DJ Quik + Guests @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011

DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Fast lane, champagne, rubber to burn...

Having experienced several explosive opening sets, courtesy of Knowledge Lives Forever and Dreda Dre, the crowd was more than ready for DJ Quik to take the stage.  At five past midnight on the evening of Tuesday, April 26th the West Coast rap legend did just that … and everything in the world was perfect within that moment.

As we’re sure that many of our readers already know, the musical journey of DJ Quik pre-dates widespread public fanfare of many seminal left coast rappers, including the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more, so we urge our readers to read up if they don’t yet know about this uber-talented multi-instrumentalist, rapper, producer, DJ and all-around superstar known best by those close to him as David Marvin Blake.

Many fans are getting to know the man behind the moniker of DJ Quik within the context of his 2011 release, The Book of David, and we have picked up a copy ourselves on Amazon, along with a couple of our previous favorites that needed to make their way back into our collection … such as the debut which started it all, Quik Is The Name, Way 2 Fonky and Safe + Sound.

What was already in our collection?  Rhythm-al-ism, as this was the record which re-kindled not just our own, but many a fan’s affinity with the genius of DJ Quik back in 1998.  Great summertime music, especially if there’s sunshine and a breeze to be had…

DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Longtime friend/supporter of DJ Quik opening the show by giving away everything including the shirt on his back...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Warming up the crowd for America'z Most Complete Artist, spinnin' fav's from Warren G, Dr. Dre & more...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
DJ Quik, never ceasing to impress...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Born and raised in Compton...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
A guest MC riding high on the summer breeze, flowing like the wind...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Quik Is the Name...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
The Book of David Marvin Blake...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Veuve Clicquot...

 

VIEW THE FULL DJ QUIK + GUESTS GALLERY HERE

 

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Knowledge Lives Forever @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011

Chari Knowledge Smith of Knowledge Lives Forever
Chari "Knowledge" Smith of Knowledge Lives Forever performing @ The Alley, Sparks, NV...

As the lights dimmed and the stage announcer introduced ‘the best live hip-hop band in Reno’, we had no idea what exactly to expect from Chari “Knowledge” Smith and her band Knowledge Lives Forever, which includes guitarist/bassist Gia Torcaso, Kris Stosic on drums and newcomer Kim Radzik on guitars.

The group played an energetic opening set for an audience steadily growing in size in anticipation of seeing the legendary DJ Quik take the stage as the headlining act later in the evening.  The band’s performance was full of thick, live hip-hop beats, dripping sweat beads and the guy behind me yelling, “you’re the s—” after every song.  In short, it was amazing.

There was also a memorable cover/reinvention of “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes played near the end of the set that really got the crowd movin’ out on the dancefloor.  We would *highly recommend* checking this band out next time they’ve got a live show here in Reno … or in your town when they roll through!

Scroll down for a couple of our favorite shots and a link to the full gallery.  Also make sure to follow Knowledge Lives Forever on Twitter and give ’em the ‘ol thumb’s up on Facebook while you’re at it!

Gia Torcaso of Knowledge Lives Forever performing @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Gia Torcaso getting her fretboard strum on...
Kris Stosic of Knowledge Lives Forever performing @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Kris Stosic banging out the drums...
Kim Radzik of Knowledge Lives Forever performing @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Kim Radzik busting out the grungy licks...

VIEW THE FULL KNOWLEDGE LIVES FOREVER GALLERY HERE


Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D



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