The competition was hot and heavy this past Monday at Green's Last Chance Qualifying Slam. Big ups to the talented Final Four (count em, FOUR!) who earned the chance to compete for a much coveted spot on this year's GangGreen Team: Cayenne, Gabriela Garcia, Gill, & Simply Kat!
This MONDAY, APRIL 2nd, we kick off the month with the return of one of our absolute favorite performers currently making music. KEVIN SANDBLOOM is our feature this week!!!
Toberose from Download.com pretty much sums up our feelings about Sandbloom as well as anyone:
"Kevin Sandbloom is the genuine article - a soul singer and song writer in the tradition of the best of the best. I have never disliked a single song of his. Lovers of soul music can do no better than to discover this artist. Check out his chord changes and listen deeply to his lyrics. He is saying something from way beyond the surface details."
Yeah, basically.
As usual, ceremonies will be mastered by Ratpack Slim and Joshua Silverstein (who will also make cool noises with his mouth for you if you're nice to him) with music/turntablism/scratchy goodness provided by DJ Jedi.
See you at the Palmer!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
LAST CHANCE SLAMMERS, DUFFLYN LAMMERS at GREEN!
Last Monday saw the woman who's bringing pagers back, NIKKI BLAK, rip it on the Palmer stage for those in the know. This week, y'all: It's that time again. These people have made it--Dominica, Lara Kaapuni, Blake, Sonya Renee, Ratpack Slim, Paul Mabon, Tamara Blue, Oshea...LAST CHANCE SLAM happens at Green this Monday. At 9PM SHARP. 12 slots open for two spots. WHO WILL PULL IT OUT IN THE FINAL HOUR??? OR AT LEAST THE HOUR BEFORE FINALS??? Do NOT miss this throwdown for all the marbles! $5 at the door gets you a ringside seat...!
AND ABOUT OUR FEATURE THIS WEEK:
Dufflyn Lammers is an actress and a poet. She most recently appeared on CRIMINAL MINDS as "Alice" and while she continues to pursue that dream Poetry is her first love.
She is a guest artist on the Rap album "I Ain't For Everybody" from Deezer D. She appears in the DVD release of BELLY from Artisan Films, performing spoken word. She appeared on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO. She has been interviewed by ABC Television's "Eye On L.A.," and has performed at colleges and universitites throughout the United States and at the National Poetry Slam. She was the host and SlamMaster of the Los Feliz Poetry Slam at Formosa Cafe in Hollywood. (Los Feel This!)
Dufflyn Lammers has published poems in Iowa Woman among other journals and in the anthology SLAM: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry, 2000, Manic D Press. Her 2006 cd THE HEART OF THE MATTER is available at www.cdbaby.com!
How can you afford to miss a night so jampacked with full frontal poetry and bare backstage drama? Come see why Monday's the sexiest night of the week!
Rockin' mics since X2 was in theatres,
Slim, Jedi, and Joshua
Last Monday saw the woman who's bringing pagers back, NIKKI BLAK, rip it on the Palmer stage for those in the know. This week, y'all: It's that time again. These people have made it--Dominica, Lara Kaapuni, Blake, Sonya Renee, Ratpack Slim, Paul Mabon, Tamara Blue, Oshea...LAST CHANCE SLAM happens at Green this Monday. At 9PM SHARP. 12 slots open for two spots. WHO WILL PULL IT OUT IN THE FINAL HOUR??? OR AT LEAST THE HOUR BEFORE FINALS??? Do NOT miss this throwdown for all the marbles! $5 at the door gets you a ringside seat...!
AND ABOUT OUR FEATURE THIS WEEK:
Dufflyn Lammers is an actress and a poet. She most recently appeared on CRIMINAL MINDS as "Alice" and while she continues to pursue that dream Poetry is her first love.
She is a guest artist on the Rap album "I Ain't For Everybody" from Deezer D. She appears in the DVD release of BELLY from Artisan Films, performing spoken word. She appeared on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO. She has been interviewed by ABC Television's "Eye On L.A.," and has performed at colleges and universitites throughout the United States and at the National Poetry Slam. She was the host and SlamMaster of the Los Feliz Poetry Slam at Formosa Cafe in Hollywood. (Los Feel This!)
Dufflyn Lammers has published poems in Iowa Woman among other journals and in the anthology SLAM: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry, 2000, Manic D Press. Her 2006 cd THE HEART OF THE MATTER is available at www.cdbaby.com!
How can you afford to miss a night so jampacked with full frontal poetry and bare backstage drama? Come see why Monday's the sexiest night of the week!
