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Braids for Burning Man special!

djlayla — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:41:41 GMT

Hello Burners! Its down to the wire and one thing you shouldn't worry about on the Playa is your hair! So I'm offering my braiding fingers at a discounted price just for you. My rate for a full head of braid extensions starts at $500, but until playa time I'm taking $111 off (cause I can)! I can also cornrow and install pre-made dreads, yarn, etc. (prices will vary) Depending on your timing I may be limited to colors of hair on hand, so contact me soon for your free consultation! You can see pictures of my work at www.laylaslocks.com as well as my facebook photo album (you need to be a friend to view) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44272&id=581804993 Also take advantage of my offer and fill my books, take $15 off haircuts and $25 off color until Sept 20! Its a perfect time for a great back to school look or some new fall colors. Also please mention where you found me when you book you appointment. Also take an additional $5 off your service by booking with me BEFORE Sept 1! The NEW Imagine Salon is located at 943 Olive St and after Sept 2 you can call 541-431-1717 to make an appointment for cuts, color, braids, dreadlock extensions and natural dreadlock installation. Before Sept 2, you can email or call me at 503-957-7817 to make an appointment. Layla

Imagine Opening Sept 2...

djlayla — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:37:51 GMT

Just got a call this morning that our opening date is moving out a couple weeks, so my "fill my books" offer still stands except for some different dates: FILL MY BOOKS!! I’m inviting you all to take $15 off haircuts and $25 off color until Sept 20! Its a perfect time for a great back to school look or some new fall colors. Also please mention where you found me when you book you appointment. Also take an additional $5 off your service by booking with me BEFORE Sept 1! You can see pictures of my work at www.laylaslocks.com as well as my facebook photo album (you need to be a friend to view) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44272&id=581804993 The NEW Imagine Salon is located at 943 Olive St and after Sept 2 you can call 541-431-1717 to make an appointment for cuts, color, braids, dreadlock extensions and natural dreadlock installation. Before Sept 2, you can email or call me at 503-957-7817 to make an appointment. Please enjoy this collage of a few of my favorite styles (and clients) from school... Thanks again for all your support and can’t wait to get you in my chair!!! Layla

Imagine Salon opens in downtown Eugene Wed Aug 20!

djlayla — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:44:17 GMT

So its time... Time to start filling up my books with your lovely manes! That’s right after much anticipation, the new Imagine Salon is opening Wednesday August 20 (just one week!) in the heart of Downtown Eugene and you can be a part of helping a seed of change take root in our fair Emerald City... I’d like to share with all of you what excites me about working at this salon. Number one - the people! Leah, our fearless leader and salon owner, a Sexy Hair platform artist and a visionary. Sage, Leah’s mom with 40 years in the biz and still literally a hot mama in every sense of the word. Rounding out the current team, Sherri, Miranda & Sarah also bring a wealth of experience and style to the table. As a pleasant surprise, I already knew two of our new team members, Lorien who was a beauty school classmate and Tanya a friend of a friend. Also joining us eventually will be Kriya, Frejya, Jessie and the infamous Carlos in November! Number two - the place! Right where we need to be to help transform and revitalize our city. I just saw the space again today and it is beautiful! The outside a freshly painted bright turquoise, shining like a jewel in its surroundings. We are less than a block from the library and Eugene Station, around the corner from Kesey Square, the McDonald Theatre and Saturday Market, in other words, in the center of it all! Number three - the attitude. This is really the best part of all. The environment that we will strive to create is one of extreme creativity, and at the same time great compassion and caring for our clients as we would for ourselves. To be a hairdresser can be a joyous means of expression for the stylist and a rite of transformation for the client - I believe that the team here is truly in the transformation business and that’s what makes them so special. I’m so excited to be a part of this! So to get me started and fill my books, I’m inviting you all to take $15 off haircuts and $25 off color for the rest of August when you mention where you found me when you book you appointment. Also take an additional $5 off by booking with me BEFORE Aug 20! Remember that you can see pictures of my work at www.laylaslocks.com as well as my facebook photo album (you need to be a friend to view) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44272&id=581804993 The NEW Imagine Salon is located at 943 Olive St and after Aug 20 you can call 541-431-1717 to make an appointment for cuts, color, braids, cornrows, dreadlock extensions and natural dreadlock installation, and soon I will offer human hair extensions. Before Aug 20, you can email, message, or call me to make an appointment. The salon is open 11-7 Tu-Fri, 10-6 Sat. Thanks for all your support and can’t wait to get you in my chair!!! Layla

