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2013-02-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

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Passin' Me By

2013-02-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

This Monday Fortune Sound presents Hip-Hop Karaoke (HHK) February Edition with DJ Seko, hosted by Flipout and special guest Emotionz. $3 before 10:30pm or $7 after. Tuesday Perryscope Concerts, MRG & HillyDilly.com present Pharcyde 20th Anniversary Tour with Evil Ebenezer & A.Ro of Elekwent Folk. $25 advance tickets available at Red Cat, Beatstreet and online HERE. Wednesday Jellyfish Recording & Cherchez La Femme present Dilla Day Vancouver with Frank Nitt, Illa J, Nick Wisdom, Headspace, Young Braised, Jolin Ras, Aro, Cherchez and Potatohead People 7" Vinyl Release Party. Come celebrate the life of the legendary producer J Dilla with your local Dilla heads! Thursday Fortune Sound Club, W2 Media & VIMAF present Indigenous AfterDark: Electric PowWow Edition with A Tribe Called Red, The Librarian, Dubconscious, Ostwelve, 1491 Lounge and in the Livestock Room with Deano, MukLuk & Annashay. $15 advance tickets available online HERE and in stores at Highlife, DIPT, Red Cat, Beatstreet & Livestock (West 4th). Happy Ending Fridays presents Thugli with guests Rich A, Brendan Butter, Tristan Orchard Bday Set, in the Livestock Room with Dubconscious & Rhek, A-Shae Bday party in the Karaoke Room and Zoe Peled's Birthday Party! $10 advance tickets HERE (no guestlist). Sup Fu? Saturdays & Hyphy present Baby Yu with Marlon J English & Casio Co Pilot.

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JUST ANNOUNCED
Wednesday, March 6- Thao & The Get Down Stay Down w/ Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside
Monday, March 18- Hip-Hop Karaoke March '93 & '94 tracks only w/ Seko & Flipout
Friday, March 29- My!Gay!Husband!, Ricky Mars, 8prn, Sailor Gerry, Mike Rod & LeChance
Sunday, March 31- Sneaky Sound System (live PA & DJ set) w/ Dinka & Pure Addiction
Tuesday, June 4- !!! (Chk Chk Chk) with special guests
Thursday, May 2- Bleached, Ex Cops, Johnny De Courcy & The Death Rangers & Mandy-Lyn
Friday, May 10- Early Show: Shabazz Palaces w/ special guests

FEBRUARY

Monday, February 18- Hip-Hop Karaoke (HHK) February w/ DJ Seko, Flipout & Emotionz
Tuesday, February 19- Pharsyde 20th Anniversary Tour w/ Evil Ebenezer & A.Ro
Wednesday, February 20- Dilla Day w/ Frank Nitt, Illa J, Nick Wisdom, Headspace & more!
Thursday, February 21- A Tribe Called Red w/ The Librarian & Dubconscious
Friday, February 22- Thugli w/ Rich A, Butter, Tristan Orchard, Dubconscious, Rhek & more!
Saturday, February 23- Sup Fu? Saturdays w/ Baby Yu, Marlon J English & Casio Co Pilot
Tuesday, February 26- The Legendary Rakim w/ J Dennis, J.U.L.S. & Jay Swing
Wednesday, February 27- Cupcake Throwdown
Thursday, February 28- Shlohmo Laid Out Tour w/ D33J, 8prn & #Basedgoth

MARCH
Friday, March 1- Michael Red, Lee Spielman, Adross, Rico Uno, Butter, Cherchez & more!
Monday, March 4- Darwin Deez w/ Caged Animals

Tuesday, March 5- 2 Live Crew NEW DATE w/ Too High Crew, M!G!H!, Blondtron & more!
Wednesday, March 6- Thao & The Get Down Stay Down w/ Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside
Thursday, March 7- Heroes x Villains w/ Key Nyata & DJ Cherchez
Friday, March 8- South Rakkas Crew (Mad Decent) 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Sunday, March 10- Flight Facilities w/ Jess, Pure Addiction, Pat Lok & Savemeboots

Thursday, March 14- The Road to Paid Dues Tour w/ Murs, Fashawn, Prof & DJ Seko
Friday, March 15- Jolin Ras, Yurie, Relly Rel$, Rico Uno, Dr. Seiz, Dre Grimmes & T-Pick
Monday, March 18- Hip-Hop Karaoke March '93 & '94 tracks only w/ Seko & Flipout

Wednesday, March 20- Born Ruffians w/ The Elwins
Friday, March 22- Rad Times x HEF w/ Cam Dales, Cherchez, Sincerely Hana & more!
Saturday, March 23- Early Show: Kitty (Pryde) w/ Young Braised, Ladyfrnd & Wobangs
Tuesday, March 26- Breakbot (Ed Banger) w/ Matty C, Savemeboots & Phil David
Thursday, March 28- Mr. Cheeks (Lost Boyz) w/ Stimulant J, Heatwave, 151 & Cashius Clay
Friday, March 29- My!Gay!Husband!, Ricky Mars, 8prn, Sailor Gerry, Mike Rod & LeChance
Sunday, March 31- Sneaky Sound System (live PA & DJ set) w/ Dinka & Pure Addiction

