Diggers Delight-Transporter Vintage/Retro

My favorite part of Atlanta is "Little Five Points". This is a super cool area of small funky independent businesses. I almost walked by this incredible shop without seeing it and that would have been a crime. Welcome to Transporter! I try to make it a habit to check out the local toys shops whenever I'm out of town and let me tell you, this is one of the coolest shops I have ever visited. I was shocked at the collection of classic toys they had from my childhood. It was as if I was looking at my own collection(my collection is pretty impressive btw). Erik, the owner was mad cool and knows his stuff. Warning! This spot is for the professional collector and those who possess the ultimate amount of coolness and is a must visit if you are ever in the Atlanta area. You can thank me later.    

Atlanta Record & CD Show

 

I haven't been to a record show of this size inside of a hotel since I moved from Milwaukee back in the late 90's. Lots of vendors and lots of vinyl. So since I'm in the "A" I had to grab up the homie Oxygen, (Yes,that Oxygen.) and headed up to the show.  I didn't score anything super heavy but I was able to grab a few treats. I can't wait to get back to this show!

 

 



Oxygen On The Hunt!

 

 

Funky Gospel

Prince Jazz

 

Atlanta Art Walk

It's been a few years since I've been to Atlanta and I really missed all of the cool spots I used to hang out at. My favorite part of town is by far "Little Five Points". I've been hanging out there since the mid-90's and it is still just as cool. There are a few less vinyl shops but still lots of digging to be done nonetheless(But that's another post!). Anyway, I want to share some cool street art I found in the area.

Crate Diggers Phoenix Recap

 

It was another great record show from the Discogs crew. Phoenix was blessed to be one of 15 cities where this traveling vinyl shows made a stop. I was honored to be asked to Dj during this show along with some other great Phoenix Dj's and this was the only record show I've ever been to that had an after party. I wasn't sure how many Phoenix heads knew who Kenny Dope and Breakbeat Lou were so I was unsure at how many people would show up. To my surprise, the house was packed and Phoenix was ready to party. Dj Day got things heated up and then Kenny and Lou proceeded to wreck shop. It was a beautiful night. Big ups to Discogs, Dj Cocoe, Liz, and the Cresent Ballroom for a great time.

 

Bangin 45's is what I do



Johnny D schoolin everybody in the building

 



Kenny Dope digging for them gems

De Ja



Liz from Discogs and Breakbeat Lou

 

Drunk Jeff pullin double duty

 

Jazzy knows her stuff

 

     

Crate Diggers Record Show 11-11-17

I'm dropping a set here along with some other great Phoenix Dj's and will be hanging out later at the afterparty with BreakBeat Lou and Kenny Dope. Stop through and get that vinyl hook-up.

 

Record Fair local DJ's:
Johnny D
Djentrification (602'sdays)
Jah Smeez (Ital Plate)
Jake Stellarwell (Grand Affair)
DJ Melo
Santos (Yoruba Records)
De La (Musical Pleasures)
Bigg Donn (The Hostel)
Stoneypie (Astroplane)
Jules Quimby (Fluffmymurder)
Darrell D (God Made Me Funky)
BoogieNite (Urban Legendz)

Public Enemy Don't Believe The Hype Tour 1988

I'm not sure if that was indeed the name of this tour but let's just go with what's on the flier. This was back in the days of classic rap tours. 20,000 seats of hardcore rap fans and top tier mc's make for history in the making. Stet and EPMD were the opening acts and Dj Scratch murdered doubles of Run-Dmc's "Run's House" on the decks. He actually jumped on the table and proceeded to backspin between his legs. It was crazy! Kane had two of the illest dancers in the game, Scoop and Scrap Lover. Nobody could touch them. I think the most memorable part of the night was when Ice-t took the stage. He was wheeled out on a dolly/hand-truck and he was in a straitjacket surrounded by 10 or 12 police officers just like that movie "Silence Of The Lambs". It was pretty cool. P.E., well, you already know how they do it. You don't see tours like this anymore.