PhillyCypher.com http://www.phillycypher.com Open-mic culture in Philadelphia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:51:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 2 HAITI Benefit Concerts: Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Dice Raw, and more http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/03/haiti-benefit-concert-bilal-jazmine-sullivan-dice-raw-and-more/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/03/haiti-benefit-concert-bilal-jazmine-sullivan-dice-raw-and-more/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:55:36 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=904 ((UPDATED on 3/10/10 at 6:39AM)) We have two big Hati Benefit concerts coming up.  The first one is on Monday March 15, 2010 at World Cafe Live, a concert benefit for Haiti will be taking place with an all star line-up of Philly’s soul artists including: Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Dice Raw, Jaguar Wright, Chubb Rock, Eric Roberson, Hezekiah, Kuf Knotz, Jean Baylor, Antoinette Costa, Selina Carerra, Tony Moore, and Jehovas Chosen, Mic Wrecka, UC, WyldLyfe, Meek Millz and DJ Rocdaspot.

This event will be hosted Fatin Dantz.  Bring canned and dry foods medical supplies to be sent thru Haitian Professionals of Phila. Tickets $24 and $26. Start 7pm. Also live visual artwork auction.

THE SECOND Haiti Benefit Concert, Dreamin’ In Color,  happens on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 7:30pm – 11:30pm at the World Cafe Life (Downstairs)located at 3025 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PA

Dreamin’ In Color is a night geared towards entertaining, networking, raising awareness about how to help heal a country like Haiti or a city like Philadelphia, and anyone/where else who can use a helping hand. Join us as we bring together a some of Philly’s finest souls to better the world from where we stand.

The event will feature:

♫ WYLDLYFE

♫ songstress LEE MEKHAI

♫ DJ QLASSICK spinning

Philly POETS …tons of energy as we vibe all night.

In Association with American Dreaming Magazine  (http://americandreamingmagazine.com)Sponsored by Unleashed Energy Drink  (http://www.unleashedbeverages.com/home/) Come Eat, Drink, Dance, & Relate to a LyfeStyle full of Positivity, Charisma and GREAT MUSIC! Hip-Hop/Rock/R&B/Soul like you’ve never seen before.

The event is All Ages, so Everyone will be wrist-banded.  Produced by:  Wyldlyfe Entertainment (http://www.facebook.com/pages/WyldLyfe-Ent/111449617440)  Buje Concepts (http://bujeconcepts.com/) S.Frosty Networx (SFX)(http://www.facebook.com/sfrosty) World Cafe Live (Downstairs) Doors@6:30pm, Show@7:30pm Get your tickets now! http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3488 FOR LOWER PRICED TICKETS,CONTACT S.Frosty www.facebook.com/sfrosty   or  sfrosty215@gmail.com

]]> http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/03/haiti-benefit-concert-bilal-jazmine-sullivan-dice-raw-and-more/feed/ 1 New Open Mic: “Flow Wit It” begins March 26th – with B.Yung! http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/03/new-open-mic-flow-wit-it-begins-march-26th-with-b-yung/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/03/new-open-mic-flow-wit-it-begins-march-26th-with-b-yung/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:39:33 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=892 ((Updated on Wed. March 10, 2010 at 6:29am))) “FLOW WIT IT” is the newest Open Mic Experience in Philly and will be held on 4TH FRIDAYS at Damani’s Banquet Hall at the Harambee Institute located at 638-640 N. 66th Street (66th & Media Streets) in West Philly.

This month, FLOW WIT IT  will be kicking off their first event on MARCH 26th with one the illest spoken word emcees / Brooklyn’s finest - B.YUNG, who was recently featured in Philly Cypher.

Start time is 9pm to 1am (Sign up for the open-mic, get there early).  Costs $10 for adults and $7 for youth.  All AGES welcome (Wristbands for youth under 21).  Bar / Restaurant / Food / Drinks Available.

This event will include a stage competition with Prize$$ as follows:

Stage Competition!!!:
1st Place: $100 Prize
2nd Place: MP3 Player
3rd Place: $20

Presented by Eboni Johnson
Promoted in part by S.Frosty Networx (SFX)
15 WILL ENTER, 1 WILL RISE TO THE TOP!

