Join the Gman & Rizk E-mail List: Enter your email address, or email us at gman88@shaw.ca to be added. Follow us at https://twitter.com/GMANandRIZK, join http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2958470304. To 'remove or unsubscribe' simply scroll to the bottom of this e-mail and click one of the 'unsubscribe' links. We apologize if you got this e-mail by mistake. GMAN & RIZK CLUB, PARTY, EVENTS, LISTING, CALENDAR, NEWSLETTER, FOR VANCOUVER, CANADA DATES; Feb.1- Feb.29/12 This Happy Ending Friday (Feb.3) at Fortune Sound Club we present South Rakkas Crew (Mad Decent) back to Vancouver! Should be a good one as D-Rakkas is bringing his MC Tucan for the 1st time plus add our fav locals Rico Uno (The Freshest), Brendan Butter (Livestock), Lil India & Genie. It's $15 at door or scroll below for more info. Rich Medina on Ted Talks http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxPhilly-Rich-Medina-Philadel;TEDxPhilly. Stay tuned as he's coming to Vancouver in March. Tony Hawk interviews Tyler The Creator http://bit.ly/wSfROT. A$AP Rocky 'Harlem State Of Mind' new video http://www.dazeddigital.com/video/music/6/asap-rocky-the-asap-mob/693/1. WhoMadeWho 'Inside World' new video http://bit.ly/wDJwhI. Leeside footage from Halloween finally came out http://vimeo.com/35557799. See the trailer for Cassette a documentary http://bit.ly/zzLT84. Just announced! Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan) is coming to Fortune Sound Club on Wednesday, Feb.22. Tickets available at Beatstreet, Dipt, Red Cat, Livestock (both stores) and online at (early birds $25 or reg $32) http://www.ticketzone.com/1117588-Raekwon-tickets/Raekwon-vancouver-Fortune-Sound-Club--BC-February-22-2012.html. Some new 'live' mixes courtesy of Happy Ending Fridays at Fortune Sound. Download Brenmar's http://soundcloud.com/fortune-sound-club/brenmar-live-at-happy-ending and Jasmine Solano's here http://soundcloud.com/fortune-sound-club/jasmine-solano-live-at-happy. THIS WEEK Friday - South Rakkas Crew at Fortune Sound Club (147 E.Pender St) Feb.3- South Rakkas Crew, Rico Uno, Butter, Lil India & Genie FREE DOWNLOADABLE MIX: MICK BOOGIE REMIXES & RARITIES OF NAS & THE ROOTS GRAB IT http://mixstream.com/2012/01/illadelphmatic-by-mick-boogie-2. FREE DOWNLOADABLE MIX: BEST OF 2011 SMALLTOWN DJ'S http://soundcloud.com/smalltowndjs/smalltown-djs-best-2011#new-timed-comment-at-4629454. FORTUNE SOUND CLUB, VVO, STUSSY PRESENTS... SOUTH RAKKAS CREW (MAD DECENT) W/RICO UNO (THE FRESHEST), BUTTER, LIL INDIA Friday, Feb.3 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm SOUTH RAKKAS CREW: Diplo and 'N Sync? Deerhoof and Elephant Man? Tricky and Michael Jackson? M.I.A and Thom Yorke? Just one name links up this diverse, groundbreaking posse: forget Kevin Bacon--when it comes to six degrees of the most cutting-edge music production out there, there's only South Rakkas Crew. Rugged dancehall, shameless pop, hipster electro bangers, rude dubstep--fuck it, South Rakkas does it all. This unique combo of hit-making production and arrangement with hard-hitting dancehall sonics set the stage for SRC's inevitable global takeover. While South Rakkas keeps a foot in the pop game--Greggs was working with Michael Jackson on new material before the King of Pop died, and recently remixed the likes of BeyoncE, Kelis and LMFAO--they've also been acclaimed by the underground and critics alike.J oin the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/297704436937057 $15 at door LIVE NATION, GMANandRIZK.com PRESENT... THE CHERRYTREE POP ALTERNATIVE TOUR W/ LMFAO FAR EAST MOVEMENT, NATALIA KILLS, FRANK MUSIK, KAY, RYE RYE, COLETTE CARR Thursday, Feb.9 at at Pacific Coliseum, doors 6pm LMFAO announces the rescheduled date of their Vancouver concert will be on February 9TH at Pacific Coliseum. Tickets purchased for the postponed December show will be accepted on the date