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 ago by indy artists Murs 3:16 and Guerilla Union, has been rocking stages across California for years. Now they're taking their acts on the road, with stops in New York, Fort Lauderdale and Denver before bringing back home to Berkeley.
But wait, there's more!
Just added to the remaining schedule are hip-hop legend Rakim (New York, Ft. Lauderdale), De La Soul (Denver, Berkeley), GZA (New York), Buckshot (New York), Little Brother (Berkeley) and Kidz in the Hall (all dates). The deejay? None other than 9th Wonder! So, if you're close, get up on it. If you're not, cross your fingers and hope for "Paid" to land in your city during the summer. Check the dates after the bounce.
'Paid Dues' Festival [MySpace]
Wednesday, June 4 Nokia Theatre New York, NY
Saturday, June 7 Club Cinema Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Friday, June 13 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
Saturday, June 14 Berkeley Community Theatre Berkeley, CA
