Subject:

Beat Junkies

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Legendary Vibraphone Player Roy Ayers On Being One Of The Most Sampled Artist in Hip-Hop

    Roy Ayers​A music veteran whose legacy stretches from jazz to hip-hop, Roy Ayers is a legendary vibraphonist who, after a career in jazz, shifted to funk, R&B and even a bit of disco. His résumé includes collaborations with Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, the soundtrack to the Jack Hill ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 4, 2010

    Shift

    The Crosby

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    Over the Weekend: Return of the Dream Team at the House of Blues, Anaheim

    The Hype: Despite Orange County's out-dated reputation as a no-fly zone for hip-hop, this local showcase of MCs and DJs at the House of Blues, Anaheim grabbed some serious attention thanks to the eclectic, four-piece tribe Return of the Dream Team. The supergroup of sorts is Huntington Beach duo LD ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    New Music: LD and Ariano produced by DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples)

    ​Last time we checked in with rap/DJ duo LD and Ariano, they were still hard at work shopping their second full length album Color of the Music. As far as we can tell (by checking out their website) it looks like it has yet to find a home, which might be a little frustrating for those who've antic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2009

    Big weekend at Detroit...again, yeeesh.

    Okay, so most of you who read this blog probably get the sense that us Heard Mentality goons generally like what happens at Detroit Bar on a weekly basis. Sometimes we write about them way too much considering that there are about 100 or so perfectly good (or at least mediocre) places to get drunk a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    DJ Rhettmatic and Plann B. present Shift at The Crosby, Mar. 5

    Step inside the Crosby on any night of the week and you can be sure of at least two things. One is that there will be someone behind the turntables and the other is that that person knows what the fuck he or she is doing. Oh, and the bar is pretty nice too. But for those looking to wet their pallet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    To Do Tonight 1/13

    Heartbeat, 10 p.m.Residents J.Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies and Gargamel of the Heavyweights bring you the best in funk/soul/club and more. Commonwealth Lounge, 112 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-525-8888 Stiff, 9 p.m.With a slogan like "STIFF COCKtails, anyone?" it in indisputable t ... More >>

  • Music

    May 29, 2008

    [Sprawl of Sound] Abstract Workshop: The Soul of OC Indie Hip-Hop Turns 10

    Heartbeat, 10 p.m.Residents J.Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies and Gargamel of the Heavyweights bring you the best in funk/soul/club and more. Commonwealth Lounge, 112 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-525-8888 Stiff, 9 p.m.With a slogan like "STIFF COCKtails, anyone?" it in indisputable t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 24, 2008

    [Sprawl of Sound] A Night at the Red Bull Music Academy in Newport Beach's Tentation Ultra Lounge

    Heartbeat, 10 p.m.Residents J.Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies and Gargamel of the Heavyweights bring you the best in funk/soul/club and more. Commonwealth Lounge, 112 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-525-8888 Stiff, 9 p.m.With a slogan like "STIFF COCKtails, anyone?" it in indisputable t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008
  • Music

    September 13, 2007

    Three the Hard Way

    Marc Yamaoka, Phil Nisco and Chris Alfaro wanted to open a hot new nightspot—But first, they had to fight Santa Ana City Hall

  • Music

    November 23, 2006

    All Do Crazy Things

    Get Out! Nightlife and more: Nov. 23 - Nov. 30

  • Music

    May 18, 2006

    Walk the Line

    Straight outta cartoon country: Hip-hop reality starts with LD and Ariano

  • Music

    February 9, 2006

    Get Out!

    Here, Honey: Feb. 9 - Feb. 16

  • Unknown

    July 21, 2005

    KILL YOUR FANS

    July 21 - July 28

  • Music

    February 24, 2005

    Not a Product of His Environment

    J. Rocc buys everything that says jazz on it

  • Music

    February 17, 2005

    Live Previews

    J. Rocc buys everything that says jazz on it

  • Music

    October 14, 2004

    Stop Acting Scary

    Visionaries are not just a living, breathing Benetton ad

  • Unknown

    August 9, 2001

    Jujubeating your meat

    Visionaries are not just a living, breathing Benetton ad

  • Music

    September 9, 1999

    Aural Reports

    Whats humming through Orange County?

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy