“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes “Awww!” ~Jack Kerouac

i just stole this whole post from a conversation on cool because it made me so happy. i thought i'd throw up this coltrane track to accompany this post... locomotion was an all time favorite of kerouac and if you look at that photo, think about that quote, and listen to this track you will probably have a way better day!

i'm inspired... if two of the busiest people i know, jesse and whitney, can find time for an art project we all can... i am loving this surreal self portrait.

every month we choose a friend to create a playlist to share with you guys... this month we have some good buddies with amazing, diverse, taste in music. paige is the brains behind bash events and hitched. her husband kevin is a mega talented painter and chef extraordinaire! below is a playlist of songs that inspire them, which will hopefully in turn, inspire you!

download? mac = control click "download as" pc = right click "save as" (i think...)

when we started the flashdance we had this wedding in mind. not that it was booked already, but the essence of this wedding. the idea is to get all of the most talented people you know in one place and really create a true labor of love. well here it is! (and there is a lot more to see on once wed and 100 layer cake

FLASHDANCE for everything! photography event design video / 8mm film smilebooth dj (yours truly!) our buddies! coordination jesi haack floral design jl design dessert sweet and saucy shop bluegrass band the bluegrass hoppers valet jeffrey valet

last month's party at THE ACE HOTEL PALM SPRINGS was the most fun i have had djing in waaaaaaaaaaaaay too long! this month i have some special guests coming with me, and as usual i have a deluxe patio fireplace room to giveaway... get on it!

i'm doing it the last sunday of every month now (except august which will be the 22nd)

here are my favorite albums from the first half of 2010 (there are only 4, but that's a lot of new music for me!) they aren't really in order (except that beach house - teen dream is obviously number 1!!) get a coffee & go straight to your local independently owned record store and buy these 4 albums immediately. (yes, you will need to leave your computer for this) you will have an incredible week if you do this simple task... The Drums - The Drums (stand out track "Let's Go Surfing") Vampire Weekend - Contra (stand out track "Taxi Cab") Phosphorescent - Here's To Taking It Easy (stand out track "Mermaid Parade") Beach House - Teen Dream (stand out tracks 1-12)

if you think i'm missing something please put it in the comments below...

wednesday the 21st tacos, margaritas, danceparty, smilebooth, buddies... and it's free!!! i can't think of a reason not to go! malo in silverlake upstairs 7pm-late

nina simone is the best thing that ever happened to modern music, and this track is just a drop in the bucket... i have over 40 of her records and i am still looking for a few... ever since i knew the difference between good and stunning the high priestess of soul has been my personal favorite artist, and this is one of my very favorite tracks she ever made.

Nina Simone - Turn Me On from the 1967 album "Silk & Soul" download? mac = control click "download as" pc = right click "save as" (i think...)