End of the Dry Season

Brian R hosts...

S U P E R R O C K
dj Ts w non-dance jams
free, sunday, jan 31st, 9p-2a
laszlo, 2526 mission st at 21st
showing suspiria on the back wall

Dear friends,

Well...  I'm halfway through my events for the week.  I've got a couple more to go.

Tonite is Errrly! which back for it's monthly installment at Beauty Bar.  You all know how fun it is so I don't need to talk about that per se.  What I will say is that we are super stoked to have Clay Stafford spin some of his favorites for us.  This is his debut dj gig here or anywhere for that matter.  Also, we are honored to have Amedee Ito return for another guest set.  She has some of the best original vinyl out there and has no problem playing her collection for your party enjoyment.

*** On SUNDAY, I dj at monthly gig at Laszlo, SUPERROCK.  I start at 9p and go till close.  This is the night where I play music w guitars.  Maybe you can dance to it may you can't.  That isn't the point.  Think the Kinks, girl groups, Bob Seger, Sonic Youth, 60's soul, The Creation, Arcade Fire, The Smiths, Steely Dan, Phoenix, Can, Scorpions, America, Girls, Interpol, Eddie Money, Neil Diamond, The Dirtbombs, Phoenix, The Jam, etc.  Bonus, if you bring a 45 that fits somewhere in that mix, I WILL play it.  Also, I'll be playing 'Suspiria' for you to watch. ***

XO, Ts

Happy birthday, kyle! Now playing.... New order, sub culture.

Eternal Optimist

Half empty, half full? I say need a smaller glass. No need to rush into judgment.

Less Gadgets = Better Life Perhaps?

See me share my 'man on the street' opinion re: the unveiling of iPad.

I was interviewed by VANITY FAIR yesterday.

1, Sum, or ALL

Djs Ts & Roll present

L I F E / S T Y L E

guest dj Anthony from Loquat
free, thursday, jan 28th, 10p-2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th

Dear friends,

Last week it seemed like it was a ghost town out there with all the rain and cold out there.  Thanks to those of you who broke out and danced and got drunk at L/S and put up with the obnoxious Australian woman who bugged the hell out of everyone before she got kicked out.  Unfortunately, Kirk was sick that night and was unable to make it out, but he'll be back very soon.  Thursday continues to be my favorite night of the week, and it's all because of you.

This week is the busy week for L/S.  Lots to choose from...

FIRST: On Wednesday, I'm helping put on a photography show at my work which has it's opening from 6p-8p at my work.  The beautiful landscapes that will be exhibited are by Matthew Shallenberger.  Unframed prints will be for sale for $60/each.  Framed prints will be available, too.  There will be drinks and food on hand.

SECOND: On Thursday, the Life/Style soul train continues with a return appearance by Anthony Gordon - local papparazzo and my favorite bass player in Loquat.  Besides his rad music selections, it always seems to be a particularly debaucherous night out when he is involved.  In other words, GOOD TIMES!  Maybe he'll preview some new Loquat jams, perhaps?

THIRD: On Friday from 6p-10p at the Beauty Bar, thee best happy hour in SF returns for it's monthly appearance.  One of the world's finest dj's, Amedee Ito, slays the dance floor again with all the original vinyl you wish you had.  If you haven't heard her dj at her gig at the Casanova, now is your chance.  Making his debut behind the decks...  Dj Clay Stafford.  Yup, drink a lot, dance to rad choons.  I'm guessing you might hear some Eurythmics and Holy Ghost and America and etc.  Sounds like an epic start to the weekend.

THE LAST: On Sunday, I dj at my monthly gig at Laszlo, SUPERROCK.  I start at 9p and go till close.  This is the night where I play music w guitars.  Maybe you can dance to it; maybe you can't.  That isn't the point.  Think the Kinks, Bob Seger, Sonic Youth, The Creation, Arcade Fire, The Smiths, early rock-n-roll, Steely Dan, Magnetic Fields, Can, Scorpions, Bauhaus, America, Girls, Interpol, Eddie Money, Neil Diamond, The Dirtbombs, Phoenix, The Jam, etc.  Bonus, if you bring a 45 that fits somewhere in that mix, I WILL play it.  Also, I'll be playing 'Suspiria' for you to watch.

So... That's a lot to do.  Join me at one, some or all of these events.  There will be even more to come in February.  And if you ever have the chance to go to the Face or Sweaterfunk parties, you should go to those, too.  Why?  Because they are RAD.

love, Ts

Upcoming events...
1/27: M. Shallenberger show @  DWR Fillmore
1/28: L/S : Anthony Gordon
1/29: Errrly : Clay & Amedee
1/31: Superrock : dj Ts
2/03: Penny Arcade : Loquat
2/04: L/S : Vinyl Richie
2/11: L/S : dj Oddz
2/18: L/S : 1 Year Anniversary : Details Coming Soon

At st. Francis fountain eating a sandwich and listening to panda bear... Bros. Makes up for my shit day. Rest in peace, ken. It was a pleasure to know you.

The summer place.

To episco disco i go...

The skies have broken. It's on.

We heart dance shows

footage from a local Detroit dance party type show called "The Scene".  i dig the style. i dig the smiles. people having fun. oh yeah, dancing to kano is awesome, too. -Ts

Break on through...

we heart nona hendryx.

Can't wait for US release

First 45" purchases of 2010

First 45" purchases of 2010 - that will be played at L/S at some point or another: My Ever Changing Moods by The Style Council, Overkill by Men at Work, and True by Spandau Ballet...courtesy of Tweekin Records 45" bin. Can't wait to share!!!