of the new show. Ticketholders are not required to exchange their tickets in advance. Refunds are available until January 13th at point of purchase. TICKETS ON SALE NOW Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000. Tickets also available at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Rogers Wireless Box Office or online at: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100473182B942B1? FORTUNE SOUND CLUB, BLK OUT PRESENT... DJ AYRES (THE RUB) BLK OUT ANNIVERSARY PARTY W/JP VALDES, MARVEL, BUTTER HELLO KITTY RAVE (LIVESTOCK ROOM) W/GRIZZANDOLE, HARVEY HARVEY, HUNTER EVEN Friday, Feb 10 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm DJ AYRES: Originally from Mississippi, DJ Ayres or Ayres Haxton Jr. as his parents know him, is famous for being the founding father of The Rub, the Brooklyn monthly party that swiftly gained a reputation for being "The Best Party in NYC" (New York Press) back in 2002 and to this day remains one of the staples of NYC nightlife. Combining everything from 80s pop and disco to house, reggae and hip-hop, The Rub provides "something for everyone, no matter what you're into," (resident Cosmo Baker) and in the process helped launch DJ Ayres into worldwide consciousness as one of the best mixtape-making, party djas around. Growing up on a diet of Delta Blues, Miami Bass, alternative rock and hip-hop, Dj Ayres paid dues in the upstate New York town of Poughkeepsie (along with the likes of Mark Ronson and Darshan Jesrani of Metro Area), where he divided his time between scratching in dorm rooms, hosting radio shows, djing at local bars, promoting shows and fulfilling his insatiable appetite for indie hip-hop singles and mixtapes - a pedigree that has now seen Ayres go on to dj in over 60 cities across the globe with the likes of Ghostface Killah, Public Enemy, The Chemical Brothers, Snoop Dogg, DJ AM, Z-Trip, Diplo, Santogold, Spank Rock, LCD Soundsystem, Justice and countless more. Further cementing his status as a key player in American club culture is the fact that Ayres has released over 20 remixes, both on his own T&A label (with partner Tittsworth) plus Money Studies, GAMM, ESL, Scion A/V and more. Ayres produced and released more than 40 mix CDs in the last five years, prompting The New York Times to hail him as"one of New York's best mixtape DJs." He cohosts two online radio shows with The Rub, and continues to play at fundraisers for Barak Obama, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Families of 911, Tsunami & Katrina survivors and more. Join the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/242918599110308 $15 at door FORTUNE SOUND CLUB, HHK VAN PRESENTS... HIP-HOP KARAOKE (HHK) FEBRUARY EDITION W/DJ SEKO & HOSTED BY DJ FLIPOUT Monday, Feb.13 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm Register ASAP as it always fills up fast. Old school or new school, we have a large list of available tracks for any walk-ins that want to come bless the mic. However, if you want to lock a spot to guarantee that you get to go on stage, we HIGHLY suggest sending your request to hhkvancouver@gmail.com. We will reply confirming your spot and your song. Sometimes an instrumental isn't available, but we will always try to accommodate, and we will always keep you informed. You must pre-register your songs at hhkvancouver@gmail.com if you want to spit. See some of the performances http://www.youtube.com/user/HHKvancouver. Join the HHK group https://www.facebook.com/groups/236972040515 and join the FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/292924857407145. Free before 10:30pm FORTUNE SOUND CLUB, SHARKS & HAMMERS PRESENT... DRE DAY W/FLIPOUT, JAY SWING, MARVEL, SEKO, RICO UNO, KUTCORNERS, AREMS, RELLY RELS, HEDSPIN, BUTTER, BRAND, RHEK Friday, Feb.17 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm Join us as we commemorate the good doctors birthday with a