dirtyoldman a.k.a. T-baggins and I finally got our act together and recorded a proper live mix to showcase our sets as the dirtyoldDisco. I think it’s awesome, that’s why we did did it, and we did it well. Now we wait to see who books us for shows… with two potential shows in February it’s looking good so far

Caryn Paryn designed our logo, she designed the cover for us to print, fold and fill with CDs. She is talented, they look awesome! We folded like 60 of them, it took a long time. When they are full of CD’s Ill put up some pics!

Grab the mix below, go visit our lonely blog, ask people to book us for shows, book us for shows, become a fan on Facebook and then tell us what you think! You can also download the CD cover for the mix and the folding instructions to make your own!

dirtyoldDisco – Bon Jovi Friday Mix - Just over an hour and only 89MB of awesome electro!

Grab the CD Cover: Bon Jovi Friday Mix Cover – 12MB .pdf
Grab the folding instructions: Learn to fold it! - 1.3MB .pdf

Party boosh!

^5!

Dirtyoldman and I have been bringing the chop back to the clubs the last month, playing as the banging electro duo “dirtyoldDisco”! It has been totally awesome to see how our hard hitting style of electro gets the floor asking for more! I’ve put up some photos from the last three shows we played. Thanks to all the people that took them, you know who you are

Photos after the jump!
After a hell of a lot of organising and pulling last minute miracles we threw a great Viral Session in Pretoria… Destrukto, Cutout Collective, dirtyoldDisco… awesome!

Some of the gang that joined!

Dropping the chop!

We played a cute little opener set at the Toxic Avenger gig, then got to drop a banger after the Team Uncool DJ set a bit later as well…Muckleneuk Massiv!

Representing as they say…

In the mix…

Classic chop…

The following week we got to play another opening set at Kitchener’s Carvery for the launch of Mtkidu’s “Shakawon” album. The opener wasn’t our classic awesome style but it was ok, we got some nods. After Mtkidu did their thing we closed off the night classic doD styleZ and dropped it hard… we were applauded.

Caryn Paryn and I… Holga love!

dirtyoldDisco in the dark!

The shows were all awesome, the other DJ’s brought it, we brought it, it was great. Come to our next show. I’ll high five you. One time.

^5!

Woah! Another semester has flown by and once again it wasn’t blogged about much… so let’s catch up…

This issue includes varsity, working, Mabula Game Lodge, HAEZER, Twitter, moving Andrew, DJing and a whole lot more!

Read all about it after the jump!

Varsity was fairly uneventful in terms of cool stuff that I got to build so i won’t even bore you with anything else. I managed to pass all my exams (no re-writes either! ) which totally rocks… I can finally see the end of my degree approaching! As my exams ended I managed to get a job at an electronics firm to do a bit of holiday work… this means no holiday for me but at least it will result in a bit of experience.

Drew and I showing our muscles that would get the job done!

Andrew moved into a new flat… Themba, The Tonner and I moved him in… In a day! We hired “the tonner” (a 3/4 ton trailer that I had to learn to drive in like 5 minutes) and began to load all his stuff up. We also carried this stuff up stairs, I almost burnt his new place down (accident!) and we bashed things that wouldn’t fit through doorways until they did. It was great fun and made me never want to move… ever. Thanks Andrew.

T-bone and I, with the Tonner, in Drews new driveway!

Don’t put boxes on stoves…

If it doesnt fit, get the saw!

Caryn and I managed to get away and join my folks at Mabula Game Lodge for a long weekend at some point, which was real relaxing and hence kicked ass! My sister (Natalie) and George – who I definitely do not see often enough – came along as well.

We saw some impala…

… some Red Hartebees…

… and a gemsbok!

Natalie and George!

Drew, dirtyoldThemba, Caryn Paryn, Nelia Face, T-shirt Terry and I rolled off to go and see Saturday Night Live Superstar Wayne  Brady! Wow! What a rad show! As far as impromptu stand-up comedy goes, this was hilariously enjoyable, if you get the chance, go go go!

The dirtyoldDisco in action!

The Viral Underground party was a great success… Thanks to all of you that came out to support! The next one will only be in August due to some lame venue owners but I’ll keep you posted!

HAEZER live at the Woods!

My current favourite local performer HAEZER was doing his “I’m touring South Africa” rounds and I got to see him twice! The first show was at Tings and was cool although it was a bit weird dancing to this BANGING electro there. My boys T-bone and sAdam joined me for that one! The Woods show killed and we friggin’ raved until the wee hours of the morning. Oh Yeah!

Caryn and I at Tings..

Adam and Jess at Tings!

T-bone at Tings!

HAEZER live at Tings!

The dirtyoldDisco at the Woods!

Caryn and I at the Woods!

I also rejoined the masses on Twitter and I actually use that pretty often… so follow me if you feel like it! Find me at twitter.com/rickdisco. Electrotrash is also on Twitter, so follow the site at twitter.com/electrotrashZA to grab the updates!

I think thats about it for now!

Take it easy
^5!

This year has been flying past me, way too many things to do in such a short time! Electrotrash has been growing from strength to strength with loads more content being added a lot more regularly (we even have a Facebook fanpage now… here ! University has been insanely busy but has also been really interesting so I haven’t minded too much.

Read more about partying on my birthday, The Bloody Beetroots, Indian food and more randomness after the jump!

[back, left to right] Andrew Pandrew, Nelia Face, Rick D
[front] T-Bone
[note: Caryn Paryn took the photo]

My birthday was last week and I was thoroughly spoilt by everyone. I also got to watch The Bloody Beetroots on the day which was a totally amazing experience. They played at the Alexander Theatre in Jo’burg, it rocked (see the event posting here)! Go have a look at their Myspace and listen to some of their music here. Check out photos from the gig on electrotrash here! Thanks to all you folks that rolled through and partied with me!

Caryn and I also found a new restaurant to go and eat at… It is a North Indian Punjabi Restaurant called Tranna situated in Hazeldean Square, corner of Lynnwood and Silverlakes Roads. It’s quite far out of the suburbs of Pretoria but well worth the drive. They have a “website”, but its more a badly scanned in version of their menu… go have a look at it at www.tranna.co.za. The Naan breads are amazing and everything else we have eaten there has been pretty darn awesome!

Drew brought me back the Justice – A Cross The Universe DVD… WOW! This is definitely rickommended (rickism’s are the new cool!)! I grabbed the official teaser for the DVD off of DailyMotion:

Justice – A Cross The Universe Official Teaser

Well I think that’s all for now…

Take it easy
^5!

This is the new home of all things disco… lot’s is still to come! My New Zealand trip post should be up soon, so for now head on down to my facebook to see the photos. All the Rick Disco links you could ever possibly need are under “Links” so go and have a look!

Take it easy
^5!