[Dynagroove] Review: sf trip

[Will Yardley]

got to check out doc at a small party in oakland on sunday night.  i had
a really good time.  when i got there, poppa was spinning in the outside
area. only got to hear a bit of his set, but what i heard was pretty
smooth (if a bit generic).

spun played next; his set was typically eclectic, and i was digging it.
he played a track that he just finished with ben cook and corey black
(of triangle orchestra fame) that had the crowd rockin'.

doc went on a little late, a bit after midnight.  i really enjoyed his
set; it was nice to hear him in an intimate (and partially outdoor)
setting; the crowd was very into it, and the place was pretty packed.
the club let him go on until almost 3; he ended with some rocking tunes,
including a donald fagan track, and a steve miller track, as well as
some sick breaky jams.

the sound was really nice; doc had brought a cd player and a rane 2016
with him, and the speakers were meyers (which are generally very nice
and clean sounding).  a little bit of distortion, but overall, the sound
was very clean.

the inside room was reggae and dub; due to all the madness outside i
didn't get to check this out too much.  supposedly garth was playing in
there as well, although i didn't notice whether he actually showed up or
not.

on friday i checked out the community 11 y anniversary at 177 townsend.
this was also pretty fun; the sound system was great, and tony was
playing some nice stuff when i walked in.  spun and rick preston played
an interesting set on 4 decks (which was good, but plagued with
technical problems).

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Will Yardley
william @ newdream . net