DJ Kemit's Podcast

This is what happens when the Bomba sound of Puerto Rico meets the jazz-funk of Lagos.

This is African and Latin, percussive and raw, deep and moving.
World music.
Dance music.

Brought to you by DJ KEMIT 1st Fridays at the Sound Table Boulevard & Edgewood Aves. in Old 4th Ward.

$5 cover all night
11 pm to 2 am
Sound Table, 483 Edgewood Ave., ATL 30312

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/DJKemit#!/events/233143630090399/

FINALLY!! A pure and unadulterated mix of soul classics, latin funk, afrobeat, soulful house & rare grooves for NEW YEAR"S EVE!!
PLUS NATURAL HEALTH & HEALING SUITES * BAZAAR NOIR ARTISTS MARKET * RARE INDIE FILMS * ART EXHIBITS * FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS AND A WHOLE LOT OF BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!

And we're bringing together two of the most masterful turntablists on the planet! DJ KEMIT and KOOL DJ R...ED ALERT (YES!!!!!) rarely get to deejay in the same room together because of their schedules, but we're so thrilled that they will be spinning all the MUSIC WE LOVE MOST ~ side by side for NYE!! No dress code! No club drama! Just good vibes as we celebrate our accomplishments in 2011 and look ahead to more success in 2012.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE:
http://www.experiencespreadlove.com/p/tickets.html

This is what happens when the Bomba sound of Puerto Rico meets the jazz-funk of Lagos.
This is African and Latin, percussive and raw,
deep and moving.
World music.
Dance music.
SOUL
MAKOSSA
Brought to you by DJ KEMIT
1st Fridays at the Sound Table
Boulevard & Edgewood Aves. in Old 4th Ward.
$5 cover all night
11 pm to 2 am
Sound Table, 483 Edgewood Ave., ATL 30312

Back by POPULAR DEMAND!!

Spread Love's 4th Annual
F E L A B R A T I O N!!

Celebrating 4 years of Atlanta's Love for FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI and the 10 th Anniversary of JUMP N FUNK!!!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011
10 pm to 2 am (at least!!!)
595 NORTH AVE, NW ATLANTA 30318

An incredible night of interactive art, live music, film, edutainment, call to action, drummers, dancers and deejay sets feat.

DJ KEMIT (Spread Love + Kickin Up Dust)

RICH MEDINA (Jump N Funk)

THE FELA! BAND WITH MEMBERS OF ANTIBALAS

MARK HINES (Jump N Funk)

DARRYL REEVES GROUP (Mercury Sessions + Spread Love)

GUERILLA DANCE PROJECT ~ African Drums & Dance Group

GOLDI GOLD - Live Art Installation

FACE & BODY PAINT by artists Keya DeLarge, Sauda Jackson & Deborah Conton!!

MUSIC & PRODUCT GIVE AWAYS!!

FELA MUSICAL TICKET GIVE AWAYS!!

Advance tickets for FELABRATION 2011 are on sale now!! Get your tickets now and save! http://spreadlovefelabration2011.eventbrite.com/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th - SPREAD LOVE & JUMP N FUNK will pay homage to the life of Nigeria’s warrior poet and the Godfather of Global Soul with FELABRATION!

FELABRATION takes its audience through an interactive journey of the life of Africa’s most prolific musical pioneer: first, with a documentary, "Music is the Weapon," live art, traditional African body/pace painting, highlights of the FELA! Broadway Musical, and a special LIVE MUSIC performance!!

Leading the evening’s tribute are turntablists DJ KEMIT and RICH MEDINA, with a musical libation befitting a king.

Also featuring live video mix by MARK HINES!!! If you attended FELABRATION in 2009 or the STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE this year, then you know how incredible MARK HINES is with the archival video mix.

We're blessed to have the entire GUERILLA DANCE PROJECT joining us with traditional African dancers and drummers!!

And of course, you can get fully involved with face and body paint by KEYA DELARGE, SAUDA JACKSON & DEBORAH CONTON!!

GOLDI GOLD provides the live art installation!!

Check out the entire history of FELA with an interactive exhibit!!

Enjoy BAZAAR NOIR artists market and DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS!!

In October 2008, we were honored to have SAHR NGAUJAH appear at our first annual Spread Love FEALBRATION in Atlanta.

