SOME STUFFS: 9th Annual Afropunk Fest returns in August

Look at this, I think the poster/flyer speaks for itself to where I almost don’t have to explain what’s going on. Just look at it and head out there if you can, right? However, I should let you know what’s going on.

First off, the obligatory introduction as to what Afropunk is:
“AFROPUNK is an influential community of young, gifted people of all backgrounds who speak through music, art, film, comedy, fashion and more. Originating with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, it is a platform for the alternative and experimental. Remaining at the core of its mission are the punk principles of DIY aesthetics, radical thought and social non-conformity. AFROPUNK is a voice for the unwritten, unwelcome and unheard-of.”

The 9th annual Afropunk Fest is bringing together a lot of talent in one place. Headlining will be Chuck D. & DJ Lord of Public Enemy, who will be performing Fear Of A Black Planet in full. Also scheduled to appear include ?uestlove (of The Roots), Saul Williams, The Coup, K-OS, Danny Brown, Jean Grae, Theophilus London, Mykki Blanco, LE1F, and so many more. In fact, more artists are being pulled in for the Afropunk Fest as you read this. Everyone will be gathering at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on August 24-25th, so if you want to consider this one of your end-of-summer events, this would be a great way to celebrate the season. For updates and more information on the festival, head to AfroPunkFest.com.

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SOME STUFFS: A-Trak beefs up for forthcoming 10,000LB Hamburger Tour

With luck no one from PETA will be after him, but DJ A-Trak will be hitting the road on the 10,000 LB Hamburger Tour with Treasure Fingers and Rye Rye. Save your money, here are the confirmed tour dates:

6/17/09 NEW YORK, NY ULTRA LOUNGE (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
6/18/09 BOSTON, MA HOUSE OF BLUES (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
6/19/09 PHILADELPHIA, PA ELECTRIC FACTORY (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
7/02/09 CHARLOTTE, NC THE FORUM (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
7/03/09 ATLANTA, GA OPERA (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
7/04/09 ORLANDO, FL HOUSE OF BLUES (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
7/05/09 TAMPA, FL CZAR *
7/08/09 MIAMI, FL LIV *
7/10/09 AUSTIN, TX AUSTIN MUSIC HALL (BACARDI B-LIVE) +
7/11/09 HOUSTON, TX WAREHOUSE LIVE *
7/13/09 PHOENIX, AZ CLUB RED *
7/14/09 SAN DIEGO, CA VOYEUR ^
7/16/09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA THE INDEPENDENT *
7/17/09 PORTLAND, OR ROTTURE ^
7/18/09 SEATTLE, WA CHOP SUEY *
7/22/09 VANCOUVER, BC RICHARD’S ON RICHARDS ^
7/23/09 CALGARY, AB HI FI *
7/24/09 EDMONTON, AB STAR LITE ROOM ^
7/25/09 TORONTO, ON TIME FESTIVAL
7/30/09 OTTAWA, ON RITUAL NIGHTCLUB *
7/31/09 NEW YORK, NY WEBSTER HALL #
8/01/09 MONTREAL, QC SAT *
8/07/09 CHICAGO, IL LOLLAPALOOZA
8/08/09 LOS ANGELES, CA HARD FESTIVAL

* with Rye Rye and Treasure Fingers
^ with Rye Rye
# with Treasure Fingers, Theophilus London and Jack Beats
+ with MSTRKRFT, Major Lazer, DJ AM, Jazzy Jeff and Drop The Lime