Review of the San Francisco DMC Regional DJ Battle in the Amoeblog

For those who didn't make it out last night, check out my homeboy Billy Jam's report on the San Francisco DMC regional DJ battle in the Amoeblog.

There's a photo of me in the article!  I didn't compete in the battle.  I was managing the stage along with DJ Mr. B.  I also jumped on the turntables for a quick second during the showcase of DJ Quest and DJ Cue, but I couldn't keep up with DJ Quest's awesomely fast electro power scratching.

DMC San Francisco regional battle results

1st Traps
2nd Neemo
3rd Lazyboy

Congrats to DJ Traps.  An awesome DJ to represent the SF Bay Area at DMC US Finals this year.

Impromptu Scratch-off post SF DMC to win the DJ Techtools giveaway

How we do in SF.

DJ Cue on the decks at DMC SF

DJ Cue and DJ Quest showcase at DMC San Francisco regional DJ battle. Bulletproof Space Travelers!

DJ Quest cuts it up @ DMC SF

DJ Cue and DJ Quest showcase at DMC San Francisco regional DJ battle

Billy Jam sighting!!!!!

...at the DMC San Francisco regional DJ battle

The Rane TTM62 is set up for battle....

DMC San Francisco regional DJ battle!

Sorry, the photo is upside down!

Setting up for the DMC SF regional!

setting up for the DMC San Francisco regional DJ battle!

Custom MIDI Fighter Spectra for DMC San Francisco Winners..

Made by Mitch Manchild from event sponsor DJ Techtools. Custom engraved with the DMC logo. For first and 2nd place. Everyone was jocking the first place one so Froggy was checking out the second place one.

Last Chance to get your DMC San Francisco $15 Pre-Sale Tickets!

It's your last chance get your $15 pre-sale tickets for the DMC San Francisco Regional Battle at Eventbrite. Pre-sales close tonight!  Admission is $20 at the door.

Presented by Rane in association with Skratchpad and DJ Cue:

Watch some of the best turntablists in the Bay Area battle for a chance to compete in the DMC US Finals in New York City!

The battle will be hosted by former DMC World champion DJ Apollo, and will feature showcases by DJ Quest & DJ Cue, CMG of the Conscious Daughters, and Deeandroid & Cellskii!  DJs Vex One and Ameriica will be rocking the party throughout the day!

Stick around for the Skratchpad afterparty right after the battle, with open turntables to get your scratch on, as well as sets by Pam the Funkstress, DnZ, Chicken Scratch, Mista B, and DJ Robynn!

For more information, check out the event Facebook page!

Thanks to event sponsors Guitar Center, Munitio, DJ Techtools, Beats by Dre, and Thud Rumble; also thanks to 2013 US DMC sponsors Rane, Shure, Dubspot, iDJnow, 12 Inch Skinz, Smokin Shells, Elite Philosophy clothing, and Scratch DJ Academy!


DMC San Francisco Regional Battle
Presented by Rane in association with Skratchpad and DJ Cue
@ NECK OF THE WOODS - 2nd Floor
406 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94118
Sunday, April 28, 2pm-8pm / 21+/ $15 adv. @ Eventbrite, $20 at the door
Afterparty $5, starts at 9pm

Listen to a teaser of DJ Pone cutting up the disco hip-hop breaks on Soundcloud!

Sergio has posted my short teaser mix on Soundcloud to get you ready for my turntablized disco mixes next week:

https://soundcloud.com/go-bang/dj-pone-go-bang-may-2013

DJ Pone will be cutting up the disco breaks live on Sergio's show on KALX 90.7 FM on Monday, April 29, 8pm-9:30pm, and will be live in the mix in San Francisco at Go BANG! on Saturday, May 4!

Give it a listen!

Check out djpone.com for details on the KALX live mix and Go BANG!

