A Beautiful Sunday, or the night DJ Boxx made a cold January night feel like deep heat summer

On any given 3rd Sunday you can find most of us at a little place called Motor City Wine. A quaint spot where all are welcomed and the wine is better than average. The owners and staff truly care, about... not only the business itself, but also the clientele that calls this place, the urban musical utopia right in the middle of cork town!

Dave and Melissa have steadily raised the bar on talent that's selected to play in their cozy and comfortable spot! Louie Vega has played there, Francois K, Danny Krivit ( I think I spelled that right) John Morales(<---my BFF and I have like a MAJOR crush on this guy)  Joe Clausell, Carl Craig, Theo Parrish, Norm Talley, Delano Smith, Mike Huckaby, Osunlade- I feel like Im missing another big name act...??? anywho

They also play host to just about any good local DJ's as well.  Some have standing sets every weekend. 

- Todd Weston ( don't believe the Facebook photo)- Todd Weston is blacker than me! Todd Weston is so good he, and I have seen this happen,, has make a blind man see! Well, he and David A-P ( who also doubles as the bar owner) have The Hotpot night and the crowd..hyped! Music classic and new disco and house.

-You have the House Gallery Cats - Jason Garcia, Jay Ramsey, and Adam Francesconi ( side note: I can now spell his name without looking it up!- yaay me)

The House Gallery brings all the forces of nature together and let them explode in this little place we call home. The anchor man- Jason Garcia, The pretty boy Jay Ramsey The Beast- Adam Francesconi

Now many may think I have a favorite, and you would be right. So there is no need to mention him since you already know who he is. - but truth be told. ALL THG cats are just that fucking good at what they do! Jay and Jason are sure to drop new fiyah when they hit the decks and Jason is a prolific producer in his own right. My only concerns is I just don't feel they get the love and respect they deserve. I have seen them at damn near every ones event but is the favor returned?... hardly never! Here is the cool thing about that... THEY DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK! Their turn out speaks for itself - and it continues to grow.,, they set the bar higher and are always inviting their DJ brothers and sisters to play. But how many of those have invited THG to play with them?!?!... DAMN shame! 

anywho 

-rounding out the end of the month you have 2nd Sundays with Norm Talley and WHEW that night is a FEVER.. musical life is given, its where the dancers come to shine and move furniture- When Norm puts those bags down and drops the needle he is on 10000 from start to finish.. there are no shorts when he takes control.. but then again, I am a wee bit bias as Norm Talley is my #1 

There was a night when both my favs played and I selfishly kept all the pictures and didn't post anything on social media. That night it was me and my #1 and #2 PJ, Norm, and Delano-- and musically speaking, I wanted them all to myself! and them two brothers BANGED!!! crowd was light to mediocre but being who they are they played like they were over seas on tour!

-3rd Sunday's are simply Beautiful - a love for vinyl. Your host is Rick Wilhite. Listen, Its no secret that when it comes to getting some real names Rick plays a pretty significant role in bringing them here. Him, or Moody - don't believe the hype! that's RICK WILHITE that has something to do with the bigger named talent! Rick also has a love for his city and his fellow DJS from all over. They don't have to be big name talent, they just have to be good/er'great! ( my assessment)- if you have only played ( and you're a local DJ) - but you have only played one maybe two times... you might want to brush up on your skills-but that's just me talking.

This past Beautiful Sunday, Rick brought his Nu Bang brother DJ Boxx- (Chicago), to bless the tables!

Now, when Boxx is not sleeping, cause that brother loves the inside of his eyelids., he is up doing his thing behind the tables. I have heard him play many times. He keeps a hat on his head- I have never seen him without it, My guess.. THAT brother has a big ass noodle ( head)- it also serves a dual purpose.. if the hat gets lower.. he ( Boxx ) bangs harder! 