Hip-Hop Karaoke (HHK) February

2013-02-16T20:04:00.000-08:00

This Monday February 18th Fortune Sound presents Hip-Hop Karaoke (HHK) February Edition with DJ Seko, hosted by Flipout and special guest Emotionz. Pre-register your songs to hhkvancouver@gmail.com. $3 before 10:30pm or $7 after. More event info HERE.

Pharcyde at Fortune Sound

2013-02-15T00:07:00.000-08:00

This Tuesday February 19th Perryscope Concerts, MRG & HillyDilly.com present Pharcyde 20th Anniversary Tour with Evil Ebenezer & A.Ro of Elekwent Folk. $25 advance tickets available at Red Cat, Beatstreet and online HERE. More event info HERE.

To mark the twentieth anniversary of Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, DJ Chris Read from the UK put together this special mixtape for O.G. West Coast label Delicious Vinyl. Download it HERE.

Dilla Day at Fortune Sound

2013-02-14T22:31:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday February 20th Jellyfish Recording & Cherchez La Femme present Dilla Day Vancouver with Frank Nitt, Illa J, Nick Wisdom, Headspace, Young Braised, Jolin Ras, Aro, Cherchez and Potatohead People 7" Vinyl Release Party. Come celebrate the life of the legendary producer J Dilla with your local Dilla heads. More event info HERE.

A Tribe Called Red at Fortune Sound

2013-02-13T21:56:00.000-08:00

This Thursday February 21st Fortune Sound Club, W2 Media & VIMAF present Indigenous AfterDark: Electric PowWow Edition with A Tribe Called Red, The Librarian, Dubconscious, Ostwelve, 1491 Lounge and in the Livestock Room with Deano, MukLuk & Annashay. Early bird tickets are now sold out, $15 advance tickets available online HERE and in stores at Highlife, DIPT, Red Cat, Beatstreet & Livestock (West 4th). More event info HERE.

Thugli at Happy Ending Fridays

2013-02-12T01:07:00.000-08:00

This Friday February 22nd Happy Ending Fridays presents Thugli (Toronto) with guests Rich A, Brendan Butter, Tristan Orchard Bday Set, in the Livestock Room with Dubconscious & Rhek, A-Shae Bday party in the Karaoke Room and Zoe Peled's Birthday Party! $10 advance tickets HERE (no guestlist) and more event info HERE.

Download Rich-A's Exclusive Happy Ending Fridays Mix HERE.

Baby Yu, MJE & Casio Co Pilot

2013-02-11T20:42:00.000-08:00

Saturday February 23rd Hyphy & Sup Fu? Saturdays present Baby Yu with Marlon J English & Casio Co Pilot. More event info HERE.

Tyler, The Creator - Domo 23

2013-02-10T16:31:00.000-08:00

The Legendary Rakim at Fortune Sound

2013-02-09T17:53:00.000-08:00

Tuesday February 26th Fortune Sound Club presents The Legendary Rakim (Eric B & Rakim) with guests J Dennis, J.U.L.S. & Jay Swing. Limited $20 early bird tickets available online HERE ($25 for advance tickets). More event info HERE.

**THIRD TIME'S A CHARM CONTEST**

They say that good things happen in threes. Rakim will be back in Vancouver on February 26 for his (third) long-awaited show.

We want to know: what do you think are the three best qualities that make Rakim such a unique performer? Extra challenge: show or tell us in a photograph and extra points for incorporating Fortune or an image of the flyer or link.

Send us a picture, and a few words that tell your story to contests@fortunesoundclub.com. All entries must be received by February 23 to qualify. The winner will be determined by "likes" and a judging panel.

Winner receives:
3 tickets to RAKIM (February 26)
3 tickets to a Happy Ending Friday of your choice (special events omitted)
3 tickets to a Sup? Fu Saturday of your choice (special events omitted)

Valentwerk w/ Lady Recap

2013-02-08T13:37:00.000-08:00

February 14 2013 Fortune Sound Club presented V.A.L.E.N.T.W.E.R.K. with Lady and guests Falcons, G3nesis, Blondtron & Cherchez. See more photos HERE.

Cupcake Throwdown

2013-02-07T17:47:00.000-08:00

Wednesday February 27th is the 4th annual Cupcake Throwdown! 25 bakers will be coming together to raise funds for Five Star Footy Club who put on soccer camps for kids, Friends of RainCity Housing who put on dinners for the DTES community and Leaky Heaven Youth who assist in the artistic development of children. $10 advance tickets HERE and more event info HERE.

