Find 'Refuge' With DJ Stylus & Zo!
One of the many benefits to living in the DMV is the wealth of musical talent that lives here as well. Two such talents who we consider family here are SoulBounce are DJ Stylus of the Soul Controllers and Zo!...
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NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Heston In Concert!
NYC Bouncers, here's another opportunity to get your groove on for free this week. SoulBounce in association with Soul Afrodisiac is giving one blessed Bouncer and their guest a chance to see Heston this Sunday, November 22nd at the Highline...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend November's Sol Village!
As another third Wednesday rapidly approaches, NYC Bouncers know what time it is: Sol Village time! That's right, it's about to go down this Wednesday, November 18th at our favorite NYC haunt, S.O.B.'s, for another indie star-studded evening of musical...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Goodie Mob In Concert!
DC Bouncers, get ready for Hip Hop history to be made on Saturday, November 14th when legendary group Goodie Mob reunites and returns to the DMV for a very special concert at The Scene. What makes this show especially hot...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!
DC Bouncers, you didn't think that NYC would have all the free Teedra Moses ticket fun this week, did you? That's right, Teedra is returning to the DMV for one night only at Liv this Friday, November 13th, but there'll...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!
The downside to being a Teedra Moses fan is having an extended wait for a new album from our girl. But the upside is that she has been staying on her tour grind and blessing those same fans with many...
Quiet Bounce: Jaguar Wright's 'Beautiful' Return
Throw Jaguar Wright's name into the bag of 2009's Comeback Kids. After a prolonged absence (almost five years to be exact) from recording, she dropped some new music like it was hot last month and the track "Beautiful" is just...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!
If you live in the DC area and are not firmly ensconced under a rock, then you know that we are knee deep in Howard University's 2009 Homecoming Week right about now. And no Howard Homecoming would be complete without...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!
DC Bouncers, you didn't think that NYC would have all the N'dambi fun during N'dambi Week did you? The statuesque soul stunner is bringing her album release concert series to the Nation's Capital on Friday, October 16th and SoulBounce wants...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Felabration!
October 15th is a very special day. That is the day when Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born and had he lived he would have turned 71 years old this year--and would no doubt still be rocking the stage....
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!
It's N'dambi Week here at SoulBounce! Why? Why not?! But we do have good reason to celebrate the delectable diva from Dallas whose new album, Pink Elephant, has been getting heavy rotation at SBHQ. If you don't own the album...
Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Meshell Ndegeocello In Concert!
Meshell Ndegeocello is currently on tour to promote her new release, Devil's Halo, and she's making her way across the country wowing audiences in the process. Last week she wowed DC --no, really, I was there and she was excellent--and...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Meshell Ndegeocello In Concert!
If you're a live music lover in the DC area, then get ready for a rack of concerts to feed your jones coming through the city this month and SoulBounce is your free ticket connection. Up first for my...
East Coast Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
The Foreign Exchange is taking a little break from touring for a hot minute, but when they crank it back up again in a few weeks we got you covered with free tickets. Which means that Bouncers in Baltimore, New...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See John Forte In Concert!
DC Bouncers, we haven't forgotten the home team and to show that we still got love for y'all we're giving away a pair of tickets to see John Forte in concert tomorrow night at Liv. Mr. Forte will be stopping...
SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To The Hennessy Artistry Tour!
When we first got wind that Common and The Roots had linked up with Hennessy for their signature Hennessy Artistry concert series, we were pretty hyped up since this was the first time that Hip Hop acts would headline...
West Coast Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
I know it seems like other parts of the country have been having all of the giveaway fun, but we haven't forgotten about you, West Coast Bouncers! To prove that, we've teamed up with our partners in crime The Foreign...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Chico Debarge In Concert!
It's not a game this week, NYC. Once again we're coming at cha with tickets to another hot show at S.O.B.'s. This time Chico DeBarge will be taking the stage on Thursday, August 13th and we got two Bouncers and...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius In Concert!
We told our NYC Bouncers that we had a week's worth of giveaways planned for you guys, and here we are with day two and tickets to see Marsha Ambrosius live at S.O.B.'s tomorrow night. Marsha will be in...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Russell Taylor In Concert!
NYC you're in for a treat this week. We have a slew of giveaways coming your way and first up is a chance to win free tickets to Russell Taylor's album release party and concert at S.O.B.'s tomorrow night....
