Wrote about 2 things this week for the Philadelphia Citypaper. Enjoy!
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/06/18/anthony-hamilton
Anthony Hamilton
Tue., June 23, 8 p.m., $39.50-$65, with Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele, Tower Theatre, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby, ticketmaster.com.
Are you a man who messed up with your lady? This is the chance to make it right. Anthony Hamilton is bringing his gritty soul sounds to the receiving ears of women in the tri-state. Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele will be there to share the love, too. If this concert doesn’t get you out of the doghouse, there isn’t much hope. – Deesha Dyer
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/06/18/bee-eater-showcase
Bee Eater showcase
Wed., June 24, 9 p.m., $5, with Ethel Cee, Hustle Simmons, Fel Sweetenberg, DJ Akshun, Keziah, Leah Nicole, Hezekiah, U City, Reef the Lost Cauze, DJ Ultraviolet, hosted by Mars Five, Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., beeeaterrecords.com.
Waiting around has never been DJ Ultraviolet’s thing. That’s what attracted her to Bee Eater Records, the Philly-based digital-only label that houses acts like Hustle Simmons, Ethel Cee and Fel Sweetenberg. While each has carved out their own reputation, Ultraviolet is counting on the label pushing the city’s hip-hop to new heights. “I did it because it needed to be done.” – Deesha Dyer
