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American Fangs- Living a Great Life in the Fast Lane

If the equation for a promising new rock band includes great musicians (their "fuck corporate" lyrics make you want to quit your day job), extreme energy (they throw up from exhaustion after almost every set), fancy body art, and just rugged bad assness (the lead singer, Gus, pissed in a beer bottle during this interview), then the American Fangs are fit for a sure formula of success. Comprised of five guys from Houston, Texas- Gabriel Cavazos "Gus" as the lead singer, Kenyon Puttenney on gu… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 9, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E: Work To Ride - The Other Black Experience

Non-profit made History with the first African-American Polo team in the nation

"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. The program is housed at Ch… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Afro-punk Yearbook

If you didn't happen to catch the flashing posts all over the AP website, Afro-punk just completed its first ever U.S. music tour- bringing the Afro-punk music festival usually reserved for New Yorkers, to 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to our performing headliner, Saul Williams, who brought his high energy rock swag to every night's performance, and to the countless of other Afro-punk bands that joined us throughout New York to Los Angeles, the tour experience was one many peop… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 1, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Ending the tour with victory, Afro-punk visits Vancouver - 11.17.09

Being on the road for almost a month, the Afro-punk band's were ready to jam in their final city for the tour, Vancouver, B.C. The bands packed up their gear and crossed the border into Canada, ready to close out the tour with a bang.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Sticking it out to the end, Afro-punk touches Seattle - 11.16.09

Finishing out their last city in the U.S. before heading to Canada, the Afro-punk gang gathered up their belongings and took a quick flight to Seattle, Washington.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 17, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Afro-punk plows through Portland! - 11.15.09

It was time for the Afro-punk roadies to leave the west coast after a string of four shows throughout California. Leaving the warm weather, the bands headed north to their next performance city-- Portland, Oregon.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 16, 2009 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

Afro-punk gets lost in L.A. - 11.13.09

Continuing their trek throughout California, the Afro-punk bands left San Diego and made their way to one of the top cities on the Afro-punk scene, Los Angeles, California.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 14, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Afro-punk swings through San Diego - 11.12.09

The weather remained warm for the Afro-punk crew as they traveled from Santa Barbara to San Diego, California-- home town of Afro-punk band, IrRAdio. Tonight's performances would be at The House of Blues, a second show night at this music venue chain while on the tour.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 13, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Slide over Santa Barbara, Afro-punk has come to town! - 11.12.09

It was only a three hour drive from San Fransisco to the groups next destination-- Santa Barbara, California-- so the bands packed up their gear on a limo bus and headed out to their next show.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

San Francisco spins Afro-punk upside down - 11.10.09

It was another great performance night in Boulder, Colorado, but the Afro-punk crew was ready to bring the music tour to the west coast and rock out San Francisco, California.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 11, 2009 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

Afro-punk bangs out Boulder - 11.8.09

Tired and drunk after a rocking performance night in New Orleans, the Afro-punk gang packed up their bags and headed to their next destination, The Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 9, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Afro-punk gets naughty in New Orleans - 11.6.09

It was time for the Afro-punk tour bus to rock another city, so the bands took their journey to the birthplace of jazz-- New Orleans, Louisiana. After enjoying the warm weather that Orlando had to offer, the bands got in their whips and headed to their next city.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Afro-punk all over Orlando - 11.5.09

The guys were tired of cold weather and decided to steam up the tour and head to Orlando, Florida. Hoping on their buses after their performance at The Loft in Atlanta, GA, headliner Saul Williams, the Krak Attack duo, American Fangs, and Earl Greyhound drove the ten hour journey to their next destination.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Afro-punk makes stops around Atlanta - 11.4.09

The tour bus left Washington, D.C. and made way to Atlanta, Georgia-- hometown for CX Kidtronik and Tchaka Diallo. It's also the city where Saul Williams met CX while they were attending Morehouse College. The guys were excited to play at The Loft, located in the heart of Atlanta, and planned on giving their hometown an unforgettable show.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 5, 2009 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Whipping through Washington, D.C., Afro-punk meets with rock legends- Living Colour!

Creeping up to their halfway… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 2, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Living Colour Joins Afro-Punk Tour In Washington DC! - 11.01.09

Rock legends Living Colour joined the Afro-Punk Tour Nov. 1st in Washington DC!!
Full report and interview coming soon!

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 1, 2009 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

Afro-punk hits Northampton for Halloween 10-31-09

The Afro-punk tour bus lef… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 31, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Afro-punk pushes through Philadelphia - 10-30-09

After the Afro-punk crew… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 30, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Afro-Punk Drives To Detroit - 10.26.09

The Afro-punk tour bus left M… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 27, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Afro-punk makes moves in Minneapolis - 10.25.09

And so the Afro-punk c… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 25, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

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