PULLLUUP! A BIG DANCEHALL PARTY
PULLLUUP! A BIG DANCEHALL PARTY Saturday, August 31stDoors 10pm | 21+ Juniormixx + Rayvon And More A Big Dancehall Party STRAIGHT ANTHEMS!! Soca | Afrobeats | Ampiano | Dancehall | Reggae This is a Standing Event (Dancing). If you are looking for seating please explore our VIP Seating Options which are available!
SIN CITY: A Vegas Takeover
SIN CITY: A VEGAS TAKEOVEREmber Music Hall | Saturday, August 17th Prepare for the ultimate VEGAS experience as Ember Music Hall transforms for SIN CITY: A VEGAS TAKEOVER! Enjoy Bottle Wars, confetti, dancers, and top DJs bringing you the biggest party of the year. This is a ticketed event with VIP Bottle Service available.Standing room + VIP Sections only. Music by DJ Hypeee & Polo Brown, spinning the best of Hip-Hop, Dance, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, and House from 9 PM to 2 AM. Expect Vegas-inspired drinks, dancers, and live LED visuals on screen!Dress Code:Ladies, wear your sexiest outfit, and gentlemen, dress to impress. Show up in your best GQ style and enjoy a night to remember! Presented byA-Money | LXGRP.com | FACEJAY ELITE | KARIB KINGS
Champagne Drip
Champagne Drip With Support From: Sexual Tension || Qrispy || Chopstix || KnowhereFriday, November 8th18+ Champagne Drip, the musical incarnation of Los Angeles-based producer Sam Pool, was born out of a philosophy that innovation springs from inspiration. Pool had carved out a unique place for himself in the bass music community; performing under the moniker of SPL for over 10 years and releasing drum & bass, dubstep, and trap-oriented music on respected labels such as Barcode, Tech Itch, Evol Intent, Sub Human, Rottun, and SMOG Recordings. SPL’s music was fully immersed in sound design, a musical landscape comprised of melodic, dark, and refined touches. By the Summer of 2014, Pool came to the realization that he had pushed the SPL project to its sonic boundaries and in order to evolve musically, he would need a new project to explore lighter textures and richer melodies. Rooted in jungle and bass music and built around elements of blippy 8-bit sounds, arpeggios, and lush 80s synths, Champagne Drip launched as a decidedly tropical and uplifting sounding project. Operating at first in anonymity, Champagne Drip made a big splash thru the release of official remixes of Bassnectar (Amorphous Music) and Elliphant (Mad Decent). Shortly thereafter, he released his debut EP “Radio Bikini” on Mad Decent in September of 2014. Over the first year of the project’s history, press outlets were fascinated with the unique sound, but also with uncovering the identity of the secretive producer behind the music. “Radio Bikini” was subsequently remixed by electronic upstarts Big Wild, Lazerdisk, Mayhem, and Son of Kick and released in the Spring of 2015 as “Remix Bikini”. In the Fall of 2015, Champagne Drip released his 2nd EP for Mad Decent, “Journey Into The Champagne Sea”. Whereas his first EP explored more overtly tropical overtones, “Journey” went into deeper and darker musical territory. After spending one full year refining his sound in the studio, he finally revealed himself as the former SPL in 2016; performing across the US at such festivals as Mysteryland, WTFest?, Imagine, Enchanted Forest, and Lights All Night. Building up anticipation for his next original recordings, Champagne Drip released the stand alone single “Open Your Eyes”, which was featured on the official Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign fundraising compilation “Rave4Bernie”. Official remixes for Grandtheft (Mad Decent), Cardinox (Warner Brothers), and Dillon Francis & NGHTMRE (Mad Decent) followed. Champagne Drip capped off an already busy 2016 with the release of two new EPs; “Poseidon” via Quality Goods Records and “Of Course I Still Love You” via Saturate Records. Official remixes for Zeds Dead & Diplo, UZ, and DAWN all saw early 2017 releases. Champagne Drip is set to have his biggest year yet in 2017, with multiple EPs scheduled for release on DeadBeats Records as well as forthcoming remixes for 12th Planet and Mayhem, which are due for Summer releases.
Reaper Presents: Challenger
Reaper Presents: ChallengerThursday, November 7thDoors open at 8pm | 18+ Reaper: A US drum and bass DJ and producer known for their unique sound, energy, and aggressive sonics. Their sound blends various drum and bass styles, including neuro, jump-up, jungle, and early 2000s tracks. Reaper released their debut in 2019 and has over 30 million streams across digital platforms. They’ve played at many festivals and venues, including Insomniac’s EDC Las Vegas and Orlando, Nocturnal Wonderland, Countdown NYE, and Excision’s Lost Lands.
MARAUDA: RETRIBUTION TOUR
MARAUDA: RETRIBUTION TOUR Support From: VKTM || KVN || Miyan Tansen || KomplexSaturday, August 24th18+ Hamish Prasad, professionally known as Marauda, is a Sydney based producer who has taken the world by storm with his gut wrenching and provocative noise which summons a darkness within the souls of his listeners. Marauda continues to inspire awe within the EDM world, breaking the constraints of the norm. Through his relentless, punishing live sets he devours his followers into the wretchedness of depravity, hybrid soundscapes and malevolent force.
Bollywood Night: Dance Party
Bollywood Night: A Dance PartyDoors 8:30pm | 18+ Special Guest DJ DJ GAREEMA // Miss India DC Get ready for the most epic Bollywood bash in Richmond! Join us at Ember Music Hall on Friday, July 13th, for an electrifying night of non-stop dancing to the hottest Bollywood beats, bhangra grooves, sizzling Hindi remixes, and pop anthems spun by the sensational DJ GAREEMA. Don’t miss out – tickets are on sale now! It’s a party you won’t want to miss.
