“ART FOR A-DOG” @ THE 21ST ANNUAL SEABA ART HOP

FRIENDS FOR A-DOG, VERMONT ART SUPPLY & NEXUS ARTISTS Present… “ART FOR A-DOG” @ THE 21ST ANNUAL SEABA ART HOP A Silent Auction and Outdoor Galleria benefit extravaganza for our friend A-DOG to assist in his fight against Leukemia. --------------- OUTDOOR GALLERY CURATED BY JEANETTE MOURIS CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: SAC + J.GIROUX + JON YOUNG + FATTIE B + ANDY WILLIAMS + JASON TOOTHACHER + ELISE PECOR + SLOAN COLLINS + STICKY BRAND + ALIA BRINGAS-BRAND + MICHAEL HENDRICKSON + SAMUEL BALLING + DAVIN ADOLPHSON + PETER VAN ETTEN + DAVID HITCHCOCK + TRINA ZIDE + SUSAN NORTON + NOAH GREER + CHARLOTTE PHILIE + CHLOE PROBST ---------------------------------------------------------- NEXUS SOUND STAGE W/ DJ’S: DAKOTA // BONJOUR HI! // 2K DEEP CREW // CHRIS PATTISON DJ RUSSELL a.k.a. MASHTODON / JUSTIN R.E.M. Feat. MC T-NOONZ & LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY: VEDORA - vedoramusic.com ---------------------------------- • PUBLIC UNVEILING AND “LIVE” FINAL PRODUCTION PHASE OF COLLABORATIVE SIX-PANEL ART WORK BY J.G. & SAC • ART OF MASSAGE BY: ALISSA FROMKIN, MASSAGE THERAPY • BEER TENT BY TRU-SPIRITS // www.truspirits.com • PHOTO BOOTH VIA JEREMIAH @ BVT PHOTOGRAPHY • MULTI-COLOR OUTDOOR LASER SHOW & MORE! VERMONT ART SUPPLY (FORMERLY – BLACK HORSE FINE ART SUPPLY) 277 Pine Street – In the North End of the Curtis Lumber Parking Lot FREE EVENT // ALL AGES // 21+ TO CONSUME ** AMAZING ORIGINAL ART PIECES & PRINTS FOR SALE FROM MULTIPLE ARTISTS WITH 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO BURLINGTON’S BELOVED DJ A-DOG. **

Limited Edition 'Friends for A-dog' posters by JDK

Big shout out to the crew at JDK for supporting my cause and donating their time & creativity to help me out during my health battle. Along with everyone else they came thru and created these Limited Edition 'Friends for A-dog' posters that will be available at the Higher Ground show with my man DJ Z-Trip. They sent over this flick of one of the first printed un-cut versions so i could peep it. I am very blessed to have creative wonderful friends like this in my corner! A_

