Portable Sessions Radio

PSR Episode #10 Time 01:46:09 Episode Ten with Jr. “ Discos Olvidados“ Valdez. Recorded in Fremont California 03.05.22  First I'd like to thank Jr. for letting me into his home and being part of the PSR project. This was our first time hanging out beside meeting at Pops Bar in San Francisco when we played records together. Right away we hit it off. We talked for hours before we got to record anything. I also got to meet part of his lovely family. When we got around to it, Jr. was ready to put down an amazing all 45 rpm set. After the session we had some dinner and continued with the official interview you can hear at the end of the episode where he share with us his thought behind the playlist, his online store and how he got into collecting. We hope you enjoy. Remember to share. Thank you for your support.  

PSR Episode #09  Time 01:42:07 Episode nine with Monica "Moniloca" Robles. Recorded in Barrio Logan Heights San Diego California. Finally have the pleasure to share this recording we did with Monica back in July at her home town of San Diego California. It was truly a pleasure meeting her for the first time and we're very grateful she took time out of her busy schedule to meet up on a very short notice. We got to sit down prior to recording and asked her some questions for a short interview at the end of the episode. We had a lot of fun recording this episode #09, we hope you enjoy the set she put together out of some of her favorites in her record collection. Also special thanks to Hola Swim in Barrio Logan who let us post up in front of the store while La Vuelta Cruise was going down Logan Avenue. Thank you everyone for your support. Remember to share! Tracklist: What about a boy- Little Helena I'm not like the others - North,South,East & West Think back - The Mandells For the rest of my days- The Pretenders You've succeeded  - Dimas III This love is real - The Lovelites Carinas - James Hunter Six Necia de mi corazon- Little  Francisco  Greaves Mi Ultima Paranda- Gilberto Perez Fallaste Corazon - The Sunglows Para Que Sientas Lo Que Siento -Sunny Ace y Los Lusters I was made to love you - The Vatones Mixed up, Shook up, Girl - Patty & The Emblems Spring Fever - Joi Look Closer (Can't you see the signs)  - Saun & Star Hey Boy - Ruby Andrews Mr.Shy - Billy McGregor Everybody's  Laughing - the Esquires Chicanita - Mike Adame ft. The Chili-Pepers White label  Unreleased Boogie Slide - Mr. Groove  

PSR Episode #08  Time 01:05:01 Episode eight featuring Paul Enriquez. Recorded in San Francisco Mission District at Wray Velez's Garage. Very cool meeting Paul for the first time and  thankful for getting the chance to listen and record some of his favorite 45's. Special thanks to Wray Velez for making this happen, all his support and letting us use his garage. Listen till the end to hear a short interview with our guest. Thank you everyone for your support.  tracklist Your Mother Understood-Abraham& His Sons May I Baby- Sam & Dave Mexican Love Song-Precisions I Call It Love- The Manhattans Don't Let Me Cry-B. Flats Give Up-R. D. M. Band My Queen Of Hearts-Timothy Wilson It's Time To Go Now-Gladys Knight & The Pip's Can You Talk-Ron Holden Just Won't Do Right-James Brown The Life Of A Clown-Ben Aiken Lovin' You-The Gifts It's Been A Long Long Time-The Elgins I Want To Get Married-The Delicates Send My Baby Back=Freddie Hughes Giving Up On Love-Thee Midniters I'm Just Your Clown-Power Of Attorney Hello Stranger-The Capitols That's A Funny Way-The Velvelettes Stop What Your Doing To Me-Five Keys featuring Rudy West Don't Take Your Arms Away From Me-Dove & The Vatones Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys-Archie Bell & The Drells  

