THURSDAY, MAY 27TH 2010 SCHEMA MAGAZINE & SAMMIE JO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS...
WEST is EAST Party @ Fortune Sound Club
On THURSDAY, MAY 27, Schema Magazine in partnership with Sammie Jo Productions is hosting THE climax event of ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 2010 with its inaugural fundraising club event: WEST is EAST.
The West is East party is a yearly event that brings together a cool mix of local Asian DJs, MCs, dancers, and performers, with partial proceeds from the event going to fundraiser a chosen project by Schema. 2010's party will help to fundraiser for Giant Robot Magazine. Sponsored by Georgia Straight, Snapbox Photobooth Rental and NAAAP Vancouver.
Boombox Saints entered the scene in 2000, garnering considerable media attention for their hyped performances alongside some of todayʼs most successful and respected acts — Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, Kid Cudi and Sean Paul. Consisting of two devilishly charismatic MCs, and a seductive smooth Vocalist, these multi-talented artists provide a searing new sound for the Urban Music community.
Spanning from across Canada, Boombox Saints, of Filipino descent, came together to form in Vancouver, BC. A beacon in the Filipino community, they take pride in representing their people with dignity, heart and a strong work ethic. This group emanates diversity. They can rock any house; from all ages events, fashion shows to concerts. Their unique sound and high-energy performances provide quality entertainment, which is second to none.
LAS NIÑAS BENDITAS
(DJ BLES-SED & NIÑA MENDOZA ON 4 TURNTABLES)
Having had a longstanding love affair with music since his early teen years in Toronto, Krown, aka Steve Lui, cites English dance music pioneers Duran Duran, The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees and the raw energy of the Sex Pistols as early influences. When house music reared it’s soulful groove, the DJ was bit and this DJs’ unique sense of dancefloor madness was born. The now legendary night Pleisure at the Waldorf Hotel in the mid 1990s established Krown as one of the city’s greats. Krowns’ residencies at the hottest house nights in the city and his reputation as a dancefloor entertainer have allowed him to play alongside the greats, such as Mark Farina, King Britt, Marques Wyatt, Nick Holder, Fred Everything, Andy Caldwell, Halo, Charles Webster, Julius Papp, David Alvarado, DJ Deep, Mr. V, Jamie Thinnes, DJ Rap, Ravin (Buddha Bar), DJ Dayhota and countless others. Every Saturday, listen for the screams and follow them to Ginger62, Krowns’ permanent home.
Style-O-Phonics: Versatility in Styles and in the Application of Music. This group has been in the works for many years; changing from CI8 to Infamous Muse and finally becoming Style-O-Phonics. The group has come into its own, making appearances in music video's, club venues, and various events throughout Vancouver. Individually, each member has different talents and strengths; but when brought together, we stand as a whole. Through our struggles, we are united by passion, devotion, and determination only to show others the love, heart, and soul of dance
What do you think of when you think of Schema Magazine? Up to the minute stories on the lastest in "ethnic cool?" Thought-provoking film analyses and in-depth stories of cultural identity and sense realization? It all sounds great and deep, but really there's yet another facet to the Schema persona: we know how to get down.
For the past 15 years, Giant Robot has been the premiere voice of a generation, spilling the news on all the latest innovators in music, art, film, literature and pop culture. They've also been one of the loudest voices of the Asian American experience and were often the only ones to speak out about Asian American history and alternative culture. It's not all seriousness though, there's also articles about skateboards and instant noodles!
Over the years (and 63 issues), Giant Robot has inspired many prolific Asian American voices, including Phil Yu, the creator of the super-blog AngryAsianMan.com and also the first iWriteAboutMe speaker!
Giant Robot creators Eric Nakamura & Martin Wong will also be making an appearance via live broadband at May's iWriteAboutMe workshop - still time to RSVP!! http://www.schemamag.ca/about/2009/09/iwriteaboutmecom.php
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Get your tickets in advance for the low price of $15 or for $20 at the door. For ticket information please email: info@schemamag.ca
