What's In Kendall's Box??? DJ DRC Ballin' Live!

For those of you not familiar with DJ DRC, frankly, I find that very sad. She is one of the most talented, genuine folk I've had the pleasure of working with - and also one of the premier party rockin' female DJ/Producer's in the U.S.. Some of you who visit my blog, I know for a fact, have been a fan of hers for years. For this installment of "What's In Kendall's Box???", I share with you a mix I am listening to RIGHT NOW via the good ol' Soundcloud. I picked this puppy up from the Facebook feed and am jammin' away as I bang out my work today! Click on the link below my box to give it a listen yourself! I hope you enjoy it as much as I am!



01 BALLIN NYE Live - Prime Time BANGIN Rave Mix!

For more on DRC, click here!

XXX


L.A.K.

Sharing Is Caring....

Wow. So today I was going through my e mails, voicemails and facebook, catching up on things, and I noticed that Jerick Hoffer, aka Jinkx Monsoon, whom I recently had the pleasure of meeting at the Art + Action = Awareness event for the latest issue of Hard Times Press, had left some videos on my Facebook. I don't usually indulge in watching videos on the internet during office hours because, to be honest, with my A.D.D., it quickly turns into a tangent and I've lost my entire day. Today, I took an exception, and I'M SO G.L.A.A.D. I did! Won't you take a moment to share a smile with me????

(You have to click through on the links, because when I tried to embed the videos, it posted equally hilarious, but different Jinkx Monsoon vids than what I am referencing.)

Monsoon Season: Don't get M.A.D.D. get G.L.A.A.D. (Pt. 1 of 2)

Monsoon Season: Don't get M.A.D.D. get G.L.A.A.D. (Pt. 2 of 2)

You're so glad you did, right?!?! Happy Monday folks! Let the games begin!

XXX


L.A.K.

Where The Hell Was I??? ....And Where Will I Be?

Where the hell was I? That's what I was asking myself last night. It was my sons (yes, I'm a step momma in my alternate life, it's not all parties and DJing), all city choir concert here in the country. So me and the wifey got him there an hour before the concert started so he could acclimate with the other kids, and we took our seats to wait for the show to start. Which gave us an hour of downtime. While my lady spent her time giving running fashion commentary on everyone coming through the doors as if it was the acadamy awards, I was plagued by the country music they decided to blast (so I desperately threw on the ear buds and started streaming Randi Rhodes on AM 1090 through my phone to block it out).

Sometimes it's a strange experience for me, to be immersed in my alter-life, surrounded by "country culture" as opposed to the "queer culture" I am so rooted in. As people were streaming in and taking their seats in any manner of dress and appearance (logging boots, Wal-Mart fashions), I found myself imagining the Guerilla Go-Gos' dancing in, bodies painted, hot little booty shorts on, or Jackie Hell stumbling through the door in her finest hour. You get the idea. It made me smile to imagine these worlds clashing.

It was cute though, even if our kid was the only one NOT participating in the dances learned to accompany the song his choir was singing. He was nervous. He admitted as much to me early in the evening. Give him a break, right? The highlight, which I have a video of to share with you, at some point (when You Tube stops being a bitch), was one of the school's choirs that broke from the "Jazz" programming and did "The Safety Dance". There was the most adorable girl out in front, popping and locking and dancing her little heart out. You would love it, but it's all You Tube's fault that I can't share it right now. So you will have to make due with this cute ass picture the wifey took from her phone, of our boy's choir. He's the handsome Ginger in the middle with the mohawk. So, the answer to my own question, "Where the hell am I???", is simple. Finding some balance in my life enjoying family time. Sigh.

.....And where will I be? Well, I am super excited to attend Comeback's 7th Year Anniversary party tonite. It's been a while since I have been to Comeback as I usually have clashing plans. So tonight it's going to be a real treat to attend this crazy, sweaty, gay-ass party that has been pleasing crowds for 7 consecutive years now. I am also looking forward to seeing my girl Colby B, who I haven't seen since before she moved to NYC. She wrote a bit about her experience for the latest issue of Hard Times, which I will have plenty of on me tonight! Come celebrate this milestone with Comeback and grab your copy of the latest issue of Hard Times tonight at Chop Suey (and read Colby's piece to get the dish on NYC)!