Here are links to youtube video clips of a few of the Spread Love FELABRATON annual events:

This first video includes a clip of Sahr's appearance at the event in 2008:
http://www.viddler.com/explore/SpreadLove/videos/12/

http://vimeo.com/7215849

http://youtu.be/4YAil0omW80

http://youtu.be/U1A1zpadCjk

http://youtu.be/0JkHdLTk8Ww

Here are also photos of last year's Spread Love FELABRATION events:
http://jcroomsphotoblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/photoblog-spread-love-felabration-595.html

PHOTO SLIDE SHOW:
http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/SpreadLove_2008/Felabration%202010%20-%20photos%20by%20John%20Crooms/?albumview=slideshow

Join the Spread Love Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/116384024362/) to stay up on all the cool FELABRATION details and contests!

We're forever loving FELA!!!

Spread Love, y'all!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

Remember the first time you heard LL Cool J, Kurtis Blow, RUN DMC, UTFO, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh & MC Lyte?

Remember Hip Hop before it was pop?

Remember when Hip Hop made you run to the dancefloor?

Spread Love remembers!

And we still love hearing every rhyme!

Spread Love reminisces over real Hip Hop!!

...featuring the very best 70s, 80s and 90s Hip Hop classics with ATL’s finest -

DJ KEMIT & RASTA ROOT!!

Back together again ~ side by side on the 1s and 2s!!

10 pm - 2 am
$10 w/ RSVP // $15 w/o RSVP
Directions, Tickets & RSVP: www.ExperienceSpreadLove.com
Adv. tix online & Moods Music L5P
595 North Ave, NW ATL 30318

Artists, Vendors & Volnteers ~ Interested in doing your thing at Spread Love? Call 866-286-8405.

YES, YES Y'ALL!! ✭ UTFO ✭ COOL HERC ✭ ULTRAMAGNETIC EMCEES ✭ SUGARHILL GANG ✭ SPOONIE GEE ✭ TREACHEROUS THREE ✭ FUNKY FLOUR PLUS ONE ✭ COLD CRUSH BROTHERS ✭ PETE ROCK & C. L. SMOOTH ✭ KWAME ✭ RED MAN ✭ ✭ SPECIAL ED ✭ BLACK SHEEP ✭ KID N PLAY ✭ ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT ✭ JJ FAD ✭ K-SOLO ✭ KURTIS BLOW ✭ MC LYTE ✭ MONIE LOVE ✭ ROXANNE SHANTE ✭ EPMD ✭ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA ✭ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE ✭ PUBLIC ENEMY ✭ TUPAC ✭ RUN DMC ✭ SALT N PEPA ✭ KOOL MOE DEE ✭ LL COOL J ✭ HEADY D & THE BOYZ ✭ QUEEN LATIFAH ✭ BIZ MARKIE ✭ BEASTIE BOYS ✭ OUTKAST ✭ GRANDMASTER PLASH ✭ WU-TANG CLANVNAS ✭ BUSTA RHYMES ✭ LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL ✭ LARGE PROFESSOR ✭ NICE N SMOOTH ✭ GURU ✭ GANG STARR ✭ CHUBB ROCK ✭ BIG DADDY KANE ✭ A TRIBE CALLED QUEST ✭ KRS-1 ✭ BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS ✭ NAS ✭ GETO BOYS ✭ LL COOL J ✭ DE LA SOUL ✭ ERIC B & RAKIM ✭ SLICK RICK ✭ DOUG E FRESH ✭ FAB FIVE FREDDY ✭ JUNGLE BROTHERS ✭ BRAND NUBIAN ✭ DIGABLE PLANETS ✭ KOOL G RAP ✭ KOOL MOE DEE ✭ AND ON AND ON 'TIL THE BREAK OF DAWN!!

2nd Annual Spread Love

PARADISE GARAGE TRIBUTE!!

Celebrating the Life & Enduring Spirits of

Larry Levan and Nick Ashford
and Lifitng Up the Music of

Salsoul, Prelude & West End Records!

Saturday, August 27th

YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO BE THERE…

595 NORTH AVE, NW ATL, 30318

Doors open @ 10 pm

$15 @ DOOR
$10 w/ RSVP

$10 IN ADVANCE @ Moods Music L5P

and online (above)

***Bring your ORIGINAL PARADISE GARAGE MEMBERSHIP CARD for FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!!!***

** Media/Vendors/Sponsors/Internships, please call us at 866.286.8405

595 North Ave, NW, Atl 30318
Venue is located in Downtown Atlanta at the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr., 5 minutes from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spellman/Morehouse/AUC.

