John Crooms Photoblog

Photoblog : Tambor With Timmy Regisford @595 North Ave Atlanta Ga 1.21.12

2012-01-25T09:10:00.004-05:00

Well this past Saturday night was the first Tambor Party of 2012 over at 595 North Ave . And Stan Zeff started the new year off with a bang , by having legendary Dj , producer Timmy Regisford as this months special guest . I got there a little later than normal so, I missed Stan Zeff and Dj BE's set . So when I got there Timmy was already on and getting the crowd worked up playing his infectious blends. On a side note we also celebrated the birthday's of Atlanta's House music supporters , Rodney Williams, Brian Scarlet, and Pebbles Williams . It was great party and great warm up for me for the Shelter party at WMC in Miami in March , I hope to see you there . But enough of me, lets see the pics enjoy.

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Adult Skate MLK Edition @MJQ With Cullen Cole, Dj Kemit, and Kai Alce Atlanta Ga. 1.15.2012

2012-01-18T09:54:00.008-05:00

This past weekend was MLK weekend here in Atlanta . A time to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of those who came before us. It's also time for Adult Skate over at MJQ with Cullen Cole , Dj Kemit , and Kai Alce. This was a fun night because it was like a reunion for those who used to go to Deep @ MJQ on Saturday nights . When I got there Cullen Cole was playing a cool set of Disco classics and it was a all vinyl set . Kemit came on next and continued the classics and took it up with some House. Then Kai came on to end the night as Kai does so well . I was mad that I could not stay to the very end to hear the last record and watch the lights come on. But enough of me rambling, lets see the pics. enjoy

John Crooms
"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Sunday School Year end Party with Miss Kai & Sabine Blazin @ Cafe Circa Atlanta Ga 12.18.2011

2011-12-21T19:17:00.003-05:00

On Sunday night I stopped through Cafe Circa for Salah Ananse's Sunday School party . This was the year end event with special guests Miss Kai from Nashville and Sabine Blazin from Brooklyn NYC . What made the night extra special that it was the birthday celebrations for vocalist Madame Cj and suporter of the scene Francesca. Miss Kai was on when I got there, getting the festive crowd moving. Then Sabine came on and had everybody dancing the night away . Another great way to wrap up a busy weekend and kick off the holiday week. But enough of me, lets see the pics . enjoy

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Tambor with Zepherin Saint @ 595 North Ave Atlanta Ga 12.17.2011

2011-12-21T17:42:00.004-05:00

As I stated in a earlier blog that Saturday night was a busy night for me . My second stop that night was next door at 595 North Ave's main room for Tambor. This Tambor event was special because it was the return of the monthly party after a short three month break , and this month's special guest was Zepherin Saint form Tribe records out of London. When I got there Dj Stan Zeff was wraping up his set and the crowd was warmed up and ready. Then Zepherin Saint came on and had the crowd dancin and moving for the rest of the night while being accompanied by Keyboard player Yoell . It was a good night and a great way to bring the Tambor vibe back to Atlanta . But enough of me , lets see the pics enjoy .

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog : Spread Love The 15 Project with Fahamu Pecou and Dj Kemit @ 595 North Ave Atlanta Ga 12.17.2011

2011-12-21T10:11:00.006-05:00

This past weekend was a fun busy weekend in Atlanta . On Saturday night I had a two good parties going on at the same time at the same place. I started out at Spread Love over at 595 North Ave. When I got there visual artist Fahamu Pecou was hosting The 15 Project segment . One of his special guests was Atlanta Hip Hop artist Killer Mike , he was speaking about some of his work and current projects . I got there at the tail end of that part so that was all that I caught. The DjKemit came on to start the party . It was a cool fun vibe that evening , folks dancing and seeing some people that I have not seen in a while. But enough of me , lets see the pics. enjoy

John Crooms
"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Fahamu Pecou Sophisticated Ignorance@ The Mason Murer Gallery Atlanta GA 11.11.11

2011-11-16T16:39:00.007-05:00

Well this past Friday night I went over to The Mason Murer Gallery to check out the gallery opening of Sophisticated Ignorance by Fahamu Pecou. The Mason Murer Gallery is a rather large space, so it took me a min to find where Fahamu was set up . But when I heard the music being played it did not take long to find him. I get to the area where Fahamu was set up , Dj Kemit was playing some cool grooves. The party got jumping when Kemit went into a small Heavy D tribute set . The crowd was dancing and enjoying the art , and Fahamu was in Fahamu mode. And for those who do not know Fahamu Pecou Is The Shit !!!!! But enough of me lets see the pics. enjoy

John Crooms
"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Spread Love Felabration 2011 With Dj Kemit and Rich Medina @ 595 North Ave Atlanta Ga 10.15.2011

