Deanna Adams

On the last Wednesday of every month, the Temple Bar and Joshua Silverstein present Reflection, a time to kick back in a peaceful atmosphere listening to awe-inspiring music. January 31 was no exception. With musical performances by Stellamoon, Sahaja Uprockers, Ill Again, and Tita Lima, and live art by Danielle Furman, the Temple Bar got jam packed. Stellamoon kicked off the show, with her soulful mix of lyrics backed by her beautiful voice proclaiming...

As the month of February rolls around, I can't help but think of all the crazy things that have happened during the overly optimistic January. Late nights and early mornings, cheap concerts, and drinking all New Year's Resolutions away with a bottle of Jack, ah, everything 2007 is meant be. So I welcome February, the month of love and Black history, to devote oh-so-much fun and laughs to a few more amusing hip hop...

When you think of going green, you usually think of hybrids, recycling, freedom of speech, and other tree-hugging hippie activities. But no worries, we're not going to change that! If you're not quite ready to single-handedly save a rainforest, we've found an easier way for you to go green. Every Monday night from 9pm to midnight in the Palmer Room, Green brings you a much-needed dose of free speech by some of the most...

With the upcoming new season of American Idol and America's addiction to Guitar Hero, the comedic geniuses of Epic Records discovered a newer way for people to humiliate themselves in hopes of discovering true talent. The online video competition created by Music Nation, a New York City-based artist development company, is hanging a recording deal with Epic Records on the line. Musicians can create an artist page containing uploaded videos, which will be entered...

If you are like me, you're probably thinking, "geeze, its only Tuesday!" Don't worry, there are some fun and cheap outings that you can look forward to. So put down your Sudoku and check out these shows going down this weekend: Friday: Galapogos4, Avenue of the Arts, LifeForTheBetter, and Noble Hops @ the Alterknit Lounge, the Knitting Factory Poncho Sanchez @ the Rhythm Lounge in Long Beach Saturday: The Visionaries @ the Knitting Factory...

With the start of a new year, it only makes sense for us to reflect on the events of the past year. Last year marked the deaths of two legendary hip hop figures, J Dilla and DJ Dusk, and the proclamation that hip hop, too, is dead. In 2007 we need to ask ourselves, is Nas just starting a controversy, or is hip hop really dead? Well, I can't answer that for you. I...

The sophomore album by BenYomen is a progression towards the consciousness that hip-hop was meant stand for, living up to the Life For The Better crew's charm. The combination of vibrant beats and socially aware lyrics makes Headphones Hum and Spraycans Rattle one of BenYomen's best recordings. "The World Is Mourning," and "Loaner" takes two different approaches to the reality of life, making you take a closer look within yourself. The hook "In a...

I know we all spend way too much time raiding MySpace (come on, we all see those crazy drunken profile pictures of virtually everyone we've ever met), but my endless journey through procrastination has not gone in vain. The PLUGG CITY TOUR is enough for me to admit to my (more than) sporadic scavengers around the MySpace realm. Imagine this: you send a message to the rapper Rhymefest via MySpace with a subject line...

These guys have one for you! The Visionaries are adding yet another trophy to their collection by dropping We Are The Ones (we've been waiting for), out October 3rd. Not that these guys need any help, but the genius of producers like J-Rocc, Madlib, and the late J Dilla have added their special touch to album. These guys have worked hard to earn worldwide recognition as some of the best, but they are giving back...

John Lennon fans and political activists everywhere will rejoice with the forthcoming film The U.S. Versus John Lennon. The September release will capture Lennon's push for world peace through his progression from being a part of the fab four to becoming an anti-war activist. The film focuses on Lennon's life from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, and also captures Lennon's fight with the Nixon administration. The film will be distributed by Lions...