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BRC HEAT
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT
TO SUPPORT THE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY FOR
"RIP IT UP: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN
ROCK ‘N ROLL"
BUT THE BRC IS KEEPIN’ IT MOVIN’ IN FEBRUARY…
BRC BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASES
AT BAMCAFÉ, BROOKLYN, NY
START TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 6!
Featuring:
Screaming Headless Torsos (2/6, 10PM),
Shelley Nicole's blakbüshe (2/13, 9PM),
Austin Willacy (2/20, 9PM)
SATURDAY, 2/28, 10PM - "THE BRC DOES ITSELF:
A SALUTE TO
BLACK ROCK COALITION BANDS/ARTISTS"
AT BAMCAFÉ, BROOKLYN, NY
Admission FREE/$10 min. at tables
Info: BRC Hotline (212) 713-5097, bam.org
Address: 30 Lafayette Avenue between St. Felix and Ashland,
Ft. Greene, Brooklyn
CALENDAR DATES
(TONIGHT) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
BLACK ROCK COALITION FRIDAYS AT BAMCAFÉ, BROOKLYN, NY
Featuring Screaming Headless Torsos
WHAT: The BRC continues its third annual residence at BAMCafé with showcases
every Friday through February 20. TONIGHT: Legendary jazz-punk-funk chameleons
make their BAMCafé debut. HOW MUCH: FREE ($10 minimum at the tables). WHEN:
9PM. INFO: (718) 636-4100 or bam.org. WHERE: 30 Lafayette Avenue between St.
Felix and Ashland Place. ARTIST SITE: www.torsos.com.
WILL CALHOUN’S "MOROCCAN EXTERIORS" AT THE P.C.O.G. GALLERY,
NYC (THROUGH 2/8)
WHAT: Living Colour’s rhythm technician unveils his first-ever photo exhibit
featuring images he’d snapped during a pilgrimage through Morocco in 2000.
Will blesses each night with a solo ambient percussion concert. WHEN: 7PM. HOW
MUCH: FREE. INFO: (212) 932-9669. WHERE: 1902 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard
between West 115th and West 116th Street, Harlem. ARTIST SITE: www.willcalhoun.com.
SARAH JONES IN "BRIDGE & TUNNEL" AT 45 BLEECKER THEATER, NYC
WHAT: D.I.Y. Sista-thespian/playwright does a residence sponsored by Meryl
Streep & The Culture Project showcasing previews of her new one-woman play. 12
PERFORMANCES ONLY! HOW MUCH: $25 if you order tickets using the code JSJCP.
INFO: (212) 253-9983 or 45bleecker.com. WHERE: 45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette
Street in the East Village. ARTIST SITE: www.sarahjonesonline.com.
JAMES BROWN AT B.B. KING’S, NYC
WHAT: The Godfather of Soul makes his triumphant return to B.B. King’s. WHEN:
7:30PM. HOW MUCH: $80 advance/$85 show. INFO: (212) 997-4144 or
bbkingblues.com. WHERE: 243 West 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue near Times
Square.
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT S.O.B.’S, NYC
Featuring Junior Jazz and Dub Is A Weapon
WHAT: S.O.B.’s annual tribute to reggae music’s preeminent ambassador. WHEN:
11PM doors, two sets at midnight and 1:30AM. HOW MUCH: $12 advance/$15 doors.
INFO: (212) 243-4940 or sobs.com. WHERE: 204 Varick Street at West Houston
Street.
PYENG THREADGILL AT ANYWAY CAFÉ, NYC
WHAT: Jazz-soul ingenue appears at The Anyway for an intimate night of jazz
and covers. WHEN: 9PM-1AM. HOW MUCH: NO COVER. INFO: (212) 533-3412. WHERE: 34
East Second Street (at Second Avenue) in the East Village.
BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY AT BAM-HOWARD GILMAN OPERA HOUSE,
BROOKLYN, NY (THROUGH 2/7)
Featuring Cassandra Wilson, Vernon Reid & DJ Spooky
WHAT: Two stellar programs celebrating 20 years of boundary-defying
choreography. HOW MUCH: $25-$50, depending on seating. WHEN: 7:30PM. INFO: (718)
636-4100 or bam.org. WHERE: 30 Lafayette Avenue between St. Felix and Ashland Place.
"BLACK DANCE: TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION" AT 651 ARTS, BROOKLYN, NY
(THROUGH 2/7)
WHAT: Premiere of "Movement (R)evolution: New African Dance," a collaboration
between three preeminent African dance companies taking the tradition to the
next century. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $20-$40, depending on seating. INFO: (718)
636-4181, ext.2229 or 651Arts.org. WHERE: 651 Fulton Street between Rockwell
Place and Ashland Place.
SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT SOUTHPAW, BROOKLYN, NY
WHAT: Generation Next Blues Diva swings through Southpaw. White Collar Crime
opens. WHEN: 9PM. HOW MUCH: $25. INFO: (718) 230-0236 or spsounds.com. WHERE:
125 Fifth Avenue, near Park Slope.
CAROL THOMAS AT CONKLIN BARN, HUNTINGTON, NY
WHAT: Former front-woman for the band One & Twenty digs in her solo acoustic
heels at Conklin Barn as part of the Music for Peace Project. WHEN: 8PM. HOW
MUCH: $5. INFO: m4p.org. WHERE: Two High Street at New York Avenue.
CASSANDRA WILSON AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC
WHAT: Preeminent jazz/roots music chanteuse launches a new national tour.
WHEN: 7:30PM. HOW MUCH: $50. INFO: (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1234 or
kennedycenter.com. WHERE: 2700 F Street.
CARRIE TAYLOR AT IF COFFEHOUSE, ATLANTA, GA
WHAT: Loud and proud Black bohemian hippie chick does a solo acoustic set at
IF Coffeehouse. HOW MUCH: NO COVER. WHEN: 10PM. INFO: (404) 377-4707 or
iffcoffeehouse.org. WHERE: 269 Matthews Avenue SE.
VICTOR WOOTEN AT THE SHOWBOX THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA
WHAT: The Flecktones’ bass contortionist continues a quick solo tour during
his main hang’s downtime. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $20 advance/$22 door. INFO:
showboxonline.com or (206) 628-3151. WHERE: 1426 First Avenue at Pike. ARTIST
SITE: www.victorwooten.com.
DAVID BOWIE/MACY GRAY AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NV
WHAT: Rock’s premier tastemaker and envelope pusher continues a new tour.
Idiosyncratic ingenue Gray opens. HOW MUCH: $101-$301, depending on seating.
WHEN: 8PM. INFO: (702) 693-5066 or hardrock.com. WHERE: 4455 Paradise Road. ARTIST
SITE: www.davidbowie.com, www.macygray.com.
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK W/ DJ PHYS ED AT THE ELBO ROOM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WHAT: Soul/Rock duo John "JB" Bigham and Christopher "CT" Thomas continue
their Northwest swing. HOW MUCH: $10. WHEN: 10PM. INFO: (415) 552-7788 or
elbo.com. WHERE: 647 Valencia Street between 17th and 18th. ARTIST SITE:
www.thesoulofjohnblack.com.
THE FUNK BROTHERS AT KB HALLEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
With Isaac Hayes and Steve Winwood
REGGIE WORKMAN’S "ASHANTI’S MESSAGE" AT JAZZ GALLERY, NYC
WHAT: Post-bop era bass giant musically expounds on his West African lineage
with an eclectic group of adventurers that includes our own Will Calhoun.
WHEN: Two sets, 9PM and 10:30PM. HOW MUCH: $15. INFO: (212) 242-1063 or
jazzgallery.org. WHERE: 290 Hudson Street off Spring in Soho.
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT B.B. KING’S, NYC
WHAT: B.B. King’s annual tribute to reggae music’s preeminent ambassador,
featuring The Cannabis Cup with DJ Rory and Stone Love. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $21
advance/$25 show. INFO: (212) 997-4144 or bbkingblues.com. WHERE: 243 West
42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue near Times Square.
