Black Box Sounds presents:
Friday September 11th
Obehi Janice
Obehi Janice is an actress, writer and comedian with two first names. Her work explores the power of voice in identity, politics, cultural exchange, and testimony. She is a graduate of Georgetown University. She has been featured on Bustle, WBUR, DigBoston, For Harriet, and The Boston Globe. Her comedic short, BLACK GIRL YOGA, was winner of the Reel 13/Afropunk Film Competition (WNET/New York Public Media). She can be seen on stage, film and TV and heard on video games, radio and commercials as a voice actress.
Visit Obehi Janice Website
The Improper Bostonian named Obehi "Boston's Best Actress" in 2014
Elideusa
Elideusa is an award-winning vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She was the 2013 winner of the iShowcase Competition with Warner Music, and 2013 finalist of the series with Hollywood Records. She was the 2011 winner of the Fidelity FutureStage Competition with the Boston Pops, and the 2009 winner of the Young Composer's Festival in partnership with Boston Ballet.
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Latrell James
Latrell James is a rising artist from Boston, MA who is a dually talented emcee and producer. After opening for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Cam’ron, and Scarface early in his career, James released his official debut album Twelve this past spring. The acclaimed, self-produced project (which made the top 20 on the Audiomack charts) has been praised for its conceptual honesty on a national scale (appearing on well-respected blogs such as DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, Earmilk, and Respect Mag) as well as being prominently featured in local publications such as The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, The Metro, DigBoston.com and the Improper Bostonian. Along with his sharp lyrical abilities, James is also respected for his work behind the boards with impressive production credits for artists such as A$AP Ferg, Lil Dicky, and Psalm One as well as local standout acts including Cousin Stizz, Avenue, and Dutch ReBelle. James will continue to add to that resume in the near future and is one of Boston’s more polished artists who has a promising career ahead of him.
Visit Latrell James Website
This evening co-presented with BAMS
The BAMS Collective is a talented and passionate group of local entrepreneurs, artists, consultants, and more who come together to produce BAMS Fest (Boston Art & Music Soul Festival). We use the proceeds from the festival to create or support new and existing year-round programming aimed at promoting music, and visual and performing arts to and for communities of color; and support artistic platforms that engage and provide a better way of life for the citizens we serve in the Greater Boston and New England areas.
Follow us on Twitter @BAMSFestBoston | Instagram: BamsFest | FMI: catherinetmorris@gmail.com
Saturday September 12
Hayley Thompson-King
Hayley Thompson-King is best known as the front woman of Banditas who’s 2012 album Save The Rats, which she wrote and produced, was lauded as “a sound that’s a wildly successful amalgam of 60’s pop, garage, country and even gospel…and awesome.” by Razorcake. But Hayley Thompson-King has officially called it quits from her band of 5 years and has just released a brand new solo ep entitled All The Boys Love You. Her new music brings her classically trained voice to the foreground and highlights her powerful, emotional lyrics. She is joined by an experienced rhythm section; Jonathan Ulman (Thalia Zedek, Lenny Lashley) on drums and Chris Maclachlan (Human Sexual Response, Lookie Lookie) on bass. Though she is still in search of a label, Thompson-King has released a small run on her label Hard To Kill Records with fall tour dates coming soon.
Visit Hayley Thompson-King Website
“stellar voice…she created a thunderous sound that engulfed the venue and made those lucky enough to be in the club happy they got to witness the guitar shredding powerhouse in the Harvard sweater.” -Ryan Doyon, Music Savage
Planet of Adventure
Planet of Adventure is a five-way mouth of the intense cosmos. Founded in 2013, the band just finished recorded with Andy Abrahamson of Boston. The five cosmic mouths are known on this plane as Aaron Bennett (formerly of Crystal Understanding), Chris Braiotta (formerly of Shitaly), Mac Carroll (formerly of Big Digits), Tyler Derryberry (formerly of Ho-Ag), and Ryan Severson (formerly of Aaron Burr and the Swamp Pistols).
Visit Planet of Adventure's Facebook page
Keytar Bear
A musical bear with keytar. Enough said.
