A Beat Happening, renowned for its eclectic and community-driven music events, presents COMBOS—a highly anticipated showcase designed to highlight Portland’s diverse and dynamic music scene. COMBOS brings together a mix of duos and trios for genre-defying performances that fuse hip hop, RnB, jazz, and electronic music.

The event will feature the talents of DoubleDash (Machado Mijida and Dario LaPoma), MLTZR (Alex Meltzer), CELLY (Skratcher Portland), and WRK! (Yawa, Vaughn Kimmons, Jacque Hammond). Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, the event will offer audiences a unique blend of artistry, collaboration, and musical synergy.

As part of A Beat Happening’s mission, they aim to support inclusivity and collaboration within the Portland music scene at all their shows. Known for creating engaging live experiences, A Beat Happening archives all performances on its YouTube channel to extend the reach of its monthly shows and pop-ups, archiving performances for a global audience. With seven years of curating all-ages, identity-inclusive showcases,

A Beat Happening has become a staple for music lovers in Portland, elevating local artists and fostering creative connections. COMBOS not only continues this tradition but amplifies it with rare collaborations and a focus on genre-crossing innovation. Don’t miss out on an event that brings the best of Portland’s music culture to the forefront, while also celebrating the artists that have shaped A Beat Happening’s journey over the years.

LINKS

FREE RSVP
https://www.portland5.com/winningstad-theatre/events/beat-happening-combos

ADDITIONAL LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/events/530651343078780
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1056024992179?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-presents-combos-nov-17-2024

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identity inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the July 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at our new location L’Atelier Yaffe with sound and video support by the homies at EXT.606.

Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers, DJs, and emcees curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years. The show will feature performances by producers FFAMILY, RIDL, SIMONE THE WATERBEARER, JONNY COOL, VNPRT, JULIMAR and special guest KARMA RIVERA. Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO TICKETS OR RSVP REQUIRED.

Follow the artists on IG:
@ffamily._ // FFAMILY
@jonnycooljupiterblack // JONNY COOL
@julimar_yamilex // JULIMAR
@ridlmusic // RIDL
@vnprt // VNPRT
@taiyah_simone // SIMONE, THE WATERBEARER
@karmarivera_ // KARMA RIVERA (special guest)

LOCATION:

L'ATELIER YAFFE
111 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

PRESS: https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-july-2024-edition-jul-21-2024

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/events/1437870260188444

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identity inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the June 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at our new location L’Atelier Yaffe with sound and video support by the homies at EXT.606.

Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years. The show will feature a DJ set by CUMBIARENAAA and performances by producers REYES (mix), NENE G (beats), DOBLEON (beats and rhymes), OMIE.WAV (beats) and ELUSIVE (beats). Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Follow the artists on IG:
@cumbiarenaaa // CUMBIARENAAA
@reyesdillon // REYES
@nene_g // NENE G
@_dobleon // DOBLEON
@omie.wav // OMIE.WAV
@elusivekosmo // ELUSIVE

LOCATION:

L'ATELIER YAFFE
111 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

PRESS: https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-june-2024-edition-jun-16-2024

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/events/7899968809902435/

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identity inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the May 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at our new location L’Atelier Yaffe with sound and video support by the homies at EXT.606.

Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years. The show will feature a DJ set by CAY HORIUCHI and performances by producers YUNSUMZ (beats), CHIXY GUAP (beats), LIMANJAYA (beats), SXLXMXN (beats) and RAINEZRA. Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Follow the artists on IG:
@unico_moomin_fanfiction // CAY HORIUCHI
@yunsumz // YUNSUMZ
@chixy_guap // CHIXY GUAP
@_limanjaya // LIMANJAYA
@sxlxmxn.flp // SXLXMXN
@rainezra // RAINEZRA

LOCATION:

L'ATELIER YAFFE
111 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

PRESS: https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-may-2024-edition-may-19-2024

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/832591682043633/

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identity inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the April 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at EXT.606 recording studio.

Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years. The show will feature a DJ set by DJ LAFLOR and performances by producers Sayu Beatz (beats), DJ Pyum (beats), Ion Jon (beats), ABH founder Luvjonez (beats) and Lifesavas legend Rev Shines (beats). Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

Limited capacity of 25, so RSVP early!

