The Vibe Session

ten years ago a friend of mine...

started one of the illest spoken word venues in the state...

he goes by the name of Q-Nice...

a few years later he met a young, ambitious artist who had an "amazing eye" for performance portraiture...

that ambition still resides in me to this very day...

nevertheless, I recently felt that an homage to 'The Vibe Session' is long overdue...

the wonderful, ecclectic, open-minded people that I have met as a result of this movement have played a tremendous role in my inspiration and creativity as a photographer...

those of you reading this can imagine how long that list of people must be...Y'ALL KNOW WHO Y'ALL ARE!













































the movement that is 'The Vibe Session' is still in effect today at the historic Karamu House on E. 89th & Quincy...

it takes place every 3rd Sunday of the month (the next one is July 19)...

feel free to contact myself or Q-Nice for more information at rocket@chiefrocka.com or qnice@chiefrocka.com

~ RockeT
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Open Stage

What is Open Stage?

Open Stage is the perfect blend of spoken word, music, and emotion. It takes place each and every Wednesday at the 20/20 Martini Lounge & Cafe in Cleveland, OH from 8pm - 10pm for the low price of $5



This lovely event is hosted by Chief Rocka Entertainment along with well-known comedian, Cool TLC.


Cool TLC

As you you may see in the pictures below The 20/20 Martini Lounge & Cafe is without a doubt one of the most exciting premier nightclubs in Cleveland right now on the West Bank of the Flats located on 2020 Center Street (near the Powerhouse).

























For more information call please feel free to contact Chief Rocka Entertainment at 216.224.8710 or email qnice@chiefrocka.com

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Black & White: What Is Your Perspective?

So what is your perspective? McKinley Wiley (a.k.a. RockeT) asks his audience to gain a perspective of an artist's life in Cleveland.

From March 12th - April 4th, 2009 RockeT will be displaying diverse portraits designed to invigorate pure thoughts, feelings, and dialogue.

The opening reception will take place Thursday, March 12th at the Clara Fritzsche Library on The Notre Dame College Campus in South Euclid (next to Regina High School) from 7pm to 9pm.

There will be light refreshments and multiple media outlets.

Remember that there are no boundaries in black and white.




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Wordscapes 1.17.09

Wordscapes consisted of a medley of local spoken word artist and musicians from Cleveland and took place at the historical Karamu House.

These artists included members of Chief Rocka Entertainment (CRE), Kisha Nicole Foster, Eris 'Zion Venia' Dyson, Joey Pompignano, TUT, Racquel 'The Microphone Diva', Herb Thomas, and several other talented artists.

It was hosted by Basheer Jones of Basheer Jones & Co.

Of course I can't continue this blog without shoutin' out my brothers in Chief Rocka Entertainment (CRE)...

CRE has played a significant role in the spoken word movement in the Greater Cleveland area for over ten years and is still going strong!

Be on the lookout for even more upcoming events, parties, and workshops in the new year brought to you by CRE!

and now without any further adieu (and procrastination)...the images from Wordscapes 2009

































































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