I love my jobs!

djlayla — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:20:17 GMT

This summer has been quite the whirlwind so far so I thought I'd update all you in tribeland... This is my first Saturday (and Friday) off since the 4th of July... Each weekend Jeffe and I assist a couple through that crazy rite of passage that validates their partnership to family and friends through the use of costume, pagentery and some measure of public humiliation. Ah.. the ritual of marriage! As wedding DJs, we were reluctant to take the complete plunge at first. The first few years we were still holding on to our summer weekends, holding our for parties, festivals, events, happenings, etc. This summer after some eye opening education and the realization that we can get creative and have lots of fun with all this, we said yes and dived right in! So far this summer we've done weddings at stunning mountain lakes, beautiful gardens, next to rivers, at beautiful destination resorts, in huge churches, and later this summer we will head to vineyards and even to the top of Mt. Hood. We have helped to wed teachers, x-ray techs, police officers, graphic designers, computer techs and students. We have watched fathers of brides who seemed like pillars of strength overcome by tears dancing with their little girls, grooms who put up the most machiesmo front lost in the romantic moment, and every bride looking so amazingly radiant because at that moment she allows herself to... Yes I've become a kind of revivalist romantic this summer, but its hard not to be in my position. I love to help facilitate one of the rituals in our society where almost anyone has a license to feel joy, at least for a few hours. To feel good about the world, the possibility that in the end, love is all that really matters and that to celebrate it together is one of the most important things we can do. Yes weddings can be silly ritual dictated by tradition, or they can transcend that and become that iconic multi-generational event where everyone from great aunt Marge to 3 year old cousin Billy share the dance floor in celebration. To me, as a DJ, this is the ultimate challenge, and the ultimate joy - playing the great standards of music from the last century to the latest hits, and even drawing from my electronic cataloge if the mood dictates - its total freedom! So the picture above was from our latest wedding - a 50's Diner theme! We had so much fun! I had the whole getup complete with an awesome poodle skirt and saddle shoes! (I've posted another pic in my gallery). So I did say jobs, plural in the title, and yes I do have another one, starting this Aug 20... I'll be posting details soon about the opening of Imagine in its new location on Olive St in the heart of downtown Eugene! Just yesterday I went to Salem and got my hot little hands of my certificate that makes me a LEGAL hairdresser (thank god) so I'm all legit, bona fide and ready to give you a kickass new style for that late summer lull... (If you want an appointment with me, please get in touch - I'm offering a special introductory discount to clients who saw me at IBS) I'm sooooo excited! Life is good...

Birthday Weekend Grattitude!

djlayla — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:36:08 GMT

So its Saturday morning in Boise, ID and I'm eating my own little personal birthday cake for breakfast with my bare hands at the Holiday Inn the morning after the awesome pre-party for Fusion Fest 08, so I guess I'll start right there... Thank you Jeannie for the wonderful birthday cake! Thank you Samira for inviting Jeffe and I back for another year of fun! Thank you to all the rockin' dancers last night - you all put big smiles on my face! Thank you to the reconstructed fashionistas - what an inspiration! Thank you to all the supporters and crew who helped the night run smoothly. Thanks to the earth for the great weather. Thanks to my body for great health. and a HUGE thank you to my partner, husband and best friend Jeffe for all your support and love! ...what would I do without YOU! And my weekend is only getting started! Gonna be one for the books :)

LAST WEEK AT SCHOOL!!!

djlayla — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:48:47 GMT

So I know you're out there... All you friends who've been curious; who have, until now, resisted the allure of the $2 haircut, and color that starts at just $15, you've seen your friends return with great new styles (like those pictured above)... Thankfully, those days for me are numbered, and they last until next THURSDAY, JUNE 5 to be exact. If you are needing great haircare on a budget, please don't hesitate and contact me now! Once I start working at one of Eugene's finest salons in early August, I will not be able to make such great deals, even for friends - I'll have to pay my rent! So if you've hesitated, wait no longer!!! Message me here on tribe, email or call me to make an appointment! I'm so excited to transform your hair and help you look and feel great!

