2 LA: Honor Flow Productions Live @ The Troubadour (Film & Photography)

As history has shown, since Doug Weston opened up shop at 9081 Santa Monica Boulevard in 1957, there have been a number of career/genre defining moments at The Troubadour. It was the center of folk music in the 1960s (James Taylor and Carole King in particular). It has been the first United States stage touched for a list of then emerging United Kingdom artists and bands (Elton John, Coldplay, and Radiohead are three of them). In 1970s and 1980s, although popular belief usually solely credits Sunset Boulevard has the center of the Los Angeles music scene, all those bands of that era (Motley Crue and Guns N Roses for example) had to also complete The Troubadour "rite of passage."

While the trends of popular music have altered many times over the course of its 55 year existence, one crucial characteristic of The Troubadour has not changed at all; and that is its undisputed reputation as being one the leading tastemakers for not just the Los Angeles scene, but also internationally. Don't believe me? Just mention the venue's name to any self-respecting music lover, and take note of their reaction. There are musicians who work an entire lifetime hoping and praying to at least, get to play one song on Troub's signature hardwood floor. They gave us the "keys to castle" without restraint for an entire night. And that was a once in a lifetime opportunity I will forever be grateful for. And I once again thank The Troubadour for being such gracious host.

Since The Troubadour is known for ushering in new eras in music, I want to continue that tradition and make it the center vocal theme of this live experience. Words cannot completely do justice to how proud I am of this night. To DJ Em-One, The Beat Advocate Steve Liriks & The Spoken Herd, and Hugh Augustine The MC, you guys left everything on that stage and as a fan, I am extremely happy with your performances. Thank you for trusting us and being a part of the vision that is "2 LA". It was an honor and pleasure to share the stage with you all. To all my staff and crew, we could not have done it with you.

To my fellow band mates, what can I say? We're like fine wine, and we just keep getting better with time. Musically, this was the most challenging set we had constructed yet and I can say without regret we gave everything we had up there. I hope you all feel the same way when you watch this. Because we had a hell of time up on that hardwood stage. So on behave of myself and everyone in H.F.P., we send you the upmost Soul Claps & Salutes for all of your love and support, and are proud to present, in its entirety, our Troubadour "Rite of Passage."

- DJ Chuck "thE oLd SouL"



EPKs Filmed & Directed by Ron De Leon for Mass Hysteria Werx


Photography By Angie Ortaliza for Photoaddikt.com

"2 LA" Featured On Radio Free Sliver Lake: "The L.A. Show Low Down"

Shouts out to Brad Roberts and everyone at Radio Free Sliver Lake for including "2 LA" on their L.A Show Low Down list for last week!!!

http://radiofreesilverlake.typepad.com/rfsl/2012/01/the-la-show-low-down.html

So... Who Else Is "2 LA?"

While this is a Honor Flow Productions show, make no mistake and let me be perfectly clear when I say that this Sunday is more about what this city is contributing to the status quo of music than one particular band. DJisLORD and myself have had many a conversation about how this "out for self" attitude has created toxic-like vibes in a culture that originally is all about building something F.R.E.S.H. and unique together. Think about it. Your rarely see groups in Hip-Hop anymore (and that's a whole another conversation for a whole 'nother rant, lol!).

Furthermore, as FANS (because artists forget how to be fans sometimes) of this music first, we are always eager to introduce artists to you that you might not be up on, and that we think you should be bumping too. And that is what we try to accomplish in putting together these complete, doors opening to doors closing, live experiences.

So with all that said, let's meet the line up for "2 LA." For each band/artist, I have supplied their website and three different Youtube videos of theirs that I think you should check out. The rest would be up to you search and discover... like a real music lover should do ;-)

Hugh Augustine The MC (http://www.hughthemc.net/)




Steve Liriks (http://www.myspace.com/steveliriks)





The Beat Advocate (http://thebeatadvocate.tumblr.com)

Famous Live at Key Club with The Beat Advocate & Lily Elise from Famous on Vimeo.

"2 LA" Trailer

Happy New Years Eve to you and yours! I was going to wait until tomorrow to drop this, but when I'm geeked about something and it's done, it's nearly impossible for me to wait a second longer to share it with you all, lol! Besides, what better way to close the book on a historic year for H.F.P. then to show you what it is next. And "2 LA" @ The Troubadour on January 15th is it!

Show Details: http://hfpuniversity.blogspot.com/2011/12/honor-flow-productions-presents-2-la.html

This trailer is visually the first time we have something cinematic like this and is a little preview of what we have in store in the new year and beyond in terms actually "seeing our music along with hear it."

We hope you all enjoy this little ride through our city and see you all in the new year at 2 LA!!! Be safe, enjoy your evening, and thank you all again for an unforgettable 20-11. *Soul Claps & Salutes*

Soul Claps & Salutes To 20-11

As we prepare to set the new year off on January 15th with "2 LA" live from The Troubadour (Show Details Here: http://hfpuniversity.blogspot.com/2011/12/honor-flow-productions-presents-2-la.html), we take a moment to send our holiday wishes and briefly reflect on the year that was 20-11.

Honor Flow Productions Presents... "2 LA" @ The Troubadour (1.15.12)

So this is how we start the new year? lol! Honor Flow Productions is proud and ecstatic to announce our 1st curated live experience for 20-12 entitled "2 LA." And as the title for this show insinuates, we're bringing some of the future of Los Angeles music with us. Joining us on the legendary... LANDMARK... Troubadour stage to represent our city is Hugh Augustine The MC, Steve Liriks, and The Beat Advocate. Holding it down and keeping it funky on the wheels of steels all night will be DJ Em-One.

It's a complete night of upper echelon West Coast music and YOU (yes... YOU!!!) need to be there!!!! Tickets are now on sale for $10 directly through H.F.P. via e-mail at HFPEmpire@yahoo.com or by contacting any H.F.P. band member directly.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!! We are offering a special edition, BRAND NEW H.F.P. T-Shirt specifically designed for this show and will be avaiable the night of the show! You can peep the design below....

Lastly, WE WANT TO MAKE "2 LA" A TRENDING TOPIC ON TWITTER!!! Below is the complete list for all the Twitter handles for all the band members that have an account. Tweet us what YOU think is #2LA and we'll re-tweet you!

DJ Chuck "thE oLd SouL"- @theoldsoulHFP
Key-Real "The Poet"- @KeyonRMitchell
Elimn8- @elimn8HFP
DJisLORD- @DJislord
B-Willie- @Trumpetbling
Steve- @SRLewis19


Honor Flow Productions Presents... 2 LA
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Doors @ 7:30pm
Show @ 8pm
BE THERE FROM THE START!!! YOU WANT TO SEE THIS ENTIRE SHOW!!!
Honor Flow Productions (http://HFPuniversity.blogspot.com)
Hugh Augustine The MC (http://www.hughthemc.net/)
Steve Liriks (http://www.myspace.com/steveliriks)
The Beat Advocate (http://thebeatadvocate.tumblr.com)
DJ Em-One

Soul Claps and Salutes and we'll see you all @ The Troubadour!!!