I'm off to San Antonio on Friday to play with One Destiny, one of Texas' finest reggae bands, originally from the Virgin Islands. I will be playing at 2 pm at Our Lady of The Lake University. Here is a clip from the last time I played with them.
Saturday night I will be at Hamilton 12 for Bryan & Emily's wedding.
Tonight, Anne and I finished our 2nd segment of The Soul of Entrepreneurship with Dana and Sylvester. It has been an amazing empowering course and I recommend it to any of you that are trying to figure out how to make your passion into your career. Dana and Sylvester care about getting you into action to move past your fears and make it happen.
DJ-RJ
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. ~Francesca Reigler
Friday, September 29, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
MP3 of Radio Show
So tonight, my client Patrick Asiedu who got married on Saturday was on the air with me with his best man, Reggie Atta-Keson. We featured hip-life music from Ghana for 90 minutes and we had a great time and some interesting discussion about the music and culture of Ghana. I have posted an MP3 on the website for you to hear (right click to save). It's 71Mb, so you've been warned. I am constantly amazed at all of the wonderful people I get to meet and work with.
Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Reggae Evolution with DJ-RJ
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7-10 PM
90 Minutes of Ghana:
Guests Patrick Asiedu & Reggie Atta-Kesson
Bollie/ you may kiss the bride
Ofori Amponsah/ toolege
FBS/ old man boogie
Nkasei/ yefri tuabodom
Batman/ Linda
Kofi Nti feat KK Fosu/ rakia
4x4/ odo fitaa
Praye/ shordy
Terry Bonchaka/ zoozi
Obour/ Konkotibaa
Obour/ shine your eye
Castro Destroyer/ toffee
Sidney/ obia nye obia
Kofi nti/ Obo me din, Obo me din, sweetie pie pie
Kwabena Kwabena/ aso
2face Idibia/ African Queen
During the show, we mentioned three radio stations in Ghana that are streaming. The stations are: Joy FM, Peace FM, and Citi 97.3 FM. Also another site, Ghanaweb has some cool music videos. Appreciate any feedback or comments on the show.
Wishing you all the blessings that God has in store for you!
DJ-RJ
Much silence makes a powerful noise.
~ African proverb
Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Reggae Evolution with DJ-RJ
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7-10 PM
90 Minutes of Ghana:
Guests Patrick Asiedu & Reggie Atta-Kesson
Bollie/ you may kiss the bride
Ofori Amponsah/ toolege
FBS/ old man boogie
Nkasei/ yefri tuabodom
Batman/ Linda
Kofi Nti feat KK Fosu/ rakia
4x4/ odo fitaa
Praye/ shordy
Terry Bonchaka/ zoozi
Obour/ Konkotibaa
Obour/ shine your eye
Castro Destroyer/ toffee
Sidney/ obia nye obia
Kofi nti/ Obo me din, Obo me din, sweetie pie pie
Kwabena Kwabena/ aso
2face Idibia/ African Queen
During the show, we mentioned three radio stations in Ghana that are streaming. The stations are: Joy FM, Peace FM, and Citi 97.3 FM. Also another site, Ghanaweb has some cool music videos. Appreciate any feedback or comments on the show.
Wishing you all the blessings that God has in store for you!
DJ-RJ
Much silence makes a powerful noise.
~ African proverb
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Groom to Be On The Radio Tonight
Inviting you to tune in tonight, when Patrick Asuiedu will join me on the radio. We will feature Hip-Life music from Ghana. Patrick & Lisa were married on Saturday at Avery Ranch and the reception featured lots of music from Ghana, so it seemed the next logical step would be to bring him on the radio with me. Hope you can join us:
Tuesday, September 26th 8:30-10:00pm
KAZI 88.7 FM
Two other gigs this weekend were excellent too!
Friday night, I played at Ringside at Sullivan's for a wedding celebration for Chris & Shawn. We played lots of classic rock and even did the Tootsie Roll! Ringside is a small venue that would work nice for a smaller reception less than 75 people.
Sunday night I was at Embassy Suites North and it was really poppin'! Carlos & Beth had a great party. I played 80s music and some salsa and merengue and Gypsy Kings & Del Castillo for dinner music.
Here are some shots from that evening:
Monday's radio show featured some great R&B music, with the first hour being 80s R&B hits. Here is the playlist:
DJ-RJ
512-973-8686
We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.
~Jeff Warner
Tuesday, September 26th 8:30-10:00pm
KAZI 88.7 FM
Two other gigs this weekend were excellent too!
Friday night, I played at Ringside at Sullivan's for a wedding celebration for Chris & Shawn. We played lots of classic rock and even did the Tootsie Roll! Ringside is a small venue that would work nice for a smaller reception less than 75 people.
Sunday night I was at Embassy Suites North and it was really poppin'! Carlos & Beth had a great party. I played 80s music and some salsa and merengue and Gypsy Kings & Del Castillo for dinner music.