Tribal Fest aftermath...

djlayla — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:21:01 GMT

So its 2pm on Monday and I woke up a mere 2 hours ago... Wow, so much goodness crammed into 5 days! I can't even begin to summarize, my brain has not caught up yet, but thank god for Laura's yummy Pele's Pride blend, got a nice hot mug of it right now.... mmmmmm. If you didn't get some, you totally missed out! (but she's got a website... www.goddesskaffeina.com) Highlights? Too many to mention without leaving somebody or something out, but I'm starting to relive it all again as I'm slowly but surely loading all my footage from the weekend onto our computer. I really didn't even mean to get on this crazy thing today, and even when I opened my laptop today, my email had 666 unread messages, so I take it as a sign to not be on this thing too long. So in general, thanks to all for the creative recharge - everyone inspires me so much and that's what its really all about! More to come, lots of good video to share and lots of relaxing ahead for me today. Peace to the tribal massive! Layla

I'm back...

djlayla — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:42:40 GMT

And coming to a dance floor near you! I know I've been a bit quiet on the DJ front this year, and besides an absolute blowout, knockdown good time in Hawaii at HEMF, its been awhile.... Until last weekend! And the WOW came right back into my life thanks to an excellent show at East:Meets:West! I have to admit that I had just a bit of a strange "fish out of water" sensation as I arrived at the venue that night, a kind of shadow of self doubt as to whether I really belong to this world anymore. Once things got going however, it was more like, why have I been flopping about on the shore for so long? It was great to be back in the swim... All fish metaphors aside, I'll be at it again this Friday (TOMORROW!) in Corvallis at Magenta Restaurant. Here are the deets: DJ Layla and Guerrilla Tribal! Magenta 2nd & Madison Downtown Corvallis $5 cover/ 21+ things get started around 8:30 And Guerrilla gals, you will get a free drink and some help from me with your gas to get there (if you're coming from far away that is), 'cause I love you, that's why! And what does the future hold? Well I will be traveling south for a certain festival in a couple weeks, who knows what craziness will happen!

Thanks Uncle Sam

djlayla — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:48:48 GMT

I feel so... stimulated! Seriously though, Jeffe and I couldn't stop laughing when we opened this one... It probably cost more than that to print and mail the check itself! Your tax dollars at work...

This picture...

djlayla — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:33:11 GMT

speaks volumes to me. It says, my husband loves me so much he will sit patiently through my tests at school, let me put perm rods in his head, take a picture and then put it up here for all of you to see. I love my Jeffe! Isn't he cute?

Layla's Locks - All you can craft "buffet" (tentatively Sat. April 12)

djlayla — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:36:33 GMT

Hey ladies and gentlemen, Its spring and I'm needing to get some energy cleared out of my hair/ crafting space, so an idea came to me - an all you can craft "buffet" featuring my vast collection of hair making supplies, beads, yarns, and fun fabric scraps, as well as too many little silk flowers to count just waiting to turn into your next great hairpiece or accessory. I'm asking for a donation of at least $25 to cover the materials, but also included will be my famous hummus, wine, and other snacky goodness to fuel our crafting, and of course my expertise in making all sorts of fun accessories, as well as some advanced knowledge on how to make realistic loose hair pieces to add length, fullness or color (materials will not be provided due to cost). Its half workshop, half party! There is also a very good chance of a Blood Moon viewing as well :) So who is interested? If I have at least 5 willing to spend a day feasting on crafts, food and fun, I'll make it official!

