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curated by Cliff Notez
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feb 21-24
Boston hip-hop is, and has been, on the rise for some tim e now, with a roster of stellar talent made up largely of women and no n-binary individuals. A resonatin g mish-mash of styles, beats, and chu rning strings of poetic, identifiable ver se remain the only common deno minators in a scene pushing the boundaries of what music can do for a community. BMA winner, independent artist, activist, and Boston local Cliff Notez has, among many other simultaneous creative pursuits, set out 2/22 10pm to curate a sampling of these artists through his “Sketchbook” live concert series at Atwood’s Tavern in Cambridge. The recurAtwood’s ring event on the last Friday of each month Tavern kicked off in January with Cliff Notez, duo 21+ Optic Bloom, and Luke Bars and the series how much: continues this month with Trevor $10 Holmes and Forté. Meant to highlight individuals, artists, and musicians in the greater Boston area whose style and creative output is engrained in the multifaceted bedrock of hip-hop, the series aims to ensure all artists of all backgrounds have a platform in Boston. Next month, that mission will continue with Red Shaydez, who was recently highlighted over on the Boston Hassle site by fellow Boston hip-hop luminary Brandie Blaze. Give it a read, and give this series a visit. —MIKE ACHILLE
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TIT wants you to KNOW UR GARBAGE!!! ental experim al in With Me BIODEGRADABLE: lanie Bern festiv ier music A Biodegradable packster, M with Sinai Sampson Hill Worce aging is designed to break down in a landfill, Director of Development without oxygen. To qualify, the product must completely at Brain Arts Org What is it about Boston and improvisation? Even though there’s a break into natural elements within a year of disposal. There far-reaching DIY scene amid the classical, jazz, and formal musical If there’s anything particularly trying about volunteering are drawbacks. Matter that breaks down in an anaerobic environment , schools, some days it can seem a bit lonely and sparse, and it’s getting the dang name of the organization right. releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Some landfills convert winter isn’t doing anyone any favors. Some days I tell folks I work with the Hassle, which isn’t the methane into energy, or the gas is released into the atmosphere It wasn’t until I started touring, and performing in classical jazz totally accurate. I like to tell people I’m a part of Brain Arts wheeee! COMPOSTABLE: Organic matter, some paper, and packaging circles, that I learned that some musicians don’t have the warm Org, but then people ask what it is and then my brain marked “compostable.” In a compost heap, matter breaks into natural affinity to improvisation that I do. kinda short circuits because it’s like… this whole thing. elements and releases nutrients back into the earth. Compostable For some it’s too academic, for some too unstructured and But it’s now official: we are Brain Arts Organization. packaging will decompose in municipal composting situations, but intimidating, and anyway, how do you “break in to it?” I had the good But wait! Does this mean there’s no more Boston Hassle? not necessarily in your backyard. PLASTIC: Not all plastic is recyclable. No way! Hassle shows and Boston Hassle dot com are luck to be mentored and encouraged by the many people I’ve met, Plastic film, plastic shopping bags, styrofoam - they’re designed for alive and well, just operating under the dome of BAO, the and I’m happy to be part of this annual fest that is devoted to the landfill. Recyclable plastic is marked with a triangle-shaped emnonprofit that houses these projects and more, includchallenge improvisation with a particularly Bostonian feel; blem containing a number. The number classifies the type of plastic. ing Dorchester Art Project, Black Market Flea, and this get yr gear & get in to it. Some plastics are harder to recycle than others. Your local plant may newsp aper. We have a new look, a new mission, and even Participants are placed in randomized groupings where they quickly process PET, marked “1”, but unable to process polystyrene, marked a new mascot, and we’re ready to need to assess others’ tonal qualities and adapt their own output to “6”. Plastic is always downcycled into a less stable form. Bottles may share it with the whole world. create a cohesive sonic experience. Wherever it’s going to go— be turned into plastic fiber, but they will not turn into new bottles. There are a few reasons why I’m psyched to finally do this. achromatic, tonal, ambient, minimal, psych—the performers have For one, the new Brain Arts branding looks awesome, Plastic can be recycled up to 6 times before going to the landfill. All to listen to each other as they play louder/softer, faster/slower, more thanks to Jen McMahon. But this is more than just a plastic will eventually end up in landfills, oceans, animal stomachs, space/in unison. Dancers and videographers round out the mix, visual upgrade. It’s an opportunity to connect with new etc. GLASS & METAL: Can be recycled an infinite number of times. responding and layering their work on top of the musicians. audiences, to reconnect with our loyal supporters and, to Glass placed in curbside recycling bins may shatter in transit. The The collaborations at XFest have run from cathartic to corny, ethereal show them how we’ve grown as a shards are often ground down and sprinkled over landfills. Metal food to exuberant. Things have been beautiful, things have been result of our collective efforts. and drink cans are coated with a plastic epoxy. PAPER: Not all paper is So join us March 2nd at Dorchester Art Project as we challenging, sometimes someone is drowned out, or struggles to created equal. This newspaper can be composted or recycled. Paper reveal the name of our new Brain mascot, premiere the contribute. It’s improvisation: failure is an acceptable outcome. It coffee cups are coated in a thin layer of plastic which makes them new Brain Arts documentary by Luke Hollyer, and jam to helps you become a better musician—and daresay a better difficult to recycle. Companies like Starbucks offer coffee cup recycling live music. All are welcome to celebrate what’s to come audience—when you understand it’s in their hideous stores. OTHER: Many items - glasses, shoes, clothing, for Brain Arts Org and its flagship projects. ok to take risks, to experiment… to play. rags - can be recycled at Goodwill. Electronics, Hope to see you there! XFest 2019 is held 2/22–2/24, Worcester appliances, paint, and toxic materials require special —SINAI SAMPSON-HILL MA. xfestma.com. For address, email curbside collection - google your town’s municipal xfest@gmail.com pickup rules for more info.Everything is bad and you THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED —DEI XHRIST should feel bad? Not so! 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