Cleveland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
Cleveland Bouncers, you're up next to get some sweet flavor in your ear from The Foreign Exchange, and we're you're number one spot to snag some free tickets. We're giving away three tickets for FE lovers to see Phonte, Nicolay,...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Russell Taylor In Concert!
Our main man Russell Taylor is gearing up for the release of his new album, Confessional, and he is celebrating his sophomore set's debut in Washington, DC next week. The album release party and live show will be next...
Indianapolis Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
Once again SoulBounce and The Foreign Exchange got the hook up for FE fans. This time the group is taking the show to Indianapolis, and we are your free ticket connection. We're giving away three individual tickets to see...
DC & Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Summer Spirit Festival!
SoulBounce and The Foreign Exchange are back at it! As exclusive concert ticket partners with FE, we're proud to present a giveaway from our family to the home team to see Nicolay, Phonte, YahZarah, Darien Brockington, Zo! and The...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Laura Izibor In Concert!
Hey, hey, hey, NYC Bouncers! It's been a minute since SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s have blessed you with tickets to a show at NYC's premiere live Soul and Hip Hop venue, but we have something special in store for you--but you...
Brooklyn Bouncers: Join NYRP For A Free Martin Luther Show!
The New York Restoration Project is holding a concert this weekend featuring singer/songwriter Martin Luther as part of its "Garden Grooves" series. The free outdoor series, which began in June, is intended to bring people outdoors to engage with their community as well...
Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi & Choklate In Concert!
What's good, Detroit? This latest giveaway, that's what! That's right, we're returning to the Motor City with another hot to death ticket giveaway, this time for tickets to see two of the dopest soul sistas on the scene right now:...
Cleveland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Kindred & N'dambi In Concert!
Where ya at, Cleveland Bouncers? If you know like I know, then come this Friday night you'll be front and center at the House of Blues Cleveland to witness a night of soul featuring Kindred the Family Soul and N'dambi....
Baltimore & DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Soul Sista Serenade!
For our 50th giveaway we have something very special in store for our Bouncers in the DMV area. We're giving away two pairs of tickets to attend the Soul Sista Serenade featuring Maya Azucena, Conya Doss, Sy Smith and YahZarah...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Peter Hadar, Black Spade & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!
This is your lucky week, DC Bouncers! We have a second giveaway on deck to enjoy a night of Hip Hop Soul from Peter Hadar, Black Spade and W. Ellington Felton. The amazing lineup is scheduled to perform Thursday, June...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Fertile Ground In Concert!
Calling all DC Bouncers! If you're a fan of Fertile Ground--and how could you not be?--then this latest giveaway is right up your alley. Fertile Ground will be performing this Thursday night at the 9:30 Club, and we got the...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Julie Dexter & Jaspects In Concert!
DC Bouncers, we got some hotness for you! This weekend you all are in for a treat when Atlanta's own Julie Dexter and Jaspects bring some soul, jazz and funk to our Nation's Capital. And the best part of...
SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To See John Legend On Tour This Summer!
Attention, all Bouncers! SoulBounce in association with Creative Artists Agency is proud to present our biggest giveaway yet to see John Legend on his Evolver World Tour as it makes its way across the United States this summer. We're...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson, Peter Hadar & Jesse Boykins III In Concert!
NYC Bouncers, this is your lucky week! We have a second giveaway popping off this week for our beloved New Yorkers, and this time it's for tickets to see Eric Roberson, Peter Hadar and Jesse Boykins III this Saturday...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village This Week!
Hey, hey, hey, NYC Bouncers! It's that time of the month again--Sol Village time at S.O.B.'s! And this month's showcase is going to be ridiculous. Not only is our main man Eric Roberson hosting, but the headliner for this...
LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Zap Mama In Concert!
Our celebration of Black Music Month and live music continues with yet another ticket giveaway for our beloved Bouncers. This time we're returning to the left coast with free tickets to see Zap Mama in Los Angeles next week up...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Ledisi & Kenny Lattimore In Concert!
DC Bouncers, you are in for a treat with this latest giveaway. We are giving away a pair of tickets to see SoulBounce faves Ledisi and Kenny Lattimore this Saturday, June 13th at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre! Yes, you...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Gil Scott-Heron In Concert!