DJ Pone cuts up the disco hip hop breaks on radio KALX, Monday, April 29

Monday, April 29:  As a warm up to his turntablized disco set at Go BANG! that week, DJ Pone will be spinning a short disco hip hop breaks mix as a guest Sergio's show on KALX 90.7 FM on Monday, April 29, 8pm-9:30pm!  DJ Pone will be cutting up a selection of disco tracks and the corresponding hip-hop tracks that sampled them! Tune in to 90.7 on your radio, or listen to the stream live on http://kalx.berkeley.edu/liveplayer.html.


DJ Pone spins disco hip hop breaks on KALX on Sergio's KALX show
Monday, April 29
90.7 FM on your radio or streaming live on the Internet at: http://kalx.berkeley.edu/liveplayer.html 
8pm-9:30pm (PST).

Shout out to DJ Geo-D, my former DJ student, and rockin' the decks at the Sun God Festival at UC San Diego on May 17...

Geo-D, one of my AWESOME former DJ students is performing at the UC San Diego Sun God festival. Thanks for the shout out in your bio, Geo! I'm proud of you, man.


" From the early age of 13, Geo-D immersed himself in turntablism with the direction of notable artists such as DJ PONE, and DJ Guzie of the Rock-It Scientists."

If you're in San Diego on May 17, check it out. Especially if you're a UCSD student...other performers include Kendrick Lamar and Porter Robinson!

UCSD Sun God Festival info is here.

Brigidope rocks the skratch session beats during open tables @ Skratchpad SF

It is kind of crowded on the stage.

Max Kane making music one-man-band style @ Skratchpad SF.

At the center of all the pedals, MIDI controllers, and other stuff is a TURNTABLE. Shout out to the 4 One Funk crew.

DnZ wins the MIDI Fighter Spectra!

Shout out to Mitch Manchild (pictured with DnZ) and DJ Techtools.

Digital Martyrs rock the mics @ Skratchpad SF

89 Skratch reunion @ Skratchpad SF!!

Me, Snayk Eyz, and Mike Boo

Cellskii in the mix at Skratchpad SF

...shout out to Native Instruments and Innofader...

Snayk Eyz and DJ Robynn getting the decks set up @ Skratchpad SF

DJ Marz, Max Kane, and Snayk Eyz freestyle scratching @ SKRATCHPAD SF

DJ Pone to perform a turntablist set at NOT NY - Gallery Opening Event @ Washburn Studios, Saturday, April 13

DJ Pone will be spinning a turntablist set at NOT NEW YORK, the gallery opening event at Washburn Studio, on the evening of Saturday, April 13, 6pm-10pm.  The invite-only event will showcase artwork from four upcoming local artists, with a special showing from Senz.  DJ Pone will be joined on the decks by a special lineup of DJs.

For more information, read the event write-up on SF Station.


The event is invite-only.  Contact Washburn Studios if you're interested in going:  info@washburnstudio.com.

Washburn Studio is an art and learning space in the SOMA District in San Francisco; DJ Pone teaches scratch classes as part of the Art of DJing lesson series offered at Washburn.  Check it out!

DJ Pone performs a turntablist set at the NOT NEW YORK gallery opening event.

Washburn Studio

12 Washburn Street, San Francisco, CA

Thursday, April 13, 6pm-10pm.  Invitation only.  For information, email info@wasshburnstudio.com.

Skratchpad SF, Thursday April 11 featuring Digital Martyrs & Max Kane!

Skratchpad San Francsico April Edition: Special Guest performances by Digital Martyrs & Max Kane!!!!
Amazing Zoo Crew will be in the house, with Brigidope & Beats Me.

Plus, we'll be celebrating the Aries Birthdays: Jus Jones, Deeandroid!

SKRATCHPAD San Francisco
Thursday, April 11th
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
@ NECK OF THE WOODS SF, CA
(Formerly known as ROCKIT ROOM)
9 pm-2 am/ 21+/ FREE

Hosted by:
JOHNNY KRUSH ~ " No Cover Just Culture!"