Name this hairstyle!

djlayla — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:49:55 GMT

So I think I've finally done it.... created a look so strange I can't even think what to call it. I had a very talented friend at school cornrow my a-line cut up to this kinda faux-hawk style, but I've got my own mullet/ rattail dreadlock revival going on at the bottom there. So I'm turning it over to you, gentle tribe members, what does it make you think of? I'll send the best entry a little goodie from my stash, so get creative!

Layla's Locks - Winter 2008

djlayla — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:40:07 GMT

After a few unexpected delays, I'm once again open to your orders! My recent trip to Hawaii brought plenty of relaxation and fun, but also the unfortunate recurrence of a nasty case of sciatica. I'm happy to report that I'm well on the way to recovery and ready to help you all achieve another level of fabulosity! So this new year I invite you once again to make a new hair resolution! Give yourself the freedom to become someone totally outrageous, if only for a day. I would love to help you, in fact, its my job and I take it pretty seriously... Please take the time to browse the galleries for inspiration and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions that you may have. I'd again (as always) like to send a huge THANK YOU to all my great customers. If you are a customer, I also send out my reminder to send me any pictures that you would be proud to have me display on my website. Also please let your friends who have ogled your lovely dreads know that NOW is the time to order as winter is my slowest season of the year in terms of all my numerous other activities. Also as a reminder, you can now get some VERY reasonably priced salon services from me as part of my training to become a licensed hairdresser. To make an appointment for haircuts, color, perms, special occasion updos, etc., call the IBS School of Cosmetology at 541-242-1007. The school is located at 138 Main St, in Springfield, and you can make appointments tue-fri afternoons 1-4 pm and saturdays (if you ask nicely...) Thanks again and remember that you rock, so rock your locks! Layla

healing thoughts

djlayla — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:04:42 GMT

if your got a few spare ones, won't you throw a few my way? I'm working hard to visualize myself in perfect health 'cause vacation is no time to be out of it. I had a short but severe flareup of my saitic nerve pain that thanks to plenty of painkillers is almost under control for now, but still means that I cannot sit on a plane for 5 hours. The silver lining - a doctor's note explaining that I need a few more days in Hawaii! I guess I'll survive somehow! I should be home by next friday... till then, please send your energy!

HEMF!

djlayla — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:36:10 GMT

wow! Jeffe and I are on our 3rd and 2nd cups of coffee, respectively. We are both delerous with lack of sleep and some great happy vibes! Jeffe does it best in video blog form: intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbSBSlD8vJk HEMF Day 1: http://www.youtube.com/v/R4iLdNpXOJI The picture is from Shakas in Pahoa - that place was crazy packed and going off, even the local council woman showed up and later gave me a glowstick lei - I feel so honored! We are loving our time here, making so many new friends and finding old ones again! Thank you to Sprocket, Kaimolino, Blair, and tons more people on the HEMF crew that we met and worked with this past week - it was amazing! Jeffe and I feel so much gratitude to all who came to dance and lend a hand. Mahalo very much!

I cut a mullet!

djlayla — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:42:35 GMT

Yes it finally happened... The prominent $2 haircut sign on the window of my school attracted my first mullet. It was a guy named Earl. Then I spent way too much time on mulletsgallore.com trying to find a picture. I had no idea about the range of mullets one could have... wow

DJ Layla Winter 07-08 happenings...

djlayla — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:35:13 GMT

DJ Layla WInter events 07-08 So I've been a bit quiet on the DJ front while I make my way through cosmetology school, but I have a couple great shows coming up, so if you are in either of these areas, please come on out to dance! Sarasvati - a Lady DJ Showcase Thursday December 13th, 2007 Downtown Lounge 959 Pearl Street Eugene, OR TotalKnockOut Sound presents 4 of Eugene's talented lady DJs representing an eclectic blend of upbeat sounds perfect to shake out that winter funk! Moonvoid - www.myspace.com/moonvoid Lelulaserlight - www.myspace.com/lelulaserlight DJ Layla - www.myspace.com/dj_layla DJ KaatSkratch - www.myspace.com/djkaatskratch 8pm - late $3 cover 21 and over Hawaii Electronic Music Festival January 3-6, 2008 The Big Island of Hawaii The Hawaii Electronic Music Festival is is a gathering of creative minds who share our love for the Island and our passion for life. It’s a place for those of us, who dance to a different beat. Embrace the world and follow your dreams. Bring an open mind, a good attitude and a smile on your face. more info at www.bigislandlove.com Thanks for reading! Layla

