November Update

Dear friends,

Happy Thanksgiving!

A couple of party updates:

1)  I'm celebrating my birthday this Friday at Beauty Bar from 6p-10p at my monthly happy hour party Early.  In addition to regular djs Amedee & me, Bryan R. (aka Steady B) and Ren (Sweaterfunk) will be guest dj.  If you are in town, please stop on by!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117222585007493
FREE!

***

2)  Superrock x LIFE/STYLE returns to Laszlo this Sunday, November, 28th from 9p-2a.  Please join Bryan R, Steady B and me for an awesome night of guitar musics, cult films, and well made cocktails.
FREE!

3)  On Wednesday, December 8th from 9p-2a at Laszlo, we celebrate many Sagittarian birthdays - most notably our guest of honor, Seth R., who turns one of the round numbers.  30, perhaps?  In addition to the LIFE/STYLE crew (Raul & me), Eug from FACE and Greg Morantz (Fallout) will dj as well.
FREE!

4)  On Thursday, December 9th, 6p-10p at Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences.  This is their event in conjunction with Indie-Mart, and in addition to LIFE/STYLE dj-ing, bands AB and the Sea and Boy in the Bubble.  Raul & I are stoked to be asked to dj at this event.  Come party with us and... PENGUINS!  Tickets available on line at the California Academy of Sciences.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161876983850768

Take care and I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely, Ts

Another day in the life

It will be nice to stretch out!

I'm extremely excited by the debut of our new night at Milk this Friday, Oct. 8.  Come on out to support ALTARS live and dance.

CHiPS (new party) & MORE

Dear friends,

Hi again!  I've been gone for a while but am now back and rested from an awesome vacation in NYC. 

There are a slew of events I am involved with over the course of the next few weeks.  Below are the options with final details.  More event postings coming your way soon! 

Please see if you can make one, some or all of them.  Each will be rad - each in its own way. 

Your continued support makes all of this possible and more importantly fun and worth doing. 

Take care and I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely, Ts

***

EARLY ! Friday, Sept 24 · 6p - 10p, Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St
Thee monthly happy hour dance party is back at Beauty Bar!  Greg, Amedee & Ts dj.  Drinks by the lovely Jason El D.  Hot Nailz by Mistress Domonique.
FREE

Super Rock vs. LIFE/STYLE ! Sunday, Sept 26 · 9p - 2a, Laszlo, 2526 Mission St
Please join inimitable Bryan R. & dj Ts (LIFE/STYLE) for the anti-dance night, pro-any rock night at Laszlo : The Almighty SUPERROCK! We play the weird, the familiar, the pop, the noise, the arty, the etc. so long as it ROCKS! Joining us this night & beyond, dj Steady B! He will unleash his amazing record collection on you - now & forever. Classic horror & noir films always shown. Mr. Andrew concocts the tasty adult beverages.
FREE

Life/Style & Penny Arcade Present: CHiPS ! Friday, Oct 8 · 9p - 2a, Milk, 1840 Haight St
Life/Style, Penny Arcade and the Milk Bar are absolutely jazzed to bring you CHiPS!!! The premiere of our live music/DJ/dance collaboration. Join the radness on Friday, October 9th as we celebrate, in full party mode, our opening night featuring the delectable live synth dance melodies of ALTARS at 10pm. Absolutely thrilled to have em as our opening night act! Then stay on the dance floor as TS and Roll spin their own blend of feel rad get awesome dance music mayhem - from indie to soul, rock to glam, shoegaze to brit...snack on that and JOIN THE RADNESS...you will have a blast!
$5

Collab.

Sleep talking...

KHS Flight 100

KHS Flight 100 (size 50) as in pic above:
Chris King headseat
3T stem
Nitto B211AA handlebars
Crane bell
Aerospoke (front) w Vittoria Rubino
Weinmann Deep V (rear) w Vittoria Randonneur
Sugino crank
Sugino Messenger 46t chain ring
EAI 17t cog
DID chain
MKS chain tensioners
Selle San Marco Rolls saddle
Salsa Lip Lock seat collar

MF 30 MS ?

Djs Ts, Roll, & ODDz present...

L I F E / S T Y L E
cheap drinks dance party!

Special MF Dirty 30 Birthday Edition
This Thursday, August 12, 10pm-2am
Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St @ 19th St

***

Dear friends,

Hello again!

LIFE/STYLE returns this Thursday!  Normally we would have played the first Thursday of the month which was last week, but we moved it to this week so we could celebrate MEGAN'S 30 BIRTHDAY!  So stop by, wish her well, and buy her a gimlet.  She really likes those!

As an added bonus, Ari will return to the decks for a couple of sets as well.  Get ready to dance.  And DRINK!

Also, I want to let you know that it's our awesome friend and co-worker Matt's birthday.  Give him birthday hugs on your way in!

