2020

01.30.20 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts "Catching Vibes" Happy Hour w/ DJ Ty-One. Portions of the night's proceeds to benefit Words, Beats, and Life. Capo Backroom. 715 Florida Ave, NW DC. 6pm. Complete Info HERE!

02.15.20 Washington, DC: Head-Roc (Judge) at Beat Konductaz annual Royalty Free Competition Beat Battle. Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace will be in the Building! Eaton Hotel. 1201 K St NW DC. Noon to 6pm. Complete Info HERE!

02.26.20 Temple Hills, MD: Head-Roc (Special Guest Interview) on the Balancing Act Radio Show hosted by A.J. Throwback and Pharaoh Brown. Tune in on WINDCRadio powered by GoWin Media LLC. Tune in at www.windcradio.com. 11am.

02.28.20 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Art of Noize. Performing LIVE at Khalid Thompson's "Inner Space" closing reception. Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace will be in the Building! 821 Upshur St. NW, Rear, #2. 7p to 10pm. More Info HERE!

03.08.20 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Sotto. Beats After Brunch. Featured Artist include Black inK, Choppy Chop, Team Demolition, Black Mav, Born Unique, Illaghee, Wais P, RNL & More! Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace will be in the Building! Eaton Hotel. 1610 14th St NW DC. 5p-9pm. Complete Info HERE!

2019

01.21.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on Ill Street Grooves Radio Show! Tune in to DC Pacifica's 89.3FM to hear Head-Roc LIVE on Air discussing all things "Black Rock Star Super Hero" and DC Black Music Culture with the venerable DJ RBI and Crew!! 10pm.

02.09.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's "Black Rock Star Super Hero" Marketplace & ECOWRIST Pop-up @ Calabash Tea and Tonic! 1847 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Noon to 6p.

02.10.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's "Black Rock Star Super Hero" Marketplace & ECOWRIST Pop-up @ Calabash Tea and Tonic! 1847 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Noon to 4p.


04.20.19 Washington, DC: Make Me Wanna Holler: Exploring DC’s Music
Legacy presented the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives. 1201 17th St. NW DC. 10a-3p. Free!

This event is produced in conjunction with the Charles Sumner Museum and Archives’ National Poetry Month Open House, Chocolate City Rocks, the Anacostia Community Museum’s Right to the City exhibition, the National Postal Museum’s celebration of the US Postal Service’s new Marvin Gaye stamp, and DC: The Social Power of Music presented by the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

This free, fun event, presented at two historic DC buildings, features the social power of local music and poetry. On April 2, 2019, the US Postal Service released its new stamp honoring Marvin Gaye, DC native son and international music legend.

In celebration, join us for a day of activities, discussion, and performances that explore DC’s rich music history—its legacies and contemporary resonances.

CHOCOLATE CITY ROCKs produced Panel Discussion is from 12:30p - 2p. Panel includes: Ras Lidj (Go-Go), Dimensions (The Package/A.R.K./Infinite Loop), Elise Bryant (DC Labor Heritage Foundation), and Katy Otto (DC Punk/Trophy Wife). Visit the FB Event Page for more information and day programming schedule.

05.19.19 Washington, DC: Chocolate City Rocks presents: The R.Y.E. Bred Project Listening Party. Chicken + Whiskey. 1738 14th St NW. 2p-4p. More Details TBA.

05.22.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ DJ RBI on WPFW 89.3's Live at Five radio broadcast. LIVE ON-AIR PERFORMANCE! Tune into WPFW 89.3FM or listen online at www.wpfwfm.org

05.25.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's B-Day Celebration @ Daylight DC's 13th Anniversary (w/ Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace) @ City Winery. 1350 Okie St NE Wash DC. 8p - 2a. Full Details HERE!

06.01.19 Brentwood, MD: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace
@ Brentwood Day 2019. Brentwood, MD. 11am - 5pm. More Details HERE!

06.02.19 Takoma Park, MD: Takoma Park, MD: Chocolate City Rocks on WOWD Radio 94.3FM. Broadcast of the April 20, 2019 Chocolate City Rocks produced discussion for Smithsonian Institute’s Folk Life Festival produced Make Me Wanna Holler: Exploring DC’s Music Legacy panel at the Historic Charles Sumner Museum and Archives. Tune in to “Talk of Takoma” (Sundays, 1-3pm) on June 2 during the 2pm hour.

06.08.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Pandora’s Music Box on WINDC Radio. (Sit Down Interview w/ Pandora) Noon. Detail TBA

06.11.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Industry Night. (Sit Down Interview w/ DJ Jimmy Phingaz on the Decks). Wicked Bloom. 1540 North Capitol St. NW. 6pm. Full Details HERE!

06.15.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ TeeCon. Live Performance & Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace. Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC. More Details HERE!

06.21.19 North Brentwood, MD: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace
@ PGAAMCC's #Morethanamonth Juneteenth Festival. Summer Solstice Fashion Show + After Party. 4519 Rhode Island Ave. 6p-9p. More Details HERE!

06.22.19 North Brentwood, MD: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace
@ PGAAMCC's #Morethanamonth Juneteenth Festival. Juneteenth Block Party. 4519 Rhode Island Ave. 6p-9p. More Details HERE!

07.04.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace
@ Daylight DC's 4th of July Roof Top Party. City Winery. 1350 Okie St NE Wash DC. 5p-11p. FREE! Details HERE.

07.13.19 Suitland, MD: Head-Roc @ Private Event.


07.27.19 Bull Run, VA: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace @ Beat Konductaz's King of the Beats IV: The Gray Battle. Private Location. More Details TBA! *Chocolate City Rocks is Proud Sponsor!

08.18.19 Washington, DC: Chocolate City Rocks @ Chicken + Whiskey: Memory Lane. Hosted by KXNG R.G. and DJ RBI. 1738 14th St. NW DC. 2p - 5p. RSVP to atttend HERE!

Chocolate City Rocks invites DMV area musicians and artists active past and present - our friends and families - to join us at Chicken + Whiskey for an afternoon of remembrance and celebration of our lives lived as contributors to DC/MD/VA arts communities.

Collaborators:
Chicken + Whiskey and Vance “Head-Roc” Levy (Chocolate City Rocks)

Collaborating Sponsors:

KXNG R.G. (Reggie Ford),
Art BLOC (Cory Stowers),
Smithsonian Institute (Year of Music),
ADST Media (Andre St. Claire)

08.17.19 North Brentwood, MD: 10th Anniversary Kickoff Meet + Greet @ Prince Georges African American Museum and Cultural Center. The OFFICIAL Welcome of Head-Roc as the Newly Appointed and 1st Ever PGAAMCC Cultural Ambassador in Residence! Also meet Melanie Adams, Director of Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum and Vanessa R. Williams, Artist in Residence PGAAMCC. 4519 Rhode Island Ave. Noon. Complete Info and RSVP HERE.

08.18.19 Washington, DC: Chocolate City Rocks @ Chicken + Whiskey: Memory Lane. Hosted by KXNG R.G. and DJ RBI. 1738 14th St. NW DC. 2p - 5p. Complete Info HERE.

10.30.19 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for Journalist Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class (of ESPN's "Around The Horn").

11.09.19 & 11.10.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's "Black Rock Star Super Hero" Marketplace @ Arts Administrators of Color Annual Convening 2019. Eaton DC Hotel. 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Complete Info and Registration HERE!

11.15.19 North Brentwood, MD: Chocolate City Rocks @ PGAAMCC. "Underground Railroad: Bazaar Under the Stars" Outdoor Pavilion. 4519 Rhode Island, Ave. 5p-10p. Complete Info HERE.

11.29.19 North Brentwood, MD: Chocolate City Rocks @ PGAAMCC. "Underground Railroad: Bazaar Under the Stars" Outdoor Pavilion. 4519 Rhode Island, Ave. 5p-10p. Complete Info HERE. (Black Friday | Winter Motherland Edition)

12.13.19 North Brentwood, MD: Chocolate City Rocks @ PGAAMCC. "Underground Railroad: Bazaar Under the Stars" POSTPONED!!!

12.07.19 Temple Hills, MD: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace @ "INDIE DOES IT BETTER" Vol. 8: A Holiday Pop-Up Shopping Experience by ROE: The Agency. The Shops at Iverson Mall. 3737 Branch Ave. Temple Hills, MD. Noon to 6pm.

12.14.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at 25th Anniversary Freestyle Union Celebration. The REACH at Kennedy Center. 2700 F St. NW DC. 7pm. Complete Info HERE.

12.21.19 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace Chocolate City Rocks @ Sumner Museum's DCPS Pride Open House and Holiday Marketplace. 1201 17th Street NW DC. 11a - 4pm.


December 2018

12.15.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's "Black Rock Star Super Hero" (mini) Marketplace @ Calabash Tea and Tonic's "ECOWRIST" Pop-up! 1847 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Noon to 6p. More Info HERE!

12.16.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's "Black Rock Star Super Hero" (mini) Marketplace @ Calabash Tea and Tonic's "ECOWRIST" Pop-up! 1847 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Noon to 4p. More Info HERE!


November 2018

11.03.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Crank LuKongo Album Release/Matt Swamp Guinee's 50th Birthday Celebration. The Eaton Workshop Hotel Wild Days. 1203 K Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005. 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Full Information and location Details HERE!


October 2018

10.13.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ Noyeek & DJ RBI @ H Street Festival. 12th street Stage. 6p. Full info @ https://www.hstreetfestival.org/

10.20.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "We Are Family" Columbia Heights Community Walk. Hubbard Place 3500 -14th Street NW, assemble at the small park at 14th & Oak Street NW. 1pm. Full Information and location Details HERE!


May 2018

05.19.18 North Brentwood, MD: Chocolate City Rocks presents: Black Rock Star Super Hero Night @ the Prince George's County African American Museum & Cultural Center. Head-Roc's "The Black Avenger" LP Release Party featuring Black inK, Noyeek, and DJ RBI. Pre show interview by KXNG R.G. Takeover Show. Special "Black Rock Star Super Shero" Cipher sponsored by Beat Konductaz! 4519 Rhode Island Avenue. 7p-10p. $20. Complete Info/Tickets HERE!


March 2018

03.23.18 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Food Justice & Our Right to Food - The Why Conference. Kelly Miller Middle School. 301 49th St. NE DC. $25

** 7pm Opening ceremony performance w/ DC Councilmembers Gray (Ward 7)& White (Ward 8), Washington Teachers Union President Elizabeth Davis! Organized by the Gray Panthers.


November 2017

11.25.17 Mount Rainier, MD: Head-Roc @ Glut Co-op for "Shop Small Saturdays Sidwalk Sessions" w/ Raquel Ra Brown, Proverbs Band, Selekta Capt. Izzabella Sparrow, DJ Sen_C of Keep It Loud, Swamp Guinee, DJ Zee Lion, and Vibez. Other Special Guests and Vendors! 11:30am - 5pm. 4005 34th St, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.


August 2017

08.06.17 Washington, DC: Head-Roc in Studio LIVE on the Brunch Bitches Radio Show hosted by Anissa Evon and Opulence Jones. Listen Live on www.rippedradionetwork.com. 11am EST.


March 2017

03.23.17 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ the "The Return of Black Broadway" Wall for a Special Live Performance. Black Broadway between 13th & 14th Streets NW (Alley on Southside). 6pm. All Ages!! View on the Google Map Location Link.


January 2017

01.16.17 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "We Are Family" Benefit w/ Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, Max Levine Assemble, Trophy Wife, Laughing Man, and Lilo Gonazales! 1525 Newton St. NW. $5-$10 donation. 5p-10p. All Ages!! Visit the FB Event for more info



December 2016

12.04.16 Takoma Park, MD: Head-Roc on the "Old Soul FM" Show. Takoma Radio WOWD-LP 94.3FM. Noon.


November 2016

11.19.16 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc @ “In The Pocket” Monthly Music Series w/ Omnia Azar - House Band: The Bangladesh Project. Picasso's the Art Room. 2101 Maryland Ave. 9p-1a. $10

October 2016

11.09.16 Washington, DC: DCPS Pride: Reflections and Memory Making Exhibtion Opening Reception. Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives. 1201 17th St. NW DC. 6p-8p. Head-Roc's Chocolate City Rocks is a proud Sponsoer. More info and tickets Here!

11.10.16 Washington, DC: "Sumner Museum is 30" 30th Anniversary Gala Night. A Soiree commemorating the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives 30 year existence as the official DC Public Schools Museum, Archives, and Respository. Live performances by Ben Sands Trio, Metropolitan AME Church, Princess Best Speaks, and DJ RBI. Speakers including DCPS Chancellor, OSSE Chief, Boston Properties, and Sumner Museum Executive Director Kimberly Springle. Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives. 1201 17th St. NW DC. 7p-10p. This is Event is 21 & Up - NO EXCEPTIONS. FREE with Registration. RVSP Here.

Chocolate City Rocks is proud to be a member of the "Sumner Museum is 30" Collaborative along with Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE), Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Boston Properties, DC Public Schools (DCPS), Metropolitan AME Church, and Friends of Sumner.


