Published on April 3rd, 2013 | by Mace & Crown Administrator
The Baltimore-based charity organization Music 4 More hosted its first music festival in Chesapeake this past weekend.
On March 29 and 30, Hampton Roads welcomed this festival, launched in 2009. Music 4 More is a charity organization that focuses on collecting donated instruments and recycling them into schools and community music programs.
This two-day festival was hosted at the VA Live Entertainment Complex on Military Highway and all proceeds will help provide instruments to schools that are in need. Each day, attendees were treated to performances by an array of local musicians.
Local favorite and Virginia natives, The Hunts, performed on Friday night. Composed of seven brothers and sisters, The Hunts are an indie-folk band from Chesapeake. The Hunts fill each stage they touch with a variety of stringed instruments, heart-pounding rhythms and harmonies. In addition to their work within the music realm, The Hunts also participate in mission works. The seven siblings traveled to Haiti in 2012 and organized a two-week music camp for Haitian children. Since their visit, The Hunts have incorporated their work in Haiti into their live shows.
Norfolk-based funk-reggae group Malt Liquor Sundae also performed on Friday night.? Inspired by their love for music and funk, the six-member band formed in 2011, and have been jamming ever since. Since their formation, Malt Liquor Sundae has performed at a variety of venues throughout the Hampton Roads area, including Old Dominion?s campus. Malt Liquor Sundae prides themselves in blending good vibes with funk, reggae and rock music. They will be near campus, playing at the re-opening of Night of the Iguana on April 5.
In addition to numerous bands, Saturday?s attendees were also treated to the sounds of SoulStice Reb?l and Artel Carter.
SoulStice Reb?l is a quartet that merges genres like hip-hop, reggae and rock. This local band prides themselves in promoting lyricism and musicianship as they display their talent through heartfelt music that encourages positivity and unity. Also that week, SoulStice Reb?l was the feature band at Old Dominion?s Floetic Movement?s annual event, The Lounge. Currently, SoulStice Reb?l is competing for a spot to audition for this year?s upcoming Warped Tour.
Artel Carter is a hip-hop artist from Virginia Beach. He infuses his music with ?beachy? fun while delivering consistent lyrics that all listeners can vibe out to. In 2012, Carter released the mix tape ?Fresh.? ?Fresh? featured Carter?s fit single, ?Best Week Ever,? which earned him airtime on local station Z104.? Since the release of ?Fresh,? Carter has performed at a variety of venues throughout the state. As he continues to deliver music, Carter is becoming synonymous with the Hampton Roads hip-hop scene.
Although a Hampton Roads import, Music 4 More is an organization that promotes the local music scene, while also uplifting communities throughout the country. For more information about Music 4 More and their mission, visit music4more.org.
For more information on other featured artists, visit their Facebook pages or personal websites.
By: Dominique Bailey
Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor
Source: http://www.maceandcrown.com/2013/04/03/five-stages-fifty-bands-hampton-roads-welcomes-music-4-more/
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