Jim Thorpe's Birthday Bash & KARE's Graffiti Art Show
When:
Friday, Feb 24, 2017 6:00p -
11:55p
Friday, Feb 24, 2017 6:00p -
11:55p
Where:
The Grape Room
105 Grape St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Admission:
$7
Categories:
Art, Music
Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1199018320193225
MUSIC - ART - DRINKS - FRIENDS
It's that time of the year again for my Annual Birthday Bash!! This year I have a lineup that I can't believe I was able to put together this year including the Reunion of DA REZAREKT!!! with Philly's Best R&B Group AVIANCE!!! The soulful blues rock of Maryland's SWEET LEDA!!! The Indie New Wave Alternative of Hershey's THE APRIL SKIES!!! also my brothers from another the SWEET EUREKA!!! I am so blessed to have them as friends along with being amazing artists!!!!
An Addition this year, on the 2nd floor of the Grape Room I will be having my first Graffiti Art Showing featuring works of mine from 1983 to present. People for years have been bugging me to do this, so here it is. There will be original Canvases, Printed Canvases, I will giving away (2) 18x24 Graffiti Canvases... also There will be a free 11x17 color print for attendees!!! The Music upstairs will be classic hip hop for the late 70's to early eighties. On the TV Screens I will a montague of sketches, videos, etc.
The Performers
12:40am Genki Genki Panic (JUST ADDED!!!!)
https://www.facebook.com/genkigenkipanic/
Chattanooga TN's own masked anti-heroes, Genki Genki Panic revel in reverb soaked instrumentals that reference the macabre with sardonic winks and nudges, and complex, inventive instrumentation. Their songs bridge the gap between the 80's surf punk of bands like Dead Kennedys and Agent Orange, classic 60's surf instrumentals of the Ventures and Dick Dale, and the metallic intensity of bands like Fantomas, Bad Brains, and Jesus Lizard. With a stage show that has been descibed as Gwar meets the Munsters, Genki Genki Panic has amassed an impressive following in their 1 1/2 year history, sharing the stage with such bands as The Messer Chups, The Independents, Peelander Z, The Queers, King Pelican, The Aqualads, and Daikaiju.
11:40pm Aviance Musiq
http://www.badgirlsofrnb.com/
These Philly-bred vocalists have a truly timeless voice that is undoubtedly authentic. The name Aviance says it all. “Aviance” comes from the word “Ambiance”; and they remove the “MB”, replace it with a “V” to signify their strong soulful voices. Aviance has captured the new-age flavor of soul while maintaining an old-school flair. Their swag is reminiscent of artists from the early '90s R&B era. Aviance combines the best of soul and hip hop. This all lead singing trio features, Dominique Nicole, Beyyond & Miss Jayy, and they get down and gritty with soulful voices. These ladies are known for creating a special vibe when they enter a room. Their performance is definitely memorable; in every way, which causes them to gain new, loyal and dedicated fans wherever they go. They’ve opened up for Artists such as Dru Hill, K-Ci & Jo Jo, Mali Music, Jon B, Mr. Cheeks, Mario, SWV, Sylenna Johnson, Slick Rick, Silento and many more. Aviance plans to make their mark on the industry by being known for the singing group that has brought back TRUE SINGING and REAL MUSIC to this industry. Their talents collectively and individually will definitely leave a mark on this industry and give them the type of staying power that legendary Artists had.
10:40pm Sweet Leda
www.sweetleda.com
Powered by Julie Cymek’s sultry, commanding vocals and electrifying stage presence, Sweet Leda is taking the diverse mid-Atlantic music scene by storm as one of the most exciting and accomplished live acts on the rise. In fact, Lou Plaia (co-founder of Reverbnation) describes them as “the highlight of every festival they play.” With its rich blend of new school funk, psychedelic rock, soul and pop, Sweet Leda’s heartfelt original music can best be described as a female-fronted, soul-based, Zeppelin meets Chili Peppers!
9:40pm Da Rezarekt
Special Reunion Show!!!!!! the Funk,Rock, Hip Hop is Back!!!
“It's not everyday in the music industry that you get to speak with such an inspirational and united group of artists. Da Rezarekt is a one of kind band with a killer sound, and an intense, high energy live performance. Self defined in the genre of "FunkRokHop", this description says it all.”
8:50pm The April Skies
Originally formed, and inspired by college/alternative radio, in the late 80's, The April Skies came to life in the early 90's and quickly became one of the premiere bands-you-gotta-see, landing regular gigs in NYC, including the infamous CBGB’s, playing DC's 930 Club and so many venues in between. Their debut release, 1991's A Strange Western Mood, was hailed by music critics as the best indie release of the year. The band followed that up with the Mitch Easter (Let's Active, REM)-produced Drive-In EP in 1992, and toured constantly before burning out at the end of the year.
After a few years away and numerous line-up changes, the band re-emerged in 2002, releasing the Breathe EP. They followed it up with 2005's Flood, 2006's How It All Played Out, 2009's self-titled The April Skies, and 2012's Yet It Floats EP. During this time, the band continued to tour consistently throughout the northeast, playing regularly at venues like NYC's Mercury Lounge and Lancaster, PA's Chameleon club, and featured yearly at music festivals in Dewey Beach, DE.
Throughout the years, The April Skies have shared the stage with high-profile artists such as The Ocean Blue, The Lemonheads, Ride, Tommy Stinson, Don Peris (The Innocence Mission), Eve’s Plumb, Suddeny, Tammy!, The Dashboard Saviors, Riverside, Jason Isbell, The Hold Steady and so many more.
8pm Sweet Eureka
Though Sweet Eureka will be a fresh name to most, the band members will be familiar to many. Frontman/guitarist Jamie Victor (founding member of Victor Victor Band), drummer Ari Miller (formerly of Surgeon), and bass player Patrick Polli (TMT, Disciples, Cowgirls From Hell, Mandobot) are no strangers to the Philly/NYC music scene.
Separately they have played many of the notable/notorious rock rooms of the east coast (Arlene's, the Troc, TLA, North Star, El Bar, KFN and CBGB) and have recorded with celebrated producers/engineers (Steve Albini, Brian McTear, Andrew Lipke, Phil Nicolo). Together now, the band lives for live performance and song craftsmanship. Currently, Sweet Eeureka is playing limited engagements while recording their debut album at their ranch/garage in Pennsylvania.
