MSTRKRFT
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Live Blog: DJ Morale @the Indie - opening for MSTRKRFT
MSTRKRFT
This Friday Night - RUSKO @ 103 Harriet
A Crack In The Wall will be live blogging from this event....so either come get in on the action, or stay tuned....
Hacksaw Presents: Radioclit @ 103 Harriet (3.27)
For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to HACKSAW
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
HACKSAW ENTERTAINMENT: The New Era of Parties in SF!
2009 has already brought us a wave of change, optimism and a fresh start.....here in SF, we've also been given a brand new reason to party!
(George Sylvain, Shane King, Tom Hamilton)
Hacksaw Entertainment is the new brand of electronic music and parties in SF! George Sylvain (a young entrepreneur straight from the UK) teamed up with DJs Tom Hamilton (aka DJMorale) and Shane King, two of the Bay Area's most talented and prolific DJ's (they host "Dirty Rotten Dance Party" on Fridays @ Madrone), to create a new era of parties with an emphasis on intimate DJ showcases and low cover charges.
This thursday, Jan 22, Hacksaw launches their new party "THE NOISE," the first of many events taking place regularly throughout the year to come. The event will be held at 103 Harriet in SF, and features music from Hookerz & Blow, Ana Sia, and Lazer Sword.
"We are deliberately keeping the line-up simple," says co-founder, George Sylvain. "It is our opinion that a lot of parties try to feature too many DJs and you don't get to experience the best they have to offer, so this is a great opportunity to see 3 of the best up-and-coming acts in the Bay Area in an intimate environment with a great crowd...We are also trying to keep it cheaper for everyone to party and enjoy music despite what is going in with the world right now… so we will be keeping ticket costs low and offering great drink specials at as many of the parties as possible."
Sylvain also gave some insight into the lineup for Thursday night's party...
HOOKERZ & BLOW (Mozaic & EPROM)
"Hookerz & Blow are a live DJ and mashup duo from the SF Bay Area, who play a real party-rocking set that is sure to propel them to ever greater heights over 2009. You can get a taste of their sound from their myspace page, or if you're in the lucky group going to Diplo at 103 Harriet for New Year's, you will get to see them throw down a set there. They are one of our favorites and this is a great chance to see them headline a show in an intimate environment."
ANA SIA
"Ana Sia is one of the most prolific San Francisco DJs, legendary for heavy-hitting bass and filling out dance floors. She has played alongside such acts as The Glitch Mob and even at festivals such as Lightning In A Bottle and Sonic Bloom."
LAZER SWORD (performing a DJ Set)
"Lazer Sword is Lando Kal, and LL, and they are a real treat to see perform. They will be playing one of their impressive DJ sets which are deservedly gaining them a great reputation in San Francisco and beyond."
THE NOISE is THURSDAY, Jan 22 @ 103 Harriet in SF
$7 @ The Door
Music starts @ 10pm
Check out Hacksaw Entertainment's site @ www.hacksawent.com
...and stay tuned for more Hacksaw events coming up VERY soon!
(George Sylvain, Shane King, Tom Hamilton)This thursday, Jan 22, Hacksaw launches their new party "THE NOISE," the first of many events taking place regularly throughout the year to come. The event will be held at 103 Harriet in SF, and features music from Hookerz & Blow, Ana Sia, and Lazer Sword.
"We are deliberately keeping the line-up simple," says co-founder, George Sylvain. "It is our opinion that a lot of parties try to feature too many DJs and you don't get to experience the best they have to offer, so this is a great opportunity to see 3 of the best up-and-coming acts in the Bay Area in an intimate environment with a great crowd...We are also trying to keep it cheaper for everyone to party and enjoy music despite what is going in with the world right now… so we will be keeping ticket costs low and offering great drink specials at as many of the parties as possible."
Sylvain also gave some insight into the lineup for Thursday night's party...
HOOKERZ & BLOW (Mozaic & EPROM)
"Hookerz & Blow are a live DJ and mashup duo from the SF Bay Area, who play a real party-rocking set that is sure to propel them to ever greater heights over 2009. You can get a taste of their sound from their myspace page, or if you're in the lucky group going to Diplo at 103 Harriet for New Year's, you will get to see them throw down a set there. They are one of our favorites and this is a great chance to see them headline a show in an intimate environment."
ANA SIA
"Ana Sia is one of the most prolific San Francisco DJs, legendary for heavy-hitting bass and filling out dance floors. She has played alongside such acts as The Glitch Mob and even at festivals such as Lightning In A Bottle and Sonic Bloom."
LAZER SWORD (performing a DJ Set)
"Lazer Sword is Lando Kal, and LL, and they are a real treat to see perform. They will be playing one of their impressive DJ sets which are deservedly gaining them a great reputation in San Francisco and beyond."
THE NOISE is THURSDAY, Jan 22 @ 103 Harriet in SF
$7 @ The Door
Music starts @ 10pm
Check out Hacksaw Entertainment's site @ www.hacksawent.com
...and stay tuned for more Hacksaw events coming up VERY soon!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
LA-based Indie Trio to Record New Album in 2009
LA-based indie rock/pop trio, Everybody Else, hits the studio in early 2009 to record the follow-up to their self-titled debut album that dropped in April, 2007.
