Making This A Thing: Yet Another (Better) Spring Mix & More Concert Dates

Whoa, a slightly-earlier-than-usual blog post! Rare that I can say that.

But hey, you can't fight the forces of Inspirado. Over the past couple of weeks, I've received a really great response to my original Spring '09 Mix from my friends, some of whom have also inadvertantly exposed me to new/old songs that I've been bumping since. That combo of outcomes resulted in me getting the mixing software back up and threading together a follow-up mix, which you can check out here:

http://drop.io/damienspring09mix2electricboogaloo

It's pretty much a rule / eternal joke of mine to name the first sequel to anything after one of the greatest movies of all time*, so you're not missing out on any deep meaning in that title. I'm really proud of how this one turned out - it's leaner, tighter, and ass-shakier than its predecessor, and I have a lot of you to thank for some great inspiration on it. If you need me to DJ your parties, I will happily come over and throw both of these mixes on, press play, and then go drink your beer while hitting on your friends.

Oh yeah, tracklist. This should be right, I'm already starting work on the next one. :)

1. "The Reeling" -- Passion Pit
2. "Weekend" -- The Sea & Cake
3. "Paris is Burning" -- Ladyhawke
4. "Milk Crisis" -- The Go! Team
5. "The Village Green Preservation Society" -- The Kinks
6. "Casa Bey" -- Mos Def
7. "His Girl" -- The Budos Band
8. "Interesting Drug" -- Morrissey
9. "Young Adult Friction" -- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Since last time I wrote, I've since learned that I'll be going to 8,000 more concerts within the next couple of months than I originally thought. Let's try to list them out here, eh?

5/18: Passion Pit @ Rocks Off Cruise (HIPSTERS ON A BOAT!)

5/27: BLK JKS @ The Bell House

5/29: GRIZZLY BEAR / Here We Go Magic @ Town Hall

5/30: BLACK STAR (YEAH I KNOW!) @ Nokia Theater

6/3: BLK JKS / FEMI KUTI @ Knitting Factory (which reopened, I guess?)

6/6: TV ON THE RADIO @ Central Park Summerstage (if I'm in town)

6/8: DAVID FUCKIN' BYRNE @ Prospect Park (for free somehow!!)

6/18: Plus/Minus & VERSUS! @ Mercury Lounge

6/26: Blonde Redhead @ Prospect Park (for free!)

6/27: The Most Serene Republic @ Union Hall

7/9: Matt & Kim / Flosstradamus @ Pier 54 (for free!)

7/12: MISSION OF BURMA / Fucked Up / Ponytail @ Williamsburg Waterfront (uh, free!)

7/23: TED LEO + The Pharmacists / Radio 4 / Extra Golden @ Pier 54 (for free!)

7/23: Slick Rick @ East River Park (also for free! I WILL pull this off somehow)

7/31: Beastie Boys / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Q-Tip / Flying Lotus @ APW

8/8: BIG DADDY KANE @ Prospect Park (for free!)

8/11: TV ON THE RADIO @ Prospect Park (sequel to a legendary show)

8/13: Yeasayer / Amazing Baby @ Pier 54


Uh, yeah. And it's not a show per say, but I will also be attending a Purple Rain Sing-Along @ Prospect Park on 8/6.

My head hurts from the awesomeness of the near future. Peace.

*Damn right I have that on DVD.