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Bumpday feat. Bavu Blakes and KJ Hines w/ DJ Digg, DJ Charlie and DJ Jeska
Wed. 05/22 | 10:00PM - Thu. 05/23 @ Infest Austin (map)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR BUMPDAY, WEDNESDAY THE 22nd OF MAY AT INFEST. TIM CURRY PRODUCTIONS AND RHIZOMATIC MEDIA ARE PUTTING IT ON IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOTT BOOKINGS AND TABLE MANNERS …more»
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Bavu Blakes, LNS crew, Yung Chri$, Queen Deelah, Danewkid, Math Klass, Chuck 2uece
Thu. 04/11 | 10:00PM @ The North Door (map)
We're baaaaaaaaaaaack! After a prolonged probation period, the Institute of Human Knowledge and Hygiene has permitted us to return for another month in order to explore the most incredibl…more»
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Fine/GREat Affair feat Minister Bavu Blakes
Sun. 02/17 | 6:00PM - Sun. 02/17 @ The Sahara Lounge (map)
STREET ALUMNI ENTERTAINMENT presents: The Fine/Great AFFAIR featuring MINISTER BAVU BLAKES: Join us as Minister Bavu Blakes hits the stage to perform hits off his Sanct Ep and other Clas…more»
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BANG OUT BEAT BATTLE
Thu. 01/24 | 9:00PM @ Bat Bar Austin (map)
Battle Of The Elements Presents BANG OUT!!!!Producer Beat Battle Series 20 producers $500 GRAND PRIZE 3 Professional Judges4 RoundsHead to Head Eliminations1 WinnerHosted by GID…more»
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All Rise: 2nd Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sun. 01/20 | 8:00PM - Mon. 01/21 | 1:00AM @ The North Door (map)
All Rise: 2nd Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. DJ Chorizo Funk DJ/Digger/Party Starter Riders Against the Storm David Sha David Sha, aka Dibidi, is an eclectic musical e…more»
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Pushermania Presents FREE WEEK At Frontier Bar
Thu. 01/10 | 9:00PM - Sun. 01/13 @ Frontier Bar (map)
It's really goin' down! Come out and join Matt Sonzala and the crew at PUSHERMANIA (The Movement) for three special Free Week Shows at Frontier Bar! Thursday night is for the noisy crazies, Fr…more»
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A Family Affair 2.0 NYE with ROXY ROCA, Bavu Blakes and Ulovei
Mon. 12/31 | 9:00PM @ Holy Mountain (map)
'A Family Affair' Returns for a second NYE celebration. Come celebrate at Holy Mountain this NYE with Keep It Local, Complete Clothing, Fast Folks and the entire Holy Mountain families.Perform…more»
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MOS DEF aka YASIIN BEY
Sat. 11/03 | 9:30PM @ Emo's (map)
PROPER ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS MOS DEF at EMO'S east..Regarded as one of the most insightful artists of our time, musician, activist and actor Mos Def has captured the attention of crit…more»
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EYES WIDE CRUNK (a masquerade dance party)
Wed. 10/31 | 7:00PM (Doors) @ Hotel Vegas (map)
HALLOWEEN NIGHTCovert Curiosity and Ender Productions Present: Eyes Wide Crunk (a masquerade dance party)Wednesday, October 31stHotel Vegas (1500 East 6th)8pm-2am Tickets: $10 …more»
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C.O.D. G-day Bash w LOEG'z, Worldwide, Kydd, Gerald G, Kid Slyce + Go DJ JB. Fri S...
Fri. 09/28 | 10:00PM @ The Belmont (map)
Keep It Local and The League of Extraordinary G'z bring you the 5th Annual C.O.D. G-day Bash Friday September 28th at The Belmont. NO COVER with RSVP on Do512.com Gerald G 10:15 Kydd n L…more»
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Body Rock ATX presents Bavu Blakes' Sanct EP Release Party
Sat. 03/31 | 10:00PM - Sun. 04/01 @ The North Door (map)
Body Rock ATX presents Video Premiere and EP release party for Bavu Blakes. Live Performances by:Bavu BlakesB.L.A.X.SmithRiders Against the StormSpecial GuestsLive Party hosted by:Body Ro…more»
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The Crook's Castle feat. Super 7, Sundown Social & More (FREE w/ RSVP)
Thu. 03/15 | 6:00PM @ Six Lounge (map)
RSVP HERECrooks & Castles invites you to THE CROOK'S CASTLE presented with Jayceeoh, Hotel BPM, Aerial7 Headphones, Redbull, Future.FM, MWB, and Keep it Local® YOU MUST GET A FREE T…more»
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All Rise: MLK Tribute show w/ Chorizo Funk, Bavu Blakes, Da’Shade, R.A.S.
Sun. 01/15 | 8:00PM @ The North Door (map)
Body Rock. A monthly Party/Jam with your Hosts Riders Against the Storm (RAS) rocking the mic and dance floor. At Body Rock we keep Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Dancehall, New Jack Swing, Lati…more»
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Bavu Blakes' "SANCT" EP listening party/ Keep It Local Hat Battle
Fri. 08/12 | 6:00PM @ Complete Clothing (map)
ATX is in for a treat with this one. ATX hip hop Mayor himself Bavu Blakes is making a rare appearance back in ATX to premier his newest project SANCT. We will be listening the EP as well…more»
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Austin Music People Launch Party & Concert Series: Blue October, Ghostland Observa...
