Posted by: Deftune
Category: Events
Tags: Breakestra, Dubtronic Science, J-Boogie, Orgone, The Funk Rumble Block Party, The Lions
The Funk Rumble Block Party – Los Angeles
The Deftune fam will be at the Funk Rumble Block Party today. If you don’t plan on going then you’re missing out on great art, great music and quality time with everyone from the city that we all love. You CAN’T miss this event. We’re also having a Deftune show afterwards @ the Airliner Club also in Los Angeles from 9PM-2AM. We’ll be featuring guests Teebs, Simple Citizens and the Soulutionaries. If you’re an emcee, DJ, or beat maker this event is also for you. We’re hosting an open turntable, open MPC, and open mic showcase. Bring your SKILLZ. Check out our Events section for more details.
Funk Rumble Event Info
The Funk Rumble Block Party
LA’s own Historic Chinatown will be home to the 1st Annual Funk Rumble Block Party this summer.
This incredible grassroots event is brought to you through a collaboration of some of LA’s top underground music and art promoters.
Half music festival – half block party, The Funk Rumble is a blend of live music, djs, vendors, and artists coming together to celebrate urban soul and create the ultimate summer party!
Groove to the sounds of LA’s top funk bands. Performing live – Breakestra, The Lions, Orgone & more! Plus San Francisco’s own – J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science!
The finest djs from LA’s top underground clubs will be laying down a vast mix of music – soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, latin and more – combining past present and future.
Peruse the vendor village and you’ll find apparel, accessories, artwork and one-of-a-kind goods presented by up and coming designers and the most creative individuals from San Diego to San Francisco.
Amazing works of art will be created right before your eyes from start to finish, throughout the event grounds and art walk area, by over 15 LA artists.
A variety of food will be available along with cool treats on a beautiful summer day!
Cold beer, full bar & entertainment inside the Grand Star Jazz Club.
Mini Indie Film Fest hosted by Project Butterfly on the 2nd floor of the Grand Star!
Join us for this “economy friendly” groundbreaking event!
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For the performance schedule, parking information, participating Vendors and other details go to:
http://www.thefunkrumbleblockparty.blogspot.com
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The Funk Rumble Block Party Presents…
Live Performances by:
Breakestra
The Lions {Ubiquity Records}
J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science {Om Records}
Orgone {Ubiquity Records}
Slang {Live Jazz-Funk}
E Reece w/DJ Inka One
Host & DJ Set by Jeremy Sole {Afro Funke/KCRW}
DJ’s from LA’s top underground spots – The Root Down / Soul Sessions / Afro Funke / Rhythm Section / Firecracker / Boombox / Tighten Up / Sonido Sundays / Descarga / Soul In The Park + more! -
Anthony Valadez / The reMitch / Expo / Glenn Red / Kutmah / Concise / BZ / Plann.B
Loslito / B-Nasty / Yosaku / Frank E / Baby Bubba / Azul / Rob C / Ben Diggin / Ninja Simone / Lucky Jackson / Inka One / Gazoo / Danny Massure / Marvski / Rani D. / Analog / Mr. Numberonederful / Michael Barnes / Miztah Lex / Randy J / IIIM / The Black 22’s
Live Painting by:
Mear One / Kofie One / Food One / Ekundayo
Overton Loyd / Codak / Eyeone / Yo Peace / Stuter
Alfie Numeric / Subrage / Joshuaa / Rheavell / Puede One + more
Art Gallery by Cannibal Flower
Art available for purchase
Vendor Village including -
Beautiful Decay / Miss Wax / Dimepiece / Old Chola / Nicacelly / Woven Culture / De La Luna Designs
Blue Platypus / T&A Friendly / Good Life Roots / Hakka Apparel / Teruo Artistry / Imix Bookstore
Narrow Books / Quietdoing / Chi Stylezs / Mon Bijou / Fifty Seven Thirty Three + More!
$2 Raffle for an XBOX 360 Pro Console (value $299) and other great prizes from our Vendors!
Food & Giveaways!
Fenced Event
$5 before 4pm – $8 after
This is an All Ages Event!
Kids 10yrs and under FREE!