See you soon!

Yf, Ts

EARLY!'s 2nd Birthday Party

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=134444829929353&index=1

Dj Ts & Ame-dj present...

E A R L Y
2nd Anniversary Party!

featuring the reunion of FALLOUT (Djs Seijiro & Rantz)
This Friday -  July 30th : 6pm - 10pm
Beauty Bar : 2299 Mission @ 19th

***

Dear friends,

I never expected EARLY! to last as long as it has, and it seems like it will last for years to come at this rate.  This is all due to you and your desire to have your own party.  So many people helped with this party and have dj'd at this party (many who have gone on to bigger & brighter dj careers or have just enjoyed getting to express themselves behind the decks at least once in this lifetime).  In two years time, that is A LOT of people to list.  Suffice it to say, I thank you all - from the patrons to the djs to the old friends to the new friends to my co-workers at the Beauty Bar.  Two people I would like to thank especially are Greg and Amedee. Whether they know it or not, their passion to do this party with me really keeps it going, and in many ways they are the real ones to thank for EARLY!, not me.

This week EARLY! celebrates its 2nd birthday on Friday.  This is a special occasion for all the reasons you may guess, but for me it will be a special treat because one of my favorite SF crews of all time reunites to dj for the first time in many years - FALLOUT.  Ken & Greg aka djs Seijiro & Rantz aka FALLOUT threw what was considered by many including myself one of THEE BEST PARTIES in all of SF.  It was fun, eclectic, inclusive, etc.  Re-experience the magic and welcome them back to the decks.

Of course, Amedee & I will dj and there will be some TREATS as well.  Come early for those since they are sure to run.  As always, the lovely Jason El D will be behind the bar serving delicious, well made drinks and refreshing beer.

Thanks once again for everything.  It means a lot to me.  See you Friday.

Yours, Ts

I know now!

More Pancakes

111 is already going off! Thanks to stumbleupon.com for having us. Get down here. GOOD TIMES!

At makeout room for tailor made. Great mod music of all stripes.

Kill moi covering she's so high. Best shit ever.

Yeah right! On the decks. You are missing out if you are not here.

Spring cleaning in full effect. Getting rid of lots of good stuff i don't need anymore. Consider yourself lucky if you find any of it.

A quick jaunt to the day job followed by planet claire and coffee at four barrel.

OUR GLASS

Opening Reception for

O U R   G L A S S
new works by Joe Budd

Wednesday, May 12 : 6pm - 9pm
DWR Fillmore, 1913 Fillmore St.
Complimentary Adult Beverages

***

Dear friends,

For the past few months, I have been organizing photography show of new works by our friend, Joe Budd.  Truth be told he did almost all of the work, but in addition to me, there are many other people involved in this event. 

Please come this Wednesday evening to celebrate the opening of his new show. 

Joe's new work focuses on the California coast line and examines it's abstract and dynamic qualities.  Having seen some the pieces already, I can tell you that they are beautiful. 

50% of the proceeds from the sale of Joe's photographs will benefit Tipping Point Community, a wonderful local organization who's mission is to help alleviate/eliminate poverty in the Bay Area.

In addition to Joe's new photographs, Patrick Trefz, long time photographer for Surfer Magazine, will be projecting some his short films.  Dj Anthony Gordon from Loquat will provide the party music for the evening, and Fred Garcia aka Suckafreeze will be on hand as our event photographer to document it all.

Last but not least, Sam's Chowdermobile will be coming up from Half Moon Bay to sell you delicious seafood from the parking spot out front should you get the munchies.

I hope you all can make it out.  Please feel free to bring friends and spread the word.  It's going to be a fun party!

Take care and I'll see you soon.

Yours, Ts

The Last of the Famous International Weeklies

photo of djs No-No & Ts by Michael Coughlan

Djs Ts, Roll, Oddz present...

L I F E / S T Y L E

special guest dj No-No (Expensive NYC)
special guest percussionist dj Cuba Libre
thursday, may 6th, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

Wow!  Thanks for coming out in full force last week and showing us and dj Eug so much love.  We had a wonderful time dancing and drinking with you.  When Eug dropped Lindsay Buckingham's 'Trouble (Prince Language Edit)', it felt like something magical was happening.  Lots of smiles and good times!

With that, we arrive at this Thursday which will be the last weekly edition of LIFE/STYLE.  A lot of variables factored into this decision.  Suffice it to say, this is a good decision for us which will help us expand and do different parties and events.  You can still catch us regularly albeit on a monthly basis (still at Beauty Bar on the first Thursday of each month to be exact).