night of all DRE music from the songs he borrows to the sound he influences to the artists he works with to the artists he beefs with and of course his own platinum hits. We'll play it all. Plus "The Chronic" photobooth by Randy, gin & juices, cake and mad giveaways cause it's DRE DAY and everyone's celebrating! Big Dre sets in the main room + Dre all night in the Livestock room. Join the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/242548649149432. $15 at door L-R-G, FORTUNE SOUND PRESENT... RAEKWON (WU-TANG CLAN) UNEXPECTED VICTORY TOUR W/ JD ERA & HOUSEHOLD, CONSCIENCE & KILO-CEE Wednesday, Feb.22 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm Raekwon, (http://www.wutang-corp.com/artists/wu-artist.php?id=8), a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded numerous solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with other hip hop artists. Raekwon is often cited as one of the pioneers of the Mafioso rap sub-genre. In 2007, The editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987-2007).[4] The Miami New Times described Raekwon's music as being "street epics" that are "straightforward yet linguistically rich universes not unlike a gangsta Iliad. Join the FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/347267698631469/?context=create. Tickets available at Beatstreet, Dipt, Red Cat, Livestock (both stores) and online at (early birds $25 or reg $32) http://www.ticketzone.com/1117588-Raekwon-tickets/Raekwon-vancouver-Fortune-Sound-Club--BC-February-22-2012.html. EASY NOW, HAPPY ENDING FRIDAYS, VVO PRESENT... EASY NOW X HAPPY ENDING JANE BANG (NY/LA) DJ SET & PERFORMANCE GYPSY MARKET & FRIENDS FASHION SHOW ANDISHAE'S BIRTHDAY W/GENIE, CHERCHEZ, MARVEL + V A C A T I O N W/CRILLZ, A-SHAE, RELLY RELS Friday, Feb.24 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm It's Easy Now collaborating with Happy Ending Fridays and VVO to bring you the goods. An all start line up of dj's plus come early for the Gypsy Market & friends fashion show. Past guests: Flosstradamus, Toy Selectah (Mad Decent) , South Rakkas Crew (Mad Decent), Cosmo Baker (The Rub), Jr.Flo, Team Canada, Illo, Fashen, South Rakkas Crew, 4 Korners, Starting From Scratch, Pump, Psar, Neil Armstrong, My!Gay!Husband!, Sincerely Hana, Genie aka Erik Devereux, Jayceeoh, Wristpect, Love and Electrik, Smalltown DJ's, The Freshest, Dj Scratch, Skratch Bastid, Fashen (LA), Spider (LA), U-Tern, Tyler Fedchuk, My!Gay!Husband!, Paul Devro (Mad Decent), Hedspin, Just Blaze, Sega (Mad Decent), Wax Romeo, Tameil, Dominique Young Unique, Excel, Grahmzilla, Black Milk, Mayer Hawthorne, Eleven (The Rub), Jasmine Solano, Speakerbruser Rob, Benzi, Hunnicut & Co-op, Ayres (The Rub), Poirer (Ninja Tune), Drastik (Eh!Team Dj's), Jean Grae, Bonjay, Mike Gaff, Telephoned (Maggie Horn & Sammy Bananas), Willy Joy, Hunnicut & Co-op, Thee Mike B, Ayres (The Rub), Excel, Baby Yu, Jillionaire, Hatchmatik, MayaVanya (New Zealand), Ricky Mars (Partysnake), Cam Dales, Sam Demoe, Brenmar, Four Color Zack (Fools Gold), Roxy Cottontail and more.Join the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/146806218767473. $15 at door HAPPY ENDING FRIDAYS PRESENT... TDJ CO-OP & DJ HUNNICUTT'S TOUR DE FORCE ALSO WITH RICO UNO (THE FRESHEST), BUTTER (LIVESTOCK), MATT/DYLAN (HOT SEX & FINANCE) Friday, March 2 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm With their unique blends of hip hop, funk, electro, rock, reggae and anything else that gets bodies moving, the dynamic duo of DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt have been ruling the dance party scene in Winnipeg for nearly a decade. Together they have thrown dozens and dozens of parties at clubs (Doin' the Do!, Get on the Good Foot!) on riverboats (That's the Funky Ship!, The Funk Boat) roller rinks (A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays", Bounce Rock Skate Roll) and even