CASSANDRA WILSON AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA
WHAT: Preeminent jazz/roots music chanteuse continues a new national tour.
WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $25.50-$35.50, depending on seating. INFO: (617) 747-2261
or berkleebpc.com. WHERE: 136 Massachusetts Avenue.
ERYKAH BADU AT CELEBRITY THEATRE, PHOENIX, AZ
WHAT: Hip-hop Earth mother continues her tour in support of her Worldwide
Underground. WHEN: 6PM doors/7:30 PM show. HOW MUCH: $31-$58, depending on
seating. INFO: celebritytheatre.com or (602) 267-1600. WHERE: 440 North 32nd Street.
ARTIST SITE: www.erykahbadu.com.
VICTOR WOOTEN AT ALADDIN THEATER, PORTLAND, OR
WHAT: The Flecktones’ bass contortionist continues a quick solo tour during
his main hang’s downtime. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $22.50 advance/$25 door. INFO:
aladdin-theater.com or (503) 233-1994. WHERE: 3017 SE Milwaukee Avenue. ARTIST
SITE: www.victorwooten.com.
THE DIRTBOMBS AT BLUEBIRD THEATER, DENVER, CO
WHAT: Detroit low-fi punk soul grunge continues a major national tour. HOW
MUCH: $12. WHEN: 10:30PM. INFO: (303) 322-2308 or nipp.com. WHERE: 3317 East
Colfax Avenue. ARTIST SITE: www.thedirtbombs.net.
THE FUNK BROTHERS AT ICE HALL, HELSINKI, FINLAND
With Isaac Hayes and Steve Winwood
DANCE THEATER OF HARLEM OPEN HOUSE AT DTH COMPLEX, NYC
WHAT: Uptown’s preeminent dance company opens its doors to the public as part
of its monthly series of free local area showcases. HOW MUCH: $10. WHEN:
10PM. INFO: (212) 690-2800 or dancetheatreofharlem.org. WHERE: 1026 West 155th
Street.
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT DUSABLE MUSEUM, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. INFO: (773) 947-0600 or
dusablemusuem.org. WHERE: 740 East 56th Place. ARTIST SITE: www.afropunk.com.
VICTOR WOOTEN AT MC DONALD THEATRE, EUGENE, OR
WHAT: The Flecktones’ bass contortionist continues a quick solo tour during
his main hang’s downtime. WHEN: 7PM door/8PM show. HOW MUCH: $16 advance/$18
door. INFO: mcdonaldtheatre.com or (800) 992-8499. WHERE: 1010 Willamette
Street. ARTIST SITE: www.victorwooten.com.
SEVENDUST AT HOUSE OF BLUES-LAS VEGAS, LAS VEGAS, NV
WHAT: Atlanta-based melodic hardcore continues another national tour. WHEN:
6:30PM doors/7:15 show. HOW MUCH: $17.50 advance/$19.50 door. INFO: hob.com or
(702) 632-7600. WHERE: 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard. ARTIST SITE: www.sevendust.com
.
AFRIKA BAMBATAA AT TEMPLE BAR, SANTA MONICA, CA
WHAT: The Godfather of Hip-Hop makes his monthly pilgrimage to Temple Bar.
HOW MUCH: $10. WHEN: 9PM. INFO: (310) 393-6611 or templebarlive.com. WHERE: 1026
Wilshire Boulevard.
THE FUNK BROTHERS AT BERNS, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
With Isaac Hayes and Steve Winwood
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT DE PAUL UNIVERSITY-CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. INFO: www.afropunk.com.
ERYKAH BADU AT THE GROVE, ANAHEIM, CA
WHAT: Hip-hop Earth mother continues her tour in support of her Worldwide
Underground. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $47.50 advance/$52.50 door. INFO: (714)
712-2700 or thegroveofanaheim.com. WHERE: 2200 East Katella. ARTIST SITE:
www.erykahbadu.com.
