More Scenes from Afropunk 2008: Tamar-kali, The Dirtbombs & more! Rob Fields Reviews August 25, 2008 0 Better late than never, right? For those that missed Afropunk, here are some of the moments I captured...
URB Alt launches social network Rob Fields Community August 21, 2008 0Earlier this week, Boston Fielder launched a social network around his ever-growing URB Alt Festival (check here for the LA...
Listening Post: Bazaar Royale–"How Can I Dream?" Rob Fields Listening Post August 21, 2008 0Since I just saw him last night, I thought Bazaar would make a good subject of this week’s Listening Post. ...
Weekend Preview: Pan-African James Brown tribute; Loud Lovin' + more! Rob Fields Live Music/Shows August 21, 2008 2Choices, choices, choices this weekend, particularly the one you’re going to have to make tomorrow. Sorry, that’s the way it...
Black Weblog Awards Update Rob Fields Community August 21, 2008 0Bold As Love didn’t make it to the finals. No worries: There’s always next year. In the meantime, please take...
REVIEW: Another moment of Truth: J*Davey @ SOB's–8/20/08 Rob Fields Reviews August 21, 2008 1 Jack Davey, Brook D’Leau and their band more than live up to the hype. I admit my skepticism...
"Ain't your mama's and daddy's super heroes" Rob Fields Lit August 19, 2008 5I’m really glad Christopher Chambers pinged me about the release today of a new collection of stories he co-edited with...
PREVIEW #2: Art, Fashion & Music @ Harriet's Alter Ego–8/16 Rob Fields Live Music/Shows August 15, 2008 0Ngozi and her partners at Brooklyn boutique Harriet’s Alter Ego will be hosting Backyard Couture tomorrow. In addition to the...
PREVIEW: Burn It Down (8/16), BRC Orchestra (8/17) & J*Davey (8/20) Rob Fields Live Music/Shows August 15, 2008 0Saturday, August 16 Kaos Blac’s event, Burn It Down, takes place at Southpaw125 5th AvenuePark Slope, BK21+$10 The headliner is...
New Bands: California King, A Race of Angels, Mad Man Films Rob Fields New Bands August 14, 2008 0I just decided to start a new category called "New Bands". They’re not necessarily brand new bands, just new to...