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Talib Kweli and Douglas Dooley before Kweli's May 18 show at The Intersection.

An interview with Talib Kweli

by douglas dooley (douglasdooley) on Friday Apr 30th, 2010 in 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 producer, Hi-Tek, on the boards.

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About: douglas dooley (douglasdooley)

i am a writer by desire, not by training, if you see too many run-on sentences, i apologize, i will improve, but right now as i get the content out of my head, i am not as focused on proper english grammar, and more specialize in my own form of web grammar, please excuse.... as hiphop goes, i will be there to follow, and report on, and if Google ever comes to town, you can expect more of the same....

Reports on: hiphop, google

The SEVENth

A conversation with the SEVENth

by douglas dooley (douglasdooley) on Monday Apr 26th, 2010 in 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 Brandon, as his friends know him. Then again, he is a youngster on the scene, not even twenty-one years old yet, and with a following that typically matches his age, so the local bar and club circuit is not somewhere you typically would find him. He is a former student at Grand Rapids Christian High School, a graduate of East Kentwood

About: douglas dooley (douglasdooley)

i am a writer by desire, not by training, if you see too many run-on sentences, i apologize, i will improve, but right now as i get the content out of my head, i am not as focused on proper english grammar, and more specialize in my own form of web grammar, please excuse.... as hiphop goes, i will be there to follow, and report on, and if Google ever comes to town, you can expect more of the same....

Reports on: hiphop, google

Flying Without Wingz mixes up a masterpiece

by Michael Tuffelmire (Michael Tuffelmire) on Tuesday Mar 16th, 2010 in 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 called Flying Without Wingz.

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About: Michael Tuffelmire (Michael Tuffelmire)

My name is Michael Tuffelmire. I was born and raised in downtown Grand Rapids. I am 28 years old, and have a son named Michael Scott. I served in the U.S. Army Infantry for six years, and was in two U.S. conflicts: Kosovo and Iraq. I have been to 27 different countries, and on nearly every continent of this planet. I am a community organizer and board member elect on the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC). I am currently a full time Senior at Ferris State University with a minor in Accounting and Major in Health Care Management. I start graduate school next winter. My hobbies include bicycling, martial arts, reading, and enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.

Reports on: Inner-city neighborhoods, Urban Bicycling Issues, Education, the Environment, local events

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Ritsu layers the violin over pre-recorded loops of string instruments.

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Donations from Jammies attendees

The Jammies XI Recap: celebrating local music and community

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE) on Wednesday Feb 17th, 2010 in NON-PROFIT

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.

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Chance Jones LP release

by Jon Clay (Jon Clay) on Saturday Nov 28th, 2009 in 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 two included the wardrobe featured on the aldum art, and every song, in order, on "The Incident at Primrose and West". Guests got to hear an hour and a half of Chance Jones goodness.

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About: Jon Clay (Jon Clay)

I take pictures.

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