Sugar Milk

Storytellers: SPECIAL One-Time Show
Friday, April 19, 2013 8-10p
$10 admission
Featuring Andrew Carpenter of Apollo Live & Kriss Mincey of American Idol

There’s this incredible open mic family in Baltimore that I’m apart of and in 10 days we’re bringing the show back for one time only. If you’re not familiar with “Storytellers” and the awesomeness that it is - taste a lil bit of what we have here….

This was a performance done by Grammy-nominated artist, Carolyn Malachi during my farewell show. She sang her single “Orion” off of her album, “Lions, Fires, and Squares”. I had the pleasure of doing the photography for the album cover and without realizing - this had my work published all over mainstream media. Excellent publicity.

Come see more greatness…
I hope you’re able to make it…

Storytellers
Eubie Blake Jazz Center
847 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Storytellers: SPECIAL Show
Friday, April 19, 2013 8-10p
$10 admission
Featuring Andrew Carpenter of Apollo Live & Kriss Mincey of American Idol

There’s this incredible open mic family in Baltimore that I’m apart of and in 10 days we’re bringing the show back for one time only. If you’re not familiar with “Storytellers” and the awesomeness that it is - taste a lil bit of what we have here….

This was an inpromptu performance by Marc Evans and myself. It was discussed earlier that evening to maybe have a “scatversation”. I’m not big on the zodiac jazz but this created a pretty nice response by the Scorpios in our audience. 

I hope to see you there…

Storytellers
Eubie Blake Jazz Center
847 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Storytellers: SPECIAL Show
Friday, April 19, 2013 8-10p
$10 admission
Featuring Andrew Carpenter of Apollo Live & Kriss Mincey of American Idol

There’s this incredible open mic family in Baltimore that I’m apart of and in 10 days we’re bringing the show back for one time only. If you’re not familiar with “Storytellers” and the awesomeness that it is - taste a lil bit of what we have here….

This was a performance done by Sarafina where she sang a soft ballad called “Scorpio”. I’m not big on the zodiac jazz but this created a pretty nice response by the Scorpios in our audience. 

I hope to see you there…

Storytellers
Eubie Blake Jazz Center
847 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

“What are our screens doing to us?”

‘Screens’ is the second episode in the video series The Default Life, based on the book of the same name.

If we’re going to be brutally honest - I mean really, really honest. When I do my morning devotions (especially while already seated at my desk at work) and I pray for God to be by my side and to allow the peace and patience of Christ to overtake my carnal thinking….

….deep, deep, down I’m actually hoping that this will take place so that I can unleash something so menacing upon my colleagues. 

(insert matter-of-factly laugh) 
of course they deserve it.
if everything has a purpose - there’s a purpose behind memorizing this entire script at the age of 5.

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Despite a conversation I had not too long ago with a friend of mine, and the metaphor associated with trains in the conversation, I think (just from learning and observing) it sometimes seem a little safer on the train. But sometimes - safety and the concept behind it, doesn’t always have [your] best interest at heart.

Sometimes it’s best to simply - remove yourself completely away from the train. Allow the associated risks to run their course.

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THRIFT SHOP by Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis

If you haven’t watched this catchy song, you should. It’s been on Billboard Hot 100 for the fourth week. It talks about looking great without having to spend a ton of money.

Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that’s just some ignorant b****
I call that getting swindled and pimped
I call that getting tricked by a business

Although I don’t agree with buying things just because they’re 99 cents (or on sale), I can’t help but agree about being thrifty.

“How much can you save? How fresh can you look by not looking like anybody else? And on top of that, you have an infectious beat and a hook that gets stuck in people’s heads.” -Mackelmore

Oh, yes, like he said, I also can’t resist the beats and this entertaining video!

What is your negative (white) space?

Three words that [you] need to tell yourself daily…

“Do It Now”

Thanks to Unf*ck Your Habitat - this has been adapted thanks to the 9PM steps posted nightly.

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What if money didn’t matter
by Alan Watts

Best three seconds of my day.
You’re welcome.

:qws: 

Artist: Airøspace
Song: Antonym Subconscious Disruption
Video Directed by: Geoff Simons 

So every now and then, something is handed to me…and whether I enjoy it or not; what I decide to do with it, is completely my choice. That’s how music is. The musical connoisseur/asshole in me sometimes go in with a hardened heart and a stubborn ear, but I still let down my guard enough to trust.

And then there’s the visual of it all…

At first I couldn’t understand the concept of this video. But then I also couldn’t grasp the lyrics of the song. Airospace: Antonym Subconscious Disruption - on my 3rd time watching it, reminded me of the year 2003. Every now and then you come across a song that has very subtle elements of chaos and calm balled into one 3-5 minute time span. This is one of those songs. 

[In ‘03] I remember being in my bedroom, lights off, music blaring, sweat pouring, prayer calling, pleads crashing, as The Majesty of the Blues or Do Make Say Think saturated my bedroom walls with a message of movement and unrest. When I listen to Airospace, or at least this particular piece, it reminds me of the same thing and the video goes along that feel. Even the small shots of (what I’m guessing could be) friends, show that no matter what mental disruption someone may be experiencing - they’re never alone. Whether they’re representing a support system or a collective of strangers all “falling apart” with him, they’re presence is evident; even if fleeting (brief shadows/moving light).

A lot of times when dealing with something so internal, mentally [blah] it’s like a huge war within self. That’s what I’m getting. Not a fan of his cadence or the Roots Manuvaesque flow, but the message - interpreted with the video - is clear. And whether I like it or not, I can relate to what’s being portrayed here.

:qws:

Is You Been Baptized?

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Also…

Putty Boy Strut
Flying Lotus
“Until the Quiet Comes”

soon

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