Sign-Up Page:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=337183731895

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S.Frosty Networx (SFX)
“What Don’t We Do?”
sfrosty215@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/sfrosty

GROUP PAGE:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=337769620959

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Welcome to another week of Philly making the world map jump.  Approaching  the weekend, don’t get tired yet…its still popping in Philly.  Here is the Thursday to Sunday rundown.   See below for the complete listing, revised 3/5/2010 including a Harvest Anniversary Party…MORE BELOW.

On Friday March 5, 2010 – Aziza’s 1st Friday will be held at Jose Seborns art gallery in Center City on 1213 Vine Street.  Open-mic and poetry.  Costs $5.  Also The Series held at a spot called MyPlace in West Oaklane is a new venue that happens weekly.  ALSO Philly LivePod IS ON HIATUS looking for a new home and will not be happening until further notice.  ALSO  The Harvest Afterparty at the Bubble House After Party Cost $5 per guest! 10PM to 2AM (DJ Maggy Thump, Art by Populart, and Birthday celebration for Paul S Frosty,D) The BUBBLE HOUSE in University City located at 3404 Sansom Street (between Chestnut and Walnut Streets).More info at www.spokensoul215.com

On Saturday March 6th – Zion Train is held every Saturday at the Pearl of Africa on South Street (near 7th and South).Costs $5

NEXT WEEK: New Venue: Poetic Vibes (kicks off 2nd Mondays at Tritone) and March 26th “Flow Wit It” new spoken word event featuring B.Yung. at Damani’s Banquet Hall / Harambee Institute.

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]]> http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/hidden-soul-wednesdays-at-ms-tootsies/feed/ 1 New Open-Mic on Parkside Ave –Every Thursday http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/new-open-mic-on-parkside-ave/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/new-open-mic-on-parkside-ave/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:03:16 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=821 This just in — Open Mic Night/Jam Session is a new open mic that is held EVERY Thursdays at Park Avenue BanquI located at 4942 Parkside Avenue.  Live band, 3 mics, and food – wide range of performers too. The event starts at 8pm / costs $10 and $5 for the first 10 people that perform.  ALSO The event gives away a FREE dinner buffet and one (1) free drink.  More information coming soon.  Contact David at wilkespro@aol.com

]]> http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/new-open-mic-on-parkside-ave/feed/ 1 1st Annual Open-Mics United – PICS ARE IN!! http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/1st-annual-open-mics-united-pics-are-in/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/1st-annual-open-mics-united-pics-are-in/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:04:12 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=797 The pics are IN!!! – Philly Cypher organized the 1st Annual Open-Mics United event to bring together the city’s open-mic hosts of past and current events.  Over 40 open-mic hosts showed up to be photographed in front of the historic Freedom Theater.  Prints will be sold and made available at open-mics in the city.  The 2nd Annual Open-Mics United event will take place later. this year. All photos copyright protected by T.L Bryant. 2009.  Usage may be permitted if proper credit is given to Philly Cypher’s 1st Annual Open-Mics United. Photo by Sharvon Urbannavage. Courtesy of Traycee Lynn.

]]> http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/1st-annual-open-mics-united-pics-are-in/feed/ 0 Read Philly Cypher ONLINE!! http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/read-philly-cypher-online/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/read-philly-cypher-online/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:19:29 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=767 The Open-Mic issue is now available. This issue includes profiles of Philly’s current open-mics and interviews with B.Yung, Felicia Pride, also some latest news in music on Fly Gypsy, Lydia Renee, HipFresh.com, and Teff.

Click here to read the full online version

]]> http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/read-philly-cypher-online/feed/ 0 New Tuesday Venue at a New October Gallery http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/new-tuesday-venue-at-a-new-october-gallery/ http://www.phillycypher.com/2010/02/new-tuesday-venue-at-a-new-october-gallery/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:59:40 +0000 admin http://www.phillycypher.com/?p=736 This Just in (as of Thursday February 4, 2010)- Panoramic UPTOWN Poetry will ALSO be held Every Tuesday 7:30 – 10PM At October Gallery’s NEW LOCATION: 6353 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. 

For those that remember…October Gallery is one of the first venues that many of Philly’s neo soul artists passed through (Jill Scott, Musiq Solchild, Floetry, Kindred the Family Soul and more).  They have a new location. Lets welcome them back!

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