RSVP EVENTBRITE LINK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/873009865007/

Follow the artists on IG:
@flowerxgirl // DJ LAFLOR
@brian_john_park_ // ION JON
@sayubeatz // SAYU BEATZ
@djpyum // DJ PYUM
@luvjonezmusic // LUVJONEZ
@revshines // REV SHINES

PRESS: https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-april-2024-edition-apr-21-2024

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/7475453865849055/

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identify inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. For the March 2024 edition of our 7 year anniversary series, we’ll be back with a live concert at EXT.606 recording studio. Featuring a stacked lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated with a mix of new folks and alumni of previous ABH events over the last six years. The show will feature a DJ set by DJ Aspen and performances by producers DinnerWitJesus (beats), Candid (rhymes), Chaz Van Queen (beats), Floyd Vader (beats), and Omari Jazz (beats). Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

RSVP // FREE // EVENTBRITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ext-606-x-a-beat-happening-march-2024-edition

Follow the artists and partners on IG:

DJ ASPEN https://www.instagram.com/a.spendabeat/

DINNERWITJESUS https://www.instagram.com/dinnerwitjesus/

CANDID https://www.instagram.com/candid.ramblings/

CHAZ VAN QUEEN https://www.instagram.com/chazvanqueen/

FLOYD VADER https://www.instagram.com/_floydvader/

OMARI JAZZ https://www.instagram.com/omarijazz/

A BEAT HAPPENING https://www.instagram.com/abeathappening

LUVJONEZ https://www.instagram.com/luvjonezmusic

FREE TILLMAN https://www.instagram.com/leehtillman

EXT.606 https://www.instagram.com/ext.606

PROSPER PORTLAND https://www.instagram.com/prosperportland

PORTLAND FILM & EVENTS https://www.instagram.com/portlandeventsandfilmoffice

RACC https://www.instagram.com/regionalarts

WHEN

SUNDAY
MARCH 17, 2024
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES

LOCATION
EXT.606 RECORDING STUDIO
420 SW WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 606
Portland, OR 97204
ext606.com

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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered, inclusive, music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all identify inclusive music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon. We are kicking off our 7 year anniversary with a live concert at EXT.606 recording studio, elevating a lineup of local beatmakers and DJs curated from events over the last six years. The show will feature a DJ set by Yawning and performances by producers Kokio, Lawrence OneThree, Mreens, Machado Mijiga, and Auvie Sinclair. Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

RSVP // FREE // EVENTBRITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ext-606-x-a-beat-happening-7-year-anniversary

Follow the artists and partners on IG:

YAWNING https://www.instagram.com/yawninggg

KOKIO https://www.instagram.com/kokiomusic

MREENS https://www.instagram.com/mreens.space

MACHADO MIJIGA https://www.instagram.com/machadomijiga

AUVIE SINCLAIR https://www.instagram.com/auviesinclair

A BEAT HAPPENING https://www.instagram.com/abeathappening

LUVJONEZ https://www.instagram.com/luvjonezmusic

FREE TILLMAN https://www.instagram.com/leehtillman

EXT.606 https://www.instagram.com/ext.606

FOLDING IN https://www.instagram.com/folding_in

PROSPER PORTLAND https://www.instagram.com/prosperportland

PORTLAND FILM & EVENTS https://www.instagram.com/portlandeventsandfilmoffice

RACC https://www.instagram.com/regionalarts

WHEN

SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES

LOCATION
EXT.606 RECORDING STUDIO
420 SW WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 606
Portland, OR 97204
ext606.com
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Live stream video support by KYLE / FOLDING IN

A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered, inclusive, music producer and DJ showcase based in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

A Beat Happening ends our 2023 year of events with an amazing lineup of ABH alumni, Portland music scene staples, beat scene vets, new friends and homies to celebrate the October showcase! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by King Tim 33.3 (beat set), Perreo Princess (DJ set), Papi Fimbres (beat set), VNPRT (beat set), YUCK (beat set), phaded (beat set), and Lapaushi (solo vocal set). The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we’ll have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

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SUNDAY / OCTOBER 15, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES
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Come through and celebrate the OCTOBER edition of @abeathappening with a lineup of ABH alumni, new folx, and talented artists featuring:
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Perreo Princess (DJ set)
phaded (beat set)
YUCK (beat set)
Lapaushi (solo vocal set)
VNPRT (beat set)
Papi Fimbres (beat set)
King Tim 33.3 (beat set)
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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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SUNDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx
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Shout out @lolopasspdx for supporting @abeathappening events this year and letting us throw shows in the main lobby for all of 2023!
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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered, inclusive, music producer and DJ showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

WWEEK https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-october-2023-edition-oct-15-2023

A Beat Happening is back for the September 2023 showcase featuring another stacked lineup of DJs and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by DJ Nykon (dj set), Phase (dj set), Limanjaya (beat set), Sam Weber (beat set), Nosila (solo set), and Farnell Newton (beat set).

