I gave you incorrect info in my last email/post! I said I had a Video Premiere tonight at Blue Moon, Sat April 18.... AND IT WAS ALL LIES AND PROPAGANDA! It's TOMORROW!
So, here is a list of some incredible events I am part of this week and next, I hope you can come, and my show schedule is popping, so check my reverbnation profile for the most up to date info about my appearances!
Tomorrow, April 18, 2015
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/434108646736594/
This Thursday, April 23, 2015
at Altar Bar, Pittsburgh Artists for Social Change (that's me, Christiane D, Dr. Dr. HollyHood, Lita D'Vargas, Elizabeth Kivowitz, Brian Drusky) & Drusky Entertainment present:
Unity Concert, a fundraiser for the Afro American Music Institute!
Artists, activists and promoters in the Pittsburgh community have come together to present a concert to be a small part of helping to foster unity through music and art. This concert series shall benefit AAMI with 100% of all proceeds from the door, and in addition to donating 100 % of ticket sales, Drusky Entertainment shall contribute a portion from each and every ticket sold at all future Drusky Entertainment concerts at Altar Bar for the period of one year the beneficiary. Pittsburgh Artists for Social Change is proud to associate with Drusky Entertainment in their mission to demonstrate in a real and meaningful way how much we all support and appreciate the work of both of these worthy groups.
Scheduled Performers include:
Reverend Deryck Tines and the Lemington Gospel Chorale
Faculty Jazz Instructors from Afro American Music Institute
Afro Cuban Duets by Miguel Sague Jr and Miguel Sague III
Puerto Rican standards by Geña y Peña
Christiane D and the V*Sage Sangers
Launka Zimeir • Shad Ali • John Basement • Bluey • Sosa • Billy Pilgrim
Students of We Rock Workshop!
DJ Mike Canton of the Soul Show on WYEP
DJ Nuke Knocka of PR7X
Hosted by Phat Man Dee, Lita D'Vargas and Dr. HollyHood
Speakers:
•Tim Stevens of B-PEP
•Anupama Jain of Pittsburgh Coalition for Racial Equity in the Arts
•Mayor Bill Peduto
About Afro American Music Institute:
Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) began in 1982 by founders Dr. James Johnson and his wife, Pamela. On August 15, 2003 AAMI moved into its current location at 7131 Hamilton Avenue in Homewood. The facility provides a more inviting location with larger rooms and professional appearance and atmosphere. Consistent with its mission, the Afro-American Music Institute provides programs of excellence under the guidance and tutelage of its committed staff and board members. They seek out youth for enrollment and completion of programs and courses offered at AAMI. Their many students gain self-confidence, self-esteem, creativity and problem solving skills. Their curriculum provides specialized instrumental and vocal training in all styles of African-American music, gospel, Negro spirituals, jazz and more. People of all ages who wish to learn music from an African American musical perspective may study piano, voice, percussion and more at this incredibly powerful institution.
If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute, please do so directly through paypal at: http://www.afroamericanmusic.org/
FB event page (please please share and help us spread the word!!!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/965074193512294/
The following night Friday April 23, 2015
I am hitting the road to go to Johnstown, PA for the Young Professionals of the Alleghenies Vegas Night and Fundraiser! We will be performing at the dinner and entertainment early evening event at ArtSpace! It's almost sold out, only 15 tickets left, so if you want one, now is the time! More info and tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ypvegas-2015-tickets-15669383548
And Saturday April 25, 2015
The weekend after on Friday May 1, 2015
http://www.showclix.com/event/Fierce3
FB event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821866711200306/
May kind of explodes after that, with the Atrocity Exhibition and also trips to ABS Fest and VABS Fest in North Carolina, Virginia and while this all going down, I am planning my European tour in July and the "Take it to the Bridge with Phat Man Dee" video web series....to all who contributed on my kickstarter campaign, thank you so much, I will be starting to send rewards soon, but I am eternally grateful....
One love to you, for now and always, Phat Man Dee
