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WHAT WE LOVE: Brother Valiant!

PR — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:59:20 +0000

Hat City Kitchen is the place where things happen! Relationships are born and bands are formed. Tess Rose, one of the beautiful models for Portrait of a Lady and bartender at Hat City Kitchen is now in a band! She is lending her vocals to folk band, Brother Valiant.

So far, everyone is in love with the band, and believe that she is the perfect fit. The other musicians in the band, which plays varying instruments including, rhythm guitar, tenor banjo, madelin, violin and more. They are such talents and always sound amazing. No matter the venue, or if they are missing a few members. They have been booking gigs, and performing EVERYWHERE! They rocked the house for ORNG Ink’s Inkalicious Block Party. Be sure to like their facebook page and stay up to date with these young talents. Plus ladies, all the men are HOT! Watch their performances in their YouTube channel here.

3rd Annual “Night of Jazz” at Hat City Kitchen!

PR — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:01:52 +0000

3rd annual “Night of Jazz” at Hat City Kitchen

On Saturday, June 23 Hat City Kitchen & The Empowerment Zone present the 3rd annual “Night of Jazz”. Be sure to make reservations, $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

For tickets visit, http://www.empowerment-zone.org/jazz-donate or contact Deiredra Oliver 973-508-9028, via email deiredre@empowerment-zone.org

All proceeds to support the Empowerment Zone, Inc. For more information visit empowerment zone(check for correct website) and http://www.hatcitykitchen.com

Hat City Streets Family Stage: Soundbox performing LIVE!

PR — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:11:37 +0000

WHAT WE LOVE: ‘Valerie’ Amy Winehouse feat. Mark Ronson

PR — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:11:52 +0000

WHAT WE LOVE is a new blog feature that give the masConsumption bloggers and team a place to tell readers and fans the things we are ‘digging’ at the moment. Its a fun way to learn new songs, books, blogs, etc. There is so much going on the internet, so many blogs, who can keep up? Its great to get good referrals from other like-minded individuals or just being exposed to something new. Who knows what is the next place you find inspiration?

Right now, the song that picks me up, and gets me in the blogging mode is Valerie by Amy Winehouse, the Mark Ronson version. Here it is on youtube:

I know, I am late. But I have recently gotten hooked on the Amy Winehouse playlist on Pandora and this song always comes up. As well as Adele, and Lily Allen. So whenever you are feeling blah or need to get your mojo back, this playlist may make you feel worse but it may also make you feel soulful and inspired. Take a listen! -P.R.

What do you love? Share with us.

How Much Do You Love the J.T. Project?

PR — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:06:47 +0000

Love the J.T. Project? Well, get featured in the summer issue talking about how much you love them! Visit this page to describe how awesome they are, and where and when you’ve seen them.

See them every Thursday during Project Groove, at Hat City Kitchen. They perform for about an hour starting at 9:00pm and then the r&b jam starts where many local artists rock the house.

Hat City Streets Festival: Mainstage Line-Up

PR — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:54:49 +0000

Saturday, June 15, 11am-9pm

Forest & Tompkins Streets, Orange NJ

Mainstage Line-up

– 3:00pm –

KIWI

With its unique, signature sound grounded in roots rhythm, Kiwi invokes a variety of influences including the classics of Jamaican reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as American folk, soul and R&B.

– 4:30pm –

Wincey Terry

At once a gifted storyteller and a powerful singer, this soulful artistlights up the stage with her songs of life and faith. Further lifting Wincey’s set is her extraordinary band that features trumpets, sax, and trombone.

– 6:00pm –

Roy Rodriguez & Swing Sabroso

This perennially popular big band takes Salsa Dura to a whole new level in a hard-charging brassy celebration of Latin music that will have you dancing!

– 7:30pm – High and Mighty Brass Band

A party in progress, this fiercely entertaining and refreshingly inspiring band captures all the spirit of New Orleans second line as it runs the gamut from Funk and R&B to the more modern influences of Afro-Beat and Hip Hop.

Bring a Lawn Chair!

Summer Events!

PR — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:22:54 +0000

EVENTS page on masConsumption.com has been updated! There is so much going on this summer. Here’s a little taste:

Friday, June 7: Mindy Fullilove, MD releases her new book, Urban Alchemy in Orange, NJ

“Urban Alchemy is like no other book about cities. It is an urbanistic excursion led by Fullilove, her friends, mentors and family that weaves across the ocean linking urban placesand peoples on both sides of the divide.” – Ron Shiffman, Founder of Pratt Center for Community Development.

Sunday, June 9: ORNG Ink @ North Jersey Pride Festival

ORNG Ink has a vendor booth during the annual festival. We will be selling exclusive pieces, by our resident artists.

Saturday, June 15: Tatamae Alive: New paintings by Khari Ricks @ ORNG Ink

Come check out my First ever solo painting show!
THere will be Food, Drinks, and Performances.
After party will feature a Hip Hop Dance Jam (all styles are welcomed)
Rsvp and invite all Your FriendsAny Questions- artist contact: khari.r@live.com or message me

Hope to see everyone there !!!!

Sunday, July 14: “Flirts & Skirts” Networking Brunch @ Two Moon Art House & Cafe

(more details to come)

Saturday, August 10: Inkalicious Block Party @ ORNG Ink -FASHION SHOW!!!!!

Watch Lusive’s new Music Video: ‘Cliche’ (VIDEO)

PR — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:23:54 +0000

Lusive Releases The Second Video Off ACG ” FRXXLANCXR” Mixtape

Download At http://www.datpiff.com/Lusive-ACG-Fre…

Shot/Edited By : @ErisDublin
Directed By: @UknowLusive

masConsumption’s new music blogger?

PR — Mon, 27 May 2013 19:34:24 +0000

Haha, we shall see. We’d love his feedback!

He is already on the editorial board, and has strong opinions about the state of Hip Hop. Let’s hear em! Read Sykez’s editorial. “Where is Hip Hop Going?” in the Winter 2013 zine here.

Listen to Marc B.’s ‘Long Live the Dream!’

PR — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:57:42 +0000

I have had the pleasure of listening to Queen’s rapper Marc B new mixtape, ‘Long Live the Dream’. The tape has soulful beats, cool samples & a message. Listen here.