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Bullets & Love 3 Mannequin Art Show

Here’s a few pics from the Bullets & Love 3 Mannequin Art Show at Fresthetic in Brooklyn, NY. The show will be up till March 9th, 2010 and features the work of M. Tony, Destroy & Rebuild, Sylvia Ortiz, Kevin Champeny, ees & Msmensen, See One, Leo Tecosky, Marguaxtron, Josh Diaz, Juan Doe, KA, Marthalicia, Nelson Caban, Rob Fokused, Munish Asnani, Sofia Maldonado, Savior Elmundo, Cekis Salo, Made in Bklyn, Bonafide Rojas, and Mincho Vega. For more info go to: www.fresthetic.com

Artist: Randy Quiles

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Artist: Kay Aye

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Artist: Josue Diaz


Paid Dues 2010

The “PAID DUES” INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP FESTIVAL presented by MURS 3:16 in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill Smoke Out)–will return Saturday, April 3 to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA for the fifth consecutive year. Named “Independent hip-hop’s premiere festival” by SOHH.COM, the festival supports this genre of music where advanced lyricism, stinging political commentary and quality DJ performances flourish in a seemingly parallel universe.

The 2010 lineup will feature performances from ICE CUBE, MURS & 9TH WONDER, TECH N9NE, RAEKWON, JAY ELECTRONICA, THA DOGG POUND, DILATED PEOPLES, PSYCHO REALM, NECRO, PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS, DEL THA FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN, FREEWAY AND JAKE ONE, RANDOM AXE FEATURING SEAN PRICE, GUILTY SIMPSON AND BLACK MILK, R.A. THE RUGGED MAN, STRONG ARM STEADY, SHAPE SHIFTERS, CURREN$Y, DOOMTREE, MAC LETHAL, POTLUCK, AFRO CLASSICS, DOM KENNEDY, HOPIE SPITSHARD, DJ ROWDY A, MC PROTOTYPE PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS: FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP; the event will be hosted by ANGELA YEE & DJ WONDER, DJ VAL THE VANDLE & DUMBFOUNDED.


PRISON INC

Prison Inc., group show exhibition curated by Gregg Stone, featuring a large collection of drawings created by incarcerated artists with letters from the artists. Additionally, Crewest officially opens a new “Featured Artist Room.” This new Featured Artist Room will feature monthly installations by featured artists selected by Crewest. Kicking off inside this new room, Crewest presents “Life Inside” a collaborative installation, directed under Edgar “OSOK” Hoill, featuring the creative works of Adrian Nieto, John Jarasa, Gregg Stone, Juan Sanchez Jr., Salim Assid Jr., Elena Dominguez, David Montes and Rafael Vasquez. Dedicated and inspired by the trying times of prison.




































































































































Exhibiting Artists:
Gregg Stone, Edgar “OSOK” Hoill, Kenny McDermott, J. Cheddah, Leno Delgado, William Woods, Klive Hulsey, Martin Bueno, Javier, Penko, Warlock, Oscar Campos, Adrian Nieto, John Jarasa, Juan Sanchez Jr., Salim Assid Jr., Elena Dominguez, David Montes and Rafael Vasquez.

This is exhibition will be open to the public till Feb 27, 2010. For more information check out Crewest, 110 Winston St., Los Angeles, CA

Links:

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Disco Biscuits’ New Album: Planet Anthem

The Disco Biscuits are getting ready to release their long-awaited new album, Planet Anthem, which will be available March 16th. The album marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Since they formed in 1995, the guys created their own movement by fusing the jam band and electronic music scenes. However, their forthcoming release prominently features elements of pop, indie dance, hip hop, and straight up rock music. The Biscuits also collaborated for the first time with multiple producers, songwriters, and outside musicians, including Don Cheegro and Dirty Harry (Ludacris, Chris Brown, Beanie Sigel). The result is an album filled with sing along melodies and infectious beats.




The Biscuits will be hosting their even Bisco Inferno at Red Rocks on May 29th. This year’s lineup will feature Aeroplane, Pnuma Trio, The Crystal Method (DJ Set), Booka Shade, The Glitch Mob and of course 2 sets of the Biscuits. Stay tuned for an announcement regarding the onsale and other shows in Colorado prior Red Rocks.


