ArtBeat at night: Fri., July 15th
Music and Mixed-Media in Seven Hills Park
ArtBeat at night: Fri., July 15th
 6pm — Lyrical & Rugged
One perform with Som. Youth
This summer, the Arts Council and Massive Records are collaborating
to teach hip-hop history and technique to a group of Somerville youth.
Taught by Boston rapper Lyrical and DJ Rugged One, this series of
classes explores deejaying and emceeing and promotes the positive
aspects of hip-hop. The project culminates with this ArtBeat performance!
 7pm
— The Stumbleweeds
The Stumbleweeds play 50’s and 60’s style country and rockabilly
music in New England and beyond. The band features Lynnette
Lenker as lead singer and acoustic guitarist. Dennis Kelly, or Big
Earl as some call him, plays a ripping lead guitar. Jack Hanlon plays
the dog house bass with gusto and Johnny “Cocktail” Coté keeps
the beat on the drums.
 8pm — Last Call Agency presents: A multi-media
Extravaganza
This production will kick off with Chanteuse Leah Callahan and friends
performing a mini rock opera. Next up is the colorful Ad Frank and
band, known for crooning camp,
lounge and glam-rock. Alluring ladies of vaudevillian dance and the
amazing emcee Geisslah will round out the evening.
 9:45pm
— Wayne & Wax
Local scholar/producer Wayne & Wax will provide some mashed-up
edutainment,
discussing and demonstrating the “mash-up”--a new form
of musical expression challenging our sense of the “song” and
provoking delight through ironic juxtapositions. Looking at the mash-up’s
roots in hip-hop and remix culture,
Wayne & Wax will play some of his favorites, show how they’re
made, and finish with a live mash-up of the sounds of Somerville.
 6:30-8:30pm — Kitsune Dance Performance
Kitsune Dance Theatre will perform “Universe/Orbit,” a sculptural movement installation. Electronic music duo will accompany Kitsune. 4 dancers, dressed as alien goddesses and holding mysterious orbs, will create an otherworldly atmosphere that will transform Davis Square into a visual and auditory feast.
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