7 Days Soundbites 'It's A-Dog Week' 2/6/13

It's A-Dog Week! Soundbites BY DAN BOLLES [02.06.13] It is A-Dog Week here in the Queen City. Well, unofficially, at least. Sadly, I’m told I don’t have the power to officially designate special, citywide holidays — see my ill-fated attempts at “Ed Bemis Day,” “Trey Look-alike Week” and “Dan Bolles Appreciation Month.” I’m told it has something to do with my not being the mayor. Well played, Miro. Anyway, if I did wield such power, my first act would be to designate the upcoming seven days as A-Dog Week, since we’ll have not one, not two, but three blowout bashes raising money to help the estimable local DJ — aka Andy Williams — offset the cost of his ongoing treatment for leukemia. The first such benefit is this Wednesday, February 6, at Nectar’s and features Williams’ old hip-hop group, Tha VT Union, reuniting for their first show since 2010 — see last week’s Soundbites for the full story. Bennie number two is the following night, Thursday, February 7, at Red Square, where A-Dog has been a fixture since … well, as long as I can remember. I’ve been sneaking into that joint since I was, like, 19, so let’s just say it’s been a while. (Note from the 7D legal team: Sorry! Please don’t arrest Dan.) The Red Square show will feature a smorgasbord of local DJ talent including Cre8, Mashtodon, Kata & Con Yay, Stavros, Dee Jay Baron, Robbie J, Bonjour-Hi!’s Vidi Vici, Dakota, Mario and the godfather of BTV house DJs, Craig Mitchell. Completing the Fitid hat trick, Higher Ground will host a massive blowout on Monday, February 11, with DJs spinning in both rooms, including Baron, Vidi Vici and Cousin Dave in the Showcase Lounge. Meanwhile, in the Ballroom, highlights include Lazerdisk Party Sex, Nexus Artist’s Chris Pattison and another reunion of local hip-hop royalty, Eye Oh You, which featured post-Belizbeha Fattie B and Konflik on the mics and A-Dog on the ones and twos, and was an evolutionary precursor to the aforementioned VT Union. Oh, yeah, the show also features the legendary DJ Z-Trip, who is among the most revered live-performance DJs on the planet and an incomparable producer — just ask Public Enemy, who tabbed him on their last record. He’s also a personal friend of A-Dog, dating back to their days rocking parties for Burton and Gravis. To paraphrase Ron Burgundy, he’s kind of a big deal. I think most of us expected an exceptional outpouring of support for A-Dog, who is not only one of the region’s finest turntablist but one of the friendliest and most likable people you could ever meet. But even I didn’t anticipate the community rallying around him to this degree. It’s been astonishing. The Higher Ground show will be at least the fifth major benefit in Williams’ honor since his diagnosis in December. And each has been very successful. I don’t see that trend changing this week. I had the chance to chat with Williams over the weekend. We spoke by phone — his immune system is still recovering from two rounds of chemotherapy, so visitors are kept at a minimum to decrease the risk of infection. Anyone who has experienced chemotherapy or watched a loved one go through it knows how debilitating it can be. And it can take weeks, or months, to recover even a fraction of that lost energy. But chatting with Andy, I was struck by how normal he seemed. During our 20-minute conversation, I never once got the sense that I was speaking to a gravely ill man. Maybe a little bored — hospitals don’t offer much in the way of entertainment, though he has been making remixes on his laptop, enlightening younger nurses on the finer points of A Tribe Called Quest and catching up on TV. But not sick. He sounded like his usual, upbeat self. Perhaps it’s because Andy is hopefully on the back nine with his in-patient treatment and is physically recovering. But — at the risk of being maudlin — I think a lot of it has to do with the support the local music community has sent his way. It’s a cliché that the power of positive thinking can affect healing. But as someone who has recently seen a family member battle cancer (which has, against very long odds, gone into remission), I can tell you it’s absolutely true. This stuff matters. Williams declined to answer questions about his prognosis and when he might begin outpatient treatment, mostly because he doesn’t really know and he doesn’t want to give false hope. But he did say he’s deeply moved by the community support, and that he hadn’t quite realized how many lives he has touched. “The support has been unbelievable,” said Williams. “But I had a feeling Burlington would be there for me. It always has been.”

FRIENDS FOR A-DOG feat. DJ Z-TRIP

Big thanks to my homie Z-TRIP who i've had the pleasure of knowing for over a decade in our Gravis days together (big up Luis Calderin).As well as having the honor to open up and share the turntables during a few parties together.He is and has been 1 of the inspirations to my dj style,and i can't even fathom that he's showing so much love and gonna headline mt benefit at HIGHER GROUND.You can check with them for updates and more information on the evening. Also have to shoutout BURTON SNOWBOARDS for everything they have done and are doing for this show also. I could go on for days thanking everyone for their help and support,but that would be it's own blog...lol I am blessed to have friends and a community like the one i have. one love! I'll be back on the block soon! DJ A-Dog

There are few DJs that work as hard as Zach Sciacca aka Z‑Trip. On the road or in the studio. In front of thousands of fans or alone on the side of a mountain, Zach is always working at his craft and trying to be the best he can be. His passion is music, no matter what the style. Always trying to innovate and find new ways of blending tracks and constructing sets. It's this passion and dedication that has led him to become one of the worlds premier DJs. "I'm constantly living on no sleep. I'm constantly living on deadlines. I'm also constantly trying to outdo my shows and myself, get better and pay attention to what's coming in. There's a lot of processing. "I wake up every morning ready to go on some, whats next? What can I do? How can I learn? How can I absorb?" Rather than on stage, in the heat of the moment, it's the time away from the spotlight where Z‑Trip finds his inspiration. SERATO ICON

DJ A-Dog '2 Minute Mixtape' from DJ A_DOG on Vimeo.

