Kickin’ Up Dust: Echo Room’s Vinyl-Only Showcase for Record Store Day
Kickin’ Up Dust, DJ Kemit’s monthly all-vinyl 45s party, returns to Echo Room on Saturday, April 12, with a record collector’s dream lineup in celebration of Record Store Day. The jazz kissa listening bar nestled at the bottom of the hill on Westside Motor Lounge‘s complex and meticulously curated by four legendary Atlanta DJs, Kai Alce, Salah Ananse, Mike Zarin, and the Kickin’ Up Dust architect- DJ Kemit welcomes world-renowned DJ and producer Rich Medina for a set of rare, all-vinyl 45s, side by side- a not-to-be-missed rare evening of two of the most respected deejays in the world sharing the decks for a night of deep cuts, undeniable grooves, and pure turntable mastery—no laptops, no gimmicks, just skill and soul.
“Kickin Up Dust is a night for the heads, the dancers, and the music lovers,” says Aishah Rashied Hyman, event series producer. “We designed Echo Room for this experience—an intimate, sonically rich space where vinyl reigns supreme. The energy, music, and culture all come alive here.”
Kickin’ Up Dust, DJ Kemit’s monthly all-vinyl 45s party has become a staple in Atlanta’s music scene, bringing together collectors, DJs, and dancers for an immersive experience in analog sound. From rare grooves to acid jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop B-sides, this event is a masterclass in curation. “Vinyl 45s force you to be intentional,” says DJ Kemit, creator of Kickin’ Up Dust. “You’ve got two to four minutes to make an impact before it’s time to switch records. That keeps you sharp- keeps you creative. And when you have someone like Rich Medina beside you, the bar is set even higher.”
For two decades, Medina, DJ Kemit, and Hyman have been pushing creative boundaries together, crafting groundbreaking music and art installations that blend sound, storytelling, and immersive design. A platinum-selling producer, poet, and Ivy League lecturer, Medina is known for his legendary parties, Jump N Funk and Lil’ Ricky’s Rib Shack, as well as his work with artists like Jill Scott and J Dilla. With over 40,000 records in his collection and four decades behind the decks, he brings unparalleled knowledge and passion to every set.
In addition to back-to-back vinyl sets by Kemit and Medina, the Record Store Day edition of Kickin Up Dust will feature a crating digging vinyl pop-up shop of must-have records, a vendor market with a curated selection of local artisans and makers featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods, and exclusive DJ Kemit releases including original pressings.
For ticket options and additional details, visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com.