October 2016

10.10.16 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for Journalist Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class (of ESPN's "Around The Horn"). 10am.

10.26.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ 16th Street House. Benefit for Standing Rock DC w/ Homosuperior, Amygdala, Tone, Summer League Hip Hop Collective et al. 6509 16th St. NW DC. 7p-10p. Suggeted donation $5 - $10. #NoDAPL Global Solidarity Action


September 2016

09.10.16 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc @ 9th Annual Pan Afrikan Day of Solidarity Towanda Recreation Center. 4100 Towanda Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215. Noon - 8pm.


August 2016

08.07.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on Counter Culture Radio w/ Jay Julien. Live Web Broadcast - Tune in to http://blis.fm/counter-culture/ @ 6pm.

08.08.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Dance Loft. w/ Drose & Park Snakes. 4618 14th St NW. $10. All Ages. Click Here for Moor Information.

08.20.16 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc @ “In The Pocket” Monthly Music Series. RESCHEDULED BY ORGANIZER.

08.27.16 Richmond, VA: Head-Roc @ Happily Natural Day 2016. Click here for Moor Information.


July 2016

07.02.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Sovereign Music & Healing Festival. w/ Cecily, Quinton Randall, Kenny Sharp, Meeche Korrect, and more! Sponsored by One Luv Co-op. 3021 15th St NW, DC., 12p - 8pm. Click Here for Moor Information.

07.10.16 Capital Heights, MD: Head-Roc @ Africa Day Jamboree. Celebrating Unity in the Community w/ Music, Food, Live Performances, Speakers, & African Marketplace. The Yard 5763. 5761-63 Southern Avenue. Capitol Heights MD 20743. 5 minute walk (up a steep hill) from the Capitol Heights Metro Station on DC/PG County Border. Click Here for Moor Information

07.23.16 Lignum, VA: Head-Roc @ 17th annual MuStock. 23078 Batna Rd Lignum, VA 22726. Noon - 10pm. More information (View Lineup) Here!

June 2016

06.26.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ (Up)Rising Festival. Brought to you by ReCreative Spaces. Rhode Island Ave bet. 4th & 24th Sts NE DC. Noon-6pm. FREE! Head-Roc performing at MRP/Zipcar Outdoor Stage @ 600 Rhode Island Avenue NE. 1:30pm) Click Here for ALL information!


April 2016

04.10.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The "Chocolate City" Mural Dedication Ceremony. Brought to you Eric B., Nessar Jahabin, and Cory L. Stowers of Art BLOC. 1345 S St. NW DC. 1p-4p.

04.14.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ United Association for Labor Education 2016 Conference. Kellog Conference Center Hotel, Gallaudet University. 6:30p. Click here for more info about UALE 2016


February 2016

02.02.16 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on WPFW 89.3FM Live @ Five. Sponsored by the Labor Heritage Foundation. Listen LIVE on air in the DC Metro Area on 89.3FM or LIVE online at www.wpfwfm.org. 5pm

02.11.16 Silver Spring, MD: Head-Roc @ The LAB for Kapital Mag's "WE ARE THE VOICE OF HIP-HOP" WEEK. 9150 Brookville Rd. 8pm Doors. More info at www.kapitalmag.com.


November 2015

11..15 Washington DC: Head-Roc @ Wheaton Audio Project. Hosting the Jam Session after Panel Discussions with DC Area Music Heavyweights Kiesha Carroll's #Unapologetic2015 Solo Art Show. Anacostia Arts Center. 1231 Good Hope Rd SE DC. Exhibit 10am -7pm. Reception and "Black Rock Star Super Hero" Show: 5p-7p.

11.20.15 Washington DC: Head-Roc @ Chuck Levins Hosting the Wheaton Audio Project Jam Session after 2 Panel Discussions with DC Area Music Heavyweights: Greg Lukens, Adam Levin, Ken Kaufman, and Tom Goldfogle. Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center (Performance Space). 11151 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton, MD 20902.

3:30p - Doors

4:00p - Panels:
• The Art of Audio Recording with Greg Lukens and Adam Levin
• Law and the Business of Music with Ken Kaufman and Tom Goldfogle, presented by Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)

7:10p - Open Mic Jam Session

9:30p - AFTER PARTY at Unplugged Restaurant & Bar.

First Come First Serve Admission!<- Click Here to for Tickets!


October 2015

10.12.15 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for Journalist Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class (of ESPN's "Around The Horn"). 10am.

September 2015

09.12.15 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc @ 8th Annual Pan Afrikan Day of Solidarity w/ Bomani Armah, Ká'Bá Akíntúndé, Melissa Princess Best, Laini Mataka and more! Towanda Recreation Center. 4100 Towanda Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215. Noon - 8pm. (Head-Roc perfoming at 4pm).


09.19.15 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Paul Robeson Interactive Mural Wall Dedication Ceremony. 1351 U St. NW DC. 5pm. More info TBA **Watch "Liberation of a Legacy" Tribute Video feat. Head-Roc

09.21.15 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ DJ Eskimo @ Black Cat. Opening for Jack on Fire w/ Cool People. 1812 14th St. NW DC. 7:30pm Doors. All Ages. $10 Purchase Ticket online here!

August 2015

08.27.15 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Georgetown University. FOCI Special Guest Speaker and Performance.

08.29.15 Washington, DC: 20BELLO & HEAD-ROC Bring you "4 Da Luv" Artists Appreciation Cookout! DMV ARTIST COME OUT FOR FOOD & NETWORKING. Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE DC. 12-6pm. FAMILY, KIDS, FRIENDS ARE WELCOMED! Visit the Facebook Event page for details!


June 2015

06.30.15 Washington, DC: National Air and Space Museum (Outdoor Performance). DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival presents Music on the Mall. Head-Roc rocks a 1 Hour Set. 7th Street and Jefferson Street, SW Washington, DC 20560 (facing 7th St.) Noon. Free.


May 2015

05.01.15 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is Master of Ceremony at the Film World Premiere of "Fly By Light" (One Common Unity). National Geographic Theater. 1600 M St., NW Washington, DC 20036. Doors Open – 6:30pm. Showtime 7pm. No tickets sold at the Door! For Info and Purchase visit: http://www.onecommonunity.org/causes/fly-by-light-the-movie/


March 2015


03.06.15 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Capitol Hilton. NATIONAL ORGANIZERS WORKSHOP opening Ceremony. Hosted by The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute. 1001 16th St. NW, Washington, DC. 1pm.
Click Here for More info.


December 2014


12.04.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Charles Sumner Museum. American Anthropological Association EPC Special Community Offsite Event: Politics and the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. w/ Michelle Parkerson, educator, poet and filmmaker, Wayson Jones, spoken word artist, musician and painter, Christopher Prince, actor, singer, songwriter, and poet, Anu Yadav, actor, playwright and activist. The evening will be facilitated by Caleen Jennings (American U) and Gina Ulysse (Wesleyan U). 1201 17th St. NW DC. 4:30-6:15pm. Click for more Info!

12.06.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ DJ Eskimo @ Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Kwanzaa Program. Hub Building-Ohio Room. also performing Ewabo! 5pm.

12.13.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: La Orilla. Face, Full Power Blues feat. Mama Moon, and Cristopolis. Hosted by Risikat Okedeyi (LSP). 6pm.


November 2014


11.23.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents Chocolate City Rocks: Black Rock Star Super Hero Music Street Jam. Performances by DJ Eskimo, Cristopolis, Tamara Wellons, Krayola, A.R.K. (formerly The Package of Infinite Loop), J. Scienide, Violet Marley, and more! 14th Street @ Randolph Street NW DC.
Noon - 4pm.


October 2014


10.14.14 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for ESPN's "Around The Horn" Journalist Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class.

10.25.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: Jali D, The Uncle Devin Show, and Baba Ras D (Kids Edition). Hosted by Risikat Okedeyi (LSP). 6pm.


September 2014


09.13.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute. Hosted by Risikat Okedeyi (LSP). 6pm.

09.14.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: Lil SoSo Productions. 6pm.

09.15.14 Salem, WV: Head-Roc w/ DJ Eskimo at Salem International University. Campus Amphitheatre. 223 W. Main Street. 8pm.

09.20.14 Washington, DC: GODIHEUS @ H Street Festival. Main Stage. 8th and H Street NE. 1pm.

09.27.14 Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institute African Art Museum's 50th Anniversary. Special guest is Navasha Daya, original co-founder of Fertile Ground. Also featured, Chieck Hamala Diabate , Sitali Siylowe, Loide Jorge, Reginald Cyntje, Tosin, Anna Mwalagho and many more. (Head-Roc is a Special Invited guest). Enid A Haupt Garden (Smithsonian). 1050 Independence Ave SW. 1p-6p.


August 2014

08.02.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc returns as Master of Ceremonies for The Arts and Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth's East. 1pm -6pm. Visit www.hatfestdc.com for list of performers, workshops, & more info!

08.03.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc returns as Master of Ceremonies for The Arts and Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth's East. 1pm -6pm. Visit www.hatfestdc.com for list of performers, workshops, & more info!

08.20.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Georgetown University. FOCI Special Guest Speaker and Performance.

08.22.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on WPFW 89.3FM "Live at Five" with Sub Z of Thaylobleu to talk about "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: GODISHEUS w/ Thaylobleu. Tune in online at www.wpfw.org @ 5PM.

08.23.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presents "Chocolate City Rocks" @ Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage: GODISHEUS w/ Thaylobleu. Hosted by Risikat Okedeyi (LSP). 6pm. www.chocolatecityrocks.com

08.26.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Velvet Lounge. a Night of Underground Hip-Hop Performances by Watusi Cultleader, DJ BlakeNine, Empuls, & Hosted by Seven Six. 915 U St. NW DC. $10. 8pm Doors.


June 2014

06.12.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Congressional Correspondents Dinner. Special Guest MC for "Go-Go Symphony" conducted by John Devlin of Capital City Symphony also feat. Da Originalz! Hosted by Nick Offerman of "Parks & Recreation".

06.27.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Atlas Theatre. Special Guest MC for remount of Liza Kravinksy's "Go-Go Symphony" conducted by John Devlin of Capital City Symphony, also feat. Da Originalz! 1333 H St. NE DC. 8pm & 10pm Shows. Past Show Reviews and Ticket Purchase Here!


May 2014

05.03.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ the Funk Parade. Co-Hosting w/ Director/Actor/Poet Shaina Lynn AND performing with DC's Hottest Funk Music and Culture Artists: Universal Capoeria Angola, Thaylobleu, Malcolm X Drummers, Frankojazz, Hung Tao Choy Mei Lucky Lions, Faycez U Know, & Da Originalz! Int. of 13th & U Sts. NW (next to U Street Metro Station.) Noon - 4:30pm.


April 2014

04.01.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ George Washington University w/ Asad "Ultra" Walker, Cynthia Connelly, and Reuben Jackson! for an "un-Panel" discussion following screening of "The Legend of Disco Dan". Betts Theater in the Marvin Center. 800 21st St. NW. 7pm.

04.09.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Kennedy Center-Millennium Stage. Panelist for "The State of the U: The Effects of Gentrification on DC Hip-Hop" w/ Asheru, Raquel Brown, Brent "Munch" Joseph, DJ Stylus, Toni Blackmon, Marc Powers, Omrao Brown, Victoria Murray. 2700 F Street NW DC. 8p-10pm.

04.19.14 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD College Park. Judging at the 1st Annual James Otis Williams Youth Literary and Poetry Competition during the Nyumburu Cultural Center's 2014 Annual Literature Conference. More Details TBA.

March 2014

03.01.14 Petworth, DC: Cookie Wear Party w/ Roc Mickey and Planet Swagg. 3717 Georgia Ave NW DC. $15 Cover. 6pm until. (1p-4p Cookie Wear hosts Chris Brown's "Black Pyramid" Launch Party)

03.14.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc cameos w/ Chopteeth @ The Hamilton. with Speakers of the House. 600 14th St. NW DC. More info and tickets Here!


February 2014

02.21.14 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival. The Capital City Symphony presents Go-Go Symphony w/ Special Guest Head-Roc! 1333 H St. NE. $22/$16.50 Student/senior. Click HERE for Info and Tickets!

02.25.14 Mount Pleasant, DC: Head-Roc hosts "Chocolate City Rocks: Game Night Edition" @ Marx Cafe feat. DJ Sets by the Legendary DJ Eskimo! 3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW. No Cover. 10pm.


December 2013

12.19.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "Tribute to the Fallen at WPFW". Speakers: Dr. Jared Ball, Tom Porter, Dr. Mark Bolden, Salih Latif, Myrhh Cauthen... Also Performing: Eyedeal Bayano, Luke Stewart and Young Black Mechanic! Union Arts DC. 411 New York Ave NE - 3rd Floor (Enter through loading dock at corner of 4th & Penn sts. NE). 8p-11p.

12.27.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc Live @ Art Under Pressure. 4807 Georgia Ave. NW DC. 9pm. More info TBA!

