When pairing up an organization that has a history of nearly a hundred years with a genre that has been around for thirty years, one must tread carefully. The Sitka Moose Lodge was kind enough to let us use their facilities for something a little different than the norm, Home Skillet Fest and its hip-hop night. Admittedly, doing a hip-hop show on the second floor of a very old building, is a bit sketch. For those who were there, you know exactly what I am talking about - the floor literally was bouncing up and down with all of the people - in carefully staying away from the heart of the crowd, I managed to play it safe. We did sound checks all the way up until the last minute and open the doors a little after 7pm with D-Script, Howard the Duck, and The Love Child. Home Skillet Records artist, Micelph, as always a good ambassador for the label, got the show started hot. When I walked in (late) and saw him rocking the new brown Home Skillet Fest tee, it became clear where I was again. An up and coming emcee Read More... |