E-Blast (Nov.13,2008)

Hey folks, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist here with your weekly update, highlighting upcoming events: KRS-One; Cut Chemist, Chuck D (Public Enemy);
Q-Tip w/ The Cool Kids, The Knux & Pacific Division; Immortal Technique; DTek's Musiquarium; Bulletproof Scratch Hamsters; Cream of Beat; D-Structure Fashion Show (Open Bar)

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LESSON
Chuck D speaks on hip hop's origins
Public Enemy's frontman drops science on hip hop's history (88hiphop.com PSA)

Hip Hop History Month
The Universal Zulu Nation calls on the World to recognize the whole month of November as HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH!

R.I.P. Elgin Henderson III
 On 10/19/08, one of our valued street team members died at a young 21-years of age from a fatal car accident. He was a kind soul and will be missed dearly. Our hearts go out to all who knew him.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
MEZZANINE and Ankh Marketing present
The 2K Sports Bounce Tour

Featuring
Q-tip &
The Cool Kids

and Special Guests
The Knux & Pacific Division

Mezzanine, 444 Jesse St., San Francisco
Doors at 9 PM
$25 Very Limited Presale /
$30 Advance /
$40 VIP
Dress code enforced.
Presale tickets @ ticketweb.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
 Vessel & Ali Present
DTek's Muziquarium

Lounge (5-9pm):
Ben Maybe

Vessel, 85 Campton Place, San Francisco
9pm-2am, 21+. Reduced Admission before 10pm.
For reservations, contact reservations@vesselsf.com

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Contact: Ren

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Skoman Productions present the
Build and They Will Come (Concert Series)

Featuring:
KRS-One
Mistah F.A.B.
Mavrik
Bo-Rat
DJ True Justice

Shattuck Downlow, 2284 Shattuck Downlow, Berkeley
$25 Pre-Sale tickets on http://www.ticketweb.com
Doors 9pm. 21+. Red Bull Drink Specials and Jagermeister Drink Specials All Night Long!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Sunset presents
Cut Chemist (Hard Sell / Jurassic 5 / Ozomatli)
Wicked Lester
Malarkey (Funkonnection)
Motion Potion (Funkonnection)

breaks.

DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., San Francisco
10pm - after hours.
21+ with ID.
$20 advance. Buy Tickets
d-structure by you.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
D-Structure SF presents
D-StrictsSF.com Fashion Show
(FREE Open Bar starts @ 8pm)

Creative Directors Kelle Schlax & Charlene Pack
Hair Design by Vertical Clearance

@ D-Structure, 520 Haight St., San Francisco
FREE, OPEN BAR 8PM

  
chuck d

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Chuck D & Millenium Ent. Presents
Live at the Uptown 

Featuring:
Chuck D (Public Enemy), Jahi, Crew Grrl Order, SlamJamz Artist Crew, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool) 

Plus Special Guests, Bay Area's own
Suga-T & Spice 1
Hosted by: Chuck D

@ The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA Map
 21+. Doors 9pm. $15 adv./$20 door. http://www.ticketweb.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Skoman Productions present the
Build and They Will Come (Concert Series)

Featuring:
KRS-One
Mavrik
Bo-Rat
DJ True Justice

@ Blakes On Telegraph, 2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
$20 Pre-sale Tickets on http://www.ticketweb.com
Doors 9pm. 18 and up. Red Bull Drink Specials and Jagermeister Drink Specials All Night Long!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Immortal Technique
A benefit for Afghanistan's children of war. Proceeds go to Omeid International's efforts to establish an orphanage and medical center in Afghanistan to support and care for Afghanistan's children of war.

support:
Hassan Salaam
Da Circle
Ras Ceylon

DNA Lounge, 375 11th St San Francisco, CA   Map
$20 advance; $25 at the door. All Ages. 8:30pm.

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08-1100_SCORPIO_FT_WEB by you.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
SCORPIO
 celebrating the borndays of
DJ CHICKEN SKRATCH,
DJ MIKE NICE,
DJ AEBL DEE,
DJ V8
special guests:DJ MYKE ONE &
DJ MUDDBIRD
Hosted by: RushOne

+ reunion show by the original...
Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters (aka Space Travelerz) celebrating the 15-yr anniversary of Hamster Breaks (the 1st DJ battle record made!)
DJ QUEST / DJ EDDIE DEF / DJ CUE / EDDIE K

Sponsored by: TRUE Clothing, Clout, FTC Skate, Bullet Proof Scratch, Rhythm In Motion, M4, Kissui Vodka

@ Poleng Lounge,
1751 Fulton x Masonic, SF

Are you a Scorpio who wants to celebrate? For info, bottle service, guestlist, email: mzenayetee@gmail.com

DJ Quest
DJ Quest

DJ Quest & The Wax Witch
DJ Quest & The Wax Witch
CREAM OF BEAT nov27animation by you.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 2008
Personal Touch, Pirate DJs and True present
CREAM OF BEAT REUNION 2008
 THANKSGIVING NIGHT CELEBRATION!

Featuring the Original Cream of Beat Line Up:
Mind Motion, Ivan, Dark Money, Apollo, Fuze, Sake 1, Pause, Supreme, Toks, Lenoir, Shortkut, Byze One

At MIGHTY - 119 Utah St. at 15th in San Francisco
We're gonna party like we use to back in the day!
THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! SPACE IS LIMITED! Tickets On Sale! Buy Now & Save!
True Skool, PO Box 12451, Oakland, CA 94604

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