Life is, er, too short not to know that one of the Bay Area's most notorious rappers -- the man who made "Blow the Whistle," Get in Where You Fit in, "Blowjob Betty," and countless other somewhat funny/cringe-inducing assaults on good taste -- who sold tapes out the trunk to build his career -- who, even in middle-age, was getting himself in trouble for advising adolescent boys to get themselves "to the hole" -- and who yet retired his playa card on VH1 -- well, not to know that he's doing one of his live-band shows at Public Works later this month.
For sisters Ava and Laura, together known as DJ duo Lisbona, Sunday nights are all about neon, spandex, and booty-shaking beats. As kids, the two idolized and made up dance routines to artists like TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, and wanted to share their musical favorites and dance moves with others. In recent years, they found the best way to do so was by DJing. "We're just nice ladies that like to dance and make other people dance, so this seemed like a good way to go," says Laura. Two years ago, they started Stretch Sunday, which has since featured artists like Mr. C and Lee Foss. We spoke with Lisbona about working together, their favorite outfits, and how their love of funky house. Stretch Sunday takes place this Sunday, July 13, at Monarch, with Slow Hands headlining.
Congratulations, you've made it to Thursday. As you've probably gathered, this is an important milestone on the road towards the release and pleasure of the weekend: Yes, that's right, it's time to start thinking about where you want to party. If you haven't given it too much thought (too many Excel spreadsheets maybe?), don't worry, we have you covered. Read on -- your weekend awaits.