DIRECTIONS
From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit. Turn Right onto North Ave. Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr. Venue is on right.

From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St, continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left, continue to North Ave. Turn Left onto North Ave. Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr. Venue is on right.

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About Nick Ashford

Though the name Nick Ashford might not immediately ring a bell, the man's music most certainly will. Ashford, who, with his wife Valerie Simpson, was one half of the songwriting duo and pop/R&B/Soul group Ashford & Simpson, passed away Monday after a battle with throat cancer. In his 70 years, he and his wife penned some of the biggest, most pervasive hits of all time.

After "Let's Go Get Stoned," their 1966 tune for Ray Charles, became a number one R&B hit, Ashford & Simpson quickly established themselves as songwriting royalty and joined the Motown Staff. They wrote a number of enormous songs for stars like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Chaka Khan, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need To Get By" and "I'm Every Woman." An established musician, Ashford recorded percussion for dozens of Motown sessions, including those that produced Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On." Ashford & Simpson even had a hit of their own in 1984 with "Solid" (you know, as a rock). The duo was also credited on Amy Winehouse's track "Tears Dry On Their Own," which borrowed heavily from "Ain't No Mountain."

Ashford's love for music is apparent, but he and Simpson's love for each other was what impressed their peers most. "The thing is they were married and working together, that was what was special about them. Everybody admired that," Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire told the Associated Press. Ashford is survived by Simpson, their two children, and his music.

And its only fitting that we honor Nick Ashord as part of the Paradise Garage tribute edition of Spread Love, as soooo many of Nick and Natalie's songs were classics at the legendary club ~ like this classic from Larry levan's LIVE AT THE PARADISE GARAGE album: Bourgie Bourgie!

We're dedicating this Spread Love affair to Nick Ahford by celebrating love.

About PARADISE GARAGE

The most legendary club of club culture history...

Opening in February 1978 and closing down in the fall of 1987, Paradise Garage is quite possibly the most revered of all of the great Dance clubs. Strongly influenced by David Mancuso's stellar sound system and familial atmosphere at The Loft, Paradise Garage became known for industry-defining sound and a congenial, loving environment serving as respite from the dangers and concerns of the streets of New York City. DJ Larry Levan presided over the Garage (as it was lovingly known) and inspired a reverence from club audiences unsurpassed in the history of Dance music. Paradise Garage became known musically for preserving the spirit and ambience of classic Disco while moving resolutely forward in musical style and innovation. The Dance music genre Garage is a lasting tribute to the club's importance to Dance music history.

Throughout its history Paradise Garage had only one resident DJ, Larry Levan, widely revered as one of the most talented of all Dance DJs. A veteran of the Gallery, Continental Baths, and Reade St. (Paradise Garage's immediate precursor), Levan had strong connections with the New York Disco community.

Larry Levan's musical palette at Paradise Garage was one of the most diverse ever in a Dance venue. He would incorporate elements of Rock, Disco, Jazz, R&B, Latin and more if it seemed to fit the mood of the moment. While nearly anything might be heard on the dancefloor, a more specific style began to emerge as a predominant sound. Ultimately known as Garage, this style was true to the sound and feel of Disco while adding technological elements that successfully brought the music forward. Levan's intimate connection with the record label West End Records, run by Michael Brody's life partner Mel Cheren, insured success for such West End classics as Karen Young's Hot Shot, The Peech Boys' Don't Make Me Wait, and Taana Gardner's Heartbeat.

Part legend and part reality, Paradise Garage is certain to live on. And were elated to honor Larray Levan as one of the major inspirations for Spread Love.

Do you want some candy?
Do you want some honey suckle?
Do you want some chocolate chips and kisses full of
SPREAD LOVE?!!

...Get ready for a funky and soulful celebration
of the life and musical legacy of
STEVIE WONDER!!

