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Beat Junkies
10/22/2009 10:30 PM at Tableturns Roc Raida Tribute @ BB King’s NYC
237 W. 42nd St., New York, New York
Cost: $20 presale $25 at the door
If I had to pick 1 event to go to this year - nay this decade, it would be this one. After the tragic accidental death of Grand Master Roc Raida, a string of benefit gigs have taken place, but the one happening in NYC next Thursday is perhaps the biggest gathering of scratch DJ talent seen in a very long time.
BB Kings is the place where legendary (and I’m not using the word casually either) DJs will come together to pay their respects, share fond memories and importantly hopefully raise a boatload of cash for Raida’s family.
You just have to look at the roll call to see that this is going to be a very special and emotional event. You’ll get to see not only the X-Ecutioners and X-men, but also the Beat Junkies AND a reunion of the Allies - which means Craze and A-Trak will be there. Z-Trip will be performing as well as DJ Scratch, Roli Rho, I-Dee, DJ Dummy, Slyce and current DMC champion Shiftee. This is all rounded off by a performance by D.I.T.C. Normally, such a list would be nearly impossible to pull together, but they’re all coming together to perform to honour Roc Raida. Big ups to all those performing and involved in organising this.
ALL proceeds go to the family so it wouldn’t be wise to go asking for guest lists. $20 in advance and $25 on the door. Tickets are available at Fatbeats, Ticketmaster and the BB King office.
I hope and pray that this event is recorded. I for one will happily buy the DVD if one comes out.
So that the Tableturns Roc Raida tribute reunion gig - 22nd October at BB Kings in New York City. Door opens 10.30 and show starts at 11.15.
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