Friday 3/1 Radical Something - Eliquate - Dewey and the Peoples

Come rock with us at the Catalyst on Friday March 1st!!

Tickets ON SALE NOW: http://rad.so/SantaCruzRadTix

Also Performing:
Eliquate - www.facebook.com/eliquate
Dewey and the Peoples - www.facebook.com/DeweyandthePeoples

More Tour Dates at: http://RadConcerts.com/

Join the RADSQUAD Street Team to help promote the show and get free stuff! http://rad.so/RadSquad

Pre-Show Meet & Greet will begin at 7:30pm
Meet & Greet Ticket Includes:
-One General Admission Concert Ticket
-Exclusive Pre-Show Meet & Greet with Radical Something
-Exclusive Signed Poster, Signed CD, & Stickers

Friday, March 1st - The Catalyst Club(Santa Cruz)
(21+)($10/$14)(8:00PM)(Facebook)(Website)

Sophistafunk + Eliquate - Wednesday, January 16th

Sophistafunk + Eliquate Wednesday, January 16th Live Funk & Hip-Hop 8:30 PM, Doors Open 8:00 PM, $7/10,

Moe's Alley presents the Santa Cruz debut of SOPHISTAFUNK from New York.  Sophistafunk brings an infectious blend of live party funk and conscious live hip-hop.  Local favorites ELIQUATE round out this double bill making for a party not to be missed! "Combining the vibes of funk music with the intensity of hip hop and spoken-word poetry, Syracuse-based group SOPHISTAFUNK specializes in cross-genre music. The three-man band features vocals from Jack Brown, drums by Emanuel Washington, and keyboard, bass, & backup vocals by Adam Gold." - Evan Johnson, The Ithacan SOPHISTAFUNK met in 2007 and rapidly evolved into a national-touring live act. Known for their HUGE sound (created by only three members), the band has won over crowds with a captivating stage presence and tight musicianship. Rooted by old school funk / hip hop, the trio explores electronic dance grooves while infusing each tune with soul and positively charged lyrics. SOPHISTAFUNK is a multi-genre tour de force, jam packed with vintage tones and live instruments. Catch ONE show, and you will be hooked! What people are saying: "Syracuse’s SOPHISTAFUNK, who blended hip-hop, funk and rock flawlessly to create a sound very much their own, moved seamlessly between improvised jams on the keys, soul-filled choruses and blistering rapping... A remarkably proficient band of top notch musicians... a fantastic hip hop jazz band." - TJ Olsen, Beyond Race Magazine (New York City) "SOPHISTAFUNK has a genre-destroying range of musical ability and mix of socially-conscious lyrics. Much of the trio’s set was spent rifling through thick instrumental funk, fluid vocals, soul crooning, metal, reggae and intricate interplay between Adam Gold’s four-keyboard setup and Emanuel Washington’s drums -- an infectious journey that left the full crowd gasping for air." - Dan Rys, The Daily Free Press (Boston) "Syracuse's SOPHISTAFUNK, like the name implies, prefers its hip hop covered in a dripping later of funk. ...Between putting out an album, winning the 2009 Syracuse Big Break Contest, and opening for superstars like Fergie, it seems like the band is off to a great start." - Rob Sickelco, City News (Rochester) "SOPHISTAFUNK has proved that they have the staying power to make an impact on our scene. Their full summer schedule includes a number of club shows and an alarming amount of festival performances. Be sure to catch them on the road this summer, you will not be disappointed... Who knew that merging the new school with the old school could be this much fun?" - Selena Hodom, The Groovelink Magazine ABOUT ELIQUATE “If all we have are dreams, then dream big,” spits Elliot Wright, frontman and philosopher for the five-piece, California Beat Rock troubadours, Eliquate, on their latest EP, Who The F*ck is Eliquate? Packing an arsenal of rhymes that range from satirical social commentary and inner-soul searching to all-out, shake-your-ass-‘til-the floor-is-wet jams, Eliquate’s music has been charging parties up and down the West Coast since 2009. In that time span, they’ve graced the stage with underground royalty such as Murs, Del the Funky Homosapien, Zion-I, and RJD2 just to name a few. But, who the f*ck is Eliquate anyway? Unlike most MCs, Wright didn’t start writing until later in his life. His love for words pushed him to jot down more than just lyrics but meaningful messages for Wright’s peers to think about and connect with. The next piece of the puzzle would fall into place when a friend told him about a guy who was making beats that he might want to connect with. Wright met beat-maker and soon-to-be Eliquate guitarist, Jamie Schnetzler, one day as Schnetzler was eating some questionable-looking Chinese food. As Wright tells it, “I asked him if it was any good, he said, ‘yes.’ I tried it, it was, and I’ve trusted him ever since.” The dream would continue to grow over the next year with the addition of bass-slappin’ sounds by Cosmo Stevens, the pounding beats of Dan Wells and Tanner Christiansen’s blend of samples and keyboard. In 2010 Eliquate released their first album, Arch Rhythm, perfecting their sound by tapping into a social consciousness greater than any of their individual selves. “We wanted it to be party music with a purpose,” claims Schnetzler. Drawing influence from all musical styles, the creative quintet build an energetic, live performance that is second to none. On any given night, Eliquate will break from convention and bust into an improvised jam with Wright free-styling on the mic to every audience’s amusement. That’s where Eliquate’s real power lies: they’ll hook anyone on the dance floor with their passionate melodies and create fans with their ingenuity and insightful lyrics. So, who the f*ck is Eliquate? Well, now you know. They are a powerful mix of music and message currently rocking down doors on their Northwest Tour. But the final question remains: what does the future hold for our gang of intellectual deviants? Two words: dream big.