SONGS IN THE KEY OF STEVIE!!
Friday, August 19, 2011

A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER
featuring...

next-generation soul legend
DONNIE

UK funk-jazzy diva
JHELISA

the velvet voice
MYKEL MCINTOSH

soulful songbird
CHANTAE CANN

backed by the incredible
DARRYL REEVES GROUP
w/ Kenton Bostick, Kenny Banks Jr, Joel Powell and Rod Harris

turntable love by Grammy-nominated producer
DJ KEMIT

hosted by
JAMAL AHMAD
(WCLK 91.9 FM host of "S.O.U.L. of Jazz")

video mix by world-famous
MARK HINES
(JUMP N FUNK)

When it comes to paying tribute to music legends, at the top of our list has to be STEVIE WONDER!! On Friday, August 19, SPREAD LOVE brings you a tribute to one of the greatest music geniuses of our time. The tribute will be hosted by JAMAL AHMAD, a favorite at all our tributes, host of WCLK’s ‘S.O.U.L. of Jazz,” and a huge fan of Stevie’s. If you attended the DONNIE HATHAWAY tribute last year, then you know this is event will be amazing!!

We have enlisted friend and soul music hero DONNIE, the amazing JHELISA fresh from the UK, and rising stars MYKEL and CHANTAE CANN, along with special guests to pay homage to the great legend STEVIE WONDER. You can also expect a phenomenal pick of Atlanta’s extraordinary musicians lead by young funk-jazz lion DARRYL REEVES (Rod Harris, Kenton Bostick, Kenny Banks, Jr. and Joel Powell) to create the unforgettable vibe. And as if it wasn’t already a brilliant line-up, of course DJ KEMIT will make us HOTTER THAN JULY with his un-matched STEVIE WONDER tribute set, spinning everything from rare Stevie grooves to housed-up interpretations of your favorite Steveland classics. But wait, there's more! MARK HINES of world-famous JUMP N FUNK will be mixing video LIVE!!

Don’t miss this extravagant tribute of the great soul legend STEVIE WONDER by wonderfully talented vocalists and musicians; as your favorite songs come to life ~ it promises to be an amazing night out.

Brought to you by SEV Omnimedia, The International Soul Music Summit, Spread Love, and 595 North Event Venue.

Admission:
$15 in advance or with printed RSVP at door.
$15 with ticket stub from Jill Scott or Avery Sunshine concerts.
$15 with ISMS credentials.
$20 General Admission at door without RSVP, ticket stub or ISMS credentials.

RSVP link:
http://www.spreadlovestevi​e2011.eventbrite.com/
RSVP link expires on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM (EST).

Advance tickets link:
http://www.spreadlovestevi​e2011.eventbrite.com/
Advance Ticket sales end Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM (EST).

When the venue reaches capacity, only Advance Ticket holders will be guaranteed admission.

Location:
595 North Event Venue
595 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Located in West Midtown Atlanta, near intersection of North Ave and Northside Dr.

Get all the updates ~
Join the Spread Love Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/gr​oup.php?gid=116384024362

Spread Love website: http://www.ExperienceSprea​dLove.com/

Directions & Driving Tips: http://www.experiencesprea​dlove.com/
Info line: 866.286.8405

Join us at the next Spread Love event!!

DJ KEMIT Y DJ MAFIOSO = SPREAD LOVE ~ RENDIR AMOR

Saturday, July 23, 2011
10:00 pm - 2:00 am

...You should be at SPREAD LOVE ~ RENDIR AMOR!!!

RENDIR AMOR!! SPREAD LOVE!! AFRO LATIN FUNK, HOUSE & GLOBAL SOUL

Spread Love returns with the highly anticipated dance event that pairs Atlanta’s Grammy-nominated turntablist and producer, DJ Kemit, and NYC-native and now, ATL's Latin Soul Brotha Numba ONE "El Maduro Caco-Duro" DJ Mafioso!

This supremely talented duo will burn-up the turntables with Latin Funk, Rare African Grooves, and Caribbean gems all night. This now annual “AfroLatin” edition of Spread Love aka Rendir Amor, forges a bridge within our international community of brotherhood/sisterhood and makes the connection between our African roots and the musical traditions that have been maintained by the people of the African/Caribbean/Latin Diaspora.

Doors open at 10:00 PM, arrive early for a free dance lesson.

Location: 595 North Event Venue

595 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Located in West Midtown Atlanta, near intersection of North Ave and Northside Dr.

Admission:

$15 at door - General Admission.

$10 at door w/ printed RSVP.
RSVP link:
http://www.spreadlovejuly2​011.eventbrite.com/
General Admission is $10 at the door w/ RSVP.
RSVP ends at 9:59 pm on Saturday, July 23rd.

Advance tickets are $10.
Advance ticket sales end at 9:59 pm on Saturday, July 23rd.
When the venue reaches capacity, only Advance Ticket holders will be guaranteed admission. Click here to purchase ADVANCE TICKETS:

http://www.spreadlovejuly2​011.eventbrite.com/

Must be 21+ with Valid I.D.