THE FUNK BROTHERS AT QUEEN ELISABETH HALL, ANTWERP, BRUSSELLS
TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE AT THE BLUE NOTE, NYC
Featuring Simone and Sam Waymon
WHAT: On the first year anniversary of Black music’s preeminent ingenue, Blue
Note presents a salute featuring her daughter and brother performing her
music. WHEN: Two sets, 8PM and 10:30PM. HOW MUCH: $20 at tables ($10 minimum)/$10
bar. INFO: (212) 475-8592 or bluenotejazz.com. WHERE: 131 West Third Street
off Sixth Avenue.
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. INFO: howardarea.org or (773)
262-6622. WHERE: 7648 North Paulina Street. ARTIST SITE: www.afropunk.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
CASSANDRA WILSON AT THE BLUE NOTE, NYC (THROUGH 2/12)
WHAT: Preeminent jazz/roots music chanteuse continues a new national tour.
WHEN: Two sets, 8PM and 10:30PM. HOW MUCH: $47.50 at tables ($10 minimum)/$30
bar. INFO: (212) 475-8592 or bluenotejazz.com. WHERE: 131 West Third Street off
Sixth Avenue.
STORI JAMES AT JOE’S PUB, NYC
WHAT: Up-and-coming new soul ingenue makes her Joe’s Pub debut. WHEN: 7:30PM.
HOW MUCH: $12. INFO: (212) 539-8778 or joespub.com. WHERE: 425 Lafayette
Street near Astor Place. EVENT SITE: www.akilaworksongs.com.
URSULA RUCKER AT THE KNITTING FACTORY, NYC
WHAT: Philly spitfire queen returns to The Big Apple for a feature hit at The
Knitting Factory. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH: $13 advance/$15 door. INFO: (212)
219-3132 or knittingfactory.com. WHERE: 74 Leonard Street, between Sixth Avenue
and Broadway.
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. WHEN: 6:30PM. INFO: (312) 344-7459 or
colum.edu. WHERE: Chicago Cultural Center-Claudia Cassidy Center, 78 East
Washington. ARTIST SITE: www.afropunk.com.
SEVENDUST AT CLUB XCAPE, EL PASO, TX
WHAT: Atlanta-based melodic hardcore continues another national tour. WHEN:
8PM. HOW MUCH: $20. INFO: (915) 542-3800. WHERE: 209 South El Paso Street.
ARTIST SITE: www.sevendust.com.
ERYKAH BADU/THE ROOTS AT UNIVERSAL AMPHITHEATRE, LOS ANGELES, CA
WHAT: Hip-hop Earth mother continues her tour in support of her Worldwide
Underground with this hometown hit. WHEN: 7:30PM doors/8:15PM show. HOW MUCH:
$35-$55, depending on seating. INFO: (818) 622-4440 or hob.com. WHERE: 100
Universal City Plaza. ARTIST SITE: www.erykahbadu.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
BO DIDDLEY AT B.B. KING’S, NYC
WHAT: One of rock’s architects returns to B.B. King’s. WHEN: 8PM. HOW MUCH:
$30 advance/$35 show. INFO: (212) 997-4144 or bbkingblues.com. WHERE: 243 West
42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue near Times Square.
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT HOT HOUSE, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. INFO: hothouse.org or (312) 362-9707.
WHERE: 31 East Balbo Avenue. ARTIST SITE: www.afropunk.com.
SEVENDUST AT OLD CONCRETE STREET AMPHITHEATER, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
WHAT: Atlanta-based melodic hardcore continues another national tour. WHEN:
7PM. HOW MUCH: $20. INFO: concretestreet.net or (361) 884-8085. WHERE: 800
Concrete Street. ARTIST SITE: www.sevendust.com.
ERYKAH BADU AT 4TH & B, SAN DIEGO, CA
WHAT: Hip-hop Earth mother continues her tour in support of her Worldwide
Underground with this hometown hit. WHEN: 8PM show. HOW MUCH: $45. INFO: (619)
231-4343 or 4thandB.com. WHERE: 345 B Street at Fourth Avenue. ARTIST SITE:
www.erykahbadu.com.
