In true melting pot char grilled tasty and delicious style, this Philly man joins a Scottish Jamaican, a Brooklynite with Irish roots, and a Mancunian (that's a resident of Manchester, England) to create a relaxed musical getaway at Williamsburg's Rose Live. Getaway meaning we put away all of our usual Friday and Saturday night selections, as in music we play, and blow the dust off of all the records that you'd have to visit us in our homes to hear. We're connoisseurs of musical genius so you know the music will induce several, 'what's that?' out of you. We'll tell you, 'cause we're cool like that, and then that Sangria, both white & red wine versions, will go down so nicely with the legit jerk chicken or Angus beef burgers on the menu.
I was in the shower getting fresh and clean before heading to Brooklyn, it was 5:01pm and I heard the breaking news alert on the all news station, thought it might be another Olympic record set or another high rise crane falling down in Manhattan, yet, the newsreader announced that "Rhythm & Blues legend Isaac Hayes has been found dead in his home." Truthfully, I hadn't pulled out an Isaac album for Sunday Social - it was with tempered enthusiasm and bittersweet happiness that I had the chance to grab the "Shaft" soundtrack, "Hot Buttered Soul," and "Black Moses," and I was reverently pleased that my Black Moses t-shirt was clean!
There's only one song by Isaac in this mix, consequently, the title, a play on the 'moment of silence ethos,' a Moment of Isaac - you'll like how I set it up.
SUNDAY SOCIAL every Sunday at Rose Live, Williamsburg.
TIME: 2pm-late, no cover.
VENUE: Rose Live, 345 Grand St (btw Havermayer/Marcy), Williamsburg.
SUBWAY: L train to Lorimer, G to Metropolitan
DJs: Monk One (Waxpoetics), Hamish Anderson (Out Of The Loop), Tim Giles (Prime Numbers)
There is a method to the magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the atmosphere of the venue and the energy of the people, and then he blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Qool DJ Marv captivates you with his blend. The fluid flow and continuously ascending momentum of his wide-ranging sets is inviting, hypnotic, and breathtaking. Qool DJ Marv crafts an unforgettable feel good, get down party where everyone in the room will hear something that they enjoy. It’s as if he knew you were coming.
An inventive pioneer, Qool DJ Marv deliberately defies categorization to great effect. An evening of Qool DJ Marv may include a mind boggling array of selections spanning many eras and decades of music including R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Rock & Roll, Soul, and Disco classics, and Eclectic beats from around the world.
Since 1994, Marv has been producing mixed tapes/CD compilations that illuminate the many styles of music that he loves but have fallen short of major exposure and marketing. The series “Beats, Jazz, & Soul” and “Qool Classics” are adored by people from all walks of life from all over the globe. People enjoy the meticulous attention to the sequencing and the seamless continuity of the mixing. Qool DJ Marv has a way of introducing genre-defying songs to listeners who previously may have only preferred popular mainstream offerings.
It’s Qool DJ Marv’s laid-back demeanor and the playfully enchanting smile that you first notice. He is genuinely pleased to meet you and despite his even keel, he’s bubbling at the thought of what he has in store for your listening, dancing, and celebratory pleasure. There’s an exuberant idealism in Marv’s appealing mix that bridges us all – with a universal vibe, everybody gets down.