There was no way that Ari aka dj Oddz could miss the last weekly LIFE/STYLE so she will return to the decks playing classics from her record bag.  We have two special guests this week.  Noel aka dj No-No (Expens!ve) is flying in from NYC bringing the jams you need to hear.  He hasn't dj'd in the Bay Area in a long time so now is a good time to catch up and see what he's up to.  Also, Alex aka dj Cuba Libre will be joining in with all of us providing percussion via his drumpad aka Dr. Avalanche, Jr.  Alex and I have been practicing and you are in for a real treat.  His live drumming adds something really rich to the mix.

From Raul, Ari, and me, Ts, we thank you so much for your support over the past year and half.  As you can imagine, it's difficult to put on a dj night, let alone a weekly that has proven to be very successful.  In the end, we did it all for you and enjoyed seeing you all each week and making many new friends in the process.  Be on the look out for more of our events this summer and beyond.  There's lots in the works, much of it to be finalized in the next couple of weeks.  You can also check in with us via our blog, too, if you can't wait for these email updates:  http://lifestyletimes.blogspot.com/

Take care and please come dance and celebrate with us one more time!

Most sincerely, Ts

Still drunk. Ran into josh on way to ike's. He said i'd be in line till it's time for me to work tonight. It'll be worth it though. Mf, get here!

19th St.

This morning Stacypants reminded me of Rhea's Market & Deli, specifically their sandwich called 19th Street:

Boar's head medium rare roast beef, vermont cheddar, pepperjack, avocado, champagne vinegar pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, pickles, baby arugula, garlic aioli, Boar's head delicatessen mustard served on Acme organic street roll

After stopping by Vega for a soy latte and chatting with the gang, I couldn't get this sandwich out of my head.  So of course, I got one.  Not as good as the last one I had but very good nonetheless.  I think I had too much cheese on mine - the pepperjack and vermont cheddar were a little overpowering.

Anyway, you should stop by Rhea's and try one of their signature sandwiches like the Korean Steak Sandwich, Katsu Sandwich, or the Vegetarian BBQ Chicken Sandwich.  The Katsu Sandwich is my favorite.

Well Edited

photo of Eug by Suckafreeze

Djs Ts & Roll present...

L I F E / S T Y L E

guest dj Eug (FACE)
thursday, april 29th, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

Well...  I just got back from New York.  It definitely was good to take a little break.  I hung out mostly with No-No (who dj's next week) and caught up with a couple friends.  I mostly took it easy and ate A LOT of food.  5 meals a day with snacks in between. 

I went there mainly to catch The Specials show which was much fun if a bit anticlimactic because Terminal 5 is such a horrible venue.  (More about that some other time.)  It was a dream come true to see Terry Hall play with the rest of the band - something I've wanted to see since I first heard The Specials in the early 80's.  He sounded great and was simultaneously cranky, gracious, on-point, bratty, thankful and funny.

While I was away, dj Ren guest dj'd at L/S and by all accounts he ROCKED THE HOUSE.  I wish I could have been there to catch him spin.  He'll be back to guest again, and I will join you on the dance floor to boogie the night away.  Thanks, Ren, for sharing the music!

This week Eug is back.  He had to postpone his regular spot a couple of weeks ago, and this is the make up date.  I can go on and on about Eug and how awesome he is but suffice it to say...  If you've been to his parties like Face or its previous incarnation, I Can't Feel My Face, at SOM, you know to catch every gig he spins at.  If you haven't seen him yet, now is your chance.  He does so many things well and plays music that's close to my heart.  Disco, edits, spacey house, obscure new wave, maybe some italo, French indie, boogie, etc.  Please join us this Thursday for another night of awesomeness!

Lastly, Friday, if you are not busy, come on down to Amedee's & my monthly happy hour gig at Beauty Bar, EARLY.  Be prepared to get drunk quickly and start dancing while the sun is still out.  Greg Morantz returns to decks in a guest appearance.  He hasn't played with us in a while, and I'm sure he has some new nuggets to share.

Take care, guys, and I'll see you soon.

yf, Ts

BQE is parking lot. To JFK to SFO. I'll be home soon. Thanks for everything NYC.

Sub-mercer w No-No and Maas. Early 80s style disco. Downtown style. A bunch of euros hanging out. Good times.

Smells like a sexy, gothic church which you hate.

 Comme des Garcons Incense Avignon

Pizza party with Stella and Oscar.

Enjoy yourself! I know I am.

Virgin Airlines SFO to JFK boarding in 30 minutes

L/S debut : Ren!

Djs Ts & Roll present...

L I F E / S T Y L E
cheap drinks dance party!

special guest dj Ren (Sweaterfunk)
thursday, april 22nd, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

Last week was definitely a little different for us...  Raul took us into outer space while playing some shoe gaze classics, and bon vivant Anthony Gordon gave us some sweet slow jams for us sway and make out to.  Variety is a spice of life, and they reminded me of that.  Thanks for shuffling along with us while putting tax day in the rear view mirror.

