[CONTEST] Win Tickets to See DJ Shadow DJ Live in Toronto on October 6

Gonna keep it simple(-ish). Just tweet:

“@Stellaskid: I wanna win tickets to see @DJShadow’s Live DJ Set at @TheDanforthMH on Oct. 6 in Toronto”

and I will select a winner at random at noon on Friday (Oct. 5). Good Luck!

Wanna see what else Embrace has got poppin’ over the next couple months? Then CLICK HERE to read their October newsletter.

[CONTEST] Win Tickets to see Action Bronson with Philly Moves & Patrick McGuire at The Hoxton in Toronto

Yes! Another contest from The Kitchen. This one for two pair of FREE tickets to see Action Bronsolini this Thursday live at The Hoxton in Toronto. Recommended especially if you missed him opening for Rae & Ghost at their amazing NXNE show at Yonge-Dundas Square back in June. All you have to do to win is tweet the following:

“@Stellaskid: I Want the tickets to see @ActionBronson, @PhillyMoves and @PatrickMcGuire at @The_Hoxton Aug. 9”

I will select two winners at random from all correctly-written tweets at 6PM EST this Wed. (August 8). Follow me (even if just temporarily) so I can DM you in the event you’re a winner. CLICK HERE for more info on this event on Facebook.

Previously on The Kitchen:

– Listen to Action on Mayhem Lauren‘s most recent mixtape

– The track that really started off the Action mania: “Barry Horowitz”

[Tickets courtesy of EMBRACE]

[Event] The Takaba Revue presents: Wordburglar & More Or Les live at The Central in Toronto

Upcoming event from the homie (and excellent hip-hop artist), Modulok featuring recent Kitchen post subject, Wordburglar. Here’s the plug:

The Takaba Revue is pleased to announce the 4th installment this Thurs Aug 2 featuring none other than Toronto via Halifax nerd-rap kingpin WORDBURGLAR alongside hometown hip-hop hero MORE OR LES. These guys put on an incredible live show, not to be missed! Plus our resident DJs the mighty K ZAR and DJ SESSION with all their dirty vinyl goodness.

PWYC but, as usual, all proceeds go to support Antifa.ru, anti-fascist activists in Russia facing political persecution for their courage to stand up against the current climate of neo-fascist anti-immigrant bullsh*t.

CLICK HERE for more details.

[Audio] Listen to the Polaris Long List Salon, Toronto Panel Discussion

Missed me at the Polaris Long List Salon from a couple weeks ago? It’s now available for download via AUX-TV’s podcast channel or just click play below (note: audio is little shaky in parts and also, if you are reading this and the streaming player is looking crazy, just mouse over it to highlight the play button). Other salon panelists were Liisa Ladouceur, James Keast (moderator), Aaron Levin and Michael Joffe.

BTW: damn, I look terrible in this picture. Seriously, I look like I’m balding! And on a re-listen to this audio, I am amazed at how many times I used the term, ‘quote-unquote hip-hop‘ – smdh. Also I know, I gotta finish my reviews of all the 2012 long list nominees. Only three to go….

[via AUX-TV]

[Event] TODAY in Toronto: The Other Side of Hip-Hop with Famed Hip-Hop Photograher, Ernie Paniccioli

If I wasn’t working I’d take a run out the east end to check this….

On Tuesday July 3rd from 2PM to 4PM, Ernie Pannicioli, who has photographed everyone from the late Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. to Eminem and Lauryn Hill will be presenting his works to Scarborough youth at the Scarborough Civic Centre inside the City’s council chambers. During this one of a kind presentation Ernie will be showing a slideshow of the iconic, eye-catching photography he has done over the years, as well as showing The Other Side Of Hip-Hop, a documentary of the life, politics and photography of Paniccioli. Following the exhibition, there will be a moderated Q&A period which will allow audience members to hear from Ernie, who is also a motivational speaker and ask him questions about his journey and career highlights.

Who: Ernie Pannicioli, Premiere Hip-Hop Photographer in America
What: Presenting exhibit of work, showing of The Other Side Of Hip-Hop Documentary & Speaking Engagement for Scarborough Youth (presented by East Metro Youth Services and Manifesto)
When: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 @ 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scarborough Civic Centre

About Ernie Pannicioli
Regarded by most to be the premier “Hip-Hop photographer in America”, Paniccioli first made his foray into the culture in 1973 when he began capturing the ever-present graffiti art dominating New York City. Armed with a 35-millimeter camera, Paniccioli has recorded the entire evolution of Hip Hop. From Grandmaster Flash at the Roxy (a popular Manhattan nightclub of the late 70’s and early 1980s), to the athletic moves of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, to the fresh faces of Queen Latifah, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, and Lauryn Hill.

CLICK HERE to learn more via the Facebook event page