ROOT DOWN 15 Year ANNIVERSARY Friday Dec 14th
When the Root Down launched 15 years ago Los Angeles was void of good events that featured funk, soul, hip-hop, breaks…a diggers and dancers paradise.There was also a need for up and coming progressive artist to be featured on a sympathetic stage. Artists like BLACK EYED PEAS, PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS, ANTI-BALAS, BREAKESTRA, CUT CHEMIST, […]
14th Annual THANKS GIVENDS Benefit event Wed Nov 21
The ULTIMATE community benefit event of the year is back again for it’s 14th edition: The 14th Annual THANKS GIVENDS BENEFIT A community effort to raise funds and awareness for programs incorporating the arts for underprivileged and at risk youth Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 9pm until 4am | 21+ w/ID | $10 DONATION @The Church […]
ODDISEE U.S. Tour drops down in Los Angeles
The son of Sudanese and American parents, Amir Mohamed was born and raised in the United States capital city of Washington DC, spending hot summers in Khartoum learning Arabic and swimming in the Nile. Growing up amidst the sounds of New York hip hop, his father playing Oud, Go-Go, and gospel, Amir took his first […]
STONES THROW at EAGLE ROCK FEST
We had the fortunate opportunity to work the stage for our Stones Throw family for the Eagle Rock music festival. Crazy day getting all their acts their do but mission accomplished. Big ups to ST for keeping it going for 15 years, continually reinventing themselves to stay relevant for the newbies. Full Album Pics Here
Cherry Poppin’ Pop-Up with Erykah Badu Pics
Well we had to say good-bye to summer and thought we would share the Cherry Poppin Pop-Up with DJ Low Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu at the Icon Rooftop for those of you who didn’t get a chance to attend. This is just the beginning so we are preppin’ for a strong summer event […]
DJ LO DOWN LORETTA BROWN aka ERYKAH BADU Sunday Sept 30
We are in the era of artists needing to constantly reinvent themselves to stay relevant to the new quick-fixed, short attention spanned audience that may not be fully aware of the impact and contribution an artists has made to our music history. This Sunday afternoon Sept 30th a new series begins called CHERRY POPPIN POP-UP, […]
MADE IN L.A. 2012
Exhibiting now through September 2, are the works of 60 L.A.-based emerging artists as part of the premier biennial surveyMade in L.A. 2012.Produced by the Hammer Museumand LA><ART, Made in L.A. 2012 celebrates the contributions of these local artists and showcases their talent at the Hammer Museum, LA><ART and Barnsdall Park in Los Feliz. From sculpture and […]
Spotlight on SZJERDENE
London-based Szjerdene is a young singer-songwriter quickly capturing our hearts. Her music and beauty are one in the same – vivid, unique and commanding. We first heard about her via UK blog, Put Me On It and immediately absorbed her soulful eclectic sound. Take a listen. www.szjerdene.com/patchwork-the-ep/www.szjerdene.com/
Malaysian Songbird: YUNA
She’s been raved about, no doubt, and is much-deserving of the attention. Yuna, (born Yunalis Zarai) is a rising star. Her voice is subtle yet strong, and beautiful guitar complements her intense lyrics. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter released her self-titled EP in 2008, in her hometown of Malaysia, and has gained steady praise and visibility ever […]
THE PEACH KINGS: Indie Bluesy Vintage Soul Rock
Add The Peach Kings to your summer playlist. Play them all year long for that matter. Their Soundcloud link defines their music genre as Rock, but after listening, you’ll find that their music can’t be narrowed down to one type. Paige’s soulful vocals do a whimsical dance over Steven’s bluesy guitar and trippy production, topped […]