The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

Willamette Week
https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-september-edition-sep-17-2023

The A Beat Happening team is back for August 2023 with a special @abeathappening and @friendsofnoise co-curated ALL YOUTH LINEUP with an all-new group of DJs, emcees and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by Gila Suspectum (DJ set), Land.On.The.Beat (DJ set), DJ Overdrive (DJ set), TEN K (DJ set), Aila (DJ set), Yunginced (beats and rap set), Alta Vocez (rap and beats set), Elfeartoe (beat set) and Burbya (rap and beat set).

The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

SUNDAY / AUGUST 20, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES

Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman

SUNDAY
AUGUST 20, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214

Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx

A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

WWEEK

MERCURY

FACEBOOK

The A Beat Happening team is back for the July 2023 showcase with a stacked lineup of DJs and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by DJ Ashé (DJ set), Knablinz (beat set), Pink Buddha (beat set), Foliage Beats (beat set), Kaeli Hertz (beat set) and MLTZR (beat set).

The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

SUNDAY / JULY 16, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES

Come through and celebrate the JULY edition of @abeathappening with a lineup of ABH alumni, new folx, and talented artists featuring:

DJ Ashé (DJ set)
Knablinz (beats)
Pink Buddha (beats)
Foliage Beats (beats)
Kaeli Hertz (beats)
MLTZR (beats)

Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman

SUNDAY
JULY 16, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214

Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx

A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

WWEEK https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-july-2023-edition-jul-16-2023

MERCURY

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/events/278742171391869/

The A Beat Happening team is excited to celebrate the June showcase with a stacked lineup of DJs and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by ALoSo (DJ set), Dom Cruz (beat set), @Cutti [of @Mygoons] (beat set), @look___luke (beat set), @__emze (beat set) and @auviesinclair (beat set). The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

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SUNDAY / JUNE 18, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES
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Come through and celebrate the JUNE edition of @abeathappening with a lineup of ABH alumni, new folx, and talented artists featuring:
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@aloso (DJ set)
Dom Cruz (beats)
@Cutti (of @Mygoons) (beats)
@look___luke (beats)
@__emze (beats)
@auviesinclair (beats)
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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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SUNDAY
JUNE !8, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx
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Shout out @lolopasspdx for supporting @abeathappening events this year and letting us throw shows in the main lobby!
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See you all there!
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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

The A Beat Happening team is excited to celebrate the May showcase with a stacked lineup of DJs and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by Margo Selectress (DJ set), INABA (beat set), PHUN (beat set), Love & Bass (beat set), Magic DJ (beat set) and Saltfeend (beat set). The show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

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SUNDAY / MAY 21, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES
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Come through and celebrate the MAY edition of @abeathappening with a lineup of ABH alumni, new folx, and talented artists featuring:
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@margo.heart (DJ set)
inaba @timgordon4800 (beats)
@_p_h_u_n_ (beats)
@love3bass (beats)
@mmaaggiiccddjj (beats)
@saltfeend (beats)
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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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SUNDAY
MAY 21, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx
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Shout out @lolopasspdx for supporting @abeathappening events this year and letting us throw shows in the main lobby!
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See you all there!
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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

SUNDAY / APRIL 16, 2023 / 4:00-7:00 PM / FREE / ALL AGES
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Come through and celebrate the APRIL edition of @abeathappening with a lineup of ABH homies, new folx, and talented artists featuring:
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@djmr.mom (DJ set)
@purplematterpdx (beats)
@echoik_ (beats)
@oppenheimer_music (beats)
@listeninglistener (beats)
@hot16.music (beats)
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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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Sunday
APRIL 16, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx
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Shout out @lolopasspdx for supporting @abeathappening events this year and letting us throw shows in the main lobby!
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See you all there!
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A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

EVENT LINKS
https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-april-edition-apr-16-2023

THURSDAY / April 13, 2023 / 10:00am-2:00pm / FREE / ALL AGES / The @abeathappening crew is proud to partner with #worksystems @sarahartwy to present an all day lineup of performances of DJs and beatmakers in support of the #OpportunityYouthJobFair with sound support from @friendsofnoise
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Stop by the booth and talk about ways to get involved in the community of music makers, engineering, and event production!
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Lineup will feature a mix of ABH alumni, newcomers, and youth artists including
@mikefirm
@surebert
@land.on.the.beat
@_djtenk
@owen__dj
@cydone_
@aidenlautt_
@northerndraw
@one.trak
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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Event support by @ext.606
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Location @oregonconventioncenter
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#abeathappening #community #allages #workshop #pdxyouth #youtharts

A Beat Happening is a free, all ages, monthly, inclusive, music producer showcase held at Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon featuring all genres, all skill levels, and all levels of experience.