VICTOR WOOTEN AT BELLY UP, SAN DIEGO, CA
WHAT: The Flecktones’ bass contortionist continues a quick solo tour during
his main hang’s downtime. HOW MUCH: $17. WHEN: 8:30PM. INFO: (858) 481-8140 or
bellyup.com. WHERE: 143 South Cedros Avenue. ARTIST SITE: www.victorwooten.com.
BABOON SOUNDSYSTEM AT TEMPLE BAR, SANTA MONICA, CA
Featuring Professor Shehab, Dub Gabriel and Dr. Israel
WHAT: A night of deep dub, reggae and ska. HOW MUCH: $10. WHEN: 9PM. INFO:
(310) 393-6611 or templebarlive.com. WHERE: 1026 Wilshire Boulevard.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
BLACK ROCK COALITION FRIDAYS AT BAMCAFÉ, BROOKLYN, NY
Featuring Shelley Nicole’s blakBüshe
WHAT: The BRC continues its third annual residence at BAMCafé with showcases
every Friday through February 20. TONIGHT: Rock-soul sister Shelley warms it
up. HOW MUCH: FREE ($10 minimum at the tables). WHEN: 9PM. INFO: (718) 636-4100
or bam.org. WHERE: 30 Lafayette Avenue between St. Felix and Ashland Place.
ARTIST SITE: www.blakbushe.com.
MOS DEF AT THE BLUE NOTE, NYC (SOLD OUT!)
DJ LOGIC AT THE BLUE NOTE, NYC (THROUGH 2/14)
WHAT: Turntablist brings his sonic alchemy back to the Blue Note for two
nights. WHEN: 12:30AM. HOW MUCH: $8. INFO: (212) 475-8592 or bluenotejazz.com.
WHERE: 131 West Third Street off Sixth Avenue.
"4-PLAY: A PRE-VALENTINE’S DAY LOVE FEST" AT AARON DAVIS HALL, NYC
Featuring Jill Nelson, Shine, Abiodun Oyewole, Traci Bartlow, Mo Beasley,
Regie Cabico, Chinaka Hodge, Maritri, Anthony Mills, Safari Ra, Dionne
Stewart-Monsanto, T’Kalla and DJ Belinda Becker
WHAT: A night of spoken-word soul erotica broken down in three segments: Love
Bazaar - Jill Nelson’s reading from her new volume, Sexual Healing; Soul
Erotica - the mother of all love/sex poetry slams, and; Afterglow Party - a dance
jam featuring DJ Belinda Becker. WHEN: Reading, 6PM; Slam, 8PM; Party, 10PM.
HOW MUCH: Reading, FREE; Slam, $20; Party, $15; All-night package $30. INFO:
(212) 650-7100 or aarondavishall.org. WHERE: West 135th Street and Convent
Avenue, Harlem.
MORLEY AT SYMPHONY SPACE (THALIA), NYC
WHAT: Future-music chanteuse revels in the soul music of her past as part of
the Thalia Music series. WHEN: 8:30PM. HOW MUCH: $21. INFO: (212) 864-5400 or
symphonyspace.org. WHERE: Southwest corner of Broadway at West 95th Street,
Upper West Side.
MARLON SAUNDERS/MONÉT AT JOE’S PUB, NYC
WHAT: Ex-Jazzhole singer/songwriter brings his popular new soul vibe to
Joe’s. New soul diva Monét opens. WHEN: 9:30PM. HOW MUCH: $15. INFO: (212) 539-8778
or joespub.com. WHERE: 425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place.
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT CENTER FOR INNER CITY STUDIES, CHICAGO, IL
WHAT: James Spooner’s independent documentary on the most explosive brothers
and sisters on the punk/hardcore scene. INFO: (773) 268-7500 or neiu.edu.
WHERE: 700 East Oakwood Boulevard. ARTIST SITE: www.afropunk.com.
