Chillin', Socializin', Relaxin', Quality Music, Hiphop, Breaks, Soul, DRINK SPECIALS!, A Great Atmosphere
Music
Jay Dee, Madlib, DJ Premier, Tribe, The Roots, Common, Kanye West, Mobb Deep, Slum Village, Phat Kat, Dwele, Waajid, Athetic Mic League, Subterraneous Crew, The Abolitionists, Ghostly, Now On, The Labtechs, John Legend, Sade, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Tom Brock, George Clinton, Now On, DJ Graffiti, DJ Haircut, DJ Benny Ben, Buff 1, DJ Houseshoes, DJ Chill Will, The Gorilla Funk Mob, Iggy Ignotius, Finale, Tasherre, SUN, Snowman Jack aka Motorcity, Niles, Chrissy DePauw, Mr. J., DJ Inka.One, Noelle Scaggs, Michelle Shaprow, Joe "Lemonade" Abrahms, Topher Mohr, Knows, TPC, Triple Helix, Music man Myles, Percee P, Guilty Simpson, Illa J, Native Son, Prozack Turner, Ta'raach, DJ Rhettmatic, TiRon, Shawn Jackson Ty & Kory, E. REECE...
About me:
Elevation is on its way to achieving legendary status. Founded 3 years ago by Sky Children members Jackson Perry and DJ Graffiti at Ann Arbor’s premier jazz club The Firefly, it has become the “place to be” on Sunday nights in Southeast Michigan. DJ Graffiti along with NowOn (Jackson Perry, Haircut and IX Lives) held it down at The Firefly for the first year of operation before NowOn relocated to Los Angeles. Fellow Sky Children members Buff1 (of Athletic Mic League) and DJ Benny Ben were asked by Graffiti to step up in NowOn’s place. With sold out crowds nearly every week, and with celebrities frequently visiting Elevation, it began to gain much press attention in the Midwest and it’s still going strong today in Ann Arbor.
This past April after nearly 2 years in LA NowOn announced the grand opening of Elevation (West) at The Room 5 Lounge in Los Angeles. Already Elevation (West) is the ONLY place in LA where on any given Sunday you can see several PREMIER Hip-Hop acts on one stage for only Five Bucks. Now catch The Sky Children’s “ELEVATION” on both coasts…
"Ann Arbor Hiphop's finest come together to create a weekly lounge night at the famous Firefly Jazz Club."
What: ELEVATION aka The Chill Lounge When: EVERY SUNDAY Where: The Firefly (637 S. Main, Downtown Ann Arbor) Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am Age: 21+ Cost: $3 Until 12am/$5 After
Featuring Hiphop, Breaks & Soul Music By:
- DJ Graffiti
- DJ Benny Ben
Often featuring special guests!
Hosted By:
- Buff1 of Athletic Mic League
Plus:
- An Open Mic Sign-Up - Feel free to bring an instrumental on vinyl record or CD, and arrive early if you plan to sign up for the open mic. Up to 10 artists will get the chance to perform 1 song.
Featuring Hiphop, Breaks & Soul Music By:
- Haicut
- IX lives
Often featuring special guests!
Hosted By:
- Jackson Perry
Plus:
- Special guest DJ's and Special performances by invited guests. If you would like to peform @ Elevation West, please send an MP3 of your music to Elevation@asideworldwide.com.
Sponsored By:
- Scion
Who I'd like to meet: 1. Anybody interested in hearing the best in Hiphop, Breaks and Soul Music!
2. Any MCs, Poets, Vocalists or Musicians looking to grab some shine at one of the best open mics Michigan has to offer!
Now On, Michelle Shaprow, Noelle Scaggs, Houseshoes, Rhettmatic, Inka.One, Music Man Miles, Guilty Simpson, Illa J, Shawn Jackson, E-Reece, Mr. J, Percee P, Ta’Raach, TiRon, Chrissy DePauw, ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? This is the BEST thing on Sunday since Church!
Big Brother NWA is keeping me from you..but one of these days I'ma sneak away and come see you....Maybe when the book drops:
WHILE DWELLING IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF OBSCURITY! Feb.7, 2007!
Last night was fun, as usual. Grafitti and Benny Ben held it down on the 1's and 2's!!!! Props to ya'll and to Buff 1 for holdin it down every week and keepin' it going strong!
ELEVATION IS THE TRUTH!!! THANKS TO THE CATZ THAT PUT THIS 2GETHER FOR ALL THE ARTIST, POETS, COMEDIANS, AND WHOEVER WANTS SHINE!! LOOK FOR ME TO BE A REGULAR!!!