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Volunteer!

The mass organization has begun and we can always use an extra hand digging, sorting and displaying books.  If you are interested in helping us out, please let us know at dipros1@gmail.com or just stop by during our normal store hours.

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Afrobeat! August 19th. 9PM.

Femi Kuti band alumnist, Rotimi Hundeyin, backed by a full array of horns, percussion and vocals, will be filling Bookspace with solid African grooves for your funky moving pleasure all night long!

Opening performance by:

Thelonius Krunk
http://theloniouskrunk.ban​dcamp.com/album/krunktitio​n


August  19th. 9PM.
21+
$10
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108141252620463

ROTIMI'S BIO:

For the past eight years, Rotimi Hundeyin has been touring the globe as musical director with one of his mentors, Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti. His original and eclectic music style is known as Afrophonik Rhythms engages an audience with talent and charm. His band, called Rotimi Hundeyin and De Afrophonik Rhythms Crew hold a powerful stage presence and includes a full horn section, drums, percussion, female vocalists, keyboards and several guitars this band has a unique and powerful stage presence. Such collaboration with a full spectrum of diverse ethnicities and races of Americans has never been seen before in African music, a testament to Rotimi’s forward-thinking methods.

For Rotimi growing up in 1980’s, Nigerian music became a passion. At a young age he excelled at performance, quickly picking up drums, trumpet, saxophone and piano. As a teenager it became clear that music was to be a way of life for Rotimi, and by his mid-twenties he earned the title of Music Director for The Lagos State (similar to New York) Council for Arts and Culture. It was at this time that he began touring with Femi Kuti (son of legendary Fela Kuti) and The Positive Force. Sharing the stage with some of the world’s top musicians including: Hugh Masekela, Roy Hargrove, Erykah Badu, Damian Marley, Lucky Dube, The Gorillaz, Green Fields, Kilimanjaro, Orlando Julius, and The Lagos Folk Quintet. His work has been produced by such luminaries as Danger Mouse.

A man of paradox, Rotimi questions violence with beauty. His focus is sharp, providing a musical resolution to the political injustice he knew growing up. With songs like Osusu he questions the relationships mankind has with one another and suggests a higher way of life. Heavily influenced by African folk music and jazz legends like Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, Hugh Masekela, Dizzy Gillespie, Fela Kuti, and Miles Davis, Rotimi’s music breaks the world music mold. He balances genius with simplicity, an amalgamation of soul, afro-beat, rock, hip-hop, and jazz. He is currently working on his first solo album with his Afrophonik Rhythms Crew.

SHAKE A LEG Fundraiser! Tuesday, August 16th, 7:30PM.

Movement Brigade is hosting SHAKE A LEG! An amazing partyfundRAISER with DJ Tony East of WPEB 88.1 FM, Songstress Elise Moureau, music by the Dead Squids, dance performances by Christina Gesualdi, Erin Shanti Desmond, sneak peaks CONSTANTS 2011!

 All ticket proceeds will benefit the production of Movement Brigade's CONSTANTS: a performance journey in history along the Schuylkill River, an interactive and site specific performance work that explores the hidden histories of the Schuylkill River through dance, music and theater. The performance run goes from August 24th - September 4th every night in West Fairmount Park.

 Tickets for SHAKE A LEG are $5-15 sliding scale!

Rock and Read Festival. Sat. July 30. 2PM-10PM

ALL AGES!!! GET YOUR WIZARD ROCK ON!!! FEATURING HARRY AND THE POTTERS AS WELL AS MISCHIEF BREW!