PSR Episode #07  Time 01:12:49 Episode seven with April "Motown Mami" Garcia. Recorded in Chinatown Oakland California.  Very excited and grateful to host our next guest. Get ready for an hour of April's soulful heavy hitters. Hear till the end to listen to short interview, where she talks a bit about collecting, her favorite records, record shops and how to keep up with her and other projects. Tracklist 1. The Cheers-(I'm Not Ready To) Seattle Down 2. The Fawns-Bless You 3. June Conquest-Take Care 4. The Kicking Mustangs-Take A Miracle 5. The Natural Resources Unpolluted-Don't Bite The Hand That feeds you 6. Jo Ann Garrett And The Rock-Don't Abuse Your Faithful Heart 7. The Ambers-I love You Baby 8. The Esquires-Stay 9. The Jaggers-(That's Why Baby) I Love You 10. Ramona King-It's You That I Want. 11. Lorraine & The Unables-Make It With You 12. The Marriotts-Ooo Baby Baby 13. Vivian Copeland-he Knows My Key (Is Always In The Mail Box) 14.The Three Reasons-Go Right on 15. Barbara Mason-Yes It's You 16. The Miracles-I Need A Change 17. Laurene LaVallis-Key To Our Love 18. Carla And The Carlettes-Groovin' 19. Ed Nelson-I'll Give You A Ring 20. The People's Choice-Run To Me 21. The Intruders-Devil With An Angel's Smile 22. The Commands-Hey It's Love 23. The Specials-Everybody Say Yea 24. The O'Jays-I'm So Glad I Found You  

PSR Episode #06  Time 01:07:12 Episode 6 with Gabriel Muñoz. Recorded in San Francisco Mission District at Wray Velez's garage. This episode contains 1 hour of all 45rpm straight dance floor stompers and intense high voltage rock and roll. Lets go! Short 7 minute interview at end of set. Pics & Tracklist coming soon..

PSR Episode #05  Time 01:48:32 Episode five with Johnny Ace. Recorded in San Francisco Mission District. Part 3 of the recording done at Velez's garage (Ep#03). Stick around till the end to hear johnny talk about his introduction to record collecting, dancing, his playlist and more Thanks!! Tracklist coming soon..  

PSR Episode #04  Time 01:08:13 Episode four featuring (Frisco George) Harry Crampton Glassanos. Recorded in San Francisco Mission District. Buckle Up! part 2 of the recording done at Velez's garage (Ep#03). Listen to a short interview with George after his set. Thank you very much. Tracklist & Pics coming soon..

PSR Episode #03  Time 01:01:29 Episode three featuring Wray Velez. Recorded in his garage in San Francisco Mission District. Hear a short interview with Velez at the end of his set. Sharing stories about collecting vinyl, days working for a radio station and the records he chose for this episode. This recording session could have not been done with out the help of George "Dj Crazy Crab" Crampton (Ep #04) who helped coordinate it all. Also, very grateful we got Johnny Ace to join us and take us on one of his amazing musical voyages(Ep #05). You're in for a treat. .  Thank you for hanging in with us in these unpredictable times. Tracklist 1) The Royals-Only Have Eyes For You, 2) M&M And The Peanuts-Without A Word, 3) The Prospects-Way Beyond Today, 4) The Chessmen-Love Is What The World Is Made Of, 5) Les Surfs-Tu Seras Mi Baby, 6) The King tones-Goodnight Baby, 7) Mary Wells-You Beat Me To The Punch, 8) Temptations-I Want A Love I Can See, 9)  Marveletts-Playboy, 10) James Brown-I Got You, 11) Nolan Strong And The Diablos-If I Oh I, 12) Brenton Wood-Baby I Got You, 13) Village Callers-When Your Gone, 14) Sly Slick And Wicked-Confessing A Feeling, 15) Irma Thomas-Ruler Of My Heart, 16) The Manhattans-Im The One Love Forgot, 17) Jimmy Bee-I Only Have Eyes For You, 18) Ralphi Pagan-Make It With Out You, 19) The Sapphires-Who Do You Love, 20) The Bagdads-Bring Back Those Doo Wops, 21) The Jaguars-Where Lovers Go    