Whatever you do, and wherever you go this weekend, have fun, be safe, and GETIN2IT!

XXX


L.A.K.

Hard Times Rode Again....And Boy Did It Ever!

For those who came out last Wednesday night to celebrate the release of issue #7 of Hard Times Press, thanks for comin' out and lettin' your freak flag fly with us! We love every last one of you! Bodies were painted, mixes and DJ sets were enjoyed, performances amazed us, pictures were taken, 'zines were consumed....and wait, what was that over there? A little HIV awareness in the mix? Blammy! We got ya! Fun, and a little social awareness! That was our lovely little secret with the launch of the first issue of 2011.

What lovely little secret you ask? Well...we happened upon an incredible partnership thanks to our good friend Robert Yoon who organizes for the HIV Vaccine Trials Unit. Out of this partnership came "Art+Action=Awareness". A wonderful way to mix our forum with an organization who works diligently day in and day out to raise awareness in our community about HIV. Which is still an incredibly deadly disease that plagues not only our community, but many others. There are many great pieces in the 'zine which harken back to the days when HIV/AIDS was killing off some of the most notable artists of our time (and thousands of others). Through Art, and Action, we hope to raise Awareness. This will be a theme you see throughout the year in our humble little 'zine, and across many Hard Times inspired and driven events.

The launch party at R-Place was really an amazing experience for me personally. One best appreciated after the detox I and many others had to suffer through induced by the double poured drinks that R-Place serves up as the norm. Mental note to self: Drink a tall glass of water in between cocktails whenever you go to R-Place. Just sayin'.

Instead of going on and on about how wonderful things were, I thought I would just share a few treats with ya:

To view pics from the party, click on one of the links below...

Ginger Girl Photography

Seattle Gay News

Debora Spencer

Download this AWESOME mix, made especially for the party by none other than DJ Tony Burns. It's freakin' fantastic and features so many artists we at Qulture Qreative have worked with over the years. Put it on blast as your Springtime jam!

...and come out THIS FRIDAY (3/25) to Comeback's 7th Year Anniversary party and pick up your very own copy of our little multipolyqueeromni 'zine!

HARD TIMES is what you make of it!

XXX


L.A.K.

Hard Times! Hot Off The Press!

Wow, so excited to pick up the brand spankin' new issue of Hard Times Press from the printer today! It's our first issue of 2011, and our 7th issue in total. We've all worked real hard (with a little help from our friends) to make it super special. If I do say so myself, I think we've succeeded!

To celebrate, please join the entire Hard Times crew at R Place, yes, you read that right, R Place, TONITE, from 8PM until 11PM. There will be antics, and hyjinx and music and libations. It will be, in two words, FUCKING AWESOME! So come on down and grab your very own copy! There's even a rumor that my gay husband, business partner, and bestie for all time, David D$ Richey will be there! Well, I'm not sure how much of a rumor that is, what with Facebook and all, but you get where I'm going here. There's just NO EXCUSE not to come!

Here are the details:
Hard Times Issue #7 Launch Party
Art + Action = Awareness
In collaboration with the Seattle HIV Vaccine Trials Unit!

R Place (619 E Pine St., Seattle, WA)
Wednesday March 16, 2011
8-11 PM, No Cover

Come out, grab yourself a copy (hot off the presses), and help us celebrate the first issue of 2011!

Soundtrack Provided By:
Riff-Raff
Tony Burns
L.A. Kendall
DJ Skiddle

Hostesses:
Lady Chablis (IN HER HOUSE!)
and the lovely Aleksa Manila

Performances By:
Faggedy Randy
Ade

Visual Installation By:
JT Hooker (12hr notice)

Body Art Installation By:
Alisha Mahone

Make Overs:
GLAM UP & OVER

Photography By:
Debora Spencer
Ginger Girl Photography

To RSVP for the event, click here!

Don't miss out kids! There won't be another 'zine release until June, so get yer Hard Times fix NOW!


XXX


L.A.K.

Miss Funk Joins Me At Girl4Girl This Saturday Night!