Full line up:

MARYBETH SCHROEDER 2:30pm-3pm
facebook.com/marybethschro​eder

THE JAWNETTES 3pm-3:30pm
http://www.facebook.com/th​ejawnettes

SATELLITE HEARTS 4pm- 4:30pm
website: http://www.facebook.com/sa​tellitehearts

DRAGON KING 5pm-5:30pm
website: http://drgnking.bandcamp.c​om/

THE NEW MOTELS 5:45pm-6:15pm
website: http://www.myspace.com/the​newmotels

MONSTERFACE 6:30pm-7pm
website: http://www.unclemonsterfac​e.com/

MC KREACHER 7:15pm-7:45pm
website: http://www.myspace.com/mck​reacher

HARRY AND THE POTTERS 8pm-9pm
website: http://harryandthepotters.​com/

MISCHIEF BREW 9:20pm-10:20pm
website : http://www.mischiefbrew.co​m/


Saturday July 30th (2pm-10pm)
@ Bookspace
1113 Frankford ave.
Philadelphia , PA 19125
All ages! Admission - $15 admission


For more information on Rock and Read Festivals, please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pa​ges/Rock-and-Read-Festival​s/221487591205387

"LEARN" Thursdays. 6:00PM-9:30PM

DJ HA and AARON RUXBIN are teaming up to bring you an educational and entertaining experience that will expand your mind and destroy everything you thought you knew about music.

Special guests each week

Psychedelic instrumentals-trip hop-garage-world music

New genre-bending grooves mashed up with underground b-sides and rarities

Every Thursday >>> 6:00pm - 9:30pm

$5

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Cool video on Bookspace. Thanks LXTV!

Weird Hot, El Malito, Casimir. July 22nd. 8PM.

CASIMIR will get the night started, sending you on a downtempo instrumental odyssey. As you begin to recover, EL MALITO will run it down in such a way that you will know Spanglish and you will know beats. And just when you thought it was safe to go off your medicine, WEIRD HOT will choreograph your disco homecoming.

Thursday Evening Jazz Jam Session. 9:30PM.

Bookspace continues it's weekly jazz sessions every Thursday night with Dan Loeb heading up the Bookspace Houseband.  This week, we welcome

Tim Wendel-Guitar
Mark Przybylowski-Bass
Matt Scarano-Drums

The sessions are open to all musicians who would like to participate. Bring your instrument and sit in! We have a baby grand piano and a Fender Rhodes in house for every session.

There is a suggested $5 donation for the hard working rhythm section that will be providing the foundation of the weekly session--pay what you can.

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Tonight, June 18th: Brian Medlin/The Water/The ground is Lava/Speed Skating/Slant of Light

All Ages! // June 18th  8pm // $7 // BYOB!
Address: 1113 Frankford ave.

Brian Medlin/The Water/The ground is Lava/Speed Skating/Slant of Light

...Brian Medlin (of The Minor Times and Person L)
http://www.last.fm/music/Brian+Medlin
Brian Medlin plays drums for Person L, a band fronted by Kenny Vasoli (formerly of The Starting Line). Brian also plays drums for The Minor Times and is a founding member of Ghost Away, where he sings, plays keys, guitar, and drums. He also writes and records solo acoustic music. A few of his influences are Radiohead, Thom Yorke, and Bob Dylan.

The Ground is Lava
http://thegroundislava.bandcamp.com/
The Ground Is Lava has been an idea since January 2008, but we started actually working on it in the fall of 2009. We're trying out new ideas in our music and exploring new influences. We're doing things a little differently and it's working out, so far.

The Water
http://thewater.bandcamp.com/
The post-rock duo's lush and thunderous live show does more with two musicians onstage than most bands two or three times their size, with the help of a suitcase full of effects pedals and a dazzling DIY light show. With Dan Cohan switching between drums and guitar and James Klink juggling guitar and keyboards, the duo pile on layers of loops and beautiful overlapping tangles of melody and polyrhythms. Building each song up and tearing it back down with linear song structures and ingenious arrangements, The Water transcend predictable soft-loud-soft dynamics but almost always reach a euphoric crescendo, often accompanied by a flash of color from the strange obelisk of light that stands center stage.

Speed Skating
http://www.speedskatingmusic.com/
Speed Skating is a noise-pop 4-piece from Philadelphia. Often loop-driven, sometimes layered, and sometimes spacious, the group always keeps ambient sonic textures and a pop sensibility at the forefront.

