As I write this, I am seeing his smile; the one-of-a-kind glowing smile of Markus D. Manley. To me he was a peer, a resourceful mover and shaker throughout the Long Beach creative community, a kind warm person and all-around good guy. Notice of his passing was shocking and unbelievable. Reading his Facebook wall was […]
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SolShock.com Q&A with A.Sims – Long Beach Hip Hop Spoken Word Artist
Long Beach, CA is filled with powerful, talented artists. Whether it’s fine art and graph artists, musicians and indie bands, eco-friendly crafters and fashion designers, or poets and playwrights, this city is brimming with inspiration. On Long Beach’s north side, writer and spoken word artist A.Sims brings his love for God, Hip Hop and poetry to the […]
Change-makers Unite at the Catalyst Center for Urban Sustainability Oct. 20
Catalyst Network of Communities, the Long Beach non-profit that asks us to “Connect and Affect” and leads by example, is holding its Second Annual Assembly of the Catalyst Network of Communities Saturday, October 20. The assembly event calls upon local agents of change who are making a difference in the community by taking an active role […]
Armchair Generals Music: “Missing Your Love”
Known for their signature electronic grooves and soulful house, the Armchair Generals released another new track from their forthcoming LP “The Ject Sect.” In a perfect blend of sultry lyrics and vocals, stellar production and an intentional R&B/Dub vibe, “Missing Your Love” takes you to a place where there are no words – just feeling. A Fender Rhodes solo […]
4th Annual Long Beach Funk Fest
We’re excited about the 4th annual Long Beach Funk Fest due to invade the streets of downtown Long Beach on Saturday, August 18. Since 2009, founder and musician Bobby Easton, the DLBA , Rand Foster and numerous key players, have brought the funkiest of funk bands to the city for an all-day concert and funktastic time. We highly […]