After sharing our giveaway love with Bouncers in other parts of the country last week, we're back to where it all started with a new giveaway for our NYC family. If you missed Gil Scott-Heron's previous shows at S.O.B.'s, then...
Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
It's your turn, Chicago! That's right, Day 3 of our Foreign Exchange concert ticket extravaganza is for the lovely people of Chi-Town in our first Windy City giveaway. And boy are you all in for a treat. Because not...
Toronto Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
It's Day 2 of our Foreign Exchange concert ticket giveaway and this time we're going international with the first giveaway for our Toronto family. Our neighbors up top will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to...
Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
SoulBounce is kicking off Black Music Month in grand fashion with our first concert ticket giveaway for the good people of Detroit. But we're not giving away just any and any old tickets, we've teamed up with The Foreign Exchange...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jaguar Wright, PJ Morton & YahZarah!
If you didn't already know that SOB's is the concert hot spot in NYC, then maybe this upcoming show will get the point across. Coming Tuesday, April 21st is a foursome that you won't want to miss when Jaguar Wright,...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Next Week!
It's that time of the month, NYC! No, that not that time of the month, but time for Sol Village to pop off at our favorite concert spot, SOB's. April's monthly showcase of the hottest Soul acts returns on April...
Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal Salaam Next Week!
It's been a minute since we've done a giveaway for our Baltimore Bouncers, but we're getting back in the game with a ticket giveaway to see Bilal Salaam next week. Bilal will be appearing at Teavolve for a listening party...
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses & Muhsinah This Week!
DC Bouncers, where ya at? It's been a while since we've given anything away to the hometown crew, and what better way to return than with a ticket giveaway to see Teedra Moses and Muhsinah this Thursday at Liv. Our...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Omar & Teedra Moses Next Week!
NYC Bouncers are in for a musical treat next Wednesday with the return of UK Soul icon Omar to the US for a short tour kicking off at S.O.B.'s. And not only will New Yorkers get to indulge in Omar's...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Leela James Next Week!
Way back in September 2008 we teamed up with the fantastic people at S.O.B.'s to start giving away concert tickets to selected shows at the venue. The very first show we gave tickets away to was a Leela James concert...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Tomorrow Night!
Once again it's on for our Bouncers by way of New York City who are in for their monthly treat tomorrow night at the hot spot, S.O.B.'s. SoulBounce is giving away two pairs of tickets to Sol Village, which will...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Ryan Leslie This Wednesday!
March is roaring in like a lion for NYC music lovers. Ryan Leslie is performing a two-night stand at S.O.B.'s this week--but there's bad news and good news. The bad news is that both shows are already sold out. The...
Get Ready For J*DaVeY's Bright Bouncy Fun At AMP Fest
Atlanta, you sure are in for a treat. Not only is the Arts Music People Festival a/k/a AMP Fest set to jump off March 14th showcasing the amazing talents of J*DaVeY, Brittany Bosco, and Doll Daze but this animated promotional...
Philly Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Alice Russell This Friday!
Our first giveaway for the month of March is also our first giveaway for the good people of Philadelphia. That's right, folks, we're showing the City of Brotherly Love some love and giving away free concert tickets to see Alice...
Adele Is Helming US Tour
Adele, fresh from her Grammy wins and still teeming with critical praise, will be headlining a tour across the United States. She's definitely proving that chasing pavements is also synonymous with hustling hard, but is still really humble and pragmatic...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Mark de Clive-Lowe & Vanessa Freeman This Weekend!
NYC party people where ya at? This Saturday night Mark de Clive-Lowe and Vanessa Freeman will be the featured artists at the Sol Ascension global soul dance party at S.O.B.'s and SoulBounce is giving away a pair of tickets...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Tomorrow Night!
It's that time once again for Sol Village to pop off in NYC, and SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s have got you covered with free tickets to this month's event on Wednesday night.Eric Roberson will be back to host the event and...
New Alice Russell Tour Dates Announced
After the fall release of her last album, Pot of Gold, and a mini tour in support of it, Alice Russell is returning to the road this March as spring awakes from its slumber. Alice's 13-city US tour kicks off...
Estelle To 'Shine' Stateside With American Tour
"American Boy" lover Estelle is parlaying her recent Grammy win into headlining a US Tour. After nearly a year of being on radars on either side of the pond and releasing one of the top singles and albums of 2008,...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Bilal This Week!
