APT IS OPEN TONIGHT! LI'L RICKY'S WILL ROCK FROM 11 til 4AM!

Fam

Sorry for the double mailing this week…but, once again just for clarity, tonight is indeed happening at APT!

Li’l Ricky’s returns for our weekly dosage of the best sound NYC has to offer. Know That!!!

But also know this…

The views expressed here are those of me, Rich Medina, and no one else. There is a new security staff and pat down policy that NYPD is forcing on the venue. The venue has no choice in the matter, so your patience is requested up front. Lord knows we don’t want any trouble with the lovely and loyal patrons who have made us what we’ve become. With that, you should leave all your “extra credit stimulations” at home. I say this because the word is that anyone caught “riding dirty” will be held, and very possibly arrested on the spot. I pass this on for the sake of all of us being able to slowly but surely bring things back to normal after what has been an anything but normal month at APT. I’m honestly unclear as to whether or not the downstairs bar is back in action or not yet, but if not, that hasn’t really been a problem for us anyway. The real issue is making sure that our Wednesday night clientele understand that there is a new security protocol in play, and to ensure that none of our peoples play themselves by trying anything slick, or out of line. If we do our thing like the real party people we all are, tonight should jump off lovely without a hitch! Thanks for the ears, and here’s to it! Check last week’s blog for more event news and info until the next blog. This blog will not go out via email since I’ve already sent one this week and I don’t wanna be considered “spam man # 3,000”.

Tomorrow night come to Love in NYC to check out WHAT THE FUNK?!  A new collaboration between myself and DJ Spinna where we combine the power of his James Brown Tribute MAKE IT FUNKY, and my Fela Kuti Tribute JUMP N FUNK!!!! That’s at Love on 8^th & MacDougal in NYC on Thursday October 30^th!

And lastly, there is NO OPEN THIS FRIDAY at Santos Party House. They are doing their own private Halloween event, and our event is not a part of it. We return on Nov 4^th for Q Tip’s LP Release Party for The Reniasance, and Friday Nov 7^th for Open, and back in te saddle weekly after that. Hope to see you out soon, and one enormous love.

Respect

R

OCT 27 2008

What it do mates? Apologies for the image loading issues, and
greetings, from London England today. Played at Inspiration Information with Patrick Forge and Phil Asher Saturday night October 25th, after playing Open in the basement at Santos in NYC.
Jumped off the plane at Heathrow at 830pm, blew through customs lovely, jumped on some stir fry right quick, and then rolled over to East Village for the party. Incredible night. Phil and Pat, thanks for allowing me to be a part of Patrick’s Japanese send off ! All the best to you and yours in Japan Patrick!
www.reslesssoul.co.uk

Tonight, Monday October 27th, some friends of ours are doing an event that you should get to tonight. Check the data below, and get involved.

Vote & Live!
our democracy is in a state of emergency!

Monday, October 27
@ Tribeca Grand Hotel
2 Avenue of the Americas
doors 8:30pm


Betta Broad/Fort Greene Film Society
Aiko Ishikawa
Scribe/Raw Fusion NYC
Rare Form
Keistar
Herbert Holler
Wonderwax
Kilo International
Fusicology
Diamond Girl
Liquid Sound Lounge
Music For Democracy
Manchildblack/Hype Life Music

would like to invite you to a critical film screening (and afterparty)

an opportunity to learn more about how they are planning to steal the election (again)!

We'll be screening 2 documentary films on the topic:
"Steal Back Your Vote"
by Greg Palast (BBC) & Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
http://www.gregpalast.com/sbyv/

and "Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections"
http://www.uncountedthemovie.com/

Followed by a reception/social information session
with the city's favorite DJs: Spinna, Moni, Herbert Holler, Scribe, Blu Jemz
and surprise guests!

Speakers include: Kevin Powell, City Councilperson Gale Brewer, and a surprise from the Nation Magazine.

Get your own copy of the "Steal Back Your Vote" comic book guide for free!

Music For Democracy will be there to unveil their Be The Change campaign for musicians and music fans to get out the vote! www.musicfordemocracy.org

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OPEN NEWS
Friday night, Santos Party House held a CMJ event upstairs, and Open was held in the basement for one night. Big love to all our regulars who came downstairs and got busy with us. Tip was out of town promoting his new LP “The Reniassance” this past Friday, but don’t you fret, he returns this coming Friday. The record comes out on Election Day, November 4th. Speaking of November 4th, leave all your campaign gear at home ( campaigning is not allowed by law on election day, so don’t forfeit your vote by rocking any political garments people. Trust me), go vote for Obama, and then go cop that Q Tip LP!