Slant of Light
website
Slant of Light started anew in early 2010 as a three-piece consisting of an acoustic and electric guitar, drums and plenty of vocal cords. While the three members hold very different musical tastes individually, together they blend rock, Americana, bluegrass and folk into original songs influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, Devil Makes Three and Wolf Parade. The group released their first full-length LP “Treading Water” in November 2010, where they dedicated their focus to harmony, thoughtful arrangements and emotion that many fans can relate to. Since the release, Slant of Light has continuously played shows around the Boston area, including The Burren, The Lily Pad, Precinct, and Church. The group is currently working on their third album, which is sure to add energy and depth to upcoming live shows.

An Evening of Nigerian Afrobeat. June 17th. 9PM.

Femi Kuti band alum Rotimi Hundeyin and his Afrophonic Rhythms Crew will be performing this Friday at Bookspace.  Horns, percussion, and vocals will be filling the space with rhythms to get your body and soul moving.  Opening performance by Yemi.  $10.  BYOB.  21+.

Check out some of their music at http://www.myspace.com/afrophonikrhythmscrew

RSVP here!  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164275270302212

We've been looking forward to this show for some time now and it's going to be a really good one.

ROTIMI'S BIO:

For the past eight years, Rotimi Hundeyin has been touring the globe as musical director with one of his mentors, Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti. His original and eclectic music style is known as Afrophonik Rhythms engages an audience with talent and charm. His band, called Rotimi Hundeyin and De Afrophonik Rhythms Crew hold a powerful stage presence and includes a full horn section, drums, percussion, female vocalists, keyboards and several guitars this band has a unique and powerful stage presence. Such collaboration with a full spectrum of diverse ethnicities and races of Americans has never been seen before in African music, a testament to Rotimi’s forward-thinking methods.

For Rotimi growing up in 1980’s, Nigerian music became a passion. At a young age he excelled at performance, quickly picking up drums, trumpet, saxophone and piano. As a teenager it became clear that music was to be a way of life for Rotimi, and by his mid-twenties he earned the title of Music Director for The Lagos State (similar to New York) Council for Arts and Culture. It was at this time that he began touring with Femi Kuti (son of legendary Fela Kuti) and The Positive Force. Sharing the stage with some of the world’s top musicians including: Hugh Masekela, Roy Hargrove, Erykah Badu, Damian Marley, Lucky Dube, The Gorillaz, Green Fields, Kilimanjaro, Orlando Julius, and The Lagos Folk Quintet. His work has been produced by such luminaries as Danger Mouse.

A man of paradox, Rotimi questions violence with beauty. His focus is sharp, providing a musical resolution to the political injustice he knew growing up. With songs like Osusu he questions the relationships mankind has with one another and suggests a higher way of life. Heavily influenced by African folk music and jazz legends like Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, Hugh Masekela, Dizzy Gillespie, Fela Kuti, and Miles Davis, Rotimi’s music breaks the world music mold. He balances genius with simplicity, an amalgamation of soul, afro-beat, rock, hip-hop, and jazz. He is currently working on his first solo album with his Afrophonik Rhythms Crew.


Yemi's Bio

The product of a transcontinental youth, yemi’s sound is boundless. From King Sunny Ade to K’naan, her inspirations span several decades. She brings to her music a traditional sound and a contemporary feel and all of this is what makes her music so unique. Her songs are conceived, developed, and delivered to express not only emotions, but the human condition. Sometimes playful, sometimes spiritual, and always authentic, yemi’s music speaks the universal languages of beauty, pain, and love.