Oh my, this Saturday night at Club Sur, Girl4Girl is going to be absolute mayhem! First of all, there are birthday's galore for the celebratin'. You know that's always good for a fun time! Second of all, my Soul Sista, one of the founders of Vixens of Vinyl and a member of my very own hitgirl! collective, DJ Miss Funk, joins myself and my favorite Lezbro, Tony Burns in the DJ booth. We'll be spinnin' on so many formats we're gonna make your heads spin!

For those of you who are not familiar with Miss Funk, let me first gush and say that she is one of the most talented female...fuck that...she is one of the most talented DJ's I know. Period. Listening to Miss Funk can lead to a dancefloor aural-gasm, and her energy behind the decks is nothing less than infectious. I've known and played with this gal for years, and it's always a good time. She always takes you to school. She's also among my oldest and dearest friends, so I will spare you a lengthy diatribe on the virtues of her character. To put it simply, she's one BAD ASS CHICK!

On top of all this fantastic DJ action, you can always count on the atmosphere of world class event that Girl4Girl is known for. Join us THIS SATURDAY NIGHT(03.12.2011) at Club Sur (2901 1st Ave S, SEATTLE)!

See you on the dancefloor,

XXX


L.A.K.

Duos Catering Makes Me Their Preferred DJ!

Now if you don't know about Duos Catering, allow me to be your introduction. Duos Catering is a Seattle catering company dedicated to providing the best catered food possible while utilizing the abundance of local Northwest products. Duos Catering is committed to using all natural, organic, and local ingredients whenever possible, all while running a sustainable business.

You will find that the chefs at Duos Catering combine their talents and culinary backgrounds to produce a blend of flavors and food styles from many other cuisines throughout the world.

Duos Catering is owned and operated by two of my favorite all time people, and dear friends, Joshua Cooper and Benjamin Jury. The kind of friends you can always count on to bring you that shot you so desperately need at the end of a long day. The kind of friends you have to keep your eye on too, as they'll continue bringing you those shots until you wake up chained to a bike rack in an unknown area. But that's a story for another time.

I am pleased as punch that the folks at Duos Catering have included me as their preferred DJ. View the page they made for me on their site by clicking here!

Browse the online menus at the Duos website and see just how amazing they can your event. Whether it be a corporate meeting, your wedding, or a casual cocktail party, Duos Catering has many options for you. If you don't see what you're looking for, hit these guys up. They'll customize something amazing for you at no additional cost! ....and book their favorite DJ. She doesn't suck either :-)!

www.duoscatering.com
XXX


L.A.K.

Seattle Gay Scene Writes Me Up!

Read all about the inner workings of my mind, and some of my latest gigs, by clicking here!

THIS FRIDAY!!! Lezbro w/ Miss Oblivious & DJ Riff-Raff At The Wildrose

LEZBRO
A night for fag hags, dyke tykes & fruitflies!
Every 2nd Friday (March 11, 2011)
@ The Wildrose (1021 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122)
9PM – 2AM $3 Cover CHEAP ASS DRINK SPECIALS!
...21 + W/ID

DJ’s L.A. Kendall & Tony Burns (come wish him a Happy Birthday!), and their eccelctic collaboration, LEZBRO, continues, March 11, 2011. LEZBRO, 2nd Fridays at The Wildrose (1021 E. Pike St., Seattle), is a night for fag hags (ladies that love themselves some gay boys), dyke tykes (guys that pal around with ladies who love ladies) & fruit-flies (straight people that like to hang with the queers)! In short COME AS YOU ARE! The dance floor will be flooded with all kinds of party! There’s something for all!

This month’s installment of LEZBRO features a special DJ Set by the one and only Riff-Raff. Native Hawaiian, Riff-Raff, aka Alea Mahone moved to Seattle at the age of 9. Raised with many creative and cultural influences around her, music and dance has always been an integral part of her life. In 2005, Alea attended a house party at the Leschi Lounge - a progressive after hours. There she met many positive figures in the underground electronic music scene who would soon become some of her very best friends. With such strong musical inspiration around her, Riff-Raff was able to find a creative outlet through DJ'ing. Riff-Raff's musical interests and influences are as diverse as the crowds she captivates. Her sound ranges and blends everything from bass heavy tech house to grimy electro beats. Some of the various parties, places and clubs she's played include Leschi Lounge, Black Rock City, Havana, Hard Times, Grime, Hussler, Fringe, Cherry, and Lick.

