Archive for the ‘Music Event’ Category

Music Event: A Night With Divinity Roxx 4.10.13

Posted: April 2, 2013 in Music Event, What's Happenin'
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It’s an unspoken truth that only the baddest rock with Beyoncé.  Love her or hate her, Beyoncé is a dynamo who, seemingly, only surrounds herself with performers of the same ilk.  So it’s absolutely no surprise that Atlanta’s own Divinity Roxx would be chosen to share the stage in the pop diva’s all-female band.  Bassist Divinity has shown up and showed out all over the world, mesmerizing audiences with funky basslines and crisps snaps.  She has served as the musical director for “The Beyoncé Experience” and “I Am…World” tours, which further solidifies Divinity’s talents, dedication and musicianship.

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Music Event: Jesse Boykins III @ The Five Spot

Posted: October 26, 2012 in Music Event, R&B, Soul
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Photo by Carol Grady of Rhythmic Images

A few nights ago, I had the pleasure of experiencing an intense soul session that completely satiated my rhythmic thirst.  Chicago native Jesse Boykins III (an Audio Gumbo favorite) touched down in Atlanta at The Five Spot and shared his “Romantic Movement” and his glorious ‘fro with his adoring listeners.  His opening acts included Micah Freeman and Gilles, whom I, unfortunately, missed out on but word is, both gentleman threw down.  I’ll be checking them out.  Another opener was the dope ass band Bosco.  Led by the funky fresh Brittany Bosco, ATL’s finest served up tunes with their last show of 2012.  Brittany B. killed with her rendition of Ralph Tresvant’s “Sensitivity,” completely transforming it into a soulful, rock joint.

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What’s Happenin’: “Change in the Game” (Short Documentary)

Posted: October 4, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, Music Event, Underground, What's Happenin'
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The director of the acclaimed short documentary Underexposed: Indie Hip Hop in Atlanta delves into another aspect of the hip hop scene: the changes of the genre from inception to the present.  W. Feagins, Jr. presents what looks to be a well-thought out piece on the inevitable evolution of hip hop and how it’s affected its artists and its audience.  Hip hop, with its international presence, has proven that it can withstand the tests of time and scrutiny, but how does its change touch those close to it?  Change In The Game will hopefully answer this question and stimulate more dialogue.

The film will premiere at A3C Film Festival at the Plaza Theater.  Get more info on the screening here.

What’s Happenin’: Area 360 Presents “Artist Development in a Dash”

Posted: September 19, 2012 in Music Event, Uncategorized
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For all performers, producers, songwriters and entertainment aspirants, Atlanta-based artist development and entertainment company Area 360 has an opportunity that you absolutely should not miss. Presenting “Artist Development in a Dash,” registrants will have a chance to quickly showcase their talent before a highly sought after and knowledgeable panel of industry professionals. After the artist’s two minute performance, the panelists will critique and provide immediate feedback on areas where the artist can improve. Artists will have one minute to ask the panel questions regarding their flourishing career.

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Music Event: Killer Mike @ The Masquerade (Into The Wild Tour – Atlanta)

Posted: June 21, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, Music Event, Review, Underground
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Tuesday night one of Atlanta’s hometown heroes blessed The Masquerade with his ghetto gospel.  Killer Mike shut shit down gloriously.  Appropriately so, the Into The Wild Tour kicked off in Atlanta and featured performances from Despot and Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, as well as producer/rapper El-P.  But for me, that night was all about Mike Bigga; he made me “hip hop happy” (word to my dude blctxt for that one!) with his performance.  When I tell you this man has the energy of a cat 1/3 his size, you wouldn’t believe me until you witnessed him jump up over a speaker.  Mike performed most of his new album R.A.P. Music to a packed crowd, feeding off the frenzied energy like a hip hop zombie (too soon?).  He had suburban White kids chanting, “Fuck Reagan” and had way back supporters bouncing to “Kryptonite” like it was 2006.  And what’s “I’m On It” without Mr. Purple Ribbon himself?  Yep, Sir Lucious Leftfoot made an appearance that will surely be added to the Atlanta Hip Hop Archives.

Check out tour dates, video footage, and photos under the cut…

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Music Event: Do For Self Presents A Night Of Soul And Funk @ The Five Spot

Posted: June 8, 2012 in Alternative, ATL Love, Funk, Hip Hop, Music Event, Soul, Underground
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The Do For Self Initiative hosted another live event on Wednesday, this time featuring soul and funk as the highlighted genre of choice. Usually, Do For Self gears their productions more towards hip hop acts but since hip hop has much soul, the natural order of thangs would eventually lead the initiative towards funky rhythms. Hosted by blctxt, the night featured performances from Jack Preston and the Dojo Collective, Richelle Brown a.k.a. Cornbread, and Naira. Each set was steeped in a beautiful cosmic energy. While all the performances were magical, I was particular fascinated by Cornbread. Shawty bad. Her presence on that stage made me wanna kick off my shoes, light a j, and engulf myself in the sounds. Also, T-Bird and the Breaks travelled from Austin, TX to headline and inject their own brand of funk onto the scene. They played a mean cover of Aloe Blacc’s “I Need A Dollar.”