12.30.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc 9:30 Club! A Special Holiday Cameo Performance with Chopteeth opening up for Trombone Shorty! 8pm. Ticket Info:

12.31.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts "New Year's at La Orilla!" Fundraiser for the DC Statehood Green Party! 1739 Irving St. NW DC. 9pm - Until. More info TBA!


November 2013

11.19.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Marx Cafe. Special Live "Listening" Performace of Head-Roc's upcoming LP release "Black Leon" Prod. by Black Ink! (Listen to the Black Leon Project Here!). 3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW DC. 8pm. No Cover.

11.22.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Empower DC's Annual Benefit Party! Birthday Party for Parisa Norouzi & Celebrating Daniel and Laura's Nuptials! Judy Restaurant. 2212 14th St. NW DC. $10 Donation. 9p-1a. Free Appetizers! Listen to and Download The "Empower DC" Project Today!!


October 2013

10.20.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Tropicalia w/ The Package, Top Rhythm, Noodles, Black Indian, Leftist, Uptown XO, Y.U., Enoch the 7th Prophet & DJ Ohlow! More Info TBA!!

10.15.13 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for ESPN's Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class.

September 2013

09.06.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc camoes w/ Chopteeth and Black Masala at Black Cat! Tickets and Info

09.07.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "Who Stole the Soul" with Chuck D of Public Enemy! Performing Live: Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, BlackNotes, Wrhatnala U.S.A., Dragon Princess Olivia Zhang, Hung Tao Choy Mei "Lucky Lions," Russell Ferguson winner of season 6 "So You Think You Can Dance"! 1215 U St NW DC. Info and Tickets Here!

09.14.13 Takoma Park, MD: Head-Roc rocks Birthday/Benefit Party for Qutatye! Owner of Doggy Daze DC! www.doggydazedc.com! More Info TBA!!

09.28.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ SW ArtsFest! Waterfront Metro. 4th and M Sts. SW. 10:30p-6p. (Head-Roc rocks at 4:30pm!)

09.28.13 Fairfax, VA: Head-Roc @ VOX (Vocab on Xray) w/ The Package, Krayola, YC, Carty Yeah, Radio Rahim, Black Indian and more! Brought you by Beat Konductaz! Fire House Bar & Grill. 3988 University Dr. Facebook invite and info here!


August 2013

08.07.13 - 08.11.13 Madison, WI: Head-Roc presenting "Black Rock Star Super Hero Music at Democracy Convention!!!

08.17.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is Master of Ceremonies for The Arts and Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth's East. Visit www.ahfest.com for more info!

08.18.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is Master of Ceremonies for The Arts and Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth's East. Visit www.ahfest.com for more info!

08.28.13 Largo, MD: Head-Roc at "Remembering the March on Washington" panel discussion at PG Community College Marlboro Hall-Art Gallery (1033). 301 Largo Rd. Noon to 3pm.

08.31.13 Cumberland, MD Head-Roc @ New Embassy Theatre w/ Elizabeth Croydon for "THE RIOT ACT - A wild night of music and comedy". 49 Baltimore St. Purchase Tickets Here!

July 2013

07.27.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is Master of Ceremonies for The Arts and Humanities Festival at St. Elizabeth's East. Visit www.ahfest.com for more info!


June 2013

06.02.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc rocks Freedom Archives Event to support the Cuban 5 and Marshal Eddie Conway w/ the Mighty Gabby (Barbados). Open remarks by Rev. Graylan Hagler! Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 5301 North Capitol Street, NE DC. 2:30pm. Donations $5-$20


May 2013

05.19.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Malcolm X Birthday Celebration w/ Bomani Armah, Radio Rahim, and Ayanna Gregory!!! Sankofa Video, Books, and Cafe. 2714 Georgia Ave NW. Facebook Event Info here!

05.22.13 Washington, DC: "Black Rock Star Super Hero Music" Street Tape RELEASE/BIRTHDAY PARTY!!. Special Interview and Q&A with Dr. Jared Ball w/ DC Legendary DJ Oso-Fresh on the Decks! Jin Asian Caribbean Soul Lounge. 2017 14th St NW DC. Free! 8pm.


April 2013

04.01.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on Skyline 360 Internet Radio Show on WLVS (www.listenvisionlive.com). Hosted by Kinza w/ DJ Eskimo on the Decks! 7pm. Tune In!!!

04.04.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at "Roc for Redd" Chocolate City Outreach Campaign! Supporting DC Statehood Green Party DC City Council At-Large Candidate Perry Redd's Campaign! 2 Locations:

***15th and L Streets NW (The Washington Post building), noon to 2 pm
***Anacostia Metro Station, 5p-7p
Volunteers Needed! Contact Redd 4 Council

04.13.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at "Roc for Redd" Chocolate City Outreach Campaign! Supporting DC Statehood Green Party DC City Council At-Large Candidate Perry Redd's Campaign! ***Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Malcolm X Avenue, 1 to 3 pm. Volunteers Needed! Contact Redd 4 Council

04.19.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at the Students Against Mass Incarceration (SAMI) "Twerk for Justice" Afterparty! Performing LIVE w/ Nate Greyski, Stef is Dope, & Mzery Loves Company. Sankofa Books and Video. 2717 Georgia Ave NW DC. 10pm - 3am. $5 Donation.

04.20.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at the DMV Decade Awards. Performing LIVE w/ the Cruddy Crankers, Body of Evidence, Beat Ya Feet Kings, Royal Height, Deborah J, Will Star, Mr. Whitefolks, Head-Roc, Opus Akoben, Porche 911, Lady Dy, De'Aticus, Her Rhaw' Ness, Hevewae, 30/30, J Marie, Jimmy Black, Suave. 3701 Lawrence Street, Colmar Manor MD. 6pm-10pm.


March 2013

03.09.13 Mt. Ranier, MD: GODISHEUS rocks the 2nd Installment of DC Brand 99's "The Art of Go-Go" Winter Cabaret! DJ TDawg on the Decks! Party on 2 Levels! Adinkra Cultural Arts Studio. 3804 34th St. Tickets: $15/Adv - $20/Door. Doors at 9pm. ***Band hits at 10pm***All Information Here!

03.27.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at "Punk and Go-Go: DC’s Art of Choice during the 80’s, 90’s and Today". A Panel discussion w/ Mark Anderson (Positive Force), Dwayne Lee (GODISHEUS/Da Mixx Band). Led and Moderated by Natalie Hopkinson, author of Go-Go Live: The Life and Death of a Chocolate City. Sponsored by the Humanities Council of Washington, D.C. Location: 876 Café, 4221-B Connecticut Avenue NW. 6pm-8pm

03.29.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at POWER CIPHER for Seven's "Saat" Album Release Party! w/ Shinobi of the 12 Tribes, Marlow, Too Alias, Akoko, Nate GreyskiArt Under Pressure. 4807 Georgia Ave, NW DC. 8pm-11:30pm

03.30.13 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at "Roc for Redd" Chocolate City Outreach Campaign! Supporting DC Statehood Green Party DC City Council At-Large Candidate Perry Redd's Campaign! ***Benning Road (3900 block) and Minnesota Avenue NE DC. 1pm to 3 pm. Volunteers Needed! Contact Redd 4 Council


February 2013

02.17.13 Falls Church, VA: Head-Roc is an Award Presenter at the 27th Washington Area Music Association "Wammie" Awards Show!


January 2013

01.11.13 Washington, DC: The Official Send Off Happy Hour Party for Head-Roc going to Highlander Center as a Zilphia Horton Cultural Organizer! Marx Cafe 3203 Mount Pleasant Street NW DC. 5p-7p. Free.

01.13.13 - 01.18.13 New Market, TN: Head-Roc at the Pretigious Highlander Research and Education Center! Head-Roc is a 2013 Recipient of the Zilphia Horton Cultural Organizing Project!

01.22.13 - 02.18.13 New Orlean, LA: Head-Roc is the Highlander Center's Zilphia Horton Project's Cultrual Organizer in Residence with SEIU Local 21 (serving Public Sector Employees).


December 2012

12.03.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ American University. Anthropology Class Performance & Guest Lecturer. 1:10pm. Details TBA.

12.07.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Judys Restaurant for Empower DC Benefit Concert w/ Enoch the 7th Prophet, Uptown XO, Maracuyeah, Meche Korrect, et al! . 2212 14th St, NW DC. 8p-2a. $5-$15 Donation. NO ONE TURNED AWAY! View on Facebook!

12.08.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ St. Stephans Church for "This Light: Sounds for Social Change" One year Anniversary Party! w/ Bomani Armah, DC Labor Chorus, Uncle Devin, Cornel West Theory, Lasana of Black Notes, and more! 1525 Newton St. NW DC. 7p-10p. View on Facebook!

12.22.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc presenting at the DMV Decade Awards Show!


November 2012

11.30.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "Break the Silence: Gaza Benefit Concert" w/ Bomani Armah, Radio Rahim, & Leftist! St. Stephans Church. 1525 Newton St. NW DC. 7p-10p. $20 suggested donation - all monies go to Shifa hospital in Gaza!

October 2012

10.10.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ The Grammy Family at Art Under Pressure. 4807 Georgia Ave, NW DC. $5. 8PM

10.12.12 New Bedford, MA**: Head-Roc guest speaker at 3rd EyE Unlimited. 28 Union Street. 1pm.
(**We incorrectly has this posted as being in Providence, RI. Apologies!)

10.13.12 New Bedford, MA: Head-Roc @ UMASS Dartmouth Labor Education Center Conference. Keith Middle School.225 Hathaway Boulevard. 8am-2pm. More Details HERE!

10.16.12 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for ESPN's Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class.

September 2012


09.10.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Bloombars! Guest host at The Garden Open Mic feat Day Acoli. Resident Host: Gowri K. 3222 11th St. NW DC. $7 Donation. 8:30p - 11:30p. www.bloombars.com!

09.29.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at 3rd Annual DC Africa Festival! Banneker Field (Upper field). 2500 Georgia Ave NW DC -Euclid and Georgia Ave. 12p-6pm. FREE! More Info Here!

August 2012

08.04.12 Lignum, VA: Head-Roc at Mustock 2012!!! feat. Asheru, Nappy Riddem, All Good Funk Alliance, Lucky Dub, The Band Called Future, Bredren Sound System , Daniel Dejaysixsix Holmes and more. Hip/Hop, Funk, Reggae, and Soul. 23078 Batna Rd Lignum, VA 22726. ALL DAY!!

08.17.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Dupont Circle. World Peace/AL QUDS DAY Rally hosted by Enoch the 7th Prophet. 4p-6p. More info HERE!

08.24.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Black Cat. **Cameo Appearance @ Elikeh. CD Release Party. More info HERE!

July 2012

07.04.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the River. 11:45am & 2:30pm. National Mall.

07.05.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the River. 11:45am & 3:30pm. National Mall.

07.15.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Move to Amend Event feat. David Cobb!! Bus Boys and Poets. 5th and K Location. 7pm. Click Here for more info!

07.21.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at 3rd Annual DC Africa Festival! Banneker Field (Upper field). 2500 Georgia Ave NW DC -Euclid and Georgia Ave. 12p-6pm. FREE! Click Here for more info!

07.23.12 World Wide Web: Head-Roc on the Delaney Diamond Live Interactive Blog! Begins at 7am! Visit www.delaneydiamond.com for more info!

June 2012

06.02.12 Toledo, OH: Head-Roc @ Old West End Street Festival.

06.10.12 Washingon, DC: Head-Roc at Make It Mount Pleasant @ Lamont Park in Mount Pleasant, DC. Click Here for More Details!

06.22-24.12 Linthicum, MD: Head-Roc at 2012 Great Labor Arts Exchange. The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute. 692 Maritime Boulevard. More Info Here!

06.27.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the River. 1:30pm & 3:30pm. National Mall.

06.28.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the River. 11:45am & 1:30pm. National Mall.

May 2012

05.19.12 Washingon, DC: Head-Roc at Malcom X Day Celebration. Malcolm X Park. 10am - 4pm.

05.03.12 Chocolate City, USA: GODISHEUS rocks at Indulj w/ Konshens and His State of Mind for Soul Qemistry! 1208 U Street NW DC. $10 B4 8pm. Show starts at 9pm!

April 2012

04.13.12 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD on DMV Live Radio! 3130 S. Campus Dining Hall in the Live Room of WMUC! Live Video Stream Concert along with DC Indie Rockers Violet Says 5!! 7pm. www.dmvliveradio.com

04.14.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Mello-D and The Rados & Ardamus!! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $10 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!

04.20.12 Yakima, WA: Head-Roc is a Keynote Speaker @ 22nd Annual Students of Color Conference along w/ Dr. Jared Ball. Yakima Convention Center. Sponsored by the Multicutural Student Services Directors Council

04.23.12 Des Moines, WA: Head-Roc @ Unity through Diversity Week 2012. Lecture and Hip-Hop Workshop @ Highline Community College. More info Here!

March 2012

03.04.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at the 2012 Occupy AIPAC Summit: Main Action Day. 900 Massachusetts Ave NW (outside Occupy AIPAC Summit). 3pm. Visit www.occupyaipac.org for more info!