Miss Oblivious also joins us to host March’s Lezbro. If we’re all lucky, she’ll let us peep her artwork and/or dolls and possibly even have some available for purchase! Miss Oblivious aka "Cheyanne Payne", a Seattle based dollmaker has also begun to split her time in New Orleans, she has worked with cabarets, stunning punks, circus contraption, tranny granny's in SF, and made many dolls of LA based punk legends from the 70’s. She’s also a haunted photographer capturing the darker side of glamour, her images have been published as far as Japan. In November 2009, The Seattle Times dubber her “official documentarian of the Seattle cabaret”. From 2007-2009 she directed and produced over 9 short films, videos and documentaries through SCAN TV. Miss O can be seen on commercials, HBO's Real Sex Folsom Street(1996),"What we do is secret", Botswana mini series by Joriah Goad, Jackie Hell video "Whore", Pajama Talk episode 7. She also founded and fronted San Jose punk trash band "NAG" from 1999-2003 Miss O has also published zines since 1994 focusing on the queer pioneers, toothless dandies ,glitter puss’s, dustbowl glamour, tuff bois, underground icons, spiritualists, accordion Casanovas, ghost hunters, witch doctors, thrift addicts, pagan enthusiasts, and electronic tramps to name a few. She is also a contributing scene reporter for the world renown and longest published zine “Punk Globe” since 2005. Come see what insanity she brings to our party!

A continuous visual display will be shown each month, compliments of Mr. JT Hooker of 12hr notice.

The Wildrose also offers super economical (and by that, we mean CHEAP) cover charge – a mere $3, as well as some incredibly unbelievable drink specials (varies from night to night). This makes Lezbro hard to pass up! So come early for your pre-funk, stumble in late for your wrap-up, or stay all night and don’t miss a thing – but GET THERE! Lezbro….LET’S GO!To RVSP For This Event, click here!

"Like" us on Facebook by clicking here!

See y'all on the dancefloor!

XXX


L.A.K.

Wet T Shirt Contest??? Sounds Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous!!!

TGIF Folks!

I, for one, am very excited it is Friday. I am also very excited that the temperature is about 10 degrees higher this week then it was last. Hopefully we have see the last of the "snow events" (as they've been called on the local news/weather circuit) of the year, and we are on our way to clear skies and summer as only the Northwest does it. Le Sigh.

I'm also excited that it's Friday because tonite I am performing at Chapel for Grime's Baby Binge Dance Party. It's gonna be bananas...aerialists, Sammy LaForge's Fluffers, DJ Skiddle (aka Naughty Birthday Boy), my pal B.S. Lewis all the way from NYC is also gonna be in the house and, of course, moi. It's going to be SO MUCH FUN! Make sure you leave your schedule clear all day tomorrow though, because tomorrow night, Lady Jane DJ is gonna tear it up at her Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous WET T SHIRT CONTEST! Now, you know that's gonna be hot!

Here are the details directly from the facebook invite:
Wet T-Shirt Contest! Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous in 2011!
Saturday - March 5, 2011

The Wildrose Bar
1021 E. Pike St.
Seattle, WA

Three Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous Parties in 2011!

The 3rd and last Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous Party is on Saturday March 5th! We will be featuring a Slippery & Wet T-Shirt Contest with Fratt Boy MC! You can't miss this!

$5 to enter the contest, White T will be provided! $20 to be on the Judging team! All Judges will get squirt guns and front row view!

This is a great way to kick off Spring time!!!

This party is dedicated to all the Pieces Party People!!! If you were born on February 19 thru March 20 then you will get special Birthday Drinks all night long! Every month we celebrate a sign of the zodiac! If it's your Birthday month!? Come out and "Celebrate You"!

Resident Lady Jane DJ is a Pieces and she will be tearing it up on the turntables for your dancing pleasure! Droppin' the dopest top 40 hip hop & old skool, Top 40 dance, dance classic and mash ups cutz all night long!

