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LA’s own Historic Chinatown will be home to the 1st Annual Funk Rumble Block Party this summer.This incredible grassroots event is brought to you through a collaboration of some of LA’s top underground music and art promoters.
Half music festival – half block party, The Funk Rumble is a blend of live music, djs, vendors, and artists coming together to celebrate urban soul and create the ultimate summer party!
Groove to the sounds of LA’s top funk bands. Performing live - Breakestra, The Lions, Orgone & more! Plus San Francisco’s own - J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science!
The finest djs from LA’s top underground clubs will be laying down a vast mix of music - soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, latin and more - combining past present and future.
Peruse the vendor village and you’ll find apparel, accessories, artwork and one-of-a-kind goods presented by up and coming designers and the most creative individuals from San Diego to San Francisco.
Amazing works of art will be created right before your eyes from start to finish, throughout the event grounds and art walk area, by over 15 LA artists.
A variety of food will be available along with cool treats on a beautiful summer day!
Cold beer , full bar & entertainment inside the Grand Star Jazz Club.
Join us for this “economy friendly” groundbreaking event!
Flock Shop & Spectrumega Media Present...
The Funk Rumble Block Party
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
12 pm – 10 pm
$5 before 4 pm, $8 after
Kids under 10 years old in free
All ages, fenced event
947 N. Broadway, LA 90012
Street & Lot parking available
Live Performances by:
Breakestra
The Lions {Ubiquity Records}
J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science {Om Records}
Orgone {Ubiquity Records}
Slang {Live Jazz-Funk}
E-Reece w/DJ Inka One
Host & DJ Set by Jeremy Sole {Afro Funke/KCRW}
Art Walk & Live Painting by:
Mear One / Kofie / Food One / Overton Loyd / Ekundayo / Codak
Yo Peace / Eyeone / Stuter / Alfie Numeric / Subrage / Joshuaa
Puede One / Rheavell + more
Art Gallery by Cannibal Flower / Art pieces available for purchase
Mini Indie Film Fest hosted by Project Butterfly upstairs in the Grand Star!
Vendor Village featuring over 50 quality vendors!
Food, Raffle + Giveaways!
For more info contact: thefunkrumble@gmail.com
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