We’re excited to present the March edition of ABH with a stacked lineup of DJs, emcees and beatmakers! Come through Lolo Pass PDX and check out performances by DJ Dissolve (DJ set), Omie (beat set), spinitch (beat set), Refugio (rapper), LesMoss (beat set), and NorthernDraw (beats). As always, the show will be hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman, and we will have audio support from Friends of Noise, video support by Desert Island Studios, and we’ll be performing in the main lobby of Lolo Pass PDX. The show is free, all ages, and open to the public, so come out and celebrate with us!

LOCATION:
Lolo Pass PDX
1616 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214

EVENT LINKS

WWEEK https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-march-2023-edition-mar-19-2023
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/events/1090160785278306
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/abeathappening/
EVEROUT https://everout.com/portland/events/a-beat-happening-march-2023-edition/e140670/

We’re back for 2023 with a new home and new lineups! Join us on Sunday, February 19, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Lolo Pass PDX to celebrate Black History Month with a free, all ages, inclusive lineup full of new folks, homies and ABH alumni including Bryson Wallace (DJ set), Free Tillman (beats), Just Alfa (beats), Sir Nai (beats), Thoto_Leing (beats), [E]mpress (rap), and hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman. Sound support provided by Friends of Noise and video support provided by Desert Island Studios.

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We’re back for 2023 with a new home and new lineups!
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Sunday
February 19, 2023
4:00-7:00 PM
FREE • ALL AGES
@lolopasspdx
1616 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
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Kicking off 2023 with performances by
@brysonwallace (DJ set)
@leehtillman (beats) + co-hosting
@justalfa_ (beats)
@sirnai_ (beats)
@tonwhaa (beats)
@empress_yo_fav_rapper (rap)
Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @leehtillman
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Sound support by @friendsofnoise
Video support from @desertislandstudiospdx
Location @lolopasspdx
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Shout out @lolopasspdx for supporting @abeathappening events this year and letting us play in the art gallery on the main floor!
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Honored to host this first show as part of #BlackHistoryMonth with a lineup full of new folks, homies and ABH alumni to celebrate🙌🏽
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See you all there!

EXTERNAL LINKS

Willamette Week event post: https://events.scenethink.com/a-beat-happening-february-2023-edition-feb-19-2023

Portland Mercury event post: TBD

Facebook event post: https://www.facebook.com/events/595810472559125

Instagram event post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDkjIxPwJm/

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:00-6:00 PM! FREE / ALL AGES! Celebrate the October edition of A Beat Happening featuring a full lineup of alumni, newcomers, and homies 🙌🏽

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Featuring performances by

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Gohan Blanco @machadomijiga

Ericboderek @ericboderek

Julimar @julimar_yamilex

Kevin Nagel @kevin_nagel

Cydone @cydone_

Figaro @figaromusica

Cheyne Queezy @cheynequeezy

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Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @freetillman

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Sound by @friendsofnoise and video by @desertislandstudiospdx

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Location: @producerowcafe // shout out @dancablepresents for support

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#abeathappening #community #diy #portlandhiphop #pdxhiphop #pdx #pdxmusic #portlandhiphopcommunity #beatmaker

Fresh off the 5 Year Anniversary of A Beat Happening, we continue with a new lineup for our September showcase! As always, the show is FREE and ALL AGES, and will feature performances including a DJ set by DJ/Beatmaker One Trak, raps from freestyle extraordinaire/vocalist/emcee @Arevolution, and beat sets by newcomer Lawrence OneThree, longtime supporter DJ/curator/tastemaker VNPRT (playing his first beat set EVER), producer/DJ/beat maker Zaysims, and a beat set by Thirsty City curator and producer Slurgeon to celebrate the release of his latest album #TelevisionSky!

Hosted by Luvjonez and Free Tillman.

With sound support by Friends of Noise and video support by Desert Island Studios.

