Celebrate Women in Music

Here's an article I wrote about "Celebrate Women In Music," a panel discussion and concert featuring the Watson Twins.

Read: "Watson Twins, Sue McLean, and others talk about being women in the music industry"

The Knife

I love "Tomorrow, In a Year." Yeah music heals, but it feels like my brain's the subject of a scientific experiment. Results=positive.

Afrika Bambaataa @ Epic 3/13

Gorillaz "Plastic Beach"

Three songs into "Plastic Beach," and already the album has proven its brilliance.

I remember buying the first Gorillaz album way back in the day, the day it came out, insisting to my friends this band was gonna be the hugest thing ever. I'm so glad I was right.

Steven Tyler to tour with Aerosmith

And now for something completely different:

http://www.prefixmag.com/news/aerosmith-to-tour-with-steven-tyler-this-summer/37980/

Flaming Lips do "Dark Side of the Moon"

Diggin' the Flaming Lips take on the "Dark Side." This is a great interview with Coyne:

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/01/flaming-lips-frontman-wayne-coyne-talks-dark-side.html

Healing MN

Here's an article for the Daily Planet about Healing MN, a benefit for Cornerstone:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/12/07/musicians-fight-domestic-abuse-healing-mn

We Are The Willows

Here's an interview with We Are The Willows for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/29/music-we-are-willows-create-musical-map-minnesota

King Khan and BBQ Show

Here is an interview with King Khan and BBQ Show for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/23/music-king-khan-and-bbq-show-legends-their-own-grime-0

Saul Williams

Here's a review of Saul Williams' show at the Varsity for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/10/30/music-saul-williams-and-friends-rock-out-unmoved-audience-varsity

And here's a discussion on Vita.mn before the show:

http://www.vita.mn/tag_detail.php?d=view_responses&show=all&tag_forum_id=1567

Dearling Physique

Local band Dearling Physique kicking off a Fall tour Thursday at the Kitty Cat Klub. They're kind of an underground sensation in the art scene. Their sound is Joy Division meets performance art. Two live artists, Justin James Sehorn and Jesse Draxler collaborate with Dearling Physique. Fort Wilson Riot and Phantom Tails open on some dates.

http://dearlingphysique.com/

B Girl Be block party

The block party goes on today at Intermedia Arts from 12pm-10pm.

From Twin Cities Daily Planet:

Sat, 2009-09-19 (All day)

Intermedia Arts is proud to present the fourth installment of B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop, a multimedia festival encompassing the four elements of hip-hop: MCing, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti. . This beloved Minneapolis event is a place to make connections, build confidence, sharpen skills and gain access to the tools to create music, film, poetry, rap, aerosol art and dance.

The mission of B-Girl Be is to influence and inspire leadership to change the perceptions and roles of women in hip-hop for current and future generations

On Saturday, September 19th, 2009 B-Girl Be takes the streets again with the B-Girl Be Block Party, an all-day festival at Intermedia Arts that brings international, national and local girls and women in hip-hop together in Minneapolis for music, dance, live mural painting, film and an art marketplace.

Before, during and after the block party, B-Girl Be presents a series of Hip-Hop Dance Showcase Performances and workshops curated by local dancer and choreographer Amy Sackett. Tickets sell out fast!

The celebration continues throughout September and October with Mama Said Knock U Out! an international visual art exhibition showcasing 28 female artists from around the world who use their visual voice to empower, inform and organize. These women are employing hip-hop culture as a means of expression, connection, education and social and political activism globally. Mama Said Knock U Out! will include work in video, photography, painting, sculpture, film, and textiles. National artist Lauri Lyons (New York) will produce a sound and mixed media installation in the main gallery.

Mama Said Knock U Out! runs through October 23, 2009 at Intermedia Arts. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 12-6 PM.

Lady GaGa

Lady GaGa’s VMAs Date: Kermit The Frog!

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Lady Gaga + Kermit the Frog

Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson, VMAs 2009

MTV Shows

"Empire State of Mind," live at the VMAs

Perfect, then Lil Mama crashes Jay Z and Alicia Keys' duet. Lil' Bitch.

Jay-Z - New Music - More Music Videos

Michael Jackson tribute, VMAs 2009

MTV Shows

Claire Taubenhaus

Here's an interview I did with my friend/musician Claire Taubenhaus for the Daily Planet, just before her move to Austin.

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/article/2009/08/22/music-north-star-lone-star-first-rate-first-ave-sendoff-claire-taubenhaus.html

B Girl Be: Mama Said Knock You Out

B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop GALLERY EXHIBITION

Mama Said Knock You Out!

Host:	Intermedia Arts
Type:	Music/Arts - Exhibit
Network:	Global
Price:	Free and open to the public

Start Time:	Friday, August 28, 2009 at 6:00pm
End Time:	Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:00pm
Location:	Intermedia Arts
Street:	2822 Lyndale Avenue South
City/Town:	Minneapolis, MN
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Phone:	6128714444
Email:	info@intermediaarts.org

Description

Women in hip hop aren’t making a comeback, we’ve been here for years- fighting oppression and knocking down barriers to equal representation in hip hop culture.

Mama Said Knock U Out!, an upcoming gallery exhibition at Intermedia Arts, will showcase 28 female artists from around the world who use their visual voice to empower, inform and organize. These women are employing Hip Hop culture as a means of expression, connection, education and social and political activism globally. This group exhibition will include work in video, photography, painting, sculpture, film, and textiles. Nationally recognized photographer and Huffington Post contributor Lauri Lyons (New York) will produce a commissioned installation in the main gallery as part of the exhibit.

Artists:
Abeni Garrett, Alice Mizrachi, Amanda Lopez, B Fresh, Catiesha Pierson, Chanel Kennebrew, C-Rocka, Corinne Santiago, Desdamona, Erotica67, Faith 47, Janelle Olson, Jennifer Rasinski, Jessica Kitzman, Katrina Knutson, Keegan Xavi, LadyKFever, Lauri Lyons, LICHIBAN, Monica Kelly, Motel 7, Niz, Sarah White, Shannon Joyce, Steph 1, Tamiko Mitchel, Tiffany Smith, and Toofly.

Curated by Michele Spaise and Theresa Sweetland.

WHEN/WHERE:
Opening Night Reception—Friday, August 28, 2009
6-9 p.m. at Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
Free and open to the public

Exhibit runs August 28-October 23, 2009
Tuesday-Friday 12-6 p.m. at Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
Free and open to the public

Photo of Tish Jones by B FRESH Photography