It’s been a while but Groovers & Shakers is back with episode thirty three, The All 45s Funktastic Voyage Mix! Feels good to be back in September 2021 after a brief hiatus and we hope all of you are doing well. For this funky and musically packed episode we have decided to change the format of the show and let the music do the talking. Adam45s opens up the show with a set of some funky heavyweight 45s, some of which will have you pressing the rewind button. Listen as Adam prepares for lift off and takes your ears on this funktastic voyage from one funky track to the next. Followed by Aldo who continues this funk excursion into the funkmosphere with more funky 45s. Listen as Aldo brings this funky travel to end with some breaks and samples to top off this funky packed episode. All this plus more on episode thirty three, The All 45s Funktastic Voyage Mix! Thank you for tuning in.
#31. The End of Summer Mixtape With Guest DJ Lito
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.
#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!
#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.
#23. Special Two Year Anniversary Show With Guests DJ Jazzabella and Linda Nuves
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #23 Special Two Year Anniversary Show With Guests DJ Jazzabella and Linda Nuves. It’s been two years since G&S was first launched and we wanted to make sure we brought in some special guests to help us celebrate proper. In this episode, DJ Jazzabella opens up the show with an all 45 set of some really nice 90s hip hop and rnb gems as she mixes from one joint to the next. Perfect for this two year chillabration! Afterwards, we sit down with the Boyle Heights native and discuss her routine for practicing deejaying and her interest in collecting 45 re-edits. We continue the two year bonanza extravaganza bash with Linda Nuves, who closes it off with some Latin tropical heaters that touch on salsa, cumbia, and disco. Afterwards we sit down with the LA dj and talk about her family’s prized possessions in her record collection and being a band member of both, el Sancha and Azucar LA. All this plus more on episode 23. Enjoy and much love!
To keep up with our guests please give them a follow at the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/djjazzabella/
https://www.instagram.com/lindanuves/?hl=en
#22. The Soul Times Takeover - Oldies and Slow Burners on 45s
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #22 The Soul Times Takeover - Oldies and Slow Burners on 45s. In our latest episode, we get treated to back to back 45 scorching sets of some oldies and sweet soul gems by the homies Leo and Pollo better known as Soul Times. DJ Leo opens up the show with some lowrider and soulful cuts on this beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Afterwards, we sit down with Leo and discuss the origins of Soul Times and how the Long Beach deejay scene has changed since he’s lived here. Followed by Pollo who continues the souldies vibe with more 45 heaters that touch on doo wop and soul. Afterwards with sit down with the Long Beach native and discuss the artist behind the Soul Times flyers and his appreciation for collecting Latin soul covers. All this plus more on episode 22. Enjoy and much love!
To keep up with Soul Times give them a follow at the link bellow.
https://www.instagram.com/soultimeslb/
#17. The All-45s Sweet Soul Mix With Guest Parquero Soul
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #17. The All-45s Sweet Soul Mix With Guest Parquero Soul. In our latest show we have back to back 45 scorching soul sets, that touch on sweet soul, northern soul, and funky soul. You'll be sure to hear some nice gems on this one. Our very own Adam45’s opens up the show with a nice set of souldies on this sunny Sunday afternoon. Followed by the homie Parquero Soul set of killer soul cuts and slow burners. Afterwards, we sit down with the Echo Park veteran and discuss his early days collecting, soul music now, and his radio show. All this plus more on episode #17. The All-45s Sweet Soul Mix With Guest Parquero Soul. Enjoy and much love.