Urban Sophisticates - 5:00 PM
Hip-hop needed class. It also needed some innovation and honesty. In 2002 The Urban
Sophisticates began to provide just that with a project record that no one knew would
slowly, but surely, change the face of the genre on the east coast. When ‘Urban’ began
taking the road less traveled, it founded itself on the ideal that beats could move bodies
and true music could move souls. After the critically acclaimed release of ”The Cowards
Anthem,” their touring schedule has taken them north to New York City, south to Austin
Texas for South by Southwest, west to Chicago, even as far as Japan and Korea. Their
sound has become the definition of what hip-hop will be in the near future. Lyrically,
Benton James continues to confess his flaws and sarcastically point out what’s horribly
right and wrong with the world. Aaron James brings a catchy, well sung hook to every song
with old school influences of Soul and foundational R&B. Romondo Jessup brings his
cool and collected rhythms through the drums. Jeremy Denman brings his wisdom and
flow to the trumpet and flugle horn. Sal Mascali brings his crazy energy and high level of
talent to the trombone. Ricky Nxumalo brings his flair for great bass lines and heavy stage
presence to what has become a famous under ground live show.
Hip-hop needed class. It also needed some innovation and honesty. In 2002 The Urban
Sophisticates began to provide just that with a project record that no one knew would
slowly, but surely, change the face of the genre on the east coast. When ‘Urban’ began
taking the road less traveled, it founded itself on the ideal that beats could move bodies
and true music could move souls. After the critically acclaimed release of ”The Cowards
Anthem,” their touring schedule has taken them north to New York City, south to Austin
Texas for South by Southwest, west to Chicago, even as far as Japan and Korea. Their
sound has become the definition of what hip-hop will be in the near future. Lyrically,
Benton James continues to confess his flaws and sarcastically point out what’s horribly
right and wrong with the world. Aaron James brings a catchy, well sung hook to every song
with old school influences of Soul and foundational R&B. Romondo Jessup brings his
cool and collected rhythms through the drums. Jeremy Denman brings his wisdom and
flow to the trumpet and flugle horn. Sal Mascali brings his crazy energy and high level of
talent to the trombone. Ricky Nxumalo brings his flair for great bass lines and heavy stage
presence to what has become a famous under ground live show.
Superfriends - 3:00 PM
In the Great Hall of the Justice League, there are assembled the world's six greatest
heroes, gathered from the cosmic reaches of the universe...or six Triad musicians who
love taking frequent breaks from their days jobs to play good music. Ken Free (vocals),
Lindsey Porter (vocals), Paul Lewallen (bass), and Jeremy McKinney (guitar) join drummer
Joel Darden (from The Raymond Brake) and multi-instrumentalist Marshall Johnson (from
the Grammy-nominated ensemble Chanticleer) to play danceable adult alternative music
with a surprise or two thrown in.
In the Great Hall of the Justice League, there are assembled the world's six greatest
heroes, gathered from the cosmic reaches of the universe...or six Triad musicians who
love taking frequent breaks from their days jobs to play good music. Ken Free (vocals),
Lindsey Porter (vocals), Paul Lewallen (bass), and Jeremy McKinney (guitar) join drummer
Joel Darden (from The Raymond Brake) and multi-instrumentalist Marshall Johnson (from
the Grammy-nominated ensemble Chanticleer) to play danceable adult alternative music
with a surprise or two thrown in.
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