The South Got Something to Say
The South Got Something to SaySaturday, June 29thDoors: 10pm | 21+Welcome to The South Got Something To Say! Join us on Sat Jun 29, 2024 at Ember Music Hall Prepare for a night full of your favorite Southern hits from the past , present , and future! The Soundtrack for this special event will be provided by The Heavy Hitter DJ Lonnie B and Markus Gold! Mark your calendars and get ready for a night you won’t forget. See you there!
Mingus Awareness Project
Mingus Awareness ProjectSaturday, August 10thAll Agesw// No Bs Brass Band // Michael Hawkins and the Brotherhood Mingus Awareness Project concerts have been presented since 2007 — in Richmond, VA (Balliceaux, The Camel, CenterStage Rhythm Hall and Firehouse Theatre); and the Chicago area (Velvet Lounge, FitzGerald’s, Jazz Showcase, Hideout, HotHouse and Martyrs’). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a rapidly progressive disease that causes muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and swallowing and, generally, complete paralysis. In most cases, while the body continues to deteriorate, the mind remains unaffected. The disease does not discriminate, striking any age, gender and race. Every 90 minutes, someone in the US is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes, someone in the US dies of ALS. There is no known cure for ALS and, once diagnosed, patients typically live only three to five years. NOBS Brass: Founders Reggie Pace and Lance Koehler have cast this 11-piece band in which nearly every member has had conservatory training, holding various degrees in music. In putting together the compositions and arrangements, the “b.s.” has been stripped to give the audience something solid, unique, organic, real, and powerful. They have the look of New Orleans with the raw sound all their own — music is a true definition of the “Richmond sound.” Based in Richmond, Virginia, No BS! Brass Band has quickly earned a reputation as a premiere band to see for heart-pounding energy and uncontrollable dancing. They take their music into uncharted territory, embracing the spirit of New Orleans into its original East Coast modern funk and fearlessly combining elements of James Brown, John Coltrane, Michael Jackson, and Led Zeppelin into their fiercely original sound. Michael Hawkins and The BrotherhoodMichael Hawkins, a charismatic bassist based in Richmond, Virginia, has performed with jazz legends like Jimmy Heath, Eric Alexander, and Gary Bartz. He’s toured internationally and played at prestigious venues such as The Village Vanguard in New York City. Locally, his band “Michael Hawkins and the Brotherhood” is a top jazz ensemble in RVA. Since 2018, they’ve been wowing audiences across the Richmond area and beyond. https://www.michaelhawkinsmusic.com/
PULLLUUP! A BIG DANCEHALL PARTY
PULLLUUP! A BIG DANCEHALL PARTYSaturday, July 6thDoors: 10pm | 21+ Music: Jr. Mixx & FriendsSpecial Food Vendor bringing the best Caribbean Food! A Big Dancehall Party STRAIGHT ANTHEMS!! Soca | Afrobeats | Ampiano | Dancehall | Reggae This is a Standing Event (Dancing). If you are looking for seating please explore our VIP Seating Options which are available!
Long Beach Dub Allstars
Long Beach Dub Allstarsw/ Iriespect & Soundwave Supply Co.Tuesday, July 9thDoors 7:30pm | 18+ Long Beach Dub Allstars have always taken chances and have never been afraid to chart into unknown musical territory. “Echo Mountain High” sees them experimenting with some heavy psychedelics and finds the band playing some hard classic dub anthems along with some wild experiments, showcasing the band’s free spirit and fearlessness to venture into the unknown. Opie Ortiz describes the sound “I feel with the self-titled album, it was an old-time vibe we were going for, and Cameron Webb has more of a punk-rock approach. This new album has more of a soul feel to it, and we experimented with a bunch of sounds like Roger playing a mellotron on ‘Fly So High’, which gave it a sort of Beatles ‘Strawberry Fields’ vibe. ” Joining the Dub Allstars on this mind-altering musical journey are Chris Dowd (Fishbone), who adds his trombone flavor to one track, some sweet vocals on another and some of his iconic keys on two others. Devin Morrison (Expanders/Man Like Devin) and Jesse Wagner (Aggrolites), lend some singing on a few tracks. Philieano (Doobie Raider) jumps on two tracks to rap and sing some harmonies, and local Long Beach ripper, Travis Goertz, plays a little slide guitar on one track. The album’s first single “Precious Time” was inspired by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that took the lives of nearly 16,000 people and injured thousands of others. Frontman Opie Ortiz was visiting when the earthquake happened and the harrowing experience stuck with him. “I was there when it happened visiting my brother Philieano, but luckily we were on the west side in Nagasaki,” he remembers. “It was a real eye opener being in a different country in a state of emergency. I was speaking with a person in our crew who played guitar with the One Big Family Band, his name is Yuichiro Oku, and he said I should write a song and call it ‘Precious Time’ because time is precious.” Today’s generation of reggae-rock fans may not fully understand how critical this group was to the reggae-rock genre, following Sublime’s conclusion in 1996. They played at a time when social media was non-existent. Live-videos of their early performances are mostly of grainy VHS quality, while most live-photos shot by fans were with throw-away cameras. There was no Youtube, Facebook, and this was before Myspace or even iTunes. They were the torch bearers of a genre that Sublime introduced and the original ‘Dub Allstars lineup included most of the players who were involved in cultivating that Reggae-Rock sound with Brad Nowell. Seeing them reunite and perform new music after a 15-year absence is exciting. Together these musical professors and legends from Long Beach have engineered a new studio album that adds to the legacy of Long Beach Dub Allstars. 25 years later the band has found its resurgence with Opie Ortiz(vocals), Miguel Happoldt (guitar), Tim Wu (horns) joined by Roger Rivas (keys), Ed Kampwirth (bass) and Gil Sharone(drums).