This week Renmin Cardorna guest djs with us bringing a variety of dance classics the likes of which you probably haven't heard yet at L/S.  I have an inkling of what he'll play, but I'll save it for you to discover this week.  Rest assured it will be RAD.  If you've haven't heard him spin at his gigs such as Sweaterfunk, you are in for a treat.  Get down there and show him some love on Thursday night!

Enjoy the rest of this week, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.  Lots fun on the horizon including some special events.  Of course, I will keep you posted.  Take care!

yf, Ts

Pay up!

Good times w MF and the Selecter at AT&T for our first game of the season. Cain is off... It's not our fault though.

Should 5% appear too small...

Djs Ts & Roll present...

L I F E / S T Y L E
cheap drinks dance party!

guest dj Anthony Gordon
thursday, april 15th, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

With tax day looming on the horizon, the Mission seemed like a ghost town last Thursday except, of course, for LIFE/STYLE.  It was definitely a later crowd but a great one nonetheless.  Our guest dj Mitch aka Dj Yeah Right! played some fun sets and brought some much appreciated disco, electro and edits.  Good job! 

A special thanks to Alex aka Cuba Libre for coming down last minute who performed live percussion via his Roland drum pad.  Timbales, cowbell, 808, etc.!  His drumming added a very rad live element to the mix and got the crowd very pumped up.  Alex and I are practicing with this set up and be on the look out for us to dj/perform more in the future whether it be at L/S or other parties.

This week dear friend, raconteur, paparazzo, etc. Anthony Gordon from Loquat returns for his regular L/S dj slot.  I'm not sure what he's spinning this week but rest assured it will shake your A$$!

As always, Raul and I thank you for your continued support.  See you on Thursday!

yf, Ts

ps.  Mark your calendars for Friday, April 23rd.  Raul and friends will be dj-ing a benefit for Mission Creek Music Festival.  Guests include The Selecter dj Kirk (Concrete Jungle/Sweaterfunk), Kelley Stoltz, EmDee (Debaser/Club Neon), and Neil Martinson (SMiLE!).

At Sodini's in North Beach. Gnocchi nostri coming up.

A bike maintenance morning at Pedal Revolution followed by a sweet americano at Ritual. So far so good.

Live percussion via Alex tonight. Get down here!

RED ALERT! Dj Cuba Libre joins L/S on the decks TONITE!

Dude from autoKratz sounds likes Marc Almond... Just a bit.

At 330 Ritch... Omar is wearing his Echo and the Bunnymen t-shirt. Same one I bought in 1987. Good tunes. You should be here. Eug and autoKratz up next...

Yeah Right!

Djs Ts & Roll present...

L I F E / S T Y L E
cheap drinks dance party!

special guest dj Yeah Right!
thursday, april 8th, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

LIFE/STYLE has been very consistent since the start and most of that has been due to each of you on this email list or on our Facebook group or those who follow our blog.  The last few weeks, we've been gaining a lot of momentum related to you guys getting the word out there about Raul's & my dj night as well as the seemingly regular mentions in local print media and area blogs.  We've met many, many new folks lately, and they're a becoming regular faces as well.  I don't think we've ever had a particular style of regular party goer whether it be the indie kid, the mission hipster, the record nerd, the Marina-ite, Tendernobbers, etc.  The only common thread I can make out is that everyone is generally NICE if at times a bit awkward, which is fine by me.

Last week, there were a couple of celebrations in the house: a birthday party and a bachelorette party.  Mix that with our regular crowd, and it was weird but still fun time.  Mitch aka Dj Yeah Right did a couple of impromptu sets and rocked the dance floor with some classic jams.  If you missed him last week, he's back again for his actual guest dj slot with us.  Come on out and show him some love!

As I mentioned last week, Red Stag by Jim Beam is our new liquor sponsor.  Buying drinks made with that stuff is a good, cheap way to get your drink on.  Give it a try if you are so inclined.

Lastly, I want to let you know that this YOUR club.  If any one messes with you in any way, that is not cool.  Surely we're all adults and can handle things on our own, but if anyone steps to you with some awkward game, let Raul or Matt or Josh or me know and we'll handle it for you.  It's easy for us to do, and we prefer it so you can immediately go back to having your good time.

See you Thursday!  Or see you tomorrow night at Raul's monthly live music party at the Make Out Room, Penny Arcade.  Or any number of awesome events going on.  It seems like SF has finally become a good town to go out and party in any day of the week. (Or least better than it ever has been maybe since the mid 90's...)

yf, Ts

Bama pointed out that...

...Micke's new flyer is not on the blog.  Well, here you go:

Ideal length for the men with less height...

