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May 16-22, 2002 beat box Beat Box
Good morning. Itching for something? Finally, the feature-length documentary Scratch has made its way to Philly. Exploring the world of hip-hop's pioneering DJs, Scratch features heavy turntablism from the cream of the crop: Qbert, The X-Ecutioners, Steve Dee, Cut Chemist and NuMark (of Jurassic 5), DJ Craze, The Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters, The Beat Junkies, Z-Trip, DJ Premier, DJ Swamp, Mixmaster Mike, Afrika Bambaataa, GrandMixer DXT, Jazzy Jay and GrandWizzard Theodore. Opens Fri., May 17, Roxy Theater, 2023 Sansom St. Philly Word magazine presents the "Hip-Hop and Business Education Seminar." Attention all artists, producers, managers and agents: Come network and learn with your fellow music community as keynote speaker Walt Goodridge dishes music-biz knowledge for the masses. Sat., May 18, Temple University, Gladfelder Hall, 11th St. and Berks Mall, 215-545-4875, 2-5 p.m., advance registration $20, $25 at the door. Hey, DJ, won't you play that song? The Soul Sanctuary Sensei DJ Battle is looking for entrants for its Memorial Day weekend battle. (I'm a celebrity judge!) It all goes down Sun., May 26. To register (and maybe later, win the big ol' cash prize), contact Ms. Stephanie Renée at 215-413-9050 or e-mail sensei@soul-sanctuary.net. Speaking of Soul Sanctuary, Subtle Ground and Chinua Hawk take over the stage for this week’s Inner City Live. Come see what Chinua’s “pop soul” is all about as he returns to the Sanctuary after a stunning performance a few weeks back. Sat., May 18, Soul Sanctuary, 722 Arch St., 215-413-9900, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. Arrakis Records and KRU Records present Smokin’ & Drinkin’ on a Tuesday Night! The Silk shows are back in effect, with Kenneth Masters, Uncle T and Digs DarkLighter, 40th Dimension, Dept. of Rec., Media 101, Briz, Reef, Starvin Marvin and Greedy Gretch. Vinyl duties are aptly handled by the Ill Vibe Collective. Tue., May 21, Silk City, Fifth and Spring Garden sts.,215-922-8157, www.arrakisrecords.com, www.40thdimension.com, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 before 10 p.m., $7 after. And watch out for the Arrakis compilation The Spice, in stores this summer. Haven’t seen Outkast’s “Spottieottiedopa-liscious” performed by the ever-so-funky Kindred? Once again, Kindred’s kick-ass band presents the “Instrumentals Concert.” With their newly added string section, the band vamps orchestra-style for a sound not to be missed. Wed., May 22, The Upper Room, The Balcony, 1003 Arch St., 215-732-1998, 8 p.m.-midnight, $8. Good night.
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