I'm still feeling the music high from last night. Israel Vibration at Montbleu Resort. What an incredible and inspiring show these guys put on! Music is my buisness but it is also my lifestlye and ambition even more. Last night was a great example as I worked three hard weeks preparing and promoting, twelve hours the day of setting up, accomodating and arranging and then the 90 minute show to remind me why it is all worth while! Originally, Israel Vibration was a trio back in the 70's but they lost one of their members, Apple Gabriel as he persued a solo career. Back in 2000, I had the honor of working as his tour manager for one Summer. I lived on the road with 12 Jamaicans and shared their musical journey. Just as much as I asked questions and wanted to know about their culture, lifestyle and upbringing in Jamaica, they were equally interrested in mine here in California. What an experience. I am constantly amazed by the opportinites my job has afforded me!
The first week in March is going to be a busy one for me! On Thursday, March 3rd I have the "Back to the Future Tour" for an all-ages show at Cal Neva Resort in Crystal Bay, NV (North Lake Tahoe) featuring Eligh from Living Legends, Opio from Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief, Mistah FAB and The Bayliens plus a whole lot more! Shhhh, there's a suprise guest too. I can't tell you who, but I can tell you it's another member of the Living Legends! I also have this same show the next day in Reno (March 4th) at The Underground and on March 6th in Mammoth Lakes at Whiskey Creek. This is by far the BIGGEST Underground Hip-Hop showcase to hit the Lake this Winter so don't miss it!!
Friday, March 4th is the return of SLT DUB. Past parties have been a showcase of out of town Dubstep DJ's and this month we are bringing it home! This is a "locals only" showcase with three of South Lake's top Dubstep DJ's featuring Hip-Hobbit, Irieyes and The Brund! This party has been building every month and this one is going to be HUGE with the local love! Check it out, SLT DUB, the first Friday of every month at Whiskey Dicks.
Saturday, March 5th we are back to Whiskey Dicks with the sweet skankin' ska and reggae sounds of Reno's Keyser Soze plus very special guests from the Bay Area, Monkey! The first concert I ever put on in this town was a Ska show over 15 years ago at Mulligans Irish Pub with Skankin' Pickles frontman, Mike Mattingly and this certainly won't be the last! Keyser Soze has an original ska/rocksteady sound with strong jazz and soul influences while MONKEY is a 6 piece high-energy organ driven, Ska/Reggae group from the SF Bay Area. Monkey's live shows and rock-steady rhythms not only get the crowds dancing, it has won them several awards, like the prestigious California Music Award!
Wednesday, March 9th we hop over to Mo's Place for a show I couldn't recommend more. Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of five musicians who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub flavours. Delhi 2 Dublin is non-stop world beat energy. Where else can you see a purple haired female fiddle player rocking out with a kilt-wearing Korean flanked by two bouncing bhangra percussionists and a vocalist who looks like he would be at home in a Bollywood music video? These guys (and girl) are all about energy. You might have been lucky enough to them live at Earthdance or the California World Music Festival or one of the other many festivals they frequent across the globe but now you can catch them right here at home. What the hell, let's raffle off a brand new K2 snowboard too!
Now, What good is St. Patricks Day without a celebration?! We have the HOTTEST St. Paddy's Day Party in South Lake Tahoe!! This is going down on Thursday, March 17th and the Green Beer will be flowin' at Mo's Place all night long! We will be giving away a K2 Snowboard and $100 cash goes to the person with the most GREEN! (Green Costume that is!) DJ-Bird, Keenan & Hip-Hobbit will be throwin' down Hip-Hop, House, Bass and Electro to keep the party bumpin' - Cheap drinks and green jello shots will keep everyone jumpin' and did I mention GREEN BEER?! The party starts early, 7pm to be exact, and goes til last call.. whenever that is! Kiss me I'm Irish ;)
In store for April, we are bringing "The Four-Twenty Tour" with Afroman to Tahoe for a 21+ show at Mo's Place (4/24) and an all-ages show in North Lake at Cal Neva Resort (4/22). In addition, Afroman will be doing an in-store appearance at the Beach Hut Deli on 4/24 at 4:20pm for a meet and greet, pictures, autographs and whatever else it is that Afroman does! ;) Beach Hut Deli is also our newest Ticket Outlet. For tickets (without a service fee) you can go to the Venue itsef, Beach Hut Deli or Mad About Music (no service sharge) or www.Ticketweb.com
Lastly, I have to give Sierra at Tahoe a shout-out. Hands down the most supportive Resort around the Lake.
