Hello friends and fellow music lovers!! I recently had the opportunity to DJ for Vestax at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. This was great for two major reasons, I usually use my turntables, so, I had my first foray into DJing digital style since Vestax had wanted me to utilize their new midi controller, the VCI-400.
The second reason this was so great, was because the NAMM Show is the largest musical convention in the United Staes. Music lovers, producers, musicians, DJs, basically everyone that utilizes equipment come to view the new offerings from all suppliers both large and small. It's a place to not only view equipment, but to hear and see major music players demo products and give talks sharing their tips and tricks. The atmosphere is dizzying!! It's very electric, there are all kinds of sights and sounds. I definitely brought you with me every day and took pictures to share the vibe with you. This "convention" happens twice a year, and the only way to visit is via invitation. So you see, we all just got to go to the most exclusive all encompassing musical convention! Hope you enjoy, the Namm Show:
Get your ticket and I.D. out!!
Celeb sightings:
Rapper / Hip Hop Producer Arabian Prince
DJ Icy Ice www.icyicemusic.com
Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Hogan
Music LEGEND Stevie Wonder www.steviewonder.net
Actor / Comedian T.K. Carter www.tkcarter.com
Musical offerings:
Some of the first "rockers"?? LOL
Do I heart this cordless mic? Yes, I do.
The ability to make beats with this device, the "screen" is an iPAD!!
One of the many new Monster Headphone styles coming out. Thought these were intergalactic.
These guys are "the man" at NAMM. ;)
How we got down at the Vestax booth:
Tony J. getting his mix on. www.tonyjworld.com
Music Producer Nonagon showcasing Ableton on the VCI-400 www.nonagon.net
Getting interviewed for Stacks TV www.stackstv.net
All the demo stations full...
NAMM Style:
Check her out at www.josielovesjvalentine.com
Check him out at www.conquistador.net
And then, four days later, it was a wrap......
Hope you had fun with me at NAMM!! Wishing you lots of peace, love, and beats..... xo
When I was a little girl, my Mom introduced me to a beautiful singer and her name is Sade. I would borrow my mom's cassettes and listen to her music over and over again. Then fast forward to the greatest love I'd known before my husband. He reunited me with Sade and since then I have enjoyed her music in times of love, in times of struggle, in times of peace and relaxation, when taking a bath, meditating, or daydreaming. I have loved her so much. She has uplifted my spirits, coaxed me, made me feel sexy, and has set me free. When I found out she was going to be in concert, I just had to see her. I almost thought I wasn't going to be able to since while she was playing at The Staples Center near my home, I was in Malaysia to DJ. The one night I would be here, the tickets were way too much (not that she isn't worth every penny) still, it was almost $1,000.. but then my hubby had a brain blast and looked for tickets in Orange County so I did get to see her after all!! Not only did we pay much less, but the seats were better than what we would've gotten before, and it was a gift for my birthday!! Thank you baby. <3
I have seen quite a few concerts. Unforgettableshows. But I can honestly say seeing Sade has been a life changer. To sing her songs withher, it was mind blowing. She was beautiful, timeless, classy, and she sounded amazing. The sets were gorgeous, the song selection, divine. I'd never cried at a concert before. Never before her.
John Legend opened and was truly stellar. He sang his hits including an unreleased song called Dream that will be on his new album. I was so moved when he shared this with us and then he sang "Ordinary People" oh, my vision blurred and I thanked God because the last time I had heard that song, I was going through a tough time. I was hurting from the pain of my son's and my estrangement and him leaving my home.
Of course I couldn't help but think of you. I hope you know I take you with me wherever I go especially all places I find inspiring. It's a wonderful life and there are so many blessings waiting for us. I bet you didn't know you were at a Sade, John Legend concert but you were!! Hope you enjoy the vid, it was made with lotsa love.