Thu. 03/31 | 6:00PM @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater (map)
This event marks the official opening of Austin Music People, and will serve as a celebration, fund raiser, rock show, and meet & greet for Austin Music fans, professionals, and more. 2 t…more»
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Featured Review from TheOnion
March 23, 2011Ghostland Observatory and Court Yard Hounds and Alejandro Escovedo and Blue October and Brownout! and Bavu Blakes and The Coveters and The Bright Light Social Hour
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Featured Review from 101x
March 04, 2011This event marks the official opening of AMP (Austin Music People), and will serve as a celebration, fund raiser, rock show, and meet & greet for Austin Music fans, professionals, and more. more at 101×.com
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Urban Music Festival presents Hip-Hop, Soul & Stripped Showcase
Thu. 03/17 | 6:00PM - Fri. 03/18 @ 11th Street Station (map)
Come out and see some of the hottest emerging artist in music today! Hosted by Grammy-winning artist Maya AzucenaFeaturing:Bavu Blakes - Chris Rob – Sol Blackman – Carlitta Durand …more»
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Nice Kicks After Party 10pm-Free Admission! Open to the public!
Sat. 04/03 | 10:00PM @ The Highball (map)
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D Madness w/ Brannen Temple, Bavu Blakes, Rolf Ordahl, Shorti C, and many more!
Wed. 02/17 | 9:00PM @ Parish / Parish Underground (map)
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The Official Bavu Blakes Farewell Showcase presented by COD - featuring Bavu Blake...
Sun. 11/08 | 9:00PM @ ACES
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Crew 54, Cali Zack & N/A, Bavu Blakes, Rapid Ric & Kid Slyce!
Sat. 09/12 | 7:00PM @ Flamingo Cantina (map)
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Featured Review from AustinChronicle
September 10, 2009Texas hip-hop summit, with Rapid Ric and Kid Slyce behind the decks. more at www.austinchronicle.com
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Talib Kweli w/ Strongarm Steady, Zeale & Traygod - Hosted by: Bavu Blakes (Outside)
Wed. 06/24 | 10:00PM @ The Main (map)
If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time. As it was, however, the earnest MC became one of the most critically successful rappe…more»
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Featured Review from Austin Town Hall
June 24, 2009It’s rare that the ATH gives much mention to hip-hop, but when an artist like Talib Kweli comes to town, we’ve got to get the word out. more at austintownhall.com
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Featured Review from Austin360
June 24, 2009AA-S Best Bet – Talib Kweli:
The less famous half of the hip-hop duo Black Star (his old partner is Mos Def), Kweli has produced album after solid album of smart, earnest hip-hop. more at www.austin360.com
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Grupo Fantasma with Special Guest Greg Boyer Night One- with Bavu Blakes
Fri. 05/08 | 9:00PM @ Antone's (map)
The finest latin funk orchestra in the land will play their first Austin club shows in several months on May 8th and 9th at Antone's. Joining the band for both nights will be the incredible Gr…more»
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Featured Review from AustinChronicle
May 06, 2009First Maceo Parker, then Larry Harlow, now funkateer Greg Boyer. more at www.austinchronicle.com
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T-Bird And The Breaks / Greyhounds / (Plus Very Special Performance by) D-Madness ...
Fri. 05/01 | 10:00PM @ The Main (map)
The 11-piece funk/soul powerhouse T Bird and the Breaks placed second in the Best New Band category at the Austin Music Awards during SXSW 2008, and barely missed coming home with the top priz…more»
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Featured Review from AustinChronicle
April 01, 2009Austin’s homegrown counters Downtown, with Bavu Blakes & the Extra Plairs and Gary Clark Jr. serving up a full plate of hip-hop and blues at Antone’s as part of the official festival afterparty. more at www.austinchronicle.com
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Featured Review from AustinChronicle
April 01, 2009Austin’s homegrown counters Downtown, with Bavu Blakes & the Extra Plairs and Gary Clark Jr. serving up a full plate of hip-hop and blues at Antone’s as part of the official festival afterparty. more at www.austinchronicle.com
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hiphopdx on Bavu Blakes
6 months agoBavu Blakes "Wintertime Flow" more at hiphopdx.com
hiphopdx on Bavu Blakes
6 months agoBavu Blakes "Weightaminit" more at hiphopdx.com
covertcuriosity on Bavu Blakes
over 2 years agoAlthough the Austin City Limits music festival has never been known for its hip hop, this year with N.E.R.D., Del Tha Funky Homosapien, and Gnarls Barkley among the 2008 lineup, they seem to be making a commendable effort at expanding into this Austin-illusive genre. more at blogspot.com
Mog on Bavu Blakes
over 4 years agoHands DOWN, the best lyricist out of Austin, TX... hell... ONE OF THE BEST LYRICISTS in the state. Folks seem to have been overlooking the Austin scene and the Soulful Texas Hip-Hop Live movement... but dude is on the rise (BEEN on the rise) creatin' and hustlin', having been featured on over 5000 different projects, opening up big name headliners, and wrecking some of the livest performances the state has ever seen. more at mog.com
on Amazon on Bavu Blakes
over 4 years agoBavu has created and hustled his way to become one of Texas' best lyricist, rappers, thought provokers, or whatever. more at www.amazon.com