03.10.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Eme & Heteru! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $10 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!


03.04.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc at the 2012 Occupy AIPAC Summit: Main Action Day. 900 Massachusetts Ave NW (outside Occupy AIPAC Summit). 3pm. Visit www.occupyaipac.org for more info!

03.10.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Eme & Heteru! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $10 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!


February 2012

02.11.12 Washington, DC: Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: HEAD-ROC!!! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $10 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!

02.19.12 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ 26th Annual Wammie Awards! State Theatre, Falls Church, VA. More info at www.wamadc.com.

02.29.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ Jali D at Congress Park Community Center for Black History Month Program! 1345 Savannah Street SE, WDC 20032. 6pm-8pm.


January 2012

01.05.12 Silver Spring, MD: Head-Roc @ Washington Labor College for UFCW 400 Shop Keepers Seminar.

01.14.12 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Poem-cees w/ Mechi Korret! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $10 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!


December 2011

12.10.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Enoch the 7th Prophet and DJ Earth 1ne Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $5 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!

12.15.11 New York City, NY: Head-Roc @ COLORS! "Build Bridges Not Walls!" Concert. 417 Lafayette Street New York, NY. More Info TBA!

12.21.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Occupy DC! also performing DEAD PREZ!!! Hosted by Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker. McPhearson Square. 11:30a - 1:30p. FREE!


November 2011

11.10.11 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of Maryland w/ Rebel Diaz! Student for Justice in Palestine "We Will Not Be Silent Concert ". Stamp Student Union, Baltimore Room. 8pm

11.12.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Noyeek (The Grizzly Bear) Album Release Party! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $5 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!

11.21.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ American University. Guest Lecturer for Anthropology: Language, Culture, and the Human Experience. Ward Hall Rm 106 @ 8:55am.


October 2011

10.06.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Freedom Plaza w/ Dr. Margaret Flowers, Kevin Zeese, et al! More info Visit www.octoer2011.org!

10.07.11 Providence, RI: Head-Roc @ Roots Cafe for THE EMPOWER PROVIDENCE PROJECT w/ Spiritchild (NY), and Isis Storm! 276 Westminster St. 8pm-1am. For more Info visit www.VenusSings.com!

10.08.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Thaylo Bleu! Ras Hall (4809 Georgia Ave NW) $3 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up!

10.11.11 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of MD. Guest Lecturer for ESPN's Kevin Blackistone's Sport History Class.

10.15.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Bus Boys and Poets for a National Organizers Alliance Event Honoring National Organizers Alliance founders including Kim Fellner. 14th & V St Location. 6pm.

10.22.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Bus Boys and Poets DC and Palestinian Statehood Event w/ Christylez Bacon & Huda. in Partnership with National Gallery of Art. 5th and K Location. 7pm.


September 2011

09.10.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Princess of Controversy! Ras Hall 4809 Georgia Ave NW. $3 Cover. 10 pm Door. Visit Princess of Controversy online and come to the show!!

09.30.11 Washington, DC: Words Beats and Life w/ DC Hip Hop Cinema Cafe present "The Black Power Mixtape". Head-Roc will be on a panel with Dr. Jared Ball et al. LANDMARK E Street Cinema. 555 11th NW DC. 7pm. Visit Facebook Event Page!


August 2011

08.05.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Jobs With Justice National Conference "Plenary & Welcome" Ceremony at the Omni Shoreham. 3pm. Visit www.dcjwj.org for more info!

08.13.11 Toledo, OH: Head-Roc @ Collingwood Art Center. A Campaign Event for Green Party City Council candidate Anita Rios! More Info TBA!

08.20.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts the return of Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI is POSTPONED!!!!

08.19-21.11 Lignum, VA: Head-Roc @ The 9th Annual Mustock Festival: The DC/MD/VA premier Regional Indie musical festival! Featuring outdoor Monster Sound performances by Asheru, Fatso, All Good Funk Alliance, Farid, Bredren Sound System, The Band Called Future, DJ Jahsonic, and MORE! 23078 Batna Rd Lignum, VA 22726. Visit http://mustockllc.com/ for more Info!!!

08.27.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ "How to Diffuse a Car Bomb!: Art/Video/Music vs Climate Chaos" at St Stephans Church. 1525 Newton St. Nw. 7p-11p. Visit www.tarsandsaction.org for more Info!


July 2011

07.16.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc hosts the return of Power Moves w/ Resident DJ RBI! A DMV Tastemakers Event - Feature Artist: Akil Nadir! $3 Cover |10 pm Door | 21 & Up! Visit Akil Nadir's music online and come to the show!!

07.30.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc speaking @ Wolly Mammoth Theater's Clyborn Park Production "Artist Forum". 641 D Street, NW. 3pm. Visit www.wollymammoth.net for more info!

07.31.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc Bus Boys and Poets. REVOLUTION IMMORTALIZED: A tribute to the Prophetic Work of Gil Scott-Heron. No Cover, but $5 to $10 donations are encouraged and will go to Empower DC!

June 2011

06.09.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Ras Hall for Dr. Jared Ball's "I Mix What Like: A Mixtape Manifesto" Book Launch Party!!! More Details TBA!

06.23.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc to recieve the prestigious "I'll Be There" Award for Arts and Activism from DC Jobs With Justice. More info HERE!

May 2011

05.05.11 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS w/ Marcel and The Truth at The Atlas Theatre for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) Spring Reception honoring the service of Prof. Susan Jones, ESQ. Mini Fashion Showcase by Joday Davis Designs! 1333 H St. NE DC. 6p-9p. $75 ticket includes WALA Membership, Fine Cuisine, Concert and Fashion Show!

05.20.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc on "A Measure of Truth/Turn It Up" with Michael Fordham on Blog Talk Radio. 7p-9pm. LIVE INTERVIEW!!!

05.27.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc's 40th Birthday Party Toast and Roast Benefit Celebration and Concert for Empower DC! Live Performances by The Package, Enoch the 7th Prophet, and Tamika Jones - DJ RBI on the Decks!!!! Ras Hall - 4809 Georgia Ave, NW DC. 9pm. 21 and Up! $10 suggested Donation with all proceeds going to Empower DC!


April 2011

04.08.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc LIVE on DCTV! Watch Head-Roc deliver a Bombastic 9 minute show stopping set on Da Cipher TV! Show time is 9PM!!!
Ch 95 - Comcast
Ch 10 - RCN & Verizon Fios
(Sorry, in DC only!)

04.12.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Bus Boys and Poets. Special Guest Judge for "all Of the Lights: Life and Law dmv Spoken Word, Hip-Hop Slam!". NEW LOCATION!!!: 14th & V St NW DC. 6:30p-8p. Sponsored by American University and HBO.

04.13.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ American University Washington College of Law for the Roots and Reality II Symposium's Town Hall Meeting. 4801 Massachusetts Ave NW DC. 3:45pm-5:00pm. Click HERE for more info!

04.22.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Velvet Lounge for High School Technology Services fundraising event w/ Buff1 and 14KT DJ. 915 U St. NW DC. Doors at 6pm. Cancelled by Promoter!

04.23.11 Fairfax, VA: Head-Roc @ Rene's Club for High School Technology Services fundraising event w/ Buff1 and 14KT DJ. 3251 Old Lee Hwy # 1, Fairfax, VA. Doors at 2pm. Cancelled by Promoter!

04.23.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Liv NightClub for High School Technology Services fundraising event w/ Buff1 and 14KT DJ. 2001 11th St. NW DC. Doors at 6:30pm. Click HERE for more Info!

04.30.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc peforming LIVE for Art Under Pressure Grand Opening Concert at RAS HALL! DJ RBI spinning nuthin but DC Hip-Hop Music ALL NIGHT LONG! More Details TBA!

March 2011

03.13.11 Greenbelt, Md Head-Roc @ Teamsters Union led Rally in the Beltway Plaza Giant Food parking lot to support Warhouse Worker Rights!!! Stop the outsourceing of 700 jobs by Giant Food owned by Super Capitalist International Conglomerate Royal Ahold! Listen to Aint the 'G' they used to Be" Written by Head-Roc and produced by Dwayne "Super Bad III" Lee (GODISHEUS) specifially for the the Teamsters Union!

03.17.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Wilson Bldg for Empower DC's "Show Us the GREEN" Child Care Rally! 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (outside the building) 10am.

03.30.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Teamsters Rally to Save LOCAL 700 Jobs from being Eliminated by Giant Food, Inc (Royal Ahold Int'l)! Across from the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. 400 New Jersey Ave, NW DC. 3p-5p. For More Info visit www.justiceatgiant.org

February 2011

02.25.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Caesar Chavez PCS Parkside (East of the River, Chocolate City) for the Black History Month Programming.

02.17.11 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS w/ Marcel and The Truth @ Gibson Guitar Center - POSTPONED TO MAY 2011... STAY TUNED!

02.08.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Bossa Lounge for the Guerrilla Poetry Insurgency Open Mic Night! 2463 18th St. NW DC. 7p-9pm. Head-Roc is this week's Feature Artist! More info at www.guerrillapoets.org

02.04.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc w/ Dimensions (The Package) + Born Infinite (Born I Music) @ Ras Hall for Uptown Friday Nights: "100 Volunteers On The Same Page!" = 100 V.O.T.E.S Page in Office! A DC Hip-Hop community fundraiser conert to support the campaign of Alan "Spirit" Page running for DC City Council At-Large Seat! 4809 Georgia Ave NW, DC. 8pm.

January 2011

01.07.11 Washington, DC: "The Real Dr. King" at Ceasar Chavez Public Charter School, Capitol Hill Campus. Head-Roc appearing with Dr. Jared Ball (Capitol Resistance) for a performance and discussion about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 8am.

01.14.11 Washington, DC: Empower DC 7th Anniversary Celebration @ The Festival Center! Featuring Anma Mwalagho + Head-Roc. 1640 Columbia Rd, NW. 6:30-8:30pm. $10 donation requested. No one Turned away! Visit Empower DC Today!

December 2010

12.10.11 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Ras Hall for Uptown Friday Nights w/ Tarica June. Hosted by Kymone Freeman (Black L.U.V. Festival). A benefit Concert for Empower DC! 4809 Georgia Ave, NW. 9pm

October 2010

10.19.10 - 10.29.10 Washington, DC: The "Empower DC" Project Chocolate City Tour! Sponsored by Empower DC, Postive Force, Washington Peace Center, DC Statehood Green Party, DMV Spectrum!

All Shows are outside concertst that will begin promptly at 5:30pm! Free to the Public and All Ages!

The "Empower DC" Project Chocolate City Tour Schedule:
10/19 - 14th St NW & Irving St NW (near Columbia Heights Metro)
10/20 - Alabama Ave & Good Hope Rd SE
10/21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave & Howard Rd, SE (near Anacostia Metro)
10/23 - Florida Avenue "Funky" Flea Market
10/25 - Georgia Ave NW & New Hampshire Ave NW (Petworth Metro Station)
10/26 - 4th St SW & M St SW (near Waterfront Metro)
10/27 - Georgia Ave NW & Florida Ave NW
10/28 - 3900 block of Minnesota Ave NE
10/30 - The "Empower DC" Project Benefit Concert @ The Potters House!

September 2010

09.17.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Arc Theatre. Marbury Plaza Tenants Association 2nd Annual Tenant’s Choice Awards! 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020. 7pm.

09.19.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Black L.U.V Festival!

09.26.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Black Cat w/ AK Slaughter + Height! $10. 9pm. All Ages! Tickets

August 2010

08.16.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Black Cat! w/ Violet Says 5 and The Farafina Kan Experience. $10... 8:30pm Doors... ALL AGES! Please help sell this show out by purchasing your tickets early and online HERE!

08.17.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Liv (Bohemian Caverns Upstairs). The UP and UP Open Mic hosted by Mambo Sauce and Gods'Illa! $5 b4 9pm, $10 after.

July 2010

07.24.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Capitol Hip-Hop Soul Fest in Marvin Gaye Park. Sponsored by Liberated Muse Productions Visit www.capitalhiphopsoulfest.com for more info!

07.31.10 Lignum, VA: GODISHEUS @ Mustock! ...With All Good Funk Alliance, Ancient Astronauts, Fatso Jetson, Pure Light Seed, SEE-I, Thunderball, Alexis (Golden Lover), Asheru And The Els, Dj Jahsonic, Farid Ali, Fort Knox Five, Mustobar Soulbush, Mz Munchie, Sleepy Wonder, Tamika Love Jones, Tony Ozier And DDFA, and W. Ellington Felton! Visit http://mustockllc.com/ for more info!

June 2010

06.10.10 Washington, DC:Mista Cookie Jar (LA) presents "The Love Bubble" East Coast Tour at Bloombars - A MUSIC CONCERT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED KIDS!

06.10.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ AFL-CIO for the DC Jobs With Justice "I'll Be There" Awards! 815 16th St NW DC. 5:30pm-8pm (Head-Roc performs at 7:15).