It's always in the bag.

Shake the allergies...

i've always thought martin gore was underrated. he's my favorite member of depeche mode. weird. beautiful. -Ts

Kirk's regular spot

Djs Ts & Roll present

L I F E / S T Y L E

The Selecter Dj Kirk
free, thursday, jan 21st, 10p-2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th

Dear friends,

A lot of you are still recovering from the holidays, are now being brought down by the weather, and/or just now getting over colds and/or flu.  I feel like we are going to bust out of this soon.  myself?  i'm no different.  i feel like i've been cooped up in my house forever.

this thursday, our dear friend kirk returns to the decks.  actually don't think of it as a return.  i've talked to him about this, and he's now part of our regular rotation.  he'll be appearing with us every other month.  he's simply the best at whatever he does.  he'll be bringing some of his two step, boogie and modern soul favorites along with dance favorites across all genres.  be prepared to dance the night away.

in regards to last week, oddz positively destroyed the dance floor bringing back her distinctive sound to the beauty bar.  thanks again to her and you for making L/S so successful.

lastly we've got a lot of things cooking.  anthony gordon from loquat returns to the decks next week.  rob matus aka vinyl richie joins us for the first time on feb. 4th.  AND feb.18 will be our 1 year anniversary party.   it will feature the some of the L/S allstars, new buttons, cupcakes, etc.  mark your calendars.

see you soon.

love, Ts

Upcoming events...
1/21: L/S : The Selecter Dj Kirk
1/27: M. Shallenberger show @  DWR Fillmore
1/28: L/S : Anthony Gordon
1/29: Errrly : Clay & Amedee
1/31: Superrock : dj Ts
2/03: Penny Arcade : Loquat
2/04: L/S : Vinyl Richie
2/11: L/S : dj Oddz
2/18: L/S : 1 Year Anniversary : Details Coming Soon

Get to sweater funk now. Only 1030 and it's going off. The selecter dj kirk on the decks right now.

At starbelly w leanne and amelia. So excited. And... Spaghetti w jalepenos and bacon!

We <3 Dam Funk.

Weird. My college came. Thanks !

It took me too long, but you like the guitars tonight.

Jody

9:30pm start time tonight !

Boom Bip Bap

i woke up with this in my head this morning.  -Ts

Oddz ‘n’ endz, new year edition x YAY, CAPRICORNS!

Djs Ts & Roll present

L I F E / S T Y L E

dj Oddz spins the groove
happy birthday, capricorns!
free, thursday, jan 14th, 10p-2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th

Dear friends,

I love a new year and I’m feeling particularly excited about this one. 

This Thursday I’m back on the decks with my boys, Ts and Roll, ready to make you drink, dance and maybe even giggle a little. 

I can’t wait to see you!

Xoxo
Oddz

ps.  a note from Ts: i never knew i had so many Capricorn friends.  The 2010's being what they are, it seems like every form of available social technology sounded the alarm every day for the past couple of weeks that it was time to celebrate.   Happy birthday, my Capricorn friends!  I'll see you on Thursday for drinks and dancing.

Upcoming events:
Jan 21 : L/S : The Selecter Dj Kirk : get yr boogie on
Jan 27 : Dj Ts presents... Matt Shallenberger Photo Show @ DWR Fillmore
Jan 28 : TBA
Jan 29 : Errrly Happy Hour : Clay debuts vs. Amedee !
Jan 31 : Superrock @ Laszlo ! 
Feb 04: L/S : Vinylrichie guests & will blow you up !
Feb 11 : L/S : dj Oddz

I would like to get to know you.

the first time i had the opportunity to see st. etienne live, listening to the music picked out by bob and pete was just as exciting as seeing them perform their own music live. one track in particular by spanky & our gang stood out. since then, it's kind of been my theme song. for ages, it was always the first track i played when i dj'd anywhere (but especially at fanclub) regardless of what kind of club it was. -Ts

I'll shoegaze you goodbye.

If you tell me this is the wort shit you've ever heard then continue to dance for a long time, that confuses me a little.

You like 'age of consent'? So do i'

A good start to the evening...

The Ultimate Goal

We're Back!

Djs Ts & Roll present

L I F E / S T Y L E

happy new year!
free, thursday, jan 7th, 10p-2a
beauty bar, 2299 mission st at 19th


Dear friends,

The holidays were sort of break for us.  Sure, we didn't dj all that much, but we were out and about. Travelling, eating lots of delicious food, indulging spa treatments, riding bikes, watching movies, and hanging out with you.  Actually you were there for a lot of that, too.  It was a welcome break, but now we're feeling antsy and eager to spin music for you (as one of SFBG's reigning 2009 Favorite DJs in the Bay)!

So... come on down for the first L/S of the year.  We're ready to drink and dance with you.  See you this Thursday night.

Your friend, Ts

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. + Sol Lewitt + Robert Rauschenberg

this book store is somewhere on valencia maybe at 20th...

Sequence on Rainy Day a Couple Months Ago

sometimes it rains in sf and i don't get to ride my bike and i have to go to places like work on the bus. i usually ride the 27 and sometimes i take pictures out of the window. this sequence is somewhere in the tenderloin. definitely on leavenworth. maybe at post. -Ts

Michel Piccoli is one of my Favorites

i heart michel piccoli. anyone who can be in movies ranging from 'contempt' by jean luc godard to 'mauvais sang' by leos carax to 'diabolik' by mario bava must be a hero in my book. -Ts