| ROPEADOPE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION JUNE 10 at SULLIVAN HALL in NEW YORK CITY To Benefit Longtime Ropeadope Producer Scotty Hard The Ropeadope 10th Anniversary Celebration touches down Wednesday, June 10 in the land where it all began, New York City, for an old school improv-mash-up at Sullivan Hall. The house band for the evening defines the label's exquisite aesthetic over the last decade: JOHN MEDESKI - keys JOHN ELLIS - horns CHARLIE HUNTER - guitars BILLY MARTIN - drums DJ LOGIC - turntables Plus many more special guests It's all a benefit for longtime Ropeadope producer Scotty Hard who's in the process of getting his career back in gear after being paralyzed in a car accident last year. His new studio is up and running and all proceeds from the performance will help him keep the dream alive. Part of an ongoing series of events throughout 2009 that celebrates ROPEADOPE's 10th anniversary, the Sullivan Hall gathering promises to be an unforgettable night of music brought to life by the improvisational spirit that drives ROPEADOPE to this day. ROPEADOPE Standing strong since 1999, ROPEADOPE has brought the world music from artists like Philadelphia Experiment, The Word, Charlie Hunter, King Britt and Sex Mob to name but a few. It continues to work its magic with digital exclusive releases by Kicksville, Dred Scott Trio, Tim Collins, Bodega, and Japhy Ryder, while offering an ever evolving line of cutting edge clothing and culture through Ropeadope.com. In June, ROPEADOPE will drop Addicted To Distraction by Black Landlord (featuring MaXX from The Goats), its first new CD release in years. Where: SULLIVAN HALL 214 Sullivan St New York, NY 10012 (212) 477-2782 Date: JUNE 10 8 p.m. Price: $20 Advance tickets $25 Day of Show (but it will sell out)  
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