With temperatures hovering at or near freezing in New York City, S.O.B.'s is bringing more heat to soul music lovers with another hot like fire concert. Up this week is Bilal who will be burning up the stage at...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Gil Scott-Heron This Weekend!
Do SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s love NYC or what? Our THIRD giveaway for the week is for tickets to see Gil Scott-Heron this Sunday night in the heart of New York City. To sweeten the pot, we're giving away a pair...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Tomorrow Night!
Ay yo, NYC Bouncers, here's another giveaway from our good friends at S.O.B.'s. Three pairs of tickets are up for grabs for tomorrow night's Sol Village showcase for whoever wants to spend a soulful evening with Eric Roberson and friends. ...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See J. Holiday This Week!
SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s are back at it for the '09 with a slew of fresh giveaways coming your way in the next few weeks. First up is a chance to see J. Holiday this Thursday when he brings his...
The SoulBounce Guide to Soulful (and Affordable) Inauguration Events
The day that everyone has been waiting for is fast approaching: January 20, 2009. That is the day that President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America. Ever since his being elected on November...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Jazmine Sullivan Next Week!
Just call me Butta Claus because I'm bearing another gift for the SoulBounce family today. NYC Bouncers got the goods coming their way once again with the opportunity to win tickets to see Jazmine Sullivan next week. SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Next Week!
We're giving away the gift of live music once again at SoulBounce in conjunction with our good friends at S.O.B.'s. New York City Bouncers are in for another treat with three pairs of tickets for December's Sol Village showcase...
Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Jesse Boykins III Next Week!
We got another hot giveaway for our SoulBounce family and this time it's for an event our backyard, Baltimore, MD! SoulBounce has teamed up with Gypsy Soul to give away two pairs of tickets to see Jesse Boykins III next...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Kindred the Family Soul Next Week!
We're continuing to spread the Christmas cheer here at SoulBounce with yet another dope giveaway. Today we're blessing one NYC Bouncer and a friend with the opportunity to go see Kindred the Family Soul in concert next Monday night, December...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Chrisette Michele & Ryan Leslie This Friday!
Tis the season of giving, and SoulBounce will be hooking our faithful visitors up all month long with a cornucopia of giveaways as our small way of saying thanks. First up for December, we're giving away a pair of tickets...
NYC Bouncers: Enter Our 24-Hour Sol Village Concert Ticket Giveaway!
I hope you're up for a quickie, NYC Bouncers! Now, now, get your minds out of the gutter--not that kinda quickie--but a quick giveaway to win tickets to the November Sol Village showcase tomorrow night at S.O.B.'s. Our main...
Voulez-Vous to See Labelle on Tour?
The recently reunited sixties and seventies soul super-group Labelle has announced some upcoming dates for the "Back To Now" tour, the group's first since 1977. This is far too long a time for them to have been absent from the...
Q-Tip Headlines 2K Sports Bounce Tour
It's hard to find any news that even remotely compares to the fantastic, historical news we've been basking in since Tuesday, but this is pretty good. Not in the same stratosphere, but it's nice. On the tails of releasing The...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Anthony David & Emily King Next Week!
With today being Halloween, it's only fitting that we serve up some treats for our SoulBounce visitors. New York City gets the goodies once again with another concert ticket giveaway courtesy of our friends at S.O.B.'s. This time around we're...
Alice Russell Readies US Tour
In support of the November 4th digital release of her album Pot of Gold, Alice Russell will be embarking on a US tour starting next week. She'll be hitting up cities from each coast and the Midwest during her two-week...
Sample Tamara Wellons' 'Life Is'
A few weeks ago we featured Bounce-Worthy songstress Tamara Wellons whose debut album, Life Is, will be released this week on Ocha Records. We got our hands on a sampler of the album, and it's been a non-stop party...
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Rock the Vote at S.O.B.'s Next Week!
The treats just keep coming for New York City Bouncers. SoulBounce, in association with S.O.B.'s and Briclyn Entertainment, is giving away a pair of tickets to attend the Rock the Vote concert on Wednesday, October 29th in the heart...
DC: 'Can A Sista Rock a Mic' is Coming to Its Climax!
