NOT-ting Hill Carnival (Something Else! on Wtnr Radio.com for 8/30/12)

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So last night, I returned from my annual pilgrimage to Notting Hill Carnival in London.  While this set isn\’t really inspired by the music I heard there, I did purchase 99% of the CDs they are drawn from while in London and Brighton.  Since I like to share good stuff–especially music-oriented–I\’ll let you in on a few of my favorite stores in the UK, so far (there\’s always more to be found!)  The first place I went was in the middle of the Carnival area (I went a few days before): Honest Jon\’s. It\’s near the top of Portobello Road, which is kind of like Telegraph Ave in Berkeley, but a little less hippie.  The staff really know their music and you can always find interesting stuff there.  In Brighton, I really love Resident in \”the laines.\”  Pleasant & knowledgeable staff and great prices–there\’s always classics and \”things you missed\” on sale.  While I was down there, I played a great gig with my Brighton connection and fellow DJ/Producer, Sumsuch at the legendary (infamous?) Fishbowl.  Definitely for the non-pretentious get-down crowd.  The next night, the order of the day was \”disco breaks & dinner funk\” for the Camden crowd at the cafe/performance venue, Inspiral Lounge.  Although the food there is raw/vegan, it\’s a lot tastier than that sounds to folks outside that scene.  I would recommend eating there to anyone, but ESPECIALLY to those who prefer raw/vegan-oriented places.  The music this week is my usual eclectic mix, enjoy and have something tasty before, during or after the set!

Aquarius (Underwater) – Waldeck
High Up On The Hook – Alice Russell
Who Comes To Boogie (Club Mix) – Little Benny & The Masters
In Time (Featuring Erik Dillard & Roy Ayers) – Richard Earnshaw
Rock Your Roll (Promo Mix) – Roy Ayers
Oboe – Jackie Mittoo
Su Suzy feat. The Combo Barbaro – Alice Russell & Quantic
Brotherhood – Cinematic Orchestra/Allenko Brotherhood Ens
Walk Away – Nitin Sawhney
Another Day – Los Chicos Altos