Open returns to Santos Party House on November 4th and 7th! Santos Party House is having a private Halloween party on October 31st, so we got this Friday off. Happy Halloween, and we’ll see you all back at Santos on Tuesday Nov 4th for the Obama Presidency Celebration, and Q Tip’s LP Release Party!

www.santospartyhouse.com

APT NEWS
Our sincerest apologies for not making any announcements about the recent bar and closing issues at APT. I didn’t really feel it was my place to speak on it until things began to settle down and make more sense.

With that, APT reopened it’s doors this past Friday night. I’m in Europe, and haven’t heard any reviews yet, but I do know that…
1. There is a new security staff in place by order of the city.
2. There will indeed be a zero tolerance policy on foolishness ( read into it if you must) of any sort, for an undisclosed period of time, starting now.
3. We will indeed be back in business on Wednesday nights starting this week on October 29th, rocking on like we usually do.
4. Don’t get caught riding dirty in there, or it’s wrap not only for you, but anyone within a foot of you as well.
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www.aptwebsite.com

JUMP N FUNK
Philly’s Jump N Funk on October 10th was beautiful! One love to my 215 peoples who showed so much love!
NYC on October 16th was incredible too. There were some timing issues though. Siji’s show didn’t begin until 10 minutes after our show was supposed to start. The show was incredible no doubt though. Go cop that Siji LP “Adesiji” as soon as possible! But nonetheless, it took an hour away from our party and presentation. Once the ball got rolling, I played for 45 minutes, and then Zozo Afrobeat took the stage for an hour plus to some beautiful call and response from the crowd. In the end, the DJing didn’t really begin until after 1am due to the overall slowing of the night. My apologies to any and all who’ve written expressing their desire to hear more DJ selections that night. Rest assured the next event will be stage managed more effectively, and we’ll get back to basics like we usually do. Love Afro Life!
Washington DC’s installation wasn’t as much Jump N Funk in DC as much as it was me being a special guest at The Black President’s Day Celebration. Still in all, the space was beautiful, the people were open, and the sound was tight. One love to Kat ( LilSoSo) and Sammy ( The Warehouse) for having me, and here’s to the next episode.
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www.myspace.com/jumpnfunk

WHAT THE FUNK? THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH AT LOVE!
This Thursday, myself and DJ Spinna combine forces with Keistar Productions to bring you “What The Funk?”, a brand new soundclash between the James Brown sound and the Fela Kuti sound! Special live guests in the place will be Chico Mann! Check out www.keistar.net for details.
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END OF OCTOBER/NOVEMBER EVENT LISTING

October 29th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know!
www.aptwebsite.com


Thursday, October 30th!
Keistar Productions presents
"What The Funk?"
James Brown vs Fela Kuti
DJ Spinna & Rich Medina
at LOVE
www.keistar.net

Wednesday, November 5th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know!
www.aptwebsite.com


Friday, November 7th!
Rich Medina in Milan Italy with Harley & Muscle!
www.harleymuscle.com

Friday, November 7th!
Rich Medina, QTip, and Vashtie are OPEN at Santos
100 Lafayette St ( between White & Walker)
11pm to 4am, 10 beans!
www.santospartyhouse.com

Wednesday, Novermber 12th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know!
www.aptwebsite.com


Friday, November 14th!
Rich Medina, QTip, and Vashtie are OPEN at Santos
100 Lafayette St ( between White & Walker)
11pm to 4am, 10 beans!
www.santospartyhouse.com

Wednesday, Novermber 19th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know!
www.aptwebsite.com


Friday, November 21st!
Rich Medina, QTip, and Vashtie are OPEN at Santos
100 Lafayette St ( between White & Walker)
11pm to 4am, 10 beans!
www.santospartyhouse.com

Wednesday, Novermber 26th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know!
www.aptwebsite.com

Friday, November 28th!
Rich Medina, QTip, and Vashtie are OPEN at Santos
100 Lafayette St ( between White & Walker)11pm to 4am, 10 beans!
www.santospartyhouse.com

Sunday, November 30th!
Rich Medina is special uest alongside Tony Touch
at Drom. House Music all night long!
www.dromnyc.com

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Peace everyone
Thank you all for an incredible 7 year anniversary at APT this past Wednesday night. Lord Sear, you da man pops. Special shouts go out to my Philly family for all the love and support at Jump N Funk last Friday night at Fluid , and to my NYC/Philly family who came to Santos this past Sunday to rock with Bobbito and I at Happy Feet. I will definitely be in town for my party OPEN with QTip this coming Friday night a Santos too! Thanks for all the “we missed you” love on line over the weekend fammage!

THIS WEEK!

This week will be extra credit special too, so we look forward to seeing you out over the next 4 nights in NYC and Washington DC!