SEVENDUST AT VERIZON WIRELESS THEATER, HOUSTON, TX
WHAT: Atlanta-based melodic hardcore continues another national tour. WHEN:
7:30PM. HOW MUCH: $24. INFO: (713) 230-1666. WHERE: 520 Texas Avenue. ARTIST
SITE: www.sevendust.com.
ERYKAH BADU AT PARAMOUNT THEATER, OAKLAND, CA
WHAT: Hip-hop Earth mother continues her tour in support of her Worldwide
Underground with this hometown hit. WHEN: 7:30PM show. HOW MUCH: $39.50-$75.50,
depending on seating. INFO: paramounttheatre.com or (510) 465-6400. WHERE: 2025
Broadway. ARTIST SITE: www.erykahbadu.com.
BABOON SOUNDSYSTEM AT DUALITY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Featuring Professor Shehab, Dub Gabriel, Dr. Israel, DJ Soulsalaam and DJ Sep
WHAT: A night of deep dub, reggae and ska. HOW MUCH/WHEN: CONTACT VENUE.
INFO: (415) 974-1719. WHERE: 111 Minna Street.
KEB’ MO’ AT HOUSE OF BLUES-ANAHEIM, ANAHEIM, CA
WHAT: Keeper of the blues-soul tradition launches a new tour of the states.
WHEN: 7PM door/8PM show. HOW MUCH: $25. INFO: hob.com or (714) 774-BLUE. WHERE:
1530 South Disneyland Drive. ARTIST SITE: www.kebmo.com.
MARTIN LUTHER/THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK/ACEYALONE AT TEMPLE BAR, SANTA MONICA,
CA
WHAT: A night of rock, soul and avant garde hip-hop featuring three of
California’s finest progressive units. HOW MUCH: $10. WHEN: 9PM. INFO: (310)
393-6611 or templebarlive.com. WHERE: 1026 Wilshire Boulevard. ARTIST SITE:
www.thesoulofjohnblack.com.
THE ROOTS AT BELLY UP, SAN DIEGO, CA
WHAT: Philly hip-hop artisans do a quick West Coast swing. HOW MUCH: $35.
WHEN: 9:15PM. INFO: (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com. WHERE: 143 South Cedros
Avenue. ARTIST SITE: www.okayplayer.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH AT B.B. KING’S, NYC, 2/14
Featuring Carlton J. Smith & Friends
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT BLACK DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL, DURHAM, NC, 2/14
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT SPAGHETTI JUNCTION URBAN FILM FESTIVAL (ATLANTA
MARRIOT CENTURY CENTER), ATLANTA, GA, 2/14
ERYKAH BADU AT HOUSE OF BLUES-LAS VEGAS, LAS VEGAS, NV, 2/14
SEVENDUST AT NEXTSTAGE, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 2/14
AUSTIN WILLACY & THE HOUSEJACKS AT THE FREIGHT & SALVAGE,
BERKELEY, CA, 2/14
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES, CA, 2/14
KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE AT BELLY UP, SAN DIEGO, CA, 2/14
BURNT SUGAR AT TRIBECA, NYC, 2/15
DONNA SUMMER AT TONIC, NYC, 2/15
CASSANDRA WILSON AT TOWER THEATRE, UPPER DARBY, PA, 2/15
KEB’ MO’ AT MC DONALD THEATER, EUGENE, OR, 2/15
SEVENDUST AT SUNSET STATION, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2/15
DUB MISSION AT ELBO ROOM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2/15
Featuring Dr. Israel and DJ Sep
FUTURE MAN/ISAIAH WILLIAMS AT B.B. KING’S, NYC, 2/16
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT VIRGINIA TECH - BURRUS AUDITORIUM, BLACKSBURG, VA,
2/16
SEVENDUST AT HOUSE OF BLUES-NEW ORLEANS, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 2/16
SISTA FACTORY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AT JOE’S PUB, NYC, 2/17
Featuring Lizz Fields and Eric Roberson
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT HARRISON OPERA HOUSE, NORFOLK, VA, 2/17
KEB’ MO’ AT MOORE THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA, 2/17
ERYKAH BADU AT SUNSHINE THEATER, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 2/17
AUSTIN WILLACY & THE HOUSEJACKS AT THE BITTER END, NYC,
2/18
