Let the Music play!: Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown

Let the Music play!: Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown: Ok, so I couldn't think of a catchy phrase for this Blog, sue me! With May just around the corner House Heads far and wide ar...

Gari Romalis and Nervous Breakdown

Ok, so I couldn't think of a catchy phrase for this Blog, sue me!

With May just around the corner House Heads far and wide are getting ready to invade Motown, and we are ready to receive you all with open arms, hardy smiles, and new stories... I, for one cant wait to see my Friend (yes, its a proper noun in my book) Fiona Callam and her Boo ( sorry I forgot his name) all the way from Scotland. Waiting to see her is like, "ok..hurry up May I haven't seen my sister since last year"- I will be there to get you Fiona,  no sister of mine will pay for a cab ride from the airport.

There will be lots going on this year, as we all know MOVEMENT will not be the only big House event in The D this year. ( y'all.. we finsta be tired)- in my Iris Cole voice.  So with that being said.. get your rest and eat your Wheaties. The last weekend in May will be NON STOP action and parties.

Of course my brother from another mother and..come to think of it. another continent will be here, the one and only Cloud MasterWeed! If you have not had the opportunity to hear him, please make sure you check him out.  That man plays like he is from right here IN Detroit! He usually plays at Dee Jones function every year. I can't see why this year would be any different. Love you baby boy, can't wait to see you and Breiss (did I spell that right)- welp, gotta brush up on my conversational French.

Ok, sorry let me digress. You see this post is about two of the coldest DJs I know. One you can hear around town often, not as often as we should but we can hear him nonetheless. Terry Cooley aka Nervous Breakdown. Maybe he holds a special place in my heart because he and my son share the same birthday. Maybe its his, speak softly and carry a big bag of tricks attitude. Don't let that quiet disposition fool you, the man is  mega powerful on those decks. Now, I am not a big fan of the flash drive thingy..but hey, its his thing.

A few months ago I gave a party at L!V( now known as M!X), a vinyl set. One DJ back out and I called Nerv at the VERY last minute, and he came through for me! Thanks Nerv. That child came in and straight RIPPED it. Yes yes yall Nerv spins vinyl too. Didn't even miss the DJ that opted not to show.

I have had an appreciation for Nerv since I heard him play at the River rat..oops I mean the River Place. ( don't act like its just me that calls that place the River Rat).

He too is another DJ who can spin with ZERO errors or adjustments ( at least I haven't heard any) In my book( and its MY BLOG....MY THOUGHTS) he is mos def a vet, with a great ear for music and he is smooth like butta baby.

Nerv can set a mood like few others I've heard before. Ya, know what..Nerv?!?!, you  don't need to talk much.  Keep letting your skill speak for itself sir. Nervous Breakdown, you ARE a DJ., and we are blessed to have you as one of our own.

Now most of you all know about Tink ( government name withheld) Thomas..you know, my very 1st boyfriend. Hell, I only say that every time I write about the lil hot head. As good of a DJ as Tink is..there is another family member of his who- in MY opinion ( and opinions are just like assholes)- everybody has one. Well this cousin of Tinks can spin circles around Tink. ( yup!! I said it) and Tink, I double dog dare you to have something to say to me about it. -smile ( still not afraid of you though)

His name, Gari Romalis
His passion, music
His goal, keeping it pure
His set, organic, exotic, and rare.

I have known Gari for as long as I can remember. He use to date a girl next door to me( or..did he just like her)??? ANYWHO!!! I didn't know the Cat was a DJ! Thank gawd for Facebook and Sound Cloud. This boi so out cold wit it, its almost sinful!

Sitting here listening to him now on Sound Cloud takes me back to the night I 1st heard him play. It was at Loft 141 or something like that. You know, the spot next to American Coney Island. Its not like it was a super packed party, but for those who were there, they all left with a euphoric feeling. This man goes into a zone and you will willingly follow him. There are very few DJs that can get you high without the need of the weedman. Marcellus Pittman can, Jon Easley can, Jamie 3:26 can, Moodyman can, Glenn and Boo MOS DEF can.. and then there is this Cat from Southfield who can hold his own with the Cats I just mentioned. He gets you so high his shit can't be reggies.. its ALL exotic baby! You will not hear the same top 40 House hits you hear over and over.. he is an artist and is serious about his shit!

Both he and Nerv play with expressionless skill, they don't dance around, they don't fist pump, they just play the damn music! Honestly, they play for themselves( which in most cases I HATE) but with those two, the music they play albeit selfish..its, its kinda cool. Cause I dig them, and so will you!

