Jan
19

Tonight: Blazing 45s at the Echo

Co-presented by Passion of the Weiss. Set times below. Blazing is the operative word this evening. See Also. DJ Schedule: 9 to 9:20……………..JENKINS 9:20 to 9:45…………..INKA ONE 9:45 to 10:15………….DJ EXPO 10:15 to 10:45………..SHORTKUT 10:45 to 11:15………..RHETTMATIC 11:15 to 12:30………..RICH MEDINA 12:30 TO 1:45…………PEANUT BUTTER WOLF Download: MP3: Peanut Butter Wolf-”Chrome Mix (2005)”

Jan
16

Passion of the Weiss (Co) Presents: Blazing 45′s with Rich Medina, Peanut Butter Wolf et. al; Hosted by DJ Danny Holloway

Unless you live in Los Angeles, you may not know the name Danny Holloway. And even if you’re a resident, you still might be benighted towards the Dublab selector and crate-digger extraordinaire, whose respect runs abyssal within the DJ world. Holloway is a throwback to the days when DJ’s discovered and broke obscure gems through… Continue reading »

Oct
18

Tonight: Shabazz Palaces & TheeSatisfaction

Tonight: serrated rap and subduction zone bass. I have two pairs of tickets to give away to the first two people who e-mail passionweiss@gmail.com to tell me the sample on this Digable Planets song.

Oct
12

Passion of the Weiss Presents: Shabazz Palaces & Theesatisfaction — Tuesday, October 18 @ The Echo

The Echo, for the Hosts that profess infinitum. There is only one excuse not to go to this — that you’re going to Portishead at the Shrine. And even then, Portishead play on Wednesday night too. So there are no excuses. Now that that’s settled. Download: MP3: Shabazz Palaces-”Swerve…The Reaping of All That is Worthwhile… Continue reading »

Sep
29

Tonight’s the Night Like Betty Wright

First the good news. Against long odds and last minute chaos, this is going down this evening. Birthday parties, etc. Danny Brown’s XXX as the unofficial sdtk. There will be a DJ set from everyone’s favorite Stones Throw Skippy-loving Wolf. There is also the rumor of a performance from everyone’s favorite Brainfeeding San Diego-bred murderer.… Continue reading »

Sep
23

Passion of the Weiss & Hellfyre Club Present: Dry Acid (9/29)

Why is this next Thursday different from all next Thursday’s? 111) It’s the album release party for Flash Bang Grenada (Busdriver + Nocando) 222) It’s the first LA show ever from the mighty Spaceghostpurrp 333) It features a performance from the enigmatic Stones Throw-affiliated Folerio, who is known for his sonic trickery, mastery of Krav… Continue reading »

Jul
25

We Can Freak It

Freak City Show from Caseytography on Vimeo. No need to hype one’s own show. If you do it right, people talk, and re-tweets are about as far as I can stand for outward self-aggrandizement. Thankfully, the highly gifted Jon Casey (the filmmaker behind Quik Fest ’11) has captured footage of last Thursday’s funkfest at Freak… Continue reading »

Jul
12

Passion of the Weiss & Hellfyre Club Present: Dam-Funk, The Coathangers, Nocando, & Salva (Next Thursday, July 21)

If there’s nothing for you on this lineup, then you’re probably in the wrong warp zone. The Facebook Invite is up. $12. The cost of one drink at a lame LA bar. Barring you being a bubble boy (or “person” if we’re being politically correct), there’s no excuse not to go.  9 p.m. until the… Continue reading »

Jun
10

Tonight @ The Bootleg Theater: Beats, Abacuses, and Bangs

Tonight. Why? Because tonight is the night.  The schedule, directions, and weird rambles are up on the Facebook Event Page. Bring synchronized Swatch Watches, sun dials, abacuses, periodicals, distribution, genies, sun dials, your secret identity, my Secret Identity, Jerry O’ Connell, sidekicks, doppelgangers, safety helmets, Guinness, cigarettes, weed, blogs, your hottest first cousin, party hats,… Continue reading »

Jun
01

Passion of the Weiss & Hellfyre Club Presents (6/10): Flash Bang Grenada (Nocando + Busdriver), Open Mike Eagle, Jonwayne & Co Fee @ The Bootleg

Because I’m the slacker that Mr. Strickland always said I was, I’m only now announcing the next Passion of the Weiss Presents show. For those inhabiting Mike Brown’s new stomping grounds, the saga unfolds next Friday, June 10 at the Bootleg Theater, with performances from Flash Bang Grenada (Nocando & Busdriver’s new group), Open Mike… Continue reading »

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