Disco Biscuits Tour Dates:


2/18 @ Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD

2/19 @ Lupos, Providence, RI

2/20 @ Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA

2/21 @ Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, NH

3/17 @ Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

3/18 @ The Egg Center For Performing Arts, Albany, NY

3/19 @ House of Blues, Boston, MA

3/20 @ Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ

3/26 @ Ultra Music Festival, Miami, FL

(w/ Deadmau5, Tiesto, Will.I.Am and others)

4/14 @ Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC

4/15 @ Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, NC

4/16 @ The National, Richmond, VA

4/17 @ The National, Richmond, VA

4/18 @ The NorVa, Norfolk, VA

4/20 @ 9:30 Club, Washington, DC

4/21 @ The Jefferson Theatre, Charlottesville, VA

4/22 @ The Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT

4/23 @ Kirby Center For Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, PA

4/24 @ House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ

4/25 @ Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT

05/29 @ Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, CO (Bisco Inferno)

07/15 – 0/17 @ Camp Bisco, Mariaville, New York

For More Info:
www.discobiscuits.com


Piecebook Reloaded discussion

Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings, 1985-2005
Slide show and conversation with authors Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente and contributing artists Keo TC5 and Rab CAC

Piecebook Reloaded is a tribute to the work of New York City’s graffiti community in its most private form—the sketches and drawings that fill hundreds of piecebooks that make their way through some of the greatest artists in the community. Unlike the more controversial forms of graffiti, which are also acts of vandalism, the art of the piecebook breaks no laws and puts no one in harm’s way.

Sacha and David, longtime Brooklynites who are deeply connected to local street art culture, will host a talk with some of the artists, which will include a sideshow presentation of many of the pieces and the chance to get books signed by graffiti impresarios.

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Love/Hate: A Collaborative Exhibition

We didn’t plan on coming across this. We just decided to hit up Chicago in the middle of the night a week ago or so and got an invitation from a friend. Love/Hate is a collaborative art installation by Revise CMW and CZR PRZ, two respected artists from Chicago. The exhibit was curated by Allison Glenn and hosted by TOJO Gallery. We’ve been running around and a little behind but we still wanted to post this pics. All the work was amazing. Good sounds and good people. Thank you!

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Professor Griff (Public Enemy) speaking about hip-hop

Here’s a little big of footage I shot last night at 5E Gallery in Detroit of Professor Griff (Public Enemy) speaking about the current condition and issues with in the hip-hip community and culture.  These four segments of footage only represent bits pieces of his speech. If anything that is said strikes your interest, please take a moment to dig deeper and research a little bit.










Glenn Barr Solo Show @ 323 East

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His work has been featured in Mad Magazine, DC Comics, background stylings for The Ren and Stimpy Show, Bjork’s “I Miss You” Video, galleries around the world, not to mention just about every major art publication that has anything to offer. Glenn Barr and 323 East are preparing for the opening of his first solo show in Detroit in seven years.

In celebration of the show, Barr is making available 35 limited edition, signed and numbered Giclee prints sold exclusively through 323East, available opening night. Glenn Barr’s Solo Exhibit at 323East opens Wednesday October 28 with an artist’s reception from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., and runs through November 27. The show is free and open to the public.

For more information go to:
323 East’s Official Website
Glenn Barr’s Official Website


Movement – Torino Music Festival

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The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (D.E.M.F), now known as Movement, has been held in Detroit every Memorial Day since 2000. The first year the event was held for free. Over a million people attended from across the globe.  Movement – Torino is the third international extension of this event as of last year. The has been recognized as the World’s Best Halloween Indoor Music Event and attracts nearly 15, 000 people.

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Here is this years info:


Thursday – warm-up party:

Location: to be confirmed

Artist: Omar S

Friday:

Location: Pala Olimpico Isozaki di Torino

Artists: Luciano, Derrick May, Phil Weeks, Chris Carrier, Hugo, DJ Torpez, Sten, Gambo

Live Bands: A Mountain Of One, Motel Connection

Saturday:

Location: Pala Olimpico Isozaki di Torino

Artist: Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Stacey Pullen, Mike Huckaby, Krakatoa, Michel Cleis, Didier Alline, Danny Fiddo, Vasta, Frola

VENUE: Pala Olimpico Isozaki di Torino

—Palaisozaki, Corso Sebastopoli, 123, 10134 Torino, Piemonte

For More Info, updates and Tickets – Click Here


Big Tune Producer Battle – Regional Finals – Detroit

Red Bull’s Big Tune Beat Battle regional finals this year in Detroit was live. This  producer battle was held at the Magic Stick in Detroit, MI. Hosted by Jonathan Moore, one of the co-founders w/ Vitamin D, Toby Fresh, and Jake One. Apollo Brown is going to the finals in Atlanta to represent Detroit. Detroit’s own Frank Dukes came in second place. Guilty Simpson performed. Black Milk played some new beats and some unreleased material. A handful of other local Detroit talent such as Nick Speed & DJ Dez (Slum Village) took part as well. Shouts out to everybody involved in every level. Here’s just a few shots. Check us out on Facebook or Flickr for more photos, courtesy of Mary Ellis.

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E.S.P. – 4th Annual Tri-Coastal Graffiti Showcase

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