Haven't posted a wednesday workout for a while,been grindin trying' to make some things happen. Here's a quickie to get y'all thru the weekend! peace! A-Dog

Grippo Funk Band @ Nectar's w/DJ A-Dog 6/1/12

Back with The Grippo Funk Band for tonight...Nectar's rocking 9-close.
A_

Burton U.S. Open 2012-Stratton VT 30th Anniversary

A weekend re-cap of the 30th year of the Burton U.S. Open at Stratton Mtn. Good weather,great riding from all the competitors & super fun times in the Insta-Pop-Up room. Dominoes,Redman & Method man...The Good Life if u know what i mean.
Big shouts go out to Burton,Stratton,Status,Blotto,Tomas,The Chop Shop,Dose & Network A,Bonjour Hi as well as Warda for making it all happen.Thanks for having me...enjoy the weekend from my POV.
see ya next year!
peace!
A-Dog

Edit & Soundtrack:A-Dog
A-Dog x U.S. Open 2012 Mix Download
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Dose On Network A-U.S. Open Top 5's

Tim Brodhagen returns from the 30th anniversary of the Burton U.S Open snowboard contest at Stratton Mountain with a rundown of his top five moments from the weekend. More than a contest, this year's US Open was an event-filled celebration of 30 years of snowboarding history.

DJ A-Dog 'last few years' Promo Vid

The last few years promo...trying to gig in your area.
Here's a few memorable moments from the past and recent.
video edit and soundtrack/refixes by yours truly...
peace
A_

Old Soul,DJ A-Dog,DJ Cre8 Every Thursday

New Years Eve-Eve

New Years Eve-Eve at The Half Lounge w/ DJ A-Dog and special guest Bare Grillz
Rocking all sorts of beats,genres etc....just a night of tunes.
Come thru...Friday December 30th 2011 10-close no cover.

Wu-Tang at HG Live 2011

Here it is,Wu-Tang live at Higher Ground...Meth,Cappadonna,RZA,GZA,U-God,Deck,Masta Killa,Mathematics doin there damn thing before the year ends....and a lil Dakota and myself on the early set.
peace!
A_

Wu-Tang 2011 HG Soundcheck

The Wu-Tang Clan back in effect at The Higher Ground South Burlington,VT. Called in the local old men of burlington hip hop to warm the stage up for them.
Good old time as usual,hype as hell youthful crowd!
Out of all the times i've seen them RZA was never present,but he was here for the 1st time...no Raekwon or Ghostface tho. They still rocked it with their classics and of course the ODB tribute,big up Mathematics for killing his showcase routine during the show.
Big thanks to Dakota & B-Free for holding me down as always...here's a lil vid of soundcheck,showtime video soon...
peace!
A-Dog

Wu-Tang Clan @ Higher Ground 12/19/11

DETAILS
Venue:Higher Ground Ballroom
Event Date:Mon December 19, 2011
Doors: 9:00PM
Show: 9:30PM
Age Policy:all ages
TICKET INFO
Price:$40 advance | $45 day of show
highergroundmusic.com
video/trailer: DJ A-Dog

THE ROOT GALLERY@RLPhoto-CREATIVE COMPETITION_003

$8 ENTRY FEE
PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE
WINNER TAKES ALL (compounded entry $$$)

LIMIT 1 PIECE
ANY SIZE/MEDIA/SUBJECT
including but not limited to :
2D, sculpture, performance, installation, culinary, dance , etc.
only 1 entry per person

Reception and Jurying Dec. 2 6-10 pm

deliver and install work: 9-5
Wed. Nov. 30, Thurs. Dec 1 & Fri. Dec 2

Awards at 8:30 pm

LOCATION:
RLPhoto
27 SEARS LANE
BURLINGTON, VT
(sears lane is across pine from Lake Champlain Chocolates)

Grippo Funk Band @ Nectar's w/DJ A-Dog 10/21/11

Red Square Thursdays

Pirate Films 'Bottom Line' Premier Party 2011

Pirate Films 'Bottom Line' Premier Party 2011
Big thanks 2 the Pirate Crew for showing me so much hospitality! Super hype to have Blotto there as well to let me know moments are quick,so enjoy while you can!
I hope to return to Innsbruck Austria in the near future,it was a blast.
additional filming Dean 'Blotto' Gray
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if you are digging the remix in the video,here ya go...!
peace!
A_
Busta-Dangerous(A-Dog chops refix) by DJ A-Dog

Pirate Films 'Bottom Line' party flicks Innsbruck Austria

DJ A-Dog x Pirate Films 'Bottom Line' Mixtape

Mixtape is done,bags are packed...heading to Innsbruck Austria for Pirate Snowboard Films 'Bottom Line' World Premier!
It's an Honor to be asked to be a part of this years video premier! In regular fashion i had to construct something special for my 1st Euro trip.Really hype on how this 1 turned out.
Take a listen and let me know what u feeling...!
peace!
Pics and video next week after the jump off!
A_