“Known to perch on the platforms along various MBTA lines, strapped with his portable piano and donning the ruffled yet somewhat-fluffy animal costume, Keytar Bear has captured the hearts of the commuting public. Within months of first launching his busking career, Keytar Bear has already amassed a loyal following, and a Facebook fan page was created in honor of his musical talents—he’s even booking gigs outside of the tunnels and train stops where he’s usually seen rocking out with a portable amplifier by his side.” –Boston Magazine
Friday September 11th
Obehi Janice
Obehi Janice is an actress, writer and comedian with two first names. Her work explores the power of voice in identity, politics, cultural exchange, and testimony. She is a graduate of Georgetown University. She has been featured on Bustle, WBUR, DigBoston, For Harriet, and The Boston Globe. Her comedic short, BLACK GIRL YOGA, was winner of the Reel 13/Afropunk Film Competition (WNET/New York Public Media). She can be seen on stage, film and TV and heard on video games, radio and commercials as a voice actress.
Visit Obehi Janice Website
The Improper Bostonian named Obehi "Boston's Best Actress" in 2014
Elideusa
Elideusa is an award-winning vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She was the 2013 winner of the iShowcase Competition with Warner Music, and 2013 finalist of the series with Hollywood Records. She was the 2011 winner of the Fidelity FutureStage Competition with the Boston Pops, and the 2009 winner of the Young Composer's Festival in partnership with Boston Ballet.
Visit Elideusa Website
Latrell James
Latrell James is a rising artist from Boston, MA who is a dually talented emcee and producer. After opening for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Cam’ron, and Scarface early in his career, James released his official debut album Twelve this past spring. The acclaimed, self-produced project (which made the top 20 on the Audiomack charts) has been praised for its conceptual honesty on a national scale (appearing on well-respected blogs such as DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, Earmilk, and Respect Mag) as well as being prominently featured in local publications such as The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, The Metro, DigBoston.com and the Improper Bostonian. Along with his sharp lyrical abilities, James is also respected for his work behind the boards with impressive production credits for artists such as A$AP Ferg, Lil Dicky, and Psalm One as well as local standout acts including Cousin Stizz, Avenue, and Dutch ReBelle. James will continue to add to that resume in the near future and is one of Boston’s more polished artists who has a promising career ahead of him.
Visit Latrell James Website
This evening co-presented with BAMS
The BAMS Collective is a talented and passionate group of local entrepreneurs, artists, consultants, and more who come together to produce BAMS Fest (Boston Art & Music Soul Festival). We use the proceeds from the festival to create or support new and existing year-round programming aimed at promoting music, and visual and performing arts to and for communities of color; and support artistic platforms that engage and provide a better way of life for the citizens we serve in the Greater Boston and New England areas.
Follow us on Twitter @BAMSFestBoston | Instagram: BamsFest | FMI: catherinetmorris@gmail.com
Saturday September 12
Hayley Thompson-King
Hayley Thompson-King is best known as the front woman of Banditas who’s 2012 album Save The Rats, which she wrote and produced, was lauded as “a sound that’s a wildly successful amalgam of 60’s pop, garage, country and even gospel…and awesome.” by Razorcake. But Hayley Thompson-King has officially called it quits from her band of 5 years and has just released a brand new solo ep entitled All The Boys Love You. Her new music brings her classically trained voice to the foreground and highlights her powerful, emotional lyrics. She is joined by an experienced rhythm section; Jonathan Ulman (Thalia Zedek, Lenny Lashley) on drums and Chris Maclachlan (Human Sexual Response, Lookie Lookie) on bass. Though she is still in search of a label, Thompson-King has released a small run on her label Hard To Kill Records with fall tour dates coming soon.
Visit Hayley Thompson-King Website
“stellar voice…she created a thunderous sound that engulfed the venue and made those lucky enough to be in the club happy they got to witness the guitar shredding powerhouse in the Harvard sweater.” -Ryan Doyon, Music Savage
Planet of Adventure
Planet of Adventure is a five-way mouth of the intense cosmos. Founded in 2013, the band just finished recorded with Andy Abrahamson of Boston. The five cosmic mouths are known on this plane as Aaron Bennett (formerly of Crystal Understanding), Chris Braiotta (formerly of Shitaly), Mac Carroll (formerly of Big Digits), Tyler Derryberry (formerly of Ho-Ag), and Ryan Severson (formerly of Aaron Burr and the Swamp Pistols).
Visit Planet of Adventure's Facebook page
Keytar Bear
A musical bear with keytar. Enough said.
“Known to perch on the platforms along various MBTA lines, strapped with his portable piano and donning the ruffled yet somewhat-fluffy animal costume, Keytar Bear has captured the hearts of the commuting public. Within months of first launching his busking career, Keytar Bear has already amassed a loyal following, and a Facebook fan page was created in honor of his musical talents—he’s even booking gigs outside of the tunnels and train stops where he’s usually seen rocking out with a portable amplifier by his side.” –Boston Magazine
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