BC Music Goodie Bag: Rockst*r, Matisyahu, Labelle, Hacienda, and Her Space Holiday

With Halloween just around the corner, the BC Music Goodie Bag is back again with a nice selection of audio and video musical treats for your ears and eyes. There are no tricks among this bunch, just great music from both brand new and iconic artists.

Rockst*r – Rockst*r for President
On November 4, election day, the hip-hop artist Rockst*r will be offering his new mixtape, Rockst*r for President for free download from several sites around the web. The announcement comes from Rockst*r's label, Dirty Drum Productions.

Aside from being an accomplished musician, and a successful businessman, Rockst*r is a direct descendant of best-selling author Alex Haley (Roots). His music has received airplay on traditional, satellite and college radio stations and he's currently touring in support of the upcoming mixtape and its lead single "1 AM."

Along with "1 AM," the mixtape also includes "It Was All a Dream" featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Mayhemm and the self-produced "Homecoming (Listen To My Drumline)."

So, after you've gone out and cast your vote for the next leader of the free world, come home and download this free little goodie from Rockst*r's official website or his MySpace profile. You can also find him at his YouTube home page.

Matisyahu - Shattered
On October 21, Grammy nominated Matisyahu released his latest work, Shattered, produced by David Kahne. The EP contains four songs from his forthcoming album including "Smash Lies" which you can download for free, no strings attached.

For only being a four song EP, Shattered is chuck full of incredible guest performers including: Sly & Robbie, Stephen McGregor (son of Freddie McGregor) Fish, Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), and experimental turntablist Ooah (Glitch Mob).

Below is a list of concert dates you will want to take a close look at. At upcoming shows, Matisyahu will be hosting listening parties for his upcoming album and will also be giving away a free bonus track and the chance to win a recording of a concert of the winner's choice.

Matisyahu November Tour Dates
11.01.08 - Ram’s Head Live - Baltimore, MD
11.02.08 - Wellmont Theatre - Montclair, NJ
11.03.08 - Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - Washington, D.C.
11.04.08 - Virginia Tech University—Burruss Hall - Blacksburg, VA
11.06.08 - Norva Theater - Norfolk, VA
11.08.08 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
11.09.08 - House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
11.10.08 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
11.11.08 - Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre - Austin, TX
11.13.08 - Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
11.15.08 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
11.17.08 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
11.18.08 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA
11.19.08 - Bell Memorial Union Auditorium - Chico, CA
11.20.08 - Grove of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
11.22.08 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
11.23.08 - Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
11.24.08 - The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA
11.26.08 - Harry O’s - Park City, UT
11.29.08 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
11.30.08 - Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO

Article Author: Connie Phillips

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