Opeyemi Akanbi, a native of Nigeria, is a young educator and musician. Yemi has a strong musical background, having studied music theory, vocal performance, and piano from a very young age. After graduating from the prestigious Wilberforce University in Xenia, Ohio, she decided to move to Philadelphia and continue her graduate studies. Subsequently, she became very active in Philadelphia's vibrant music scene, meeting and performing with dynamic vocalists, lyricists, and musicians alike in addition to working as a music teacher. Yemi has an unwavering passion for music. Growing up rooted in Nigerian culture and tradition even after her family's relocation to America at 8 years old, Yemi has special interest in the preservation of African and African-American musical traditions. Presently, Yemi teaches professional voice and piano lessons and also performs her eclectic mix of soul-afrobeat-folk-world music within several bands in and around Philadelphia. She is working towards the release of her solo album. 

Jazz Jam Sessions at Bookspace.

*The jam sessions are on hold for the moment.  We have to sort some things out with the city before we can continue to host live music.  Please check back or be sure to "like" our Facebook page to receive updates as they become available.*

Jazz jam session every Thursday night.  The sessions are open to all musicians who would like to participate.  Bring your instrument and sit in.  We have a baby grand piano and Fender Rhodes on site. 

Feel free to BYOB.  9:30PM until around 1:00AM.

June First Friday.

This coming Friday, June 3rd, we are presenting a double feature.  At 7PM, we're hosting Time Hitler and the Assholes from Space, Dan Malloy, and More Humans brought to you by Cloud Entertainment ($5).  At 10PM, Phantasmagoria Circus is back with another side show performance ($7).  See both shows for only $10.

It's Summer reading time!

Stop in for a good book, or two, or three! 

An Evening of Books and Noise 2...Tonight, May 22nd. 5PM-8PM.

May's installment of a monthly noise show at the book space in Fishtown. Sunday May 22nd Starts promptly at 5:00 because Jazz night starts at 8:30

Antler Piss
.
Savage Relatives
People Skills
Cloud Dweller

With DJ Dubins spinning tunes in between bands.
donations appreciated

Jazz Jam Sessions have moved back to Thursday nights! 8:30P-12:00A.

Saturday May 21st, Monthly Anime Screening. 6PM.

Friday May 20th at Bookspace.

8pm / $5 / All Ages

Pomo Agogo
Philly blue folk music, mix of The Decemberists and Led Zeppelin

This is Harwood
http://www.facebook.com/ThisIsHarwood
Harwood is a three piece Acoustic (but we get louder) Folk/Classical act based out of Baltimore, MD. Band Members include Grietje Smid (Violin), Mike Walls, (Cello, Bass, Slide Guitar), and Matt Kelley (Lead Vocals, Guitar, HArmonica, Violin).

Boat Water
folk, acoustic, rock, slow jamz, "chicago style emo?"http://www.myspace.com/boatwatersunkin

Dom Angellela
Philly local 

The Spinning Leaves & Hezekiah Jones Record Release Show

Friday, May 13th at Bookspace!  It's going to be memorable, do whatever possible to come out and have an awesome evening!

8pm // All Ages // $12 admission (includes a copy of the new record)

Featuring performances by:
Hezekiah Leaves and The Spinning Joneses // The Extraordinaires // Nic Esposito // Joshua Park // Josh Marcus

...The Spinning Leaves + Hezekiah Jones =
HEZEKIAH LEAVES and THE SPINNING JONESES

“The planet is plagued with disconnectedness and music can be a large part of the cure,” declares Barbara Gettes, co-architect of the natural, personal sounds belonging to The Spinning Leaves along with fellow bandmember, Michael Baker. Igniting a fiery revolution for unity through music, The Spinning Leaves establish this spark through a masterful connection with the lilting, ethereal vibes of fellow local Philadelphia artist, Hezekiah Jones (the musical nom-de-plum of Raphael Cutrufello). This highly anticipated collaboration entitled “The Spinning Leaves & Hezekiah Jones Performing as… Hezekiah Leaves & The Spinning Joneses” is set for release through Drexel University’s MAD Dragon Records on March 8th as a dual EP. Part one (the first seven tracks) is Hezekiah Leaves which soulfully generates an eccentric wit while Part Two (the second seven tracks) presents The Spinning Joneses which explores contemplative thoughts of “fear, sadness, and the continued wonder of it all,” as Gettes describes.

