Bay Area native Guapdad 4000 opened the evening with high energy and a lot of charisma. In between songs, the artist kept everyone entertained with jokes and stories about his humble beginnings just “5 blocks away” from the Fox Theatre.

Guapdad performed hits like “Costa Rica” off J Coles latest project, and “Wells Fargo” was another classic to get the crowd going. He thanked the hometown energy for a modest-sized mosh pit as well. Guapdad expressed how great it has been to be on Tour with Thundercat before ending the set with his first rap song in acapella form, “Money” to show how far he has come in 2 short years.

Thundercat brought all the energy that the crowd had hoped for. From funny personal anecdotes to soulful bass solos it was an incredible live performance. The connection with his band and the way he loses himself in the songs makes the live performances a must-see.

His die-hard fans particularly loved hearing “Captain Stupido,” “Them Changes,” and “Show You The Way,” all tracks off his acclaimed album Drunk, released in 2017. Thundercat makes everyone feel like they are watching a laidback backyard set, relaxed and intimate regardless of the size of the venue. Overall, the evening was filled with great music and vibes from a warm Bay Area crowd.

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Rain of shine could not stop people from coming out to the Selena for Sanctuary Show, held in Central Park. The outdoor free concert was apart of the NYC Summerstage series and produced by activist Doris Muñoz. This concert addition was a benefit evening, a truly amazing way to spend a Sunday night. Doris started the series to pay for her parent’s legal fees as immigrants from Mexico a few years back. Since then, she has created a movement and raised over $14,000 for the cause.

The line-up included headliner Kali Uchis, Cuco, and Helado Negro, Selena’s nephew Principe Q, and more. Kali’s set included a few Selena covers, such as “See you again”, and some other crowd favorites. Cuco’s dreamy “Lo Que Siento” had all the fans singing along. It was truly special to see POC together and take a stand against the Immigration Laws while coming together through music.

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