Till next time Tahoe - Keep the Vibe Alive! ~LateNiteBilly
The first week in March is going to be a busy one for me! On Thursday, March 3rd I have the "Back to the Future Tour" for an all-ages show at Cal Neva Resort in Crystal Bay, NV (North Lake Tahoe) featuring Eligh from Living Legends, Opio from Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief, Mistah FAB and The Bayliens plus a whole lot more! Shhhh, there's a suprise guest too. I can't tell you who, but I can tell you it's another member of the Living Legends! I also have this same show the next day in Reno (March 4th) at The Underground and on March 6th in Mammoth Lakes at Whiskey Creek. This is by far the BIGGEST Underground Hip-Hop showcase to hit the Lake this Winter so don't miss it!!
Friday, March 4th is the return of SLT DUB. Past parties have been a showcase of out of town Dubstep DJ's and this month we are bringing it home! This is a "locals only" showcase with three of South Lake's top Dubstep DJ's featuring Hip-Hobbit, Irieyes and The Brund! This party has been building every month and this one is going to be HUGE with the local love! Check it out, SLT DUB, the first Friday of every month at Whiskey Dicks.
Saturday, March 5th we are back to Whiskey Dicks with the sweet skankin' ska and reggae sounds of Reno's Keyser Soze plus very special guests from the Bay Area, Monkey! The first concert I ever put on in this town was a Ska show over 15 years ago at Mulligans Irish Pub with Skankin' Pickles frontman, Mike Mattingly and this certainly won't be the last! Keyser Soze has an original ska/rocksteady sound with strong jazz and soul influences while MONKEY is a 6 piece high-energy organ driven, Ska/Reggae group from the SF Bay Area. Monkey's live shows and rock-steady rhythms not only get the crowds dancing, it has won them several awards, like the prestigious California Music Award!
Wednesday, March 9th we hop over to Mo's Place for a show I couldn't recommend more. Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of five musicians who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub flavours. Delhi 2 Dublin is non-stop world beat energy. Where else can you see a purple haired female fiddle player rocking out with a kilt-wearing Korean flanked by two bouncing bhangra percussionists and a vocalist who looks like he would be at home in a Bollywood music video? These guys (and girl) are all about energy. You might have been lucky enough to them live at Earthdance or the California World Music Festival or one of the other many festivals they frequent across the globe but now you can catch them right here at home. What the hell, let's raffle off a brand new K2 snowboard too!
Now, What good is St. Patricks Day without a celebration?! We have the HOTTEST St. Paddy's Day Party in South Lake Tahoe!! This is going down on Thursday, March 17th and the Green Beer will be flowin' at Mo's Place all night long! We will be giving away a K2 Snowboard and $100 cash goes to the person with the most GREEN! (Green Costume that is!) DJ-Bird, Keenan & Hip-Hobbit will be throwin' down Hip-Hop, House, Bass and Electro to keep the party bumpin' - Cheap drinks and green jello shots will keep everyone jumpin' and did I mention GREEN BEER?! The party starts early, 7pm to be exact, and goes til last call.. whenever that is! Kiss me I'm Irish ;)
In store for April, we are bringing "The Four-Twenty Tour" with Afroman to Tahoe for a 21+ show at Mo's Place (4/24) and an all-ages show in North Lake at Cal Neva Resort (4/22). In addition, Afroman will be doing an in-store appearance at the Beach Hut Deli on 4/24 at 4:20pm for a meet and greet, pictures, autographs and whatever else it is that Afroman does! ;) Beach Hut Deli is also our newest Ticket Outlet. For tickets (without a service fee) you can go to the Venue itsef, Beach Hut Deli or Mad About Music (no service sharge) or www.Ticketweb.com
Lastly, I have to give Sierra at Tahoe a shout-out. Hands down the most supportive Resort around the Lake.
Till next time Tahoe - Keep the Vibe Alive! ~LateNiteBilly
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