Last night Boxx did what I hardly see now-a- days, He sat his shit down and was on 10,000 from start to finish!  When I tell you the room was packed full of dancing folks, that's an understatement! We could have left our outer wear in the car! Hell I listen to most of his set outside because I was like a hot box all to myself. There was no heat on! The heat in that room was pure people power! and it was HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!!!!!! IT WAS FUCKING HOT!!- THE MUSIC, THE VIBE, THE ATMOSPHERE,  the only thing that was chilly... cold even was the outside and the wine that was supposed to be served chilled!

Everything Boxx played last night was a straight fire banger! - oh let me jump back. Rick came in the door playing some heat too! his 1st track was bliss..musical bliss!

ok back to.. not about Wilhite! lol

Boxx set what like fucking- yeah, fucking like when two people bump uglies and the end result is a messy clean up! He didn't start out making love, there was no four play,, he came in like a good man should have gave us the business! Ladies, ya know when ya man comes in with that look in his eye, and you know its just time to let him ravish the hell out of you- and you know you like it! -  he put that Ike Turner stank on it! and we all turned around to have him slap us on our fannies ( with that... sting so good).. cause it was just that good! We should have left that man some money on the night stand.. cause Reg Anderson ( government name) straight RIPPED it last night. There were more than a few ladies who had to go home and rinse them panties out in the sink! Boxx played so good last night I'm almost certain he had a hard on! He showed those decks NO and I do mean NO respect! He beat em like they talked about his momma! Every tune was straight fiyah! .. and as he played, the hat got lower! Boxx played so good I damn near called him, " daddy"

He took NO prisners last night his set was perfect in every way. If that DJ makes love, screws, fucks.. like he DJs, there is a lucky woman out there! Please fix him a ham sandwich!! WITH cheese and ALWAYS let him have the big piece of chicken!


Boxx played like a seasoned Vet should play none of that, " I was gonna play this or that" he came in and played it! no pre-set list of music ( if that's what ya call it) he went from start to finish pure heart mega massive energy and along the lines got about 6 chicks pregnant.. musically speaking that is. Hell my tubes are tide and even I will be giving birth to a tune in about 90 days and Boxx is the daddy! Cause Boxx was Daddy last night- sugah daddy..ooh! He was EVERYTHING sweet, nasty, funky, hawt, sweaty, stank, good, moist, hard! He gave us life and we swallowed all of his goodness- no money shot needed!

Let the Music Play!!

~P

He came from the east!

As we speak...or as I type I am hyping Peter Croce's newest release, listening to Gari Romalis and about to tell you good people about a man., a sensei, a force, a phenomenon - oh... AND I'm at work !

As you may or may not know I also do the, "out the house" street report for Tina Nelson's Internet radio show. It is my ultimate pleasure to give a snippet of night life here in Detroit to listeners across the globe.  I can't think of anything I love more than music and people. To be able to combine those things is something short of a miracle..meaning I never thought this would happen to me. 

I have been able to meet some of the most dynamic group of people from across the world. But there is one who stands out from the rest. 

Now a few years back, you may remember me telling you, my mother was a world traveler., and had been to parts of the world most of us dream of. One of her many stops was Japan. I remember her stories of "pushers" how the bullet train had people that actually pushed you onto the trains. wow what a different world, And this was back in the early 80's when she went. I have Geisha dolls and fine China ( wait... do we still call it China wear if its from Japan).. anywho rice bowls and tea sets.  So there was always a fascination with Japan for me. 

I was amazed at this Island nation. So as a young child I was learning all about this place. A place where tradition, customs, and education are at the for front of everyday life. Never in my wildest dreams did I think House music was also a way of life.

When I got back on the House scene ( after doing, "the family thing") I found myself steeped deep deep inside everything House! One of the newer tracks I heard was one called. Dear Friend. By this Cat... Loftsoul. At this time I had NO idea who made this track.. All I knew was, it was deep and groovable. It was sexy and made you think and do things on the dance floor that would make a person blush with sexual excitement. 