PSR Episode #02 Time 01:01:48 Our second episode features Marlon Gonzalez. Recorded at his studio apartment in San Francisco's Historic Lower Nob Hill District. Marlon, originally from New Jersey, is a record collector, musician, filmmaker and long time resident of San Francisco.  I've known Marlon for years. We have played records together since 2013. He was  an integral part of our soul night Hello Stranger at Rock Bar, Night Owls at Elbo Room and our East Bay night at Ruby Room Bar. You can catch him guest deejaying with me some nights at Homestead Bar on the 4th Friday of the month from 9 to close. We met to record this episode Thursday February 20th. Unfortunately, after reviewing it, we noticed some noise interruptions that made it unusable. It was a real bummer. We tried to re-schedule for another time. Tuesday March 3rd, the stars aligned. I jumped on Bart at 16th st, got off at civic center and crossed the colorful tenderloin towards Nob Hill. Met up at a coffee shop around 8pm and walked over to his apartment. It was a real treat tripping out on all the cool pictures and art inside his place. We talked, listened to jazz records and looked at books on vintage chinese film posters. Around 9pm we started setting up and double checked all equipment was working properly. Marlon grabbed a stack of 45's and things got underway. It was a great time. Im very excited to finally share this killer set of songs he put together for us. We hope you enjoy it. Tracklist 1) Gino Parks-For This I Thank You, 2) Billy And The Moonlighters-Little Indian Girl, 3) Billy Preston-Volcano, 4) Bo Diddley-She's Fine, She's Mine, 5) Willie J. Charles-Felling Kinda Lonesome, 6) Otis Rush-Homework, 7) Albert King-Had You Told It Like It Was, 8) Emmy Lou-I Wanna Know, 9) Bobbie Smith-Walk Into My Heart, 10) The Heartbreakers-The Willow Wept, 11) The 5 Royals-It Hurts Inside, 12) Sugar Boy Williams-Little Girl, 13) Gino Washigton-Puppet On A String, 14) Eddie Martin-Keep Away From Julie, 15) Ted Heath-The Blue Bird, 16) Dave Howard-While We Dance The Tango, 17) Titus Turner-Blah Blah Cha Cha, 18) Carl Lester-When You See Me Hurt, 19) The Knight Bros-Love (Can't You You Hear Me), 20) Albert Collins-Thaw Out, 21) Little Walter-Temperature, 22) Little Pickett-Distant Lover, 22) The Isley Bothers-Teach Me How To Shimmy, 23) Magic Sam-She Belongs To Me, 24) Earl King- You're More To Me Than Gold    

PSR Episode #01 Time 1:00:16 In our first episode of PSR, we visit Bay Area DJ and record collector Anthony Colón at his home in Oakland California.  Anthony and I used to have a monthly night at Rock Bar in the Mission District in San Francisco called Hello Stranger. The night ran for over 4 years. Unfortunately, we where forced to end it due to cabaret permit about a year ago. Anthony has since become a father and is taking a break from all Dj commitments. I got to catch up with him and meet his lovely daughter Ruby for the first time. He welcomed me into his home and set up the portables on the kitchen table where we recorded this first episode. This playlist was not pre-selected, all records were picked on the spot. What we ended up with was an all 45rpm, half female, half male, all hitters mix.  Tracklist 1) Berna Dean-One Gal In Town Five Men Hanging Around, 2) Tawny Williams-Pretty Little Words, 3) Big Maybelle-I've Got a Feeling 4) Jacki Ross-Hard Times, 5) Sam Chatmon & Sparks ft. Gwinny Witherspoon-Nobody But Me, 6) Barbara Dane-I'm On My Way, 7) Dolly Lyon-Palm Of Your Hand, 8) Sherri Taylor-He's The One That Rings My Bell, 9) Ike And Tina Turner-I Idolize You 10) Timi Yuro-I Ain't Gonna Cry No More, 11)Mary Johnson-These Tears, 12) Young Jesse-Brown Eyes, 13) Jimmy Lewis-Feeling In My Bones, 14) Major Lance-Please Don't Say No More, 15)Chuck Jackson-I Keep Forgettin', 16) B.B. KIng-Help The Poor, 17) Little Willie John-You Hurt Me, 18) Ruben Fort-So Good, 19) The Marcels-Twistin' Fever, 20) Ronnie Love-Chills and Fever, 21) Tony Valentino-Big Big Woman, 22) Zen Fuller-Doomsday, 23) Albert Washington-Ramble, 24) Willie West-Willie Knows Best