Michelle S. West
minneapolis, mn
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Women
- Member since: 2007-02-09 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-09-17 00:00:00
- Events: 12
Events:
Guru's Jazzmatazz
Where: First Ave.
Date: 2007-07-19 18:30:00
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$16.00 advance / $17.00 door 18+ NY, NY----Guru is a walking testament to Hiphop’s spirit, culture and timelessness and his journey in the music industry has been one long ride that contains one classic recording after another; from his work with the legendary Gang Starr, to becoming one of the first artists to fuse Hiphop and Jazz, Guru’s legacy and legend will never be forgotten and he plans on furthering that legacy with his 7 Grand label venture. As the momentum continues to build around the second single, “Hood Dreaming”, (the single peaked at #3 on Hot 97’s top twenty countdown in March 2006) from Guru & Solar’s Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures, (which was hailed for the new sound Solar supplied for Guru from respected outlets such as The Source, NY Post, Essence, Black Beat, etc) featured Styles P, Talib Kweli, B-Real, Jean Grae and continues to sell (nearing 100K units) nearly nine-months after its release, the duo is already in the process of working on the fourth installment of Guru’s always inventive and compelling Jazzmatazz series. Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 will be released in early 2007 and will be preceded by the LP’s lead-single, which will appear in the fall of 2006. Always pushing the envelope, Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 will be a double-disc endeavor that will be entirely produced by Solar and co-produced by Guru. Already gushing over the early recording sessions, Guru lamented “the tracks Solar and I have laid down are incredible and it’s going to be the best Jazzmatazz yet.” In the past, Guru’s Jazzmatazz endeavors have enabled him to collaborate with a who’s who list of legendary musical icons; including Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Chaka Khan, Isaac Hayes and Branford Marsalis. Early confirmed guests on Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 include, Raheem Devaughn, David Sanborn, Common, Sleepy brown, Vivian Green, Blackalicious, Omar, Caron Wheeler, and Damian Marley, among others. Similar to Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures, Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 will be released on Guru and Solar’s own label 7 Grand Records, a label that although only a year in its inception, has already produced great results and allows Guru & Solar the ability to handle business on their own terms as Solar asserts “7 Grand Records is the epitome of what great NY Hiphop represents taken to the new millennium and beyond! Independent Hip Hop has always been free from corporate BS and 7 Grand is the company that will bring that concept forward.” Likewise, Guru proclaims “7 Grand Records allows me not only to be creative, but to finally be in control of my creativity. With us you've got a legendary spitter that’s still hungry and still relevant, teamed up with the hottest New York producer in the game, which makes for a musical vision that is powerfully important and virtually unstoppable.” With a career that spans over a decade and one that is now eleven-LP’s deep, Guru has been able to stay relevant when many of his counterparts have faded into the background. Now with a new musical and business partnership in full motion with Solar, Guru feels even more reinvigorated. When asked how he has been able stay such a viable force in the music industry Guru states matter of factly “be honest with yourself, be original, be open to criticism and don’t be afraid to reinvent and recreate oneself". Prepare to Step In the Arena again!
Aesop Rock with The Octopus Project
Where: First Ave.
Date: 2007-09-16 20:00:00
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AESOP ROCK featuring ROB SONIC and DJ BIG WHIZ with special guests THE OCTOPUS PROJECT and BLOCKHEAD with DJ SIGNIFY $15.00 advance / $17.00 door 8:00 PM / 18+
Magnolia Electric Company
Where: 7th Street Entry
Date: 2007-08-25 20:00:00
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Magnolia Electric Company plays the kind of rock you'd expect to hear in the '70s. Fog is Andrew Broder who makes his music with piano, guitar, turntables, keyboards, percussion, electronics, voices, household items, poems, found sounds, clicks, pops, fragments, heart, brain, guts and so on. The Winter Blanket features Stephanie Davila (vocals, guitar, lap steel, piano), Doug Miller (vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano), Todd Hansen (drums, Casio) and Dave Campbell (bass, keyboards, vocals).
10,000 Arts Crawl
Where: Hirshfield's Design Studio
Date: 2007-07-26 18:00:00
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Join us for a design crawl on Glenwood Avenue, featuring music, visual and design arts, and performing arts at multiple venues. Food and beverage sampling throughout the evening. The Crawl will take place on between Lyndale and Girard Avenues North on Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis. The evening will include performances by Ghost in the Water, The Brass Kings, Beatrix Jar, and JAO.
1st Annual Finnegans Summer Fest
Where: Cabooze
Date: 2007-06-09 13:00:00
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Finnegan’s, along with the Minneapolis Jaycees and Heading Home Hennepin, are hosting an unforgettable event at The Cabooze. Finnegan’s Irish Amber is celebrated both for its quality beer and for donating all of its profits to local charitable organizations and they have recently partnered with the Jaycees to expand their socially-conscious influence in the Twin Cities. On June 9, 2007, they will join Heading Home Hennepin, a initiative to end homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County within 10 years. Funds raised at Finnegan’s Summerfest will provide critical resources to local programs for homeless youth. You simply can’t afford to miss this amazing lineup of local talent, all brought together for a common cause. This all-day block party, lasting from 1:00pm to 2:00am at the Cabooze and surrounding area on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, features an incredible collection of local artists on 3 outdoor and indoor stages. This is sure to be a “must attend” event on the Twin Cities’ music scene. Come see how it all begins. Tickets are $25.00 at the door or $20.00 advance by enclosing a check made out to Finnegans Summerfest and mailing to Finnegans SummerFest Attn: Stacy's Tickets 3216 Holmes Avenue South, Mpls., MN 55408 Call Judy Shields at 952.221.1723 with any questions! Mention Stacy's Tickets and get $5.00 off! ------------------ Here's a partial line up: Martin Keller, author of Music Legends: A Rewind on the Minnesota Music Scene, calls this list of bands, "One of the best line-ups of local music`that I've ever seen!" Dave Pirner and the Volunteers, Mark Mallman, Tim Mahoney, The Alarmists, The Delilahs REUNION, White Light Riot, Vicious Vicious, The Melismatics, Epic Hero, Charlie Parr, The Brothers Fratzich, Joanna James, Billy Johnson, Kevin Bowe, Jeff Aurndel, and more!
Cinematic Orchestra w/Special Guests
Where: Fine Line Music Cafe
Date: 2007-09-21 20:00:00
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The Cinematic Orchestra is a British-based jazz and electronic outfit, created in the late 1990s by Jason Swinscoe, which records on the Ninja Tune independent record label. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets $15 in advance / $17 day of show 18+ Show Buy Tickets
The Bangles
Where: First Ave.
Date: 2007-08-23 18:00:00
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The Bangles are back together and playing the hits you know like 'Manic Monday,' 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and 'Eternal Flame' along with new songs.
Last Comic Standing's Mel Silverback/Dan Licoppe
Where: Joke Joint Comedy Club
Date: 2008-01-11 20:00:00
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Tickets: $15 Dan is a versatile, multi talented comedian. He's a stand up comic who headlines comedy clubs in Canada and the U.S. ; a character and sketch performer who has trained and performed with Second City in Toronto; an improviser; a musician; and he can even put on a tuxedo and gorilla mask and do a little soft shoe. He's been described as smart, yet silly, with an engaging performing style that appeals to all types of audiences. Perhaps Dan's crowning achievement to date has been Mel Silverback. Dan created and embodies the character Mel Silverback - a tuxedo clad, old-time Catskills mountain gorilla stand- up comic with an edge, who tells it like it is. Mel was a crowd favorite on last season's Last Comic Standing.