Sunday Slackin

Part-time pranksters. Full-time music partners. Matt Mason and Rick Nielsen are Corduroy Mavericks.

**Before you read more about these two in their bio (sourced from www.corduroymavericks.com) - I wanted to let you know that these two have really been such an inspiration for me & for that matter my running mate in Wrex Ed - Mike Geez.

I can't even start to tell you how much we have learned from these guys, lucky enough as we were to be based in Kentucky and within a small enough crowd to quickly find like-minded souls. I will say this to sum it all up : Neither one of these guys had to help us or point us in the right direction to help ourselves - but they did without us even asking (at first! Ha!) Both Rick and Matt would do anything they possibly could for us knowing that there wasn't anything in it for them. That is how you know you found role models, mentors and truly great friends.

While Matt sticks to his home base, Rick (and formerly Rick's Shennanigans, almost as legendary as the duo itself) takes on the mantle of travel and DJ sets, and I am so excited to deliver from him - this exclusive mix for the Sunday Slackin' Podcast!

Check out more from Cmavs and follow them at these links below:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CordMavericks

InstaGram: www.instagram.com/cordmavericks?igshid=1gkehwigf65zj

Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/corduroy-mavericks

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Corduroy-Mavericks-125592757456781/

*- Unkle Funk

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Weird name but fitting for the two creative forces. Is there a story behind CMavs? Yes, one that’s scribbled in sharpie and etched in random FB posts. It’s not about some type of fabric outlaw or rebellious outfit they once wore (although they both agree corduroy is the most musical of all the fabrics…think about it). It’s just a name that just sounds cool. A name that rolls off the tongue with a rhythmic cadence. A name that is memorable…just like their music.

It all started with a chance meeting in 2005…in Kentucky of all places…land of bourbon and horses and about as out of the way in terms of house music as you can get. But that meeting sparked a creative duo that has been a part of house music for more than a decade. A duo that has endured the shifting of the musical landscape.

Having donned tracks for some of the most seminal labels in the industry from Drop Music, Dufflebag, Tango, Hardkiss, Soul Fuel, Delecto, Sugar Shack, Flapjack, Odour, Coyote Cuts and more. Hustling out more that 300 tracks over the course of their careers. Multiple top 10 chart toppers and several number one hits have created a demand for them to play across the globe.

Today you can find Matt still living large in Lexington Kentucky and Rick enjoying the sunshine in South Florida. Still working together. Still best of friends.

This week an exclusive mix from one of the hardest working and best people you can find -

Dan - or as most people call him: "Scooby"

Scoobyblue (Xero Tribe - LAMP)

Scooby bought his first set of turntables in 1999 & in 2000 he started Code Blue Entertainment.

Code Blue cut its teeth with a series of house parties in Saint Louis. The success of these led to several underground party and night club appearances.

In 2003 he toured with Pomeroy for a short time and worked on several events with Phat Buddah Productions, including opening for rapper Murphy Lee. Also in 2003 the "Boogie Cruise" was born and in 2006 Jen HA & DJC joined the crew and Escape in the Beats was born.

With his new found alliance, he moved to Chicago in 2008 & started 2501 Productions with the Escape crew. While there Scooby worked his way into a weekly at Beckett's Public House mixing house, soul, & breaks with funk, rock, & crowd favorites. His contract ended in 2010 and he moved back to Saint Louis to join forces with Midwest Massive & Blindfire Entertainment.

In 2012 Scooby was honored to join forces with STL’s legendary Boogie Knights crew. This gave him the opportunity to give back to the crew that started his love of the scene, which continues to grow. At the end of 2014 Scooby joined a small group concerned with providing quality talent and productions for Apocalyptic events, known as Xero Tribe.

With new found support Scooby continues to work and grow as a DJ and producer. Come on out on the dance floor and see how ScoobyBlue shares his love of music with any & everyone!

Check our more from Scooby here:

https://www.facebook.com/scoobytracks/

ScoobyBlue

ScoobyBlue

Listen to ScoobyBlue on Soundcloud:

www.soundcloud.com/scoobyblue

A very special guest this week , with a brand new slammin' mix - one of my favorite producers on the planet, and one of the best souls you will encounter - Dominic' AKA Stranger Danger has been at it since the early 1990's, and I am so excited to present this mix to you!

Take a look at his other mixes and music at his soundcloud page here: www.soundcloud.com/sdanger

Dominic, AKA Stranger Danger, has been a part of the underground music

scene since 1992. Starting out as a house dancer, to promoter -to DJ - and now - producer.....Danger has followed a natural progression for those who love House Music.

Having a grandfather who was a Baptist preacher and a dad in a funk band, Danger's love for music started early in life.

Since his first rave in the early 90's, Danger soaked up the eclectic diversity in the Bay Area and grew to love and appreciate House Music for its energy and community, as well as its soulful healing and message

I can't thank Dominic enough for being a part of the Sunday Slackin' Podcast - if you have not heard him throw down before, get ready - this one thumps! Enjoy!

The Slack ...is back!

