“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow…” - Lawrence Clark Powell.
The winter calm of January inspires us to seek new ideas, new information and new dimensions from which to grow. We’d like to share our top five blogs and websites we’ve recently discovered that inspire growth. We find these online reads to be great counsel for the movements of music and independent artists, local community action, healthy holistic living, and creative entrepreneurs.
One of the hardest working DJs we know, DJ S.O.U.L.-O. presents The Classics at Nola’s in downtown L.A. Originally launched at Seabird Jazz Lounge in Long Beach, The Classics offers feel good Soul, Funk and Hip Hop you’ll want to dance to all night long. Catch the L.A. premier this Wednesday. It’s Free!
We wish you a very Happy New Year and Happy Discoveries as you journey through 2012. One of the things on our “to-do” list for this year is an exciting indie music showcase and fundraiser, featuring talented emerging artists from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County, benefiting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. It’s been three years since our first fundraiser for the organization and we plan to make this one bigger and better.
We’re also gearing up for other collaborations in music, PR, dance and art. We’ll keep you updated so you can be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming SolShock events! ~Peace
John-Leslie Brown, one of the most recognizable faces in the motivational speaking industry will join forces with artist educator and community organizer, Leila Steinberg for what will become the most compelling concert of the year. Celebrating poetry, positive Hip Hop Music and the success of “The Microphone Sessions” series, “Tat2Wings” will feature live performances, Hip Hop-infused dialogues and powerful art advocacy.
On Monday, December 19, Hip Hop artist and motivational speaker John-Leslie Brown aka HIGH HOPES will occupy L.A.’s Celebrity Centre International along with artist educator and community organizer, Leila Steinberg to host the premier “Tat2Wings” Listening Party and Art Empowerment Celebration. “Tat2Wings” will offer a rousing evening of live musical performances from HIGH HOPES, Nyku, Kampaign, and an exclusive keynote empowerment speech from Leila Steinberg. The “Tat2Wings” Listening Party and Art Empowerment Celebration will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Celebrity Centre International, located at 5930 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028. This event is invitation-only. Continue reading
We’re helping Max Viltz from 2 the Max Promotions launch her new weekly live jazz event 2 the Max Music at The Basement Lounge! 2 the Max Music is the new hub for live jazz performances, sophisticated soul and classic R&B. Thursdays beginning 12/01.
Visit www.villagetreasuresart.com/2themaxpromotions for details.
We’re happy to support the 13th annual Thanks Givends Benefit: a community effort to raise funds and awareness for programs incorporating the arts for underprivileged and at risk youth.
On Wednesday, November 23, hundreds of artists, DJs, musicians, promoters, media, and individuals who love an uplifting event with a bona fide cause, will gather together in support of Thanks Givends. This year’s event will benefit the Marvista Family Center, Sound Art, Peace4Kids, and Pio Pico MS Music Program.
Guests can expect multiple hosts, DJs, and live art from 9pm until 4am at Los Globos Nightclub, located at 3040 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. It a 21 & over event with $10 admission.
We first heard about Thanks Givends years ago from its founder, Carlos Guaico aka “Loslito” of The Rebirth and Walk Talkin events. The multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, DJ, producer and promoter holds the event dear to his heart and works year-round to unify efforts that benefit the community. Learn more information on Facebook here. Continue reading
If we knew of one person who consciously and consistently spoke of high hopes in their music and in everyday conversation, it would be John-Leslie Brown, aka HIGH HOPES. As the youngest son of world-renowned motivational speaker and author Les Brown, John-Leslie possesses a natural passion and charm aptly placed at the heart of his delivery. A Hip Hop artist and internationally known motivational speaker since the age of 15, John-Leslie has self-produced over eight albums combining “new generation motivation” with hard-knocking hip hop, potent lyrics and moving selections from his speeches. Heeding the impact of his words, his message is always that of positivity, exemplary action and of course, motivation.
HIGH HOPES recently shared the Little Temple stage with artists Maimouna Youssef, Kampaign, and Da’ Ultimate for Nu-Soul’s Nappy Thursdays event. He is co-host of Hip Hop Talk Radio with Leila Steinberg and Cheryl Rich on crntalk.com (CRN1) and is set to release a new album and social media projects in early 2012. Visit www.johnlesliebrown.com to learn more. Photo credit: www.ceospacepa.com
