IT'S THAT TIME!!! The global soul dance party SOL ASCENSION returns to SOB's for a night of music and mayhem!
On Saturday, June 20th, party host MANCHILDBLACK (Libation) welcomes the resident DJ of the legendary afrobeat party Jump N' Funk, RICH MEDINA. One of the most in demand spinners on the planet, Rich is as widely known for his music production as he is for his eclectic DJ sets at NYC soirees like Lil' Ricky's Rib Shack @ APT, Happy Feet with DJ Bobbito Garcia and Open with rapper/DJ Q-tip. Check out Rich doing it as only he does it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jyNgkdrcXA
The night will be made complete with a live performance by powerful recording artist, URSULA RUCKER! The velvet voiced spoken word artist who has collaborated with everyone from King Britt, 4hero, Louie Vega and The Roots, released her latest album Ruckus Soundsysdom to great critical acclaim. She will be backed by Sol Ascension house band The Alliance featuring drummer James "Biscuit" Rouse. Check out Ursula in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRviLYcNKRo
GET READY TO ASCEND!!!
SATURDAY, JUNE 20th 2009
Manchildblack/Hype Life Music
Presents
SOL ASCENSION
(A Global Soul Dance Party)
w/DJ
RICH MEDINA
Live Performance:
URSULA RUCKER
w/The Alliance
Host:
MANCHILDBLACK
Visuals:
GASOULEAN
@
SOB'S
204 Varick Street @ W. Houston
212-243-4940
$12 w/flyer or in advance at http://www.ticketweb.com
$15 at the door
Midnight
21+
http://www.sobs.com
http://www.manchildblack.com
http://www.richmedina.com
http://www.myspace.com/ursularucker
http://www.myspace.com/gasoulean
http://www.myspace.com/soultravelinorchestrapressurepoint