Here are some shots from that evening:
Monday's radio show featured some great R&B music, with the first hour being 80s R&B hits. Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Monday, September 25, 2006 1-3pm
RJ's R&B
Mtume/ you, me, he
Surface/ happy
Jermaine Jackson/ do what you do
Eugene Wilde/ don't say no tonight
Melisa Morgan/ do me baby
Debarge/ time will reveal
Bobby Brown/ rock witcha
Rene & Angela/ your smile
Champaign/ try again
The Jets/ you got it all
Isley, Jasper, Isley/ insatiable woman
Regina Belle/ show me the way
Babyface/ whip appeal
En Vogue/ giving him something he can feel
Corrine Bailey Rae/ trouble sleeping
Anthony David/ something about you
Freddie Jackson/ transitions
Chestnut Brothers/ travelin' on
Luther Vandross/ so amazing
Gerlad Albright/ deep into my soul
Aaron Neville/ it's alright
Richard Bona feat John Legend/ please don't stop
Kerry Wilkins/ the right mood
Liyah/ for eternity
Janet Jackson/ so excited
Mojoe/ yesterday
Anthony Hamilton/ dear life
DJ-RJ
512-973-8686
We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.
~Jeff Warner
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Update
Hey y'all,
Have not had a chance to post all week, so here are some of the latest things going on...
Last Saturday's Austin Breaking Ground was a great success. We had a very nice turnout and good vibes all around. People enjoyed the music I played and the fashion show and dance performances were way cool. Soon we begin planning for the spring event.
Other things happening last week: client meetings and planning sessions, jam session with Bill Wiz for an upcoming benefit concert on Oct. 20th at Unity Center, radio shows Mon & Tues, ACC video shot rehearsal on Wednesday for TECEC, training my friends about audio recording at The Foundation.
Last night I had two gigs. The first being a jr high dance at Fulmore Middle School which was great. Played mostly hip-hop and had a guest performance by one of the students that people loved. After that, went to Flamingo Cantina for another version of Catch A Fire. The vibes were nice and we played more roots reggae than dancehall, even played some ska early on and some soca too.
Today, planning sessions for two weddings next weekend. One will be an 80s theme and the other mostly music from Ghana. I am excited about how both of them are coming together.
Tomorrow my father arrives in town and will stay with me for a week or so and I am sure we will get to listen and learn more about 50s and 60s music as we always do, staying up way too late into the night.
Implementation of the online planning tools is nearing completion and I am loving it so far. Streamlining a lot of processes and will save lots of time with managing the business. The redesign of the website is in full swing and should be live in the next 30 days.
All for now.
Have a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Have not had a chance to post all week, so here are some of the latest things going on...
Last Saturday's Austin Breaking Ground was a great success. We had a very nice turnout and good vibes all around. People enjoyed the music I played and the fashion show and dance performances were way cool. Soon we begin planning for the spring event.
Other things happening last week: client meetings and planning sessions, jam session with Bill Wiz for an upcoming benefit concert on Oct. 20th at Unity Center, radio shows Mon & Tues, ACC video shot rehearsal on Wednesday for TECEC, training my friends about audio recording at The Foundation.
Last night I had two gigs. The first being a jr high dance at Fulmore Middle School which was great. Played mostly hip-hop and had a guest performance by one of the students that people loved. After that, went to Flamingo Cantina for another version of Catch A Fire. The vibes were nice and we played more roots reggae than dancehall, even played some ska early on and some soca too.
Today, planning sessions for two weddings next weekend. One will be an 80s theme and the other mostly music from Ghana. I am excited about how both of them are coming together.
Tomorrow my father arrives in town and will stay with me for a week or so and I am sure we will get to listen and learn more about 50s and 60s music as we always do, staying up way too late into the night.
Implementation of the online planning tools is nearing completion and I am loving it so far. Streamlining a lot of processes and will save lots of time with managing the business. The redesign of the website is in full swing and should be live in the next 30 days.
All for now.
Have a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Another DJ Gathering!
I registered for the DFW ADJA conference today on the 25th of September. I've really been enjoying meeting other DJs and networking and learning. Houston was a great experience and the Ghamma folks really put a great two day show together that not enough DJs came to experience.
Speaking at the Dallas show will be Mark Ferrell of DJA Radio. DJA Radio is a great new daily free podcast by DJs for the DJ industry.
Also speaking will be Brian Dodge who is a hilarious motivational speaker.
It seems that some of the seeds that Disc Jockey News planted may be starting to sprout in new places... hats off to John Young for vision to bring in quality speakers.
I will be performing this Saturday at Ruta Maya from 4-7pm for Austin Breaking Ground. There will be shopping, a raffle, vendors, a fashion show, plus of course Ruta Maya's awesome organic coffee. Come by and say hello and ask for our wedding discount coupon.
RJ
Speaking at the Dallas show will be Mark Ferrell of DJA Radio. DJA Radio is a great new daily free podcast by DJs for the DJ industry.
Also speaking will be Brian Dodge who is a hilarious motivational speaker.
It seems that some of the seeds that Disc Jockey News planted may be starting to sprout in new places... hats off to John Young for vision to bring in quality speakers.
I will be performing this Saturday at Ruta Maya from 4-7pm for Austin Breaking Ground. There will be shopping, a raffle, vendors, a fashion show, plus of course Ruta Maya's awesome organic coffee. Come by and say hello and ask for our wedding discount coupon.
RJ
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