You know those performances or events that you were not fully aware of until you hear about it through a friend, or read about it through a write up or review? You know the ones you wish you would have experienced in person? The ones you count the days until their next performance or return? Well this, my friends, would definitely be that event.

Grammy-nominated producer and turntablist, DJ Kemit is the musical guide at this brilliant monthly event entitled “Spread Love.” No an annual mash-up, DJ Kemit and guest DJ Mafioso give the city of Atlanta a beautiful tribute to the greats ~ from Fania Allstars and Fela Kuti to gorgeous blends of salsa and samba classics with the best of the King of Pop! This annual event has become a true celebration of life and the gift of soulful music from across the globe.

On July 23, DJ Kemit and Mafioso are joining forces once again to present SPREAD LOVE ~ RENDIR AMOR. And this time around, they will expand the live percussion section, with a free dance lesson to start the night. If you happen to have other plans on Saturday, July 23, then you should definitely cancel them. This is a night that you will wish you would have been a part of. If this next Afro latin Funk music and dance retrospective is anything like it was last year, it will be fun and sexy from start to finish.

Spread Love is a treasure that must be shared. With music and dance styles that sizzle from Latin and Urban, to the best in soul and jazz, wrapped in a signature deejay set that only DJ Kemit and Mafioso can put together. This event is a spicy taste of life and a sight to be seen. Each song is felt and enjoyed. The room is full with dancers who carry such a presence of passion and freedom that you can’t help but fall in love – with everybody in the room. In the highest recommendation, it is a must do! An event that if you are not in attendance you will undoubtedly miss out. The music is captivating and truly delightful.

We are thrilled to bring you such a lovely and fun exerience ~ in fact, we've been waiting all year for this next edition of Spread Love ~ Rendir Amor... So don't hesitate! Get your tickets now!! And tell your friends!! You will not be let down.

Get all the updates ~Join the Spread Love Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/gr​oup.php?gid=116384024362

Spread Love website: http://www.ExperienceSprea​dLove.com/

Directions & Driving Tips: http://www.experiencesprea​dlove.com/

DJ Kemit, Atlanta's Best DJ to Free Your Soul, shows why he's earned that title at Kickin' Up Dust, his monthly residency at the Sound Table 0 every 2nd Saturday.

Between guest appearances with Musiq Soulchild on "Lopez Tonight," and the "4evermore" song by Anthony David featuring Algebra Blessett that he produced hitting the No. 1 spot (Urban AC), Kemit continues to do huge things. No wonder he's not sleeping much these days!

Go this Saturday for the rare grooves and underground tracks, like the ones you can hear in this mix, and stay tuned for the next epic Spread Love getdown at 595 North.

KEMIT is Kickin Up Dustevery 2nd Saturday

$5. 11 p.m. Sound Table, 483 Edgewood Ave. 404-835-2534.

Get Ready for SPREAD LOVE!!
Saturday, JUNE 25
10 pm to 2 am

School's out and the days are long. It's 95 degrees in the shade and, its not even officially Summer yet!

SPREAD LOVE welcomes our favorite season with another legendary night of soulful, funky music --

-- from our favorites like Roy Ayers, Prince, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons and Stevie Wonder to the blue-eyed soul of Boz Scaggs, Doobie Brothers, Eurythmics, and of course we top it all off with the best of soulful house from Black Coffee and KemeticJust to Osunlade, and so much more!

Wear your sandals, sundresses and enjoy 595 North's famous Summer Sips!!

Come see why SPREAD LOVE is Atlanta's most soulful dance music monthly gathering.

$10 for all SPREAD LOVE Facebook Group Members
$10 for all SPREADLOVEATL Twitter followers
$10 w/ RSVP on Facebook & http://www.experiencespreadlove.com
$10 Advance Tickets at Moods Music L5P & http://www.experiencespreadlove.com

$15 General Admission without RSVP

21+ w/ valid I.D.

595 North Ave, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Free Street Parking

For Vending, Volunteer Opportunities & Birthday Party requests - send email to spreadlove.da.da.da@gmail.com

Directions & More Information: http://www.experiencespreadlove.com

Go where the music takes you!

SPREAD LOVE!!

KEMIT is KICKIN UP DUST at the Sound Table this SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011.

...Here's what "Creative Loafing" has to say about it...