Lead singer, Carrick Moore-Gerety, Bassist, Austin James Williams, and Drummer, Mikey McCormack have been on back-to-back US tours since their album was released, piggy-backing with Rooney, (who share their label, Militia Group), in the summer of 2007. In January, 2008, EBE churned out a self-produced acoustic album of their original 12 songs, titled “1 1/2,” which was released in Japan and landed them on a well-received Japanese tour. The band just returned back to LA after two back-to-back US tours, including a 3 month tour with Hanson, and are preparing to gather their collective new material to record their sophomore album in 2009.
While you wouldn’t know it by the crowds of devoted fans screaming the lyrics to every song at EBE shows, the 12 songs featured on their debut album are older than the current lineup itself. The songs were written by singer, Carrick Moore-Gerety, who created the band after playing with “The Push Kings.” Carrick joined up with Mikey McCormack, who had been drumming in VA-based group, “The Waking Hours,” and the two collaborated to refine and record the 12 tracks (along with 4 others that are now available for purchase on iTunes as the “Gold Noise EP”) with producer Rick Parker (BRMC). In 2006, the band was introduced to Austin James Williams, a standing EBE fan and eager new talent on the LA scene. They quickly hired him as their new bassist after realizing the powerful dynamic, and the band was signed to Militia Group soon thereafter, finally releasing the original 12 tracks.
Even though the success of the first album is undeniable and EBE fans are still relentlessly devoted to the band’s trademark songs, Everybody Else is ready to reinvent themselves as musicians. With three musicians whose talent and song-writing skills stand strong individually, the new album is sure to reflect the collective contributions of each member, while staying true to their signature, universal power-pop sound.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
MISSION STATEMENT
We are on the forefront of a new era. The world around us, both globally and locally, is changing. With change comes inevitable challenges, but more importantly, with challenge comes boundless opportunity. It is my belief that the merit of each generation lies in its ability to adapt to the changes that occur, to rise to the challenges that are presented, and to seize the opportunity to use change as a tool to create a better world for the next generation to come.
Much like the revolutionists of the 1960’s, our generation is marked by a wave of creative individuals who have fought hard against the oppressive hands of the social and political institutions that have sent the false message that power and success lie only in the form of monetary wealth, three-piece suits, and corporate overtaking. Such beliefs have created an “us vs. them” mentality that has built walls between art and commerce, and created a false sense of mutual exclusivity lending to the notion that power lies only in major corporations and government institutions.
Now, as we watch those walls crumble quickly to the ground, we are faced with our generation’s call to power, and the emergence of the creative class. More than ever, the voice of the creative community is resonating with the needs of our global and local societies, and is becoming the forum for the new generation of leadership. Artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, activists, and creative minds of every medium and caliber are becoming increasingly empowered as creativity has become not just a cultural garnish, but a necessary mentality for progress to occur.
It is with this firm belief that I have created A Crack In The Wall, a non-exclusive and ever-expanding network of creative individuals who seek to use their talents as a means for progress. A Crack In The Wall was founded upon the following four principles:
UNITY: Above all, this is a community. Power lies not in money, but in numbers, not in exclusivity, but in inclusive collaboration. A Crack In The Wall seeks to bring together a network of creative minds of every medium, race, gender, and economic and social background, with the intention of nourishing the individual and collective talents of every member to create an interconnected system of support. By supporting and promoting the voices and projects of every creative mind, we make the creative community as a whole even stronger.
CREATIVITY: While the long-term vision of A Crack In The Wall is to build a community of artists to work together for greater causes, the root of our strength lies in the creative output of its members. We are, after all, artists. To create is our means of survival. To express, in whatever infinite number of ways one chooses, is our contribution to the world. And while we will continue to create whether or not anyone cares to acknowledge our creations, we know that having the eyes and ears of a supportive community is what empowers us as artists, and encourages us to continue creating. A Crack In The Wall is that supportive community. By recording and promoting creative movements throughout the community (art shows, concerts, publications, events, etc.), A Crack In The Wall aims to empower the many creative voices that make up our network.
SERVICE: Every artist needs a vision. While the road that leads to fulfilling that vision will undoubtedly present an array of detours along the way, a vision is what keeps us moving forward. The vision behind A Crack In The Wall is to cultivate a pool of individuals who believe in the power of action and the need for progress. We are facing an era of desperate need for action. War, poverty, climate change, disease and hunger are all blatant realities of our generation, and there is no excuse for apathy. Artists are familiar with their notoriety for being self-indulgent, for turning inward, away from society, so that they may refine and authenticate their unique creative expression. While this is a very real part of the individual creative process, it is also what gives artists the unique sensitivity to see what is wrong with the world around them, and to use that to create beauty. It is this sensitivity that arms the creative community with the power to create massive change. As a group of artists, we will work together to raise awareness of the demanding issues with which we are faced, and to use our collective talents to fundraise, promote and contribute to those causes we seek to nurture.
