Marah Evans
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Saturday dawned clear and with an expected high around 60, so it was a safe bet that a kickball game would spring up at Chester Bowl Park for the first time since 2019. In a way it was a throwback to the early days, when the smaller number of bands performing translated into a smaller number of players on the field. Find a complete rundown of the game from Mike Creger on Perfect Duluth Day.
A couple slow dances during Rick McLean s set at Earth Rider
It was the last night of Earth Rider Brewery’s Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash. The evening started with New Salty Dog, wrapping up a busy Homegrown week for them that included a performance at 2104, a duo set from Jacob and Owen Mahon on KUMD’s The Local, and a fun video that was part of Homegrown’s pre-recorded content for this year’s festival. The early crowd was a little bigger than it had been the rest of the week, with folks bundled up against the chill wind but obviously e
May 3, 2021
On this day in 1993, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan began their reign as one of the most powerful and influential rap groups in history by releasing their debut single “Protect Ya Neck.” With this track, Wu-Tang took the rap game by storm with a style unheard and an attitude unseen. “Protect Ya Neck” set a tone in Hip Hop that shifted the genre toward a more hardcore, rugged sound.
Originally recorded in a different order with a completely different beat, group member RZA took the liberty to reconstructed the song in post-production to the goliath that we all know and love. According to him, all he needed was the vocals of the group. The original beat used was just a place holder used to get the verses. This unique style of production became a trend for Wu-Tang Clan. RZA’s unique style also incorporated the kung-fu film dialogue as well as fight scenes throughout the track.
Prior to these developments, the scenic ride option felt like the awkward step child of the Peloton world. There were only a smattering of journeys based on time alone, driven by generic background music, and the video quality was sub-par. I can confidently say that they’ve gotten much better, although there’s still room for improvement. (“We’ve heard from you that our scenic experience was due for a refresh,” CEO John Foley said in a Friday morning keynote speech accompanying the news. “Some of the content was getting a bit stale, the constant playback speed felt a bit unrealistic and needed to be more dynamic. And, let’s be honest, the music left something to be desired.”)
Gig Information
Ponsonby Social Club is an iconic music venue in the heart of Auckland City that has been running for 13 years.
Many of the best musicians and DJs of New Zealand have played at the stage or in the decks of PSC.
Ponsonby Social is proud to respect, entertain and bring good vibes to the community through Music, Food and tasty cocktails.
The gig:
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City in 1992.
Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member.
Gig Information
Ponsonby Social Club is an iconic music venue in the heart of Auckland City that has been running for 13 years.
Many of the best musicians and DJs of New Zealand have played at the stage or in the decks of PSC.
Ponsonby Social is proud to respect, entertain and bring good vibes to the community through Music, Food and tasty cocktails.
The gig:
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City in 1992.
Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member.