Nappy Roots at the Pinhook w/ Adisa McKenzie & OC from NC ~ Sunday May 29th

Sunday, May 29th, Nappy Roots at The Pinhook
Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

One of the best-selling and most successful hip hop groups of all time, Nappy Roots entered the music scene in 1998 and they have remained real, humble, talented guys with inherent, undeniable southern swagger. After the international success of their album Watermelon, Chicken, & Grits, selling over 3 million albums, the members of Nappy Roots were flying high while still acutely aware of how far it could be to the bottom should they fall. It is that practical and genuine presence of mind that helped them sustain touring as a group these last ten years. Building a vastly loyal fan-base nationwide, fans and friends can be used interchangeably when referring to their army of followers.

In an economically recessed climate, Nappy Roots has joined the rest of the nation in trying to understand and work through financial and emotional struggles. No stranger to challenges, this four-man collective from Kentucky tackled their obstacles and, in the process, their self-honest work emerged in form of 5 studio albums and 10 mix-tapes. As usual, Nappy Roots examine our alienable rights, reason, and truth through lyrical originality and voyage.

The OC from NC

https://ocfromnc.bandcamp.com/album/higher-learning

https://www.facebook.com/ocfromnc/

Adisa McKenzie

Adisa McKenzie is a songwriter, producer and DJ residing in Durham North Carolina. His sound and lyrical flow can best be described as situational and fun. Music that romanticizes book smarts and searches for the silver lining. Wherever he performs, Adisa partners with local artists, crossing genres and giving his performance a local flare.

www.adisamckenzie.com

Brian Kelly at the Pinhook ~ March 20th

This Sunday, March 20th is a very special evening at the Pinhook.  We are celebrating Adisa McKenzie's birthday, the first day of Spring, and Durham's own, Brian Kelly who is set to release his EP, "INTRODUCING" on March 25th.
The night features performances by Brian Kelly, who stands behind the definition of an indie artist. He writes and produces all of his music. He is 19 years old and ready to kick down industry doors with the Alternative R&B inspired EP “INTRODUCING".

Durham resident L. Cooper can be found with her hands in just about every facet of the artistic scene in this town. A talented vocalist, producer, and dj, she can be found leading Deep Listening workshops and organizing film festivals.  She has her fingers on the pulse of the underground, so expect the unexpected. 

Dusty Tech Plays a formula that consists of Hot Remixes, Burning Man themed music, Local Artists, Underground Artists and Producers, Classics and Originals. Basically, Dope music.  

Quran is an extremely talented producer, DJ and trombone player extraordinaire in Durham, NC. 

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm. $7

L. Cooper at Illegal Oct. 17th

Durham resident L. Cooper can be found with her hands in just about every facet of the artistic scene in this town. A talented vocalist, producer, and dj, she can be found leading Deep Listening workshops, organizing film festivals, hyping open mic night, and holding it down for Freestyle Palace at burning man every year. She has her fingers on the pulse of the underground, so expect the unexpected.
https://soundcloud.com/l-cooper

Party Illegal is excited to finally welcome Raleigh house music legend Marshall Jones to our fine city. With over 15 years experience, Marshall Jones is a wellspring of knowledge about the history and the culture of the house music scene. Repping Sound Cartel and DanceGruv radio, his set is sure to be a cohesive sound journey.
https://soundcloud.com/marshall-jones
http://soundcartel.net/bio/
  
DJ Shahzad is a long time pillar of the Durham music scene. He is the resident dj for Toon and the Real Laww, can be found at numerous Runaway Clothing events, and has the music selection and scratching abilities to hang with the best. He sets the tone for the area, and we can't wait to see what fresh cuts he has in store for us.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDJShahzad
https://soundcloud.com/dj-shahzad

Party Illegal and Durty Durham organizer Treee City's original productions have just been getting better and better. He is the master of the beat cypher, with lead roles in both Foundry in Durham and the more international Top Cats. Last time he played Illegal he dropped a set of entirely North Carolina tracks on us. Durham would truely not be the same without his tireless enthusiasm and organizational prowess.
https://soundcloud.com/treee-city
https://www.mixcloud.com/treee-city/
https://soundcloud.com/top-cats
https://soundcloud.com/foundrycypher
https://soundcloud.com/durtydurham

As always, bass by Illegal's own subwoofers (built by Badman Sound)

21+
$5 before 11pm, $8 after  

Mr. Gnome and (POSI) FAC + TION at the Pinhook - May 27th

Come out for an incredible night of music on May 27th at the Pinhook.  Inspired by a taste for the surreal, Cleveland's Mr. Gnome has been creating a singular amalgam of gritty, space-psychedelia since 2005, gaining them an ever-growing cult following across North America and Europe, as well as praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Paste, Spin, Bust, and more.

