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31
Jan
12

United Roots & La Pena 2nd Gen Present “Young, Wild & Free” – Youth Showcase & Fundraiser on Friday February 3rd

United Roots & La Pena 2nd Gen Present “Young, Wild & Free” – Youth Showcase & Fundraiser on Friday February 3rd

United Roots and La Pena 2nd Generation are throwing a collaborative fundraising event on Friday, February 3rd. La Pena’s 2nd Generation (LP2G) is a group of young activists including volunteers and children of the original founders of La Pena who came together to help bring the next generation of culture, arts and activism to La Pena. They are opening up the La Pena Cultural Center for this United Roots youth arts showcase and fundraising event. All proceeds go towards United Roots and La Pena programs, and the show is being coordinated by La Pena’s 2nd Generation volunteers. Please come out and support, and make to invite your friends and family.

The “Young, Wild and Free” event is an all-ages event, with DJ Sake1 and DJ Twelvz holding down the dance party, and legendary Bay Area rap artist San Quinn performing at the end of the night. Throughout the evening there will be performances by youth and young adult artists from United Roots, including Necie Marie, Ya Boy Lil G, RhythM, Fly50, Knuckles, Write Eye, Pretty Dreek, Tomisha Monae, Krissy & Red. For more information call 510-834-0347 or go to www.lapena.org

When: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 – From 8pm until Midnight
Where: La Pena Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA)
What: Youth Music Showcase & Dance Party / Fundraiser for La Pena & United Roots
How: All Ages Show ($5 Youth/ $10 Adult)

26
Jan
12

Free Doomtree show at Amoeba Music Berkeley

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Amoeba Music Berkeley

Monday January 30th 5:30pm

All seven members of the Doomtree collective – the prolific pack of Minnesota musicians known for their explosive live shows, their ferociously DIY ethic, and their blatant disregard for the conventions of their genre – have built solo careers as rappers, producers, or DJs. No Kings is their second all-crew release, out now on Doomtree Records. Also catch them at Slims on January 31st!

17
Jan
12

Gappy Ranks with the 7th Street Band USA Tour Dates

The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
831.423.1336
Saturday, March 3, 2012

Gappy Ranks with The 7th Street Band

Showtime: 9:00 PM Doors: 8:30 PM
Ticket price: $10/$14
Tickets available on-line at: http://catalyst.inhousetickets.com/events/185347/GAPPY%20RANKS%20%28In%20The%20Atrium%29
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Shattuck Down Low
2284 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, California
510.548.1159
Sunday, March 4, 2012

Gappy Ranks with The 7th Street Band

DJ I-Vier

DJ Jaques

Smoke 1

10:30pm
Ticket price: $15 Adv
Tickets available on-line at: Shattuck Down Low
21+

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HopMonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Avenue
Sebastopol, California
707.829.7300
Monday, March 5, 2012

Gappy Ranks with The 7th Street Band

Showtime: TBA Doors: TBA
Ticket price: TBA
Tickets available on-line at: TBA
21+

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Harlow’s
2708 J Street
Sacramento, California
916.441.4693
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

 Gappy Ranks with The 7th Street Band

Showtime: 8:00PM
Ticket price: $12
Tickets available on-line at: https://www.gribbendesign.com/harlows/
21+

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Humboldt Brews
856 10th Street
Arcata, CA
707.826.2739
Friday, March 9, 2012

Gappy Ranks with The 7th Street Band

Showtime: TBA Doors: TBA
Ticket price: TBA
Tickets available on-line at: TBA
21+

16
Jan
12

2Racks Rap Contest Hosted by Sellassie

Club 6
60 6th Street
San Francisco, CA
415.863.1221
Saturday, January 21, 2012

2Racks Rap Contest San Francisco Hosted by Sellassie

Presented by Inhouse Talent and hosted by Socio-political Rap Artist, Activist and Entrepreneur Sellassie, the 2Racks Rap Contest is creating a movement for upcoming and independent hip hop and packing clubs for new music.   2Racks is a fast-paced, single-elimination rap competition where emcees perform original songs head to head in front of celebrity and industry professional judges, competing for a $2000 cash prize.  Designed to expose interesting and determined fresh talent, cultivate relationships, and build community, 2Racks is the newest component from Inhouse Talent, creating a fun and unique environment to discover and support independent artists.

Showtime: 9:00PM-2:00AM
Ticket price: $10
Tickets available on-line at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217354
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La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 849-2568
Sunday, April 1, 2012

2Racks Rap Contest Berkeley Hosted by Sellassie

Presented by Inhouse Talent and hosted by Socio-political Rap Artist, Activist and Entrepreneur Sellassie, the 2Racks Rap Contest is creating a movement for upcoming and independent hip hop and packing clubs for new music.   2Racks is a fast-paced, single-elimination rap competition where emcees perform original songs head to head in front of celebrity and industry professional judges, competing for a $2000 cash prize.  Designed to expose interesting and determined fresh talent, cultivate relationships, and build community, 2Racks is the newest component from Inhouse Talent, creating a fun and unique environment to discover and support independent artists.

Showtime: 8:00PM
Ticket price: $5 Adv $10 Door
Tickets available on-line at
All Ages

http://www.sellassiefrisco.com/sins/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=94

28
Dec
11

Introducing NTHGLS

“Our mission is to inspire and ignite the flame within, pushing you strive for Nothing Less. This NTHGLS video is a brief look of our build up and early steps in our pursuit to greatness.” Continue reading ‘Introducing NTHGLS’




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