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FAST FWD RECAP | 29 JAN 12

The past 3 days have been crazy. I might be the happiest man on a Sunday morning sitting in bed far from
the loud music, the booze and arms raised in sky.  But man ooohh man did we go hard this weekend. Thanks
to everyone who made it out to Fast Fwd at Little Temple!  Made some new friends, played some new records
and saw so many smiles.  Hope to see you back next week at Little Temple!
-av

THE GOODS RECAP | 27 JAN 2012

Lots of love to the 570+ folks who came through last night.  The energy was peaked from 10-2 with no sign of
slowing.  As a dj you try to pace out your sets but last night was just nonstop heaters.  We do it again next Friday night
and I hope to see you there!  Ps.. I told you all I was bringing out the light saber!
-av

REWIND RECAP | 27 JAN 2012

And another one….
See you next Thursday night at REWIND at The Federal Bar.
-av

KCRW PLEDGE DRIVE

Last night I had fun pitching w/ Raul Campos during our Winter Pledge Drive. We gave away
all kinds of great premiums such as Ozomatli Tickets, Dinner for 2 at The Federal Bar, 2 nights stay at
The Standard in West Hollywood, a pair of Audssey Speakers and so much more for all those who
pledged to KCRW.  The volunteers kicked ass as well hanging in there till midnight.

The pledge drive continues so make sure to renew or become a member and help support
public radio, independent music and intelligent conversation remain vibrant and strong.
I’m thinking of doing a special exclusive dj mix for those who pledge Monday night after hours
as my way of saying thank you.  Hmmmmm…

Support KCRW 

RANDOM DAY

What an awesome day! D’Angelo is back and performing in Stockholm, weather in LA is at 79 degrees and spent the day
with some of the most creative folks I know. Film session w/ Dexter Story and Def Sound in DTLA and all shot by Holly Port.
Hanging w/ creative folks and then hanging at the MOCA store and posting pics on Instagram really pushed my ADD to
another level.  Anyhoo. Hope you enjoy these shots of today.  Catch me tonight from 10-Midnight hanging w/ my compa
Raul Campos on 89.9 FM during our pledge drive. We will be raising money for one of the important cultural institutions
in LA and the states.   Then after I think I might need a drink at my residency at The Federal Bar in NoHo where Ill be
spinning from 12:20 – till 2 am!  Hope to see you!
-av

THE NEXT (NEXT) RECORD

Spent half the day w/ the amazing and very talented Holly Port shooting some shots around Venice
and in the lab. 2012 is real deep grind time for me prepping my next (next) record. One already in
the can and a follow up is in process.  Thanks again to Holly for these shots.  Holly is Team Vala
all the way.  Check out her work below or here.

KCRW PLAYLIST | 24 JAN 2012

Whooooaa!! Another 3 hours of nonstop back to back heat rocks from last Monday night’s session.
A new Lianne Le Havas remix, Parallel Dance Ensemble out of Denmark, LouieLouieLouie from LA,
and the epic Dj Premier track w/ Nas and Berklee Symphony.  Hope you enjoy!

>> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PROGRAM <<

25 Jan 2012 | Playlist 

Christoph El Truento – Sold
Frances And The Lights – Can’t Tell Me Nothing
Cuthead – Seram Lembah
Towa Tei – Corridor
Lianne Le Havas – Forget (Tip Remix)
Rene Costy – Scrabble
Leo’s Sunshipp – I’m Back Fo More
J Dilla – Oblighetto
Liam Bailey – On My Mind
The Dream – Fast Car (Exeter Delorean Remix)

Break

Van Hunt – Being A Girl
Parallel Dance Ensemble – Occupied (Salax Peep Show Remix)
The Shining – Hey You
Kimbra – Two Way Street (Beni Remix)

Break

Goapele – Break Of Dawn
Simbad – Supersonic Revelation
Miles Bonny – Closer Love
J Rawls – Me And My Cousin

Break

Dj Premier – Re-Generation (Feat. Nas and The Berklee Symphony Orchestra)
Hubert Daviz – Pre Vale
Modill – Next Single
Koushik – Bonus Beat
Sa-Ra Creative Partners – Melodee N’ Mynor
Dexter – Spaceways
Tall Black Guy – Up In The Sky/Too High

Break

LouieLouieLouie – Female Sensitivity
Robert Glasper Experiment –  Lift Off (Feat. Shafiq)
Ana Tijoux – Las Horas

Break

Sonnymoon – Near Me
SBTRKT – Livin’ Like I Do (Feat. Sampha)
Duran Duran – Girls On Film (Attica Blues Remix)
Waipod Phetsuphan – Ding Ding Dong
Machinedrum – No Respect

Break

Yosaku and Dj Day – The Bottle
Jazzanova w/ Ben Westbeech – I Can See (Flippo Moscatello Remix)
Yuna – Live Your Life
Michael Kiwanuka – I Need Your Company
Venice Dawn – Turn Down The Sound
Quantic w/ Alice Russell – Look Around The Corner

Break

Analog Players Society – I Can’t Wait
J Rocc – Chasing The Sun
The Internet – Cocaine (Little Dragon Remix)
Tycho – Track 8

Monday nights on 89.9 FM KCRW (Los Angeles) in the basement is where the magic takes place on
two turntables exploring the world of future sounds mixed with slept on gems from around the world.
Listen to past shows from Anthony Valadez by clicking here including live dee jay sets from some
previous guests and top selectors from across the globe.

TONIGHT | FAST FWD | LITTLE TEMPLE

Yo! Is it Saturday all ready? Tonight we bring the party to the east side to Little Temple for
Fast Fwd. Celebrating community on the corner of Virgil and Santa Monica!  Hope to see you.
Drop me a line for guest list.  You send, I reply and you are good to go!
Antvala@Sbcglobal.net

See you tonight!

BIG UP INCASE!

Got home from the gym today and found a nice size package (pause) at my door.
A big thanks to the folks over at Incase for the hook up with some gear.  Incase is a big supporter of Dublab 
and laced us w/ some cool products to help keep our gear safe, protected and simply looking fly!  The 15′ Sleeve
is really cool for my Mac and I highly suggest folks pick these items up if your always on the go.  The packpack
is simply dope. Lots of pockets with lots of room to fit various items such as a mouse pad, pens, mags, labtop,
headphones and various other gadgets. Ideal for Dj’s, graphic designers, movers and shakers!
Make sure to check em out at Incase.
-av

RANDOM | TUESDAY

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