Platters Records

Platters Records in Lake City, Wa. was the absolute all time best record store in the city for 12" Disco Singles. It was their specialty and they stocked all the independent stuff as well as the major label hits. The owner Gary Del Maestro (above) supplied not only myself but all the top dj's in town with the goods. I was still in high school and in my teens when I stumbled upon his shop. As we passed by with my parents one day I asked if they'd please stop so I could check it out. I was looking for "Touch Me' by Wish Feat. Fonda Rae and no store in town had it. He had it! I continued to spend my allowance there every week afterwards. Anytime I caught wind of a new record he either already had it or would go the extra mile to find it for me. His customer service and record store was stellar and is dearly missed. Platters closed it's doors May 26th 1997. The general public was bamboozled into buying cds and stopped buying vinyl and his small independent store couldn't compete with giants like Tower who also, ended up eventually going out of business. This is my nod and salute to Gary for being him and doing what he did. Having one of the best record stores in the city and something that is totally missing today in almost all retail outlets is outstanding customer service.

Theory Vodka Lounge

I rocked the Theory Vodka Lounge @ the Social last night. Super nice spot, great crowd and awesome staff. Wonderful way to start out the new year. Place stays packed and the line to get in is literally a block long. Get there early! You can catch me here every 1st Friday of the month...

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Ice Ice Baby

Literally... Props to who ever came up with this one. Too cold...

Blue Gin

Here's a record I came across this past year while out record shopping. It's not necessarily a local Seattle record but it is definitely from the pacific northwest region being it's from Portland, Oregon which is about a 3 hour drive. Released on the NW Incorporated records label. Pretty much unknown as i've never heard anyone talk about it or play it out besides me. It's a killer hammond workout that I was happy to get my hands on and add to my collection... Blue Gin "Light Blue"

Happy New Year

Here we are into 2013! As I sit here and reflect on my life I realized that i'm living my dream. I would've never imagined when I was a teenager dj'n in my bedroom for hours upon hours after school that my love & passion would one day be my profession. This past year was nothing short of great. I've achieved many of my goals, met amazing new friends and played awesome events from the "Do Over" to "Saturday Love" to reuniting with one of my best friends Soul Uno to bring you our weekly "Soul Supreme" party. I've become personal friends over recent years with people i've never imagined. People I look up to that inspire me. Biz Markie, Skeme Richards, Break Beat Lou, Cash Money, DJ Scratch, Get 'Em Gump and the list goes on... I have a roof over my head, food in the cupboard, a wonderful family and damn near every record i've ever wanted. I don't know how it could get much better for me?! I'm very blessed, happy and a thankful man. Sometimes I used to think being an adult is over rated but I was wrong. Once I cut all negative people out of my life it got 110% better. So my advice is to get rid of any negativity your life my have. Trust that it's there that's a given but it's nothing you can't get over knock down or handle and move on. I just really do truly wish the best for everyone. At the end of the day there's enough pie for all of us. Stop stepping on toes to get some crumbs. Wait in line and get a slice if not the whole thing is what i'm saying. The grass isn't always greener and nothing is what it appears. Do you, be you, and believe in yourself. You're not the next anyone you're the first and only you. Happy New Year and I hope it's the best one you've had yet.

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