I soon came to find out that this Loftsoul was a Cat from.. where else, Japan!!! An unassuming man of few words and many talents. His name, Masahiko Uchikawa. Member of Nu Bang and a very big name in the Japanese musical underground. What was even better is, he too also falls under the zodiac sign of Aries. A born ruler! A man of action! Talent! Who focuses on energy and what can be done... NOW not later!!!

You see, I have met many people through broken friendships. HOWEVER... relationships, I have built on my own. And this one in particular is one of friendship, respect and love! 

Uchi ( as he is called here in the states) has fostered friendships with some of the most prolific DJs in the Midwest! Rick Wilhite ( whom Uchi considers his best friend) Cordell Johnson ( no relation) and Vincent Intrieri ( who is a masterful DJ himself)/and Marcellus Pittman!!

I remember when I 1st met Uchi, I did not know rather to bow, say, " what up doe" , shake is hand... I didn't have a clue but what I did know is., this beast from the east was one person I had to get to know.

I even thought about taking up conversational Japanese so that I could have a conversation with Uchi when he calls... which to my surprise is more often then not! 

Every year Uchi makes his journey to the place I call home., Detroit Michigan it is Uchi that packs the dance floor! I mean when Uchi gets behind the decks you are guaranteed a sexy, deep, hard tracks back to back good time!..He is the main reason so many show up for the Excursion party year after year. It is the Excursion party that hands down wins year after year for BEST party experience! 

I can remember driving with my friend Iris Cole banging my head to a CD she had playing in the car. Of course I ask, " who is THAT"!! her response, Girl... that's Uchikawa! 

Uchi is the DJ who knows and understands when your come in... you come in to BANG!! no excuses no, " I was going to play" He PLAYS it! and we go CRAZY!

He is everything I think a DJ should be! Masterful, perfect in every way! He, like Norm, does NOT know how to play anything other than real right! His blends and mixes are precision personified! 

You MUST bring your A++++ game if you are to follow Uchi! 

You see, being an Aries, Uchi does not know the meaning of failure, nor does he understand the word, "can't"!

If you are so lucky to catch him behind the decks please understand you are in the presences of a Sensei he teaches you, by showing you.. he becomes not only the music but the tools used to play the music! He  cuts into you like a Bushido blade! Again his timing skill and tune selection is nothing short of amazing! 

For my East cost friends. Uchi will be on a tour coming right to you. My advice.. DO NOT MISS HIM! He will take you around the world! How did this little man become so soulful? I still have not gotten him to answer that question yet. But being who I am, I'm going to pull it out of him!

Guess who has tour dates... MEEE!!!

Check out this phenomenal DJ 

- House Music Friday's @ AC Lounge in Dan Diego January 27th with resident Matthew Brian and Vincent Intrieri

-January 28th in LA @ For those who know with Soul Reble, Vincent Intrieri, Dig Deeper, and resident..Alison Swing

- January 29th back to San Diego @ Gossip Grill with Francisco Collazo from Philly and resident Ala and Mikeytown..

...ahhh but Midwest no worries good peeps Uchi will be back to make YOU dance !!!

-Sunday May 28th at THEE party of parties.. Excursions - um, Cordell?!? can you PLEASE put Taz on just before or after Uchi... PLEASE! thanks sweets. 

-Monday Nu Bang party- venue TBD ( to be determined) 

I'll be working on getting him at MCW with Jason Garcia and The House Gallery Cats; ( yes, Jason.. I did just put you on the spot!)

You see I may be fairly, "new to it"! but, I'm TRUE to it! I know a good DJ from a mediocre one. I also know a great DJ- because I am not only a fan of the music but how its played. How the soul of a DJ feeds our inner core and keeps us dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

DJ Uchikawa is like a casino.. you walk it and get seduced by all the bells and whistles, and when he is done with you..you walk out and understand that time has no time because you were wrapped in his magic and my Uhci has you under his spell!

Side note! Last year Uchi gave me a Loftsoul shirt., black on black- and someone stole it! Keep the shirt whomever you are! I have Uchi! ..and I am blessed to call him Friend!

Let the Music Play

~P

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