SHAKESPEARE...VOX/GUITAR
RAY ROOSEVELT---DRUMS
MARK BLACKBURN---GUITAR
WIL MACK...BASS
ALSO :
VOCALS FOR "DREAMS "... CHARLIE CHARELS
"STATUS DEM qUOTABLE" ...TRACY AMOS
CHARMIAN C. ---FLUTE /MELODICA
RAVI---- SAX/ FLITUE
Photo by Lina Lecaro
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Influences
RAREGROOVE SOULCLASSICS HIP HOP REGGAE WORLDBEAT HOUSE
DEEJAYS: HIGHER. T-LEE. DAZ. COKNI O'DIRE. BLACK SHAKESPEARE. AURELITO.
"One of the few clubs that really feels like a house party, this club night houses an arty, laid-back crowd that's as multi-flavored and -hued as the rhythms on the decks. Chocolate Bar has been going strong since 1997, and that's largely due to its hosts Shakespeare and Aurelito, two eastsiders with a lot of friends. Over the years their posse has grown with the help of their I&I Sound System—a converted ice-cream truck pumping out reggae jams—that they take to events around town. Still, Chocolate Bar remains the pair's homebase, an unpretentious hang where peeps of every color get to know each other on the dance floor while vintage wax experts Daz, T. Lee and Higher spin everything from Bob Marley to A Tribe Called Quest to Stevie Wonder. Occasionally, there are even live visual art performances. As for the crowd? Some work the ethnic look with dreads and multicolored threads, others look like '70s soul bros and sistas—but most stay casual in jeans and tees." — Lina Lecaro
hotline: 323.860.8873
MYSPACE.com/CHOCOLATEBARPARTY
INISOUND.com
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EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS
10PM-2AM
21+
VERDUGO BAR
3408 VERDUGO RD.
LA, CA 90065
THE SPECIAL BLEND is an ass shaking testament to the holy
groove in all it's forms, possibilities and permutations
BLACK SHAKESPEARE is a man of many talents: singer-songwriter, toaster, producer, club promoter, and radio DJ, to the a few. He is a co-founder of the LA nightclub, Chocolate Bar, and has music in his genes.
A cousin of bassist Robbie Shakespeare of Sly & Robbie, he also did his first assisting engineering gig with legendary producer Scientist.
Born in Jamaica, he moved with his family to New York City , where Shakespeare became involved with Hip Hop, toasting with host Jamalski at S.O.B.'s open mic venue. In 1995, he moved to Los Angeles
where he met Aurelito Mercado, a Chicago transplant who hosted parties that guested such pioneering Dee Jays as Marvski and Cut Chemist. where people like the Black Eyed Peas, Breakestra, and Ozomatli just came to hang.
Aurelito and Shakespeare
formed the I&I Sound System, and started Chocolate Bar in early 1997, with original DJs Cokni ODire, DJ Higher, Daz, and T-Lee. It was Mercado who, around 2000, dreamed up the idea of the Irie Ice Cream Truck,
outfitting an old ice cream truck with a sound system and bringing the good vibes and deep tunes to the folks. Shortly after the Ice Cream Trucks debut in early 2003, it was featured on the cover of XLR8R magazine,
as well as a Saul Williams album cover. Mercado and Shakespeare soon began receiving invitations. The I&I Sound System has since become a presence at festivals like the Sunset Junction, Nocturnal Wonderland,
Electric Daisy, and Abbot Kinney Festivals; the system even gigs at museums, high schools and colleges.
The LA. resident is a featured artist on The Lions' latest album "Ethio Steppers", as well as on the "Rewind 5" compilation
album (both released by Ubiquity Records).
His latest creation HARD WIRE is an a big mixture of music of what he calls Dub Hop. A bringing together of Dancehall and Dub Reggae with deep nitty gritty Hip Hop beats.
Working along side producers Josh 1 and Craig S. and top ranking vocalist from Red Bud Records Rob Symeonn and selector /deeJay Mikey Assassin.
Black Shakespeare brings the Brooklyn, Jamaica L.A. Vibez world wide for the people.....
