Disc jockey and rapper Chris Ward , aka MC Chris, headlined a concert at Nanci Raygun last Tuesday night. Other acts that night included DJ Krames, Luggage, and The Gaskets. DJ Krames spins every Thursday night at Nanci Raygun. His influences include Mix Master Mike, DJ Q-bert, and 2-Trip.
It all began in 1987. Tariq Trotter and Ahmir Khalib Thompson became friends at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts and began performing their own brand of music around school, on sidewalks and at talent shows. Trotter, known to his fans as Black Thought, rapped and Thompson, aka ?uestlove, played drums using his drum kit.
* Lauren Duckworth: Her newest art exhibit opens Feb. 4 at Cornerstone Gallery. In the past her art has been shown at the Student Art Space in the Commons, Anderson Gallery and Piedmont Virginia Community College * Stats: senior art student Q: What was the history of your collaboration (with Madeline)? A: Lauren Duckworth: First, it was in a group of 13 people called "Lady Fest" at Chop Suey books.
Released in time for the 25th anniversary of his death, "John Lennon Acoustic" is a collection sure to please Lennon's radical, faithful fan base. "Acoustic" will get more than a few rotations, especially if you didn't spring for the expensive "John Lennon Anthology" box of outtakes and demos.
He's been compared to Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Richmond's own D'Angelo. His debut album "Get Lifted" was called "an engaging journey into the fresh realm of thoughtful soul such artists as Alicia Keys have advanced in recent years" by the Tucson Citizen. Neo-soul singer and Ohio-native John Legend, born John Stephens, began playing piano at the age of 5 and by 9 years old he was playing for his church choir.
