Inhouse Talent Presents
2Racks Rap Contest
Hosted by Sellassie
Tuesday March 13, 2012
Klub Krucial
612 & 614 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
8p/18+/$10
Booking and Info: 415-484-5704 http://www.TINYURL.COM/2RACKSRAP
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217350

Presented by Inhouse Talent and hosted by Revolutionary Poet Sellassie is creating a movement for upcoming and independent hip hop and packing clubs for new music. 2Racks is a fast-paced, single-elimination rap competition where emcees perform original songs head to head in front of celebrity and industry professional judges, competing for a $2000 cash prize. Designed to expose interesting and determined fresh talent, cultivate relationships, and build community, 2Racks is the newest component from Inhouse Talent, creating a fun and unique environment to discover and support independent artists.

2Racks Rap Contest creator, co-producer and host Sellassie is an independent hip hop artist, entrepreneur and activist. With an acclaimed debut release, I’m Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ Not a Killin’, and a new follow-up album, Sins of Your Forefathers, Sellassie is carving his niche and shining as a leading progressive voice and face of independent Hip Hop. Although inspired and motivated from reading hundreds of books, Sellassie is self-taught and came up on the streets. Sellassie’s lyric is rooted in a deep comprehension of the world around him. He writes on domestic and world politics, international relations and community needs, corporate thuggery and the obstacles independent artists face. He has seen first hand the problems that his music addresses. He has seen black on black crime, homicide, the plight of drugs and money destroying his community, and witnessed the decay of Independent Hip Hop. In addition to the new record, Sellassie has built a revolutionary show series WE ALL WE GOT and 2Racks Rap Contest, is working with many social, political and youth based initiatives, and is a contributor to various special projects including the film, “It Doesn’t Cost Nothin’ to Dream.“

2Racks Rap Contest is a series, with national stops in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu. With 2Racks and WE ALL WE GOT, the team has produced over 80 successful events in the last two years in more than 15 markets. Our shows are independent artist created for independent artists. With the pulse of the streets and the heart of the people, 2Racks Rap Contest is determined to pack clubs with new music and cultivate a thriving environment for emerging talent.

Press Contact:
Gina Gallo
info@inhousetalent.com
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Inhouse Talent is a San Francisco-based artist management and production company aimed to motivate and inspire thru uncompromised, progressive, independent music and art.

Come join the fun with Cheyenne, we will be playing at Players Night Club.
Tell all your friends and bring your dancing shoes.
NO COVER CHARGE!
Date: Saturday, January 7th
Address: 113 East Pecan Street, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Time: 9:00 p.m.- 1:30 a.m.
Website: www.cheyenneatx.com
Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/CheyenneATX

New Year's Eve Party Live Music By The Crush, Austin's Premier Party Band! Drink specials all night Party Favors, live dance music, light show, champagne Tickets on sale now, buy early before they sell out! For more info or to purchase tickets call: (512) 251-6003 $10 cover Flyer: http://www.facebook.com/TheCrushParty www.thecrushparty.com Location: Player's Night Club 113 Pecan St E, Pflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 251-6003

BrecksMusicJams at Sam's Town Point, Austin, Tx 2115 Allred Dr. 78748

Wednesdays: Open blues jam.
See 2d Fridays below for more Open Jam details. 8:40p-12a

First Fridays of the month: "Kathy Murray's Blues Groove". Special Guests will perform as well and walk-in players will be invited to play as time permits. You must let Breck or the band know you are here. Kathy sings mostly blues originals accompanied by Bill Jones on guitar, Rusty Keith, bass/vocals and Richard Ross on drums. 8:40p-12a.

2d (& 3d if 5)Fridays will be OPEN JAMS. These are mostly classic rock/pop/R&B. Not acoustic singer-songwriter or full band showcases. Sign up by at least 10:30 or earlier. You will join others on stage. Backing band/rhythm section may vary. Just bring an instrument and an amp(if needed for your instrument) just in case. PA, mics, bass amp in house. 8:40p-12a.

Third and Fourth Fridays of the month will be "Classic Rock & Pop", as deformed by the band “Fossil & The Shrinking Members" (Nykky Dante, bass/vocals; Jeff Grant, guitar/vocals; and Rico Lyon, drums). Special Guests will perform as well and walk-in players will be invited to play as time permits. You must let Breck or the band know you are here. 8:50pm-12a

Myspacedout and Facebooked. BrecksMusicJams

For More information on this show check out the ticketing site here http://kingdomaustin.ticketbud.com/miguel-migs www.kingdomaustin.com

We'll be playing at Red Eyed Fly tonight at 9m! Hope to see some old and new fans out!

PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT https://www.ejtmusic.com/nat

2011 would have been the 80th birthday of the great cornetist Nat Adderley. To celebrate Akina and trumpeter Erik Telford have put together a great night they're calling "MERCY MERCY MERCY". We'll be featuring music written and performed by Nat and Cannonball Adderley.

LINEUP
- The Nat Adderley Tribute band featuring Erik Telford (cornet), jazz saxophone player Elias Haslanger (alto), Ben Irom (piano), Kris Afflerbaugh (bass), and Andy Beaudoin (drums).
- Eddy Hobizal
- Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys

Members of the Adderley family will be in attendance, including Nat's son, Nat Jr., who was the musical director for Luther Vandross for many years.