January 1st
The first party went down on New Years Night and it was off that Chain! There was an Absolutely Ghetto Fabulous Pop Lock & Drop It Contest with Adraboo! Latasha Graham was the winner of the Pop Lock & Drop It Contest! Thank you too all the came out to participate! :)

February 5th
The Second party was off tha chain! We featured Valentine's Go-Go Dancers on the Bar! Lil Ms Delight and Barbie Grinder were looking hot hot hot! ;)

For More Information Call 206-251-4061 or 206-324-9210

Click here to RSVP!

Enough said! Get your buns out this weekend yo!

XXX


L.A.K.

Mark Your Calendars For Grime's Baby Binge Party

Hey Folks!

This Friday is gonna be off the chain at Chapel here in Seattle! So clear your calendars, get yourself some rest, do you due diligence at work, and prepare yourself for a monster hangover on Saturday. Grime's baby Binge Party is going to blow your hair back! I am so excited about this one. First off, I've been scheduled to perform at Grime, a few months back, but the crawling crud of the cold/flu hit me and I had to cancel, which was a total bummer. DJ Skiddle, in all of his fabulousness, rescheduled the date, for THIS COMING FRIDAY. You KNOW I'm gonna BRING IT!

Not only will I be performing, but my good friend B.S. Lewis is in town from New York City to rock the decks. It's been nearly 2 years since I've seen his mug and I couldn't be more excited. He's an incredible DJ and I promise you will dance your ass off! If you can believe this, THAT'S NOT EVEN THE HALF of what's happening at Chapel on Friday! Skiddle will also be tearing it up on the decks, Little Red Radio is slated to perform, rumor has it Sammy LaForge's Fluffers will be in the house, and I also heard something about some aerialists. ...and it's DJ Skiddle's birthday bash! Somebody better come spank his ass! Seriously? Too much fun! I can feel the hangover already...

Here are the details from the press release:

DJ SKIDDLE and The CHAPEL are teaming up to bring you another bangin' edition of the GRIME dance party! As usual, the music will be an unusual juxtaposition of polished pop and hard dirty beats. This month, Skiddle is celebrating his birthdate with a BABY BINGE dance party and he wants you to join him. Chapel will be rolling out their newest flavored vodka shots that night as well, SKITTLE-infused shots! And they're only $3!!! Shoot... the rainbow!

GRIME's resident DJ Skiddle will be joined on the speakers with some VERY SPECIAL guests for a coast-to-coast dance party ROYALE!

-Joining on the decks, BS LEWIS will be creating a crazy electro groove for all you groovy crazies. He and his music are flying in from NYC and his beats are FRESH!

-Next up, LITTLE RED RADIO will be rocking the joint. This Los Angeles band is on tour and is sticking around Seattle a few days to rock out this night. Their song "HOOKIE" has been getting some local radio play and they are a guaranteed DANCEFLOORGASM.

-Finally, LA KENDALL, is not from LA. You know that because you've been dancing to her jams for the past decade all across Seattle at nights like Hot Mess, Hard Times, and Lezbro. For this party, she'll be trading in her headphones for a microphone to belt out a few of her new songs. Recently, LA Kendall released her first solo EP "The Eyes of Laura Kendall" produced by the legendary SAMMY LAFORGE.

-Throughout the night, we'll have surprises popping up all over the place, including a few appearances by Cirque du Trois, a GRAVITY-DEFYING aerial act.

-Alisha Mahone will be giving out COLOR FACIALS.

-And that's just the beginning. Come see the other TRICKS we have up our sleeve!


BS Lewis - ReLaunch/HitGirl
Little Red Radio - www.littleredradio.com, soundcloud.com/littleredradio
LA Kendall - The Eyes Of Laura Kendall, soundcloud.com/lakendall, www.theeyesoflaurakendall.blogspot.com


Chapel Bar - 1600 Melrose
Friday, March 4, 2011
9p - 2a 21+ $7

To RSVP for this event, click here!

See y'all Friday!

XXX


L.A.K.

I Heart DJ Minx

For those of you who have followed me since back in the hitgirl! days, you know who DJ Minx is because you probably came to one, if not more, of a handful of shows that we did with her. I remember the first show we brought her out for, it was at The Baltic Room. She was 7 or 8 months pregnant. I remember the manager of The Baltic Room at the time telling me "Kendall, only you would bring a pregnant DJ who's ready to pop to town". He was right. I was. It was AWESOME! She's been out a half a down times since then. She's incredibly talented and has been such an inspiration to me throughout the years. I feel honored to work with her and to consider her a friend.