DJ Layla @ Pala TONIGHT in PDX

djlayla — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:10:02 GMT

So I gots a gig in Portland with a bunch of hot female talent! If you wanna start the weekend right, I suggest that you check it out! I'll be hitting the decks at midnight, but that's no excuse not to come out earlier to catch all the great DJ's this evening! DJ's include: DJ Layla DJ Harmony Zita Mi'ka and MC OH Pala NW 3rd and Couch St 21+ w/ id $5 dollar cover drink specials!!!!!!!! www.anonymous-i.com I would love to see the smiling faces of my Portland peeps on the floor!

Its my birthday!

djlayla — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:44:55 GMT

So come and party with me! If you're in the Portland Area, my fabulous husband is throwing me a 70's disco themed shindig at Pi-Rem. Details are on the flier I posted above. I would love to see ya! And for those in the Eugene area, I'm honored to be a part of this gathering playing a sunrise set: A.W.L. = Act- With- Love 6-30-07= kin 28: Yellow Lunar Star I Polarize in order to Beautify Stabilizing Art I seal the Store of Elegance With the Lunar tone of Challenge I am guided by the power of Universal Fire www.13moon.com/ 930- Opening Circle. 10-12 Hector Villanueva 12-130 Dave Dluxx- Eugene- Playing some pre-released origional tracks! 130-3 Andrea- Shasta-Jypsy Funk Gatherings- Funky Tribal House- There was only very positive feedback about her set at the Dojo in Jan., just envision what she's going to create with a viben outdoor gathering! 3-430- The Middle Agent (Loren) Deep Groove Society - Funky Psychedelic Electro House. 430-6 Mandala- Eugene- Funky Psychedelic Electro House 6-730 Sunrise Set! Layla- Eugene- Happy birthday Sista! Loren, Dave, And Luke will all being playing origional Tracks! 20,000 Watts of Turbo Sound provided by Vortex Sound- Bookings call (503) 756-6004 -Sri Yantra Space Shaping -Projections by Vision Quest -Fire performances all night long -Free Fruit Breakfast -COSTUMES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! The Funkier the better! -Call for directions the day of event. 1-800-420-11ET -Questions?- (503) 756 6004 -Remember to BRING YOUR OWN WATER AND WATER BOTTLE in and out. We will have extra water on hand in case you run out. -All are welcome -12$ Proceeds go to the Vortex Project- tribes.tribe.net/thevortexproject -If you are interested in work trade, call 503 756 6004 Channel this info. to loved ones!!! Namaste' Family

GLOBAL INFUSION REUNION - TONIGHT @ Taboo!

djlayla — Wed, 30 May 2007 20:47:50 GMT

Hey there hometown folks! I'm home for now and excited to welcome two special guest DJs to Taboo tonight! Please come on out and say hi and dance! Wednesday, May 30 - Something Special presents: WEST COAST UNITED - a global dance party! Taboo Nightclub Eugene, OR I am so happy to once again bring Eugene the two DJs who rocked Global Infusion this last February with spicy, chunky soundscapes from all over the world! LADY RA Beats Without Borders - Vancouver, BC AMAR Electric Vardo - Oakland, CA And of course I'll be hitting the decks at various times throughout the night, and there may be other surprises in store! And stay tuned for a great show on June 27 lending our support to Nextstep computer recycling center, as we are now going monthly with this wednesday night, so don't miss your chance to shake it in one of Eugene's best venues! Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume or toys / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo

DJ Layla's May events!

