)
Ready For The World – Love You Down (DJ Technics Girlfriend Remix)
Raheem Devaughn – You (DJ Technics Remix)
John Legend – Ordinary People (KW Griff Remix)
Jill Scott – He Loves Me (DJ Technics Remix)
Blaqstarr – All The Girls
Patti LaBelle – If Only You Knew (Rod Lee Remix)
Sylvia – Pillow Talk (DJ Techincs Remix)
Chris Brown – Aint No Way (You Won’t Love Me) (Curtis Vodka Hey Girl Remix)
Jimmy Cozier – U Got Those Goods (?)
Black Box – Everybody Everybody (DJ Ayres Quiet Storm Remix)
Usher feat. Lil Jon – Lovers and Friends (inst)

So kick off your clothes and let the music do the rockin’…fuego!

“Love in this B-more Club” (Dave Nada mix on Mad Decent Radio)

I’m not completely sold on “fidget house”. So, when fellow DJ pal and breakbeat purist David (sdfone) told me he was feeling a style of house music, I stopped short of a rewind! The staunch Gritsy d&b/dubstepper had converted to a 4/4 beat–whuh?! GTFO!!

Now, I’m a major fan of house, Switch and Jesse Rose, but in all honesty, I hate the word: fidget. So, with all the fuss about “fidget house,” it was enough to get me diggin’.

Wikipedia defines the sub-genre:

Fidget house is a style of house music that incorporates other dance music styles including rave, breakbeat and UK garage.

Hmmm…breakbeat? UK garage?? OK, I’m starting to see a connection.

Meanwhile, David has been itchin’ to play this glitchy style, but is met with the same puzzled faces when he mentions “fidget” (or “house” in his case). So, to push us naysayers off the fence, he’s gone over and beyond the call of duty and released a short mix, “Jackin’ The Drank With Patron”.

Sdfone’s mini mix clocks in around 30 minutes and, as the name implies, the recording was fueled by a couple of strong drinks of Cafe Patron and Coke. If you haven’t heard much of this latest jumpy, stuttery, um…fidgety dance floor style, well, here here you go:

Jackin’ The Drank With Patron – sdfone

01 jak z – feeling pretty good
02 danny t – dip dip
03 scott cooper – mad run (lee mortimer remix)
04 scott cooper & andy george – jump & twist
05 natty jack – jackin da garage (hijack remix)
06 paolo jackson – funkt (feat shena) (twocker remix)
07 south west beats – its love (trippin) (feat claudia patrice) (out of office mix)
08 missy elliot – lick shots (mark knight mash up mix)
09 dj fashen – bam bam
10 trevor loveys – byrdy beats

A little late on this one, but Smalltown DJs put out a wicked mix a couple of weeks ago for a string of European dates this month. Although the Eurodance promo mix is heavy on the Euro dance tunes, it’s as cool as speeding down the autobahn jammin’ to Kraftwerk!

Eurodance Tour mix – Smalltown DJs (Sharbee)

Z-Trip made a stop here in Houston two weeks ago and I totally missed out! [The hub-bub got to go and is still in the dog house for it. ]

But luckily Gonzo and Pr!mo of Aerosol Warfare caught up with Z-Trip for a short video interview on graffin’. It was like I was almost there…kind of.

Thanks to Frank151 for the heads-up.

Z-Trip @ AW from Alex “PR!MO” Luster on Vimeo.

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