06.22-26.10 Detroit, MI: Head-Roc @ the U.S. Social Forum!
Thu. June 24 @ Tent Village - 5pm (performance)
Fri. June 25 @ Cobol Hall O2-39 - 2pm (workshop/performance)
Sat. June 26 @ Peoples Movement Assembly - 12pm (performance)

May 2010

05.01.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ DISTRICT for S.O.S MAYDAY PARTY!!
Save Our Safety Net (S.O.S) is a campaign to protect the crucial city services that vulnerable DC residents depend on.Proceeds will help send low-income community advocates to the US Social Forum in Detroit. $10 suggested donation. 2473 18th St. NW. 7p-10p

05.11.10 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc @ Organic Soul Tuesdays! (rescheduled from April 27th!). Baltimore's #1 Open Mic Jam Session Hosted by the Fertile Ground Band and Olu Butterfly! 15 W. Eager St., 7:30p-Midnight. $5.

April 2010

04.01.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Marvin Gaye Park!
The 2nd Annual Marvin Gaye Music Festival with performances by: Ne’a Posey, East of the River Steel Band, GODISHEUS, and Chip & Andrea singing Marvin’s Greatest Hits! Live at by Asad "Ulta" Walker and Photos by Teri Memolo. Marvin Gaye Park. 5200 Foote St NE DC. 4p-8p. FREE! Sponsored by Washington Parks and People and Census 2010.

04.09.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ St. Stephan's Church!
LEDC sponored event to support affordable housing rights in Chocolate City! Tickets: $10-20 sliding scale (includes a plate of food) children under 12 free. Funds raised will help local tenant leaders attend the U.S. Social Forum in June in Detroit. St Stephan's is @ the Corner of 16th St and Newton St NW DC.

04.24.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS w/ Violet Says 5 + X.O. @ LIV.
2001 11th St. ( corner of 11th and U st.) NW. 9:30pm. $10/adv, $20/door.
Purchase Tickets Online: http://violetsays5.eventbrite.com/

March 2010

03.02.10 Washington, DC: Head -Roc @ Bus Boys and Poets.
Palestine and Black America: Abolishing Apartheid, Striving for Justice and Equality. Features activist/speaker Omar Barghouti, a founding member of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). Bus Boys and Poets (2021 14th St NW DC). 6pm-8pm. Head-Roc delivering the Libation for this event.

03.18.10 Washington, DC: Head -Roc @ Washington Monument w/ The Cornel West Theory & DJ Underdog!
Funk the War Pre-Party Shakedown @ the "Camp OUT NOW!" anti-war encampment on the Washington Monument north lawn! 15th St NW and Constitution Ave (near Smithsonian & Metro Center stn). $10-->$5 sliding scale donation. 8:00pm. Produced by DC Students For Democratic Society

February 2010

02.26.10 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Potters House
Liberated Muse Productions and the Sounds of Hope benefit concert series at the Potter's House, in partnership with Kapital Magazine are showing support for relief efforts to Haiti by presenting the benefit concert "To Haiti, With Love". 1658 Columbia Rd NW DC. $10 suggested donation. 7pm-10pm

January 2010

01.22.10 Washington, DC: Empower DC 6th Anniversary & Annual Celebration!
@ Charles Sumner School (1201 17th St, NW (17th & M), 6:30pm - 8:30pm. $10 Donation. Head-Roc performing songs from the upcoming "Empower DC" Album!!!!

December 2009

12.04.09 College Park, MD: Head-Roc @ University of Maryland (Colony Ballroon - Stamp Union Bldg) for "We Will Not Be Silent: Voices for Justice". sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine. 7pm.

12.12.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The White House (Lafayette Park) for the EMERGENCY ANTI-ESCALATION RALLY! Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) will join former Rep. Cynthia McKinney, former Sen. Mike Gravel, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Kathy Kelly, and a host of antiwar leaders to tell President Obama "No You Can't!" send more US troops to Afghanistan! Organized by EndUSWars.og. 11am.

12.15.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Wilson Bldg for Empower DC's PUBLIC PROPERTY RALLY -THE FINAL PUSH! Tell the DC Council to PASS BILL 18-76 (Save Public Assets for The People! Schools, Libraries, Parks, etc,.)
1350 Penn Ave, NW DC. 10am Outside Rally. 11am Pack the Hearing Room! More info at Empower DC's website!

November 2009

11.05.09 Washington, DC: Tip the Band 7: "V" feat. GODISHEUS w/ Violet Says 5 @ Almaz Ethiopian Restaurant. 1212 U St. NW DC. 8:30pm-11:30pm. (202) 462-1212. NO DOOR COVER | Tip the Band! Hosted by Kymone Freeman!

11.06.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc guest speaking along with Mark Anderson (Positive Force DC), Lilo Gonzales (Machetres), and Amanda McKaye (Fort Reno) on a Music and Activism panel during the American Studies Association Annual Meeting. Renaissance Hotel. 2-4pm. visit http://www.theasa.net/ for more info.

11.07.09 Washington, DC: The Get Down IV performing live: Bullfight Academy, Head-Roc War Machine, and Menya. @ Third Street Co-op... 1807 3rd St. NE... $5... ALL AGES! 7PM!

11.21-22.09 Washington, DC: "The Greatest Hip Hop Cover Story Ever Told" A live multi-media journey through the life of Hip Hop from an MCs perspective! @ Dance Place. 3225 8th St NE DC. More info TBA! Head-Roc performing.

11.28.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live with Chopteeth @ The Black Cat! 1811 14th St. NW DC. $15. 9pm. Click here for more info!

October 2009

10.04.09 Washington, DC: Tip the Band VI: "B.M.I.G! Outdoor Concert feat. Asheru w/ The Els & The Five One Band. Also, A B-Day Party for Tyrone Norris aka Mental Stamina of Rosetta Stoned! @ Sankofa Books, Film, Cafe 2714 Georgia Avenue NW DC. 5pm-8pm. 202-332-1084. NO DOOR COVER | Tip the Band! ALL AGES! (Hosted by Head-Roc)

Septemeber 2009

09.20.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Black LUV Fest '09! More Info TBA!

09.06.09 Washington, DC: Tip the Band V: "The GODS Must Be Crazy!" Outdoor Concert feat. Devine Nature w/ Pure Light Seed @ Sankofa. Hosted by Head-
Roc. 2714 Georgia Avenue NW DC. 5pm-8pm. 202-332-1084. NO DOOR COVER | Tip the Band!

August 2009

08.22.09 Lignum, VA: GODISHEUS @ 7th Annual Mustock Festival w/ Asheru, Tamika Jones, Pure Light Seed, Noon:30, Mustafa Akbar, Punk Rodgers, Bredren Sound System, DJ OJI, The Fif, et al! 23078 Batna Rd Lignum, VA 22726. Noon - 10pm. FREE TO THE PUBLIC, and a $20 donation is STRONGLY SUGGESTED! …AND GREATLY APPRECIATED! Email: Mustock09info@gmail.com for more info! Check out the FaceBook event invite here!!

July 2009

07.25.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Capitol Hip-Hop Soul Fest in Marvin Gaye Park. Sponsored by Liberated Muse Productions *Head-Roc will co-host! Visit www.capitalhiphopsoulfest.com for more info!

07.16.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Fort Reno w/ Girl Loves Distortion & Laughing Man. Nebraska & Chesapeake Sts NW DC (across from Wilson High School). Show starts at 7:15pm and over at 9:30pm. NO DRUGS, NO ALCHOOL, OR GLASS BOTTLES! Visit www.fortreno.com for complete details and schedule

June 2009

06.06.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Jaxx w/ The Fif, Violet Says 5, & Echo Boom. 6355 Rolling Wood Rd, West Springfield, VA. $10 in advance/$12 @ Door. ALL AGES!

May 2009

05.06.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Comet Ping-Pong w/ Yea Big + Kid Static. 5037 Connecticut Ave NW. 9pm-Midnight! 18 & Up. FREE!

06.21.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Sacred Festival at the historic Josephine Butler Parks Center and Malcolm X Park (Meridian Hill). 10:30am - 7:30pm! for more info please visit www.sacreddc.com! Head-Roc performs at 2pm and 4pm!

06.24.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Tip the Band IV! feat. W. Ellington Felton @ Asylum - 2471 18th St. NW DC. 8pm-11pm. 21 & Up! No Door Cover | Tip the Band! ...also, a B-Day party for Anike Robinson of SweetRoot!

06.25.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Helix Lounge (special Acoustic set) for "Arts Unplugged" summer concert series sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. 1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW DC. Set begins @ 6pm sharp! All Ages and FREE to the public!

05.07.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ "Funk Fenty" Rally @ Freedom Plaza! w/ Machetres + Doc Night and Hipnotix. 14th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC (downtown across from the Wilson Bldg.) 4pm-7pm. FREE!

05.13.09 Washington, DC: Tip the Band III @ Asylum. 'Brothers Gonna Work It Out' Edition featuring N'digo Rose and the Cornel West Theory! 2471 18th St. NW DC. 8pm-11pm. 21 & Up! No Door Cover | Tip the Band!

05.22.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ African Liberation Day "Black and Proud" Cultural Show kick off event w/ Enoch and Labteck 1, Hasaan Salaam, Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, DJ Soyo, and more! The Carlos Rosario Charter School. 1100 Harvard St, NW DC. 7p-10p.

April 2009

04.01.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ US Capitol for a DC Statehood Rally sponsored by ACLU. 6-8pm. More info TBA

04.03.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Axum Restaurant w/ The Package, Krayola, Lyriciss Flow w/ Pro Verb-RiZion. Doors @ 8pm. Show starts @ 10pm. Ladies free B4 midnite! Brought to you by Vintage Vibez Music Group.

04.06.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Black Cat. Gaza compilation CD release show w/ IBID, Cat Funiture and DJ Gavin Holland. 9pm-11:55pm (Head-Roc @ 9:30). All Ages. $8 donation.

04.11.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Almaz for 'Saturday Night Live' w/ Special Guest: Omega Band! 1212 U St. $5 before Midnight, $10 After. show starts @ 11pm!

04.15.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Asylum w/ Machetres. Black and Brown Soul Power Unity Concert and pre-DC Emancipation Day Party! 2471 18th St. NW DC. FREE! 21 & Up! This is a Tip the Band event!!!

04.20.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ DC9. The Capitol Hemp 1 year anniversary celebration. A Private Party.

March 2009

04.01.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ US Capitol for a DC Statehood Rally sponsored by ACLU. 6-8pm. More info TBA

03.20.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ American University for 'A Night of Social Consciousness' benefit concert. Sponsored by DCY Worldwide student group. The Tavern (AU main campus). More details TBA

03.13.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS w/ Poem-cees @ Asylum. A Birthday Party for our #1 Fan & Capitol Hemp/DC51 Art Show after party! 2471 18th St NW DC (Adams Morgan). 10PM-Midnight. 21 & Up! FREE!

February 2009

02.14.09 Washington, DC: 'For the Love of Hip-Hop' Show featuring The Package, Intellectual Keith, LA, and T.O.N. @ The FAB Lounge. 2022 Florida Ave NW DC. 7-11:30pm. $10

02.19.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ DC9 w/ Elikeh and PS24. A benefit concert for Congo Relief (www.enoughproject.org). 1940 9th St NW DC. $10. 9pm doors. 21 & Up.

January 2009

01.31.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is a panelist @ Hip Hop Cinema Cafe presents Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme @ The Historical Society of DC. 801 K Street, NW (at Mount Vernon Square Metro). 2pm-6pm. FREE!! 13 & Up!

01.23.09 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Velvet Lounge w/ Elikeh. "Change in America" Funk Jam. 915 U St. NW DC. $8. 9pm Doors. Show begins @ 10pm! 18 & Up.0

1.21.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Launch Party for Bring the Guard Home! w/ Emma's Revolution, Lori Perdue, and special guest Medea Benjamin (Code Pink). Bus Boys and Poets - 14th and V St. NW DC. 6-8pm.

01.16.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc is a specially invited guest atteding the Chocolate City Cultural Alliance "An Inaugual Celebration: Music. Art. Culture" event @ 903 U St. NW DC. 10pm - 5am. (visit this link for more info)

01.09.09 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Chief Ike's Mambo Room w/ The Unknown. 1725 Columbia Rd NW DC. 8-11pm

December 2008

12.19.08 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Drop Electric, Triflava, and The Cornel West Theory. The DC51 launch party! 1353 H St NE DC. $10. show starts @ 9pm. (we rock @ 10:15)

November 2008

11.13.08 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ DC9 w/ Sitali Band, Ardaplus, & Mic.infinite. A Chocolate City Funk-Rock/Hip-Hop experience! 1940 9th St NW DC. $10. show starts @ 9pm.

11.06.08 Washington, DC: The G.I.F.T @ Black Cat (back stage) w/ Sitali Band & Ashe. A benefit for the Nyumbani Orphage (Africa). $12. 8:00pm.

