In New York. Thanks for leaving some of your fellow city peers out on this one.
Wiz Khalifa – The Waken Baken Tour
On tour with Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf AND NO STOPS IN THE DISTRICT. C’mon son. Dates after the jump.
Sep 16th The Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, PA
Sep 19th Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA
Sep 21st Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
Sep 22nd Lupos Heartbreak hotel Providence, RI
Sep 25th Stages Nightclub Kingston, ON, CANADA
Sep 26th The Opera House Toronto, ON, CANADA
Sep 28th Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Sep 29th Metro Chicago, IL
Sep 30th Canopy Club Urbana, IL
Oct 1st Orpheum Theater Madison, WI
Oct 2nd Ferri State University Big Rapids, MI
Oct 4th The Union Bar Iowa City, IA
Oct 5th First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Oct 6th Sokol Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska
Oct 7th Ogden Theater Denver, CO
Oct 8th Fox Theater Boulder, CO
Oct 9th The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
Oct 10th In The Venue Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 12th Knitting Factory Boise, ID
Oct 14th Fortune Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Oct 15th Showbox Sodo Seattle, WA
Oct 16th Wow Hall Eugene, OR
Oct 17th Humboldt State University Arcata, California
Oct 26th Rialto Theater Tucson, AZ
Oct 27th Venue of Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ
Oct 28th Sunshine Theater Albuqerque, New Mexico
Oct 29th House Of Blue Dallas, TX
Oct 30th Emo’s Austin, TX
Oct 31st House of Blues Houston, TX
Nov 2nd House of Blues New Orleans, LA
Nov 4th Club At Firestone Orlando, Florida
Nov 5th The Ritz Tampa, FL
Nov 6th Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Nov 10th The National Richmond, VA
Nov 11th The Norva Norfolk, VA
Nov 14th Northern Lights Clifton Park, NY
It’s Official: The ‘More about Nothing’ Show
Well, it’s official!! Wondering why he’s not doing the show in DC?? Because (as he states on Twitter) he has done 930 Club like 7 times.
(Jon’s Note: I don’t care if he performed in the 930 Club 700 times, he just got through explaining how he is the face of Hip-Hop for D.C., and this IS his city. The exclusivity should be here.)
Canibus – Golden Terra of Rap
An apparently older track that DJ Premier recently decided to let loose. Nice. Also, if you’re in the DC area tonight, he’ll be at Bohemian Caverns along with Silent Knight, Emile YX & Angelo (Black Noise from South Africa), Judah, Rasi Caprice, Black Mercer, SmCity and Lyriciss & Pro’Verb. $20/$25 under 21, 9 p.m.
Download: Canibus – Golden Terra of Rap
B.o.B Free Myspace Event
MySpace Music + HP PCs with Beats Audio™ and Windows® 7 Presents
B.o.B. LIVE from Atlanta!
Experience music like never before!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
1374 West Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-884-1365
DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM AND WILL CLOSE ONCE THE VENUE REACHES CAPACITY! TICKETS DO NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION!
If you can’t attend, check out the show LIVE streaming on MySpace 7/31 at 6pm PST / 9pm EST on www.myspace.com/mslive!
For more info:
www.myspace.com/mslive
www.myspace.com/bobatl
TicketMaster
Web: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Phone: (404)249-6400
Outlets: Publix Supermarkets / Tower Records
I wonder if I’d be able to stream it here…hmmm…
Atmosphere – To All My Friends Tour
Starting September 8th, along with Blueprint, Grieves, Budo and DJ Rare Groove. You can get more info here. Not fans of DC, I see.
09.08 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theatre
09.09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Riverside Theater
09.10 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
09.11 – Covington, KY @ Madison Theater
09.12 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
09.15 – Bozeman, MT @ Gallatin Co. Fairgrounds
09.16 – Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
09.17 – Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
09.18 – Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
09.20 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
09.21 – Bend, OR @ Midtown
09.22 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
09.24 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
09.25 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
09.27 – Arcata, CA @ Arcata Community Center
09.28 – Sacramento, CA @ Sacramento State University Union
09.29 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
10.01 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10.02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
10.04 – Rapid City, SD @ Dublin Square
10.05 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Empire Fair Expo Hall
10.06 – Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court
10.07 – Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
More Of Freddie Gibbs’ Performance At Pitchfork
For the Str8 Killa No Filla fans out there…also, if you’re in New York 8/3:
Cypress Hill – Legalize It 2010 Tour
Another tour. Closest stop is Baltimore, unfortunately. Tour dates below:
7/22 – Boston, MA, Bank of America Pavilion
7/24 – Danbury, CT, Ives Concert Park
7/25 – Asbury Park, NJ, Stone Pony Summerstage
7/28 – Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Amphitheatre
7/29 – Baltimore, MD, Pier Six Pavillion
7/30 – Portsmouth, VA, nTelos Pavilion
7/31 – Philadelphia, PA, Penn’s Landing
8/01 – Buffalo, NY, Rocks The Harbor
8/04 – Detroit, MI, Fillmore Detroit
8/05 – Chicago, IL, House of Blues
8/06 – Columbus, OH, LC Outdoor Pavilion
8/07 – Chicago, IL, Lollapalooza
8/12 – Kansas City, MO, Crossroads
8/13 – Omaha, NE, Anchor Inn
8/14 – Denver, CO, Mile High Music Festival
8/15 – San Francisco, CA, Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
8/18 – Myrtle Beach, SC, House of Blues
8/19 – Atlanta, GA, The Tabernacle
8/20 – Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
8/21 – West Boca Raton, FL, Sunset Cove Amphitheatre
B.o.B. – The Shootin’ For Stars Tour
It was coming soon. B.o.B. has announced his first headlining tour, which will begin in Australia 7/21. The first U.S. stop will be 7/31 in Atlanta (naturally). The full schedule is below (I like how he’s hitting up DC twice).
