August 2, 2009

MySpace Music & Decon Present "The Release" (7/22)


So MySpace Music and Decon Records teamed up to put together "The Release," a concert featuring 88 Keys, Aceyalone, Izza Kizza, and Chali 2na. All I have to say is... better luck next year. The atmosphere was pretty dry for a concert. Given that it took place at Santos Party House, the venue definitely did not live up to it's name that night. It was an afterwork crowd so maybe that can explain the uptightness. Seemed like everyone was only there (including myself) because it was free. 

Here's a clip of 88 Keys performing "Stay Up" sans Kanye West:


A Little Pitiful... I know

Chali 2na

The opening act was not 88 keys but instead a dude named Izza Kizza. Ugh! Do not even get me started on that mess of a performance. There was also some Aceyalone guy and his act was forgettable. In spite of the the lackluster enthusiasm from the crowd, the show went on. Finally the headliner of the show came on, Chali 2na of Jurassic 5  (whoever they are) and people seemed a bit more amped. I must say Chali and his band were pretty good, but nonetheless not my forte. Nothing to run home and download off of LimeWire over.

I guess the one highlight was meeting the inspirational JR Martinez at the show. Martinez is a US Army veteran that was severely burned while serving in Iraq. When he came home, Martinez didn't let that hinder him from moving forward and he eventually landed a role on "All My Children."

JR and I
Check out his story here...

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