Sunday, June 14, 2009

"Can't Stop; Won't Stop" - A Benefit for our favorite Downtown LA cafe, Lost Souls


Lost Souls Cafe, a hidden gem that is not so secret any more on how they provide a space for independent art and thought to flourish, has been hit by some rough times. As with all businesses independent and small, Lost Souls have been hit by the recession.

So when Meli called for help to do a fundraiser for Lost Souls, I completely obliged.

Lost Souls had become a second home for me, allowing me to showcase my work, paint on their walls, learn to curate shows, and host/produce a spoken word open mic night. For all they do for artists like me, I have to give back.

And a funny thing happens when you call the community; the community ANSWERS.


the lady her self, meli, and fellow diva, jaymar


mikethepoet, doing what he does best


Bustop Prophet, up to bat


Jarred of Talking Drum and his beautiful wife with their newest member of their tribe. See? Lost Souls is a place where you bring your family and build.


Marcus G of OG Hip Hop Chocolates, exemplifying is awesome stilo


Simply Kat with her lil Squish, talking about the next poem she is going to do


Marcus G, Rani D, and me


Grainshifter with kid extraordinaire, Elijah. Seriously, this kid ROCKS!


Sara Cruse, BessKepp, Simply Kat


rani d. (Soul in the Park, Mothership, Othership), Substruct (Truthseekers Radio), and Jared from Talking Drum


Meanwhile, outside Kat is getting her hair cut from Saul, the roaming hair stylist


Mike, Lainey, Phloe, and freshly-cut Kat


Light graffiti provided by hearsee


Kenzo and friends


New father and co-partner of Lost Souls Cafe, Vince


had to ask them do it. Kat, the shawty, and Lyricatalyst, the tallest man i know


For a small fee, Lyricatalyst and I will be your back up dancers


my Soul Space co-conspirador, and owner of Breathe Bodyworks... Jenn Tamera.


Ralph


jenn and i


marking, the king of special bibinkas


the crowd awaits


...for the barista auction


Thank you, everybody, for coming thru physically and spiritually. Lost Souls will be open for a little while longer

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