Tonight, October 15th!
Li’l Ricky’s Rib Shack at APT, 419 West 13th St
11pm to 4am, 10 beans! You already know. Happy 7 Year Anniversary fam!
www.aptwebsite.com

Thursday, October 16th!
The return of Jump N Funk, with special guests Zozo Afrobeat Band, playing tunes off their brand new LP “Country of Guns” !
Happy Birthday to the one and only Fela Anikulapo Kuti!
At SOB’s, on the corner of Houston & Varick
10pm to 4am ( live band set starts between 1130 and 1145!)
10 beans!
Thank you to all the friends and family who have so graciously assisted me in spreading the word about this special night. I sincerely appreciate the look out, and I owe you one for sure!

www.sobs.com
www.myspace.com/jumpnfunk
www.myspace.com/richmedina
www.myspace.com/zozoafrobeat
http://www.bouncemag.com/2008/10/15/rich-medina-jump-n-funk-afro-beat-fela-kuti/
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/events/clubs/246031/jump-n-funk
http://gakcity.com/?p=1139

Friday, October 17th!
Rich Medina, QTip, and Vashtie are OPEN at Santos
100 Lafayette St ( between White & Walker)
11pm to 4am, 10 beans!
www.santospartyhouse.com

Saturday, October 18th!
The 3rd Annual Black President’s Day Celebration
Celebrating the life and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Welcomes Rich Medina & Jump N Funk once again!
The Warehouse, 411 N Penn Street NE, Washington DC
10pm until …, 20 beans pre paid, 25 before 11 at the door, and 30 after 11.
Featuring Shoboy, I:Wah The Beat Priest, Soul Controllers and Rich Medina!
www.lilsoso.com

Fam,

i'll keep it short and sweet this week.

TONIGHT AT APT IN NYC!

LIL RICKY'S 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT APT!
WITH RICH MEDINA & DJ LORD SEAR DOWNSTAIRS
DJ AKALEPSE UPSTAIRS
419 W13TH ST BETWEEN 9TH & WASHINGTON
10 BONES!

YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW WE DO. NO HYPE, NO FUSS. JUST GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD PEOPLE AS USUAL!

FRIDAY NIGHT OCT 10 IN PHILLY AT FLUID!

JUMP N FUNK RETURNS TO GLORY!
WITH DJ RICH MEDINA
BROTHER MARK ON VISUALS
DOC GIBBS & CARLOS IZAGUIRRE ON PERCUSSION
613 S4TH ST BETWEEN SOUTH & BAINBRIDGE
7 BONES!

I WILL MISS MY WEEKLY PARTY WITH Q TIP AT SANTOS THIS WEEK IN ORDER TO REINTRODUCE PHILLY TO JNF, BUT I RETURN TO SANTOS FOR OPEN NEXT FRIDAY!
DJ SCRATCH AKA BETTER THAN YOU WILL ROCK ALONGSIDE MY MAN TIP THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. ENJOY, NYC!!!

SUNDAY NIGHT OCT 12 AT SANTOS PARTY HOUE IN NYC

HAPPY FEET'S LAST 2008 STAND!

“HAPPY FEET”

DJs Rich Medina & Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love

Live Painting by Coup D’etat Collective: Ibrahim of Artists Republic, Yang-Chi, Amanda Diva, Livingroom Johnston, & Dister

Sunday, October 12, 2008 at SANTOS (100 Lafayette St. bet. White/Walker Just South of Canal) 11pm-4am. $10.

Open up your mind and let your feet follow!

Afro-beat, Latin, Jazz, Soulful House, Raw Funk 7”s, Remixes, Nu-Jazz,
Breakbeats, Progressive Hip Hop, Sweet Soul, Roots, Ballads


Since 1997, DJs Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia have collabed behind the turntables to the great pleasure of crowds in NYC and Philly. In ‘02, the two decided to start “Leaving This Planet” which had a torrid run at Manhattan’s Table 50 until the club closed in ‘05. In ‘07, they renamed the party “Happy Feet” and moved it to the Lower East Side’s Element, where it became the most talked about event of that summer. Recently, HF traveled to Los Angeles and San Franciso, and claimed a new home at Santos Party House. The pair blend genres seamlessly, so that a dancer, or listener, can experience Afro-Beat, Latin, Jazz, Dance, Breaks, progressive Hip Hop, and Soul in an unprecedented presentation. The achieved result is a entertaining night for the most die-hard rare groove fans to casual clubgoer—everyone leaves with happy feet!

Next Happy Feet: TBA

MORE OCTOBER NEWS AFTER SUNDAY NIGHT FAM! PEACE AND LOVE!

RESPECT

RICH