TOMORROW NIGHT: Push The Red Button At Strange Matter

by | Feb 24, 2011 | MUSIC

Hard working local promoters Slapdash have returned with another awesome hip-hop night at Strange Matter this Friday: Push The Red Button! The artists performing at this talent-rich showcase hail from every corner of Virginia and beyond! There’ll also be plenty of other forms of entertainment, with visuals provided by Liquid Prophets Cliq and paintings inspired by the music being created during the show. Cleveland-based Gaugzett Clothing will also be in the house raffling off shirts, so you’ll have a chance to win some fresh gear. DJ Mr. Mason Jones will keep the music going all night for your listening pleasure, and the Strange Matter staff will be on hand to keep the beverages flowing. What more could you ask for? Come check it out!

WHAT: Slapdash Presents Push The Red Button!
WHO: Performing: Radio B, Ryan Flow and Jay Uno, Bizniz, Mack Boi, Bayzhe and D. Brigz, Louie V, GTA, Ryan Easter, with DJ Mr. Mason Jones
WHERE: Strange Matter, 929 W. Grace St.
WHEN: Friday, February 25, 10 PM
ADMISSION: $5 in advance, $7 at the door


Hard working local promoters Slapdash have returned with another awesome hip-hop night at Strange Matter this Friday: Push The Red Button! The artists performing at this talent-rich showcase hail from every corner of Virginia and beyond! There’ll also be plenty of other forms of entertainment, with visuals provided by Liquid Prophets Cliq and paintings inspired by the music being created during the show. Cleveland-based Gaugzett Clothing will also be in the house raffling off shirts, so you’ll have a chance to win some fresh gear. DJ Mr. Mason Jones will keep the music going all night for your listening pleasure, and the Strange Matter staff will be on hand to keep the beverages flowing. What more could you ask for? Come check it out!

WHAT: Slapdash Presents Push The Red Button!
WHO: Performing: Radio B, Ryan Flow and Jay Uno, Bizniz, Mack Boi, Bayzhe and D. Brigz, Louie V, GTA, Ryan Easter, with DJ Mr. Mason Jones
WHERE: Strange Matter, 929 W. Grace St.
WHEN: Friday, February 25, 10 PM
ADMISSION: $5 in advance, $7 at the door

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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