I told y’all last time about how a Do For Self production is laid out: collectiveness, unity, and dope energy. Ain’t nothin’ changed. Definitely be sure to check out each artists’ Twitter to find out more about them. You are welcomed.

*All photos courtesy of Underexposed’s Instagram and Facebook pages. ‘Preciate ya!*

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Watch This (and vote!): UNDEREXPOSED: Indie Hip Hop in Atlanta

Posted: March 2, 2012 in ATL Love, Music Event, Underground, Where You From
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There is most certainly a movement happening here in Atlanta: the continuous rise of indie hip hop.  Unfortunately, it’s rarely captured by the radio or the television.  But fear not.  Photographer/film maker/web designer W. Feagins, Jr. of High Impact Multimedia Designs shot an intimate look of Atlanta’s musical culture that many times goes unseen by mainstream eyes.  UNDEREXPOSED: Indie Hip Hop in Atlanta highlights the incredibly lively spirit of the underground hip hop movement.  With interviews featuring more than 40 people with ties to the indie community, Feagins shines a light of awareness and relevancy to what’s been going down in the cut for quite some time.  If you’re in Atlanta, this film should encourage you to spend time in venues such as 529, Apache Cafe, the Sound Table and other dope spots that showcase the undeniable talent tearing through ATL’s hip hop scene.

Visit UNDEREXPOSED on the web for more info.

The film is nominated for Creative Loafing’s 2012 ATL Short Cuts Viewer’s Choice.  Vote for the short here.  Voting ends on March 16th, so get on it!

Event: Soul Train Line Flash Mob!

Posted: February 8, 2012 in ATL Love, Funk, Music Event, Soul
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Yes!  My wish has been fulfilled.

Thanks to ATL’s own, soul singer sanga Anthony David and event promoter extraordinaire Jay Carter, the Soul Train is coming to the A.  After peepin’ what’s gone down in both NYC and Chicago, David felt it only right to bring the Funky Express down home.

The urban cities, including Atlanta, benefitted greatly from Don Cornelius’ vision, even beyond the fun and great music the show brought into our homes every week. We feel it’s only right for us to show our immense love and appreciation of Don and his legacy after his untimely passing.–Anthony David

Bet!  If you’re in Atlanta, you have to partake in the boogie.  Don Cornelius would have wanted it that way.

Where: Loca Luna 550-C Amsterdam Ave  NE Atlanta, GA 30306

When: February 12, 2012

Time: 3pm

Music Event: Nicolay and The Hot At Nights @ Apache Cafe

Posted: February 3, 2012 in Jazz, Music Event
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Last week, I witnessed soul on ice.  Nicolay (producer and 1/2 of The Foreign Exchange) and jazz trio The Hot At Nights put on a phenomenally cool show at the Apache Cafe.  The four piece band, Chris Boerner on guitar, Matt Douglas on sax, Nick Baglio on drums and Nicolay on keyboard, kept the crowd moving and grooving the whole way through.  With their recent release, Shibuya Session EP, Nicolay and The Hot At Nights have been touring the east coast, mesmerizing the masses.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience.  It was such a pleasure watching and listening to artists that truly enjoy their craft.  The passion of the music was so authentic, you could feel it emanating through the room.  If you ever get a chance to check the collaboration out, don’t even think about hesitating.

Above, there’s footage of the band performing two track’s from The Foreign Exchange’s Authenticity, “Eyes to the Sky” and “All Roads.”

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Music Event: Do For Self @ 529

Posted: January 30, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, Music Event, Underground
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Last week, I had the privilege of attending one of the dopest hip hop shows my body has rocked to.  The Do For Self Initiative hosted its first show of its 2012 concert series.  According to the website:

“Do For Self is a community initiative aimed at promoting all humans to be self sufficient.  Free from brain wash, and tyranny of the mind, and body.   Applying the philosophy of “Every Option Every Variable” to every decision… I present direction – organized from each according to ability, to each according to need.” -GBK

Hosted by Methuzulah with special guest DJ Trackstar, with performances from the rhythmic collective Capacity Demo (DJs Illastrate, AmDex and DT, and flutist Rasheeda Ali), Tef Poe, Ekundayo, Gotta Be Karim, Clan Destined, Sha Stimuli, and Boog Brown, every act that hit the stage brought fire.

This showcase was what the culture of hip hop is all about: connectedness, vivid storytelling, self-sufficiency, and rhymes that move the crowd.  If what went down at 529 is any indication of what Do For Self has in store, I would definitely recommend anyone in ATL to check out the next show.  Check the website for any upcoming events.

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