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Beast It With DJ Diehard Every Last Thursday of the Month at The Chesterfield.

February 6, 2019

I have launched a monthly DJ residency, Beast It, every final Thursday of the month at The Chesterfield. I’m spinning tunes from 7-9 PM. Hang out with DJ Diehard the last Thursday of every month for fusion of Afrobeats, footwork, bounce, house, reggae-dancehall and incomparable beasting, 

Craft cocktails, beats, and fun!

NO COVER!

The Chesterfield is located inside Alamo Drafthouse Kansas City.

About DJ Diehard:

DJ Diehard is a Kansas City, Missouri-based DJ. He is passionate about bringing the energy and quality vibes. DJ Diehard began DJing in 2008, while attending college in New Orleans. His sets often blend Afrobeats, bounce, footwork, house and reggae-dancehall. DJ Diehard has played many venues, including the Riot Room, Niche, The Chesterfield, Handsome Willy’s, RecordBar and CrossroadsKC at Grinders. The DJ has a monthly residency, every last Thursday of the month, at The Chesterfield. He hosts DJ Diehard’s Selections, every Friday at 4 PM GMT/10 AM CST, on Ugandan Internet radio station Afrobeatsfm.com. DJ Diehard also hosts the DJ Diehard Mix Show, every Tuesday at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST, on XLTrax.com. He has opened for a wide range of artists, including Big Freedia, Mickey Avalon and Simon Rex (Dirt Nasty) and DJ Taye. When you see DJ Diehard’s sets, the beasting is unparalleled.

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My African Radio Debut on AfroBeats FM

November 1, 2018

I recently made my African radio debut on Uganda-based radio station AfroBeats FM. You can stream the mix here. Everything was mixed live, with no re-edits.

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Interview: Nicole Leth of Sex + Ice Cream at Boulevardia 2017

June 20, 2017

I caught up with past interview subject Nicole Leth, clothing designer and owner of Sex + Ice Cream, at Boulevardia 2017. We had a quick live chat about keeping hip in the summer heat and her new products.

 

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A Chat With KC Artist/Grinders Founder Stretch at CrossroadsKC

May 30, 2017

I had a quick live chat with legendary Kansas City artist and CrossroadsKC/Grinders founder Stretch at the recent Everclear show.

 

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Beasting It Up With Star Beasts at Planet Comicon 2017

May 2, 2017
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Writer Stephanie Young and illustrator Allyson Lassiter, of the comic Star Beasts, at Planet Comicon 2017, 4/30/17

I recently hit up Planet Comicon 2017 with artist Matthew Arnold. You know I’m all about being the beast. It was only fitting to have a live chat with Star Beasts writer Stephanie Young and illustrator Allyson Lassiter.

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What’s in the Box?: Unboxing a Funko Mystery Box at Planet Comicon 2017

May 2, 2017

I recently hit up Planet Comicon 2017 with my friend, artist Matthew Arnold. He unboxed his Funko mystery box live.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh

February 3, 2017
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh, 1/31/17,

I recently hit the Westside neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. Ended up having a discussion about street art and the importance of urban culture.

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A Visit to Art Alley.

September 17, 2016

I recently visited Art Alley in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri. The alley showcases quality street art.

Check out a video tour of Art Alley:

 

 

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“If you don’t like my music, fuck you! Eat shit and die!” -Ted Nugent.

August 23, 2016
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Ted Nugent at CrossroadsKC at Grinders, 8/12/16.

“If you don’t like my music, fuck you! Eat shit and die!” –Ted Nugent, addressing the crowd at his recent concert at CrossroadsKC at Grinders.

At least Uncle Ted speaks his mind. You never hear indie bands say, “We’re Death Cab for Cutie. Go screw yourself!” It was a nice change of pace from the humility bands often display when bantering with the crowd.

He might have abhorrent political views and spout inflammatory rhetoric, but Ted Is one hell of a musician. Ted Nugent is 68. It was 90 degrees out and he smashed through a blazing hour and 30 minute set. It was an impressive performance for sure. Love him or hate him, Ted Nugent is true to himself and great at what he does.

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A Complete Vision of Silence: Notes From My First Experience with Sensory Deprivation Floating.

July 1, 2016
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Floating KC (Image via http://www.floatingkc.com)

A few months ago, I had a dream about floating in a sensory deprivation tank. I told myself if I saw any indicators to do it that I had give it a shot. I felt a really strong pull to attempt floating. The morning after my dream, I opened up Facebook and the first post I read was from a friend of mine that tried a sensory deprivation tank in my neighborhood. Here are some notes about my experience with sensory deprivation at Floating KC.
The session begins with a 15 minute chair massage. The float lasts for an hour.
You are in 10 inches of water with 1,200 pounds of Epsom salts, when you first enter the tank, there are lights and soft music. However, the sounds fade to silence and total darkness. The water is 93 degrees, the same temperature as your skin.
The experience felt like the complete vision of silence. My mind kept repeating that is was the complete vision of silence.
Feeling weightless, any mental weight/stress seems to slip away.
You really meld with the water. Things just seem to blend together. It’s hard to tell where your body ends and the water begins.
Everything seems slow, but the concept of time doesn’t matter.
Floating feels like you’re in zero gravity.

I could really hear my breathing.
The feelings of bliss and euphoria were very joyful. Seriously chill vibes.
It felt like the best, deepest meditation ever.
Floating felt like a really good massage, but for your brain as well.
I moved around the tank. I would push off and my mind told me it would take 1,000 years to get to the other side of the tank.
I stretched lengthwise. My mind told me I was 1,000 feet long.
I saw little flashes of light. They were these quick, golden, flickers of light. “These are excitement bolts,” my mind stated.
My mind thought about how my eyelids were heavy. I visualized a sack of cartoon style eyeballs.
Near the end of the session, a realization come to me. Whatever happens in life, I have to be peaceful about it. No matter what happens, I have to greet it with peace.
The lights came back on, the music started playing and it jolted me back to reality.
Floating in a sensory deprivation tank was an extremely chill experience. Everyone might have different experiences, but I would recommend it.

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