Get ready to rock out all month long at The Downstairs in Ithaca, NY! Annatto, the beats and vinyl mastermind, is taking over the joint for the first four Saturdays of April, each with a unique and unforgettable theme that will blow your mind. Annatto and friends' "April Jewels" offers electrifying music and immersive entertainment in an intimate listening room with a high-quality atmosphere and libations.
Get ready to celebrate the life and music of one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time, J Dilla, at Turn It Up: One for Dilla, April Eighth at The Downstairs in Ithaca, NY.
Nine of Ithaca's premier virtuosos debut as Dilla Gents to deliver live renditions of some of Dilla's rarest and best work. They'll bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and soul in an homage to the one and only Jay Dee.
A tribute DJ set by Annatto and beats by Solid Snake Beater finish out the evening. Get ready to hear some of the greatest beats of yesterday and tomorrow in an intimate listening room ambience.
Doors open at 8:30, and the music starts at 9:00 and goes until midnight. The show is sliding-scale with tickets priced at $5-10.
Come prepared to turn it up, fall in love, and do it for Dilla, April 8 at the Downstairs!