Deep Sugar's Big TEN!!

Saturday, September 14, 2013 marked a milestone in House Music! Ultra Nate's monthly Deep Sugar after hours party celebrated its tenth anniversary!! And what an evening it was. Party goers and House Heads were treated to an exciting evening of soulful Deep House Music, supplied from the Wayne Davis, Jerome Hicks, and Deep Sugar's own, Girls Squad (Ultra Nate' and Lisa Moody). The Elders, along with Mookie Brock, JMack, and Matt Short,  kept the court yard super festive with their funky brand of Deep, Electro House!!

The main event consisted of performances from a stellar line up of House Music royalty. Quantize recording artist, Typheni stepped to the stage and performed her underground hit, "Is It Love." Things truly began to heat up when House Legend, Darryl D'Bonneau took the stage and performed several of his hits. We are talking "Revenge," A Better Way," and a few other jams had the dance floor rocking, while Darryl's showmanship thoroughly entertained those too captivated to move. The celebration became legendary when another Legend grabbed the mic. Kenny Bobien immediately pulled the crowd into his groove with his rendition of "You Are My Friend." He then took the Paradox on a musical journey with his biggest hits while also paying homage to Ultra Nate' and her major achievement.

Deep Sugar's Tenth Anniversary celebration was one for the history books. Congratulations to Ultra Nate', Lisa Moody, and Jonathon Knox, the originators of this now legendary event!! Thank you to Wayne Davis and the Legendary Paradox, for continuing to provide a haven for House Heads!! Kudos to the Paradox staff and Deep Sugar Team for always delivering a memorable evening!!

I can not emphasize how important it is for everyone to experience Deep Sugar. It is an event that truly frees the soul and brings a smile to the face. You just can't beat a vibe of this inclusive event. Don't take my word for it....experience for yourself!!!

Destination Groove Session 4 - WWRN-DB Labor Day Mixmaster Weekend by Byron B-Note Brown on Mixcloud

Labor Day Weekend is always a festive time. Since I host a weekly eclectic music show, "The B-Note Sound Lounge," on WWRN-Digital Broadcasting, I was invited to participate in their Labor Day Mixmaster Weekend. From Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, listeners were treated to nonstop mixes from WWRN's DJ's  of multiple genres. My mix sessions were called "Destination Groove," and I presented four mixes to the DJ extravaganza. Each mix presented was different in their own little way, representing underground culture, but this particular one was extra special because it was ALL VINYL!! 

Take a listen and check out the playlist above! If you would like your own copy, the download link is  http://www.mediafire.com/?8xmq9o3y1am8l19

Be sure to tune into WWRN - Digital Broadcasting

for best in classic Hip Hop and R&B and for my show, "The B-Note Sound Lounge," which takes you on a journey into the eclectic!! During my show there is no boundary of genre so I tend to take you deep and into the outer limits!! 

Let's keep the BEAT going!!

10th ANNUAL COLLECTIVE MINDS FESTIVAL

Labor Day weekend is a benchmark for a major, important event in House Music. The Collective Minds Festival has been held annually for ten years at Druid Hills Park in Baltimore, bringing together legendary DJ's, dynamic performers, and House Heads of all ages. I have been blessed to be able to attend over the course of its existence and this year was no exception. DJ Oji, Teddy Douglas, DJ Pope, Thommy Davis, DJ Biskit, Jerome Hicks, Henry Da Man, and DJ Spen were all on tap to work the crowd into a frenzy! It was a great day of cooperating weather and eager ears, supporting a festive atmosphere that could not have been more perfect. Congratulations to all of the organizers and the Collective Minds committee for another successful, well-attended event!!

Photo credit: Kimberly Potrzuski