11.08.08 Brooklyn, NY: Head-Roc @ The Loft for Sitali Band's release party w/ Chewin' Pics (feat. Naima Mora: 2005 winner of America's Top Models) et al. 87 3rd Ave (4th Floor) Brooklyn, New York. $5. Show starts @ 10pm

11.03.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Black Cat (back stage) w/ TEREU TEREU and Petworth. $8. 9pm.

October 2008

10.28.08 Washington, DC: The G.I.F.T @ Velvet Lounge w/ Trophy Wife & Noon:30. The 'Anythang But McCain!' DC progressive & radical concert/rally/benefit! A portion of proceeds will benefit Empower DC! $10. Doors @ 8:30 pm. 18 & over!

10.17.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ The Red and Black w/ Bad Panda & Starfucker. 1212 H St. NE. $10. 9pm.

September 2008

09.20.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live with Chopteeth Afro Funk Big Band @ Black Cat (Album Release Party). 1811 14th St NW DC. $15. All Ages!

09.07.08 Washington, DC: The G.I.F.T @ The Black Family Reunion on the National Mall (International Stage). FREE. 12:30 sharp! Sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women.

09.14.08 Washington, DC: The G.I.F.T @ Adams Morgan Day. 18th St. NW & Columbia Road. 2pm. FREE!

09.14.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live with Chopteeth Afro Funk Big Band @ The Takoma Park Folk Festival! 5pm. FREE!

09.22.08 Washington, DC: The G.I.F.T @ Velvet Lounge along with Salim and The Music Lovers (Baltimore Hip-Hop's finest!) are 'Band in DC!' 915 U St. NW DC. 8pm. Show starts at 9pm sharp - done by by 11pm! A portion of proceeds will be donated to Empower DC! $10. 21 & over! (sorry!)

August 2008

08.02.08 Watertown, NY: IVAW ’State of the Union’ Tour @ Fort Drum with Ryan Harvey and S.O.N.

08.23.08 Lignum, VA: Mustock Music Festival! DC Metro Area's official Independent music showcase featuring Asheru, Head-Roc, Fort Knox Five (DJ Set), Dust Galaxy, Mustafa Akbar, Nappy Riddems, Projex, Pure Light Seed, Tony Ozier & more! visit www.mustafaakbar.com for more info!

June 2008

06.28.08 Silver Spring, MD: Head-Roc (as O.M.V) presents The Godisheus International Funk Train aka The G.I.F.T. (21st Century Funk, Rock, and Soul Band!) at the Washington City Paper's Craft Bastards Arts and Crafts Festival! Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. 8230 Georgia Ave. Main Stage @ 2pm. FREE!

May 2008

05.01.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball (Capitol Resistance) presenting live at the University of the District of Columbia! A MUST ATTEND EVENT!!!

05.23.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ Woodrom Wilson High rally against local and global injustice! @ noon in the gym. FREE.

April 2008

04.16.08 Frostburg, MD: Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball (Capitol Resistance) presenting live at Frostburg State University.

04.22.08 Amherst, MA: Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball (Capitol Resistance) presenting live at the Triggering Change conference @ University of Massachusetts.

04.29.08 Seattle, WA: Head-Roc performing live at Highline Community College Unity Week. More details TBA!

March 2008

03.10.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ St. Stephan's Church w/ Son of Nun for Stop-Loss Party: DC. sponsored by Stop-Loss Congress. Donations accepted.

03.15.08 Silver Spring, MD: Head-Roc w/The Nightwatchman (tom morello of Rage Against the Machine), Liah Alonso, Awall, and The Well IVAW 'Winter Soldier' conference @ Washington Labor College. 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring MD. 9pm.

03.18.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc @ 9:30 Club for Amnesty International and Hip-Hop Caucus "WE CARE" Concert. $15. visit www.hiphopcaucus.org for more info!

03.22.08 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc War Machine performing live @ 2640 Space (Red Emma's) with Son of Nun, Ryan Harvey, et al for IVAW benefit. More details TBA.

03.26.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc War erforming live with DJ Eurok and The Package at Velvet Lounge. More details TBA.

February 2008

02.23.08 Poughkeepsie, NY: Head-Roc and Dr. Ball present 'Capitol Resistance' live @ Vassar College in Rockefeller Hall for New York State Greens Conference. 10am-6pm.

January 2008

01.22.08 Seattle, WA: Head-Roc and Dr. Ball present 'Capitol Resistance' live in Highline Community College (Des Moines, WA). More details TBA!

01.23.08 Washington, DC: Head-Roc and Noyeek the Grizzly Bear performing live at Goodwill Ink: Featuring, W/ performances by Kaimber and Avenue 2., Then a Fresh to Def Jam Session with Oddisee, Kokia, Wes Felton, Max B, Hezakiah, Po Emcees YU, Storm The Unpredictable, Flex Mathews, Ransom and many more plus special guest, Dj RBI and Roddy Rod on the 1's and 2's! visit www.velvetloungedc.com for more info.

December 2007

12.11.07 - 12.22.07 Capitol Resistance: Jared Ball for Green Party President California Outreach and Unity Tour! Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball (aka The Funkinest Journalist) team up as Capitol Resistance on the campaign trial! Cities and Dates below:

12.12.07 Arcata, CA: Head-Roc and Dr. Ball present 'Capitol Resistance' live in the Kate Buchanan Room @ Humboldt State University. 7-10pm. (JB4P fund raiser concert featuring Head-Roc to follow).

12.13.07 Eureka, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event. Details TBA!

12.14.07 San Francisco , CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour: Dr. Jared Ball and Head-Roc speaking at SF Bayview Prisoners Subscriptions Fundraiser. Station 40 located @ 3030B 16th St., San Francisco, California. Cost : $20 ($10 for students).

12.16.07 Walnut Creek, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event @ 1770 San Miguel Dr. Apt. 2. Open to the public! Community Leaders invited and encouraged to attend! 3-4pm.

12.16.07 San Jose, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation during Silicon Valley Greens Holiday Party Social @ Smoke Tiki Lounge and Barbeque (downtown San Jose). 152 Post Street San Jose. (408) 292-4266. Damage: $20 ($10 for students) 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

12.17.07 San Luis Obispo, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event @ SLO Senior Center. 1445 Santa Rosa (on a corner of Mitchell Park) 7-9pm.
(SLO Greens Holiday Party)

12.19.07 Los Angeles, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event @ LA Peace Center. 8124 W. 3rd St., L.A. (near Crescent Heights). 7-9pm.

12.20.07 Los Angeles, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event. Details TBA!

12.21.07 San Diego, CA: JB4P California Outreach and Unity Tour 'Meet and Greet' presentation and fund raising event. Details TBA!

Check for updates on Head-Roc's MySpace page for last minute show additions or changes!


November 2007

11.01.07 Baltimore, MD : Morgan State University. Communicating Alternative Hip-Hop and Politics: A Capitol Resistance multimedia lecture presentation featuring Dr. Jared Ball and Head-Roc with a special guest performance by Baltimore's premier revolutionary National Hip-Hop artist S.O.N.. Guest Speaker: Maria Allwine. in the Student Ballroom from 7-10pm. FREE admission.

11.03.07 New York City, NY: Columbia University. Head-Roc performing live at the Northeast Socialist Conference w/ Son of Nun. @ Columbia University, International Affairs Building Altschul Auditorium, Room 417 - Street Level 116th Street & Amsterdam Ave., NYC) More info here!

October 2007

10.05.07 Charlottesville, VA: Head-Roc performing live at The Bridge Art Space. 209 Monticello Road. (Following the Ward Churchill and Derrick Jensen "reimaging of Columbus." presentations.)

10.06.07 Brooklyn, NY: Head-Roc performing live at Party For The People @ The Yard (Carrol St. off Gowanus canal). FREE!

10.08.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live for TransAfrica sponsored "Hip-Hop at the Crossrhodes" panel 6-8pm. Show featuring Flex Matthews, Dumi from Zimbabwe Legit and DJ Letters (and Head-Roc) 8-10pm.

10.12.07 Chicago, IL: Capitol Resistance (Head-Roc War Machine & Green Party 2008 Presidential Candidate Dr. Jared Ball) Green Party Outreach/Fundraising presentation event at Casa Aztlan (1831 S. Racine Ave.). Roots riddims courtesy of Selectors Rigo #7 and DooleyNoted. Event begins @ 7pm.

10.14.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc War Machine performing live at the Brian Mckenzie Info Shop Benefit Party @ the Bobby Fisher Memorial. 1644 N. Capitol St. NW.

10.19.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc War Machine performing live w/ Chopteeth at The Rock N Roll Hotel. $12 w/ $2 going to support the DC Chapter of IVAW! 1353 H St. NE DC.
More info here.

10.27.07 Orlando, FL: Head-Roc War Machine performing for the planned UFPJ rally. POSTPHONED!! Law enforcement pulled the permit on our scheduled event. Rain date TBA.

10.30.07 Washington, DC : Bus Boys and Poets. Jena 6 Fundraisering event featuring S.O.N and Head-Roc War Machine. Speaker: Dave Zirin, Rev Lennox Yearwood, and Ndeka Shoulds. EMCEED BY SLIMM GOINES! Bus Boys and Poets (14th and V Streets NW DC). $5 a head, $10 solidarity. No one turned away.

All proceeds will go to the Jena 6 Defense Committee, PO Box 2798, Jena, LA 71342.

September 2007

09.08.07 Baltimore, MD: Concert for Human Rights! A United Workers Association solidarity concert to demand a living wage for Camden Yards Day Laborers. Outdoors and FREE! More info here.

09.10.07 Takoma Park, MD: Jared Ball for President: "Don't Hate in '08!" Meet & Greet Fundraiser Event. Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball (Green Party Presidential Candidate!) team up as Capitol Resistance for this innaugural run at the first ever Hip-Hop Presidential Candidate! @ Sangha (7014 Westmoreland Ave.) More info here.

09.14.07 Vienna, VA: Iraq Veterens Against the War record "Line in the Sand" CD release party @ Jammin' Java. 227 maple ave. $10. More info here.

09.16.07 Takoma Park, MD @ noon: Head-Roc performing live at the Takoma Park Folk Festival! 12pm. More info here.

09.16.07 Washingotn, DC @ 4:20pm ;-) Head-Roc performing live at the Black L.U.V Festival!! 4:20pm. More info here!

09.20.07 College Park, MD: Capitol Resistance (Head-Roc War Machine & Green Party 2008 Presidential Candidate Dr. Jared Ball), Dave Zirin, Mark Bolden, Hayoos, Bomani Armah performing live in the Hoff Theater of the Stamp Student Union @ UMCP.

09.29.07 Washingotn, DC: Head-Roc performing Asheru's Guerilla Lounge! More info TBA.

August 2007

08.18.07 Washington, DC: Black August Planning Organization (BAPO) Black August commemoration@ St. Stephans Church. Live performances by Bomani "D-Mite" Armah, Head-Roc, and comedy satire by Jermaine Fowler. Check here for more info!

08.24.07 Richmond, VA: Tropical Soul w/ Scienz of Life for Soul Power - A Happily Natural sponsored event. Visit www.happilynaturalday.com for more info.

08.25.07 Richmond, VA (Day Time): Happily Natural Day Festival @ Hotchkiss Field. 12-7pm. Visit www.happilynaturalday.com for more info.

08.25.07 Lignum, VA (Night Time): Mustock Festival! (Aug. 24-26) Washington DC's premier local indie musical festival. This year, www.head-roc is on board as a sponsor! check here for more details!

July 2007

07.01.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc, The Evens (Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina), and others @ Lamont Park in Mount Pleasant NW DC. More info TBA!

07.04.07 Philadelphia, PA: Iraq Veteren Against the War Bus Tour Concert! Join IVAW for a night of revolutionary hip hop featuring Joie Venus, Son of Nun, Head-Roc, and More. Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave @ corner of 42nd St.)
Must be 21 with ID. Free admission. 6pm.

07.05.07 New York City, NY: Iraq Veteren Against the War Bus Tour Concert! Benefit show featuring Head-Roc, d_Cyphernauts, Seanchaí and the Unity Squad, Spiritchild. @ Rocky Sullivans 129 Lexington Ave NYC. $15 at the door, Active Duty soldiers get in free!

07.10.07 San Francisco, CA: Head-Roc performing for nationally recognized genius sports analyst Dave Zirin's "Welcome to the Terrordome" book release tour! New College auditorium w/ Modern Times. 7:00pm. click here for more info! Head-Roc and Dave Zirin will be appearing live in studio on 94.1 KPFA's Hardknock Radio (Pacifica Berkeley) at 1 pm! Tune in!

07.12.07 Washingotn, DC (day time): 6th Annual DC Hip-Hop Theatre Festival. Head-Roc will serve as a Panelist for the 6th Annual Hip-Hop Theater Festival's Roundtable Discussion: "Race and Class in Hip-Hop and Theater," (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) at the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint. 916 G Street NW DC.

07.12.07 Reading, PA (night time): Green Party National Meeting: International Night concert @ the Abraham Lincoln Wyndham! Head-Roc solo live performance! click here for more info!

07.14.07 Redding, PA: Green Party National Meeting Music Festival Concert @ Sovereign Performing Arts Center! Head-Roc War Machine headlining. click here for more info!