If you aren't in DC, then I feel bad for you. Not only because you don't get to hang out with cool folks like Butta and nOva, but also because you won't get to hang out with cool folks like...
'The Way I See It', This Tour Could 'Evolve' Into the Stuff of 'Legend'
Bouncers, are you ready for some serious soul music? I can't hear you. I say, are you ready for some serious soul music?!?!? Well, good. Because that's exactly what's coming your way this fall as Columbia Records label mates...
It's Your Turn, DC! Win Tickets to the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival Next Friday!
For those visitors to our website who may think that only NYC and LA get to have all of the fun with our recent giveaways, SoulBounce is finally showing some hometown love with a ticket giveaway to attend the Can...
Let's Get It, NYC! Win Tickets To See Raphael Saadiq Live at S.O.B.'s!
Does SoulBounce love New York City, or what? And we're not the only ones, so does Raphael Saadiq. NYC was so nice to the man that he'll be coming back for the second time in one week on Monday, October...
Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Starting Next Week In DC, Yes She Can!
Next week in Washington, DC women will be taking the music and arts scene over. That's right, it's time again for the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival, the annual gathering of female music and visual artists in...
Holla At Us, NYC! Enter Our Teedra Moses/S.O.B.'s Concert Ticket Giveaway!
Are you in New York City? Would you like to see Teedra Moses for free? Is SoulBounce your favorite music blog? If you answered "YES!" to all of those questions, then enter our Teedra Moses/S.O.B.'s concert ticket giveaway today....
Yo, NYC! Enter Our Eric Roberson Birthday Party @ Sol Village Ticket Giveaway!
This is your lucky week, New York City Bouncers! SoulBounce and the lovely people from S.O.B.'s are back it once again to give away more tickets. And this week we're not just giving away any and any old tickets but...
LA, Where Ya At? Enter Our Little Jackie & J*DaVeY Concert Ticket Giveaway!
Here ye, here ye, Los Angeles Bouncers! The beautiful people at Giant Step have teamed up with SoulBounce to give away a pair of tickets to see Little Jackie and J*DaVeY in concert on Tuesday, September 23 at The Roxy...
Sugar Pie DeSanto, Chaka Khan and More to be Celebrated at Pioneer Awards Tonight
The R&B Foundation is holding their Pioneer Awards ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration tonight in Philadelphia. This event will also award Kool & The Gang, Bill Withers, Teena Marie, The Whispers, The Funk Brothers and Al Bell of Stax...
NYC, Stand Up! Enter Our 24-Hour Leela James/S.O.B.'s Concert Ticket Giveaway!
Attention New York City Bouncers! SoulBounce and the good people at S.O.B.'s have teamed up to give away a pair of tickets to see Leela James on either Wednesday, September 10th or Thursday, September 11th! Yes, that's tomorrow/a day from...
Toronto Film Festival is All About the Music
This year's Toronto International Film Festival has turned into an veritable jam session, with many of the films and documentaries being screened owing most of their zest to music. There's The Secret Life of Bees, based on the Sue Monk...
Soul Singers, Entertainers On Board for Dr. King Memorial Radiothon
In conjunction with the upcoming 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, the Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation and Clear Channel radio have enlisted participants for a radio-based fundraising initiative....
More Maxwell For The Taking
It is not a joke, people. After we announced that the enigmatic Maxwell would be going on tour, we now have more confirmed tour dates. And for those of you West of the Mississippi who felt shunned by Mr. "Don't...
Maxwell *Gasp* Is *Pant* Going on TOUR!!!
There are simply not enough abbreviations to explain the excitement housed within my tingling body after I discovered that the man, the myth, the legend of Maxwell is going to be touring in the fall. In short, we here at...
Million DJ March Stomps Into DC Later This Month
The "Million DJ March," organized by DJ Green Lantern and A. Shaw will be descending upon Washington D.C. August 29th and 30th. Sure, it sounds like fun, but why the political overtone by using the "million" and "DC" like the...
Loose Ends: Where Are They Now?
The things we do for our readers.Recently, a SoulBounce visitor emailed us to inquire if we could track down some of our favorite old school soul artists to bring their fans up-to-date. Many artists were mentioned, but it was Loose...