“Cutrufello’s songs are filled with outlandish characters, imagined landscapes, ringing harmonies, and baroque instrumental flourishes, but never disconnect from the tangible feelings at their center,” describes Peter Marinari of CBS Local. Gettes’ instant attraction to these distinguishable qualities of Cutrufello’s craft paralleled by his admiration for her own unique flair were what initially planted the seeds from which this collaboration ultimately blossomed. Gettes and Cutrufello met for the first time in the summer of 2006 in a local park and began what would become the first of many symbiotic jam sessions. They then immediately shifted to performances together at the various open mics throughout the city.

In October of the same year, Gettes then came across southern transplant, Baker, at her own birthday party and shortly thereafter, the pair embarked upon what could only be deemed as a predestined journey which also started in a park. From that moment on, Baker and Gettes have consistently created tunes incorporating a high-spirited and undaunted mix of gang vocals, stomps, and horns including instrumentation such as the sitar, oud, pump organ and even the delicate whispers of children. The Spinning Leaves’ sounds are as organic as that very park in which it all began.

Faithful to the hope of building bridges in the folk community through the use of music, this new collaborative album showcases an enchanting blend of various personal and communal relationships. Each track encapsulates the essence of “bohemian folkster” Cutrufello along with Baker’s small-town, authentic talent and Gettes’ undeniable passion. Easily considered by many the epicenter of Philadelphia’s burgeoning folk community, The Spinning Leaves & Hezekiah Jones together founded The Philadelphia Folk Parade. Quickly becoming a powerful force for the folk community, The Philadelphia Folk Parade consists of a rotating lineup of over 40 of the area’s best musicians and has already been featured in Philly Weekly, 6ABC’s “Tuned In”, has been showcased on the main stage at the 2010 Philadelphia Folk Festival, and most recently received an Honorable Mention in the City Paper’s “Big Vision Awards.”

As Hezekiah Leaves & The Spinning Joneses, the trio will share their mesmerizing folk prowess as an enjoyable keystone for the inevitable conception of the new, roaring folk era that has already captured the attention of music folkies all over.

THE EXTRAORDINAIRES
http://www.myspace.com/theextraordinaires
With pop-rock meets folk music sensibilities, and purely artistic stage antics to match, the Extraordinaires are known for putting on shows that are both musically captivating and visually entertaining. Sean Moeller of Daytrotter.com describes The Extraordinaires’ music as “bumping, cheerful arrangements that run the gamut through early Flaming Lips psychedelia, via albums like ‘Clouds Taste Metallic’ and ‘Transmissions From The Satellite Heart,’ to bright and sparkly pieces of pure pop that feel like pizzeria cabarets and exploding rainbow tales.”

NIC ESPOSITO of the SAVAGE DETECTIVES
Nic Esposito is a storyteller, writer and urban farmer in West Philly. When he's not digging in the dirt he works on his community story telling project, Philly Corner Stories. At monthly story salons, Philly Corner Stories inspires those in attendance to find their story telling voice and share some of the great tales of living in Philadelphia. Nic also speaks and writes on the topic of urban sustainability and has just recently released his first full length fiction novel Seeds of Discent.

JOSHUA PARK

First Friday in May.

Bookspace has back to back shows this upcoming First Friday.

First, is some geek classical music featuring Beta Test 6:30PM-8:30PM.  Second, is Phantasmagoria, a side show art show featuring live music, aerial acrobatics, readings, and more. 8:30PM-2PM.  Scroll down for info on both shows!

Please connect with us on Facebook by clicking on the button to the right for all that is going on with Bookspace.  Thanks!

Beta Test

Come see us play in front of live human beings for the very first time!

Arrangements of video games! New works by Douglas Laustsen and Nat Evans!