(POSI)* FAC + TION is a live quintet with ‘ambitious, danceable rock, which keys on loose hip­hop vocals and quirky keytar embellishments’ ~(Spencer Griffith, INDY WEEK), featuring Adisa McKenzie of TripKnight.  Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm.  Get Tickets.  

(POSI) FAC + TION & More - BLACK EXCELLENCE March 22nd

 

Come out and support Black excellence, a benefit concert geared toward social awareness. The “Durham Teen Center” provides middle and high school youth with high quality programming. The center encourages youth to express themselves, transcend personal boundaries, learn the value of service to their community, and develop individual assets that foster healthy and meaningful lives.

All of the performers are dedicated to seeing cultural change in our communities. Genres range from hiphop, Dance rock, soul, r&b, comedy, spoken word, live dj and so much more.

Come out and turn up & enjoy live music for a cause!

Really Open Mic

New time! Same beautiful place.  Really Open Mic every Monday at the Pinhook - 8pm.  Follow us on twitter @reallyopenmic.  You can reserve a place on the list by tweeting to us.  Also follow us on Tumblr and join the group on Meetup.  We have a producer's station, a film makers station for your short film or music video, a beautiful stage, beautiful sound system and a beautiful community of creative spirits.  Come share or support!

Second Sundays w/ Dj Dusty Tech

 

Join us at the Pinhook every Second Sunday from 8pm-11pm.  DJ Dusty Tech, Projected Visuals, Guest Appearances and $3 Well Drinks.  This is a free party for everyone who can party on a school night.  Come try a Trip-N-Tonic. 

DJ Dusty Tech THIS Friday night at the Pinhook

This Friday night is an all star DJ line up at the Pinhook. DJ's Dusty Tech, Dreamboat and Birdgherl are keeping you dancing for a good cause.  Check out the information on this benefit for Luke O'Donavan. It's time to support the community!  And dance it all out after a LONG winter.  See you there. 

Really Open Mic every Monday

Every Monday night at the Pinhook is Really Open Mic.  9pm.  Calling all film makers, producers, comedians, musicians, poets, writers, live painters, hoola hoopers.  Get here early to make sure you get a spot on the list.

Really Open Mic every Monday at the Pinhook

Every Monday night at the Pinhook we host 'Really Open Mic'.  We have local poets, musicians, stand up comedians.  We have a producer's station for local music producers to test out and listen to their work through the beautiful, community funded sound system.  We also have a film makers station with 12 minute slots available for local film makers to project their work on the big screen.   Every Monday night at 9pm. 

Second Sunday Groove Lounge- this Sunday night

This Sunday is Second Sunday Groove Lounge with DJ Dusty Tech + Projected visuals and guest performers.  8pm-11pm at the Pinhook.  $3 Well Drinks, good music.  Come party on a school night!

FUTURE SHORTS film festival with the TripKnight band - February 6th

 

Purchase tickets here.

Future Shorts is the world's biggest pop up film festival.  This Winter Season we present you 6 films from France, Poland, Serbia, Finland & Afghanistan - it is going to be a truly international excursion into the world of shorts.

Emerge from the underground in search of a seed in Eduardo Williams' “That I’m falling” I Que Je Tombe Tout le Temps (France, 2013), follow two Polish sisters while they seek out their mother in “Out of Reach” (Poland, 2011) by Jakub Stozek, and witness a rather unexpected incident at a convenience store in the animation “Blind Spot” (France, 2007). Directors Nedeljkovic & Majdak from Serbia take you on an extraordinary trip to Rabbitland (2012), while Jenny Toivoniemi shows you a date of a different kind in her film “The Date” (Finland, 2012) and finally Sam French invites you to join in the world of Afghanistan’s "Buzkhasi Boys” (Afghanistan, 2011) to see a different story of coming of age of two best friends.'