JULY
24 Osaka, JPN Club Quattro
25 Tokyo, JPN T okyo Garden Hall
31 Atlanta, GA MySpace Live @ Center Stage
AUGUST
1 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
3 St. Louis, MO Six Flags
4 Gurnee, IL Six Flags
6 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza
6 Dallas, TX House of Blues
7 Columbia, MD Summer Spirit Festival @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
8 Toronto, ONT Z103.5 Summer Rush Toronto @ Kingswood Music Theater
10 Comstock Park, MI 104.5 WSNX’s Rock The Rapids @ Fifth Third Ballpark
11 Austintown, OH Club Gossip
13 Springfield, MA Six Flags
14 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront
15 Boston, MA House of Blues
17 New York, NY Irving Plaza
18 Jackson, NJ Six Flags
20 Washington, DC American University
21 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
22 Atlanta, GA Six Flags
24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
25 Orlando, FL University of Central Florida
26 Jacksonville, FL University of Northern Florida
28 Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth
31 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
SEPTEMBER
4 Oneonta, NY SUNY Oneonta
16 Blacksburg, VA Virginia Tech University – Burris Hall Auditorium
17 Detroit, MI Grey Goose Event – Venue TBA
18 Utica, NY Utica College
19 Princeton, NJ Princeton University
21 Lawrence, KS University of Kansas – Liberty Hall
22 Columbia, MO University of Missouri
OCTOBER
14 Fresno, CA Big Fresno Fairgrounds
21 Lexington, KY Memorial Coliseum
22 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University
23 Atlanta, GA Emory University
24 Towson, MD Towson University
28 Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University – Wilson Hall
29 Lewisburg, PA Sojka Pavilion
30 Washington, DC Grey Goose Event – Venue TBA
2010 Virgin Mobile Festival
The lineup — so far — is as follows:
•Chromeo
•Die Antwoord
•Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
•Jimmy Eat World
•Joan Jett
•LCD Soundsystem
•Ludacris
•M.I.A.
•Matt & Kim
•Modeselektor
•Neon Indian
•Pavement
•Sleigh Bells
•T.I.
•The Temper Trap
•Thievery Corporation
•Yeasayer
Tickets will be available starting on Saturday at 10 a.m. via TicketFly. There is a VIP option for $125, which will grant access to assigned pavilion seating; additionally, those who donate $5 to The RE*Generation (Virgin’s charitable initiative to end youth homelessness) when they reserve tickets will receive an audio mix comprised of all of the artists scheduled to perform at FreeFest.
Can’t wait for September? Check out DCist’s dispatches from the 2008 and 2009 editions of the festival.
Trae Day 2010
From IAP TV, in its entirety:
July 22nd marks the 3rd anniversary of “Trae Dayâ€, an honor bestowed upon rapper Trae Tha Truth by City Hall for his never-ending support and charitable works within Houston’s less fortunate communities. This year’s celebration will be held at the former International Ballroom, located at 14035 Main Street, Houston, TX and will be Trae’s biggest event yet. The roster of performers expected include Lupe Fiasco, Yo Gotti, Wacka Flocka, Sean Garret, Young Buck and members of Young Money, as well as Trae himself, brother Jay’Ton and Big Pokey. Hosts for the event include DJ Khaled, Sirius’ Angela Yee, former Party 93.3 jock Crisco Kidd and comedian, Lil Duval and the entire event is once again free to the public.
Trae and his non-profit, Angels By Nature/A Better Neighborhood, will also be sponsoring a host of family entertainment to include train rides, pony rides and face painting as well as free school supplies and uniform items. Booths will also be set up for free HIV testing, immunizations and blood and glucose level screenings.