SOL COLLECTIVE AT S.O.B.’S, NYC, 2/18
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT MAXWELL’S, HOBOKEN, NJ, 2/18
SEVENDUST AT BAYFRONT AUDITORIUM, PENSACOLA, FL, 2/18
KEB’ MO’ AT ALADDIN THEATER, PORTLAND, OR, 2/18
ERYKAH BADU AT THE FILLMORE, DENVER, CO, 2/18
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT MONROE'S, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 2/18
SOLOMAN BURKE AT B.B. KING’S, NYC, 2/19
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT SAVANNAH'S, ALBANY, NY, 2/19
AUSTIN WILLACY AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-BRADFORD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 2/19
RICHIE HAVENS AT WOLFTRAP, VIENNA, VA, 2/19
SEVENDUST AT PLUSH, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2/19
KEB’ MO’ AT ALADDIN THEATER, PORTLAND, OR, 2/19
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT SUBMERGED GALLERY, HOLLYWOOD, CA, 2/19
BLACK ROCK COALITION FRIDAYS AT BAMCAFÉ, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/20
Featuring Austin Willacy
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/20 &
2/26
SLICK RICK AT SOUTHPAW, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/20
LIVING COLOUR/T.M. STEVEN'S SHOCKA ZOOLOO/XENON AT
COUNT BASIE THEATRE, MONMOUTH, NJ, 2/20
DR. JOHN/SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT THE KESWICK THEATRE, GLENSIDE, PA, 2/20
RICHIE HAVENS AT AVALON THEATRE, EASTON, MD, 2/20
SOLOMAN BURKE AT BIRCHMERE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2/20
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER, GAINESVILLE, FL, 2/20
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, CLEVELAND, OH, 2/20 & 2/22
ERYKAH BADU AT PAGEANT, ST. LOUIS, MO, 2/20
CASSANDRA WILSON AT LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SANTA FE, NM, 2/20
KEB’ MO’ AT LUTHER BURBANK CENTER, SANTA ROSA, CA, 2/20
ROY AYERS AT JOE’S PUB, NYC, 2/21
RAH GODDESS AT 651 ARTS, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/21
GROOVE COLLECTIVE AT SOUTHPAW, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/21
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT HARPER'S FERRY, BOSTON, MA, 2/21
RICHIE HAVENS AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE, WILMINGTON, DE, 2/21
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT TAMPA THEATER, TAMPA, FL, 2/21
ERYKAH BADU AT TAFT THEATRE, CINCINNATI, OH, 2/21
CASSANDRA WILSON AT OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 2/21
KEB’ MO’ AT THE FILLMORE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2/21
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT LANGSTON HUGHES FILM FESTIVAL, SEATTLE, WA, 2/21
DUB GABRIEL AT 26 MIX, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2/21
Featuring Special Guests
SEVENDUST AT THE NORVA, NORFOLK, VA, 2/22
With Element Eighty and Ill Nino
RICHIE HAVENS AT COURT SQUARE THEATER
HARRISONBURG, VA, 2/22
ERYKAH BADU AT FOX THEATER, DETROIT, MI, 2/22
"EXPERIENCE HENDRIX" FEATURING BUDDY GUY AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE, SEATTLE,
WA, 2/22
DUB MISSION AT ELBO ROOM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2/15
Featuring Dub Gabriel and DJ Sep
KEB’ MO’ AT SUNSET CENTER, CARMEL, CA, 2/22
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT ROBOTO PROJECT, PITTSBURGH, PA, 2/22
THE HARRY WHITAKER PROJECT AT THE BLUE NOTE, 2/23
Special Guests Bilal, Gary Bartz, Patmor Lewis
TV ON THE RADIO AT JOE'S PUB, NYC, 2/23
ERYKAH BADU AT MURAT’S EGYPTIAN ROOM, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2/23
CASSANDRA WILSON AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA,
