Groovers & Shakers is back for the end of August with episode 31, The End of Summer Mixtape With Guest DJ Lito. In this brand new installment, we say peace to summer as we head in to September with some mixtape vibes reminiscent of a pool party or backyard BBQ. DJ Aldo opens up the show with some hip hop instrumentals and funky classics to start off. Kick back in your pool, backyard, or couch and enjoy the music as Aldo blends from one track to the next. Followed by the man of the hour, special guest DJ Lito who continues the End of Summer Mixtape vibes with some hip hop, funk, and jazzy tunes. Check it out! As DJ Lito gets down on the ones and twos for this End of Summer Mixtape. Afterwards, we briefly talk records and screen printing. All this plus more on episode 31.
#30. The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 30, The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural. In this episode we get a double dose of some eclectic sets that touch on soul, funk, psych, to even some very nice iconic hip hop samples. Adam45s kicks things off with an all 45 set of some crossover soul and funky joints. Followed by our guest, Digndagutr who continues the eclectic vibes with some soul, psych, and hip hop samples. Afterwards we chop it up with our guest and talk records and producing. In addition, the homie and previous guest, chicano artist All Natural stops by and we discuss what he’s been up to. All this plus more on episode 30, The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural.
#29. The Psychedelic Cumbia Experience With Guest DJ King Steady Beat
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 29, The Psychedelic Cumbia Experience With Special Guest DJ King Steady Beat. After taking last month off, we are back in full force with a brand spanking new hot episode! In our latest mixtape, DJ Aldo kicks things off with some psychedelic and modern cumbia sounds just in time for summer. Bust out those dance moves or kick back and listen as he blends from one funky cumbia track to the next. Followed by special guest, DJ King Steady Beat, who closes out the show with an all 45 set of some funky psychedelic cumbia gems. Afterwards, we talk with our guest about his record label, Steady Beat Recordings and his radio show, Pirate of the Caribbean. All this plus more on episode 29, The Psychedelic Cumbia Experience.
#28. We Got Jazz!
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 28, We Got Jazz! In our latest mixtape, we end the month of April with back to back blazin’ jazz sets from G&S founders Adam45s and DJ Aldo. Adam opens up the show with some fresh curated jazz selections that touch on some jazz staples, as well as some dope Brazilian jazz sounds that will have you scratching your head. Followed by Aldo’s set of traditional jazz and latin jazz cuts to keep the copacetic jazz vibe going on this sunny Sunday afternoon. Afterwards, we briefly talk jazz records and how we’re keeping busy during this quarantine. All this plus more on episode 28, We Got Jazz!
#27. From Latin Soul To Lowrider Soul
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 27, From Latin Soul To Lowrider Soul. In our latest mixtape, we slow it way down with some heavy soul daggers. Check it out, as Aldo opens up the show with a set of Latin soul gems. Known for bringing those Latin sounds to Groovers & Shakers, Aldo does it again with these fresh Latin soul selections. Followed by Adam45s set of souldies on this soulful episode of heaters. Adam45’s does not hold back on this one as he plays soul dagger after dagger. Afterwards we discuss the corona virus situation and how its affected us. All this plus more on episode 27, From Latin Soul To Lowrider Soul. Enjoy and much love!
#26. The Funky Roller Skating Jams Mix With Guest DJ Kix
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 26, The Funky Roller Skating Jams Mix With Guest DJ Kix. In our latest mixtape, Adam45s warms things up with an all 12 inch single mix of some electronic funky joints that’ll be sure to get your bones jumping. Check it out as dungeon surgeon aka Adam45s smoothly blends from one funky track to the next to keep you moving and grooving. Followed by DJ Kix set of boogie and disco bangers to keep the funky vibe going. The Anaheim native continues this fantastic voyage into the funkmosphere as he transitions from one funky cut to the next. Afterwards, we sit down and have few words with the man of the hour, DJ Kix. All this plus more on episode 26. The Funky Roller Skating Jams Mix With Guest DJ Kix. Enjoy and much love!
#25. The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi
Groovers & Shakers is back in 2020 with episode 25, The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi. In our latest mixtape, Aldo kicks things off in 2020 with a selection of 45s that touch on soul, funk, and a few Latin joints. Sticking to his roots, Aldo continues to incorporate his signature sound with a few more Latin gems on this one. Followed by DJ Rodi’s all 45 set of soulful reggae, soul, and funk bangers. Known in the Long Beach DJ scene as one of the former founders of the Good Foot, all vinyl party, DJ Rodi treats us to a funky and soulful set of heaters from his own personal collection. Afterwards, we sit down with DJ Rodi and discuss his days living in Japan and his experience hanging with funk and soul legend Clarence Reid. All this plus more on episode 25, The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi.
#24. The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix
Groovers & Shakers is back to end 2019 with a funky bang, with episode 24 The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix. In this episode, we get down to business and take it back to where it all began with DJ sets from G&S founders and residents Adams45s and Aldo. In our latest mixtape, Adam45s opens up the show by treating us to a funky set of 45s bangers that touch on some classics as well as some deeper cuts and worldly joints. Known for those steady hands when it comes to mixing, Adam45s continues to live up to the name as he smoothly blends from one funky 45 to the next. Followed by DJ Aldo’s set of Latin funky breaks that touch on funk, boogaloo, and afro funk. When it comes to those Latin rhythms you know how Aldo gets down and this episode is no exception as he keeps it funky. Afterwards we sit down and recap 2019 and discuss our plans for new episodes in 2020. All this plus more on episode 24 The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix. Enjoy and much love!