http://iamsuperape.com/

SUPER APE + MR.INVISIBLE + DIRTY ART CLUB @ The Visulite Theater - April 28th

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:30:24 -0400

The Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
$8

Photo

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:55:00 -0500

Jason Michel & Flock

Stephen Barrett; Jason Michel & Flock

Super Ape

Dirty Haire

Ape Face

Super Ape + Cement Stars + BWILLACKERS @ The Visulite Theater - Jan 21st

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:23:00 -0500

It’s that time of year again……The Ape is coming out of hibernation and bringing an appetite for destruction to the Visulite Theatre for this not to be missed event featuring CEMENT STARS and BWILLACKERS!!!

Come party with us now before we take this shit to Planet Kepler 22

Word.

$5 advance Tickets ———> $7 at the door
The Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204

Super Ape @ Cola-Con 2011!!!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:08:39 -0400

We are super-stoked to be part of this event!!!

Cola-Con is where hip-hop music and comic book culture intersect. The one day event will be held at the Columbia Museum of Art (www.columbiamuseum.org) on September 2nd and be an event of comic book artists, vendors, visual artists, lectures, panels and music.

Headlined by Talib Kweli along with some of the best hip-hop and alternative artists in the southeast, the event is a one of a kind experience compared to other comic related functions.

Comic book illustrator Sanford Greene (‘Deadpool’, ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ & more) will be a featured artists as well as a panel discussion titled ‘Comics and the Visual Culture of Hip-Hop’ exploring the way comics and other forms of sequential art explore hip-hop (and alternative music) “as a means of empowerment, expressions and celebration.” The panel will include John Jennings author of ‘Black Comix: African American Independent Comics, Art and Culture’ and more.

Check the site daily for updates www.cola-con.com.

Music:
Talib Kweli (www.yearoftheblacksmith.com)
Preach Jacobs (www.preachjacobs.com)
The Secret B-Sides (www.thesecretb-sides.com)
Super Ape (www.iamsuperape.com)
Fayth Hope (www.faythhope.com)
Fat Rat Da Czar & more

Artists:
Sanford Greene (www.sanfordgreene.com)
PIENSA: Art Company (www.piensaartcompany.com)
803 Studios (www.803studios.net)
John Jennings (Black Comix: African American Independent Comics, Art and Culture)
Jay Potts (www.worldofhurtonline.com) & more
Jim Mahfood (www.jimmahfood.com)
Jody LeHeup (Editor - Marvel Comics)
Rico Renzi (www.whoisrico.deviantart.com)
Jason Lateur (www.jasonlatour.blogspot.com)
Eric Darnes (www.edarnes.deviantart.com)
Jarrett Williams (www.lunarboyland.com & Oni Press) & more

Info will be announced as artists are confirmed.

For vending info/link download here: http://bit.ly/llUVtf
Buy Tickets here: http://colacon.tumblr.com/tickets

Tickets will be available $20 / $15 for members.
Info: preach@preachjacobs.com

Check out this awesome video Blake Pope made for The Recess Fest...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:43:56 -0400

Check out this awesome video Blake Pope made for The Recess Fest Short Film contest. Thanks dude!

“Das Party Hausen” is available @:
iTunes
Electric Mountain
Bandcamp
Spotify
eMusic

Ambeyonce’ from The Visulite Theater May 28, 2011. This...

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:07:00 -0400

Ambeyonce’ from The Visulite Theater May 28, 2011. This track will be on our upcoming EP.
filmed by Jay Thomas

The Recess Fest Short Film Contest

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:55:00 -0400

The Light Factory is partnering with Recess Fest for a night of short films and music. Shorts must interpret the theme of ‘recess’ and must be under 5 minutes long. Shorts are due Friday, July 22.

All films selected will be screened Friday, August 12 at the Neighborhood Theatre as part of Recess Fest.

click here for more info…

About Super Ape

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

for booking & general info:
email us @ info [at] iamsuperape [dot] com

The Electro Funk No. 1 principle leads to the future space.

Super Ape is:
Stephen Barrett (programming, samplers & turntables)
Dirty Haire (drums, programming & samplers)
Christopher Holston (guitar)
Jason Michel (bass)
Flock (keyboards, percussion & programming)

“Coupling the finest rock and mellow dub electro funk spacey danceable ITEM! No. A-side is a cool and dynamic Tappuri speedy. クラウト・ロック的な質感のダンス・チューンです。 Texture is a dance tune and Krautrock. The B-side, Dam-Funk Electro Funk No. principle leads to the future space. 粘っこいビートと浮遊シンセの絡みがバツグンに気持ち良し。 The ballistic 気持Chi良Shi involving synth beats and floating 粘Kkoi. 両面ともにオススメです!! It is recommended to both sides!”
- Jet Set Records [Japan]

“There Go the Cool Jets” @ The Visulite Theater May...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:36:19 -0400

“There Go the Cool Jets” @ The Visulite Theater May 28, 2011.
filmed by Jay Thomas

Recess Fest #3 Aug 11-13, 2011!!!

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:08:00 -0400

WEEKEND PASSES ARE NOW ON SALE NOW!!!