Erykah's Vortex Tour Poster Is Here
After seeing the beautiful work of artist E.M.E.K. on Erykah Badu's previous tour posters for her international dates, comes the US tour poster for her current US tour with The Roots. A bit of discolsure: I am an unapologetic Erykah stan,...
'Black Lily' To Bloom In Philadelphia May 1-4
Next week this time I will be in the City of Brotherly Love in the midst of an empowering and groundbreaking event for women. That's right, folks, it's time for the second annual Black Lily Film & Music Festival, returning...
Kanye West Tour Was Glowing...Or Not
Kanye West's "Glow In The Dark Tour which kicked off in Seattle this past Wednesday was either a bright spot in your week or not depending on who you ask. According to Rolling Stone, Kanye's 90-minute set was "stellar,"...
'Paid Dues' Will Travel
For everyone looking for an independent hip-hop fix this spring (and really, aren't we all?!?!?), the founders of the successful Paid Dues Festival have great news. They just might be coming to a city near you.The festival, put together years...
Big Boi + Ballet? But, Of Course
I don't know about you, but nothing the dudes from Outkast do surprises me. At all. I mean, their music has always crossed boundaries and forced people to take notice. They'll forever be progressive trend setters. You did see Idlewild,...
New Erykah Badu Tour Poster & More Tour Dates
Erykah Badu and EMEK have not failed to represent when it comes to the collaboration on her tour poster designs. Thus far, the tour posters for her Israel and Nigeria tour dates have been visually dope and left us...
What's Really Going On, Druscilla?
The IPS is on permanent sitdown for bringing this to our attention! After Woody's poorly-timed bombshell that he was leaving Dru Hill (classic material) to follow God (to where, I have no idea), it looks like he's being permanently...
Diddy To Bring Bitchassness To Winter Music Conference
Try as hard as I might to ignore Diddy and his antics, he makes it increasingly difficult. After Diddy overload on SoulBounce last week, I made it a point to avoid all things Making the Band 4 over the weekend,...
Erykah Badu's 'Vortex Tour' Dates Now Officially Released
Membership does indeed have its privileges. And for those who are members of Erykah Badu's Fancorps, you may have found a nice surprise in your inbox. After piecing together dates from an unreleased tour schedule last week, came a...
'Twenty Five Live' George Michael Tour Dates Announced
Well, really 21. That's how many dates former Wham! lead singer George Michael will be playing this summer as part of his 25LIVE "farewell tour" across the United States. On the heels of all the stanning that took place...
Year-Long Celebration Honors the Women In Hip-Hop
The Hip-Hop Association's (H2A) Womanhood Learning Project (WLP) has put together a campaign that aims to celebrate a faction of the hip hop generation that is often mistreated, or downright overlooked--the women.The WLP, whose mission is to "restore and...
Erykah Badu Tour Dates Quietly 'Announced'
As an Erykah Badu stan like many of you SoulBounce readers, I have been feening to know when she will be on tour to promote her latest release New Amerykah Part One. Being the stan that I am, I...
Juice Crew Reunites This Friday at A3C Festival
While The Vapors movie is still in production mode, those lucky enough to find themselves in the Atlanta area this Friday will be able get stoopid wit' it and catch the pioneering Juice Crew in full effect at the A3C Hip...
D.C. Is The Place To Be Tonight
Tonight is one of those rare nights in Washington, D.C. where there is almost too much going on. You would think that this is a holiday or a night during Howard University's homecoming week instead of it being just...
To Live-Blog or Not to Live-Blog: The NAACP Image Awards
After a totally out of line tongue-lashing by our friend DJ Stylus for not live-blogging The Grammys, it's looking like Head Butta in Charge is going to make up for it by giving you the play-by-play of tonight's NAACP Image...
I Was There: Brand New Heavies, Eric Roberson, Vikter Duplaix & Caron Wheeler
Just as Mardi Gras is eagerly anticipated by natives and foreigners alike in New Orleans every year, so is the weekend of the Grammys in Los Angeles. This was actually my first time celebrating during this star-studded weekend (ooh...was...
When An Actor's Fed Up
Have you ever thought about what would happen if black actors got fed up with rappers taking all their screen roles? Ever think about what would happen if, feeling helpless and more importantly, out of work, those actors decided...
