Posts Tagged ‘music’
Richmond’s hip hop community comes together for industry photo shoot
The baseball field at Kennedy High School was abuzz with activity Saturday. But the sounds weren’t the cracks of bats or the smacks of leather. They were laughs, and rhythmic staccatos of some of the city’s finest hip hop voices. More than 70 people, mostly local rap artists, gathered at the baseball field for an…
Read MoreGrace Lutheran event Saturday looks to sustain youth music
Shaw and his troupe of about 20 youthful musicians will be featured at the Grace Lutheran Christmas Concert and Potluck starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, the church’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All are invited to bring a dish and a $10 donation.
Read MorePALcenter lays down red carpet
Richmond’s Police Activities League is gearing up for a star-filled “Red Carpet Experience” at the Craneway Pavilion this Saturday. The night of music and fashion supports health and wellness charity programs through Bay Area organizations including the Richmond PAL, Berkeley Youth Alternatives and El Cerrito High School’s James Morehouse Project. The concert lineup features Guest…
Read MoreBandwidth: Oakland’s Religious Girls shred their gospel
This three-piece experimental pop band from Oakland — and no, Religious Girls are not actually girls — is the next feature in our “Bandwidth” video series on East Bay music.
Read MorePunks persist underground
Mykee Ramen lives in, owns and operates what he says is Richmond’s only underground punk rock club. But the 40-year-old doesn’t consider himself a punker, despite his bleached hair, tattoos and black wardrobe. For him, the club is a more of a sociological project, hobby and community center.
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