"DJ Kemit, voted Atlanta's Best DJ to Free Your Soul by Creative Loafing, shows why he's earned that title at Kickin' Up Dust, his monthly residency at the Sound Table.

Between guest appearances with Musiq Soulchild on "Lopez Tonight," and the "4evermore" song by Anthony David featuring Algebra Blessett that he produced hitting the No. 2 spot (Urban AC), Kemit continues to do huge things. No wonder he's not sleeping much these days!

Go SATURDAY NIGHT (June 11) for the rare grooves and underground tracks, like the ones you can hear in this mix:
http://djkemit.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-06T13_09_49-07_00

...and stay tuned 'til Saturday, June 25 for Spread Love, Kemit's monthly soulful soiree - covering everythng from 80s boogie, Afrobeat, Latin Funk and soulful house at 595 North."

Kickin Up Dust
$5.
10:30 pm - 2 am
Sound Table, 483 Edgewood Ave., ATL 30312
404-835-2534.

Posted to Creative Loafing "CRIB NOTES" by T. Chante LaGon on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

***SATURDAY, MAY 21***
WE'VE GOT THE JAZZ

in association with ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL'S 31 Days of Jazz

CELEBRATING HIP HOP'S LOVE AFFAIR WITH JAZZ

LIVE PERFORMANCES OF JAZZY HIP HOP CLASSICS FROM

DIGABLE PLANETS, GANG STARR, HERBI HANCOCK, DE LA SOUL, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, MILES DAVIS, BLACK SHEEP,

PETE ROCK & C. L. SMOOTH & MORE!!

& DJ KEMIT'S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY GETDOWN!!

Doors open at 8 pm // Show starts at 9 pm

595 North Event Venue
595 North Ave, NW Atlanta 30318

Limited number of $10 ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE & AT MOODS MUSIC

$15 AT DOOR WITH RSVP

FOR DIRECTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

http://www.ExperienceSpreadLove.com/

Spread Love joins forces with The Atlanta Jazz Festival’s 31 Days of Jazz to celebrate illuminate the renewal of jazz: history, culture, and music, synthesized with the influences of hip-hop. This event brings together leaders of the burgeoning jazz community with hip hop artists at the forefront of the cultural resurgence of live music.

SPECIAL GUEST

PHIFE

OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Since his emergence with hip hop legends A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, PHIFE DAWG influenced a generation of inspiring emcees with his succinct metaphor infused rhymes. As a member of A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, PHIFE DAWG achieved what few MCs could ever dream of by gathering three platinum and two gold records, playing in sold out concerts at the world's largest arenas and inspiring a generation of emcees to come.

Many performers would be content with having achieved a fraction of what PHIFE DAWG has accomplished as an artist. However, true to his nature, PHIFE continues to seek more and reach out to loftier goals. When asked what lay before him he only invisions the mountains. As a solo artist he wants to leave people screaming "dammmnnn,...shorty has mad skills."

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST is famous for their use of sample material on their albums - especiall Jazz. In fact, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST can be credited for introducing an entire generation to rare and legendary Jazz records through thier eclectic use of samples.

...Deejay Sets By...

DJ KEMIT

Voted Atlanta's favorite Deejay by Creative Loafing readers, DJ KEMIT was once a member of the Grammy award winning group Arrested Development. KEMIT is known internationally for his work with production partner (Justin Chapman aka Just One) as one half of KemeticJust. KemeticJust has released music on labels including King Street, Nite Grooves, Yoruba Records, Giant Step, Diaspora Recordings, Wave Music, Bombay Records & Play Records. KemeticJust released dozens of singles abroad and nationally. A full length Lp was released on Life Line (Japan) and Pooled Recordings (Germany) in 2004.

As a Grammy nominated producer for his work on AD’s second Lp and various remixes state side & internationally he now looks forward to making a monumental difference in the shape and promotion of real music across the globe. KEMIT's diversity as a songwriter and producer is evidenced by his work with CARL MCINTOSH OF LOOSE ENDS, FRANK MCCOMB, N'DAMBI, and ANTHONY DAVID's "4evermore", which is currently ranked in Billboard UAC Top 5.

KEMIT currently holds down seven residencies in Atlanta. His musical delivery is drawn from garage classics, hip hop anthems to deep house and reggae. KEMIT is the musical genius behind SPREAD LOVE and celebratingh is birthday each year is the least we can do to express our appreciation for all the great moments and music he's share with us!

