Nano's Neon NYE Bash! Say seeya to 2022 and hello to the roaring year of 2023 with a NEON themed NYE Bash! Fun bands, DJ's, artists & more!
$15 advance $20 at the door
The Line Up: DJ Nanobyte, Black Wine, Student 1, Fanaka Nation, Jung Yeller, Ehnyla Tiye, Gonkama, Jada Brown and Chad Erickson & The Untimely
Doors 7. Showtime 8pm-Close.
Nanobyte is a Minneapolis Curator producer, and DJ! DJ Nanobyte has been throwing shows in Minneapolis for 7 years. Not only bringing unique mixes with his open format DJ style but also bringing the community together to have a good time! From Headphones to the dance floor DJ Nanobytes style will make you feel music in a new way.
BLACK WINE is a four piece band from Minneapolis Minnesota. The band's musical genre is brand new - and it's called HYPE! HYPE music blends Rock, Rap, Punk and Blues. Shows typically see several Motorhead songs in the set. Be on the lookout for their forthcoming debut full length vinyl called, "Controlled Chaos," which is set to emerge in late 2022 or very early 2023.
Lulseged “Lu” Afework (born October 5, 1994) is a first-generation American of Ethiopian descent, born in Maryland before moving to Minnesota at the age of three. Lu first picked a notebook up after watching 8 Mile, soon succumbing to the frustrations of being eight with no bars. He picked it back up during his junior year at Simley High School, where he was always the first name on attendance that every teacher would apologize before mispronouncing. This common misstep in cultural competency, paired with the inspiration from watching a friend rap on Facebook, led to Lu’s christening as Student 1: a reflection of a lifetime dedication to learning oneself, the world, and the game.
Fanaka Nation has been consistently adding a new energy to the Minneapolis rap scene. Fusing Hip Hop with African and other world sounds, you get the album “Culture Rap 1: AFROTRAP”. From being on Soulja Boy's US tour to selling out Minnesota's legendary venue - First Avenue 7th St Entry, he is fast rising. He records under the independent label Kilimanjaro Records..
Gonkama Johnson grew up in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Gonkama has self taught himself various DAW Software in 6th grade. As a kid Gonkam figured out how to record audio on tape by pressing record and play. Being adept at technology allowed Gonkama to transfer that knowledge into working with DAW software. Gonkama first started working with the DAW FL Studio in 6th Grade, inspired by a neighbor in an adjacent apartment complex. His love of Hip Hop came when he first saw and herd his cousin beat box in the stair well of their Public housing complex, a place where a lot if Liberian kids got together during the day while their partnts were at work.
Gonkama's first music project came in the early years of High School using the DAW Software Acid Pro. His first Hip Hop performance in a venue was in His early college years at a venue called The Red Sea, which is located in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood of Minneapolis. Gonkama also curated this event. Since, Gonkama has performed in various venues with one of the last being in San Diego, California.
Jada Brown is an earthy soul vocalist & spoken word poet based in Minneapolis. Rooted in soul, R&B and alternative sounds, she connects with her audience through the language of empathy. While their onstage presence is both genuine and captivating, she conveys a sensuality that is carried through smooth vocals. Their music and poetry is an invitation to their passion for creative resistance.
Chad Erickson & the Untimely are a hard rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After cutting their teeth in various bands over the years, they now bring an experienced, yet refreshing edge to the forefront of the scene. With a rhythm section you can set your watch to and an imaginatively skillful and inventive front man, the Untimely have developed a heavy hitting sound while maintaining the unique nuances that set them apart. With a clamorous, though coordinated live show, they are guaranteed to draw the attention of an expansive audience, from the average listener to the most discerning of fans.
