The stage at the Beachland Ballroom is set to host three talented acts of local, regional and even international acclaim Friday, July 8. Starting at 9 p.m., the soulful hip hop quintet Vitium will open the evening with vocalist Nicholas Smalc’s spoken-word proclamations backed up by leading lady Tasha Brandt and the band’s rock and R&B-infused instrumentation.
Vitium is forging its existence in the global music scene with Goon Trax, a japanese record label affiliated with entertainment giant Media Factory. The Cleveland-based group launched its first full-length album, Oxygen Planet, overseas on the Goon Trax label in 2009, achieving top recognition on Japan’s iTunes hip hop charts.
Vitium is opening for modern blues-rock outfit The Floorwalkers from Columbus, Ohio. The Floorwalkers have garnered a healthy following as it's toured throughout the eastern United States. The creation of the band’s distinctive, funky sound began with the pairing of guitarist Kerry Henderson and bassist Ben Meinhold; it flourished with the addition of vocalist Jonathon Vernon and three additional instrumentalists, Theo Perry (lead guitar), Tom Lasky (drums) and Todd Hamric (piano/organ). Since its inception, the unsigned band has released two albums, The Floorwalkers EP and The Natural Road.
The folk-artist-turned-rocker Tom Evanchuck is also featured on the bill. Evanchuck recently played the Ballroom with international act Scars on 45 for the 107.3 Listener Appreciation Show. He will be playing a full-band electric set.
Doors for this show open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.beachlandballroom.com.
Written by Priscilla Tasker
Written by Priscilla Tasker