Happy Ending Fridays March

2013-02-06T00:50:00.000-08:00

See what's coming up this March at Happy Ending Fridays...

Shlohmo at Fortune Sound

2013-02-05T12:19:00.000-08:00

Thursday February 28th Blueprint Events, #FVDED & Fortune Sound Club present Shlohmo on the Laid Out Tour with D33J, 8prn & #Basedgoth. $20 advance tickets available HERE and more event info HERE.

AraabMuzik - For Professional Use Only Mixtape

2013-02-04T14:24:00.000-08:00

Download the new AraabMuzik mixtape "For Professional Use Only" HERE.

Michael Red at Happy Ending Fridays

2013-02-03T02:43:00.000-08:00

Friday March 1st Happy Ending Fridays presents Michael Red (Lighta! Sound/Low Indigo) with Lee Spielman & Adross (TTC), What Are Doing To Participate After Party, Rico Uno, Cherchez, Brendan Butter, Noodls and karaoke party hosted by Rap Goofz. More event info HERE.

Three Loco - Beer

2013-02-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

Darwin Deez

2013-02-01T14:44:00.000-08:00

Monday March 4th Timbre Concerts presents Darwin Deez with special guests Caged Animals. $13 advance tickets on sale Friday December 7th at Red Cat, Zulu and online HERE. More event info HERE.

REUP x HEF Recap

2013-01-30T00:13:00.000-08:00

Friday February 15 2013 was REUP x Happy Ending Fridays with Seko, Rico Uno, Genie, in the Livestock Room with Point^Click & Kline for Secret City, the DIPT Spring 2013 Fashion Show and the release of a REUP x LRG long sleeve tee. See more photos HERE.

2 Live Crew - NEW DATE!

2013-01-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

Tuesday March 5th Fortune Sound Club & Glory Days present 2 Live Crew NEW DATE with the World Famous XXX Dancers, Too High Crew, My!Gay!Husband!, The Phonograff, Cherchez & Blodntron. $20 advance tickets available at Beatstreet, Highlife, DIPT, Red Cat and online HERE. More event info HERE.

Gucci Mane - Choosin & I Wonder

2013-01-28T16:36:00.000-08:00

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

2013-01-27T13:19:00.000-08:00

Wednesday March 6th Perryscope Concerts, The Georgia Straight & Scene in the Dark present Thao & The Get Down Stay Down with guests Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside. $15 advance tickets available at Red Cat and online HERE. More event info HERE.

Fool's Gold Radio 17

2013-01-26T13:44:00.000-08:00

New Fool's Gold Radio Episode 17 by A-Trak. Get it HERE.

1. Style Of Eye feat. Gina Turner - Ray Dee Oh (AM Mix/A-Trak Intro Edit) [Fool's Gold]
2.Grizzly Bear Gun Shy Lindstrom Remix
3. Shinishi Osawa & Paul Chambers - Fuzzbox (Alex Gopher Remix)
4. Eurocrates - Follow Me
5. Alan Braxe - One More Chance (Lifelike Remix)
6. LouLou Players & Saram Jey - Hum Hum
7. Disclosure feat. AlunaGeorge - White Noise
8. Miguel Puente - Small Proposition
9. Justice - Helix (Gesaffelstein Remix)
10. Duke Dumont- Street Walker
11. KW Griff - Good Man
12. Salva & Brenmar - Let Me Bang
13. A-Trak feat. GTA - Landline (IlluminatiAMS Remix)
14. Boddika - Soul What (Boddika Remix)
15. Rotze - Schnaps
16. Nick Curly - Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
17. Duke Dumont & A*M*E - Need U (100%)
18. Myd - Freak Andy
19. Bondax - You're So
20. Tracques - 5 In The Morning
21. Riton - Lost My Mind
22. Cashmere Cat - Mirror Maru
23. Gregor Salto & DJ Chuckie - Toys Are Nuts 2013
24. Codes - Get Down
25. Wise D & Kobe - Check Out The Groove
26. Charli XCX - You (Ha Ha Ha)
27. Oliver - The Night Is On My Mind (Mechanical EP/Fool's Gold)

Heroes x Villains + Key Nyata at Fortune Sound

2013-01-25T22:06:00.000-08:00

Thursday March 7th Hyphy, Cherchez & Fortune Sound present Heroes x Villains plus Key Nyata (Raider Klan) and guest DJ Cherchez. Limited $10 early bird tickets go on sale Friday February 8th at 9am online HERE and $15 advance tickets available online and in stores at DIPT, Beatstreet, Zulu, Highlife & Red Cat. More event info HERE.

Lydia White - Photography

2013-01-24T01:07:00.000-08:00

A few images from Lydia White's series "Earth Vents". See more of her work HERE.