djlayla — Mon, 14 May 2007 17:31:07 GMT

Oh boy... May is here (and already half over) and I've been looking forward to this month all year! One of my favorite events and excuses to see some of the greatest tribal dancers in the world is happening - Tribal Fest! It also gives me the perfect excuse to come and be a part of some world class events in California, as well as bring some of these great vibes back home to Eugene! So here we go... May 19-20 - Tribal Fest 7! - Sebastapol, CA - www.tribalfest7.com This weekend you can catch me vending my wares as Layla's Locks on the front lawn of the Sebastapol Community center, and Saturday night catch me spinning (and possibly dancing) at one of two great afterparties! I have included details for both: May 18-19: TRIBAL FEST after parties: COSMIC CASBAH 2 nights in Sebastopol featuring an unbelievable lineup of DJs and dancers. www.tribalfest7.com ARIELLAH (shadowdance) SABRINA (atash maya) UNMATA LADY RA (beats without Borders, BC) AMAR (electric vardo) DJ DRAGONFLY (groove garden) DJ LAYLA (global infusion, Oregon) SOOOZHYQ (triple power) on doumbek SOOZ MEDINA FREYJA HOLLY GIBSON DAMAGE CONTROL DANCE THEATER HAVEN MISS KELLY FALLING CINDERS + more Friday night: ELECTRIC - may 18 Bass-jacked world grooves pave a continuous path through the dancefloor with the West Coast's most innovative purveyors of the global sound accented by a tasty smorgasboard of dancers who -in addition to the stellar Tribal Fest performers- will Only be seen on this Wickedly special night! Friday night's floorfill features DJ DRAGONFLY & Vancouver's LADY RA (Beats Without Borders) highlighted by the scintillating shimmer of ARIELLAH, DHOL RHYTHMS & members of ATASH MAYA + more . . . Saturday night: ECLECTIC - may 19 Saturday is a smackdown cabaret of unique acts in a vaudeville, circus &'Un'BellyDance style! See CERA's new dance collaboration. Watch PONYs Rock the Show! Experience the BECKYs debut, and many Surprises. The dancefloor will be led by DJ LAYLA with AMAR & LADY RA by her side. Both nights will take place in a Beautifully transformed setting uniquely designed in Groove Garden & Electric Vardo ambience with a bedouin Beat Lounge by SOOOZHYQ, and Gourmet Delights. Presented by ELECTRIC VARDO, GROOVE GARDEN, MANDALA TRIBAL The $10 presale tix for Cosmik Casbah - the tribal fest after parties, are almost sold out. We will still have $15 advance tix, plus $25 two-night tix, available until Thursday noon, but this is your last chance to get $10 tix. Most likely by Monday we will have hit the limit and price will go up to $15 (which is still ridiculously cheap considering the lineup). www.tribalfest7.com Tuesday May 22 - Inner Rhythm Dance Harbin Hot Springs www.harbin.org Again I am so blessed to play for one of my favorite crowds at a beautiful place to relax, soak and just dance! These nights start and end early (approx 7-9pm), leaving plenty of time to soak and take in the beauty of the surroundings. Please visit the website for directions and details. Friday May 25 - ELECTRIC VARDO - Vuelvo Al Sur CLUB SIX (in the Dark Room) www.electricvardo.com San Francisco, CA Again, what an exciting event to be a part of! I'm really looking forward to this one: Vuelvo Al Sur: "Return to the South" Featuring an amazing mix of performers coming from all corners of the nation's global culture and beyond a night of Flamenco Remixed Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, Live music and Dancefloor vibes with DJs from SF, Vancouver, BC & Eugene, Oregon, dancers from San Diego, New York, SF & Oakland, live flameco qawaali fusion with 12 string guitar and cahon, and innovative sounds meets tradition. Sabrina & Auberon . . . . . (Atash Maya - San Diego) Lady Ra . . . . . (Beats without Borders - Vancouver BC) Sarah Johannson Locke . . . . . (Alchemy Dance Theater - NYC) DJ Amar + Freyja . . . . . (Electric Vardo) Sooozhyq . . . . . (Triple Power) DJ Layla . . . . . (Global Infusion, Eugene, OR) Rami Ziadeh (Cahon) + Shiraz Ali Khan (Guitar) . . . . . (Shabaz) 9pm-3am . 21+ $10 advance / $15 door Tix on sale now: www.electricvardo.com http://virtuous.com/events/v/506148734/2007-05-25.html Sponsors: Thirsty Bear Brewing Company www.thirstybear.com Six Degrees Records www.sixdegreesrecords.com KPFA www.kpfa.org Wednesday, May 30 - Something Special presents: WEST COAST UNITED - a global dance party! Taboo Nightclub Eugene, OR I am so happy to once again bring Eugene the two DJs who rocked Global Infusion this last February with spicy, chunky soundscapes from all over the world! LADY RA Beats Without Borders - Vancouver, BC AMAR Electric Vardo - Oakland, CA And of course I'll be hitting the decks at various times throughout the night, and there may be other surprises in store! And stay tuned for a great show on June 27 lending our support to Nextstep computer recycling center, as we are now going monthly with this wednesday night, so don't miss your chance to shake it in one of Eugene's best venues! Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume or toys / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo So that's all for May... June is a special month as I'm celebrating my 30th rotation around the sun on June 29 in Portland at Pi-Rem! More details on that bash soon, but I'd love to get you all to mark that date in your calendars as I'd love to see ya on that special day! Thanks for reading if ya got this far and hopefully I'll see you on some dancefloor soon! Layla

