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An interview with Talib Kweli

by douglas dooley (douglasdooley)

Submitted 04-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 24, internationally renowned hiphop star Talib Kweli, came to the Intersection for his third show in a little more than five years. Opening acts featured local hip hop stalwarts Rick Chyme and La Famiglia, while Kweli featured his long-time...

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A conversation with the SEVENth

by douglas dooley (douglasdooley)

Submitted 04-26-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

I like to consider myself an astute listener to the local trends, and, in particular, the local music scene, especially as it relates to hip hop.  So, it comes as somewhat of a surprise that I had never attended a show by the SEVENth (7th), or...

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Flying Without Wingz mixes up a masterpiece

by Michael Tuffelmire (Michael Tuffelmire)

Submitted 03-16-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Last Wednesday I went to a great hip hop concert at The Intersection (133 Grandville SW). The Show featured two headline acts 88Keys and the Kidz in the Hall. Before the Headline act was a group that has been previously featured in the Rapidian...

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The Jammies XI Recap: celebrating local music and community

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 02-17-2010 under NONPROFITS

The 11th Annual WYCE Jammie Awards have come and gone, and there are so many great memories from the night.  Nearly 1,200 Grand Rapidians came together to celebrate local music and to give back to their community. The awards ceremony did not...

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Chance Jones LP release

by Jon Clay (Jon Clay)

Submitted 11-28-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

On Friday, November 27th, local band Chance Jones released The Incident at Primrose and West LP, yes, they released it on vinyl, at The Intersection. It's available on CD and for digital download as well. The band played two sets, the latter of the...

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