Benefit for Outside In: NW FRESH @ The Crystal Ballroom; Saturday, March 20th!

The Venue: The legend grows, as the secret of Northwest Fresh is out. From musicians to artists to activists to strategists, we all meet up to BUILD, and coalesce around the vibes that will facilitate the PARADIGM SHIFT that IS happening on the planet. This is an inclusive movement, and we want YOU to be part of it. Please join us for a night of the finest Oregon homegrown sound in the state's premiere venue, the Crystal Ballroom, as we raise awareness and come together to create change.

Saturday, March 20-- 21 plus $5 entry Doors at 8:30

The Cause: Carrying on the tradition of NW Fresh Tuesdays, we will be tabling, raising awareness, breaking down stereotypes, and collecting donations for local homeless youth organization, Outside In . All donations go towards youth Arts & Education programs, such as Guerrilla Theater, QueerZone, Art Group, Rec Groups, and so on. Come be part of an evening filled with music, love, and being part of something bigger than ourselves. Help us create awareness around an issue that continues to impact our community and raise funds for groups that Empower youth to transition off the streets.

The Lineup:

DJ Dv8 warms it up with only the freshest hip-hop, while special guest B-boys of the 45th Parallel Zulu Nation will get the dance floor poppin.

Once all's good and warm, get ready for a special performance from:

NIAYH (Now Is All You Have) , bringing their unique brand of eclectic soul rock. Check them out at http://niayh.com/ or on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/niayhband

Next up will be the one and only:

UNKLE NANCY and the Family Jewels, letting fly their unrivaled Gypsy Pirate Blues. Check them out at www.unklenancy.com

With both the stage and the dance floor rockin, you'll now be ready for a phatty dose of Oregon's best homegrown emcee as he showcases his highly acclaimed new album, MENTAL PICTURE MACHINE, in the night's featured performance:

MARV ELLIS & THE PLATFORM

..presenting their original eARTh fusion hip-hop and guaranteed to rock the place. Check Marv out at: http://www.marvellis.com and on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/marvellis

The Platform IS:

MARV ELLIS: Emcee, beatboxing, scratch, and singing.

JAY HASER: bass w/ efx

AG shredding the guitar

BRENDON McCARROLL on drums

ISHI MADERAS WOODS on percussion

ACOUSTIC MINDS on back up vocals

DJ Dv8 scratching

BROOKS BARNETT on trumpet &

RUSS LIQUID on trumpet and sax

Definitely NOT a night to miss. Local Artists. Local Causes. Come support the finest homegrown music the Northwest has to offer. You won’t regret.

Come True!