Real time Adventures // VALA FM
I’m not sure why but for the most part of my daily errands I carry my camera or I phone in the ready position and ready to capture anything that might catch my eye. Below are a series of snapshots from Dallas, Watts, Venice and various dj gigs around town. All shots caught on my I phone 6 Plus or Nikon D90.
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Today was just super magical. We got to explore United Record Pressing which use to press up over a thousand records a month during the reign of Motown. There is so much history and yet the pressing continues! Arnold’s Country Kitchen was the highlight on the food front. Puckers was comforting, Merchant had an amazing and tasteful burger, but Arnold’s hit the spot with their Meat and Three menu. Next up was RCA Studio B! Standing on the cue spots where Elvis once stood was pretty magical. Also hearing the sorted string sections in this magical studio gave me chills. Next up is Bonnaroo!
A lot has changed since I started this blog. I was much more active but with dj gigs and shooting dates with Crate Diggers/Live Alive on FUSE, my time is very much limited. Yet I still love sharing my adventures with you. I always make it a point to carry a camera or keep my I phone close for these snapshots.
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It’s been fun rocking with Hiatus Kaiyote’s Socal tour dates at The Roxy and The Constellation Room in the OC.  Both sold out shows were packed with fans who came out in full support. Big love to Low Leaf and Kadhja Bonnet. It’s always fun watching how crowds react to their artistry on stage.  If you don’t have their new album, get it. Choose Your Weapon is out now! Also shout outs to Si, Scott + Marek!
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It’s been a crazy few weeks planning the Kamasi podcast, kicking off the KCRW Pledge drive, etc etc. But here’s a glimpse of what my life looks like through the eyes of.. my I phone!
Shout outs to 4th and Spring for the invite to check out some cool hidden treasures in DTLA including abandoned living areas and helipads resting high above the city, guarded by patrols. We linked up and worked our way up to a “certain building” and managed to slip through “certain obstacles” to grab these snapshots as the sun set. Check out 4th and Spring’s work here. Â More snapshots on the way! Check back soon!
Behold shots that were taken this past week across LA, my home, my love and my center! All shots taken with my I Phone 6 Plus. To keep up with the adventure in real time follow me on Instagram!
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All shots taken with the I Phone 6+ or Nikon D90 around Venice Beach or Highland Park.
It’s been an amazing and interesting few weeks. Had a ball at The SLS in Vegas before taking a two week break from all the residencies. Then headed over to The Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix and meeting some wonderful folks who listen to my radio show. It always amazes me when I travel and meet folks who are familiar with what I do cause in the big picture of things I truly don’t know what I am doing. Just taking pics, playing records and getting to know folks across the country. Hope you dig these snapshots. And the Grand Canyon was freaking awesome!
Last week’s snapshots are just about all over. Took some great walks along the boardwalk in Venice before the rain and managed to get some cool arial shots over the desert. Some shot with the 6 plus and a few w/ the Nikon D90. Hope you dig! Ps! Can you spot Tony Hawk somewhere tucked away in these pics?
Last week’s snapshots all taken from my I phone during sleepless nights at airports, live shows and around during my daily dog walks. Hope you dig!
More adventures caught with the 6 Plus. Follow me on Instagram for up to the minute snapshots!
Here are this week’s snapshots from last week’s adventures. From dog walks to sleepless nights at airports, the I Phone 6+ and Nikon were in hand do document. Make sure to follow me on Instagram for all the visuals. Hope you dig these!
This week’s look back is courtesy of just being in the right place at the right time surrounded by people. From airports to MacArthur Park and around town I some how always manage to capture beauty or randomness with my I Phone. Hope you dig these! Make sure to follow me on Instragram to enjoy in real time!
More Valadventures across the Southwest with my I phone in hand. Make sure to follow me on Instagram for the real time experience of meeting strangers, crazy videos and randomness.
Every Tuesday I like to spend some time on the computer and post up my KCRW playlist and then walk on over and grab coffee. So I head over to Menotti’s and grab an almond latte. Walking over there is always an adventure along the Venice Boardwalk. I get inspired by all those strangers who travel miles and miles to walk along the path that most locals take for granted. Anyhoo, today I broke out the iPhone and snapped some shots. Totally random!
Here is this week’s look back at the adventures that went down. From KCRW’s pledge drive to being stuck on planes and observing the humanity of Vegas, it was all captured on my wonderful I phone. Follow me my Instagram for the real time adventures and also if you are on ELLO than say hello! Lastly, peep the B Day shots of Smedley as he celebrated his special with friends!