A Little Background, Directly From Her Bio....

DJ Minx was inspired to spin by the famed Music Institute in Detroit. Her style is described as funky, powerful house, with a smudge of grace. For two years, Minx engineered and hosted "Deep Space Radio"- an electronic music show on a Detroit’s WGPR radio station. The show was headed by the innovators of techno music: "Magic" Juan Atkins, Kevin “Reese” Saunderson, Eddie Fowlkes, and Derrick May. She played mixes by Kenny "Moodyman" Dixon and Stacy Pullen as well as the show's helmsmen. She conducted live interviews on the show including one which featured Roger Sanchez as he worked on a track at "Strong Room Studios" in England. She also voluntarily did a weekly radio program at the University of Canada on CJAM 91.5 FM called "Steamy Windows" that featured house music by various local and international artists.

As a resident of world-renowned Club Motor, Minx opened for Basement Jaxx, Doc Martin, Cajmere, and Afrika Bambatta just to name a few. She has also played alongside Richie Hawtin, John Acquiviva, and Timmy Regisford at various venues across the country. In December 1996, Minx created Women on Wax, a collective of lady DJs from the Metro Detroit area. She then began working with promoters and DJs all over the country.

Being a featured performer during the first-ever Detroit Electronic Music Festival (D.E.M.F.) in May 2000 (with over 1.5 million people in attendance), had an incredible impact on Minx's career. Since then, she's played at Toronto's Film Lounge, Club Ohm in Portland, Deep Sugar in Baltimore, Club Air in Japan and has been featured on Much Music's Electric Circus weekly television Dance Show. Minx has shared her love of music and DJ skills with massives crowds in Paris, Berlin, Cancun, New York, Switzerland, Tokyo, Spain, Belgium and numerous other domestic and international locales.

Minx began producing music in 2001 and created her own record label - Women On Wax Recordings. Wildly successful, her label has served as a vehicle to present many talented artists and producers to the world including Diamondancer, Pirahnahead, and Diviniti. Because of her growing success in various aspects of music, she was asked to be a featured presenter at the “Roots of Techno Conference” held at Indiana University in 2006. During the conference she shared her wealth of knowledge on topics such as the history of electronic music in Detroit, efficiently running a record label, and techniques for being a successful DJ.

Currently on the Bang Tech 12 roster, Detroit’s “First Lady of Wax”is working on her 14th release on W. O.W. Recordings. Minx has also expanded her musical majesty by creating a sub-imprint of the label called W.O.W. B.A.M. (Women On Wax Bangin’ Ass Music). Besides releases on both of her labels, she also has a single on Minus. “A Walk In the Park” was remixed by Josh Wink, Matthew Dear, Magda and Ricardo Villalobos. She created “Undaground Boogie” that was featured in Richie Hawtin’s DE9 Transitions mix. She has worked out remixes for Trisomie 21 (Paris), Soiree Records (Detroit), West End Records (New York), Psychostasia Recordings (Detroit), United Music (Paris), and Whasdat Music (Detroit). Recently, Minx partnered with Jerry the Cat to establish Skyloft Productions, where the two work together to produce music for various artists in multiple genres.

Having been successful in DJing, producing, and managing flourishing record labels, one can only imagine the new heights that Minx will explore in the years to come.

Why do I bring DJ Minx up? Well, I've been trying to get her back out here for a while now. It seems like now that good old-fashioned HOUSE music is making a comeback, it might be a real possiblity. For all of your sakes, I hope we can make this happen sooner, as opposed to later. In the meantime, check out Queen Beats Radio, she show she does every Tuesday from 5-7PM EST. If you like what you hear, help me rally the troops! How you ask? By "Friending" or "Liking" any number of House promoters or club nights on Facebook (Flammable, Choice Wednesdays, etc), and request that they bring DJ Minx to town. I promise, you won't be sorry!

For more on DJ Minx, check out Women On Wax!

Now get to work! I wanna be dancing my ass off with YOU, while this diva is throwing down one of her world class sets!

XXX


L.A.K.