Mary J. Blige And Jay-Z Tour Dates Announced
After last week's rumblings about a collabo album, Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z are adding fuel to the fire with the announcement of their co-headlining tour kicking off in March. The "Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z: Heart of the...
Niggy Tardust Tour Dates Announced
Saul Williams' incarnation of a thugged-out hip hop rocker, Niggy Tardust, will be coming soon to a town near you. Besides having my vote for my favorite band name of all time (besides Group Home), The Inevitable Rise And Fall...
Stuff WaPo Got Wrong Re: Prince Tribute at 9:30
Ugh, I hate to be a contrarian for general purpose, but--There's so much wrong with this Washington Post review of the recent Prince Tribute at the 9:30 Club that my side-eye twitcheth with the frustration of a dozen underpaid fact-checkers...
Kiss-n-Grind Tonight in L.A.
For those of you in the know, this announcement is enough to make you cancel whatever else you may have thought you were going to do tonight and head over to this party like Michael Jackson and Prince were...
Experience Jill Scott's 'Real Thing' On Tour
Attention significant others of soul music lovers, just in case you have no idea what to get your beloved this holiday season, nothing says "I love you" like a pair of Jill Scott concert tickets. Which is a good thing...
Vikter Duplaix, Emily King and Ledisi are Up For Grammy Awards!
We were a little iffy about the American Music Award nominations (shame on you, America!), but a sampling of the Grammy noms looks like someone turned off the radio and opened their ears. But the "Best Rap Album" category looks...
Wonder-Full Comes To San Francisco This Saturday
San Francisco, you all are on high alert for the Wonder-Full party that will be coming through your city for the fourth time this Saturday, December 8th. DJ Spinna and Bobbito Garcia will be bringing the heat to Mighty...
Announcing The Official SoulBounce Events Calendar
We were going to keep this under wraps until next year, but we thought, why not? I am pleased to announce the launch of the Official SoulBounce Events Calendar! This is a public Google calendar that will enable us to...
Mary J. Blige Meets Grace Jones Tonight In D.C.
Oh, if that were to only happen in real life. Alas, these two iconic entertainers won't be meeting in the flesh tonight in D.C., but all night long only music by Mary J. Blige and Grace Jones will be spun...
Love Uprising Tonight in L.A.
The often-imitated, never-duplicated DJ A-Ski will be blessing the wheels of steel tonight in L.A. at the Royale at the first "Love Uprising" affair. Also on hand to provide musical treats will be Drack Muse, DCee, and LotusPetal. This "Sagittarian...
Hispanic New York Film Festival
Although the Hispanic New York Film Festival kicked off yesterday at Columbia University with the Hector Lavoe biopic El Cantante, one of the true highlights of the festival will come this Friday when From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South...
This Weekend In L.A.
Turkey and giblets and gravy oh my! Dance all that off this 5-day weekend with the following events in L.A.:Tonight: Venice Gets DEEP (house music all night long) with DJ Marques Wyatt and The 9th Annual Thanksgivends Benefit with all proceeds going towards...
Questlove & Chrisette Michele Tonight in L.A.
Tonight at Crash Mansion in L.A., Questlove will be DJing a set accompanied by Mr. Choc from the Beat Junkies. Word has it that RSVPing is a must.Also, Chrisette Michele will be performing at Temple Bar in Santa Monica, and...
Bobbbaayyy!!!!!!! Whitney is About to Put it Down in Kuala Lumpur
Just when I was wondering when was the next time I'd get to see Whitney Houston on stage, it turns out all I have to do is book a flight to Kuala Lumpur. The Live & Loud Music Festival kicks...
'Ray Charles Live' On Stage In L.A.
For all of you out there who are in the LA area, the musical inspired by Ray Charles' life, Ray Charles Live!, is currently playing at the Pasadena Playhouse through December 23rd. Directed by Sheldon Epps (no relation to...
Pete Rock Gets Top Billin' In NYC Tonight, Preps February Release
If you're in the Big Apple tonight then it would be a good look to check out Pete Rock at Lotus. The legendary producer/DJ/MC will be spinning cuts at the Manhattan hot spot throughout the night.And who knows, maybe...
Feel Wonder-Full In D.C. Tonight
Tonight at Liv nightclub in Washington, D.C. the Wonder-Full musical tribute to the genius of Stevie Wonder stops through the city in its D.C. debut. DJ Spinna and Bobbito Garcia will be holding it down on the one's and two's...
