San Diego Asian Film Festival 2009

A deadly but delicious mix of beats, rhymes, and videos, our popular BLOWFISH music night is back with a vengeance featuring live performances by some of the best Asian American hip hop groups in the nation, music video premieres, and spins by the freshest West Coast DJs.
Ages 21+ only

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)

Venue:
Canes Bar & Grill
3105 Ocean Front Way
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1780

Tickets:
$18 at the door
$15 w/festival ticket stub or RSVP to Blowfish@sdaff.org by 10/23
Buy Limited $15 Pre-Sale tix at the UltraStar Cinema Theater Lobby Merchandise Table Oct 15-23

Presenting Sponsors:
ABS-CBN International
MYX
Toyota

Supporting Sponsors:
Jack in the Box
Future Rock Stars of America
GoJane.com
Crab Hut
Crunchy Sandwich