Lily from SF Station was at Micke's art show and took pictures for their fashion blog.  Pics were posted today which included a couple of lovely one's of Noel & Juliet.  Their pic of me is fine, and the caption reads:

Tony Sison at the Micke Tong art opening at Public Barber Salon. Sison, a DJ for the Beauty Bar, is wearing a Top Man cropped trench that hits just below the waist. This length is ideal for men with less height. Sison also shows how to wear bright colors subtly. His magenta Helmut Lang sweater is bold, but only peeks though, making you want to see more.

 I couldn't help but smirk when I read this.

-Ts

In line at Ike's. Line is still long even in this shit weather. So hungry.

Hi ho hi ho... It's off to work I go.

There's no stopping me.

At St. Francis... Hector's waffle, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Oh and a mimosa, too. Why not?

Face to FACE

Djs Ts & Roll present...

L I F E / S T Y L E
cheap drinks dance party!

thursday, april 1st, 10pm - 2am
beauty bar, 2299 mission st
always free

***

Dear friends,

Last week was so much FUN.  Last Thursday, Kirk rocked the dance floor in his own inimitable style, but the real highlight was Raul's sets.  If you haven't been to L/S recently, you're missing out.  Raul's forging his own distinct style and adding major skills to the mix.  Yes!   After Amedee, Arlo (great debut set, man) and I had a blast with y'all at Early, some of us headed to Eug's relatively new monthly, FACE, at SOM.  We danced hard to his sets as well as guest Prince Language from NYC.

This week it's the core duo - Raul & Ts - rocking the decks as usual.  Come on by and start April right with us and the rest of the Beauty Bar crew.

Eug was originally scheduled for this week's LIFE/STYLE as a lot of you know, but he's had to reschedule.  He'll be back on April 29th with us.  We'll update you with when he'll be back.  In addition to Eug, we've got a some new guest dj's coming on board that we know you'll love as well as our beloved regulars. So stay tuned!

Also, we have a new sponsor - Red Stag by Jim Beam.  In addition to other cheap beverages, try it out.  You can get a great faux Manhattan with this or something akin to a cherry coke.  I tried it; it will get you f*cked up - in a good way.

Thanks for coming out in full force yet again to L/S, Early, and Superrock - ps. Adam P. dropped an awesome guest set!

Take care and see you soon.

yf, Ts

ps.  If you are interested in sharing/publicizing any of your own events here, let us know and we'll put in our weekly/blog postings!

Just had rad ice cream at Ici in Rockridge. Now.... Hot Tub Time Machine !

Roll destroying the dance floor.

Pressure building... The selecter will blow it open.

Three Easy Pieces

Mark Brecke's B/W photos from the L/S 1 Year Anniversary Party:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tststs/sets/72157623645798086/

Dear friends,

Last week proved that you guys were itching to bust out, and YOU DID.  The club was packed, both inside and on the adjacent sidewalks.  Lots of women wearing skimpy summer fashions which certainly made the men of SF very happy.  Actually for a minute or so it felt like it was summer in Manhattan.  So many people were out!  Thanks again for coming and making the night AWESOME.  On a side note, special thanks to Carson for making us a mixtape.  Yes, a mixtape on an actual cassette!  We've been listening to it all week, and it's rad.  (Maybe he should guest dj?!)

Invariably the last week of the month is a busy time for us here at Life/Style.  More often than not, we are hit with the trifecta known as LIFE/STYLE on Thursday, EARLY on Friday, a little break on Saturday, and SUPERROCK on Sunday.

On Tuesday, we celebrate our dear friends, Juliet and MT's birthdays.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Wednesday's new tradition is dinner & some luxury soul at Triple Crown with the SweaterFunk crew.  So good!

L I F E / S T Y L E , Thursday, March 25, 10p-2a, Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St

This Thursday at LIFE/STYLE, The Selecter dj Kirk returns for his regular spot in our rotation.  Look for him to bring some aspects of other club nights he spins at, but he'll also stretch out with many things you don't hear him spin anywhere else.  Needless to say, we are EXCITED!

E A R L Y , Friday, March 26, 6p-10p, Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St

On Friday, Amedee and I return for our monthly happy hour party, EARLY!  Debuting this month behind the decks : Arlo from the Junior Panthers!  This party is usually a drunken, dance-y mess.  So come early, stay till the end and make sure you grab a taco or some food from Baobob to soak up the alcohol.

S U P E R R O C K, Sunday, March 28, 9p-2a, Laszlo, 2526 Mission St

Sunday we wind wind down with SUPERROCK.  I'm not exactly sure who is guesting with me for this month's edition.  Maybe Alex will come out with his drum pad and his new timbales?!  Regardless, I'll be playing all the stuff I don't play at my other gigs while Glenn serves up very tasty, well-made cocktails.  Our gracious host Bryan R. will probably get in on the action, too.  As usual, I'll be showing a movie or two.  This time it will be Silence of the Lambs.  It's classic!

See you at one, some, or all of these gigs or at the various other rad things going on in our fine city.

yf, Ts

I'm at place pigalle... I think bars w old sofas for seating are gross.

