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The Gathering - Karma Lounge - December 27, 2007
2007-12-27 18:48:44
From the migraines today department... The final Gathering for the year tonight, Dec 27th @ Karma. It's been a great run this year and props to Notion and all the artists he's been able to pull together. We'll definitely be expecting nothing less in the '08 and be guaranteed we'll be expecting a whole lot more!Definitely go check out The Gathering tonight and support some ATX Hip Hop! ...

The 512 - Emo's - December 29, 2007
2007-12-26 12:55:50
From the trilogy department... The 512 presented by Nick D and hosted by Lil Mike @ Emo's on Dec 29th featuring all your favorite holiday hit from the Kriminals, Big Dirty, Yung Prodigeez, Pain Killaz, Gutta Gang, Shooting Starz, CTB, Drunken Flows, S.T.R., Bravo & Kee Low, SMC, L.G. All Starz, and DJ Cyborg comin' at ya' the the late and great PIMP C to get you in the holiday mood.-----Hope everyone had a good Christmas... and in the words of my buddy Ebon... May a fat white man break into your house and leave presents instead of an eviction notice! Peace. ...

Austin Beat Battle - Flamingo Cantina - December 27, 2007
2007-12-24 20:03:13
From the sittin' in H-Town wondering what to do next department... Adrian Croom wrote in to tell us about Austin Beat Battle @ Flamingo Cantina on Dec 27th. Beatmaker will battle for the Austin Winter Trophy. Tickets are $5/$8.-----Happy Holidays Everyone!More info:Adrian Croom presents the Austin Beat Battle. This is a head to head producer battle that only leaves one beat maker left on stage. If you're an up and coming beat maker who wants to test their skillz against local talent, then this event is for you. This is a monthly beat maker battle that also features local poets, emcees, comedians, djs, and more. If you would like to compete or to find out more then please send us a message. ...

Lupe Fiasco - Emo's - January 22, 2008
2007-12-20 23:03:47
From the we major department... Lupe Fiasco @ Emo's on Jan 22nd... Lupe will be rolling through to promote his new album, The Cool, which was released Dec 18th... the video, Superstar, is the first single off the album and is the video below... the 0-8's gonna be major...Tickets are $20 and you can get them here.More info:Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982) better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. Prominent hip hop mogul Jay-Z describes him as a "breath of fresh air" in a new hip-hop world characterized by mainstream pop and glamour, a sharp contrast with the widespread lyricism-focused rap of the 1990s, and critics have called him the "hip-hop Generation Next vanguard."[1] His second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, was released on December 18th, 2007.Lupe Fiasco was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago,[2] Wasalu Jaco is t ...

Afrofreque - Sherlock's Pub - December 20, 2007
2007-12-19 21:27:01
From the feeling lazy today department... Afrofreque @ Sherlock's Pub on Dec 20th. Afrofreque to Hold Encore Performance Celebrating Release of Fresh Soul Frequencies Album After performing for a sold-out crowd during the original launch of the groups debut CD release, Afrofreque will be holding a second event in North Austin on December 20th, 2007.Reggae soulsters, electronica lovers, and conscious hip-hop connoisseurs rejoice...again! The long-awaited debut release from Austin's favorite groove junkies, Afrofreque, will be celebrated on Thursday, December 20th, 2007 from 9pm to 12am at Sherlock's in Austin, TX. Visit the band's site (myspace.com/afrofreque) to listen to the track Illumination for a sample of the sounds on the Fresh Soul Frequencies album.Fresh Soul Frequencies, available now at DJ DOJO, features ten original tracks written collectively by band members Tigre Liu, Michael Hale, DJ Resinthol, Claude 9, Fumi-Hito Sugarawa, and John Siebenthaler.CD's and t-shirts wil ...

Paul Wall - Club Fuze - December 29, 2007
2007-12-19 00:46:15
From the People's Champ department... Paul Wall @ Club Fuze on Dec 29th. Looks like it's the club's grand opening and they're hiring on craiglist. LOL. Very obscure, but if you goto the Club Fuze myspace page and click on "Events", it will tell you that you can buy tickets at the club starting today.Just some friendly chiding, the guys at Club Fuze should get their act together. I mean first off, is it Fuze or Fuse? Let's get a site up atleast telling people how to get to the party. (505 Neches, Austin, TX, 78701) AND let's tell people about the party! ;)More info:Paul Slayton (born on March 30, 1980[1]) better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is a rapper, DJ, promoter and jeweller, originally part of Houston hip-hop group The Color Changin' Click.[1]. Wall is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at The University of Houston for three years.[2] He is affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well ...

Belo - The Tap Room - December 18, 2007
2007-12-18 16:53:10
From the tap dat ass department... belo, a new weekly gig every Tuesdays @ The Tap Room by Richard Henry, DJ Rhythmic, The Percussionist, and promises from Richard that special surprises coming through. No pressure Richard. ;)A new excuse to drink on Tuesdays, as if you needed another one!-----I was recently at the Tap Room, after it was the Bitter End. The Bitter End burnt down if I remember correctly. Now the Tap Room is part of Six Lounge. It's basically the same. But I don't remember the extra pool room that they now have downstairs, which I think it really cool. ...

American Drug War - Antones - December 20, 2007
2007-12-17 16:42:38
From the hip hop mathematics department... American Drug War movie premiere by Kevin Booth @ Antones on Dec 20th. Performance by The Kriminals, Done Deal, Sane, Southern Made Click, Mash Ent., Throwed House Click, and Texas Young Kingz. Tickets to the show and movie are $10. Get 'em here!All this and you get Alex Jones as your MC!-----So during my time off, I've picked up a few books to read. One of them is The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. It is touted by Warren Buffett as "by far the best book on investing ever written." Let's see if I can become the next Warren Buffett. ;)More info:35 years after Nixon started the war on drugs, we have over one million non-violent drug offenders living behind bars.The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become, how much more can the country endure? Inspired by the death of four family members from "legal drugs" Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth sets out to discover why the Drug War ha ...

Soul Lounge - Light Bar - December 19, 2007
2007-12-16 15:14:58
From the friend's bday party day after is rough on the body department... Every Wednesdays get treated to the Soul Lounge @ Light Bar... open mic, spoken word, live performances, live band, and so much more. :) Oh and it's Free.-----Happy Birthday Mike! As usual, we hit all the highlights of a Michael party... lots of drinks... missing Ernie... night ending on the can... and good company! Say goodbye to your 20's! ...

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