Season 8 is here and to jump-off, a mix I was searching to find a copy of for at least 3 or 4 years .....John Napier & yours truly - GFG - on 4 decks, no computers, no plans, only improv and a kick a## groove.

Live @ The Mushroom Jazz World tour feat Mark Farina presented by Nate FX , check it out!

***STAY TUNED*** Brand spankin' new mixes from already-confirmed artists start next week!

This week we welcome back Luke Hansen, with his 2nd mix for the Slackin' Podcast!

It was nearly 8 years ago that we first heard from D-CAF, and you can learn more about all the exciting projects Luke has been working on by clicking the links below - from DJ to producer to promoter, Luke Hansen has blossomed into a stalwart of the Techno community - ENJOY!

https://www.facebook.com/fadedsessions.stl/

https://soundcloud.com/lukehansen

https://www.facebook.com/wethotelectronicsummer/

https://www.facebook.com/lukehansenofficial/

This week on the Sunday Slackin' Podcast , a special delivery from your host, Unkle Funk. This is a mix I recorded in 2008 , at a private event in Louisville KY.

Recently discovered, I honestly did not remember the night until hooking up with an old friend who had it stored in the archives.

Needless to say, I was excited and now even more so as I get to share this mix of classic GFG/funky/sexy house grooves with you guys on the Sunday Slackin' Podcast!

The creator of the musical concept "Sexy Bar Grooves" - Sharif Pasko has been postively received across Europe for the better part of two decades, and straight from Berlin, his exclusive debut mix for hte Sunday Slackin' Podcast!

Learn @ www.sharifpasko.com/

AND

Listen @ www.soundcloud.com/pasko

This week on the Sunday Slackin' Podcast a special edition from Morris Koad (Tim Helfrich) , resident DJ of the legendary Pink Door in Louisville KY.

As a friend and mentor, I could not be more excited to present this special edition 2 hour mix!

In the mid 2000s, there was a void in the underground dance scene in our beloved city. Fortunately Brian and Heather Werle had a vision to fill that void.

Nestled in the heart of Douglass Loop, The Pink Door was a haven for all the misfits, rejects, freaks, queer, straight, loved, and loathed.

The flagship dance night, properly branded as "MEDIUM", was notorious for debauchery and underground dance music.

This mix was recorded live @ The Pink Door 10 years ago this very weekend. The mix captures about 2 hours of a very trippy night. It was a night that 4am just wasn't good enough. The doors were locked and dozens of lucky patrons danced, sweated, and indulged in one of the most infamous nights in Louisville club history until the sun came up.

Check out more music from Tim on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/morriskoad

Enjoy!

Brian Hein (Rescue) has been one of my personal favorite producers for some time, and to be able to bring you his sound on the Sunday Slackin' Podcast this week is such an honor and complete joy for me. Read below to learn more about Rescue - and - check him out online:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rescue

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.r.hein

Instagram: rescue_dj

Music for download on Traxsource: http://www.traxsource.com/artist/17444/rescue

Music for download on Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/artist/rescue/59154

 

"For me, House has always been about creating an intense emotional connection with the music. When you find that connection within a solid dance floor groove, then you've found the essence of the Rescue sound."

And that's the sound that DJ and Producer Rescue has been concocting and perfecting for the last two decades - a sound that has become a staple throughout the current global house music scene. His music has become a staple throughout the DJ sets of heavyweights such as Miguel Migs, Mark Farina, DJ Dan, DJ Mes, Sonny Fodera, Derrick Carter, Sam Divine, and many other top players in today's house music movement.

Rescue's signature blend of funk and soul combined with heavy dancefloor-driven beats has been consistently pushing the envelope within the house community, and the world has taken notice. With over 150 hit releases on some of the industries top labels such as Guesthouse, In Stereo, Lingo, Tango, Beatdown, Jungle Funk, and many more, his beats have proven to be a highly sought-after and deadly dance floor combination.

His studio efforts have consistently topped the charts on Traxsource and Beatport, with over a dozen number one hits and countless top ten positions, quickly propelling him into the upper ranks of the most in-demand artists. As a DJ, his signature sets showcase a highly technical prowess, with smooth 3-deck layering and top-notch music programming that truly brings a special vibe to the dance floor.

A hectic touring schedule brings his sound to dance floors across the world - Now living in Bangkok, Thailand, Rescue holds multiple monthly residencies throughout Asia, and he is wrapping up 2018 with his 2nd consecutive yearly North American tour iand  an East Asia tour tleading up to NYE

This week we welcome a good friend, great artist and a versatile DJ - John Hudgnz - AKA - Headknockah

A veteran selektor over the last 15+ years, Joh's record crate has almost every genre and sub-genre you could imagine- but he has sent us a brand new - exclusive Sunday Slackin' mix of D&B that will work wonders for your Sunday. A perfect soundtrack for your Sunday's....... Slackin'....

To learn and listen to more from Head, check out his Soundcloud page - he hosts an online podcast called "Sunday Head" and is involved with music production and synthesis behind the scenes. A great addition and we are very excited to bring the 1st D&B edition of the Slackin' Podcast!