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

SUNDAY
AUGUST 21, 2022
4:00-9:00 PM
FREE
ALL AGES
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Excited to announce the @abeathappening 5 Year Anniversary showcase being held at @producerowcafe next month! Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @freetillman and featuring a lineup of ABH alumni and some new friends we met over the past few years.
@abeathappening 5 Year Anniversary
SUNDAY • AUGUST 21, 2022 • 4:00-9:00 PM • FREE • ALL AGES • @producerowcafe
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OFFICIAL LINEUP:
Hosted by @luvjonezmusic and @freetillman
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FEATURING
@antwaaan @auviesinclair @autumn.gard @snugsworth @jenetorade @cellypdx of @SkratcherPortland @grantburgessbeats of @widowmaker_beats @midschoolgresham @almeltzerfaceoff @ms.ellemusic ayatollah_beats @eyeaintu
@surebert @kokiomusic
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Sound provided by @friendsofnoise // video coverage by Desert Island Studios @desertislandstudiospdx // photography by Neil Mendoza @neilmatik and Gianna Basille @giannapbasile
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Produce Row
204 SE Oak Street
Portland, OR 97214
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Come through and help celebrate your local beatmakers and DJs and meet some of the dopest music folks in the PDX community
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#abeathappening #portlandhiphop #pdxhiphop #luvjonez #luvjonezmusic #freetillman #beats #community #diy #portlandmusic #beatmaker

WHERE:

Streamed live from the Portland Center Stage links below:

Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/portlandcenterstage

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pdxcenterstage

Twitch
http://www.twitch.tv/portlandcenterstage

The show will be archived on the A Beat Happening Youtube channel after the event as well.

BEATS:

AUVIE SINCLAIR
Auvie Sinclair (aka Mikey Smith) is a Portland, OR via Everett, WA-based artist focused on providing a positive yet simplistic message through music. Auvie’s latest release “Float!” weaves in and out of funk, boom bap, and more experimental genres effortlessly. Some of his influences include Cameo, Gorillaz, Madlib and J Dilla, as well as sounds from influential labels Brainfeeder and Hyperdub.

Auvie Sinclair on Bandcamp

XEMARA15
Proudly born and raised on the West side of town, Jessica Maria Ramirez, draws inspiration from antique Latin American ballads, boleros and cumbia songs to create a sexy, slow R&B sound with low-register vocals to accompany them. While she originally considered herself primarily as a singer and writer, often using free beats on the internet, she decided to embark on a journey of finding her own sound through beat-making and using her existing skills with piano and experience playing in Latin and R&B bands to reflect her nostalgic sad-girl aesthetic.

xemara15 on Soundcloud

KOKIO
Kokio (Cristian Moreno) is a genre-bending beatmaker and music producer whose style incorporates broken beat, experimental, hip hop, dance and lofi elements. To quote him, "I’m 17 years old and i like making music ‘n stuff".

KOKIO on Soundcloud

Squarespace and A Beat Happening present a special music showcase for Black History Month featuring ABH alumni Ms.Elle, VIBRA, and Auvie Sinclair. There will be a special introduction by Ruby Joy White. Complimentary snacks and drinks provided throughout the event.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

LOCATION:
311 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204

ABOUT:

RUBY JOY WHITE
MODERATOR/ PRESENTER
Ruby Joy White (She/Prince) serves as a consultant for equity, anti-racist, & identity/positionality workshops. Additionally, Ruby curates music/creative spaces and is a Content Writer for Art For Ourselves, an online grassroots community publication for QTBIBPOC artists, activists, and cultural workers. She also serves as the Director of the Multicultural Resource Center at Reed College.

AUVIE SINCLAIR
Auvie Sinclair (aka Mikey Smith) is a Portland, OR via Everett, WA-based artist focused on providing a positive yet simplistic message through music. Auvie’s latest release “Float!” weaves in and out of funk, boom bap, and more experimental genres effortlessly. Some of his influences include Cameo, Gorillaz, Madlib and J Dilla, as well as sounds from influential labels Brainfeeder and Hyperdub.

https://abeathappening.bandcamp.com/album/float

MS. ELLE
Ms.Elle is a Afro Latino hip hop artist based in Portland, OR. Rooted in a love for funk and jazz, Ms.Elle sheds light on her journey of finding herself in her 20's while experimenting with melodic wordplay. After years of performing in New York City, Ms.Elle strives to solidify herself within the growing hip hop community in Portland.
https://soundcloud.com/msellemusic/sets/thebrokeep  

