Sons of Kemet
Saxophonist, composer, philosopher, and writer Shabaka Hutchings returns with a brand-new album from his Mercury Prize-nominated outfit Sons of Kemet. Black To The Future, the band’s fourth LP and second on Impulse! Records, was released on May 14, 2021. This is the band’s most dynamic project yet, featuring prominent vocalists including Angel Bat Dawid, poets Moor Mother and Joshua Idehen, and grime artist D Double E. The first single “Hustle” features Kojey Radical with backing vocals from singer Lianne La…
Nate Smith + Kinfolk
Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger, and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith is Sony Music Nashville’s latest signing whose personal journey inspired him to be a beacon of country-music hope, an inspirational mission he puts front-and-center. A California native, former worship leader, and lifelong music lover, Smith approaches that mission with a background as eclectic as it gets. Learning guitar at 13, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger were among those informing his powerful, fire-from-within…
The Bad Plus
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. Now in their 21st year, The Bad…
Makaya McCraven
Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force whose inventive process & intuitive, cinematic style defy categorization. French-born but raised in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts by expatriate musician parents, McCraven studied Jazz at the University of Massachusetts Amherst under the mentorship of jazz luminaries Archie Shepp, Marion Brown, and Yusef Lateef, and eventually went on to develop his chops in Chicago’s burgeoning…
Selena Por Vida Prom
Included in your prom night: - SELENA LOOKALIKE CONTEST - WINNER WILL BE CROWNED SPV PROM QUEEN - Live concert footage - Live Mariachi - Lowriders - DJ Miggy Camacho - Live performance by VIRGI DART - Professional Prom Photographer - AND MORE !!!THIS IS A DRESS UP EVENT!!! (But not necessary to attend) TICKETS - doors at 7 pm
Combo Chimbita & Pachyman
Combo Chimbita & Pachyman Featuring: Los Esplifs TICKETS - doors at 7 pm Combo Chimbita — Rooted in Colombia and based in New York, Combo Chimbita lives in the future. After playing together for years, these first-generation New Yorkers—powerhouse vocalist Carolina Oliveros, synth and bassist Prince of Queens, guitarist Niño Lento, and drummer Dilemastronauta—began experimenting with different traditional musical styles during their late night residencies at Barbès in Brooklyn. Exploring the connections between visual identity and improvisational long-form trips, Combo…
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