JAMAL AHMAD

When it comes to soul — and funk and jazz and everything in between — Ahmad's the authority. Between his weekly WCLK-FM show "S.O.U.L." (Sounds of Universal Love) — which pumped a steady diet of UK soul, drum and bass and acid jazz from 1995 to 2005 — to his involvement as co-founder of defunct local indie label Groovement Collective (which helped spawn the likes of India.Arie, Donnie and Anthony David), Ahmad is a large part of the reason why Atlanta's Jazz and Soul scene sets the tone for the world stage.

Since taking over the 2 p.m.-6 p..m. weekday slot on WCLK/91.9, he's become the city's favorite drive-time radio DJ — as recognized by CL in 2008 and AJC in 2009.

...and Live Music by...

DARRYL REEVES QUINTET

(Robert Glasper Experiment, Janelle Monae, and b.o.b)
http://www.youtube.com/darrylreeves
Saxophonist, composer, and visionary, Darryl Reeves is one of the nation’s emerging young musicians with an eye towards change. Already capturing the attention of many established artists in the industry, Reeves is quickly presenting a new outlook in music. Captivating audiences throughout his performances, the heart and soul of Reeves unselfishly pours onto them through his saxophone.

Darryl studied with jazz greats with Terence Blanchard, Ed Peterson, Harold Batiste and Steve Masakowski. In New Orleans, he developed a reputation as a fierce alto saxophonist. He has been spotted performing alongside several great jazz musicians such as Wessell Anderson, Jason Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Roland Guerin, Jesse Davis, Nicholas Payton, Henry Butler, Russell Gunn, Rodney Whitaker, Donald Harrison and Roy Hargrove. In 2004, Darryl Reeves released a CD titled "Diary of a Bandstand" featuring Russell Gunn, Quamon Fowler, Robert Glasper, Rodney Jordan, Edwin Livingston, and Lumark Gulley. Darryl will be leading the full band on Saturday, May 21st and SPREAD LOVE is honored to have him join us!

KEV CHOICE
http://kevchoice.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kevchoice
Think Mozart meets Miles Davis and chills with Mos Def along the way. The self-titled "Black Beethoven," KEV CHOICE is a rare mix - a classically trained pianist and an MC who spits so fast he might leave Twista tongue-tied. With a resume that includes a Master’s Degree in Music, and having toured the world professionally as a keyboardist and emcee with a diverse list of artist such as of Lauryn Hill, D.J. Quik, Too Short, Zion I, Goapele, LyricsBorn, LyricsBorn, Tlib Kweli, Martin Luther, and Michael Franti and Spearhead, it is impossible to deny the extreme gift that Kev Choice brings to the stage.

His band's sets are lefendary in the Bay Area, and SPREAD LOVE is honored to introduce KEV CHOICE to ATL!!

LYRIC JONES
http://www.lyricjones.com/

http://www.facebook.com/lyricjones
You need to know Lyric Jones! Lyric’s musical repertoire includes rapping, playing drums and bass, singing, writing lyrics, and even DJ-ing a little. Trained at Berklee College of Music, she dips into jazz, hip hop, and neo-soul. More recently, she’s getting here notoriety from her opening performance for J. Cole, Trey Songz, Vikter Duplaix, The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers and several others and also appearing on David Banner & 9th Wonder's music video for "Be With You" feat. Ludacris & Marsha Ambrosius.

DASHILL SMITH
http://www.facebook.com/dashill.smith

Dashill Smith, aka "Dash," is the “Freestyle Battle-Rhyme Juggarnaut/Music historian/ Jazz Trumpet Improvisation specialist of the group” - traits that are equally apparent in his work with his Jazz Improv ensemble, the Inertia Trio. Dashill’s talent has earned him appearances and/or studio dates with of a variety of artists including, Russell Gunn, Kebbi Williams, Mausiki Scales, Anton Harris, Venuseven and others. Definitely a major contributor to the evolutionary development of modern music.

SPREAD LOVE - 6 YEARS STRONG!

Back in 2006, the first official SPREAD LOVE was a birthday celebration for DJ KEMIT!!! It felt like the entire city squeezed into The Royal that night!!

So the following year SPREAD LOVE moved to SUGARHILL and we still didn't have enough space to hold the crowd, the beautiful energy and incredible mix of music - everything from Soul Classics, to Latin Funk, to Afrobeat and Soulful House! When SPREAD LOVE became a monthly event, we made our way to East Atlanta and held it down at CENCI.