You know you're on the road a lot when...

djlayla — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:56:07 GMT

you put your clean laundry right into your suitcase. This weekend we're only going to Portland, 2 hours as opposed to 9 or even 2 days to LA. Our Subee has seen lots of the I-5 corridor in the past year, but for all your beautiful Californians, Canadians and everyone in between, its so worth it! Who knows when I'll actually get a good chunk of time at home though. I miss my Eugene folks! Strange life I'm living right now... It looks like I'll be at home in July... anyone wannna do coffee?

TONIGHT - Something Special welcomes CIRCUS TRIBAL!

djlayla — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:36:21 GMT

Hello my lovely Eugene friends! Tonight we have an especially tasty treat is the lovely ladies of Circus Tribal traveling all the way from Ashland to put on a great show for all of us! Remember, if you come in costume admission is free and now everyone is free before 10:30 so come early. Curcus Tribal performs their set at 11pm so don't be too late... Here's the event post for all the details: Wednesday, April 18 Something Special takes it up a notch with special guests: CIRCUS TRIBAL - Ashland OR - www.circustribal.com Circus Tribal Bellydance combines various styles of Middle Eastern and modern dance forms to create their own unique style. Based out of Ashland, OR the group is known for their crowd-pleasing and energy intense shows. Whether traditional, tribal, or urban, Circus Tribal is devoted to furthering the art of bellydance as they entertain. Manning the decks for the evening will be resident DJ Layla droppin' sounds from around the globe... Something Special is refocusing our energy to become THE place to be each wednesday for Eugene's underground community, and now we're making it even easier for everyone to come out and play. Now anyone who wears a creative costume or brings toys to share with the dance floor (hoops, glow poi or staff, etc.) will get in FREE all night! Admission is also free before 10:30, and only $3 thereafter, but keep in mind that ALL of the door for the night goes directly to the DJ's and performers and helps us to keep the night going strong. Can't wait to see you all on the dance floor, this is a show not to be missed! Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume or toys / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo

TONIGHT (4/4) - come back to Something Special at Taboo Nightclub for FREE!!!

djlayla — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:06:17 GMT

Hello friends! After three months of great wednesdays, we're rethinking this event for spring to make it more accessible to all who want to come out and dance. We are now offering FREE admission until 10:30 and only $3 thereafter, also admission is always FREE with a great costume, or toys to share (poi, hoops, staff, whatever...) Keep in mind that all the door money collected goes straight to the performers and DJs for the night, so any donations you want to make directly support our own ability to keep this great night rocking for ALL of Eugene! Eugene, this is your night for great electronic music, cheap drinks and lots of fun with local and great guest talent from all over Oregon and beyond! So TONIGHT, Wednesday April 4: special musical guest will be CHADBENZ from Gaia Tribe Special performers will be Eugene's own TRIBE OF EVE And I will be filling the sonic spaces with the global electronic fusion sounds for bellydancers, tribal souls, and other freaks! Please join us! Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume and or toys / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo And coming up April 18, mark you calendars for guest dancers: CIRCUS TRIBAL from Ashland, OR - www.circustribal.com