ice skating rinks (Soul On Ice), all the while making each party unique, and challenging themselves to out-do the last. Join the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/334535833233276. $15 at door BOTH SHOWS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! LIVE NATION, GMANANDRIZK.COM PRESENT... MAC MILLER 'THE BLUE SLIDE PARK TOUR' Sunday, March 4 at Vogue Theatre (918 Granville St) all ages Saturday, March 5 at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St), 19+ Rising hip hop star, Mac Miller returns to Vancouver for two headlining performances, including an all ages show at the Vogue Theatre on March 4th and a 19 + show at the Commodore Ballroom on March 5th. LIVE NATION, GMANANDRIZK.COM PRESENT... NNEKA 'LIVE' IN CONCERT Tuesday, March 6 at Biltmore (2755 Prince Edward St) doors 8pm NNEKA: Nneka's songs may begin with personal experiences and homegrown sentiments, but global appeal imbues her music and its messages. She transcends boundaries, both geographic and aesthetic. Regardless of the listener's mother tongue, there is an immediacy to Nneka's singing -- be it pointed ("Don't Even Think") or poignant ("Stay," "Do You Love Me Now") -- that anyone can appreciate. Nneka is indivisible from the world she inhabits, and her art reflects that on every level. "I am what you hear," she concludes, succinctly. "I wouldn't be able to separate my music from me." Tickets on sale now for $15.00 (incl HST plus service charges) or charge by Phone 1-888-222-6608. Tickets also available in stores at Red Cat Records, Zulu, Highlife and Rogers Wireless Box Office or online at: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4240365 FORTUNE SOUND CLUB, HHK VAN PRESENTS... HIP-HOP KARAOKE (HHK) MARCH EDITION W/DJ SEKO & HOSTED BY DJ FLIPOUT Monday, March 12 at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender at Main in Chinatown) doors 9pm Register ASAP as it always fills up fast. Old school or new school, we have a large list of available tracks for any walk-ins that want to come bless the mic. However, if you want to lock a spot to guarantee that you get to go on stage, we HIGHLY suggest sending your request to hhkvancouver@gmail.com. We will reply confirming your spot and your song. Sometimes an instrumental isn't available, but we will always try to accommodate, and we will always keep you informed. You must pre-register your songs at hhkvancouver@gmail.com if you want to spit. See some of the performances http://www.youtube.com/user/HHKvancouver. Join the HHK group https://www.facebook.com/groups/236972040515 and join the FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/292924857407145. Free before 10:30pm TIMBRE CONCERTS, MSH SESSIONS PRESENT... JUSTICE Thursday, April 26 at PNE Forum (2901 Hastings St) doors 7pm, all ages w/19+ beer garden Justice is a French electronic music duo consisting of Gaspard Aug? (born 21 May 1979 in Besan?on) and Xavier de Rosnay (born 2 July 1982). The duo is one of the most successful groups on Ed Banger Records and is managed by the label's head, Pedro Winter. Justice is known for incorporating a strong rock and indie influence into their music and image. Their debut album ? was released in June 2007 to critical acclaim. The album was later nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Electronic/Dance Album" and came in at number 15 on Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2007 and number 18 on Blender's "25 Best Albums of 2007" list. It was nominated for the 2007 Shortlist Prize, losing out to The Reminder by Feist. Their remix of the MGMT song "Electric Feel" won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical in 2009. Join the Fb event https://www.facebook.com/events/305840109437786. Tickets on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004779762F7731 or CALL 604.280.4444 SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS