THE ROVING EYE.THE caffeine in the coffee isn't the only thing that gets people jumping at The Booth in Hollywood. A promotions company by day, the establishment at 6683 Hollywood Blvd. becomes a mini-club/coffeehouse by night where professional and aspiring DJs get to spin tunes. Anyone can take a turn at the turntable A playback machine for vinyl phonograph records, which were a major music distribution medium throughout the 20th century. The turntable contains a rotating platter to hold and spin the disc and an arm that holds a cartridge and needle (stylus). , as long as owners Charlie Collins and DJ Ty like what they hear. "We either yank Yank steamship stoker vainly tries to climb the social ladder, then fails in attempt to avenge himself on society. [Am. Drama: O’Neill The Hairy Ape in Sobel, 339] See : Failure (jargon) yank the headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. off or say, 'Continue,'" said Collins, a 32-year-old former DJ. "We're brutal. If a DJ comes in and spins a certain style, we'll give them our true opinion." The Booth provides entertainment for night owls, and can get plenty lively after hours Adv. 1. after hours - not during regular hours; "he often worked after hours" , Collins pointed out. "(When) the clubs get out, people need a place to sober up Verb 1. sober up - become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up" sober become, get, go - enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; ," he said. "We'll take care of them, and we'll feed them." Collins is convinced The Booth's mix of services - which range from placing people on guest lists for clubs to selling turntable needles -- represents the future of commerce. "That's the next wave," he said. The Booth is usually open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Although those hours are subject to change, without notice. "It depends on when we want to work," Collins said. "We can hang out. We can shut the doors anytime we want." |
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