DJ Layla April Events!

djlayla — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:07:28 GMT

April Fools Everyone and a huge thanks to Beka of Belly Roll Dance Co for the great photo! After an awesome time at both Tribal Throwdown, and the Nouveau Nights afterparty, Jeffe and I were off to Hawaii for 10 days of filming, DJing, and of course some serious beach time... But April proves there is no rest for the wicked as I'm jumpin' right back in tonight! Sunday April 1st A Gentleman's Night at the Indigo District This show will be the first on their brand new stage area! Showcasing the "Creme de la Femme" of Eugene's nightlife: DJs Moonvoid and Layla - bringing you Something Special every wednesday at Taboo and super hot beats tonight! Allure - Hip Hop burlesque dance troupe also heats up the stage with their own unique dance artistry! Jorah la Fleur - Spoken word artist and awesome chica rounds off the bill. A bit of something for everyone! The night kicks off at 9pm 13th and Oak 21 and over $5 at the door Wednesday April 4th Something Special at Taboo Nightclub We're rethinking this event for spring to make it more accessible to all who want to come out and dance. We are now offering FREE admission until 10:30 and only $3 thereafter, also admission is always FREE with a great costume, or toys to share (poi, hoops, staff, whatever...) Eugene, this is your night for great electronic music, cheap drinks and lots of fun with local and great guest talent from all over Oregon and beyond! This night's special musical guest will be Chad from Gaia Tribe Special performers will be Eugene's own Tribe of Eve! Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume and or toys / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo April 13-15 - Tribal Caravan Los Angles! www.tribalcaravan.com I'll be vending my wares as Layla's Locks (www.laylaslocks.com) all weekend at this great Tribal Bellydance event So Cal and am still looking for possible DJ gigs, so if you're looking for a great DJ/ bellydancer who can rock a crowd, please get in touch! Wednesday April 18 Something Special at Taboo So far it will just be me on the decks, but as the date draws near, I'm sure we'll find a willing guest DJ to share the limelight, plus as if that weren't enough the oh so talented: Circus Tribal from Ashland, OR are our special guest performers for the night! Circus Tribal Bellydance combines various styles of Middle Eastern and modern dance forms to create their own unique style. Based out of Ashland, OR the group is known for their crowd-pleasing and energy intense shows. Whether traditional, tribal, or urban, Circus Tribal is devoted to furthering the art of bellydance as they entertain. www.circustribal.com Taboo Nightclub 23 W 6th Ave across from the Hult Center. 21 and over doors at 9:30pm FREE before 10:30 or with costume / $3 admission thereafter www.tabooeugene.com myspace.com/somethingspecialtaboo And rounding off the month, I have the honor of playing at a very special show Earth Day weekend in Portland, OR: Tribal Matrix Saturday, April 21 Featuring Mayko - Tokyo, Japan - dakinirecords.com creating zen dub and asian ambient since 1994 Cheb i Sabbah - San Francisco, CA - chebisabbah.com Pioneer of the Arabic- Indian Underground sound and originator of electronic fusion world music Dance by E-Chan & Milla - Tokyo, Japan Tribal Fusion dancers known worldwide for their tight, fresh moves set to techno-tribal music. And me! DJ Layla - Eugene, OR - myspace.com/dj_layla all ages $20 admission Niaspace Dance Temple 918 Yamhill St - 4th floor tickets and info @: www.tribalmatrix.info So that's all for now for April! may the fools be of the best kind for everyone! Also a note out to my NYC people, I will be in the city May 11- 17 and am actively looking to DJ while I am out there, so if there are any opportunities, please let me know! Lotsa love and funkay funkay beats! Layla layla@djlayla.com myspace.com/dj_layla http://tribes.tribe.net/djlayla