Is evil something you are or something you do?

Sunshine does amazing things to me

Bike rides, sandwiches, coffee, record shopping, white wine rooftop sunbathing...  -Ts

Get out there!

DJs Ts & Roll present...

L   I   F   E   /   S   T   Y  L  E

cheap drinks dance party
thursday, march 18th, 10p - 2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th st

Dear friends,

Last week was a blast!  Danielle celebrated her birthday in grand style with many of you showing up from distant areas to drink and dance w her.  Man, the place was packed!  Despite serious allergies, I managed to make it through the evening and still have lots of fun.  Be on the look out for pictures soon!

We've been so busy lately with planning various upcoming events that we've neglected to get out our regular email out this week.  Sorry about that!  There will lots to tell about in the coming weeks so keep your eyes open and be ready to party. 

There's something in the air.  It's spring fever.  The weather is absolutely stunning and every one is itching to go and do something.  Come on out tonite to party w Raul and me.  It's been a long time since I've seen some of you so now is the time to bust out of your cocoon and get back to it.

Thanks again for all your support and SEE YOU TONITE!

yf, Ts

Sweaterfunk to martuni's. Drunk style.

Smoke, catered food, expensive drinks, jukebox before the disco is all good.

Spring forward w Pisces!

DJs Ts & Roll present...

L   I   F   E   /   S   T   Y  L  E
w special guest dj Helena from Louder Than Bombs

cheap drinks dance party 
thursday, march 11th, 10p - 2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th st


Dear friends-

Lots of fun stuff happening behind the scenes at Life/Style...  We're quickly filling up the guest dj spots for the rest of the year, we've got some themed nights up ahead, we've got a variety of cheap booze specials we'll start announcing each week, etc.

Last week was pretty perfect.  Raul and I couldn't have been happier.  We truly were all over the map with our music selections and you guys just went for it.  Also, we met lots of nice new folks and reacquainted ourselves with some past regulars.  I'm sure last week's write up in the SF Guardian didn't hurt either.

Lots of Pisces birthdays going on.  Party with our birthday girls.  This week's special guest dj is our awesome friend, Helena. Her birthday was earlier this week!  She recently moved back here from LA but always was and still is a part the awesome monthly party Louder Than Bombs where you can dance to all things Morrissey.  She definitely will have surprise dance jams for you of the post-punk, indie, brit pop, punk, and pysch variety .  I know we're excited to hear what she has to spin, and Raul & I may just bring some surprises of our own...

Last but not least, come celebrate my lady's birthday.  The lovely & bubbly Miss Danielle celebrates her actual birthday on Friday but wants to get the party started early.  I'm sure you'll see us slow dancing or something sickeningly cute but probably super awesome.

Thanks for reading guys!  We'll see you this week and stayed tuned for lots more events coming up. 

-xoTs

ps.  Don't forget to spring forward Saturday night!  Longer days ahead.  Rad ones!

Listening to village green preservation society at sugar lump. Feels right.

Oscars... Please never do interpretive dancing again.

Partner dancing to town called malice. They're feeling it.

Rad bossanova group playing at the makeout room right now for penny arcade!

In the clearing...

DJs Ts & Roll present...

L   I   F   E   /   S   T   Y  L  E

cheap drinks dance party
thursday, march 4th, 10p - 2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th st

DJ Ts presents...

E  R  R  R  L  Y !
guest dj Dan Phifer

happy hour dance party mayhem
friday, march 5th, 6p - 10p
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th st

Dear friends,

Last week was so much fun despite the fact that we were STILL recovering from the 1 year anniversary party. 

Anthony Gordon rocked the house again so much so that we're trying to figure out his regular spot in our dj rotation.  We'll figure it out soon then announce our regular rotation with The Selecter dj Kirk and Eug (Face). 

We are also in the process of bringing some new guest djs into the mix and maybe one more regular and new t-shirt that we're gonna sell.  Add to that, some themed nights and we're well on our way!  (ps. If you didn't get a button, you call or email me with your street address and I'll mail you one.)

We look forward to seeing you every Thursday whenever you can make it.  Spread the word and bring friends.  It's your party!

Lastly, Errrly! got pushed to this week.  Dan Phifer, baby daddy musician extraordinaire/all around good guy, will be guest dj-ing with me this Friday at the Beauty Bar from 6p -10p.  Start the weekend right and hang with us at the best happy hour party EVAR!

yf, Ts

On bus... Woman loudly complains she is late for work and only has 10 min to get there. Dude says 'i hate to be the cold player but you're gonna be late!'

Alex is taking our pants off... Slowly.

White miso pear and pink grapefruit sorbet at humphrey slocombe. The sun is peaking out too. Rad.

Cartoon art museum was small but super fun. They had some of the original frank miller panels from dark knight returns. Yeah, i'm a dork.

