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Allston Christmas @ UnCommon Stage!
September 1st @ 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Get ready to celebrate the annual Allston Christmas extravaganza with UnCommon Stage!
This unique Boston tradition marks the time when students move in and out, leaving behind a treasure trove of discarded items on the streets.
As Boston buzzes with renewed energy, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable day of festivities. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with live music performances, refreshing sips of Harpoon’s limited run Allston X-mas New England IPA, and mouthwatering culinary delights from the renowned Rosa Mexicano. This celebration captures the essence of Boston’s lively spirit during this exciting transition period.
The excitement kicks off at 12 PM with our much-anticipated swap meet. We encourage all attendees to bring a bag and contribute their gently used items to the exchange. This is your chance to declutter while potentially discovering hidden gems! However, to ensure a smooth event, we kindly request that you limit your contributions to items no larger than a standard carry-on luggage. Let’s embrace the spirit of recycling and community sharing that defines Allston Christmas!
1-4 PM – HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee
Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common!
Beat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers, dj/producers, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series.
Raised in Brockton, Lilah’s latest single, “Brolic Freestyle,” showcases her captivating cadences and unique rhyme patterns, setting her apart from the crowd. Her music delves into personal experiences, shedding light on important issues and celebrating individuality.
Beyond her solo work, Lilah’s contributions as a writer and producer have been recognized on various projects such as BLK ODYSSY’s “Diamonds & Freaks”, GRIP’s “Five & A F*** You”, Khary’s “THIS IS WEIRD”, and many more.
With Lilah’s infectious energy, undeniable talent, and commitment to authenticity, she is undoubtedly an artist to watch. She continues to make waves in the music scene, spreading joy and creativity to her audience.
IG : @longlivelilah Twitter: @longlivelilah
One of the keys to longevity is keeping the passion for your craft alive and that’s precisely how DJ Manipulator has managed to maintain his career. Hailing from Hempstead, NY, but now residing in Worcester, MA, Manipulator is a hip-hop DJ and producer who has steadily built up a solid repertoire of releases and live shows since 2012.
Having first been drawn to hip-hop as an 8-year-old boy, thanks to his older brother’s influence, Manipulator first tried his hand at rapping, graffiti and breaking, before realizing his real passion resided with DJing and beat-making.
Skip to 2002 and he acquired his first set of turntables, with his first production setup following a year later, and drawing on influences from artists such as J Dilla, Madlib and The Alchemist, Manipulator set about honing his skills in both disciplines. Having followed his natural desire to work with samples, he also embarked on a lifelong crate digging obsession.
Fast forward to now and that obsession has paid off, with a stack of notable releases under his belt, including two instrumental projects, The Synth Tape and The Soviet Tape. The two releases provided an insight into Manipulator’s beat-making prowess and demonstrated the value of his sample hunting.
Gibson Alcott, professionally known as GIB DJ is a producer and composer and DJ from Allston, MA. With over a decade of experience working with artists, he has carefully carved out his lane with an attention to sonic bliss. His dedication to creation has landed him placements with legends like Young Jeezy, current icons like Telfar Clemens as well as most of Boston and beyond’s creative scene (including 3 BMA winners). His emphasis on collaboration and an open minded approach when it comes to genre and technique are integral to his process for whoever comes to his studio for a session.
4-6 PM – The Zack Bolles Band
The Zack Bolles Band is a folk rock trio featuring Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar.
@zackbollesband
6-8 PM – Bencils
Bencils is a multimedia artist who works with a close team of like-minded peers that strive to push the boundaries of what is expected from them during their developmental years.
@madebybencils everywhere