2/23
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT OAKLANDISH W/ANGELO MOORE, OAKLAND, CA, 2/23
MARDI-GRAS ALL-STARS AT B.B. KING’S, NYC, 2/24
Featuring George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Eric Krasno, Russell Batiste, Jay
Rodriguez
LIARS/TV ON THE RADIO/CHROMATICS AT WARSAW, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/24
JULIA DARLING AT SOUTHPAW, BROOKLYN, NY, 2/24
SEVENDUST AT THE STAIRCASE, PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, PA, 2/24
With Element Eighty
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT THALIA MARA HALL, JACKSON, MS, 2/24
SEVENDUST AT THE HIPPODROME, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 2/25
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT MURRAY'S INN, WILKES-BARRE, PA, 2/25
RICHIE HAVENS AT SYLVIA THEATER, YORK, SC, 2/25
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT TBA, MEMPHIS, TN, 2/25
ERYKAH BADU AT NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATER, MILWAUKEE, WI, 2/25
CASSANDRA WILSON AT UNIVERSITY OF SANTA BARBARA, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 2/25
SCREENING OF "AFROPUNK" AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA, SANTA
BARBARA, CA, 2/25
SEVENDUST AT CATTLE ANNIE'S, LYNCHBURG, VA, 2/26
RICHIE HAVENS AT THALIAN HALL, WILMINGTON, NC, 2/26
ERYKAH BADU AT STATE THEATER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2/26
STANLEY JORDAN AT SHERIDAN OPERA HOUSE, TELLURIDE, CO, 2/26
THE WAILERS AT MC DONALD THEATRE, EUGENE, OR, 2/26
CASSANDRA WILSON AT KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2/26
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT JOE'S PUB, NYC, 2/27
SOULIVE AT BOWERY BALLROOM, NYC, 2/27
HIRAM BULLOCK AT CRASH MANSION, NYC, 2/27
Featuring Will Lee and Charley Drayton
RED PILL DOWN AT SHARPSHOOTERS, MANASSAS, VA, 2/27
RICHIE HAVENS AT NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE, NEWBERRY, SC, 2/27
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT ALYS STEPHENS CENTER, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 2/27
KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE AT THE MARQUEE THEATER, PHOENIX, AZ, 2/27
CASSANDRA WILSON AT THE WARFIELD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2/27
KEB’ MO’ AT HOUSE OF BLUES-SUNSET, LOS ANGELES, CA, 2/27
BLACK ROCK COALITION ENSEMBLE AT BAMCAFÉ,
BROOKLYN, NY, 2/28
"The BRC Does Itself: A Salute to BRC Bands"
MICHELLE CRUZ AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 2/28
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK AT PONTIAC GRILLE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/28
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO AT THE KESWICK THEATRE, GLENSIDE, PA, 2/28
RICHIE HAVENS AT DIANA WORTHAM THEATER AT PACK PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 2/28
SEVENDUST AT HEADLINERS, COLUMBIA, SC, 2/28
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT HORIZON SANCTUARY, ATLANTA, GA, 2/28
ERYKAH BADU AT AUDITORIUM THEATER, CHICAGO, IL, 2/28
CASSANDRA WILSON AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS, DAVIS, CA, 2/28
KEB’ MO’ AT VIEJAS CASINO, ALPINE, CA, 2/28
LITTLE BROTHER/FERTILE GROUND/DEBORAH BOND AT B.B. KING’S, NYC, 2/29
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK AT ALUMNI MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, KNOXVILLE, TN, 2/29
ERYKAH BADU AT STATE THEATER, CLEVELAND, OH, 2/29
KEB’ MO’ AT NITA'S HIDEAWAY, TEMPE, AZ, 2/29
THE WAILERS AT BELLY UP, SAN DIEGO, CA, 2/29
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