Every city needs a recording artist/street promoter the likes of Chae Hawk. A couple of weeks ago I bumped into Chae downtown and he relayed to me an exciting project that he was working on that would help to put some impressive acts in the local spotlight. The promotion series, called Teamwork 2013* (the music label’s flagship and second annual community celebration), is being presented by Chae’s group Team Radio. Last year, Teamwork made its mark on Buffalo by killing it at a premier show held at Snug – 700 Main Street.”The Teamwork parties are allowing me to help mentor, develop, and give local acts that I appreciate a platform to get in front of a more diverse audience. The goal is to have every act work together to promote a gathering of people who come to enjoy an awesome, diverse music experience,” says Hawk. “This year I felt it was appropriate to bring on a local charity to share the platform and bring awareness to a cause that reflects the meaning of teamwork. All of this through the power of music! We had to make Teamwork 2013 really have an impact not just on those who attend, but the community as a whole, and Compeer is an organization all about making impacts. They strive on the qualities that help to make Buffalo truly the city of good neighbors.”
*Featuring local recording artists Chae Hawk, Grabbitz, Crooks, while being hosted by Billy Drease live in concert on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 9 PM. The concert will be held at The Waiting Room, located at 334 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. Tickets are available for $8 presale at Cowpok (177 Elmwood ave), and at the door day of the event for $10.
Check out the promotional video for Teamwork 2013: http://youtu.be/tJTDunTZwCY
“By partnering with Teamwork 2013, we hope to reach more people, especially, young people, looking to make a difference,” adds Michele Brown,Compeer Executive Director.
For More Information:
@chaehawk – http://soundcloud.com/chaehawk
@nickchiari – http://soundcloud.com/grabbitz
@buffalocrooks – http://soundcloud.com/the-crooks-2/tracks
Photo: Chae Hawk plays Canalside | Photographer Christina Laing