Upcoming: Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory Concert House [June 26]

Tech N9ne @ Knitting Factory 2011-06-26

For years my wife has been telling me how much she enjoys Tech N9ne, despite the fact that she really isn’t into hip-hop or rap music as a whole.  Coming from her, that says a lot; and knowing that I’ll be at Knitting Factory Concert House on Sunday, June 18th with my lens hangin’ out to capture the excitement both on-stage and on her face warms the cockles of my heart.

Did I mention that I also get to pop a good friend’s concert cherry with this show?!  That’s right, there are still people in this world whom have not yet had the enjoyment of taking in a live concert.  I know, I was in a great deal of disbelief myself upon hearing him utter those words…

For those of you who already know, earlier this month Tech N9ne dropped his 12th studio album, All 6’s And 7’s; which, by definition, makes an honest appraisal of the world gone mad.  Guests?  Yes, there’s a lot of guest appearances on this release, including: B.o.B., Snoop Dogg, Deftones, Twista and more!

The real question is who will be sharing the stage with Tech N9ne this Sunday?  Answer: Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Jay Rock, ¡MAYDAY!, Stevie Stone and Tragedy.

Will we see you there?  If so … make sure to get front and center against the barrier and show us your stuff!  Who knows, maybe you’ll be on the Home Page of IShootReno.com before July 1st rolls around?

$25-$55.  All Ages.  Get tickets.

Check out Tech N9ne on Amazon: Everready, Seepage, K.O.D., Bad Season

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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