Take part in MATV's Open House Showcase ... as an attendee, crew member, guest interview, or home viewer!
Lead singers from "Brothers Walk." The 8-member soul, R&B and funk band will return as the featured closing performance on MATV's Open House Showcase.
Open House Showcase is
Saturday, May 13, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Community activist Gladys Rivera Rogers is interviewed by MATV Executive Director Ron Cox.
MATV's Open House Showcase is a live TV show, webcast and Community Open House. It features a full slate of live performances and interviews with community guests. Come down for any part of the day and enjoy free food, peek behind-the-scenes of a live TV show, and meet your fellow community members. The show will be live on the Public Access Channel in Malden (Comcast 3, Verizon 28) and also live on the web at www.matv.org. It will replay on the access channels overnight, with the same TV schedule for Sunday & Monday.
Members of Africa Heritage International with MATV staff members.
Attention all community leaders, artists, visionaries, elected officials, and generally interesting people! Don't wait to book your time slot for a short (3-minute) guest interview on MATV's Open House Showcase. Email [email protected] and let us know your name, title, possible time frames and what you want to talk about.
Here's the rundown for the day's performers!
(Some time shifts may occur)
1:00 Mallory Noel
Gospel
Mallory Noel is a voice student at the Berklee School of Music. She will be performing an a capella gospel tune.
1:25 Core Cardio Fitness
A sample workout with Ashley Lissaint and team. The Core Cardio Fitness team in Malden is committed to empowering and motivating 250 clients to positive lifestyle changes while helping them reach and exceed their fitness goals.
www.corecardioonline.com
1:50 Boston Chinese Dulcimer Guzhang
Youth Band
Youth members led by Ping Li, President of the Society for Chinese Instrumental Music (SCIM), a non-profit
organization with a mission to promote Chinese instrumental music and culture in the US and to improve children's appreciation of Chinese music and performance skills.
2:15 Birukti Tsige Poetry Reading
I am a sophomore at Malden High School. I like to dream big and work even harder. I have a deep love for the city of Malden and always try to find ways to make it better, whether by representing others who can't speak up for themselves or being open-minded to those I disagree with so I can help tear down prejudices and
stereotypes.
2:25 Darlene Coulanges
Spoken Word performance
A poet, singer, and powerful voice for humanity, performing in a variety of contexts, always with conviction and passion. [email protected]
3:00 Juniper
Indie/Funk/Pop
A young band from Wellesley, MA, consisting of a full horn section, intricate vocal harmonies, and a commanding stage presence. This new indie/funk/pop original band is on the rise--and they are a blast to watch. Facebook @Juniper.
3:30 Empty Essex (#MTSX)
Soul/Rock/Pop
Formed in Groveland, we incorporate rock/soul/pop into our music. We have been jamming together since 2016. [email protected]
4:00 Fabian Gallon
Colombian mountain music
I grew up in the coffee region of Colombia and started to play the tiple instrument at the age of nine. The tiple instrument is used to play music from the mountains of Columbia.
[email protected]
4:20 Muevolo Dance Studio Latin American Dance
Known for its great instructors, positive energy, making class a comfortable environment for all, and for the ability to challenge you to be a better dancer. Offering salsa, bachata, kizomba, hip hop, zumba and kids classes.
www.muevolodance.com
5:00 Amoud
Native North African music
The group Amoud named itself after an indigenous Moroccan word that means "seeds." They symbolize themselves as seeds of their culture that will grow and flourish. All members of the group are Imazighen (pronounced Im-a-zeer-en) the native people of North Africa. Amoud's Moroccan rhythms derive from traditional poetic songs that speak about love, nature, and community.
Moroccan traditional and regional folk music, including music from Andalusia (the Arab civilization in Spain that ended in 1492), Chaabi (popular) and Gnawa (healing music, known by the spirit of 7 colors). [email protected]
6:00 The Original Black Sheep of the Family
Jazz/Rock/R&B
Billy Sparrow, the architect of "rap, funk & roll" brings together some fine musicians that play their unique blend of old favorites and original music. [email protected]
7:00 Luxury Takz
Hip Hop
Boston-based hip hop artist &
producer who's witty lyrics are backed by his unique take on beats. Each song combines lyrical insight into life experience and a heavy bar approach. [email protected]
7:15 Sway Case
Hip Hop
An emcee who wants to make music that you can put on repeat. Music that makes you feel great or at least makes you feel better.
www.swaycasey.com
8:00 - 9:00 Brothers Walk
Funk, R&B mix
This family-steeped combination brings together a high energy entertaining band that has over 40 years of combined musical and vocal experience. The group will surprise and satisfy you with its soulful and electrifying blends of R&B, Funk, Top 40 and Old School fused with a little Hip Hop and Pop. The core trio of Brothers Walk Band is brothers Chris Faison (bass), Ed Walker (drums), along with George White (guitar). Also a part of the band are Hiro Tokushige (trumpet), Kim Araiza (keyboard), Jonathan Grambling on vocals, and featuring vocals by the Muldrow sisters. Their objective is to make sure that everyone has an experience to remember and a show that will entertain and keep you moving. Don't miss Open House Showcase's closing band!
