Unshazamable
Burt Blackarach’s Unshazamable is a live DJ experience built around music you can’t simply pull up on your phone. Drawing from Burt’s deep collection of rare vinyl, obscure recordings, forgotten gems, alternate versions, samples, and music from his family’s historic Salamani Music catalog, the show connects generations of music in unexpected ways. Part DJ set, part storytelling experience, Unshazamable explores the stories behind the records—including music created by Burt’s own family and later sampled or rediscovered by generations of artists. It’s a celebration of digging, discovery, musical lineage, and the thrill of hearing something incredible that Shazam can’t tell you about.
A musical journey through a Grammy award winner's priceless collection of vinyl and his father's original 1960's and 1970's recordings featuring rare gems from legendary musicians -- and the backstories behind them. Don't worry about using a music app to identify the songs you'll be bobbing your head to—the songs from Burt's secret family stash are #UnShazamable.
Burt's show ranged from Steely Dan to Public Enemy with an unexpected connectivity and narrative. His offering of unpublished music and personal story combined to make it an exceptional evening.
- Christopher: Airbnb, March 2018