DIALOGUE: The world around us is constantly changing, and our views and beliefs are constantly evolving with our accumulation of experiences, information, and contact with those whose ideas may clash with our own. Whether these views are targeted toward art, music, film, literature, or the social and political climate, it is vital that we remain in dialogue with one another so that we can expand and build upon the ideas within our own comfort zone, and transcend the barriers that divide us in order to build a stronger, more informed community. A Crack In The Wall seeks to provide this forum. I encourage you to contribute to the “forum” section of the website so that we may keep a constant stream of information flowing throughout our network. Please feel free to post questions, comments, discussions, as well as news of any emerging artists or upcoming events you feel should be represented. There are no qualifications. There are no wrong answers, or for that matter, wrong questions. Let your voice be heard.
The time has come for the creative movement to take center stage as the unifying force in our communities, and to seize the opportunity we have been given to make our voices heard. This is our chance to use our talents as our tools for progress and positive change within our communities both here and abroad, and most importantly, to have fun and explore the limitless realm of creativity.
Welcome to A Crack In The Wall. Make yourself comfortable, and then make yourself known. All are welcome.
--Cassie
Much like the revolutionists of the 1960’s, our generation is marked by a wave of creative individuals who have fought hard against the oppressive hands of the social and political institutions that have sent the false message that power and success lie only in the form of monetary wealth, three-piece suits, and corporate overtaking. Such beliefs have created an “us vs. them” mentality that has built walls between art and commerce, and created a false sense of mutual exclusivity lending to the notion that power lies only in major corporations and government institutions.
Now, as we watch those walls crumble quickly to the ground, we are faced with our generation’s call to power, and the emergence of the creative class. More than ever, the voice of the creative community is resonating with the needs of our global and local societies, and is becoming the forum for the new generation of leadership. Artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, activists, and creative minds of every medium and caliber are becoming increasingly empowered as creativity has become not just a cultural garnish, but a necessary mentality for progress to occur.
It is with this firm belief that I have created A Crack In The Wall, a non-exclusive and ever-expanding network of creative individuals who seek to use their talents as a means for progress. A Crack In The Wall was founded upon the following four principles:
UNITY: Above all, this is a community. Power lies not in money, but in numbers, not in exclusivity, but in inclusive collaboration. A Crack In The Wall seeks to bring together a network of creative minds of every medium, race, gender, and economic and social background, with the intention of nourishing the individual and collective talents of every member to create an interconnected system of support. By supporting and promoting the voices and projects of every creative mind, we make the creative community as a whole even stronger.
CREATIVITY: While the long-term vision of A Crack In The Wall is to build a community of artists to work together for greater causes, the root of our strength lies in the creative output of its members. We are, after all, artists. To create is our means of survival. To express, in whatever infinite number of ways one chooses, is our contribution to the world. And while we will continue to create whether or not anyone cares to acknowledge our creations, we know that having the eyes and ears of a supportive community is what empowers us as artists, and encourages us to continue creating. A Crack In The Wall is that supportive community. By recording and promoting creative movements throughout the community (art shows, concerts, publications, events, etc.), A Crack In The Wall aims to empower the many creative voices that make up our network.
SERVICE: Every artist needs a vision. While the road that leads to fulfilling that vision will undoubtedly present an array of detours along the way, a vision is what keeps us moving forward. The vision behind A Crack In The Wall is to cultivate a pool of individuals who believe in the power of action and the need for progress. We are facing an era of desperate need for action. War, poverty, climate change, disease and hunger are all blatant realities of our generation, and there is no excuse for apathy. Artists are familiar with their notoriety for being self-indulgent, for turning inward, away from society, so that they may refine and authenticate their unique creative expression. While this is a very real part of the individual creative process, it is also what gives artists the unique sensitivity to see what is wrong with the world around them, and to use that to create beauty. It is this sensitivity that arms the creative community with the power to create massive change. As a group of artists, we will work together to raise awareness of the demanding issues with which we are faced, and to use our collective talents to fundraise, promote and contribute to those causes we seek to nurture.
DIALOGUE: The world around us is constantly changing, and our views and beliefs are constantly evolving with our accumulation of experiences, information, and contact with those whose ideas may clash with our own. Whether these views are targeted toward art, music, film, literature, or the social and political climate, it is vital that we remain in dialogue with one another so that we can expand and build upon the ideas within our own comfort zone, and transcend the barriers that divide us in order to build a stronger, more informed community. A Crack In The Wall seeks to provide this forum. I encourage you to contribute to the “forum” section of the website so that we may keep a constant stream of information flowing throughout our network. Please feel free to post questions, comments, discussions, as well as news of any emerging artists or upcoming events you feel should be represented. There are no qualifications. There are no wrong answers, or for that matter, wrong questions. Let your voice be heard.
The time has come for the creative movement to take center stage as the unifying force in our communities, and to seize the opportunity we have been given to make our voices heard. This is our chance to use our talents as our tools for progress and positive change within our communities both here and abroad, and most importantly, to have fun and explore the limitless realm of creativity.
Welcome to A Crack In The Wall. Make yourself comfortable, and then make yourself known. All are welcome.
--Cassie
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