Is it a Funky Jew Friday?
So we got a Jewish kid named Dr. K running around Dot with a Umass Boston hoodie on making hip hop videos. I have some fans of Funky Jew Friday here on DotRat.com …but I’m still trying to figure out if Dr. K is the real …
The Neighborhood
Double Dutch and The Ave…
Racism exists on both sides of Dot Ave. Things have become better over the years but tensions do flare from time to time. The questions being raised by the recent Ups and Downs stabbings sparked my interest in writing about this. And I will try …
Who shanked the bouncer?
Apparently someone shanked the bouncer at the Pony Room last night….or Up’s and Downs for you youngins. I guess last night was a downer for the bouncer….he got stabbed in the leg while trying to break up a fight. Why am I not surprised? Universal …
Southie has rappers?
I know…not the first place you would expect hip hop artists to call home. I do remember a good crew out of Southie back in the 90’s called Bonewinkle. But other than that it’s been pretty quiet. So here comes Double Vision…these 2 dudes look …
PS Gourmet Coffee comes to Dot…
You know that spot in Southie that some of us Dot Rats flock to for a killer iced coffee. YA Dude….the word around Dot is they are setting up camp at the old Looney Liquors in Adams Corner. I don’t know about you but I’m …
Dead Friends…
It’s time to do a spotlight on a band that is as readily identified with Dorchester as our beloved Street Dogs. Dead Friends was formed in the fall of 2008 and have spent the last 3 years refining their hardcore punk sound. They say all music can invoke …
Triple Decker Hockey…
You don’t need a ton of cash, 2 acres of land or an engineering degree. All you need is a big strong dad with a few tools and a desire to see his boys have fun. Check out this great little rink set behind my …