Since then we've grown at 595 North for several years, and you've been there with us every step of the way! As we look ahead to another season of great events, we hope you'll continue to show your LOVE for GREAT SOULFUL MUSIC from all over the globe!

Go where the music takes you!

Spread Love, ya'll!!

SPREAD LOVE IS THIS SATURDAY!!
APRIL 23

DON'T BLAME IT ON THE SUNLIGHT!!
DON'T BLAME IT ON THE MOONLIGH!!
DON'T BLAME IT ON THE GOOD TIMES!!
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!

Teena Marie, Rick James, Steve Arrington & Slave, GAP Band, George Benson, Yarbrough & Peoples, Patrice Rushen, Klymaxx, Roger Troutman & ZAPP, Evelyn Champagne King, Kashif, Shalamar, Morris Day & The Time, Madame X, Mary Jane Girls, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Alexander O'neal, Cherrelle, Grace Jones, Cameo, Carl Carlton, Dazz Band, The Fantastic Aleems, Cheryl Lynn, The System, Freeeze, Atlantic Starr, Terence Trent D'arby, De...nnis Edwards, George Benson, Loose Ends, Rene & Angela, Stevie Wonder, Tom Tom Club, The Whispers, Shannon, SOS Band, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Junior, Level 42, Billy Ocean, Wham!, Hall & Oates, Gwen Guthrie, D-Train, Keni Burke, Kenny Loggins...

...and sooooo much more funk, soul and 80s boogie classics.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011

ADVANCE TICKET SALES END AT 9 PM
ON NIGHT OF EVENT
Admission is $10 with RSVP and $15 without RSVP
http://spreadlove80sboogie.eventbrite.com/

RSVP for SPREAD LOVE 80S BOOGIE EDITION ~ SATURDAY APRIL 23
http://spreadlove80sboogie.eventbrite.com/

SPREAD LOVE
80s BOOGIE EDITION

FEATURING ATL'S FINEST!!

DJ KEMIT ~ SECOND SATURDAYS, FUNK JAZZ KAFE, HOUSE IN THE PARK, KEMETICJUST, CLUB KAYA.
Voted "Atlanta's Best DJ to Free Your Soul" by Creative Loafing readers; producer behind Anthony David's hit "4evermore" and touring deejay with Musiq Soulchild, Teddy Riley & Blackstreet.

+ DYNAMITE DAVE SOUL ~ MOODS MUSIC, ESSENCE MUSIC FEST
Those who know him or have heard “The Dynamite DaveSoul” spin acknowledge him for his boundless taste in music and ability to bridge the gap between young & old music lovers alike. Upon listening to his mixtapes and live performances, it is quite evident that he is the ideal deejay: part-music historian, part-turntablist.
Dave was a finalists in the 'Kool DJ-Mixx Competition' and has opened for the who's-who of the most soulful national recording artists including The Roots, Erykah Badu, The Last Poets, Common, and most recently Roy Ayers, Fertile Ground & Bilal.

While you're at Spread Love, enjoy...
ARTISTS MARKET
CLASSIC FILMS
LIVE ART & MORE!!

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
10 pm to 2:30 am

$10 Advance Tickets online
TICKET LINK: http://spreadlove80sboogie.eventbrite.com/

$10 Advance Tickets at Moods Music in L5P -

$10 at the door with RSVP
RSVP LINK: http://spreadlove80sboogie.eventbrite.com/

$15 at door without RSVP

Must be 21+ w/ valid ID

For BIRTHDAY PARTY RESERVTIONS, VENDING OPPORTUNITES, BOOKING DJ KEMIT, & more information:
Call 866.286.8405
or
Email spreadlove.da.da.da@gmail.com

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DIRECTIONS TO 595 NORTH EVENT VENUE:
595 NORTH EVENT VENUE
595 North Avenue, NW ATL 30318

From 85/75 heading South, Exit North Ave/Georgia Tech Exit
Turn Right Pass Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

From 85/75 heading North, Exit Spring St,
continue to W. Peachtree St. Turn Left
continue to North Ave. Turn Left
Pass Varsity & Georgia Tech Cross Northside Dr.

At the intersection of North Ave. & Northside Dr.

Downtown Atlanta at North & NorthSide, minute from the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Georgia Tech, Spelman/Morehouse/AUC.

Go where the music takes you.

Spread Love.
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