This presentation of Future Shorts Winter Season at the Pinhook will include an intermission performance by the TripKnight band.  

At the end of the festival each audience member will get a chance to choose their favorite film from the evening.  These selections will be sent to the Future Shorts headquarters in London and the winner is announced in late February. 

Second Sunday Groove Lounge- Dec. 8th

We have revamped the Second Sunday Groove Lounge.  Every Second Sunday get your groove on at the Pinhook in downtown Durham.  DJ Dusty Tech throws down classics, local music, bass music, synth, dance and more, while manipulating a live projection sequence that is always hand crafted for your visual pleasure.  $3 Well Drinks every Sunday, try a Trip-N-Tonic.  8pm- 11pm.

GOTH PROM November 1st at THE PINHOOK!

Goth Prom at the Pinhook on Friday, Nov. 1st at 10pm.  Costumes encouraged, dancing all night with DJ's Dusty Tech, Dreamboat and Dudefemme.  Projected visuals by Dusty Tech (Adisa McKenzie). See you there, this party is gonna be amazing!

ILLEGAL featuring ANCIENT/LAKES on Oct. 19th

The next ILLEGAL is going to be off the chain.  This is a monthly event presented by Queen Plz and Durty Durham at the Pinhook in downtown Durham.  Stripper poles,  a light show and incredible local DJ's.  Queen Plz will open the night, killin it every single time, we know how she gets down, soooo good.  Cumulotilmus is next, serving up some fresh beats.  This month Ancient/Lakes will be throwing down, paired with MC and VJ Adisa McKenzie providing custom lyrics and visuals.  To complete the evening and leave us with a sweet taste in our mouths, Raleigh's mistress of drum & bass/ jungle Miss Behave is coming through for the 1 -2 am slot.  Bass provided by BadmanSound. Be there!

'Really Open Mic' every Monday at the PINHOOK

Do you have a song, stand up, poem, performance art piece, cover song, monologue, band jam, mash up, freestyle, rap, live painting, hula hoop routine, interpretive dance or anything else you've been working on? Bring it!  Or come support the awesomeness.  We have a beautiful stage, beautiful sound and the lovely Adisa McKenzie running the evening.  Every Monday night at the Pinhook, 9pm to midnight, sign ups happen fast, so get there early!

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening at THE PINHOOK on Wed. Oct. 2nd at 7pm

This Wednesday night, Oct. 2nd, we will be turning the Pinhook into the 'Pinhook Cinema' so that we can all enjoy the MANHATTAN SHORT film festival.  10 short films were selected from over 600 entries, made by passionate independent film makers.  This film festival is showing in 300 cities around the world.  Come get inspired and celebrate independent film making with us!  Tickets available here: http://goo.gl/qAl6er.  Seating is limited so I recommend getting them early.  See you on Wednesday at 7pm.

Second Sunday Groove Lounge (Every Second Sunday at the Pinhook)

Groove Music and Projected Visuals provided by DJ Dusty Tech.  This is your time to chill out and enjoy nice conversations and $3 Well Drinks (yes, it's true).  Spark your imagination, get some air and views on the back patio, hear music you've never heard before, watch hand crafted visual projections.  Bring a deck of cards, bring drawing paper, bring a notebook, or meet some new folks.  This is the Groove Lounge of your dreams.  Join us!  Every Second Sunday at the Pinhook in Downtown Durham.  8pm to 11pm, get your groove on. 

Dusty Tech with a Firework Show!

Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, The Library of Congress Commons

Come join us this Thursday evening at the Pinhook.  Adisa McKenzie a.k.a. DJ Dusty Tech will provide the grooves.  4th of July fireworks on the back patio.  Awwww yeah!

This Friday Night! Mount Moriah and Creedance Queerwater Revival

This Friday night at the Pinhook, Mount Moriah and Creedance Queerwater Revival (featuring members of Loamlands and TripKnight) will be rocking out for Girls Rock NC.  You can purchase pre-sale tickets here.