And free vodka shots.

Profound Sounds

Bryan R. hosts...

S  U  P  E  R  R  O  C  K

Dj Ts w Alex aka Cuba Libre & ODDz
showing Dario Argento's Deep Red
sunday, february 28th, 9p - 2a
2526 mission st between 21st & 22nd sts

Dear friends,

It's time for another installment of SUPERROCK.  

Dj Cuba Libre aka Alex joins ODDz and me to play many type of rock from indie to brit to invasion to yacht to kraut to et cetera...  Alex will also be bringing down his drum pad to add additional rhythms to the mix.  

All the while, one of our favorite movies, Deep Red, by Dario Argento will be playing.  

Groove and drink and gasp!  

See you soon.

xo, Ts

ps.  As always bring one of your favorite 45's down and I'll play it! 

nothing can stop us

Dear Friends,

Thank you for making last Thursday SOOOOO amazing...Everything was perfect and everyone was so happy. You really made my night...OUR night, I should say. See proof here:

http://www.suckafreeze.com/GALLERY/2010/0218_lifestyle/index.html

Our friend Fred really felt it in those photographs - stay tuned for the black and whites by Mark Brecke!

That said, I wanted to tell you that I will be taking a little break. I have some things I need to attend to. I won't be long, and I definitely won't forget about you. Please come see Tony and I this Sunday at Laszlo on Mission! It will be cinematic and lovely, just like all of you.

bisous,

oddz

Year of the Tiger

nathalie roland's kiss me tiger, 2010

***

Dear friends,

There is a lot to say, but I'll do my write up re: last week at a later date.

On to business...

1) Raul & I are totally rejuvenated after last week's spectacular 1 year anniversary party.  This week, LIFE/STYLE, continues the winning streak.  Come by for drinks and we'll keep you moving on the dance floor.  Skyy Vodka will be in the house, too, giving away some tchotkes.

DJs Ts & Roll present...

L   I   F   E   /   S   T   Y  L  E

cheap drinks dance party
thursday, february 25, 10p - 2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th st

2) SuperRock x L/S returns for it's monthly installment this Sunday.  Alex R. guest djs with me all things indie and rock and psyche and hair and kraut and brit and etc.  Dj ODDz will drop by to spin a set or two as well.  Come on by for excellent drinks and watch Dario Argento's classic "Deep Red" aka Profundo Rosso with us.  ***Bring down your favorite brit pop, new wave, punk or 60's 45 and I will play it!***

Bryan R. hosts...

S  U  P  E  R  R  O  C  K

Dj Ts w Alex aka Cuba Libre & ODDz
showing Dario Argento's Deep Red
sunday, february 28th, 9p - 2a
2526 mission st between 21st & 22nd sts

Thanks again for everything.  You make doing all these event worthwhile and fun.  Whether it's us or any other club or band, remember to go out and support SF night life.

See you soon!

xo, Ts

Many thanks...

 

Credit where credit is due...

All you have to do is show up...

 

Larger button design by Noel Tolentino.

Smaller button design by Cragy Amajing.

Thanks to both for such awesome designs.

Limited quantities of both will be available tomorrow night as a giveaway for our anniversary party.

Come and get it!

Celebrating 1 YEAR!

http://sfist.com/2010/02/15/sfist_interviews_in_the_life_and_st.php

Dear folks,

Once again, happy birthday Aquarians! You made last week so awesome. Between seeing you all and Ari and Matt's sets, last Thursday was near perfect.

This week is the big one. Lots of details, so see below for info. But the upshot is this is important to me, and it will be awesome. Please come on out, bring friends and spread the word. If you come early, you'll be treated to complimentary caramel corn, commorative buttons, free manicures, and free Sophia Blanc de Blanc provided by our new sponsor Coppola Winery.

xo, Ts

Djs Ts, Roll, & ODDz celebrate...


LIFE/STYLE's 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
sponsored by Coppola's Sophia Blanc de Blanc & SF Station


THURSDAY, FEB. 18th, 9p-2a
Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St @ 19th st


Most honored guest djs include...
EUG (Face)
The Selecter Dj KIRK (In-N-Out,Sweaterfunk,Concrete Jungle)
RANTZ (Fallout)
AméDJ (World's Finest)


Come early for
-Sweet treats made by SUGARTITS
-FREE Sophia Blanc de Blanc
-FREE manicures from 9p-10p by CANDICE

Event photography by SUCKAFREEZE!
http://www.suckafreeze.com/

Featuring prince, indie, new order, northern soul, fun house, primal scream, psych, party music, C86, mary jane girls, new wave, shoegaze, rock and roll, roxy music, glam pop, george michael anything, britpop, fleetwood mac, daft punk, mod, dark pop, dance, dance, dance! whatever we feel like whenever we feel like it.