07.21.07 Detroit, MI: Head-Roc performing live at Detroit's legendary Positively Fourth Street Festival! On the Campus of Wayne State University.

June 2007

06.07.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc, Sun of Nun, Stevie Soul, and Iron Sheif performing live for Progressive Thursdays @ Bus Boys and Poets! 14th and V St. NW DC. 9-11pm. $10-20 donation requested.

06.17.07 Washington, DC: 3rd Annual Juneteenth and DC Music Celebration! CANCELLED DUE TO PERMIT ISSUES!

06.18.07 Washington, DC: The Movement Sessions @ Bar Nun hosts Take Back America Conference Open Mic fellowship. Head-Roc War Machine are special invited guests! Brought to you by Universal Zulu Nation, National Hip-Hop Political Convention, & Hip-Hip Congress. @ Bar Nun. 9-11pm. free b4 8Pm $5 after.

06.19.07 Washington, DC: "Shut It Down, Stop The Torture" Juneteenth Concert featuring Dead Prez! Sponsored by ACLU, Amnesty International, Hip-Hop Caucus. 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW DC). $10.

06.27.07 – 06.30.07 Atlanta, GA : Head-Roc teams up with Dr. Jared Ball once again as Capitol Resistance at the 2007 United States Social Form! Schedules to be announced soon!

May 2007

05.03.07 Oakland, CA: Head-Roc performing live with Sok the Virgo and Bumbalow @ Club Anton located at 428 3rd St. (near downtown). $5

05.05.07 Berkeley, CA: Head-Roc, Iron Sheik, and Rogue State (Philistines/NOMADS Crew) performing live La Pena! 3105 Shattuck Avenue. $12/$10 students/seniors.

05.26.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live with LifeSavas and Strange Fruit Project @ The Black Cat. 1811 14th St NW DC. $12

April 2007

04.05.07 Bemidji, MN: Head-Roc performing @ Brigid's Cross (317 Beltrami Ave.) during the Northern Minnesota Indigenous Film Festival!

04.21.07 Chicago, IL: Head-Roc and Iron Sheik performing live for the Arab American Action Network's Cafe Intifada! A Spoken Word, Open Mic Hip-Hop event being held @ Southwest Youth Collaborative 6400 S. Kedzie Ave. Cost : $10, $5 students w/ id.

04.28.07 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc performing live @ Salim's "Hip-Hop Revisited" CD release party @ the New Turn Table Club. Click here for more info!

March 2007

03.03.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc along with Dr. Jared Ball aka The Funkinest Journalist host the Capitol Resistance Race Forum featuring a viewing of The N-Word Documenatry produced by Todd Williams (VH1) as part of this year's DC Metro Social Forum @ Catholic University. Sponsored by the Green Institute.

03.10.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live at NCOR with Son of Nun, Broadcast Live, Muddhut, Tiny Haws, and Tradition Dies Here. American University @ the Mary Graydon Center. www.organizedresistance.org for details!

03.11.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live at the Black Cat for J. Robbin's benefit show Thievery Corporation and Antelope! Click here for more info! THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!!

03.12.07 Harrisonburg, VA: Head-Roc performing live @ James Madison University @ Transitions (in Warren Hall of the JMU campus) for a WXJM sponsored event. Doors @ 7:30 pm. $3.

03.17.07 New York City, NY Head-Roc, Iron Sheik, and Bangra music phenom DJ Rekha performing live at Alwan for the Arts! 16 Beaver Street, 4th floor, Manhattan, NYC. Party starts @ 9PM. $10.

03.30.07 Shepherdstown, WV: Head-Roc performing live with Malachi, Sun of Nun, and Guerilla Poetry Insurgency for the Global-Local Convergence. At the (Anti)War Memorial Building located on the corner of German St. and King St.

February 2007

02.24.07 College Park, MD: Head-Roc War Machine (that's right sucka!) performing live at the University of MD Hip-Hop Edutainment Symposium and Concert along with Asheru, Kev Brown, DJ Roddy Rodd, and Naima J. @ the Nyumburu Cultural Center. 2-6:30 pm.

02.12.07 Washington, DC: Head-Roc live on WPFW 89.3FM 1-3pm! Head-Roc will serve as special guest host/interveiwer on Dr. Jared Ball aka The Funkinest Journalist's radio talk show. Dr. Ball and Head-Roc will be interviewing Malik Rahim, founder of Common Ground and DC's own national social reform freedom fighter Suncere Ali Shakur!!

January 2007

01.12.06 - 01.22.06 Dearborn, MI: Head-Roc along with the Iron Shiek will be hosting a Hip-Hop Workshop at the Arab American National Museum.

November 2006

11.17.06 Takoma Park, MD: Head-Roc peforming at the Capitol Resistance Race Forum featuring a viewing of The N-Word Documenatry produced by Todd Williams (VH1)! Hosted by Dr. Jared Ball of Freemix Radio. @ Sangha (7014 Westmoreland Ave. Takoma Park, MD). FREE!

11.18.06 Washington, DC: Head-Roc joins Rev. Yearwood and the Hip-Hop Caucus at the 2006 Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall! for more information visit www.hhci.org or call 202-787-5256 to register.

11.24.06 New Orleans, LA: Head-Roc performing at the opening ceremonies of the New Orleans Common Ground Stop The Violence Hip-Hop Caucus being held at the STATE PALACE (1108 Canal Street). 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. More Info TBA.

11.30.06 Shepherdstown, WV: Head-Roc performing at Shepherds University with The Outsiders and soul music phenomenon Malachi! @ the Rams Den in the Shepherd University Student Center. Free w/ donation of school supplies! Show starts @ 8:30. A Project Excel Benefit concert.

October 2006

10.01.06 Philadelphia, PA: Uprise Counter Recruitment Tour - Head-Roc, Son of Nun, Mass Movement of the Moth, Attentat, and Ryan Harvey. For more infor visit www.uprisetour.org

10.07.06 Washington, DC: Positive Force benefit to highlight the issue of fair housing in DC. Travis Morrison and the Hellfighters, Joe Lally (cd release), Head-Roc, & Pash. Saint Stephan's Church. 1525 Newton St. NW DC.
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10.12.06 Frostburg, MD: Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball aka The Funkinest Journalist present Capitol Resistance! A Free Mix Radio production seminar/show promoting use of Hip-Hop Mix Tapes as a means of emancipatory jounralism!

10.14.06 Lignum, VA: The Head-Roc War Machine returns once again to Mustafa Akbar's off-site compound for Gypsy Eyes Farm Party!

Performing Live: Kitty Hawk, Horserider, Revival, Brandon Butler, Mikal Evans Soft Complex, These United States, Dust Galaxy, Head Roc, Citali, Pure Light Seed, Mustafa and The Chosen, International Velvet, & Lets French
BROUHGT TO YOU BY: gypsyeyesrecords.com

10.26.06 Chicago, IL: Depaul University. Head-Roc War Machine rejoins the UPRISE Counter Recruitment Tour in the Windy City for the finale blow out concert! Depaul University, Lincoln Park campus, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. In the atrium of the Student Center. visit ww.uprisetour.org for more info!

10.27.06 Chicago, IL: University of Illinois Chicago. PANEL & SHOW! Head-Roc joins members of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) on a panel dicussing ways to strengthen the anti-war movement! Univ. of Illinois Chicago Student Center East (750 S. Halsted, room 613). visit www.uprisetour.org for more info!

September 2006

09.30.06 Washington, DC: CERSC and Haymarket Books "JAM FOR JUSTICE!". Fuck corporate media and support independent progressive publishers!!
The Head-Roc War Machine teams up with Baltimore's own Salim and the Music Lovers!! Show starts at 8PM sharp! @ The BIG HUNT (1345 Conn Ave NW DC). $10 donation/no one turned away!

later on that night....

09.30.06 Baltimore, MD: Uprise Counter Recruitment Tour - Head-Roc, Son of Nun, Attentat, and Ryan Harvey. Charm City Art Space @ 1729 Maryland Avenue. $5 For more infor visit www.uprisetour.org

09.23.06 Washington, DC: Uprise Counter Recruitment Tour - Head-Roc, Son of Nun, Mass Movement of the Moth, Attentat, and Ryan Harvey @ Al Fishaway Cafe. 4132 Georgia Avenue NW DC. $5. for more infor visit www.uprisetour.org

09.15.06 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine performs at Bohemian Caverns for the Soul Controllers/Urban Intalek anniversary parties along with DC Music Legends W. Ellington Felton, Poemcees, Priest Tha Nomad, Storm The Unpredictable, Bilal Salaam and others! 2001 11th St. NW DC. $10. 9PM.

09.07.06 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine performs at Congressional Black Caucus' Hip Hop Powershop panel @ this year's Annual Legislative Conference. Washington DC Convention Center. check here for more details!

August 2006

08.31.06 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing live at Storm The Unpredictable's CD release party!! Velvet Lounge (915 U St NW DC) FREE! Check here for more info!

08.25.06 Lignum, VA: Head-Roc returns to Mustafa Akbar's funk festival MuStock! Head-Roc and Noyeek The Grizzly Bear performing live with Fort Knox Five and Thunderball Sound System!! check here for more details!

08.26.06 Washington, DC: Head-Roc performing with GIST @ Rock-N--Roll. 12th & H St. NE DC.

July 2006

06.29.06 Baltimore, MD: Head-Roc, Son of Nun and Entartete Kunst peforming live at Sonar as part of the Mid-Atlantic Radical Bookfair.

07.24.06 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine returns to Fort Reno! Performing with Eyeball Skeleton. ALWAYS FREE! Details TBA.

April 2006

04.07.06 State College, PA: The Lens Symposium @ Penn State University. Head-Roc will speak as part of a panal focusing on "The Great Pop Culture Debate" @ Heritage Hall Paul Robeson Cultural Center. 12:00-1:30pm.

04.08.06 Harrisonburg, VA: Head-Roc and Dr. Jared Ball aka The Funkinest Journalist conduct a Capitiol Resistance panel @ The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk) @ James Madison University Commons [outside of Warren Hall]. 2-3pm.

March 2006

03.16.06 College Park, MD: Jam For Peace @ University of MD w/ Immortal Technique. Grand Ballroom at the Stamp Student Union. 8pm. FREE SHOW! ALL AGES!

December 2005

12.16.05 Washington, DC: SlingShot Hip-Hop PARTY-“Free the P” Fundraising Show for Documentary on Palestinian Hip-Hop. Featuring: Head-Roc, The N.O.M.A.D.S., The Philistines, and Iron Sheik. @ Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW DC. The event is free! A $10 Donation is requested.

‘SlingShot Hip-Hop’ (www.slingshothiphop.com) is in post-production stages. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Jackie Salloum, this film chronicles the lives and music of Palestinian rappers in Gaza, the West Bank, and the rest of 1948 Palestine. This film portrays the voices of displacement and oppression. Come out to support this project and have a good time!

November 2005

11.14.05 Washington, DC: Head-Roc co-hosts: AMPLIFY! A night to benefit Provisions Library @ Bus Boys and Poets (14th and V St. NW DC). Performing live: Sun of Nun (Hip-Hop), Anu Yadav (Playwrite), E. Ethelbert Miller (Poetry). For more information please visit www.provisionslibrary.org.
Note: Head-Roc is NOT performing at this event.

October 2005

10.08.05 Washington, DC: Hip Hop's Independence Day in-store concert series @ Capital City Records w/ Kev Brown and Salim (Baltimore, MD), The Lab's DJ Silver and DJ Machete will be working the decks! Brought to you by Storm The Unpredictable! 3-6pm. (Head-Roc performs @ 4:15pm). FREE!

September 2005

09.24.05 The National Mall Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine has been invited to mobilze with DC Electronica Icons Thievery Cooperation, Le Tigre, Bouncing Souls, Country music recording artist Steve Earle, Hip-Hop Conscious stalwarts The Coup, Ted Leo and the Phamacists, hosted by Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys fame as part of an all night music concert TO BRING THE TROOPS HOME! Visit www.opceasefire.org and www.myspace.com/operationceasefire for more info!

Read the remarks delivered by Head-Roc at the Operation Ceasefire Press Conference on August 10th, 2005 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

09.07.2005 Squaw Valley, CA: Zenbus Lounge 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, IN THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE BEHIND THE TRAM BUILDING!

09.10.2005 San Francisco, CA: Milk DJ Bar 1840 Haight St.

09.11.2005 Aptos, CA: Aptos Club 7941 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA

09.12.2005 Long Beach, CA: The Blue Café, 210 Promenade,

09.14.2005 Los Angeles, CA: Zen-Sushi, 2609 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA THE PHILISTINES ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!

09.15.2005 Caspar, CA: Caspar Inn, 14957 Caspar Rd., Mendocino, CA

9.24.05 The National Mall Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine has been invited to mobilze with DC Electronica Icons Thievery Cooperation, Le Tigre, Bouncing Souls, Country music recording artist Steve Earle, Hip-Hop Conscious stalwarts The Coup, Ted Leo and the Phamacists, hosted by Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys fame as part of an all night music concert TO BRING THE TROOPS HOME! Visit www.opceasefire.org and www.myspace.com/operationceasefire for more info!