VIBRA
Vibra (aka Kyle Richardson) is a Portland-based beat maker is making his mark on the Portland beat scene with his recent release “Delirium,” a heavy hitting psychedelic inspired beat tape. Originally influenced by The Heatmakerz, Just Blaze and Kanye West, he eventually discovered the underground side of hip hop: he cites Madlib, Dilla, and The Alchemist as some of the beat makers who he studies and is inspired by.
https://abeathappening.bandcamp.com/album/delirium

A BEAT HAPPENING
A Beat Happening is an all-ages, free, monthly, inclusive, electronic/hip hop producer showcase, a YouTube channel, and record label. Founded by Sembla (Derrick Taruc) and Luvjonez (Jonas Angelet), our intention for the event is to create a communal space dedicated to the growth of the Portland left-field beat, hip-hop, and DJ scene.

We are completely not-for-profit and volunteer run, dedicated to D.I.Y. principles and ideals. We are also dedicated to making our events a safe space for young people, women, and LGBTQIA, so please get with us if we should do better, and especially get with us if you are a young person, woman, and/or LGBTQIA who makes beats and/or DJs.
https://www.abeathappening.com

BEATS:

A-Luxury (https://linktr.ee/a_luxury)
Long-time supporter and homie of A Beat Happening Anthony, aka A-Luxury, is bringing his unique take on beat music to A Beat Happening. Having recently released the excellent “Mr. First Time” on Bandcamp, an 8-song EP with collaborations with Old Grape God, Auvie Sinclair, and Snugsworth, we are excited to have this dude live and vibe.

See King (somedaynot2day.com)
Your friendly neighborhood beat conspirator.

Gohan Blanco (https://www.machadomijig1a.com/)
A Portand native, Gohan Blanco is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, audio engineer, and music educator.

Creme Brulee (https://soundcloud.com/cremebruleepdx)
Born in Atlanta but transplanted to Portland, Creme Brulee is an artist with ever-expanding list of creative interests who channels a wide range of influences to craft a sound that feels...personal. 

VIBES:

one TRAK (https://spoti.fi/2G9UkyZ)
Originally from Hawaii, I now make beats and DJ in Hawaii and Oregon.

BEATS:

Snugsworth (https://soundcloud.com/snugsworth)
Frequent Blossom collaborator and hometown hero Snugsworth joins us to celebrate his latest release “Hidden Gems,” out now on Bandcamp.

Saltfeend (Uncomfortable Beats) (https://soundcloud.com/saltfeend/tracks)
Portland DJ since 1998, producer since 2016, making crusty-synthy-texturey-hiphop.

Autumn Gard (https://soundcloud.com/autumngard/tracks)
Singer/songwriter turned music producer from Los Angeles. Blending electronic elements with guitars, ukuleles and luscious vocals.

Emze (https://soundcloud.com/miguel-martinez-699)
I am a 20-year old producer from Las Vegas, New Mexico who is on a journey of self discovery through the creation and exploration of music. Thanks to my art I have grown to truly know and love myself and for that I am eternally grateful.

VIBES:

Sembla (DJ)
Rare vinyl DJ set by ABH’s own Sembla from his personal collection of jazz crates and some surprises.

BEATS:

Kmegahertz (https://soundcloud.com/kmegahertz/tracks)
Portland, Oregon based producer Kmegahertz fuses Hip Hop, Bass, and world genres to create an ethereal, hard hitting, eclectic sound.

SLURGEON (https://soundcloud.com/slurgeon)
Nothing makes Slurgeon happier than a robust beat. Chopped and distorted drum breaks, gritty synths, and psychedelic samples all float about in his strange brew.

Letjoux (https://soundcloud.com/letjoux/tracks)
Alternative R&B Multi-instrumentalist from Portland.

Arcadia Beats (https://soundcloud.com/arcadiabeats)
Arcadia Beats is a transgender producer from Portland, OR. Known for her spacey trap melodies and monstrous 808's, Arcadia's sound is familiar but a wave of its own.

VIBES:

One Trak (https://soundcloud.com/user-55060793-730808845)
One Trak has been producing music for several years under the moniker, fvzz, for Fizx-Recordings. A disciple of drum 'n' bass and other syncopated beats, she's now exploring turntablism.

Come early (4 ish?) to sign up for open beat tables! 15 minute sets! There will be BBQ, beats, and community!