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Rock With the 513 Elevators @ Suzy’s

S. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:07:37 +0000

Elevating ‘with a purpose that’s sound’, the 513 Elevators take you higher with their soulful rock-infused hip hop and acoustic blend that is unmatched. This fast-emerging band from Cincinnati, OH brings their light to Los Angeles, performing songs from their debut album Goin’ Up. Starting February 16, join the 513 Elevators live every third Thursday at Suzy’s Bar & Grill in Hermosa Beach from 8pm-12am. (www.513elevators.com)

Address: Suzy’s Bar & Grill |1141 Aviation Blvd | Hermosa Beach, CA | 90254

Upcoming Shows: March 15 | April 19 | May 17

SolShock Loves You!

S. — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:36:20 +0000

To the hard-working members of the media, hustling and bustling indie bands and artists, do-good nonprofits and organizations, generous supporters and givers, loyal friends and family, shining businesses and entrepreneurs, genius DJs, promoters and movements, brilliant dancers, artists, filmmakers, poets, singers, writers, musicians, artisans, teachers, historians, those who heal and uplift, beautiful radiant beings – WE LOVE YOU!

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SolShock Q&A with Floyd Hampton Livingston of 562 CityLife

S. — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:20:48 +0000

In just four years, Floyd “The Man” Hampton Livingston has gone from working a ‘dead-end job’, to promoting and blogging about the best of what Long Beach has to offer as a journalist and co-founder of 562 CityLife – THE social network for Long Beach. He is now one of the most visible and recognizable faces in the city, making tremendous strides toward change and development within the ninth district and throughout. We connected with “The Man” for our SolShock Q&A.

SolShock: What inspired your latest project?

Floyd: My latest project, which is of course, City Life, Inc. City Life, Inc. owns 562CityLife. Our next project is expansion and upwards growth of the company and the people involved. We plan on expanding up (or down) to the West coast with a community building tool that is tailored to that specific region. One major project we’re working on, is very exciting. We are bringing some really cool ways to use social media and other technology to make life easier.

SolShock: What makes you radiant?

Floyd: What makes me radiant? I don’t know if I can consider myself radiant, it’s hard to answer that question. Possibly, being involved in a lot of organizations in Long Beach makes me radiant. Although, I’m not always on a board of directors for some organization, being there to cover an event, supporting it in my way has put me on the map with Long Beach to people in other cities. I’ve figured out the best way to celebrate people, causes, projects, etc., is by supporting them. It makes it easier for me and I feel good when I can help others, no matter gender, race, background…

SolShock: What was your most recent happy discovery?

Floyd: My latest personal happy discovery was realizing that I’m actually getting recognized for the work that I do. It’s been a long coming and I know it’s only going to get better. Normally, I’m the one giving interviews and coverage so being behind the scenes was kinda my style, which I’m super cool with. But, doing that has also giving me coverage, it’s kind of ironic. I’ve received some cool compliments from the grass roots level to the City politics level. This discovery that I just might be doing some good here has encouraged me to do whatever I want and dream as big as I can. So far it’s worked out, and I’ll keep creating my life exactly as I want it to be.

Read another great article about him.

Z – Singapore Bound with The Illusionists

S. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:06:47 +0000

Z – who’s preparing for their Madden Bowl XVIII appearance with Hip Hop icon Nas, after completing a sold-out tour with The Illusionists in Sydney, Australia - Margis’ drumsticks are still smoking . . . . is Singapore bound! We’re happy to announce their upcoming two-week tour in Singapore with the extended performance of The Illusionists!

Z , who provides the live score to the show and is the featured band, will perform alongside the five world-class magicians that form the revolutionary live production, The Illusionists at the Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Feb. 17 – March 4 Video. We think it’s time to ARIZE and believe . . . .

Photo by Kia Michelle

February Treasures

S. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:18 +0000

As we enter the month of February, we’d like to take a moment to remind you about a few events that occur this month like:

Black History Parades & Festivals (Orange County) (Long Beach)

Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF)

Dilla Day (Check Fusicology for city listings)

Conscious Life Festival

DocuDayLA

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SolShock’s Top 5 Radiant Blogs for January

S. — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:49:16 +0000

“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.

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Classic Soul, Funk & Hip Hop at Nola’s in Downtown L.A.

S. — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:31:58 +0000

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!

Happy New Year!

S. — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:00:40 +0000

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

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The Microphone Sessions

S. — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:32:50 +0000

Hip Hop Artist and Motivational Speaker John-Leslie Brown aka HIGH HOPES Hosts “Tat2Wings” Listening Party and Art Empowerment Celebration with Leila Steinberg

S. — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:03:51 +0000

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.
John-Leslie Brown aka HIGH HOPES (Hip Hop Intellectual Going Higher Helping Other People Everywhere Soar) who is the leading trailblazer of “new generation motivation, will celebrate blazing his own trail as an independent artist along with the release of his epic new full-length album “Carry the Torch”. Self-released by Brown, “Carry the Torch”, combines powerful uplifting lyrics with hard-hitting Hip Hop that best represent his revered motivational platform. Accompanied by top L.A.-based producers and musicians, “Carry the Torch” features conscious Hip Hop, R&B and Soul-inspired tracks including “Find Your Fireplace”, “Go Donkey” and “Divine Diva”.
The album echoes the creativity, poignant lyrics and powerful messages that have earned him key success toward expanding the potential in others. “Carry the Torch” touches on the various challenges Brown has conquered while going against the grain to pursue a career as a Hip-Hop artist, despite years of professional training and working along-side his famed father since age 10. John-Leslie Brown is the youngest son of Emmy award-wining, world-renowned motivational speaker, author and television personality, Les Brown.
Best-known for founding Alternative Intervention Models as well as her work as former manager of the late Tupac Shakur, Leila Steinberg has helped countless students, poets, songwriters, actors and more through The Microphone Sessions. Using this weekly artist workshop as a platform since the late 1990’s, Steinberg has been hands-on in helping numerous artists develop their creative voices and make a powerful impact to reach the world. The Microphone Sessions has been extremely influential in the development of Brown’s music and stage performance.
“Tat2Wings” Listening Party and Art Empowerment Celebration will celebrate innovation, poetry, positive Hip Hop Music and the success of “The Microphone Sessions” series.