MOVEMENT 2017 and the people that make you MOVE!!!

There's this thing we all get excited about. Its the time of year when the people from around the globe descend on Detroit for an epic weekend of dancing and total musical mind control. 

Hart Plaza will be all abuzz with folks from far and near to enjoy the sounds of music and enjoy grooving with the music makers and like minded individuals. 

I love the fact that MOVEMENT is here, in Detroit. We have gotten such a bad rap in the past. But we are a city on the move, an upward move. It brings me pride and joy, and anger and resentment. There are many reason's why The D is creepin on the come up. One of the biggest reasons is Gentrification, the other is well... hey!! we ARE the motor city..we MOVE you! It seems like the good ol boy's running MOVEMENT have listened to the people and will bring more Detroit area talent. Cause not all ya folk are from Detroit! but ya claim us so we will give you a, "hood pass" with yo suburban ass! Since MOVEMENT and music is all about being inclusive I will keep my somewhat militant views and covert blackness out of this as much as I can. I will say this to the, "good ol'boys" running this shindig. Keep Detroit CLEAN! we don't come in your hood and fuck it up, don't come to mine and fuck it up! 

So let's dance, party hug and love on one another and after a day in the sun, once the sun goes down.. party with the REAL movers and shakers until the sun comes back up! 

You see you have MOVEMENT and then you have the people that MOVE you! With that being said., here is your list of the TOP MUST attend events for those who LOVE Detroit and Detroit artist/DJs - 99% of these parties can be found on Facebook.-FYI then others are private..invite only even! - ya gotta be somekinda special for those events. So, a BIG "Thank you" to those who took the time out to invite folks to their "funk"tion(s)-

Most notable event this year, The Formula party. Why? Simple, it brings Detroit and Chicago together under one roof. Had it not been for Chicago -by way of NYC and Detroit Techno NONE of this would be possible. Wayne Williams joins his Detroit family once again. Wayne is bringing his Chosen Few brotheren, Andre Hatchett and my personal fav. Alan King aka Lawyer by day DJ by night. Or as I like to call him, The Barrister Banger - my own personal moniker for him cause I... am a habitual line stepper, and just bossy like that! Now Wayne will split ya wig back and make you like it! I have not had the pleasure of hearing Andre but if his last name is ANY indication of how he plays he too will be a wig splitter! Now in the matter of Alan King.. There are only TWO DJs that intimidate me. Mike Huckaby and this Cat right here., and I ain't scared of NOBODY- but whenever this dude is around I totally freeze up. But this year, I'm going to do it...I, am going to give Alan King a hug! - ( cause imma hugger) if I don't chicken out 1st.   from listening to his podcast-I AM a fan, he seems to love more vocal laced tracks than not. But then again I am not from Chicago and rarely get to  them live but I am SURE you will be in House Heaven with these three. ok and Terry Hunter is my fav.. no Mike Dunn., ok maybe Jesse Saund.. or is it Tony Hatc..ya know what.. The Chosen Few DJs. are like Lay's chips... you can't (eat) choose just one. Big Rob Martinez Jr. reppin Big Rob Martinez Sr. and NYC- bring ya church fans cause he is going to make ya hot he drives so hard and pushes the limit of the mixer.. he beats you down. He is indeed a heavy hitter! Craig Alexander likes to play hard and give just some good ol' House music he always seems to find edits and mixes that are rare - well at least to me they are. Along with my Detroit playas Rick Wilhite, Earl McKinney, DJ Magic, Marc Duncan, Bruce Bailey round out the cast of characters that will sure to please your ear and serve all kinds of realness, madness, and musical insanity

Not much needs to be said about this one right here.. Just bring your dancing shoes and be ready to gig all night long!

Malik Alston with a live performance by Hazmat. Just a musically cool event that should be well attended.

Dee Jones Stomp the House 9. There is no other party outside of MOVEMENT that brings the level of talent like Dee Jones Stomp the house.  Top notch talent from across the globe. She has moved the event to the Truth Music cafe' perfect spot for our out of town guest. Walking distance from any downtown hotel. The classy and upscale with  groovable funkiness. Footwear should  be good and comfortable, because you will indeed be Stomping the House.

