A few of the events happening around the country paying tribute to J Dilla:
SUITE FOR MA DUKES
SUN, FEB 22, LOS ANGELES
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & Carlos Nino with orchestra, performing “Suite for Ma Dukes” for the first time. Opening DJ Sets by J. Rocc and House Shoes.
“Timeless” by Mochilla. Venue: Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 7pm – 11pm, All Ages, Tickets via Ticketmaster.
NIGHTLIFE: SONGS IN THE KEY OF “D”
SAT, FEB 14, LOS ANGELES
J. Rocc, DJ Babu, Rhettmatic & Mr. Choc's Los Angeles even returns for one night.
Venue: Echoplex, $10, 10:30-2AM, 18+
TURN IT UP DETROIT
TUES, FEB. 10, DETROIT
Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Black Milk, House Shoes, Dez, K-Fresh & others
Tv Bar. 2554 Grand River Ave.
DONUTS ARE FOREVER
SAT, FEB 7, NEW YORK
Venue: Public Assembly, 10PM, 21+
BOOMBOX
SAT, FEB 7, LOS ANGELES
with J Rocc, Illa J and House Shoes
Venue: Grand Star Jazz Club, 21+
Also see:
The Battle for J Dilla's Legacy Vibe, Feb. 2009
Raise It Up for Ma Dukes! Parra x Stones Throw T-shirt, Feb. 2009 release