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SEPT. 28, 2009 @ THE MARATHON RESTAURANT GUEST OF: "MS FAE DC" 1043 S. FAIRFAX LA CA 90019 TIME: 9:00 PM - COST: (FREE / DONATIONS APPRECIATED) 4-INFO CALL: 323 317 - 3309
OCT. 10, 2009 @ THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS MANSION GUEST OF: "IMIUSWI" AND A HOST OF OTHER HOT ARTISTS! 1750 VINE STREET LA CA 90028 TIME: 8:30PM - 4:00AM COST: TICKETS $20, $25 & $35 21 & OVER SHUTTLES LIVE EVERY 15 MIN FROM CAPITAL RECORDS 4-INFO CALL 323 798 - 4813
0CT. 17, 2009 @ THE LITTLE EITHIOPIA RESTAURANT HOSTED BY: DJ GREGORY - "G". (CRUCIAL SOUND) 1048 S. FAIRFAX LA CA 90019 TIME: 9:00 PM - COST: FREE 4-INFO CALL: 323 - 317 - 3309
OCT. 30, 2009 @THE ALCOHLIC CENTER FOR WOMEN ALONG WITH "MS. FAE DC" 1147 S. ALVARDO LA CA TIME: 6:30PM COST: FREE 4-INFO CALL: 323 317 - 3309
KCRW/LA Record Presents: The 2nd Annual MANIMAL FESTIVAL
with:
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, RAINBOW ARABIA, WARPAINT, HECUBA, VOICESVOICES, POLYAMOROUS AFFAIR, FOOL'S GOLD, ALEXANDRA HOPE, CORRIDOR, OTHER LIVES, JULIETTE COMMAGERE, MOONRATS, LACO$TE, AMANDA JO WILLIAMS, HE'S MY BROTHER, SHE'S MY SISTER, ARIANA DELAWARI, WEAVE!, PIZZA! & JONESIN'
Only 300 pairs will be sold and then this event will be closed.
PART I --------- FRIDAY SEPT 4th GRAND OPENING OF CLUB TROPIX (formerly known as Monte Cristo): @3100 Wilshire Blvd.(plz use Westmoerland entrance)
$3 Patron shots $5 Well Drinks 2 for 1 Red Stripes & Heinekens
ADM:: FREE B4 11p on the Guest List
FOR GUEST LIST/GENERAL INFO/BOTTLE SERVICE/BIRTHDAY PARTIES: 310-936-4738
Music By Dj Fyness & Krossfayah's Dj Courtesy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART II --------- SATURDAY SEPT 5th After the Royal Bash..We're back at the Joint for a night called HAFFI MEK D CREAM!!!
@ THE JOINT - 8771 W Pico Blvd (& ROBERTSON)
ADM:: FREE B4 11p on my Guest List or $10 b4 midnite aka RECESSION BUSTER! FOR GUEST LIST/GENERAL INFO/BOTTLE SERVICE/BIRTHDAY PARTIES: PLZ CALL 310-936-4738
MADNESS PROVIDED BY::
Fyness&Lightfoot Krossfayah Sound and STRAIGHT OUTTA NYC DJ RAMPAGE (as seen on BET 106& PARK)
CAPACITY ADVISORY-ALL OF OUR EVENTS @ THE JOINT HAS REACHED CAPACITY THIS YEAR SO GET THERE EARLY!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART III --------- SUNDAY SEPT 6th IT'S ALL ABOUT MUSIC MEETS SOCCER
GRIFFITH PARK, 11AM-8PM
Address: 3401 RIVERSIDE DR, LOS ANGELES, CA
TOURNAMENT STARTS @ 11am SHARP
all of LA's top djs literally all in 1 lawn providing u musical niceness ALL DAY!!! Its a family affair
Saturday, August 29th, join us for a MICHAEL JACKSON Remembrance party for The Girls w/ DJ JIJI SWEET!
Out&About Events for Women invites you to celebrate the life and music of Michael Jackson on what would have been the 51st birthday of the King of Pop.
Join us for REMEMBER THE TIME An End of the Summer / Michael Jackson Remembrance Party for the Girls so come out and meet some PYTs! 9PM-2AM @ SugaCane Lounge 1053 S. Hill
Attire: "Black Or White" in downtown Los Angeles, 90015
Michael Jackson Memorabilia & Footage all night Air-Conditioned Venue Lots of Free and Low Cost Parking Beautiful Women (who love women!) FREE copies of Serafemme Magazine $10 All Night Celebrity DJ JIJI SWEET! SEE YOU NEXT SATURDAY @ The SugaCane Lounge! www.serafemme.com
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10PM-2AM
21+
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