Don't forget to join our group page:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/group.php?gid=81088824936

And follow our blog:
http://www.lifestyletimes.blogspot.com/

Thank you for all your support and love!

Last January, Josh approached me with the idea of doing a weekly Thursday night at the Beauty Bar. Prior to that, I dj'd Friday happy hour there during the party Errrly! which was really successful. I hadn't dj'd a weekly for a long time in SF - since probably the days of Fanclub at the LiPo Lounge in Chinatown with Jason, Trinity, and Tee. I was a little apprehensive, but after consulting a few close friends, I decided to go for it.

For those who don't know, Jessica came up with the name, Noel came up with the logo and initial flyer - Micke with the subsequent flyers. I brought in Raul, and later Ari, to be the regular djs along with me. We did our first gig on Feb.19, 2009. Omar guest dj'd and it was a great success due in large part to the support of our friends and the great staff at the Beauty Bar - Josh, Lee, David, Candice, Matt, Bama, and Aaron.

Over the past year our success was also aided by the MANY guest djs' who have been so kind to share their music with us both here and at Errrly!. Eug, The Selecter Dj Kirk, Anthony Gordon, Dusty DiMercurio, Liz Baca, Rob Matus, Doug Martsch, Paul Allen, Green Figueroa, Amedee Ito, Greg Morantz, Noel Tolentino, Alex Restrepo, Stacy Rodgers, Kylee Swenson, Bootsy Harput, Micke Tong, Matt Stout, Dan Phifer, Helen Jordan, Blue Figueroa, Nathalie Roland, Jessica Gruner, Bryan Ranere, Johnny Landmine, and Michael Caputo. Et cetera, etc. (My apologies if I misspelled your name, I'm frantically trying to get this out.)

THANK YOU!

so much fun

dear friends,

thank you sooo much for hanging out last night! it's been so long since i have seen some of you and having you all there together was a real treat. Please spoil me by coming out next week too for our 1 year anniversary! i might unleash the finger on you if you don't.

love you!

oddz

**thanks for sending this photo Micke!!

Affogato at four barrel... Life is good.

Meeting at monks kettle w my main man, david from silicathree. Excited to catch up.

Sometimes I should check the mail

although i write more letters in one week than most people write in a year, i never expect to get mail.  SR texted me that i should probably check our mail, and to my awesome surprise there was an envelope addressed to me from daniel st. george.  he knows me all too well.  he sent me a bunch of bath stuff.  RAD!  -Ts

For the love of aquarius!

Djs Ts, & Roll present

L I F E / S T Y L E

ODDz february edition
free, thursday, feb 11th, 10p-2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th

Dear friends,

I am still excited about the new year but I am even more excited to dj this
Thursday in celebration of all our beloved Aquarian friends!  Aquarius is my
most compatible sign, so it's no wonder I have so many around me - Blue,
Green, Sheila, Ken, Noe, Fidel, and so many more.  I love you all!

Xoxo
Dj Oddz

Dear friends,

Once again, you've shown that rain won't get you down.  Thanks for coming out to support Rob aka Vinyl Richie at his L/S debut last week.  You danced and danced some more and that always makes us happy.  His sets were filled with forgotten classics, underplayed genres, and little bit of humor.  Great job!

As most of you know, we've been working hard on LIFE/STYLE's 1 Year Anniversary Party.  I'm really proud of what we've accomplished over the past year.  With very little publicity except for this email and facebook, and us placing a flyer in your hand, our success has really been one fueled by a love of music and you guys showing up and spreading the word.  It's very humbling for me to think about.  We've had lots of guest djs - most of them first timers - guests that just love music and have lovingly shared their selections with us.  That's one of the things that makes our party truly unique.

Here's a quick preview of next week's blowout on Feb. 18: Eug, Kirk, Greg, and Amedee guest dj...  Jessica is making caramel corn...  Josh and Bama have come up with a couple of free drink specials.  Something vodka based and possibly champagne...  Candice will probably be in the house giving manicures...  Decorations + balloon drop at midnight...  The Life/Style Crew dressed to the 9's and kicking out the jams!  It's gonna be special, and I hope you can make it out.  Look sharp!  Try and come early for the free drink specials and the sweet treats.  We start at 9pm.  If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so HERE.  This will help us with any last minute planning.

Next week, I''ve got a little write up about L/S' history and thank you list for everyone that has made L/S possible.  Thank you once again.  Now...

Let's practice by celebrating our Aquarian friends' birthdays on Thursday with Ari dj-ing.  It's always amazing to hear her selections, and it will be doubly amazing to celebrate our awesome friends' birthdays. 

See you soon.

xoTs

ps. Susan, I'm excited to see you!  Welcome back to SF!

Upcoming events... 
2/11: L/S : dj Oddz
2/18: L/S : 1 Year Anniversary Party!