This is gonna be the SHIT!!! Checkout the lineup & schedule below:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Andy the Doorbum
Bob Fields
Hume
Human Pippi Armstrong
@ Common Market (Plaza Midwood, 7-10 pm)

Nailbiter
Joint Damage
Dope Body
Young and In the Way
@ Sewercide Mansion (10 pm-1 am)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
“Voice of Pizza” Presentation / pie eating contest!
Bird Names
Moons
@ Fuel Pizza (Central Ave) (6-8 pm)

“Short Film Showcase”, hosted by The Light Factory
Junior Astronomers
Jason Ajemian & The HighLife
Bakalao Stars
Super Ape
Yardwork
@ Neighborhood Theatre (8 pm-12:30 am)

Slamming Door Orchestra
Bubbly Mommy Gun
Calabi Yau
@ Nu Faizon (12:30 am-2:30 am)

SATURDAY AUGUST 13
Richard Parker
Mon Frere
Calormen
Meth Mountain
Gore Gore Luchadors
@ Snug Harbor (3-7 pm)

“Etch A Sketch Art Show”
@ Black Sheep (6-9 pm)

No Power
Secret Hospital
Paint Fumes
2013 Wolves
@ Lunchbox Records (7-9:30 pm)

Moenda
Blossoms
Implodes
Joan of Arc
@ Milestone (9:30 pm-1 am)

ACTIVITIES
four square, double dutch, water gun shootouts, slip ‘n’ slide, water balloon wars, hopscotch

CHECKLIST
swimming gear, super soakers, water balloons, portable fans, water bottle, cool shades,
crazy hat

SHORT FILM SHOWCASE-FILM SUBMISSION INFO

the Facebook event page

you can contact Recess Fest w/ any questions here - recessfest@gmail.com

Recess Fest Funraiser #1 @ Snug Harbor - July 2

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:29:03 -0400

Come on out & show some love!!!
On Saturday, July 2 – come party with some of the best bands Charlotte has to offer and help to raise some funds so that the Recess Fest crew can make this recess even better than the last!

We promise there will be lots of awesome bonuses, prizes and sweet deals you’ll only be able to get here!!

w/ very special guests

WEEKENDERS
LUZ
THE HAVE AND THE HAVE NOTS
VEDA WOOLF

9pm
Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon St
Charlotte, NC

Just looking forward to Recess Fest 3, I took a moment to...

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:34:31 -0400

Super Ape/TTM, TTS

Super Ape/George Brazil/Jah Sun Rising

Super Ape/The Ruination

Super Ape Worldwide Corporate Convention

Super Ape/Benji Hughes

Welcome to the Monkey House

The Monsters of Happiness

Super Ape/Snagglepuss

Super Ape/Cement Stars

Recess Fest 3

Just looking forward to Recess Fest 3, I took a moment to “look back” as well… Checkout some of these show posters.

Super Ape @ Recess Fest Aug 11-13, 2011!!! More Details to Follow

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:50:12 -0400

Das Party Hausen b/w Garfunkel

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:10:22 -0400

“Das Party Hausen” is the latest release from the Apes, packed with that mean mug electric psychedelic fuzz rock that you love.The flip side continues the party with the upbeat psychosis of “Garfunkel”.

In 320kbps digi mp3’s or super-cool limited edition 7″ vinyl w/ full color sleeve designed by Dirty Haire.

The Das Party Hausen Test Pressings Are Here!

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:59:43 -0400

and they sound awesome! Thanks to Gotta Groove Records.

Super Ape + Cement Stars + Dirty Drummer + Miami Dice + George Brazil @ The Visulite Theatre - May 28th

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:46:00 -0400

We at the Electric Mountain would like to invite you to share in the celebration that is the first show of 2011 (yes it’s been that long) for The magical child of Hanuman, SUPER APE and to commemorate the occasion with the release of our new 7” single “Das Party Hausen b/w Garfunkel”.

On this night we are also celebrating the newest addition to the Electric Mountain Music Club CEMENT STARS as they will blow your mind and rock your soul.

Also, giving it to you raw throughout the evening will be sets from DIRTY DRUMMER, MIAMI DICE and GEORGE BRAZIL.

This is all going down SATURDAY MAY 28TH at the VISULITE THEATRE.

Doors at 8pm, show starts at 9pm

Tickets are $7 in advance* and $10 at the door

The Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204

*All advance tickets will receive a Super Special Prize Package including a FREE T-shirt, FREE Sticker, FREE Music from Electric Mountain.

Revolver presents Dirty Drummer + Justin Aswell + Steve Thuro - April 18th @ Snug Harbor

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:18:00 -0400

Monday April, 18th
Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon Street
Charlotte, NC, 28205
9pm / $3

Revolver presents The Mashers & Bang Beat Orchestra featuring Justin Aswell (of Mr. Invisible) & 2 of our fellow Apes - Dirty Drummer & Steve Thuro.

Bear witness to the rare performance and an onslaught of instrumental improv beats in a session from some the area’s top ranking beat makers and button mashers. BONG!!!!

The Plaza Midwood Community Radio crew will be in the house and, as always, Flock Of Slagles will be rockin’ the greatest jams that mankind has to offer after the performance!

http://mrinvisible.net/
http://electric-mountain.com
http://pmcradio.org/

Ambeyonce' (funk monkey RMIX) by Geoffrey

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:38:00 -0500

Thanks to Geoffrey & Chocolate Bear Music for this one!

click the arrow on the right hand side of the player to download

Transmogrification (Live at Asylum)

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:27:14 -0500

New music is coming y’all!!!! Until then, try out Transmogrification (Live at Asylum). It’s a wild one - enjoy!

click the arrow on the right hand side of the player to download

Shakedown b/w Tokyo

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:57:00 -0500

The latest release from the Apes. High octane, explosive sounds, on “Shakedown” then with the head nodding, hand clapping “Tokyo” on the flip. Whatchoutnah.

Buy the 7″ record today @ Electric Mountain

Buy the digi 7″ today @ iTunes / eMusic / Electric Mountain