bopaphonics doing benefit dance for Solidarity Center Friday in Lawrence

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Here's the details I received:

The Bopaphonics will be playing their brand of political music you can dance to (Politibop) as a benefit for Solidarity on Friday, Apr. 8, @ approximately 10 pm; The show will open @ 9:30 with poetry performances from Wesley Teal & Bopaphonic Barry Barnes. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door. All donations go to supporting the cost of the Solidarity space at Park and Mass Sts. (behind Dance Academy on West side of 1100 block of Mass.)

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Who are the bopaphonics? They are the purveyors of fine political bop that's sure to get your feet moving and your body grooving. I say this from personal experience having danced to their tunes until my feet were sore (and then I danced some more) at the "Anti-inaugural Ball" last year after the election.

But don't just take my word for it. Here's Brother Dave's review from the Nov. 2004 edition of the Lawrencian (to be found at http://www.lawrencian.com)

When local beat poet Barry Barnes and The Reverend MC Bakerbop put their spin on..."Compared To What"...they change the name to "Make It Real" because the tune is so heavily renovated. It doesn't lose its protestant fervor or its catchy flavor - if anything it is even more strident and demanding than the original...Among other tidbits it includes an interesting rework of "The Age of Aquarius" from the rock opera HAIR called "New Age Imperialist"...The closing number on the CD is a tune that showcases Barnes' unique style of poetry in a musical setting called "Are You Ready for the War?" "Wake up people! We've been sleepin' again!" is the rally cry and we are taken on an almost Gorillaz-like ride across a tonal suburban landscape layered over by Barnes' voice...The bass playing by Astrid McMullen-Baker throughout the recording is an artistic treat second only to the excellent artwork. I recommend you buy it and enjoy it today!
- With Great Love,
Brother Dave
The Lawrencian, November 2004

Actually I got the above quote from this site http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bopaphonics/from/scottp where you can also hear a sample of their music.