August 2005

08.18.05 Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA: The Head-Roc War Machine returns to Steel City! Performing live at The Rex Theatre.. 1602 E. Carson St Pittsburgh, PA. Doors at 9:00 PM

July 2005

07.29.05 Arlington, VA: Head Roc War Machine will be performing at the African American Awareness Cookout. This outdoor event is free and will be held at Rocky Run Park (1109 North Barton Street) in Arlington, VA from 12-2pm.

07.29.05 Arlington, VA: Head Roc War Machine @ the Legendary Fort Reno Summer Concert Series with Hand Fed Babies and Eyes of the Killer Robot.

07.16.05 Washington, DC: Head-Roc and DJ Eurok will be on a panel discussion: Hip-Hop Arts & Activism: What's the Connection? The growing consciousness that hip-hop culture engenders, more than its most visible commercial elements, is the key discussion of this panel. Panelists will include: Helena Hartsfield Zach Williams DJ Eurok Son of Nun Head-Roc Moderated by Dru Ryan. Live performances by Head-Roc,Son of Nun, and DJ Eurok will follow. There is limited seating for panel and performance. Please RSVP to Adam Griffiths or call 202-299-0460. Provisions Library is located at 1629 Connecticut Ave. NW.

07.11.05 Washington, DC: Cancelled!!!

07.06.05 Pittburgh, PA: The Head-Roc War Machine make its debut in Steel City performing at HKAN (pronounced H-Kahn) Hooka Bar 2210 Carson St. (At Intersection with Birmingham Bridge).

07.05.05 Washington, DC: Head-Roc and DJ Eurok will be helping the Pro Youth program (a program for DC youth from 15 community organizations) kick off their Summer Program at the Lincoln Theatre. 10 AM

07.03.05 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine will be performing at "The Party To End The Party" protest in Dupont Circle. An afternoon of DJs, musicians and activists gathering to bring attention to human rights violations in China.

June 2005

06.17.05 Washington, DC: 36th Vencermos Brigade Travel Fundraiser for Local Activist/Artist/Single Mom "Spirit" Daynna Dixon joining the Brigadista's in Cuba July 16th-August 2nd, 2005! The Head-Roc War Machine performing along with Komplex, Bomani, DC Poets Insurgency, Afi and more! @ Market 5 Gallery (Eastern Market) 7th St and North Carolina Ave, SE. 7-10:30pm. $10 suggested donation/no one turned away. ALL AGES!

06.18.05 Washington, DC: NEGROPHOBIA! RELEASE PARTY: Head-Roc's DC release of the highly anticipated solo sophomore LP "NEGROPHOBIA!" @ the 9:30 Club with DC icons Devine Nature and Asheru's Black Lincolns! THE DC PRE-JUNETEENTH KICK-OFF JAM! (yeah, that's fresh!) Doors at 9 - 10 bones and it's on! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS!

06.19.05 Washington, DC: Juneteenth Celebration and DC Statehood Rally at the African American Civil War Memorial: 11th and U Streets, NW. Free outdoor show - Performances begin at Noon. Click here for more information

06.23.05 Balitmore, MD: CANCELLED!

06.27.05 Washington, DC: Plan-It-X Fest Tour... The Head-Roc War Machine, along with DC's This Ghost Town, will be performing the DC leg of this annual Punk Music Blowout! Band's on tour: This Bike is a Pipe Bomb (FL), Defiance Ohio (IN), Ghost Mice (IN), One Reason (MI), The Max Levine Ensemble (DC/IN), Madeline (IN), Door Keys (IN), Erin Tobey (IN), Rosa (TX) @ Cafe Mawonaj 724 T St. NW DC. $10/all ages. more info at www.plan-it-x.com

May 2005

05.10.05 Baltimore, MD: RESCHEDULED - TBA!!! Organic Soul Tuesdays - 218 W. Saratoga ST
Featured Artist: Head-Roc War Machine

05.07.05 Takoma Park, DC: Head-Roc w/ Pattern Against User, Cecropia, and Buster Charlie @ The Electric Maid (268 Carroll Street, NW) across from the Takoma Park Metro Station on the Red Line. show starts at 7pm. $5

05.10.05 Baltimore, MD: RESCHEDULED - TBA!!! Organic Soul Tuesdays - 218 W. Saratoga ST
Featured Artist: Head-Roc War Machine

April 2005

04.16.05 Washington, DC : FLY benefit concert featuring DC Hip-Hop's one two knockout punch: The Head-Roc War Machine and Asheru of Unspoken Heard! The Tavern at American University. $5.

04.14.05 Washington, DC : M1 of Dead Prez and The Head-Roc War Machine perform at the Mobilization for Global Justice Benefit Show to protest the policies of the IMF and World Bank @ Cafe Mawonaj (624 T St. NW). A MUST ATTEND EVENT!! Support Cafe Mawonaj! $15

04.05.05 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine performs for Secret Society Entertainment's "Know The Industry Night" @ Republic Gardens (1355 U St NW DC). Doors open at 7PM. $10.

04.03.05 Long Island, NY: The Head-Roc War Machine performing with DC Punk Gods Q AND NOT U and Shy Child @ Dave Glicker's Downtown in Farmingdale.

04.02.05 Washington, DC: The Head-Roc War Machine takes the stage with Hip-Hop Legend Bahamadia, Critically Acclaimed, and DJ Stylus! 9pm. The Black Cat 1811 14th ST NW WDC

04.01.05 Harrisonburg, VA: Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk). Head-Roc will be part of a panel discussion on the evolution, barriers and progress of independent music! James Madison Universiy Godwin bldg. rm 341. 5-6pm. MUST BE REGISTERED FOR CONFERENCE TO ATTEND!

March 2005

03.18.05 NY, NY : Head-Roc, Noyeek the Grizzly Bear, and DJ Eurok are headed back up-top for a performance in Harlem. Troops Out Now coalition anti-war benefit at Oberia Dempsey Multi Service Center - 127 127th ST NYC

03.05.05 Washington, DC: Capitol City Records in-store performance with DC Hip-Hop Legend Asheru of Unspoken Heard and Yale University's progressive Hip-Hop pioneers The Sky Beneath! 3pm/FREE! 1020 U St NW DC

February 2005

2.23.05 Washington, DC : In honor of Black History Month Head-Roc presents: NEGROPHOBIA! A Live Pre-Release Concert!! Doors 8:00pm. $5 18 & Over!

2.05.05 NCOR Festival of Resistance in The Tavern @ American University

January 2005

1.28.05 Philadelphia, PA: The crew is headed back to the 215 for a show at The 5 Spot. Jarobi of A Tribe Called Quest Presents: Special DJ Set by Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Performances by Chip Fu, Head-Roc ft/ Noyeek and DJ Eurok. 5 S Bank ST. Philadelphia, PA

1.19.05 Washington, DC:Counter Inaugual Protest Benefit for Empower DC.

1.08.05 Washingotn, DC: counter inaugural Benefit Show at Wonderland.

December 2004

12.30.05 Washington, DC: Head-Roc War Machine w/ DC Punk/Dischord records flagship band Q AND NOT U and Horses @ The Black Cat.

12.04.04 Washington, DC : Another installment in the monthly punk rock events at Bulldog Alley (Georgetown University)

November 2004

11.27.04 Washington, DC: Appearing at Art-O-Matic. 800 3rd St. NE WDC

11.26.04 Washington, DC : Blue Room (with DJ Sharkey). 2321 18th St., NW WDC

11.13.04 Baltimore, MD : Head-Roc, Noyeek and DJ Eurok will be at the Elements Party performing with Talib Kweli. Sonar 405 East Saratoga. Baltimore, MD

11.06.04 Washington, DC : Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at Bull Dog Alley, Georgetown University.

11.02.04 Washington, DC : Special Election Night Coverage Party with Head-Roc and very special guests! Presented by: WHFS, Rock The Vote, 18th Street Media. 9:30 Club: 815 V St. NW. Washington, DC

Our fearless manager, Jarobi of A Tribe Called Quest is currently on tour with Q-Tip, Phife and Ali Shaheed Muhammed. Check them out, this show is not to be missed!

11.03.04 Houston, TX : Hush Nightclub

11.08.04 Miami, FL : Waterfront Theatre at American Airlines Arena

11.11.04 Baltimore, MD : Michael's 8th Avenue

11.13.04 Anaheim, CA : A Tribe Called Quest Reunion!

October 2004

10.30.04 Washington, DC : Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at Bull Dog Alley, Georgetown University. (Rescheduled from 10.09.04)

10.21.04 NYC, NY: Head-Roc makes a special guest appearance during the Performing Ethnicity International Conference and Arts Festival for A night of IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE & HIP HOP with one of New York's premiere hip hop theater groups, PLAYBACK NYC @ Ohio Theater (66 Wooster St.) in SOHO!

September 2004

09.23.04 Baltimore, MD : Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at Sonar. Opening up for Mad Skillz. 405 East Saratoga.

09.16.04 Long Beach, CA: Back in LA!!! Opening up for Phife and Jarobi of A Tribe Called Quest in the LBC!

09.14.04 San Francisco, CA: Head-Roc with DJ Eurok at The Last Day Saloon, 407 Clement Street at 5th Ave.

09.12.04 Tahoe City, CA: Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at The Pierce Annex, 850 Northlake Blvd.

09.11.04 Reno, NV: Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at The Blue Lamp, 125 W 3rd St.

09.10.04 Malibu, CA : The Head-Roc War Machine will be opening up for Phife and Jarobi of A Tribe Called Quest at the Malibu Inn in Malibu.

09.04.04 Washington, DC : The Second Annual Impeach George Bush Strategy Session. Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at Bull Dog Alley, Georgetown University.

August 2004

08.27.04 Washington, DC: Ming & FS w/ DJ Eurok featuring a special Head-Roc Warmachine DJ Set. Join us for this exciting electronic-hip hop collabo! Doors open at 9pm. Blue Room - 2321 18th street NW.

July 2004

07.27.04 - NYC, NY: Tuesday, July 27th 2004 the Head-Roc Warmachine will make its NYC debut at Nublu rocking the stage with New York City’s live band phenomenon: The Real Live Show!!!. Tell everybody you know up top Head-Roc is on the Block!

07.26.04 - Philadelphia, PA: Join Head-Roc w/ DJ Eurok and Jarobi as we make a quick stop in the city of Brotherly Love to rock the underground weekly at Filo’s (408 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA)

07.25.04 - Washington, DC: Africa meets Africa Talk Show on WPFW 89.3 FM www.wpfw.org 9-10pm. Soul Rebel (Radio CPR) and Jared Ball aka “The Funkinest Journalist” (organized C.O.U.P.) have invited Head-Roc to come in and chop it up a bit. Hip-Hop and/in Africa! Listen to this MP3 of the show!

07.23.04 - Washington, DC: The War Machine is taking it to the streets of Ward 7 to support Green Party Candidate Michelle Tingling-Clemons in her run for City Council! Meet us at the Benning Road Metro Station as we kick off another Capitol Resitance show.

07.03.04 - Asheville, NC: Head-Roc, Noyeek, DJ Eurok, and Jarobi travel south to the Mountains! Check out the pictures from this show.

June 2004

06.26.04 - Fort Stanton Park Community Health Festival in SE Washington, DC.

06.07.04 - 06.21.04 - Head-Roc Tours Europe!! That's Right! Head-Roc is off the "Ye Olde World" to promote The Return of Black Broadway!!

06.05.04 - Bethesda, MD: KRUNK! Live Performance!! Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok at South Beach 7904 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD

May 2004

05.15.04 - Washington, DC: Head-Roc in-store Perfomance!!! at the World Famous DJ Hut!!!

April 2004

4.02.04 - Washington, DC - Second Annual Student-Worker Boxed Social at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. featuring Jim, Medications, Head-Roc, Gurth, The Rude Staircase, Black Guise, Jailbait, We The Turtle, Coitus Maximus!

March 2004

03.14.04 - Washington, DC: The Warehouse Next Door presents: INfection Sunday Concert Series at The Warehouse Next Door located at 1017 7th St. NW Washington, DC. A DC Rock concert featuring: Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok, Le Juene, and MP2!

03.09.04 - Washington, DC :The Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute presents "Healing Ourselves - A Health and Wellness Call to Action" at The Historic Lincoln Theatre at 1215 U St. NW Washington, DC hosted by Jim Vance of WRC Channel 4 with special guest performance by Head-Roc feat. Noyeek and DJ Eurok

January 2004

01.18.04 - Washington, DC Anarchist People of Color (APOC) Benefit Concert at Warehouse Theater @ 1017 7th St. (1 block from the 7th St./ Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro, Green Line) in Washington, DC with Ricanstruction, Head-Roc with Noyeek and DJ Eurok, Avant God Violence, Shambala, Artemas, APOC Spoken word artists and many more as we rock to this Hip-Hop/Punk fusion during the East Coast Regional Conference!