AVNT/GRDE Grand Opening Party!

First off, many congrats to Jabar, Gio, and of course Joe Iggy for getting this going from the ground up. You guys, your friends, and your families have put a lot of work and effort into this the shop and it's been a great learning and growing experience for everyone. Congratulations again.

The day was definitely long, and I apologize to the guests that I wasn't at my normal upbeat speed. Had a long day before the party (pictures up eventually) and I didn't get to recharge. But many thanks to everyone that came out and made it a successful party.

First the setup before the party. I don't know who paid for all this, but damn. Thank you.


SpeshulEd (Mindzalike) running some cables for the turntables.


Cha's an expert with these air fresheners.


Many thanks to Willy Santos!


Joe got the decks up just in time for the opening.


Guil, Eric, Julz, and Mark Marcelo (IN THE MIX!).


Ed getting some video history of the day.


Dominic (Royal Revelation) and his girl Cindy. Thanks for coming by!


Iggy putting the final touches on the shop.




Cindy monitoring the snacks.


Snack time!


Julz started off the DJ shift. "You know why I DJ first? So I can get F**KED UP AFTER!" -DJ Julz.




Supreme Mark!








Rhandy and wifey came through as well.


Mark Marcelo jumping on the set.


He was spinning some tunes from this mix:
The Prologue: a mixtape put together by the Mindzalike crew and DJ Iggz for the AVNT/GRDE Grand Opening. A very dope mix and put together in less than a week!


How much? How does $FREE.99 sound? Sounds like an HFS. (Scroll to the bottom of the post for a free download link for The Prologue.)


Bin waiting for his turn at the parlor.




The Filipino version of Twins starring Jabar DeVito and Steven Schwarzenegger.




SpeshulEd closing the Mindzalike set.


The house was PACKED!


Even the scene outside was poppin'.


As was the line for the bathroom.




A speech from Joe.


And a toast from Jabar.


TO AVNT/GRDE! CONGRATULATIONS!


Gio, Joe, and Jabar.


Joe and the First Lady of AVNT/GRDE, Cindy.


The entire spot walked up the block to the afterparty at The Crosby.






Kim and John.






Tito Bert (Jabar's dad) gettin' down!!






DJ Revolution!! (The World Famous WAKEUP Show)






For real Joe, you're the gayest drunk I've ever seen. Much love though. xoxoxo.






Thank you everyone for the love and support. Great grand opening party. Better start planning the 1-year anniversary.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of The Prologue.