LA EVENTS: TONIGHT! Brass Knuckles Part 3 Anniversary Show

My good friend and awesome poetess,  Tamara Blue sent this event our way! For the music and poetry lovers, Kaos Network in Leimert Park is the place to be tonight. This Monday, for the very first time, The Boom Girls will be featuring together as a collective: in honor of Brass Knuckles’ One Year Anniversary, month-long celebration.

Who are The Boom Girls? A collective of super fly  females who just so happen to all be friends and of great talent in your community, including: Simply Kat, Nikki Blak, Jimetta Rose, Tamara Blue, and Judy Holiday.

Details are as follows:

Kaos
4343 Leimert blvd.
LA, CA. 90008
8:30-11pm
$5
(Bring some extra money to buy product)

There will also be a shortened open mic time so feel free to participate! See you there!

LA EVENTS: Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard

Branford Marsalis isn’t just a three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist. He’s a composer, a producer and has played with a who’s who of jazz giants including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and SonnyRollins.

Terence Blanchard isn’t just a four-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter. He’s a bandleader, an artistic director and has scored fifty films, for everyone from Spike Lee to Oprah Winfrey. Having the chance to hear just one of these jazz greats would be amazing.But both of them, on the same stage is just plain phenomenal.
Featuring:
Branford Marsalis Quartet:
Branford Marsalis, saxophone
Joey Calderazzo, piano
Eric Revis, bass
Justin Faulkner, drums

Terence Blanchard Quintet:
Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Fabian Almazan, piano
Brice Winston, saxophone

Visit thebroadstage.com for more information and tickets.
Joshua Crumbly, bass
Kendrick Scott, drums

LA EVENTS: Soul Sessions

If  you are looking to get your boogie on and hear some truly good music then Soul Sessions is where you need to be next Friday, March 25th. With special dj sets by Vikter Duplaix and Mark De Clive-Lowe, this event is sure to be and end of the week body rock. Details are as follows:

Soul Sessions

3.25.11

Grand Starr Jazz Club

943 N. Broadway, DTLA 90012 (Parking at 419 W. College St.)

9pm -2 am

$5 before 10:30

$3 drink specials before 11

Be there!

LA EVENTS: Friends With Benefits

The spring season is starting off right with all types of new events happening in Los Angeles. Come out tomorrow night to Friends With Benefits from 9 pm – 12 am at the Medusa Lounge. Details are as follows:

Friends With Benefits

Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
9 pm – 12 am
$50 Raffle

Reverse Happy Hour! 10:30pm-11:30pm

On the wheels- DJ X-MAN (The Milky Way/VJC)

Friends don’t let friends not have benefits.

LA EVENTS: A Weekly Brunch Called SATURDAYS

Unique74 & HARLEM PLACE ALLEY Presents..
A Weekly Brunch Called..SATURDAYS

3.19.11

a brand new weekly Saturday morning-afternoon installment in DTLA..

Eclectic/Soulful Selections & Progressions:
A-Ski
TAILWIND TURNER

Special Guest Vocalist:
ILHAME PARIS

Live Drumming:
ADU JAHMAL

+more TBA

HARLEM PLACE CAFE (formerly known as LOST SOULS CAFE)
124 W. 4th St | DTLA
11a-2p
+Wine + Sangria + Beer
No Cover

San Diego Events: KEM

There is perhaps no greater story in modern soul music of the power of redemption and faith than that of Kem. Through his tribulations and ultimate success, he has become an inspiration to many and a role model to a generation of young, independent artists.

Born in Nashville and raised in a middle-class Detroit suburb, Kem’s life took an unfortunate turn after high school. Instead of advancing toward his dreams of musical success, he succumbed to a difficult combination of self-doubt, homelessness and addiction that lasted for nearly a half decade. He ultimately found rehabilitation through faith and music, and began again a long trek toward a goal of establishing a successful career as a singer — and helping resurrect Soul Music on urban radio in the process.

This is a general admission seated show meaning every ticket holder is guaranteed a seat; however, seating location will be first come, first serve once doors open on show night.

When: April 1, 2011
Place: 4th & B Street
Street: 345 B Street
ZIP: 92101
City: San Diego

LA EVENTS: A New Day – Nina Simone

A New Day – Nina Simone
March 5 – April 29, 2011
An Exhibition of Albums, Archives, Art of Eunice Kathlene Waymon aka Dr Nina Simone
from Dr. Carrol Waymon and the Waymon family archive, Alden Kimbrough collection and art by Moses Ball, Ramsess, AISE, Sam Pace, Lili Bernard and more

Opening Reception March 5, 2011 3 – 6 pm
Music by Marcus L. Miller and the Freedom Jazz Movement with very special and surprise guests

A New Day – Nina Simone exhibit is in conjunction with Music LA African American Heritage Music Education Program, focusing on teaching music through the music of Nina Simone

Panel Discussion Saturday April 2, 2011 2-4 pm
screenings and other events to be announced, call for more information 323-734-1165

William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 S. Westview St.
Los Angeles, ca. 90016
323-734-1165
ami.motevalli@lacity.org

William Grant Still Arts Center is a facility of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs

LA EVENTS: Russell Simmons Booksigning at Eso Won!

Meet author RUSSELL SIMMONS as he discussses and signs his book, SUPER RICH: A Guide to Having it All

Russell Simmons knows firsthand that wealth is rooted in much more than the stock market. True wealth has more to do with what you think, say, and do than what’s in your wallet. Using this knowledge, Simmons became one of America’s shrewdest entrepreneurs, achieving a level of success that most investors only dream about. No matter how much material gain he accumulated, he never stopped lending a hand to those less fortunate. InSuper Rich, Simmons uses his rare blend of spiritual savvy and street-smart wisdom to offer a new definition of wealth-and share timeless principles for developing an unshakable sense of self that can weather any financial storm. As Simmons says, “Happy can make you money, but money can’t make you happy.”

In straight-talking inspiring chapters, Simmons provides unforgettable true stories from his own road to riches, delving into the principles and practices that have kept him energized and focused. Whether we’re in the boardroom or on a yoga mat, Simmons says, we have to be able to listen to our inner voices. Finding our unique potential, we can make the right moves, ruled not by money but by the joy of conscientious living and giving. With these philosophies and more, Simmons brings us a stimulus package of consciousness that will never run dry, backed by the power of the higher self.

ESO WON BOOKSTORE

will host this event at:

The Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm.

For further information call: 323-290-1048

LA EVENTS: The Love-In

THE LOVE-IN
Eat Chill Love
Live Music from KING KID & The SPENCER WYNN QUARTET
special guest DJ Ric Ducci

Sunday, February 13th
7pm-12am (happy hour: 5:30)
Free / All Ages
@
Angels Piano Bar & Supper Club | 2460 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403