 Saturday Sept. 19th Tickets $15 Registered A&E guest enter FREE! 4:00pm – 6:30pm Art & Talent Exhibits 8:15pm – 11:00pm Fashion Show The Elements Nanyana Headliners: 2X Grammy Winners ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT  After Party with DJ Cinto 11:00pm – 2:00am |
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 NanyanaAfter fronting the Atlanta based rock band named after her, Nanyana Summer enters 2009 as a fast emerging solo artist. Staying true to her aggressive roots & rock influences, Nanyana finally gets to share her own compositions with the world where she plays acoustic guitar and sings, capturing the hearts of audiences across the southeast! She’s added two talented electric guitarists including the lead guitarist JJ Boogie from the acclaimed two time Grammy award winning group Arrested Development and Dean Coppolino creating a soulful chemistry fueling and enhancing Nanyana's prolific original music in addition to the infectious rhythm section of Ritchie Jones and Adam Maurasse. This spring Nanyana will release her 2009 CD entitled "MY ROCK YOUR WORLD".  The ElementsHip-Hop is a culture that thrives on self-expression and individuality and emceeing is an art form created to add a voice to that. The Elements now consists of Mikhael Sampson (Mike S.The Prophet 13), Kevin Sampson (The Visual Kid), Tim Cokley (T-Coke), Brian Conner (Open Mike), and Marcus Thomas (Soul Speak). Each member possesses a unique style and brings their own element to the table. The Elements liken themselves to those founding fathers of the hip-hop culture. Their mixture of energy and a positive message has earned the Elements many opportunities. They have performed at such events as Columbia's own Apollo Talent Competition, The Hype in Birmingham, Alabama at the University of Alabama Birmingham, the Coca-Cola Jam Fest (where they took first prize), "Non Stop Hip-Hop Live" at the New Brookland Tavern, the University of South Carolina's Late Night Carolina several times, the University of South Carolinas Battle of the Bands, becoming the first hip-hop act to win (not an easy feat to say the least), the College of Charleston, the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Columbia College, Benedict College, Furman University, Parallel Worlds (an artistic soul event), and the Three Rivers Music Festival. The group has also opened for such well-known national recording artists as Kanye West, 112, Kutless, Chingy, Arrested Development, and Lupe Fiasco. Currently, the Elements are hard at work on their sophomore project as well as a 3 part Pre-release series entitled "Get on the Elevator". The N Result  The N Result is bending the genre boundaries between rock and hip-hop, with a dash of everything else mixed in. “It’s a natural result of putting six people from different backgrounds together,” says lead singer Ross Lippencott. “It can be anything at any moment.”The infinite possibilities – and their musical prowess – make The N Result dynamic, soulful, danceable and magnetic. Each band member has a unique musical and personal style, but all are well-trained on their respective instruments. Lippencott is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who has released three independent solo albums and currently studies music at Rutgers University. His crisp and hypnotic vocals hook the audience and his conscientious lyrics are invigorating poetry that comes alive with the band’s mix of hip-hop, soul and rock and roll. Chase Innis of Harlem, N.Y., who studied English and literature at Fordham University, adds a healthy dose of hip-hop to the mix with his positive rhymes, spiritual voice and down-to-earth delivery. Chase has performed with Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Speech and records commercial tracks for companies like Nike shoes. Lead guitarist Dan Bascom, a jazz studies major at Mason Gross School of the Arts, offers a sweet sound, fresh licks and a soulful spirit. Eitan Levine, a multi-talented keyboard sensation who has played piano since he was five, harnesses the animated stylings and complex rhythms of jazz greats and funk masters alike in his explosive performances on tracks like “I Give My Word.” Drummer Nate Sankary, a prolific classical musician, is a graduate student at MGSA and “knows more about rhythm than anyone could ever hope to,” according to Lippencott. A virtuoso in his own right, bass guitarist Bobby Tarantino also doubles on acoustic upright bass at venues like the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark, N.J. The N Result changed names – and sounds – during their first year together; the group formed as “The Ross Lippencott Band” in February 2008, drawing enthusiastic crowds with an energetic blend of bluesy rock and pop music. The N Result attracts audiences of all ages. Stay tuned for their bouncy first single, “Hollywood." DJ CINTO Dj Cinto Enterprises  Jacinto J. Hall, a.k.a. Dj Cinto, is the owner of Dj Cinto Enterprises, a multi-media company that provides sound reinforcement and engineering, lighting, deejaying, and more. Dj Cinto’s specialization is deejaying, a talent he has in common with both his dad and brother. He has over sixteen (16) years of deejaying experience and a musical collection of all genre of music including classic party hits and the latest hits. Baptized in the Atlanta church in 1996 and now current member of The Greater Atlanta Church of Christ where he and his wife Rochelle serve in the A&E Ministry and Mature Singles, his conviction is that his relationship with God takes priority, therefore; he provides music that is “clean” and good for the soul. He refuses to compromise his beliefs with regard to lyrics and musical content. Because of this, God has blessed him with numerous opportunities to serve at various social events and corporate events, but also major events for the Columbia Church in South Carolina, Charlotte Church, Philadelphia Church, Orlando Church, Atlanta Church, and last year’s International Singles Retreat hosted by the Dallas Church. Since his baptism it has been his dream to travel to the churches of Christ to use his gifts to encourage others and glorify God.  B.I.G.C.I.T.Yborn Ronald Goodwin in Philadelphia, PA., started writing poetry following in his older brother’s footsteps. He's been rapping for over ten years & believes in supporting the efforts of young people and strives to make his community a better place to live day in and day out. His first release on his solo project “Christ is All I Need” enjoyed heavy rotation as number 12 in the country on XM Satellite Radio. Holy Hip Hop has released Holy Hip Hop Volume 4 that featured B.I.G.C.I.T.Y as one of the artists in 06. In 2007 B.I.G.C.I.T.Y was given the distinct pleasure of becoming a Radio Personality on Praise 103.9 fm the number 1 gospel station in the Tri-State area. They later gave him the evening show called the True-Life Experience with B.I.G.C.I.T.Y. which is presently the Number one radio show in the Tri-State area from 6pm to 10pm Monday thru Friday. B.I.G.C.I.T.Y was nominated for Best Evening Host of the Year by the AIR Award giving to the best Radio Personalities in the Tri-State area. He's proud to be working with a Non Profit organization called HOPE worldwide and is a faithful disciple of Christ. www.myspace.com/grandeproductions |