So with all of you coming across the pond to party with us here in The D., check out a few places..
Coney Island - American, not the one next door!
TV Bar
M!X- my home
The Grasshopper
The Whiskey
Bucharest Grill
Northern Lights- CloudMasterWeed usually plays here during MOVEMENT weekend!
...and my personal fav( besides my home aka M!X) Motor City Wine!

When you ARE hear, if those two are playing ( which I'm sure they will be)- YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THEM!

You see, not every good DJ is one you hear every week! Not every good DJ travels both home or abroad!

HOWEVER... EVERY good DJ pulls you in and lifts you up! ..and these two are some of the coldest I know!

Let The Music Play

P~

 

Respect, Acceptance, music and the party scene.. Get ya acts together.

The one thing I've liked most about my Blogs is I speak from the heart. I speak with passion much like a good DJ plays with passion. I like my light hearted Blogs. The kind that make you laugh or have you re-living the moment, even if you weren't there.

I was going to write about respect ( but I have done that enough).. I want it to be fun again. So this is what I am going to do. I'm going to write about the bullshit I have seen 1st hand then we are going to move on to some funny shit. 

Recently I let my House family see apart of me that I try VERY hard to manage and keep deep undercover. There comes a time when disrespect and disregard have to be put in its place. I just happened to do it in a in front of everybody! Oops.. my bad.  If you see people have your back when no one else does you don't disregard or disrespect them. When you see people have supported you, you don't mistreat them. Everyone wants to feel like they have a special place, a safe place where you can be free to just be who you are, and say what you want., and not be judged.

That is what this scene is all about right?!?!? Well... hold on, pump ya breaks cause it has not been like that. uh-oh PJ is about to play the race card. I was a firm believer that no matter the color, sex, or sexual orientation we can come together and dance. So tell me, why is it that we ( colored folk) party together and them ( our light skinned cousins) leave when we.. the aforementioned colored folk show up? NOT COOL people....not cool at all! Why is it that if its a known party where the majority of the people are of one sexual orientation people stay away like folks had the plaque, also NOT cool. 

Lets change that! We had four parties planned with our ChiTown family..what happened to the other two parties? Y'all(Detroit AND Chicago DJs) owe us! I don't know what you people have to do to make it happen but get your act(s) together and make it work! 

The newby that has not yet paid his/her dues. Um, looka here partner. Until you can pull a crowd,(...and here's a clue if the dance floor clears when you are playing)-chances are you need to get ya'weight up playaham!  A few opening sets at a few parties does not a DJ make! Until you know how to let one beat ride on top of another, blend, mix and.. and flow like water... you still need to pay ya dues. Tip tow your lil butt back to the basement and come back to the club when you can do all that I mentioned. There have been few up and comers that have set this House Heads feet to tapping. One was Pablo Diskobar the other Chris Habibian.. those two mofo's are THAT DEAL! If you don't dance while they are playing you must be dead! I shutter to think what would happen if those two got together and played at a club. Um LYNDA CARTER/ Angie Vincent are you reading this? #MESSAGE.

This past weekend I was able to hear a full set by Jason Garcia and Adam Francesconi ( ok, I think I spelled it right) Adam, baby I did not know you were that damn good! Jason the tracks you selected where simply put.. AWESOME, Taz that J. Dilla track., righteous indeed.  The House Gallery Cats deserve FAR more play time then they receive (why is that)? They show up at most events.. I don't see that returned..why is that? I have mad respect and love for those fella's Jay Ramsey missed out.. come home Jay and don't forget the to bring the baby.

Phil and Christa's birthday..ok the weather was bad we know this but for those who showed up to celebrate..you guys ROCK! oh and Jamie 3:26 showed his hind parts once more. He gets my vote for that 4 day party L!V.. (ahh I mean M!X) gives during MOVEMENT weekend. 

Karl Lucas birthday party the music was incredible.. the passion was all over the place, Doc Link showed his entire booty! Craig Huckabee ( Mikes big brother) wow.. it was a pleasure to hear him (my 1st time)- By the way, Craig always smiles, Mike does not?? Is there a reason for this? When you find out let a sistah know.

I realize I can't change the world., but I can start by helping others mend fences. One late nite gig I saw this 1st hand, two DJs that were at odds with each other come together in the spirit of the craft, gave hugs and had a conversation. That made my day. Cause these two were about to kill each other. 

I may not be a DJ or a big time party promoter, I may not have all that others have. What I do have is a voice and I am going to use it! My goal is to make you all see what I see in each one of you. ( cept for those that I don't like.. you 3 bitches know who you are). I see so much goodness in people., even when I am angered even when they hurt me. I still see goodness. I still get lost in the music even when I don't want to.  

Respect each other, accept each others differences lets dance to the music and keep this party scene going!

I was supposed to get to some funny stuff, well... I will have to do that next writing! until then,

Let The Music Play

P~