Rockin' mics since X2 was in theatres,
Slim, Jedi, and Joshua
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
It's been pretty bananas around these parts lately. In the past couple of months, we've been privy to some incredible features from the likes of Jerry Quickly, Fresh City's Noni Limar, and most recently, Stones Throw phenom Aloe Blacc! Thanks again to all the new faces, as well as our loyal regulars who contribute to the weekly magic that is GREEN. We're going out of our way to make the Palmer Room THE place to be every Monday night!!
The heat doesn't look to be lettin' up any time soon as we welcome this week's featured guest: NIKKI BLAK!!!
A highly respected member of the Los Angeles Spoken Word Community, Ms. Blak has developed a voice with a perspective well beyond her years, challenging listeners and readers with a style that is direct, honest, and unapologetic. She is the recipient of the 2005 World Stage UCLA Literary Scholarship and was the only poet whose likeness was depicted in a Michael Massenburg Mural in the heart of Leimert Park in Los Angeles.
In November 2005 Nikki released her first collection of written work entitled GIRL, which has been embraced by the poetry community. As a member of the 2006 Los Angeles Slam Team, she traveled to Austin Texas to compete against poets from all over the United States in the National Poetry Slam. Currently, she is working on her second poetic offering "Five-Three and Rising", set to be released late this year.
On top of all this, she is an avid fan of hip hop duo Little Brother (like us!), and her shoe game is (in her own estimation) "REAL mean." Maybe she and Joshua can have a contest. Then again, maybe not. It could get ugly.
Since she'll be celebrating her BIRTHDAY (along with Green regular and alleged dominoe expert, Joni), perhaps some yellow cake with chocolate frosting will be in order.....
NEXT WEEK: Poets better get some Ackwright!! It's the latest installment of the monthly qualifying slam for team Gang Green!
In the meantime, Jedi, Slim, and Joshua will do their best to keep a food fight from breaking out.
See you at the Palmer (9:00pm sharp!!!).
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
This MONDAY, MARCH 12, GREEN is proud to welcome Stones Throw recording artist ALOE BLACC as our guest feature! Believe me when I say you DO NOT want to miss this one!!
So Cal native Aloe Blacc began his recording career as an MC back in 1995, when he joined up with hip-hop producer Exile to form the mainstay indie rap group, Emanon. A few years later, Aloe would stow away on a European tour with underground hip hop superstars Lootpack and become fast friends with the group's MC extraordinaire, Oh No, a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.
These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legend's Ordinary People prove that not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap, and sing, but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin and the pulse of hip-hop. We feel blessed to have him grace the Palmer Room stage this week.
Of course, the usual suspects will still be in tow: DJ Jedi providing the musical backbone for the evening, along with Ratpack Slim and vocal percussionist supreme, Joshua Silverstein, co-hosting the festivities. And did we mention it's FREE?!!!!!! Come see us, have a drink, eat some fine grub, and listen to the most diverse and eclectic open mic in L.A.!
SIGN-UP LIST OPENS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM! EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!!
See you at the Palmer!
So Cal native Aloe Blacc began his recording career as an MC back in 1995, when he joined up with hip-hop producer Exile to form the mainstay indie rap group, Emanon. A few years later, Aloe would stow away on a European tour with underground hip hop superstars Lootpack and become fast friends with the group's MC extraordinaire, Oh No, a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.
These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legend's Ordinary People prove that not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap, and sing, but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin and the pulse of hip-hop. We feel blessed to have him grace the Palmer Room stage this week.
Of course, the usual suspects will still be in tow: DJ Jedi providing the musical backbone for the evening, along with Ratpack Slim and vocal percussionist supreme, Joshua Silverstein, co-hosting the festivities. And did we mention it's FREE?!!!!!! Come see us, have a drink, eat some fine grub, and listen to the most diverse and eclectic open mic in L.A.!
SIGN-UP LIST OPENS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM! EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!!
See you at the Palmer!
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Alright Family, just keeping the Green Love going!
Featuring this Monday at Green we have the Internationally known poet Marc Marcel! As a dynamic Poet, Writer, Author, Producer and Speaker, Marc has shared his gifts across the country, as well as abroad. He has just released his 5th Spoken Word CD and sees life, as nothing less than finding a passion and being dedicated to it. In his work, he promises to capture the emotions and feelings of a number of different issues, from politics, love, self revelations, and the struggles that come with life. He has appeared on television on such shows as The Poets Corner, and has appeared on many radio stations across the nation. Marcel has had articles and interviews printed in magazines like, The Rolling Out, Good News Magazine, and St. Louis Argus Newspaper. He was also a member of the 2004 Pensacola, and 2005 St. Louis SLAM teams.
And as always, DJ Jedi, Ratpack Slim and Joshua Silverstein will bringing you the Greatness of Great!
Don't miss one of the hottest open-mics in Los Angeles.
Open-mic sign up 9pm!!!!!!
Peace, Love and Green!
c u soon.
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