Blue Scholars present The Program
in association with KEXP and The Stranger
2007 has been the biggest and most important year in Northwest Hip Hop history. We've seen new albums from NW groups break through nationally, NW producers with tracks on some of the year's best selling albums, and recognition from national press and radio giving shine to a NW Hip Hop scene ready to explode. Local Hip Hop groups continue to pack clubs, local press and radio have taken notice, new local websites and forums have given a voice to the community, and local Hip Hop left an indelible mark on music festivals around region. The strength of the current local scene played a decisive factor in Blue Scholars signing this year to the legendary Rawkus Records to release their latest album "Bayani" worldwide and touring nationally to a rapidly growing fanbase.
As Blue Scholars following has continued to grow, it has taken them from the mainstage of the Sasquatch Festival to the mainstage of Bumbershoot performing in front of 22,000 people, and several sold out shows at Seattle's 1200 capacity Showbox Theater. Since releasing their new album this past June, Blue Scholars have been packing shows wherever they play, from New York and Atlanta to San Diego and Bellingham. Having just played the opening of the Atlantis Music Festival in Atlanta, they will embark on another tour in the Midwest (November) and will be performing at the CMJ Music Festival with Q-Tip. But to close 2007, Blue Scholars bring it back home for a series of intimate shows alongside the Northwest's finest.
The Scholars' hometown throwdown is called "The Program" and brings together the most exciting Hip Hop artists in the Northwest over 5 nights at Neumo's December 18 - 22 for the filthiest celebration of Northwest Hip Hop Seattle has seen. More than just another concert, the shows will feature art by local hip hop artists, booths from local labels and community activist groups, and multimedia such as online interviews with the show's producers and instructional demonstrations from local musicians and artists. Most of all, it's a celebration - that 2007 was great, but 2008 is already looking better.
The Program
December 18 - 22, 2007
Tue Dec 18 - Blue Scholars, Swollen Members, Unexpected Arrival, Siren's Echo :: DJ DV One
Wed Dec 19 - Blue Scholars. Common Market, D. Black, Sleep of Old Dominion, Can-U :: DJ Vitamin D
Thur Dec 20 - Blue Scholars, Saturday Knights , Khingz, Grynch :: DJ B-Mello
Fri Dec 21 - Blue Scholars, Dyme Def, J. Pinder, GMK :: DJ Jake One
Sat Dec 22 - Blue Scholars, Ohmega Watts, Cancer Rising, The Physics :: DJ Bless One *
Neumo's :: 925 E Pike, Seattle WA :: 8:00 pm Doors :: Advance Tickets $15; $18 DOS. Tickets at TicketsWest.com
* All Shows ALL AGES except Saturday December 22 (21 +)
STREAMED LIVE AT www.SynchronicityLive.com
Other Artists
Common Market, Gabriel Teodros, www.masslinemedia.com
Band Members
Geologic - MC, Sabzi - DJ/ Producer
Website
www.bluescholars.com