Program will feature music from Doctor Who, Mega Man (2, 3, and 4), Zombies Ate My Neighbors, the world premieres of "No Origination" by Nat Evans and "PVP No. 2" by Doug Laustsen. Also in the mix will be some geekified versions of "Clapping Music" by Steve Reich and "Canzon Primi Toni" by Gabrieli, alongside some fun arrangements of Radiohead and the Clash.

All for the low price of $8.99 ($1 off with Sonic Screwdriver)! Plus, a free mystery prize!

Featuring the talents of:

Clarinet: Justin Bulava
Saxophone: Ellis Jasenovic
Trumpet: Brian Rascon
Trombone: Doug Laustsen
Tuba: Steve Lakawicz
Drums: James Kern
Keyboards: Abby LaVecchia

Phantasmagoria

Come see LIVE Circus Side Show performances as well as Burlesque, Aerial Acrobatics, Poetry, and LIVE DJ from Red Hat and Mr. Manic. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT..... only 5$ in costume or 7$ without so dress up. Starting with DJ set from Ghost Fight at 8:30 and ends when ever.

The Philadelphia Hive Collective will be curating art, to your morbid pleasure.

A menagerie of excellence corresponding to your sensational supersensory cravings FEATURING:

John Antes, Thomas, Joe Lunchbox, Mackenzie Starr, Alejandro Dubois, and The Cemetery Sisters [Jess Monte, Annie J. Plick] with Sideshow serenades and extraordinary feats.

GHOST fight [Motorcycle Maus] spinning ambient breakcore darkwave cold wave electronic sounds

RED HAT and MR. MANIC FOR A DANCE PARTY FOLLOWING THE SIDESHOW

Cordially brought to you by...
DirtyGirlBoner Productions
and Bookspace

One Man Band Festival, April 23rd, 9PM-12AM.

Go to Shad Fest during the day.


Support a Fishtown restaurant and/or bar.


Come to Bookspace in the evening to see some one man bands.


$5 suggested donation.

Plan B Art Party!

The Pancake and Booze Art show has been canceled by the organizers due to circumstances beyond their control, but the party must go on and Bookspace is doing whatever possible to fill the void.

We've already got over 25 artists lined up for Friday night--and counting! Please come out and play as we fill our amazing space with with art, music, refreshment, and good people amidst our 100,000 books, records, magazines, etc...

We are still looking for artist submissions as well as musicians, DJs, performers, vendors, etc. We're down for whatever so if you've got any ideas or would like to get involved in any way please contact us at bookspace09@gmail.com.

We're throwing this together at the last minute and sort of making things up as we go along so stay tuned to our Facebook page and this event page for updates on the event as more details become available.

BYOB
8:00 PM - ?
Cover charge: Pay what you can! (Suggested donation, $5)

Stay tuned for more info!

RSVP Here!

Bookspace
1113 Frankford Ave (1/2 block south of Girard Ave)
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Pancakes? Booze? Art? Oh my!

***The organizer for the event has canceled Pancakes & Booze due to an unfortunate family occurrence. 

Since a lot of time and resources were put into having this event on all sides, we decided to keep our space open for anyone who wants to participate in an art show. The show is open to all artists of all kinds. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please let us know. Please spread the word if you know anyone who may be interested.  If you'd like to help set up, have ideas, etc. please email us at bookspace09@gmail.com.  We will still be at the venue all day Thursday and Friday if you want to come and hang your art, etc.  Let's make this work!  Thanks for your understanding!  Bookspace***



LA's Famous Underground Art Show has landed in PHILADELPHIA!!!

Come see the show that's been sweeping the nation!!! Now with shows in LA, NYC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Nashville, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco, & PHILLY!!!

THE PANCAKES & BOOZE ART SHOW- PHILADELPHIA!!!

OVER 50 of PHILLY's UNDERGROUND & EMERGING ARTISTS!!!

LIVE BODY PAINTING!!!

FREE ALL-U-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BAR!!!

LIVE AUDIO & VISUAL PERFORMANCES!!!

ONLY $5 COVER

21+

8PM-2AM

Bookspace
1113 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.