Weekend Music

A brief roundup of shows to check out this weekend, from Aural Wes:

Friday, February 20th:

Earth House, 10:30 pm:

• Future Folk Showcase: Adam Tinkle, Mute with Stupefaction (Ben Seretan '10), Aliza Simons '09, See/Saw (Fareed Sajan '09).

  Hey, remember that time we told you about FUTURE FOLK RECORDS, the brainchild of brainchildren Max Horwich and Rod O'Connor? ...Well. Tonight's show celebrates three new Future Folk releases, all of which are original, high-quality, and free (!).

Psi U, 10:00 pm:

• Wordsmith and the Concert G's, Dear Lamp, The Last Minutes. Check out Wesleying's interview with Wordsmith and the Concert G's.
  
• WordSmith: Josh Smith ‘11 (the WordSmith) rhymes with raw emotion on a serious level as images of late night innovation, childhood innocence, and liberating contemplations concerning coming of age, soulfully dance through the lyrics. Through the incorporation of the Concert G’s, WordSmith embodies a sophistication and depth that is often lost in music today.
• Dear Lamp: The southwest twanging of Carlos Nugent ‘11 and rhythmic banging of John Myers ‘11 lent to my ears as the sweet violin of Katherine Schahill ‘11 intoxicated my heart. Lost in the sophisticated interplay of guitarists Hannah Overton ‘11 and Ian Cross ’11 with bassist Daniel Hymanson ‘11, I knew the notes that danced around the dust-ridden shelves should not be forgotten in the back of that thrift store.
• The Last Minutes slow down anxious thoughts by diverting them toward uplifting chord progressions and strong rhythms. The beautiful voice of Katherine McDonald ‘11 harmonizes with guitarist, Ryan Rogers ‘11. Ben Block ‘11 and Bella Loggins ’10 sustain the funky core with bass and drums.

Saturday, February 21st:

Beckham Hall, 10:00 pm:

• Buru Style with Toussaint Liberator, the Last Minutes

Crowell Concert Hall, 8-10 pm, $5:

• Jubilee, with Lancelot Drummonds ’06.

  Breath of fresh air, anyone? If so, you might want to head on over to Jubilee. Lancelot Drummonds ’06 will be here to provide some much needed r&b rhythm. this Saturday. You heard me; Wesleyan’s Black History Month cultural show stands to really liven things up! Apart from a number of student performances, singer/songwriter

Buru Style with Toussaint Liberator at Beckham

Wesleyan's favorite reggae/funk/dub band, Buru Style, will be playing with Toussaint Liberator, a vocalist with credits ranging from singer of Soulive to collaborator with Talib Kweli, with the The Last Minutes, described by AuralWes as "Wesleyan's newest musical darlings", opening.

Check out the write-up at Aural Wes, and Myspace. Here is Toussaint liberating with Wyclef:


Buru Style with Toussaint Liberator and The Last Minutes
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Time: 10 pm
Place: Beckham hall
Free w/ ID

WesAid Presents Buru Style w/ Lady Lee, Rafter, Fashion People and The Shade

WesAID presents:

Drop in the Bucket

featuring

Buru Style w. Lady Lee
Rafter
Fashion People
The Shade

Where: Psi U
When: January 30th, 10pm-2am
Cost: $3 at the door

All proceeds go to http://dropinthebucket.org/

This is sure to be a fantastic show, and it benefits a wonderful cause. You have no excuse for missing it.

Buru Style featuring Ras Coley at IMPACTFest

IMPACT! Humanity (Integrity and Mobility for the Poor through Access to Capital Today) is holding a fundraiser this Friday featuring:

- Writer's Bloc @ 10pm (Spoken word with open mic time)
- Kalalu @ 11:15ish 
- Buru Style @ 12:00am to close.

Tickets sold at Usdan Wednesday thru Friday.

Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Place: Eclectic
Cost: $3 advance; $4 at door

Channukah Party at Bayit

Celebrate Channukah early with Oswald, Lady Lee, Banish the Rabbit, Orchestra Fiebre, and Buru Style!!! The Bayit is throwing their annual Channukah party this Monday, with music starting at 10pm. Get there early for free latkes.

Date: Monday, December 8th
Time: 10pm-2am
Place: The Bayit

[Small edit by Mad to fix party's ending time]