Wednesday, January 16th - Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz)

(21+)(8:30PM)($7/$10)(Facebook)(Website)
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Eliquate on TUMBLR

Eliquate is now on Tumblr, so if you are a Tumblr user check us out. 
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"Eliquate" The Day Job Tour

Oct. 10th - WWU - Bellingham, WA
(Email Us For Information: Thomas@eliquate.com)

Oct. 11th - UW - Seattle, WA
(Email Us For Information: Thomas@eliquate.com)

Oct. 12th - WSU - Pullman, WA
(Email Us For Information: Thomas@eliquate.com)

Oct. 13th - 2BITSALOON - Seattle, WA
(8PM)(21+)($5)(Facebook Event)(Website)


Oct. 14th - TBA
Oct. 15th - TBA
Oct. 16th - TBA

Oct. 17th - 215 Main - Point Arena, CA
(8PM)($10 )(TBA )(Facebook Event)(Website)

Oct. 18th - TRUCKER - Chico, CA
(4PM)(FREE)(ALL AGES)(Facebook Event)(Website)

Oct. 19th/20th - SPLATTER FESTIVAL - Chico, CA

(3Day Event)(All Ages)(Various Pricing)(Facebook Event)(Splatter Festival)

Back to School with Eliquate, Numerous, R2 the Specialist and Sam F - The Catalyst. Sept. 20th

What a better way to start Fall and the school year with a little music at the Catalyst?

Eliquate
www.eliquate.com

Numerous + R2 the Specialist
https://www.facebook.com/NumerousMusic
https://www.facebook.com/pages/R2-the-Specialist/120093588032535

SAM F
http://soundcloud.com/djsamf

The night will open with Numerous + R2 the Specialist. Eliquate will then rock the middle slot and SAM F will close down the night.

$7 at the Door
18+
Full Bar

The Catalyst Atrium

1011 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 423-1338

Streetlight San Jose Show

SanJose.com said some nice things about us...

Not to generalize about Santa Cruz MCs or anything, but did you ever notice that Santa Cruz MCs have a lot to say? Dense verbiage is the rule of the land, and Eliquate is no exception. He's both wordy and worldly, stepping to the mic with a laid-back flow that rolls like a wave but doesn't break for anything. In his song "The Nineties," he claims he would have "made it" in that decade, and he's probably right. His sound is live alt-rock meets alt-hop, with the emphasis on riffs and drums instead of beatmaking. With the '90s' imminent comeback, he shouldn't have long to wait before a bunch of white guys goofing in their basement with catchy raps, guitars, a monkey and the occasional zombie is cool again. - Steve Palopoli sanjose.com

Link to WriteUp

Facebook Event

Streetlight Records - San Jose
980 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 
4pm

 

BAYSE NIGHT @ BOCCI'S CELLAR

    

+throw a show bro presents+ "THE MILLION DOLLAR MASH UP"..says Charlie Sheen "FUNCTION OF THE SUMMER... says E-40 "PREMIERE DANCE PARTY.."says Megan Foxx Extreme Performences by; STRIDAH & ALABASTERKANE( NEXUS ) ELIQUATE ( 831 best band TWFPBZ ( The World Famous Pool BoyZ ) JAY SMITH BIATCH (Tesstarossas ) GIANT & PISTO (RECORD RELEASE) Plus SPECIAL LOCAL CELEBRITIES -FREE DANCE PARTY OF THE MILLENIUM>>

Friday, August10th- Bocci's Cellar (Santa Cruz, CA.)

(9PM)(All Ages)(FREE)(Facebook Event)(Bocci's Cellar)
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2012 Record Store Day- We play @ 2PM

Saturday, April 21th - Eliquate - Streetlight Records

Record Store Day - Streetlight Records (Santa Cruz, Ca) 

(FREE)(2PM)(ALL AGES)(Facebook Event)(Streetlight Records)

International Record Store Day! Featuring exclusive special releases from various artists and record labels, as well as free in-store performances all day. Go here for the list of official releases: http://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases Our lineup will be as follows: 10AM - DJ Tom LG 11AM - DJ Paw 1PM - BeBop 2PM - ELIQUATE (Won Best Band 2012 by the Santa Cruz Weekly Gold Awards) 3PM - EXPENDABLES (Signing immediately after) 4PM - Bad Light 5PM - Fast Asleep + DJs Rock 'n' Roll Vato and Alabama Nah + Special Guests The original idea for Record Store Day was conceived by Chris Brown, and was founded in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists in the United States and in various countries across the globe make special appearances and performances. Come, hang out, find out about some new artists and releases, or reconnect with ones you already love. This is one day out of the year, not to different from any other, that we all come together as consumers artists and independent retailers to celebrate the ART of MUSIC. Party!

Jesús and the Rabbis Birthday Show w/ Eliquate and God's Gravy

Jesús and the Rabbis Birthday Show w/ Eliquate and God's Gravy
Friday, January 13, 2012
w/ Jesus and the Rabbis & God's Gravy

Jesus and the Rabbis

God's Gravy

(5$)(21+)(8:00pm)

Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

Jesús and the Rabbis, Eliquate, and God's Gravy will be performing at the Rockit Room on Jan 13th to celebrate the birthdays of Jesús and our good friend, Ryan Brown. Ryan will being doing stand up comedy at 7:45pm so get there early so you don't miss the hilarity. All the music will start 8pm and will go til 11pm. The door cover is $5 and it's also a 21+ show (Sorry Kids). Come on out and Celebrate!!!


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