2011-10-19T10:40:00.011-04:00

This past Saturday Night was Spread Love's annual Felabration party. This party is a celebration of the music and life of Fela Kuti . This Felabration was special because the musical FELA ! was here in Atlanta that week, and it was the 10th anniversary of Rich Medina's Jump N Funk Party . It was a very good night from the start all the way to the end of the night. When I got there Dj Kemit was getting the vibe started and the spot was packed by 11:00 . Then after Kemit had folks warmed up and dancing, The Darryl Reeves Group came on for a quick live performance of a few of Fela's songs. They were later joined on stage by The Geurilla Dance Project . After that the packed house was in for a treat when some of the members of Antibalas and the rest of the band from The Musical FELA ! got on stage with some if the cast. Then to add to that Sahr Ngaujah, who plays Fela in the play, got on stage and gave the crowd a extra treat with a couple of selections from the show. And just when you thought that it could not get any better, Dj Rich Medina came on to wrap up the evening with is his Afro Beat selections and Mark Hines providing his video collages of underground and popular African culture. And it was Mark 's birthday that night so Happy Birthday To Ya Mark !!!!! But enough of me lets see the pics. enjoy

John Crooms
"Eveybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photolog: Afrique Electrique With Josh Milan @ Cafe Circa Atlanta Ga 9.25.2011

2011-09-28T11:45:00.007-04:00

Sunday night I went over to Cafe Circa to check out Salah Ananse's Afrique Electrique party with special guest Ramon Rawsoul, drummer Lil John Roberts, and House music legend Josh Milan, from Honeycomb Music . This was a fun night due to the fact it was Salah's birthday and everyone was in a festive mode. Ramon Rawsoul opened up the evening with his Deep House selections, then Lil John started to acompany him on the drums . The birthday boy Salah came on to put his touch on the night . Then Josh Milan came on and took the crowd on a musical journey to make it a memorable night. Well enough of me , lets see the pics enjoy.

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Spread Love We Still Luv Her @ 595 North Ave 9.24.2011 Atlanta Ga

2011-09-28T10:07:00.004-04:00

This past Saturday night I went over to check out this months installment of Spread Love. This was The We Still Luv Her party, Spread Love's classic Hip Hop Party . Dj's Kemit and Rasta Root were on the turn tables as our musical selectors. When I got there Rasta Root was warming things up , playing some hip hop gems from the golden age of Hip Hop. Then Kemit came on to enhance the evening, and then the both of them were going back and forth on the tables . That night was a very memorable night , bringing back memories of my youth , when Hip Hop was fun and inspiring. Well enough of me lets see the pics enjoy .

John Crooms
"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: House In The Park 7 Part 2 @ Perkerson Park Atlanta Ga 9.4.2011

2011-09-06T14:45:00.004-04:00

Well I could not fit all of the pics on blog. So here is part 2 of House In The Park 7. enjoy

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: House In The Park 7 Part 1 @ Perkerson Park Atlanta Ga 9.4.2011

2011-09-06T12:55:00.006-04:00

Well it was Labor day weekend here in Atlanta, and there was a bunch of things going on in the city. But if you are a fan of House Music , Labor day means only one thing House In The Park !!! This was the seventh year of House In The Park and as always House In The Park delivered. Ramon Rawsoul put together a really great event that even with the rain people were at the park from early as 7:00 am until well after 8:00 pm . Dj's Salah Ananse, Kemit , Kai Alce, and Ramon Rawsoul had the pavillion dancing all day long, people were grilling, children were playing and folks were enjoying the vibe all day long. A few quick highlights , Salah annouced that Josh Milan will be in Atlanta performing at Salah's birthday . Kemit played a interesting remix of Lovin is Really My Game by Brainstorm. And Kai did a cool classics set and he surprised me by playing If You Want My Body by Rod Stewart, the crowd went nuts . And at the end Kai played Stay Free by Ashford & Simpson. I'm still recovering from Sunday, so many people and freinds from Atlanta and Chicago, New York and beyond. I saw a few folks from Deep House Pages, and there were so many folks who were there that I did not see. So Ramon Thank You for producing House In The Park for the 7th time . I cannot wait for the 8th one, also if I did not take your picture I'm sorry there were too many people. And if you like House In The Park please go to the website and donate. And Thank You Kai, Salah, Kemit, and Ramon , your music brought some balance to the universe. Well thats enough of me lets see the pics. enjoy

John Crooms
"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"

Photoblog: Distinctive House In the Park Fundraiser @ The Sound Table and Spread Love Paradise Garage Tribute @ 595 North Ave Atlanta Ga 8.26-27.2011

2011-08-31T09:52:00.011-04:00

It was my Birthday this past weekend , so I went out to celebrate this weekend. I started out over at The Sound Table to check out Kai Alce's Distinctive party. This one was The House In The Park Fundraiser, with Dj's Kai Alce , Salah Ananse, Ramon Rawsoul, And Dj Kemit as your selectors for the evening. When we got there it was a cool crowd of folks dancing to the music . I left early that night beacuse I had to go to work Saturday morning. On Saturday night I went over to 595 North ave to check out Spread Love , The Paradise Garage Tribute, with special guest Kool Dj Red Alert . During this Spread Love Dj Kemit did a very special tribute set to Nick Ashford, who passed away earlier in the week. It was a good night of classics from Kemit and Red Alert . But enough of me talking here, lets see the pics . And Remember House In The Park is This Sunday!!!! enjoy

John Crooms

"Everybody's Favorite Photographer"