Kai Alce Deep Detroit is one of those sundown to sun up gigs. You go in and lose yourself in a musically orgasmic night that leads into round two for the morning. This year Kai features my alum and dynamic DJ and producer Patrice Scott. He is a big fan of Ron Hardy so its not hard to guess that Patrice will give your ears a taste of what it was like when all this began. ...and with Kai, NO WORDS the man is just creative and deep. 

The House Gallery will celebrate 10 years in the game. Led by no one in particular and followed by all! Do I have a fav, well no but by all accounts most will say Adam Francesconi is my pick of the litter. Well nope! but he does hit the hardest when it comes to providing maximum overdrive tuneage!

This is an all day event and the line up is so twisted you have folks from several continents playing. Claus Bachor- Germany will clean your clock with his techno stylings. 

Thomas Detune - Belgium this slight and fresh face kid plays with the heart and soul of a seasoned vet. Soul and powerful set indeed! DJ Uchikawa- Japan the man is just HARD CORE! He is the highlight of every gig he plays. precise and perfect in every way! Nick Holder -Toronto Canada havnt had the pleasure of hearing him. I do know he is a fan of the Chicago sound and the owner of DNH records.

Rounding out this international musical foolishness are my favs and babes. Jeff Arthur aka DJ Taz he is one of Detroits silent but extremely deadly djs. You don't want to miss Taz! Todd Perrine aka the Sandman. Don't let the name fool you he NEVER puts anyone to sleep. One of my favorite people on the entire earth and a magnanimous DJ Derrick "Drivetrain" Thompson - ya can't put train in any category he is a man of many talents. He also doubles and Reggie's little brother. Jen Xerri - The lady of the bunch! sweet and soulful but she is like a good drug she will sneak up on you and clock ya in the head with sho'nuff heat! My "B" side babe Vincent Patricola - Disco lover and rare records player. He is also the owner of DEQ magazine make sure to pick up your copy! I have not heart Just Alexander he is out of Kalamazoo and based on what I have read is a Techno and House music DJ 

Im thinking..maybe the Motor City Wine should just turn into a bed and breakfast for MOVEMENT because anybody and everybody is playing here. Just look at the next three flyers... yeah, thats all at MCW. Im just going to give them my Paycheck and showup whenever. But most certainly I will be there for the John Morales' set! Marissa Guzman is playing with Dalano Smith and Alan Ester is playing with Carl Craig. If yall miss anything at the MCW you will be sorely re missed! o

  

Mix Bricktown. This place will ALWAYS be home base for me. Located a few steps away from Hart Plaza its a prime location for pop up partying. But since we don't like to do anything half assed there they have a plethora of blissfullness for all to enjoy. Check em out! 

I just thought this was a sweet ass photo of The Detroit Techno Militia and Tom Linder made me like Techno so... yeah! lol but they are having a gig.. er' I think! I will check with the 1st Lady and update this Blog as needed.

last but MOST certainly NOT least Cordell Johnson (no relation) presents Excursions - 

Sunset to sunrise massiveness on overload. With Marcellus Pittman leading the charge. If any party will get you "wet" this one never fails to be the talk of the town. Its the warehouse feel some have 1st hand experinece at others do not so we make it our business to gig the night away with the phenomenal musical selectors that grace the decks every MOVEMENT- Location change so PLEASE BE AWARE

  

Dez Andres is set to have a few gigs. One at the Old Miami the Other at the Marble Bar. Sorry I do not have a flyer but will update as soon as I find it.  other locations to visit The Grio,The Whiskey disco and the Whiskey parlor. The Grasshopper Underground.   Make sure you partake in the local food Bucharest Grill, ANY Coney Island, Sweet Waters.. also don't forget to greet all with a genuine smile and the warmth of a hug. Can't wait to have you ALL in this great city.. a city on the MOVE and when all is said and done, you can tell your children and grandchildren that YOU...yes!!! YOU helped put The D back on the map, by visiting us every year around this time and allowing us to...

Let the music Play!

~P

take a listen.. 

DJ Alan King

Thomas Detune

Earl Mckinney