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Soul Summit Free Dance Party w/ Skeme Richards


  • Logan Square Auditorium 2539 North Kedzie Boulevard Chicago, IL, 60647 United States (map)

THANK YOU to everybody that came out to our debut at Logan Square Auditorium! What an incredible night that was. We’re ready to keep it moving in April as we welcome back to the party, Philly’s own, DJ SKEME RICHARDS! Skeme is part of the world famous ROCK STEADY CREW and Butta Bros. with DJ Supreme La Rock. Skeme has been doing it for almost 30 years as a DJ, Producer, and connoisseur of all things funky. He's also a collector of vintage TV and film. He'll be blessing us with visuals on the big screen form his personal stash! To get the full lowdown on this gentleman check his resume below. Please tell your pals and get there early SATURDAY NIGHT April 15th at Logan Square Auditorium! Admission is FREE! Early attendance recommended.

Photos from our March Party with Dug Infinite:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/soulsummitchicago/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155259002359074

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SKEME RICHARDS
Hailing from Philadelphia a city known for birthing internationally known DJ’s such as Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, King Brit and Rich Medina, Skeme Richards has put in nearly 30 years of DJing, Producing and indulging within other aspects of Hip Hop culture. Diggin and spinning everything from Funk & Soul, Classics, Hip Hop, Breaks, House and all things funky he continuously strives to separate himself from the pack while maintaining a first class status and satisfying his listeners at the same time. Since becoming a DJ for the world famous Rock Steady Crew, Skeme has had the opportunity to play events, parties and festivals worldwide and has mastered the art of keeping dance floors packed by setting the tone early and reading his crowd properly.

Skeme has shared turntable duties with some of the best in the industry including Maseo (De La Soul), Shortkut (Beat Junkies), Tony Touch, Bobbito, Rob Swift (The X-Ecutioners), DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5), Pete Rock, DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, J.Rocc (Beat Junkies), Miles (Breakestra), DJ Muro, DJ P-Trix, Greg Belson and other highly respected DJ’s.

In addition to being a globally known DJ, Skeme has also become recognized in the collectors market as a major collector of Black cinema memorabilia, film posters and other highly sought after items from personalities like Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Isaac Hayes, Julius ”Dr. J” Erving, Muhammad Ali and the legendary Bruce Lee. These pieces have recently introduced him to the gallery scene which many of his items have been on display for audiences to see.

Recently Skeme has put his efforts into Nostalgia King, an online experience with a focus on Funk, Soul, Jazz, international Soundtracks and independent Hip Hop. In addition to the music itself, NK also takes a serious look at art and film and feature visual artists and photographers from across the globe that continue to successfully carry on a long tradition of creating incredible works by hand, while living in a digital era. As a contributing writer to various music and culture magazines, Skeme Richards continues to reach a wide range of readers across the globe with thought provoking articles, interviews, travel tips and his new food based video series “The Drop – A Conversation Over Beef”.

We are super excited to welcome Skeme back to the party. He rocked us back in the summer of 2013. Not only did he kill it on the decks, but he also laced the party people with a collection of his incredible film archive. Ranging from obscure movies to 60s/70s TV commercials. So come party with us to hear AND see all the awesomeness that is Skeme Richards. LET’S GO!

Web Site:
http://nostalgiaking.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DJSkemeRichardsOfficial/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/hotpeasandbutta

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/skemerichards/

Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/discover/skeme-richards/

Discogs Butta Bros. Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edP1jggw7V0

Skeme Richards @ Soulelujah Mix:
https://www.mixcloud.com/Soulelujah/skeme-richards/

Battle of the Gods 2016 | Crazy Legs (Rock Steady) - Storm (Battle Squad) | Dj Skeme Richards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNM4vDbwBc

Butta 45's at Holy Groove Festival 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOVfV7iWA_8

Skeme Richards at Funky Sole LA
https://vimeo.com/8174801

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Explosive, raw R&B, Soul and Funk will be laid down by DJs:

SLOPPY WHITE - Lick my Gimmick
DAVE MATA - Impala Sound Champions
DUKE GRIP - Spectrum
SKEME RICHARDS - The Nostalgia King, Butta Bros., Philly

DRINK SPECIALS
This month we're happy to team up with Lagunitas Brewing Company. They’ll have stations set up with all their beer at just $4!

LSA is CASH ONLY BAR

Movies for the evening provided courtesy of ODD OBSESSIONS!

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SOUL SUMMIT PROMO VIDEO
We’re stoked to have a brand spankin new promo video, check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHIfoXwK8fY

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NEW SILK SCREEN POSTER
Here's our new silk screen poster designed by Scott "Sloppy White" Williams! 18x24, 1 color screen print on Aged Newsprint Paper. Available for purchase at the show and on our web site:

https://www.facebook.com/soulsummitchicago/photos/a.238787774073.136484.223380994073/10155283072654074/?type=3&theater

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GIVEAWAY ALERT
We'll be giving away posters and drink tokens via our Facebook page and email list. So if you haven't yet, like us on Facebook and join our email list on our website:

http://www.soulsummitchicago.com/

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/soulsummitchicago

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