TICKETS
$10 in advance
$12 at the door
Show starts at 8pm
Momo's Club is located 618 W6th St Austin, TX 78701

Hope to see lots of people coming out to support this great event!

Jazz saxophone player and composer Elias Haslanger joins 3 Jazz Collective for two sets of jazz at Sao Paulo's Restaurant this Friday, Nov 4 at 7:30pm. 3 Jazz Collective plays music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson and more.

Date: November 4, 2011
Time: 7:30-10pm
Price: Free
Location: Sao Paulo's Restaurant
2809 San Jacinto, Austin 78705
(512) 473-9988

Austin singer-songwriter Jean Synodinos is releasing her third CD, "Girls, Good & Otherwise," on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 with an 8:00 pm show at Momo’s Club on West 6th Street in Austin. To celebrate this release, she recently offered fans a limited-time full, free digital pre-release of the disc resulting in over 6,000 song downloads in twelve weeks. Jean Synodinos (pronounced sin-uh-DEE-nus) delivers songs of grit, grace, and acoustic soul. Her voice has been hailed by critics as “show-stopping,” and her award-winning writing digs deep lyrically, moving from big affirmations to little ironies at the turn of a phrase. An accomplished acoustic guitarist, Jean is widely recognized for her ability to skate across musical genres—from folk to rock to jazz to blues and more. Known for her dynamic live performances, she delivers shows that keep audiences returning for more. Local music fans will recognize many of the city’s best players on Girls, Good & Otherwise, including Bruce Hughes (Jason Mraz, The Resentments) on bass, Rob Hooper (Carolyn Wonderland, Guy Forsythe) on drums, and Charles Rieser (The Scabs) on guitars. Guest artists for the disc include: Red Young (Joan Armatrading) on B3 and keyboards, Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard) on electric guitar, and John Pointer on cello and beatbox. As with her previous releases, Girls, Good & Otherwise was produced by Charles Rieser. Joining Jean on stage for the CD release party at Momo’s will be Charles Rieser, Bruce Hughes, and other surprise guests. Momo’s Club is located at 618 West 6th Street in Austin, TX. For directions to the club, visit www.momosclub.com. "Girls, Good & Otherwise" will be available at local record outlets, at all gigs, and online at cdbaby.com and through the artist’s website, www.jeansynodinos.com.

AUSTIN, Texas, October 20, 2011 - Sangeet Millennium, an Austin Top Ten World Music Band, proudly presents Global Divas – an exotic concert of world music. The concert will showcase award winning Kiran Ahluwalia and her Ensemble. Sangeet Millennium Ensemble will open the concert with their genre-bending Indo-jazz fusion. The concert will be held at St. David’s St. David’s Episcopal Church, Bethel Hall on Saturday, November 12th at 9:30 pm.

Sangeet Millennium, a musical initiative founded and directed by sitarist Amie Maciszewski, is known for its collaborations with world class performers of South Asian music. The two “global divas” have never performed together. They met in Canada five years ago, and Maciszewski has been trying to get Ahluwailia to Austin ever since. “I met a lot of obstacles in the process, and I almost gave up, “ recalls Maciszewski. “Then Kiran contacted me out of the blue about month ago saying she had one date to fill on her CD release tour and wanted to get into the Austin market. This collaboration is particularly exciting because it showcases two women, with differing stories of migration. Both of us are latching on to traditional forms of Hindustani music, making them our own, and in the process, transforming them into a whole new genre.”

Born in India, raised in Canada, and residing today in New York City, Ahluwalia’s international background is evident in her entire approach to music making. The concert is part of an international tour for Ahluwalia’s new CD, Aam Zameen (Common Ground). International touring artist and composer, Ahulwalia is most known for her success in bringing traditional and contemporary forms of ghazals (Persian lyrical poems) to life and adapting them into entertaining, accessible forms for Western audiences to enjoy. The album’s influences span four continents and results in a sound that successfully merges contemporary Indian song with Saharan desert blues.

World-renowned sitarist and ethnomusicologist, Amie Maciszewski, created Sangeet Millennium in 2006. The three person Ensemble composes and performs traditional, and modern, music from the Indian subcontinent. Maciszewski’s enchanting performances in North America, India, Europe, and Japan over two decades have received critical acclaim, as have her teaching and research into the field. Her performances continue to mesmerize audiences and provide rare insight into the vast complexity and mastery of the art of Hindustani music on sitar. The Ensemble will be performing various selections from their 2010 CD, Sangeet Safar as well as never before heard selections from their soon to be released album. Tickets are already on sale for this one-of-a kind musical celebration and will sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.nowplayingaustin.com. This program

Friday 11/11/11 at 8:00pm: The Cinematic Symphony performs "Salute to Valor" featuring your favorite war movie soundtracks performed LIVE! Thrilling music from such films as “The Patriot,” “The Wind and the Lion,” “1941,” “Gettysburg,” and more will be performed in this musical extravaganza on Veteran’s Day!

Tickets are half price in advance online HERE or $10 at the door the night of the concert.

CD Fulkes Auditorium, 400 West Anderson Avenue, Round Rock, Texas 78664