Shake The Blues In L.A. Tonight
Tonight at the Wiltern Theatre will be a benefit concert for Shaking the Blues hosted by Artists For A New South Africa with special guests Erykah Badu, The Roots, and Nikka Costa, just to name a few. Questlove will serve...
How Come I'm Not in Any Of These Pictures?
Common, Q-Tip, Musiq Soulchild and Star Jones (?) (!) brought the soul to Venus Williams' Eleven launch party. More pics at STR8NYC....
Jill Scott, Anita Baker, Diana Ross Set To Jam In Jamaica
This January will be hotter than usual in Jamaica at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. The lineup for the upcoming music festival is on point with Jill Scott, Anita Baker and Diana Ross headlining the annual...
'Things' Will Fall Apart All Over Again
Get ready for the 2008 POPPED Music Festival where The Legendary Roots Crew will perform their groundbreaking Things Fall Apart album in its entirety from start to finish. "While we wait with baited breath for lineup updates, know this: POPPED!...
Get 'Laced' in D.C. Starting Next Week
We get party invites aplenty here at SoulBounce, but it's the rare event that really piques our interest enough for us to get out and be neo-social. However, Laced--a party featuring a mash-up of music, video and art--is one of...
Hip Hop History Month
Yes, Black History Month is in the shortest month of the year, but Hip Hop History Month is this month. With 30 days of November, this means we can rock our Cazals, fat laces, furry Kangols, and dookey ropes for...
Eric Roberson Live Concert Webcast Today!
If you've been keeping up with Eric Roberson (and Lord knows that I have) then you should know that he's currently on tour in Europe with opening act Anthony David. For the past couple weeks, Erro has hit up stages...
Walk With The J. Dilla Project
J. Dilla may no longer be with us in physical form, but his legacy lives on not only in his music but in the J. Dilla Project, which hopes to raise money for and awareness about the Alliance For Lupus...
I Call 'Foolishness': The 'American Music Award' Noms
Soul/Rhythm & Blues:- Male artist: Akon, Ne-Yo, T-Pain- Female artist: Beyonce, Fantasia, Rihanna- Album: B'Day (Beyonce), Double Up (R. Kelly), FutureSex/Love Sounds (Justin Timberlake) Rap/Hip Hop:- Male artist: Fabolous, T.I., Young Jeezy- Band, duo or group: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pretty Ricky,...
From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The 2007 VH1 Hip Hop Honors
9:58 Welcome to the first SoulBounce live blog! I cannot wait for this year's Hip Hop Honors to come on but...9:59 Whose idea was it to have Hip Hop Honors premiere after I Love New York 2? That person needs...
If You're in LA...
Get yourself over to Nu-Soul's 1-Year Anniversary Celebration on 10/25 at Skinny's Lounge. We won't be there because, well, we're firmly grounded in DC. But if any of you SoulBouncers want to see how our competition contemporaries on the other...
Common Puts it Down in the City of Angels
The crowd at the Wiltern was completely into the performance, jumping up and down with Common as he performed "Go" and singing along with the soulful "the Light'" (my personal fav Common song from the way back!) It was a...
Raheem DeVaughn In Baltimore, D.C. And Atlanta For Promo Tour
Raheem DeVaughn returns home to the D.C./MD area for a promo showcase tour in anticipation for the release of Love Behind The Melody. He will be in Baltimore Sept. 11, D.C. Sept. 12, and Atlanta Sept. 13.Raheem DeVaughn: "Woman"...
XM and MySpace Team Up to Sift Through the Mediocrity
It was only a matter of time before those unsigned artists bombarding you with requests to listen to their latest "hot joint" were formally invited to do the same thing on a much larger scale. When MySpace first became popular,...
Flav, Ques, GFK and More At Rock The Bells 07
About a week ago, I bombarded everybody on my cell phone address book with a revelation. Do y'all realize that Flav is the biggest African American television star in America right now...and perhaps the world. Actions that I received...
Q-Tip Spotted
Perhaps it's time I declare Q-Tip posts my own personal running commitment. [Photo: Freshness]The ALIFE Sessions went down again over the weekend. Q-Tip, Moby, Craig G and DJ Soul were present. Check out more photos and commentary at Freshness Mag....
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