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10.20.2009

blowfish and monrok koranaire at sdaff


Oh yeah, if you're in San Diego, definitely want to remind you that the fun keeps going throughout this week. In addition to all the films, they've got a couple of really cool events, including...

Kollaboration Comedy Night: MONROK KOREANAIRE, an evening of standup comedy showcase featuring funny folks like Monrok, Walter Hong, PK, and Randall Park doing their thing. It's happening this Thursday, October 22 at the UltraStar Theater.

Also, Blowfish, SDAFF's annual music/video showcase returns this Saturday, October 24 at Canes Bar & Grill. It's going to be a huge night of hip hop. Check out the kickass lineup:
Performances by:

Lyrics Born
Based out of the Bay Area, One of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling independent hip-hop artists of this era.

Zen, Dannu, and KeyKool of The Visionaries
Pushing forward independently and spreading universal love through art, the Visionaries are breaking down barriers with their own brand of message music.

Kero One
With a positive vibe and feel good underground hip hop mentality, Kero One is penetrating the barriers setup by corporate major labels, all on a do-it-yourself work ethic that he knows best.

Vox Merger
The LA based hip hop duo known as The Vox Merger share strong vocal stylings that project power and confidence rarely found in songs of the now. Their straight talk lyrics drive home every point that they make in their songs about life and it's struggles.

Music Video Premieres by:

Lyrics Born
"Pushed Aside, Pulled Apart"

Kero One
"Keep Pushin' "

Vox Merger
"American Pie" (World Premiere)

Bambu
"Crooks and Rooks"(World Premiere)

Far East Movement
"Fetish"(World Premiere)

Ap.Sci
"Under Control"(World Premiere)
Good stuff. Tickets are $18 at the door, or $15 with a festival ticket stub or RSVP to Blowfish@sdaff.org by October 23. It's going to be one hell of a party. For more information about Blowfish, visit the San Diego Asian Film Festival website here.