With last year’s Trae Day event being marred by an act of senseless violence, in which several people were injured, this year the entire event will be dedicated to a rally aimed to “Stop Teen Violenceâ€, a growing problem in our nation, in the hopes that Houston’s young people can be encouraged to find alternative outlets to express their anger and frustration, by the people they most admire.
Donations for Trae Day’s school uniform and supplies giveaway are being accepted at both Houston locations of SF2 (North side location – 215 West Greens Road, Houston 77067) and (South side location – 7204 Southwest Fwy, Houston, 77074.) They will be accepting donations of school uniform items and school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, binders, crayons, pencils, math supplies etc. and the drop-off locations will be active until Tuesday, July 20th. A full list of donation items needed is below.
ITEMS BEING ACCEPTED FOR TRAE DAY DONATIONS
– School Supplies
– Glue
– Pens
– Pencils
– Paper
– Markers
– Crayons
– Backpacks
– Folders
– Binders
– Pencil cases
– Uniforms
– Tan or black pants
– White polo shirts
– Black belts
– White socks
– Youth sizes solid black or solid white shoes
Media is encouraged to attend and can RSVP their coverage intentions to Nancy Byron, OGPR, (832) 220.6071 or nancyb@ogpr.net
I hope this year’s event becomes an even bigger one than the last, without the violence. I’m still not over the immaturity and downright foolishness of that other radio station.
Generation Next
From DJ Enuff:
SOUL REBEL NYC AND HIPHOPDX.COM LAUNCH
‘GENERATION NEXT’ HOSTED BY HOT 97’S PETER ROSENBERG
AND FEATURING TIRON, SKYZOO, THE KID DAYTONA,
GAME REBELLION, CA$HE, THE ILLZ, J. FERB, SUGAR JUNKIE
ON JULY 28, 2010 AT LITTLEFIELD IN NEW YORK CITY
New York, NY (July 6, 2010) – Soul Rebel NYC, in conjunction with HipHopDX.com has announced today that on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 they will launch the first installment of ‘Generation Next’, the premier music showcase for buzz worthy emerging artists from across the nation.
The first installment will occur at one of New York City’s newest venues, Littlefield (622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY) with @InfNYC and Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg hosting and featuring performances by TiRon, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Game Rebellion, Ca$he, The Illz, J. Ferb and Sugar Junkie.
According to ‘Generation Next’ creator and Soul Rebel NYC founder Mic Sean, “the lineup reflects the diverse talent, perspective, confidence and growth embodied in the next generation of Hip-Hop artists. ‘Generation Next’ is the only platform of its kind for artists of this caliber and along with HipHopDX.com, we hope to continually identify the future of urban music and create unique opportunities that will further their progress.â€
HipHopDX.com’s Editor-in-Chief, Jake Paine, added “We’re honored to partner with Soul Rebel NYC for this momentous event. Since it’s very beginning in 2007, DXnext has been about artists we believe in and our readers demand. Events like ‘Generation Next’ show just how bright the future for urban music really is.â€
In support of ‘Generation Next’, HipHopDx.com and Soul Rebel NYC will release an Ep entitled “We Got Next, Pt. 1″ at the end of July mixed by DJ Quiz (Hot 97/ThatsEnuff.com) featuring new music from the featured performers. Additionally, Soul Rebel NYC has partnered with indie filmmaker Kristopher Rey-Talley to produce an 8 part webisode series based on ‘Generation Next’.
‘Generation Next’ is sponsored by Coi Consulting, ThatsEnuff.com, Primitive Boutique, RIF Los Angeles, RosenbergRadio.com, Fusicology and ANARCH EIGHTY.
You can purchase your tickets here.
‘Buns, Beer & Backpacks – A (2)Dope BBQ’
Someone just dropped a seed on an event coming up next month. From 2dopeboyz:
Over the past year or so the site has grown exponentially beyond levels the two of us never envisioned and, whether you realize/like it or not, you, the visitor/lurker/shit-talker, are partially responsible for said growth. So we figure we’d give back to the many fans and supporters (and yes, even the detractors. If you’re reading this right now and feeling a certain way about it, then you’re likely one of them) of the site by throwing the first-ever (2)Dope BBQ, all in the name of a worthy cause.
Well that’s nice of them. I’ll be with the rest of y’all on checking back with 2dopeboyz for new updates.
Kid Sister x Tabi Bonney At U Street Music Hall
Thursday, Chicago rapper Kid Sister made her big splash with the infectious (not really) single ‘Pro-Nails’. She’ll be at the U Street Music Hall with Tabi Bonney, Roxy Cottontail and DJ Jackie O. Oh, and Nails By Naomi will be handling the manicures. $10 in advance/$12 at the door, 9 p.m.
Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot & Sean Price Invite You to the Duck Down’s 15 Year Anniversary Show
It’s going down tomorrow night at B.B. King’s at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the entire Duck Down roster, there will be a gang of special guests hitting the stage to help celebrate 15 years of independence:
Talib Kweli
Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)
Havoc of Mobb Deep
Pete Rock
Styles P
Statik Selektah
Team Facelift (Fat Jew, Fonda, Machine, DJ Tommy Mas)
Immortal Technique
Large Professor
Afu Ra
Jahdan Blahkamore
Hurricane G
Cuban Linx
Tony Touch
ILLMIND
Jean Grae
Donnis
6PM – 8PM – HOT 97 MC Battle (8 finalists compete in single elimination competition)
8PM to 8:35PM – Dj Evil Dee spins
8:40PM – 8:50PM – Team Facelift
9PM – 9:25PM – Marco Polo/Torae/Ruste Juxx with Guests
9:35: 9:50PM – Skyzoo with guests
10PM – 10:30PM – Kidz In The Hall with guests
10:40 – 11:10PM – Pharoahe Monch
11:20PM – 1AM – Boot Camp Clik
1120PM – 11:40: Smif N Wessun with guests
11:40 – 12AM: Sean Price featuring Heltah Skeltah
12AM – 12:20: Buckshot with guests
12:20 – 12:45 – Combination of BCC artists with guests
1AM: Wrap
What the hell are you waiting for? Hell, what the hell am I waiting for? Get your tix here.
Where You Should Be Next Month – Return 2 Eden (Part 1)
Now THIS is an event. 8/15. You can purchase your tickets here.
Source: Chris Parler / studio3wd.net on Vimeo.
The 9th Annual DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival
From DCist:
The 9th Annual DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival kicks off today with a special performance at the Kennedy Center‘s Millennium Stage. In a demonstration of the fine hip-hop art of turntablism, the Bronx’s DJ Rockin’ Rob and DMC USA Supremacy Champion, DJ I-Dee, will be performing with local producer and Grammy nominee, Kokayi, hosting. Free, 6 p.m.
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2010
This is late, but extremely necessary. From HipHopDX.com:
Brooklyn Bodega and YUME Music have partnered up to showcase Hip Hop in Brooklyn. For a week in July, there will be an effort to showcase various sides of the culture, ranging from family-friendly days to educational Hip Hop discussions and live performances from numerous artists including De La Soul with the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.
DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor have all committed a deejay set at Brooklyn Bowl on July 5. This trio of producers known for their respect groups in Gang Starr, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and Main Source have never performed as a trio before.
Monday is also the Show and Prove Superbowl as six artists compete for two slots on the main day, July 10th. Kalae All Day, St. Joe Louis, Poetic Republic, The Crowd, Mikeflo and Ashy L. Bowz are set to compete with Large Professor acting as the DJ for the day.
Tuesday the 6th will be the Bodega Education Initiative, where the legacy of J Dilla will be the main focus. A panel discussion and seminars will explore the work of Dilla and his impact on music in an academic manner. Q-Tip, Raydar Ellis and the J Dilla Ensemble will join Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, JD’s mother.
The Brooklyn Montage will be on Wednesday the 7th at Heaven Studio where film, live music, art and Hip Hop will come together. A screening of Juice will be shown and an after party will be thrown.
Thursday, fans can “Salute the DJ” at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, where the night will be dedicated to the Hip Hop DJ. DJ Spinna, Bobbito Garcia, DJ Rhettmatic and DJ Rob Swift will be in attendance.
July 10th will feature a block party around the youth and Hip Hop. It will be a family-friendly environment around Hip Hop and its impact on social change and individual empowerment with performances by many including Astronomical Kid and more.
All of this is leading up to Saturday, July 10th, where the Brooklyn Bridge Plaza and Tobacco Warehouse will see the culmination of the year’s programming. De La Soul, Fashawn, Rakka Iriscience, DJ Babu, Black Milk, Masta Ace and many others will perform.
For more on the festival, check here.
Source: HipHopDX/Brooklyn Bodega
If You’re In DC For The 4th…Or Just Nearby A TV…
Watch the full episode. See more PBS Presents.
This July 4, America’s national Independence Day celebration will mark 30 spectacular years on air featuring the most dazzling display of fireworks anywhere in the nation, captured by 18 TV cameras stationed around Washington, D.C.
The 30th anniversary broadcast will be hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, with unrivaled performances from some of the country’s biggest musical names – including multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning country music superstar Reba McEntire, legendary R & B artist Gladys Knight, country music sensation Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish), singer David Archuleta (American Idol), and actor and singer John Schneider, as well as world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly and the Choral Arts Society of Washington, under the direction of Norman Scribner. (additional talent to be announced).
Source: PBS.com